So its the new year, fresh start and of course new trends. Heres are a few things that i’ve seen filtering into the wedding world, I know its only the first week of January but its already happening!

Fruit: Pineapples to be precise, I featured a cool tropical inspired hen do last year and since then I’ve spotted them a lot!

Colours: Pantone have announced their colours for spring and out of the ten, I really like “Rose Quarts” and “Serenity” Last year the must have colour was Marsala which was lovely, and i think these will be popular also. To see all of the spring colours, check out their site – Colours of the spring.

Shapes: I’ve seen alot geometric shapes being used, and i quite like it. I had to go for bold once i spotted that cake!

Botanical: Again something else i was drawn to putting together last year for a inspiration board, manily based on my own venue being a botanical garden, i love that its having its moment.
Bridal: Separates,this was everywhere at the “Spring 2016” bridal shows, and they will start filtering into your local bridal shops, on the island Karen Robb of Dornellie has created her own collection, so please go and have a look. So there we go, just a few trends to browse, I’m a fan or pretty much love all of them. Hope you do to!

Till next time
Sharon
xXx

Venues.

I would most definitely put picking a venue on the top three important “to do” list. 1. Date, 2. Venue and 3. Photographer, If like me you had a date in mind go and get it! then the venue and finish off with your photographer – thats just as hard picking a venue as theres such talent here, but enough and onto Venues!!

This island may be small, but it doesn’t lack for options when it comes to venues, you want a famous historical venue? We’ve got it, you want a manor house? We’ve got those, you want modern? You guessed it we have those too! The list of registered venues is great. So I’ve put a few together just to give you an idea of what’s out there.

Hotels
A popular choice for weddings, having everything done under one roof can take alot of the stress out of planning, I’ve choosen 6, but there are far more, heres just a taster. Priory Bay hotel, Albert Cottage, Ryde Castle, The Hambourgh, The Royal and Lakeside Park Hotel

Gardens, lodges, arts centers and everything inbetween.
I can’t express enough how much choice the island holds when it comes to picking a venue, if you’re into sailing than any number of the islands sailing clubs would be perfect for you, if you’re into history then the roman villa could be for you! and the gardens here on the island are truly stunning, so heres another 6 different venue options for you.
Bowcombe Lodge, Quay Arts centre, Bembridge sailing club, Brading Roman Villa, Ventnor Botanical gardens, Calbourne Mill. Manors houses:
We really don’t lack for impressive manor houses on this beautfiul Isle, so heres another 6 venues for you to look at. Northcourt, Arreton Manor, Appuldurcombe, Landguard manor, Barton manor, East Dene. 

So there you have it, thats just 18 out of so many more wedding venues. for a full list please head on over to the Isle Of Wight Council and check out their list of licensed venues!

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Afternoon Brides!!!

This weekend a familiar face was back to trashing her dress!!! you may remember  me sharing the fab sea trashing blog post with bride Danielle Ginno, Well she’s only gone and done another! I have to say I’ve become quite familiar with this dress, as featured her wedding back in 2011 to Grant. So one trash wasn’t enough, what route did she opt for this time?  A 5k run in Portsmouth in aid of “Help for Heroes” now not happy with just running no she opted for the “Run or Dye” run, a 5k route with everyone throwing dye!!
What Danielle said about the run “As you run around the course you come up to various dye stations along the way with organisers throwing handfuls of dye at the runners, then at the end its the dye festival where the guy on stage blasts out music while covering you with the dye and he throws packets and packets into the crowd ready for the dye throw – This is where he counts down and everyone throws their dye in the air together to create a sea of colour. That was amazing!!!”

I asked why she opted to do another trash:
Danielle: Because my dress cost me a lot of money and it seemed crazy to leave it in the loft with the ideal that my daughter may wear in one day (I’d hate for her to feel she had to wear it just because I’d kept it for her). So I made use of it! The colour of my dress now is amazing and I hope it encourages other brides to make use of their dresses one last time. A brides dress is one of the biggest parts of her day – putting it on and feeling like a princess again brings back so many happy memories. The pictures that were taken have captured those memories again and that’s pretty cool too!

IOWbrides:Is this the last trash? or shall we watch this space?

Danielle:Haha! My dress is trashed but it may appear at next years run… Hopefully leading plenty of beautiful brides in white dresses into a world of colour!

Pretty blue items to add to your big day.

On the dress, the idea is to use something blue owned by your father, a shirt for example. But I think anything from a family member would be just as lovely.

What about adding a little blue heart on your ring finger when you get your nails done?

The stunning heart shoes add a little more of the old rhyme with the added good luck charm that is the sixpence. *tradition says it is the father of the bride who places the sixpence as a symbol of him wishing her prosperity, love and happiness in her marriage.-

I’ve seen the pin many times now and i still love it, all of those elements we know all in one place, i can easily see this as something passed through the generations to the next lucky bride to be.

The handkerchief is perfect, I think it is a lovely little something to have, I’ve seen one with “No ugly crying” which made me chuckle because it is so true.

And you can’t forget some undies something pretty not necessarily for the big day but I do like the soft feminine touch they bring.

Shoes: Charlotte Mills Bridal
Pin: Not On The High Street
Blue Lace Lingerie: New Look

*Other items found on pinterest.

Here are just a few dresses that have come out for various desingers for their 2016 Spring Collections.

It would appear that statement dresses are still hot as ever and they will be rolling into 2016, colour dresses still have their place and it looks as though gold is making a regular occurrence as well among catwalk for the spring season. Here are a few of my personal favourites, from the cut out style bodice of Pronovias Barelona to the dramatic detaining Of Jenny Packham. I hope you enjoy!

Pronovias

Vera Wang-

Temperly London

Lela Rose

Jenny Packham

Monique Lhuiller

Not only is the Island stunning in all seasons, it also has quite a variety of things to do for your hen do. From vinatge style high teas dotted around in some of the islands prettiest villages, to fun cocktail classes either at home or in some trendy bars, We’ve even got a few spas, so save the trouble of going over to the mainland we’ve got them right here, most offering package deals too. And it doesn’t stop there if you’re more of the thrill seeker or want something more active the island has that option too! from clay pigeon shooting, to laser tag and in the warmer months why not try your hand at the many water activities.

Spa’s: The Spa at Lakeside Park Hotel and Utopia Spa
Cocktail making:The Intoxicologist,Bottega, Black sheep.
Outdoor Activities: Isle of Wight Adventure Activities and Island Activities
High Tea :Bottega,The Royal , Pirory Bay hotel, The Essex.