WHQ: Tell our ‘love birds’ a little about White Lace Stationery.
WLS: White Lace specialise in statement Stationery and our company has been designing and printing wedding stationery for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on providing a professional and personal approach and can cater to any theme, budget or colour scheme. Our bespoke service allows couples to create beautiful unique stationery, creating a first impression that will last a lifetime.

Our collections include: Save the Date cards, Wedding Invitations, Order of Service Booklets, Menus, Place Cards, Table Numbers, Table Plans & Thank you Cards.

WHQ: What made you start a wedding stationery business?
WLS: We felt that there was a market for high-quality, luxurious and professional looking wedding stationery. The business quickly grew due to customer demand and recommendations. We absolutely love being a part of the wedding industry and have forged great working relationships with other suppliers.

WHQ: What is your favourite thing about working with couples who are getting married?
WLS: Without a doubt, when the couple collect their completed invitations, we have on occasion had tears from the bride, or mother of the bride when they see them – I think it makes it seem so much more real when they see their wedding details in print. The invitations are so important in creating the right first impression of your big day, so it is also great to hear feedback from the guests when they receive them!

WHQ: What do you feel, makes White Lace Staionery stand out from the crowd?
WLS: Firstly, we are the only stationers in Ireland who print thermographed invitations…
WHQ: Thermographed?
WLS: Yes, this is a specialist print technique which gives the text a ‘raised, glossy’ feel. Secondly, we listen closely to our customers needs and wants, quite often collections are created simply because the customer cannot find what they are looking for on the market. Finally, we look at bridal trends/bridesmaid colours for the next season and try to base new collections around this.

WHQ: Thank you White Lace Stationery.

Please click on the images below to see some of the beautiful products available from White Lace Stationery and get in touch with them directly on their minisite at WeddingHQ!

Posing listlessly in front of Danish photographer Katrine Rohrberg’s lens, she sits and stands prettily, ready at any moment for his imminent arrival. Styled by the Danish designer himself, the ad campaign hones in on the collection’s feminine silhouettes and impeccable craftsmanship.

From lacy streamlined dresses to modern ball gowns, the elegant ensembles are perfect for the contemporary romantic who wants a dash of fantasy in her life. The looks were completed with hair and makeup by Lasse Pedersen. Go check the collection out at jesper hovring.

J xx

If you listen to any professional make-up artists, it’s all in application so it’s a great way to pick up tips on how to apply the products. I think she achieves a perfect blushing bride look. Check it out!

But hey, if we’re making everything else look pretty (venue, church etc) we can’t forget about our little faces!  I’m now a regular loitering around all the cosmetic counters in Space NK, Debenhams, House of Fraser, Boots and a few independent beauty salons, seriously I’m on first name terms with most of the counter staff!  Anyway, I’ve made a few purchases recently, so I’ll be reviewing them and keeping you lovebird’s updated on what I think of them.

So back to the expense issue, I thought you’d all like to know about potentially, the best freebie offer ever – a free New CID i-glow Compact Shimmer Powder worth £22.50!  The powder is the perfect pick-me-up for your skin.  Using its famous baked formulation, New CID Cosmetics i-glow contains light reflective pigments that mimic your skin’s natural radiance.  Great for highlighting, this wonder product can also serve as a beautiful blusher perfect for achieving the ultimate ‘blushing bride’ look.  The pink tones in the Ice Pop shade are so versatile that it can be worn on porcelain skin tones to warm up the complexion, as well as on medium and dark skin tones to give natural glow. Check it out online.

Created by professional make-up artists, the innovative New CID Cosmetics range features high quality, salon perfect products and is already a favoured by celebrities such as Myleene Klass and Holly Willoughby.  View the full range of New CID cosmetics at http://www.newcidcosmetics.com/. So ‘how do you get this little treat I hear you call?’

…Simply buy Wedding magazine (April/May) issue and look out for the New CID offer, tear out the page and send the page, along with your name and address to:

New CID Cosmetic Offer

C/O Rebecca Fletcher

Wedding Magazine

Hubert Burda Media UK

2nd Floor, Swan House 37 – 29

High Holburn London,

WCIV 6AA

Happy contouring lovebirds  xx

There’s a lot of pressure on us newlywed’s-to-be to get our honeymoon just right! If you don’t know where to start, (like a couple of us at WeddingHQ!) Why not try this cheeky little honeymoon quiz? Be honest and answer your questions together to find the right destination for you both.

It may not be exact but should help you to pin down the type of destination that will suit you both – be it a ‘bounty ad’ beach holiday or an adventure safari somewhere exotic – this quiz should help.

