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Wedding Colour Ideas – Warm Winter Palettes

LJ Stocks — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:02:08 +0000

Dreamy December Décor

Winter weddings just beg for a warm colour palette. We adore rich burgundy, deep navy blues and indulgent plums, with maybe just a sprinkling of gold to add some elegant luxury. Here are some of our favourite looks for a warm winter palette.

Jewel-toned flowers

Gorgeously decadent florals are simply so luxurious. We adore the tones in these beautiful bouquets.

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Make the groom stand out

Such a fun idea to be creative with the groom’s suit. It runs the risk of being slightly overlooked and overshadowed, but there’s so much potential to make the main man really stand out.

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Blend plum and navy

Mix up colours. Winter palettes can be darker and maybe slightly oppressive, but blending plums and navys adds interest and broadens the palette.

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A touch of gold

Metallic touches add a hint of luxury sparkle. Amp up the luxe with flickering gold candles and touches of gold leaf.

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Navy cakes

Dare to go dark? Navy cakes are stunningly show-stopping – and there’s that hint of gold again!

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Add a touch of colour to your outfit

Dark colours make a white dress perfectly pop, so add dark ribbons, warm fabrics and elegant décor to make your beautiful dress and your beautiful self really stand out.

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Introduce the palette

Your stationery is where it all starts. Lift the invites with a lighter script on a darker background, or ease into the palette by using warm colours on a lighter background.

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Purple and grey

Thought about a purple-grey palette? Greys can be snuggly warm and mixed with purple they make a gorgeously warm winter palette.

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Gorgeously warm winter colours! For more colour palette inspiration, head over to our palettes page.

How a 5 star hotel does Christmas | Cliveden Gallery

5 Star Weddings — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 19:22:39 +0000

A grand and glamorous country house, set in hundreds of acres of enchanting gardens – complete with a pool for pleasure, and leisure, seekers; Cliveden is the original party house. Home to the Astors for decades, and host to the likes of Churchill and Chaplin, Cliveden’s social spirit teems from the pictures on the walls and the names on the bedroom doors (each named after a former illustrious house guest). And so, we have been wondering – what must the ultimate social weekend of the year, Christmas, have in store for Cliveden’s guests? 5 Star Wedding Directory visited Cliveden in June 2015 to do a little research into how the house does weddings, and so this festive season we couldn’t resist finding out how this 5 star hotel does Christmas…

Step inside Cliveden at Christmas | Photography by Adam Lynk

Christmas hampers, mulled wine on the terrace, and stockings hung on the doors – doesn’t Christmas at Cliveden look utterly wonderful? Thanks to Cliveden and Adam Lynk for these stunning seasonal shots.

Read more about Cliveden on cliveden house, or contact them…

Winter Weddings at Wickham House

5 Star Weddings — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:18:05 +0000

“Of family homes, with stately walls, tradition to-day as of yore, where beauty lies in ground and floor, through winter time in frost and thaw, in dazzling sparkle, icy halls, you’ll find the rascal and his paws, so head to Wickham to see his work, Jack’s his name and Frost’s his sport.”

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Wickham House, a beautiful property owned and operated by the charming D’Arcy family, situated in the sumptuous area of Kintbury.

Imagine this – a location, private in its nature, with resplendent views of rolling hills, a simple church that plays neighbor to a beauteous house in the middle of grounds that evokes a landscape akin to a Monet masterpiece. Our minds wondered imagining the perfect painting, which was easy given the magnificence of the property, which could easily have been painted and exhibited at the National Gallery. Truly, it is that magnificent.

This estate is full of charm. You are swathed into the warming arms of Philippa and James D’Arcy and immediately want to stay forever. You can almost feel the history running throughout the nooks and charming crannies of this property, as you discover the grounds with a sense of adventure, as you happen upon the sublime walled gardens and wild meadow. It is truly idyllic and an utter joy to witness a property that breathes with its own lungs, punctuated with many design features including a famous organ situated in the church, overlooked by noteworthy elephant heads made from papier-mâché. One can imagine the twinkling sound of this beautiful organ as it fills the grounds with decorative music, making both the elephants and locals smile.

Whilst traversing the grounds, we posed the question, “How does Wickham House look in the winter?” and the results were wondrous. Being obsessed with stories, it wasn’t long before our minds wandered thinking of fictional characters associated with winter. One curious individual is Jack Frost. It seems that this is one place in the world where Mr. Frost can display his work in its full glory.

The famous poem by Hannah Flagg Gould comes to mind.

He lit on the trees, and their boughs he dressed

In diamond beads—and over the breast

Of the quivering lake he spread

A coat of mail, that it need not fear

The downward point of many a spear

That hung on its margin far and near,

Where a rock could rear its head

He went to the windows of those who slept,

And over each pane, like a fairy, crept;

Wherever he breathed, wherever he slept,

By the light of the moon were seen

Most beautiful things—there were flowers and trees;

There were bevies of birds and swarms of bees;

There were cities with temples and towers, and these

All pictured in silver sheen!

