It's come to my attention that all I talk about at the moment is our wedding. I don't want to be that bride (even on what is, technically, a wedding blog), so this week, I thought I'd take a break and talk about a few of the other things I've been up to, in between… Continue reading But, on another note – 15 weeks to go
Author: carrieannc
A 30-something vintage fashion maven, with a passion for Doctor Who and a borderline obsession with confectionary.
A Groom’s TV Guide – 16 weeks to go
Invitations, invitations everywhere! More to come on those in a few weeks, but while I frantically tie bits of string (or twine, if you prefer) around these little bundles of gorgeousness, The Boy has generously offered to take you through his "Top three" (I use the term loosely) of the many, many wedding shows I… Continue reading A Groom’s TV Guide – 16 weeks to go
Band or DJ? – 17 weeks to go
Image from Kings Place Weddings How I Met Your Mother did an episode on the concept, Adam Sandler starred in a film, and I imagine that ever since weddings were invented, brides and grooms to-be have been asked, shortly after announcing their wedding date, "So, what are you doing about music?". It's a pretty big… Continue reading Band or DJ? – 17 weeks to go
Ticking off the to-do list – 18 weeks to go
First things first, I found out this week that our wedding venue is going to be hosting The Vintage Wedding Festival on 22 November, and I am excited. It's billed as offering the best wedding services for the unique, creative and vintage-loving bride, and on a good day, I like to think I'm all three.… Continue reading Ticking off the to-do list – 18 weeks to go
Operation TeaCake – 19 weeks to go
Last Friday, The Boy and I visited our wedding venue, Heatherden Hall, for the second time. As regular readers of this blog will know, that's around the time it all started going horribly wrong with IWM Duxford, our first venue. Luckily, our meeting went very well - the venue is more beautiful than we remembered… Continue reading Operation TeaCake – 19 weeks to go
When grooms go suit shopping – 20 weeks to go
"I'm going to need a SWAT team ready to mobilise, street maps covering all of Florida, a pot of coffee, 12 Jammie Dodgers and a fez." (Photo from bakingfortheoffice.com) Ah, Doctor Who - sometimes, it's like the writers can see into my very soul (points if you can tell me which episode this quote is… Continue reading When grooms go suit shopping – 20 weeks to go
Embracing my inner bridezilla – 21 weeks to go
This week, I've discovered a TV channel in the UK that shows Bridezillas, a reality show from the US that follows two high maintenance brides per week in the run up to their wedding. A guilty pleasure of mine since I first discovered it about 10 years ago, now I'm planning my own wedding it's… Continue reading Embracing my inner bridezilla – 21 weeks to go
A vintage visit to the Isle of Wight – 22 weeks to go
First things first, Doctor Who is back, hurrah! We've been very excited about it in our house, as you can imagine; I celebrated by bringing out my TARDIS onesie (yes, it's a thing of wonder), while The Boy has been feverishly updating his own blog. But onto wedding stuff! I can't remember if I've mentioned… Continue reading A vintage visit to the Isle of Wight – 22 weeks to go
Time for a (hair and make up) trial – 23 weeks to go
One of my favourite beauty salons - no, actually, one of my favourite places - in the world is Dollie Mixtures in Hitchin. Run by sisters Sarah and Hayley, it's all about vintage inspired loveliness (just look at the decor - the photos, the chaise longue!) but just as important is their emphasis on body… Continue reading Time for a (hair and make up) trial – 23 weeks to go
Fun at Twinwood – 24 weeks to go
This week marks six months to go until our wedding, a thought which simultaneously thrills and terrifies me. We celebrated by attending the wedding of two very lovely friends, where well-meaning guests nudged us good-naturedly and said "Ooo, yours next!", little realising that I feel as though we've planned next to nothing and am beginning to… Continue reading Fun at Twinwood – 24 weeks to go
Something Definitely Happened 