1920's Glitz & Glam!


Another installment of floral and style trends!

This year it’s been all about vintage wedding style in all its glory! With next year’s release of ‘The Great Gatsby’ film and the popularity of dramas such as ‘Downton Abbey’, I think we are going to see a growing trend towards beautifully romantic 1920’s inspired wedding details. The old world glamour of this kind of literature and cinematography is truly stunning...from rich fabrics and gorgeous laces to ornate hair accessories, flapper dresses and beaded gowns. It’s all about the glitz and glamour!

To achieve this style, why not take a look at a gorgeous Jenny Packham gown...


Or be inspired by Kate Moss’s stunning John Galliano gown...


The 1920’s was all about accessories...gorgeous headbands or veils like this one...



(Image credit- Michael Segal Weddings on The Knot)

For beautiful bespoke vintage accessories why not take a look at local designer Sheena Holland.
When it comes to planning your wedding flowers, why not add some feathers, crystals or vintage accessories to your bouquet?




Image via Marry Me In Colorado


Images by  Emma White ; Styling by Michele Gledhill – Flowers & Styling

I think this look has become much softer and whimsical, moving away from the traditional blacks, reds and silvers of the art deco era towards lovely soft romantic tones...think creams, soft pinks and peach with accents of pearl, metallics and gold. For your decor and centrepieces why not be a bit daring and have soft coloured sumptuous tablecloths and create a dreamy centrepiece with aged mercury glass or silver containers, vintage style crystal and lots of candlelight




Image from Wedding Window


Image from Elizabeth Anne Designs

Are you ready for a glamorous, rip roarin’ 20’s style wedding? Let me know what you think!


'Love & Lace'

Back in February I was involved in a photo shoot with a team of amazing wedding suppliers brought together by Carmen Weddings to showcase the 'lacey' highlights of Nottingham! Nottingham is historically known as the centre of the world lace industry and the Lace Market itself is an area full of stunning architecture and tradition. Sadly, very little lace is produced here now and it has been regenerated offering lots of trendy apartments and offices.

However, we were so excited to work with dress designer Kula Tsurdiu who continues to produce hand made bespoke dresses from her studio in the heart of the lace market using locally sourced lace, keeping the tradition alive! Images were captured by Emma White and Lee Garland who did a fantastic job! We were all thrilled to be featured on Love My Dress Blog You can see their post here...


I tried to incorporate lace into all my style elements which included a bespoke lace and silk bouquet with brooch detail and a table of lace air balloons!! Let me know what you think! Here are some of my favourite images from the day...




















































Hope you've enjoyed our celebration of all things lace!

Meet the amazing team...

Planning & Design : Carmen Weddings
Photography : Lee Garland & Emma White Photography
Bridal Gowns & Accessories : Kula Tsurdiu
Florist, Design & Styling : Michele Gledhill
Cakes : Yummy Little Cakes
Hair : Louise Ingman
Makeup : Carly Flint
Menswear : Moss
Shoes : Rachel Simpson
Bespoke silk & lace bouquet & props : Michele Gledhill
Venue : Mercure Nottingham Hotel, Tamsin Jackson, Hotel Manager
Macaroons : Cameo Cupcakes
Stationary : Pocket Typewriter
Models : Alice & Matt of Model Students
Cardigan & Socks : Topshop