Here’s a little sneak preview of what’s to come on Wednesday… an over-the-top, ultra-fun, party-of-the-century London wedding inside the incredible industrial landmark, the Battersea Power Station. Planning and designing a wedding in this massive decommissioned coal-fired power station was no small feat, but Mark Niemierko and his talented team created the event-of-a-lifetime for their lucky couple. We’ve got the photos, videos and full scoop exclusively here on Junebug, and will bring it all to you on Wednesday morning. Don’t miss it!
Today’s stunning wedding by E. Leigh Photography needs very little introduction. I completely fell for the images the first time I saw them, thanks to the gorgeous garden setting, a floaty wedding dress with the prettiest touches of sparkle and lace, and a very happy couple; and I think you will too!
What were the top three priorities for you in planning your wedding? We wanted the ceremony to be personal, and we wanted our guests to feel comfortable and taken care of. We also wanted a venue where we could have an outdoor ceremony as well as an on-site reception so the guests would not have to travel.
What wedding traditions or cultural traditions did you incorporated into your wedding and what did they mean to you? We had a lot of traditional aspects incorporated in our ceremony – like the father walking the bride down the aisle and the exchanging of rings and reading of vows. All the aspects of the ceremony were meaningful because they were part of a known wedding tradition that we finally got to experience ourselves. It was something our parents had already done and now we were doing it, too.
Were there any places where you broke the rules in your wedding planning? Why and how did you do that? We separated dinner and dancing on two different floors so that guests who wanted to sit and talk could do so comfortably. We also saw each other beforehand to take pictures to take advantage of the time of day and light which our photographers suggested.
What was your biggest wedding planning success? When we saw the venue with everything set – it looked even better than we had hoped for.
What was the most important thing that you learned through the wedding planning process and what would you tell other brides-to-be? Try to enjoy the process as much as possible. Take time to celebrate each small success along the way with your family and friends and have a toast together when you finish something.
It’s giveaway day here on Junebug, and we’re so excited about this one! Lyndsey Hamilton, wedding planner extraordinaire and member of our World’s Best Wedding Planners Hotlist, has partnered with Fleabags and NewlyWish to create stylish, luxurious bags for couples and their wedding parties to use on a perfectly accessorized wedding day! Lyndsey and NewlyWish are generously giving the gift set pictured above, which includes a gorgeous Adirondack Clutch for her, and a handsome Adirondack Kit Bag for him, to one lucky Junebug reader! See the instructions below for more information on how to enter to win!
As an accomplished wedding planner known for creating impeccable events, Lyndsey saw a need for beautiful, unique gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen that were useful on, as well as after, the wedding day. She was inspired by one of her couples who had custom bags made for their wedding in the Adirondacks. Lyndsey loved the quality of Fleabags, and partnered with them to create several bags that are available exclusively through NewlyWish.
Lyndsey says, “Our goal was to be able to provide brides with a chic, sustainable, and useable gift option for her bridesmaids. This limited edition line was designed specifically for the bridal market using materials inspired by the various locations that often produce weddings: from the Hamptons to Malibu, with the signature kit being named Adirondacks, representing the location where the collaboration was inspired.”
And if you haven’t visited NewlyWish yet, now is the time! NewlyWish is an online registry that strives to help couples create personalized and truly unique registries. The website has a network of over 50 shops that feature a wide range of gifts, from kitchen and tabletop items, to linens and decor, and even food, wine, artwork, classes, and sporting event tickets. All of your numerous and varied selections are compiled in one easy registry list to make shopping and gifting simple for your guests. Brilliant!
Such great bags, right?! To enter to win, all you need to do is visit newlywish.com and check out their selection of great goods! Then, please leave us a comment here telling us what you’ll be stashing in YOUR bag on your wedding day. What are the most important must-have items that you’re sure to have with you? We’ll accept entries all week long, through Sunday, January 13th, and then randomly choose a winner on Monday, January 14th, 2013.
Good luck everyone! We can’t wait to hear what you’ll be keeping with you on your wedding day!
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