Honeymoon planner tool.

Now the fun planning and research can really start!

Enjoy,

J x

Watch this video on YouTube.

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always promising your tresses some TLC but with planning a wedding, working and trying to maintain some sort of social life it just doesn’t happen!

Then before you know it, it’s time for you quarterly hair appointment with Mr hairdresser – the same hairdresser that you promised 12 weeks ago, that you were going to treat your locks with the love and respect it deserves…(cue shame) because you haven’t!

Why? Because…
a) you haven’t had the time
b) all these lovely hair masks and treatments are expensive (and you’re counting every penny at the minute for your wedding and honeymoon)

So imagine my surprise when I noticed that Glamour magazine are helping us brides-to-be out! They’re offering free Percy & Reed hair care products with April’s issue of the magazine – yay!

Percy & Reed  is a leading hair salon owned by Celebrity hair stylists Adam Reed and Paul Percival and they’ve recently launched their own unique and luxury hair care product. There are four products to choose from (all with very cute branding I might add):

Splendidly Silky moisturising shampoo – A delicious smelling cleanser containing sweet almond milk and blueberry to gently lift impurities while locking moisture into the hair. RRP £10

Splendidly Silky Moisturising Conditioner – A luscious, yet light blend of grape seed oil, sweet almond oil and aloe vera, which will help to restore natural softness. RRP £11

Totally TLC Hydrating Mask – A decadent treat for stressed-out locks. It contains marshmallow to nourish and coconut oil to condition. RRP £12

Quite Frankly Flawless Finishing Polish – Recreate runway gloss at home with this lightweight finishing shine. Smooth a dot over palms and run over finished styles. RRP £10

Mmm, they all sound good enough to eat! So engaged ladies, go treat yourself. I got the Totally TLC Hydrating Mask and I’m going to kick the feet up tonight and give my hair some much deserved love!

Enjoy!

P.S. Just had a quick sniff, smells gorge!

xx

‘The Vintage Wedding Dress Company’ take inspiration from the 1900’s – 1970’s and create vintage masterpieces to die for!  Check them out at www.thevintageweddingdresscompany.co.uk

We are so lucky to have a Northern Irish stockist and if you haven’t been to Petticoat Lane yet you are in for a treat, the boutique is everything a quaint bridal boutique should be with vintage trinkets, pastel soft pink and green shades and amazing staff who know how important it is for you to find your dream dress!

Check it out at www.petticoatlane.com. They only have two appointments available and brides will receive 10% discount on the day!

Call  02892 689974 to get booked in asap… You won’t regret it!

Happy dress shopping

J   xx

Gwyneth Paltrow stole the show for us at WeddingHQ in her oyster coloured Tom Ford dress with caped detail.  What minimal clean, sophisticated lines -fab, fab, fab!!  She teamed this with a very ‘on-trend’ simple yet elegant hair-style, you go girl!

Cameron Diaz sported a freshly cut bob and figure hugging Gucci gown which boasted a simple basque with a dramatic ruffled train.

Jennifer Lopez certainly made an impact in her dramatic cream gown by Zuhair Murad and striking up do.  The statement earrings add just the right amount of sparkle.

Next up is Princess Charlene (of Monaco) with this high neck masterpiece.  The glimpse of flesh at the back adds just the right amount of ‘sexiness’.  Princess Charlene’s make-up and hair compliment the dress perfectly.

Simply Stunning: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara looked incredible in a flowing white gown by Givenchy. She teamed this with heavy fringe and striking red lips!

Milla Jovovich wore a beautifully beaded asymmetric Elie Saab gown, teamed with vintage waves and red lips with just a sprinkling of diamonds to accessorise.

Continuing on the vintage theme, The Descendants star Shailene Woodley opted for a striking white long-sleeved maxi dress by Valentino, teamed with minimal make-up and sleek up-do.

E! News host Giuliana Rancic dazzled in a full-length cream gown with beautiful lines and detailing.  Again hair was swept back with red lips.

Georgina Chapmen opts for statement shoulders and a cute peplum skirt simple by Marchesa for extra va-va-voom.

And last but definitely not least, Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer rocked this sparkly full crystal-encrusted Tadashi Shoji dress.  We’re in love with the vintage drop earrings!

To check out the rest of the ‘non-white’ gowns click here.
We definitely recommend checking out The Artist Star, Penelope Anne Millar showcasing a beautiful jewel encrusted pastel pink Badgley Mischka Gown and George Clooneys girlfriend Stacey Keibler wearing a breathtaking golden Marchesa dress!