Blooming Lovely!

In my search for whimsical wedding wonderment, I have tried to look for new, up and coming ways to diverge from the norm with regards to all things considered traditionally necessary – one of these things being flowers... On my quest, I came across an old friend of mine, who aside running her own unique custom vintage clothing range, Bricolage boutique, has just started to sell felt and button flowers on her Etsy store...

The thing I love most about Tamsin and her unique designs are that they are a far cry from the pastel coloured candy-floss that most would consider to be a “wedding” business. At 5ft3 with tattoos and body modifications, this pint size punk princess is in tune with all things out there, and out there is exactly what Hen loves.

Photo credit: Christina Day

Her felt flower hair accessories currently available in her store would make fab headpieces for brides and bridesmaids alike simply worn solo, however would also look amazing teamed with lashings of French netting, with a real vintage come home-made, come bit-of-this-bit-of-that vibe... Blooming lovely.

(c) Bricolage Boutique

(c) Bricolage Boutique

But boy, the fun doesn’t stop there! The possibilities with these fuzzy felt flowers are endless and using little imagination, can be used for far more than just personal adornment... think out of the box and use them to replace all fresh flowers, eliminating unnecessary arrangement costs, and more predominantly the waste involved, throwing them out a week later. 

The fact that these babies will “live” forever provides you with an amazing keepsake that will serve always as a reminder of your special day. A trait that although completely unintentional, Tamsin herself finds great appeal in...

"I've never gone out with the intention of creating wedding-y things as it's not something I'm particularly interested in myself but I really like how 'alternative' weddings are becoming so popular and it's great to see some very creative brides who really know what they want. Every bride wants something special and unique and even something they can keep and maybe find another use for which is why I really like the idea of these little bouquets. Each one is individual and can even be made to specific requirements."

Photo credit: Christina Day

The smaller flower hair clips would make great buttonholes for the men or shoe clips for the bridesmaids... Tamsin has recently even gone one step further and is now offering one-of-a kind bouquets! (Pictured above and below) Available in a whole host of custom colours at your request, please contact Tamsin at bricolageboutique@gmail.com or via her Etsy store for details on the options available and for further information on costs. 

Photo credit: Christina Day

Like what you see? Well stay tuned! Hen has been hushed whispers of even greater things to come...

"I'm still trying to find my little niche in exactly what I want to do and what is most successful. Right now, I am inspired by retro colours which is the main feature of my Etsy store. I plan to soon branch out into wedding dresses also"

...Do I sense a full on Bricolage Boutique wedding post coming soon or what!

Enjoy!

Love,

Bowties and Brogues

Now, I'm very aware that my posts thus far have been aimed mainly at my female followers, detailing things like dresses, dramas and decor, however this post is especially about the boys...

This short (but oh so sweet!) post follows my previous arguments on bridalwear and how the bride, being centre of attention, is always ensured to look and feel the absolute best she can on her wedding day... but what about the blokes?

I've asked around a small panel of people; some Roosters, some Hens, some eligible, some not so eligible on their opinions on groomswear for the big day...

The responses were interesting and completely varied with some offering a definite view on how they would like to / their partners to dress, and others prefering a care-free attitude with the general feeling of "whatever". Overall, the responses ended up filtering into four main "categories":

The TRADITIONALISTS:
Tops & tails / Classy and classic. These guys will most likely hire their get-up with cost not a concern- happily doling out the dosh to look dapper. These guys and their gals will most likely have the whole package of a "modern traditional" wedding: Stately home. Check. Champagne and Strawberries. Check. Top Hat and Tails. Checkmate.

The CLASSY CONTEMPORARIES:
Not quite as lavish as the above lads, these guys love getting togged up but in a red-carpet suave kinda way. Leaving the tails on the donkeys, these guys prefer a crisp white shirt / black tie combo. Well cut and Crisp. Simple and Slick.

The EASY BREEZERS:
Laid back dudes that wear whatever they are put in / otherwise if left to their own devices would wear whatever suited their mood on the day... (Caution! Jeans and tees!) These guys will generally leave big decisions up to the brides and will wear whatever they are put in to keep their missus' happy on the day.

The OLD-SCHOOL SUITOR:
"Quirky formal"- Snappy dressers but in a more unconventional way- breaking from the norm & mixing old with new. These guys select style over splurging, prefering the suave stylings of yesteryear to the sharp synthetic suiting of today.

The OUT-OF-THE-BOX-ERS:
Think "Don't Tell the Bride"- Groom wants a Shrek-meets-World Cup theme wedding and once decided, that's it. These crazy cats love their ladish affairs and will happily don a fake beard and bell-toed-shoes for a laugh on HIS big day.

...So, which one are you? Which gets your thumbs up? And ladies, how do YOU think your guys should dress...?

Love,