2011 January – Helen Carter Weddings

A Vintage Winter Wonderland Design Board

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Winter weddings are often filled with bright reds, deep purples and glimmering shades of gold, and whilst I love the use of these colours I also like the idea of a monochromatic colour palette. This month for my regular design board posting with the lovely Little Miss Wedding blog I’ve opted for a predominantly white colour scheme, with plenty of sparkle for some seasonal vintage glamour. You can see the full board and explanation here , and whilst you’re there make sure you check out some of the other fabulous posts from blogger Emmie.

A Vintage Winter Wonderland Design Board A Vintage Winter Wonderland Design Board

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The Mysterious Work of a Wedding Planner

Friday, January 21st, 2011

Posted in Planning Advice

Last week I offered my advice on how to get started with your wedding planning , and as part of my ‘newly engaged’ series today I want to talk about what I actually do on a day-to-day basis. If you’re thinking about whether or not you need a wedding planner, or you know you need help but are worried about handing the arrangements over to a third party, hopefully this will help you make a more informed decision.

Stressed out bride The Mysterious Work of a Wedding Planner (more…)

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Fashion Focus: Golden Globes 2011

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Posted in Fashion Focus

Sunday was the night of the 68 ^th Annual Golden Globes Awards, and the Hollywood A-list were out in force on the red carpet. As always the ladies’ outfits attracted plenty of attention (possibly even more so than the awards themselves!), and there were lots of gowns that really caught my eye as offering great inspiration for wedding dresses. So I decided to put together a list of my favourites and see what equivalent wedding gowns I could find.

First up is Angelina Jolie, whose long-sleeved emerald green Versace number was the epitome of style and elegance. I love Valentino Sposa’s ¾-length sleeve dress with an intricate lace overlay – perfect for a vintage or winter wedding…

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Help! I’m Engaged!

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Posted in Planning Advice

If you were asked the all important question over Christmas or New Year, congratulations! Now is the time when you’re probably getting down to the business of planning your wedding, but no matter how organised you are, or if you’ve secretly been planning this day since you were 5 years old (!), actually being faced with organising one of the biggest days of your life can be a daunting prospect. Where do you start? What should you do first? How do you keep track of everything? Today I’m offering my advice on how to go about getting started with your wedding plans, so if you’re a new bride-to-be read on for some top tips to help you on your way.

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Press Features – Real Wedding and Planning Your Budget

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Posted in Wedding Press

I’m absolutely over the moon to see one of my weddings from last year featured in the January/February issue of Your London Wedding magazine . Katherine and Nic’s wedding in May was the first of the 2010 season, and after a rather dreary start to the year we were lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful warm and sunny spring day. You can read the article in full here ; also check out the portfolio gallery for more images and to see what Katherine and Nic had to say about their special day.

Your London Wedding Jan Feb 11 cover Press Features Real Wedding and Planning Your Budget

I’m also delighted to see my tips on budgeting for your wedding have been featured in the latest issue of Perfect Wedding magazine – check out the article here .

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Happy New Year!

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Posted in HCW News

Hello, I’m back after a lovely relaxing Christmas break and would like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year. I hope you had a wonderful festive season and are now looking forward as much as I am to what 2011 has in store.

London New Year Fireworks Happy New Year!