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Are you a Rock’nRoll Bride?

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Hurray for another wedding obsessive! Radiance Boutique asked an excitable Kat from Rock’nRoll Bride to tell us all about her fabulous blog…

Tell us about the inspiration for your blog?

I started the site after my own wedding in April 2008. I had a ‘planning blog’ before the wedding but after it was over I didn’t really want to give it up.

I decided to evolve the site into a place where I could gather some of my favourite real wedding and photography inspiration. I put all of this gorgeousness together and Rock ‘n Roll Bride was born!

What is a Rock ‘n Roll bride?

Rock ‘n Roll Bride (Noun) A rock ‘n roll bride (or newlywed or someone with a wedding obsession – i.e. moi!) acknowledges that to plan a good wedding, they have to incorporate themselves and plan what they love for their day.

It’s not about being ‘cool’, being a rebel or even thinking of the most unique idea you can, it’s about planning a wedding that reflects you and your partner and declaring your love in your way. You don’t have to be cool. You don’t have to be ‘out-there’, you just have to be you.


What’s the best way to make sure our wedding reflects our personalities?

Do just that! You have to plan what is right for you and incorporate yourself into your day. Just today I was asked advice from a work colleague who always dreamt of having bumper cars at her wedding but now she is actually planning her wedding she was wondering if it was a good idea…would people actually use them? Would they be a huge waste of money? I told her if you want bumper cars then you go for it girl!

Where can I find more inspiration?

www.rocknrollbride.com! I love blogs. Some of my favourite are www.snippetandink.blogspot.com and http://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop

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Wedding Inspiration for the Modern Bride from Bridal Soup

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Not only is your wedding day a huge and life defining occasion but the wedding planning itself is also a special time full of fun and enjoyment, contemplation and the odd disagreement with your other half about colour schemes (tell him “shhh!”) Now is the time to immerse yourself in the thrill of it all as you hone your ideas for the occasion.

One of the first things people say when they see Radiance Boutique’s wedding accessories is how great it must be to work with brides to create their dream day. Indeed it is! The passion involved in planning a wedding is contagious and it’s great getting caught up in the excitement.

This is also true for the lovely Steve and Emma of Bridal Soup. As avid wedding photographers they cannot get enough of all things wedding related. To the extent that they have set up bridalsoup.com dedicated to providing inspiration for the modern bride.

There’s plenty to ponder on with ideas, advice and real life weddings featured too. You can’t fail to be enthralled with Have Love Will Travel and particularly topical is this stunning black dress. Would you be so bold?! Check out http://www.bridalsoup.com for yourself and revel in all things wedding!

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Bridal Icons Competition -Win Your Wedding Day Accessories

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

This week saw the not so surprising news from Vogue that designer Vivienne Westwood’s knee length version of the wedding dress worn by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and The City: The Movie sold out in a matter of hours!

With the explosive combination of the dress, the movie and the character of Carrie herself, it’s fair to say this image of Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding dress has reached iconic status and is proving an inspiration to many brides.

Carrie takes her place with other bridal icons such as Audrey Hepburn, whose marriage to Dr Dotti forty years ago is a great example of translating your sense of style to your bridal look, and Grace Kelly, whose timeless elegance has been the envy of brides for over fifty years.

Radiance Boutique might not be able to help you achieve the same Hollywood credentials but can certainly help you create your own bridal style! Opt for statement pieces like Bradshaw and Hepburn –one bold accessory that steals the show. Or create classic style like Kelly with delicate pearl wedding accessories as the finishing touch.

To celebrate these iconic bridal looks Radiance Boutique is offering you the chance to win either statement or classic wedding accessories for your big day. Choose from City Chic statement wedding jewellery set or Classic Elegance wedding jewellery set.

To enter simply answer the question below:

How many years ago was Audrey Hepburn’s wedding to Dr Dotti?

Email the answer, your name, address and preferred choice of jewellery ‘statement’ or ‘classic’ to jen@radianceboutique.co.uk by 30th April 2009.

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Find more details and inspiration from Carrie Bradshaw, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and the wedding day style of other famous faces in Radiance Boutique’s Star Style section.

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