Wedding cupcake toppers {free printables}

Last weekend I made cupcakes for our friends' double 30th birthday party...and entered the world of party printables! This is a very exciting place indeed, especially if you enjoy making things and like the idea of personalising cakes.

These little flags actually came from a 4th July party printable from Creature Comforts blog, which I downloaded and then added my own text using Photoshop. You have to allow plenty of time for cutting and gluing to the toothpicks (this is the fun part for me!). Thank you to John Barwood Photography for taking these great photos at the party.

Here are some lovely FREE printables that would work really well for wedding cakes/cupcakes.

Gorgeous vintage labels - download from Miss Cutie Pie's blog.

Love the little bow on the cute cake toppers - download from Little Flamingo's blog. 

Change the text to your names or your wedding date - download from Thirty Handmade Days blog.

Please share any links to FREE printables in the comments below. There is also a great range of editable cupcake topper designs that you can buy on Etsy!

Congratulations Lumen!

Congratulations to our wedding photographer, Liz Armitage (Lumen Photography), for winning Westcountry Wedding Awards Classic Wedding Photographer 2011!

We were so happy with Liz's professional service and beautiful work, and this official recognition reflects how highly her work is regarded, by many newlyweds!

Lumen will be at the Wedding and Fine Events show in Somerset, on the 26th and 27th March (this weekend!). Liz says on her Facebook page that any couples coming to visit can enter a prize draw to win £200 off their wedding photography with Lumen!

Love is in the air

It's my first Valentine's Day as a newlywed...so I thought it was about time I started blogging again about our wedding last June!

It was a huge success and we had a wonderful time thanks to all our family and friends who made it so special. Here's a selection of our romantic moments beautifully captured by Liz Armitage from Lumen Photography.

I'll be sharing how we made our dream vintage English countryside wedding come true on a budget, with DIY ideas and signposts to great local and online suppliers. I hope it's of use to any couples out there planning their big day...Kate and Wills watch this space!

Real Wedding - Pretty in Pink, Devon

I'm starting my Spring themed posts with the wedding of Elena and Brett, who got married at Huntsham Court, in Devon, last April. The flowers and champagne were inspired by the Bride’s pretty pink shoes, which she showed off perfectly with a mid calf length dress. For favors they gave guests flower seeds in vintage style little packets, and used luggage tags for name places. To entertain their guests during the drinks reception the couple chose a Spanish guitarist.

Their special day was beautifully shot by my favourite wedding photographer Elizabeth Armitage of Lumen Photography. We chose Elizabeth to be our photographer after seeing her stunning portfolio - we know she'll capture our special moments and romantic setting perfectly - and we can’t wait!

Thanks to Lumen Photography for sharing these photos.

Dreaming of a white wedding

Snow on your wedding day would be magical...but don't forget your wellies! White wedding photo by Top 10 Winter Wedding Photographer, Allister Freeman.