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Thursday 31 May 2012

Couture Bridal Hair

Here is a glimpse of International hair designer Elie Esper's latest couture bridal hair and makeup designs, "COLLECTION AMOUREUX,"

The collection is inspired by the elegance, poise and grace of the renaissance bride. “COLLECTION AMOUREUX” is an eclectic, whimsical display of luxurious hairstyles where haute couture meets bridal.
Image Source
http://elieesperbridal.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/elie-esper-hair-couture.html

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Mixed Feathers

Our latest inspiration board features a feather theme, created following a contact suggesting the use of feathers by her "flower girl" as opposed to the traditional flower petals.


Inspiration board image source and credits

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Add Sparkle to your wedding in just two steps


These magnificent high heeled fashion statements are the perfect finish to an ensemble to really stand out from the crowd! Made with genuine Rhinestones, the colours and styles of either of the range are always going suit the season and really make you shine during your first dance.

For further information on these delights, please visit the link below:
Shoes available for purchase from:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/110349/211439280-535880401/BS112-blue-rhinestones-bridal-wedding-shoes-crystal-evening-shoes.html
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From Russia with lots of Love.

Mr & Mrs Michael opted to have a very unique and intimate occasion for their special day, and actually held their ceremony in one of Moscow's Great Wedding Halls.
Nothing calms the wedding nerves like the soothing sounds of gentle harp music
The Bride and Groom seal the deal with a passionate kiss.

Images Courtesy of  Mr S Michel

Hen Night at the Sway Bar (Time of my life)

The bride-to-be was a huge fan of the classic movie Dirty Dancing, so her Maid of Honour felt it had to be a Dirty Dancing themed Hen Party at the Sway Bar in Central London.

Here is a snippet of the Hen Party Shenanigans
The day started with all of the cocktails for the Hen and guests, followed by the learning the all famous "Time of my Life" dance.
The party proceeded to cocktail making lessons in the Sway Bar's beautiful Crystal Bar.
The Girls then moved on to Sway Bar's Groovy Wonderland for a bite to eat and carry the party on into the night, and yes, the time of my life was played yet again.
Seems the 80's theme proved irresistible for others throughout the club, and soon we even had a Michael Jackson fan joining in, bringing the great man's moves to the floor.


The Hen really did have the time of her life!
Image source and credits to the Sway Bar London and our client Mrs C Elba
http://www.swaybar.co.uk/

Monday 28 May 2012

A Brides Tale (Richmond Park Wedding At Pembroke Lodge)

The tale of Mrs Clementina Elba's wedding and how Black Pearl Weddings assisted her to coordinate the wedding of her dreams.

After a decade and 2 children together, my partner and I finally decided it was time to get married. Upon our engagement, I began researching how to plan the wedding.  I did all the usual things, looking at bridal magazines, attending wedding fairs and browsing the internet, etc. But I soon found that the process was daunting, time consuming and I rapidly became overwhelmed. There was so much information to take in that I didn’t know where to start. I work full time as a nursery manager and mother of two, so most of my time is occupied with either work or spending quality time with my family.

While looking on the internet, my fiance suggested we sought professional help, so I started researching wedding planners and soon I discovered Black Pearl Weddings. My initial consultation inspired me to think of the basics i.e. my wedding budget, how many guests I wanted to attend and the type of wedding venue and theme I wanted. After speaking to Black Pearl Weddings, I was certain that this was the ideal service to assist me in planning my wedding.

All my instructions to Black Pearl Weddings were carried out professionally and well on time, which helped me manage my pre-wedding nerves and stress.

The first thing we did was to create an action plan that detailed what we needed to accomplish and by when, so that we had everything well organized and plenty of time to deal with any issues that arose. Once this had been compiled, we carried out the tasks jointly, as I was keen to be heavily involved.  

I wanted over 100 Guests to attend, with my marriage ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening entertainment all to be held at the same venue. Black Pearl Weddings shortly presented me with a number of venues that would suit my specification in a detailed report, before arranging visits so we could inspect the venues I short listed. 

I had always wanted a sleek and simple wedding. My favourite colours are black, white and red, which I wanted incorporating into my wedding theme. Once Black Pearl Weddings were given my desired colour scheme, they prepared various design concepts that encompassed the styles and colours I had asked and soon matched what I had in mind exactly.

With the basic concept of my wedding now in mind, Black Pearl Weddings began sourcing all the relevant suppliers I needed, such as the musicians, confectioner and printers for wedding invitations. A detailed list of suppliers, showing their prices and ranges was presented to me and my fiancée so that we were able to select the ones that best matched our budget and kept in with our theme.

Throughout the wedding planning process, Black Pearl Weddings ensured that I was up to date with any payments to suppliers and the venue, and helped me keep a close track of how my budget was being spent and where every penny was to be allocated. Not only this but they negotiated on prices so we got the best value for money and were able to get more than I had ever anticipated out of our savings.    
Black Pearl Weddings handled all the administration of my wedding. They sent out all my save the dates, wedding invitations and tracked my RSPVs. They also proof read all contacts associated with the wedding and helped me to guarantee they were all signed and passed back well on time.

On the day, Black Pearl Weddings were at my wedding venue early, to ensure everything was set up perfectly. As the venue did not provide an usher, they stepped in to perform the usher duties. They also ensured everything was running according to schedule and made my guests feel well looked after, removing any confusion around seating arrangements etc.

Without Black Pearl Weddings, there would have been no chance of having the beautiful wedding that we did, as I had not realized just how in depth the planning process would be, and I just couldn’t have fitted planning such an elaborate event around my already busy schedule. I also just can’t convey just how much they helped with managing the financial aspect of it and saved me money without compromising the quality of our big day.
 Images accredited to our Mrs C Elba and Pembroke Lodge

Saturday 26 May 2012

Inviting Invitations

Wedding Stationary by Debbie Jenkins is another company that Black Pearl Weddings have spoken with. They specialize in Handmade Wedding Stationery and offer A stunning collection of luxurious, quality and elegant wedding stationery designs. 

Here are our favorites from their collection,

The Vintage Lace collection




The Rose Collection

The Lucy Collection 

These beautiful wedding invitations can be purchased with with the matching wedding stationary, including guests books, orders of service, and favour boxes.

Images courtesy of Wedding Stationary by Debbie Jenkins.





Sixty years of Splendour


In light of the upcoming national celebration of our monarch’s 60th year of sovereignty, Black Pearl Weddings felt it necessary to share some of our inspirations. These will appeal to both traditionalists, and those looking to add just a touch of English Heritage to their special day.

Here is the latest collection from Vivienne Westwood
Not to mention this cake made by Strawberry lane cake company

And our most recent inspiration board. 

Image Source and Credits 
http://www.formyhome.co.uk/furniture-and-decor/2012/05/14/joyous-jubilee-party-supplies - Table and decorations
Inspiration board Image Source and Credits