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  • Lovely stars from pugly pixel - thank you! x Well I hope you all had an amazing day! I have eaten far too much (!) and had some quality family time which is great. Christmas is the perfect time to unwind, relax and see the ones you love. *aaah!* So sorry for the late post today…. I have been having a little bit of time off from my computer and have been distracted by gorgeous nephews and mince pies!!! We have had a...

    A Very Merry Christmas…

    Posted on December 26, 2012 | No Comments
    Lovely stars from pugly pixel - thank you! x Well I hope you all had an amazing day! I have eaten far too much (!) and had some quality family time which is great. Christmas is the perfect time to unwind, relax and see the ones you love. *aaah!* So sorry for the late post today…. I have been having a little bit of time off from my computer and have been distracted by gorgeous nephews and mince pies!!! We have had a...

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  • Well as you know I’m engaged! The lovely Joao popped the question on my birthday weekend away and made me the happiest girl in the world! As you can imagine, I wanted to start planning straight away..! So I started my Pinterest board and started looking through the many bridal magazines that I bought. But gathering your thoughts amongst a sea of lace dresses, suits and favours is very important. So my first purchase (other than the many magazines!) was this...

    Planning my wedding: part one…

    Posted on December 9, 2012 | No Comments
    Well as you know I’m engaged! The lovely Joao popped the question on my birthday weekend away and made me the happiest girl in the world! As you can imagine, I wanted to start planning straight away..! So I started my Pinterest board and started looking through the many bridal magazines that I bought. But gathering your thoughts amongst a sea of lace dresses, suits and favours is very important. So my first purchase (other than the many magazines!) was this...

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  • We have a fantastic competition for our lovely readers. We’re very excited to be able to offer the prize of an engagement shoot to one lucky couple. Photoality are offering this wonderful prize to one of our lucky readers. Simon is an award winning photographer, who tailors his approach to suit each and every couple perfectly. Photoality offer you a renowned, professional photographer and simply beautiful images of your big day. Check out some of his brillaint photos below. To...

    A fantastic engagement shoot competition…

    Posted on October 1, 2012 | No Comments
    We have a fantastic competition for our lovely readers. We’re very excited to be able to offer the prize of an engagement shoot to one lucky couple. Photoality are offering this wonderful prize to one of our lucky readers. Simon is an award winning photographer, who tailors his approach to suit each and every couple perfectly. Photoality offer you a renowned, professional photographer and simply beautiful images of your big day. Check out some of his brillaint photos below. To...

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  • Continuing on my American road trip, I stopped in Las Vegas, Nevada for a short (but oh so sweet) visit. You could easily spend a week in this famous oasis just looking round the glorious hotels, let alone shopping, seeing one of the hundreds of magnificent shows and {of course} a bit of gambling! I’d always thought of  Vegas, as nothing more than casinos and partying. Whilst these features are definitely present I was pleasantly surprised to find that each...

    Viva Las Vegas…

    Posted on September 28, 2012 | No Comments
    Continuing on my American road trip, I stopped in Las Vegas, Nevada for a short (but oh so sweet) visit. You could easily spend a week in this famous oasis just looking round the glorious hotels, let alone shopping, seeing one of the hundreds of magnificent shows and {of course} a bit of gambling! I’d always thought of  Vegas, as nothing more than casinos and partying. Whilst these features are definitely present I was pleasantly surprised to find that each...

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  • Just leaving San Francisco, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge for one last time – I really hope I get to go back very soon. Having spent 2 days in this gorgeous city, seeing the wondrous sites and eating the many local delicacies, I feel relaxed and refreshed. Two days is all it takes to fall in love with San Fran! There’s so much to see and do, you could easily spend a few weeks soaking up the chilled out atmosphere...

    I left my heart in San Francisco…

    Posted on September 20, 2012 | No Comments
    Just leaving San Francisco, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge for one last time – I really hope I get to go back very soon. Having spent 2 days in this gorgeous city, seeing the wondrous sites and eating the many local delicacies, I feel relaxed and refreshed. Two days is all it takes to fall in love with San Fran! There’s so much to see and do, you could easily spend a few weeks soaking up the chilled out atmosphere...

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  • As Tim wrote this great post for us, we thought it only right they we test him out! So early one Sunday morning, we embarked on a training session with Into That Dress and Tim put us through our paces. Aimed at Brides to be, Into That Dress focuses on tailored exercises and motivational support to get you looking your best for your big day. Our training session took place outside and with some encouraging onlookers (and a little heckling from passers-by) we think we did great!...

    Amado Get Fit…

    Posted on August 16, 2012 | No Comments
    As Tim wrote this great post for us, we thought it only right they we test him out! So early one Sunday morning, we embarked on a training session with Into That Dress and Tim put us through our paces. Aimed at Brides to be, Into That Dress focuses on tailored exercises and motivational support to get you looking your best for your big day. Our training session took place outside and with some encouraging onlookers (and a little heckling from passers-by) we think we did great!...

