I recently came across the phenomenon that is Pinterest and was immediately hooked. This is an online pinboard where you make a scrap-book of your favourite things that you have found online. From weddings to homewares, pets to recipes, savvy peeps are in effect bookmarking their interests onto ‘boards’ to be viewed later, or indeed by others.
You can have as many boards as you like and in a similar way to Twitter, you can follow other people’s boards and then repin anything that takes your fancy. There is a certain amount of controversy surrounding Pinterest at the moment as photographers are worried that they are not being credited for their artwork, but I think that the way to safeguard this is to make sure that you pin only from a direct website where the photographer has been named. This means that whenever you click on the photo, the relevant info will appear.
It it a great way to create moodboards for your wedding, either by making one giant board or by making individual ones for flowers, cakes, dresses etc. Download the ‘PinIt’ button now and get scrapping – you will love it!
To follow my Pinterest board go to www.pinterest.com/naturalweddings
Photograph courtesy of Three Nails Photography
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Today sees the first edition of Unique Bride magazine hit the shelves in the UK and what a breath of fresh air it is in the world of predictable glossy bridal mags. The contents include real (and by that I mean fabulously individual) weddings including an amazing steampunk themed day; inspiration sections showing a variety of ideas on how to hand craft your day and features on everything from shoes to alternative wedding fairs.
My favourite article is Dare to be Different on page 10 and is so true! You will have to buy a copy to see what I mean. The magazine is available from WHSmith now but I have a feeling you will have to be quick as I think Rachel and her team are onto a winner. Pop the kettle on and enjoy!
Photos courtesy of Unique Bride magazine. For photographers credits see http://www.uniquebridemagazine.com/
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A good bridesmaid can be worth her weight in gold and can help a stressful event become a relaxed, enjoyable day. Most friends are thrilled to be asked but why not show them you appreciate all their help with a little natural gift. I have shown a selection that are kind to the planet and easy on your purse (in these thrifty times all items shown are £10 or under). Simply click the photo to be taken to the relevant website!
Just in case you lovely people don’t know, The Natural Wedding Book is on both Facebook and Twitter!
Follow @NaturalWedding on Twitter & www.facebook.com/NaturalWedding for my latest musings on all things green, gorgeous and wedding related.
See you there!
Today I thought I would tell you all about a fabulous new online bridal boutique, Poppy in Pearls. The brainchild of the lovely Sarah, this is a haven of beautiful accessories, cards, decorations, stationary, jewellery and gifts for your wedding day, all lovingly made in the UK. Sarah has scoured the land to find the best British talent to allow you to make all your wedding purchases in one place, saving you time when you need it most. I am thrilled to say that Sarah has even stocked copies of The Natural Wedding Book – signed by me and ready to fly off to you. Some of my favourite items include the Congratulations cards that we can all buy for our soon to be married friends and the adorable DIY Cake Toppers (see below).
Photographs courtesy of Poppy in Pearls