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  • We loved our meadow shoot, so we thought we would share this fab colour palette with you. If you like this, then make sure you check out our other posts from the shoot: fun in the meadow //  jam jar and can table no’s // tie dye!

    Colour Palette: In the Meadow…

    Posted on August 13, 2012 | No Comments
    We loved our meadow shoot, so we thought we would share this fab colour palette with you. If you like this, then make sure you check out our other posts from the shoot: fun in the meadow //  jam jar and can table no’s // tie dye!

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  • This week we went all hippy and got our tie dye on! We chose a deep purple dye, but feel free to choose whichever colour you like! You will need: Something to dye – We dyed a white cotton dress, a pair of white leggings (!) and a lace table cloth from a charity shop. Head to toe tie dye might be a little too much for some, but we loved our dress! The table cloth also made a great...

    Get Your Hippy On: How to Tie Dye…

    Posted on August 3, 2012 | 2 Comments
    This week we went all hippy and got our tie dye on! We chose a deep purple dye, but feel free to choose whichever colour you like! You will need: Something to dye – We dyed a white cotton dress, a pair of white leggings (!) and a lace table cloth from a charity shop. Head to toe tie dye might be a little too much for some, but we loved our dress! The table cloth also made a great...

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  • These jam jar and tin can table numbers were created in a few easy steps… The supplies we used are: Spray Paint An assortment of clean cans and jars Glitter! Metallic Acrylic Paint PVA Glue Sticky Pads or Double sided tape. 1. Remove all labels from your cans and jars 2. Spray the outside of the cans and jars with the spray paint, We chose a matt effect paint, suitable for painting all surfaces. *Make sure you wear gloves, it...

    D.I.Y: Jam Jar/Tin Can Table No’s…

    Posted on August 1, 2012 | 2 Comments
    These jam jar and tin can table numbers were created in a few easy steps… The supplies we used are: Spray Paint An assortment of clean cans and jars Glitter! Metallic Acrylic Paint PVA Glue Sticky Pads or Double sided tape. 1. Remove all labels from your cans and jars 2. Spray the outside of the cans and jars with the spray paint, We chose a matt effect paint, suitable for painting all surfaces. *Make sure you wear gloves, it...

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  • Moustaches are having their moment, adding humour to everyday items. So make like a dandy gentleman and add some moustaches to your life… L xx A hipflask makes the perfect gift for grooms, ushers and stags!- Urban Outfitters A witty tote bag – Etsy A fun necklace, so the girls can join in too! – Etsy These badges would make great wedding favours for your male guests – Etsy  

    Moustache fun…

    Posted on July 24, 2012 | No Comments
    Moustaches are having their moment, adding humour to everyday items. So make like a dandy gentleman and add some moustaches to your life… L xx A hipflask makes the perfect gift for grooms, ushers and stags!- Urban Outfitters A witty tote bag – Etsy A fun necklace, so the girls can join in too! – Etsy These badges would make great wedding favours for your male guests – Etsy  

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  • Today it’s one for the modern day groom. A hot new trend to hit the wedding scene is a mix n match of bright jackets with classic chinos. It’s a great way to add a more laid back feel to your day without being too casual *and looks good aswell*. I first saw this in the gorgeous pics of Lenka and Duncans big day have noticed it cropping up everywhere ever since. A x Distinctive shades of blue seem to...

    Style File: Into the blue…

    Posted on July 15, 2012 | No Comments
    Today it’s one for the modern day groom. A hot new trend to hit the wedding scene is a mix n match of bright jackets with classic chinos. It’s a great way to add a more laid back feel to your day without being too casual *and looks good aswell*. I first saw this in the gorgeous pics of Lenka and Duncans big day have noticed it cropping up everywhere ever since. A x Distinctive shades of blue seem to...

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  • The key to flawless skin *aside from airbrushing* is a good primer. Primers prepare your skin for makeup and really are a fantastic way to even out skin tone and get that flawless complexion that we all see in the magazines. Let’s face it, we’ve all picked up a magazine and thought ‘I want to look like that’. In fact, ashamed as I am to admit this, half the time I buy a magazine because I want to look like the cover girl...

    Beauty Buys: Be Primed…

    Posted on June 25, 2012 | 1 Comment
    The key to flawless skin *aside from airbrushing* is a good primer. Primers prepare your skin for makeup and really are a fantastic way to even out skin tone and get that flawless complexion that we all see in the magazines. Let’s face it, we’ve all picked up a magazine and thought ‘I want to look like that’. In fact, ashamed as I am to admit this, half the time I buy a magazine because I want to look like the cover girl...

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  • Hi everyone! My name is Jemma and I blog over at Celery and Cupcakes. My blog documents my journey through healthy living, fitness, beauty and fashion. At the moment I am planning my wedding and with only 5 months to go I am thinking more about how I would like to look on my big day, so I am very excited to be invited back to amadoloves to share my thoughts on this. So I have my dress and shoes...

    Guest Post: Celery and Cupcakes – You are what you eat…

    Posted on June 13, 2012 | No Comments
    Hi everyone! My name is Jemma and I blog over at Celery and Cupcakes. My blog documents my journey through healthy living, fitness, beauty and fashion. At the moment I am planning my wedding and with only 5 months to go I am thinking more about how I would like to look on my big day, so I am very excited to be invited back to amadoloves to share my thoughts on this. So I have my dress and shoes...

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  • Getting in Shape for Your Big Day It’s called your big day for a reason, the day you’ve dreamt about since you were a girl. It’s the day you’re guaranteed to be the star of the show, all eyes are going to be fixed firmly on you. And to say people are going to come from far and wide to see you isn’t an exaggeration as some of your guests will travel long distances to attend your wedding. Some may...

    Guest Post: Into That Dress…

    Posted on June 10, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Getting in Shape for Your Big Day It’s called your big day for a reason, the day you’ve dreamt about since you were a girl. It’s the day you’re guaranteed to be the star of the show, all eyes are going to be fixed firmly on you. And to say people are going to come from far and wide to see you isn’t an exaggeration as some of your guests will travel long distances to attend your wedding. Some may...

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  • Colour Palette: Candy Colours

    Posted on June 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

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  • Blackboard frames are a great way to leave cute messages for those you live with. They also make great gifts and can be used used for menu boards and table plans at  your wedding. So useful!! Follow the below easy steps to create your very own…. You will need: A cute frame (the glass isn’t needed) Blackboard Paint 3mm MDF cut to fit your frame A paintbrush Some chalk for later! Layout the MDF on some old newspapers to protect any...

    Blackboard Frames…

    Posted on May 31, 2012 | No Comments
    Blackboard frames are a great way to leave cute messages for those you live with. They also make great gifts and can be used used for menu boards and table plans at  your wedding. So useful!! Follow the below easy steps to create your very own…. You will need: A cute frame (the glass isn’t needed) Blackboard Paint 3mm MDF cut to fit your frame A paintbrush Some chalk for later! Layout the MDF on some old newspapers to protect any...

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  • Love Topshop? Us too :) We were really excited to hear that the high-fashion high street brand have teamed up with designer Richard Nicoll to launch their first ever Bridal Collection! “I proposed the idea after my spring/summer 2012 show,” Nicoll explained. “I liked the idea of making a modern affordable alternative to meringue culture. The dresses are marketed as bridal but would equally be suitable as bridesmaid or cocktail dresses. The capsule range – comprising seven dresses, both full-length and...

    A Highstreet Proposal: Topshop Goes Bridal…

    Posted on May 30, 2012 | No Comments
    Love Topshop? Us too :) We were really excited to hear that the high-fashion high street brand have teamed up with designer Richard Nicoll to launch their first ever Bridal Collection! “I proposed the idea after my spring/summer 2012 show,” Nicoll explained. “I liked the idea of making a modern affordable alternative to meringue culture. The dresses are marketed as bridal but would equally be suitable as bridesmaid or cocktail dresses. The capsule range – comprising seven dresses, both full-length and...

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  • Pink Frame from Bombay Duck Red Frame from Heals Green Frame from NOTHS Blue Frame from Urban Outfitters Bright Pink Frame from Heals Yellow Frame from Habitat Purple Frame from Urban Outfitters

    Wall Of Frame…

    Posted on May 22, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Pink Frame from Bombay Duck Red Frame from Heals Green Frame from NOTHS Blue Frame from Urban Outfitters Bright Pink Frame from Heals Yellow Frame from Habitat Purple Frame from Urban Outfitters

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  • Get creative and make your own framed table numbers to tie in with your wedding theme/colours… All you need is photo frames and coloured or printed card/paper (scissors, glue and a pencil are also required). Play around with different prints and styles until you have chosen your backing colour and print/pattern. Once you have cut out your backgrounds and numbers (or wording depending on your table names) position as desired and hold in place with glue. *tip: Use the back of the frame as...

    DIY: Framed Table Numbers…

    Posted on May 19, 2012 | No Comments
    Get creative and make your own framed table numbers to tie in with your wedding theme/colours… All you need is photo frames and coloured or printed card/paper (scissors, glue and a pencil are also required). Play around with different prints and styles until you have chosen your backing colour and print/pattern. Once you have cut out your backgrounds and numbers (or wording depending on your table names) position as desired and hold in place with glue. *tip: Use the back of the frame as...

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  • 1. Inka A5 Notebook from Inkyco. 2. Necklace from Apres Ski 3. Pink Lipstick from Topshop 4. All Mine Stickers from Evalicious 5. Sparrow Salad Bowl and Server from Folly 6. Wedding Sign from Pipii 7. ‘I Just Love You’ Card from Brown Paper

    Pretty Things…I Just Love You

    Posted on May 15, 2012 | No Comments
    1. Inka A5 Notebook from Inkyco. 2. Necklace from Apres Ski 3. Pink Lipstick from Topshop 4. All Mine Stickers from Evalicious 5. Sparrow Salad Bowl and Server from Folly 6. Wedding Sign from Pipii 7. ‘I Just Love You’ Card from Brown Paper

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