Wickham House is a blank canvas venue, ideal for clients looking to fuse together a unique, spine-tingling setting and a sprinkle of creative dust. Much like Jack Frost we love to dress venues, building upon a canvas and introducing layers of decorative shimmering flair. Jack is known for creating unique designs, like frosty, fern-like patterns on the windows, and is often depicted with a paintbrush and bucket, colouring the autumnal foliage red, yellow, brown and orange, always ready to give the situation a facelift (a man after our own hearts!). It is this process, which makes this venue so exciting to work in – there are few restrictions and we can transform the grounds into a winter paradise, with a magnificent glass marquee to act as your very own winter castle.

Encompassing multiple venues, including a warming barn, there is an abundance of spaces available at Wickham House (also perfect for summer weddings). Wickham House is a family home celebrating unique design features and interiors that will leave your jaw on the floor.

This magical venue would offer a unique opportunity , especially throughout winter, for both intimate and large scale weddings, set in one of the most picturesque locations in the country, easily accessible from London and beyond.

But …

he did one thing that was hardly fair;

He peeped in the cupboard, and finding there

That all had forgotten for him to prepare—

“Now just to set them a-thinking,

I’ll bite this basket of fruit,” said he,

“This costly pitcher I’ll burst in three,

And the glass of water they’ve left for me

Shall ‘tchich!’ to tell them I’m drinking.”

Unlike Jack Frost, we guarantee that you will be well looked after at Wickham House, perfectly fed, watered and entertained in what surely is the coolest and most beautiful new venue of the season.

Contact Wickham House

To find out more about Wickham House, or to discuss an event please contact us at info@theeventsmill.com or on +44 (0)207 207 7698.
Author Christopher Mills –theeventsmill.com
Image credits: Wickham House

5 Star Wedding Directory February News

5 Star Weddings — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:08:20 +0000

5 Star Weddings has had a makeover! Check out our new look site which is now easier to navigate with additional features including exclusive wedding deals and video interviews with some of the industries top designers. Couples will be able to get inspirational wedding ideas from our list of premium suppliers not to mention some top tips from our award winning blog which features everything from the latest celebrity weddings to honeymoon destinations and luxury hen do ideas. Visit our new site at 5 Star Wedding Directory

5 Star Weddings Exclusive February Offer…

Winter Weddings Complimentary Stay & Champagne in Chewton Glen’s Tree House Suites

Champagne in Chewton Glen’s Tree House Suites

Imagine…escaping to the lofty heights and complete serenity of a luxury tree house with floor to ceiling windows and panoramic forest views. Chewton Glen, the privately owned and award winning country house hotel situated on the edge of the New Forest and a few minutes’ walk from the coast, has taken luxury to new heights with these romantic tree house suites. Set in a secluded valley in the grounds of Chewton Glen, guests will have access to the hotel on foot or by buggy. The sumptuous Tree House Suites will provide luxurious accommodation for guests who wish to enjoy the facilities of Chewton Glen while savouring the additional freedom and tranquility of the Tree House Suites where they can shower under the stars or relax in their outside hot tub.
Chewton Glen is providing 5 Star Wedding readers with an exclusive offer of a complimentary one-night stay in a Tree House Suites and a bottle of chilled Champagne. The offer is available to all couples who book a 2012/13 winter wedding between October and March. Chewton Glen is one of the finest wedding venues in the UK, with luxury facilities set within the 130 acres of stunning grounds. They offer a range of various wedding packages in Hampshire to suit any requirements you might have. For further information visit www.chewtonglen.com and to claim your complimentary Tree House stay with a bottle of Champagne, quote: 5 Star Weddings.

Jo Malone’s Red Roses Bath

5 Star Brides Luxury Lookout…

What better way to relax and get in the mood for romance this month, than with Jo Malone’s Red Roses Bath Oil £52 (200ml). A blend of seven of the world’s most exquisite roses, crushed violet leaves and a hint of lemon.

This month we spoke to… Tropical Weddings Thailand

Lesley Chittayanon

Lesley Chittayanon tells us why her British style combined with her in-depth knowledge of Thailand, make her one of the country’s most popular wedding planners. Find out the ins and outs of how you can plan an exotic Thailand wedding in her interview with 5 Star Weddings. (Read the full interview here)

We dream of marrying in…Barbaros Bay, Bodrum
The serene location of Barbaros Bay, Bodrum in Turkey, offers the perfect setting for couples wanting to get married in tranquillity, yet with dramatic backdrops of the Aegean. The luxury Kempinski Hotel is perched right on the edge of Barbaros Bay providing stunning views of the sea from almost every aspect. Couples can plan their wedding with ease at Kempinski Hotel, Barbaros Bay, where a dedicated wedding planner will ensure that every detail is looked after for you and your guests. For further information visit www.kempinski.com/bodrum or email weddings.barbaros@kempinski.com

Kempinski Hotel, Barbaros Bay

Dates for the Wedding Diary…
Wedding Fayre with Ston Easton Park
Date: 11th March
Time: 11.30am – 4pm
Venue: Ston Easton Park, Somerset
Cost: Free
Ston Easton Park and Aspirational Weddings would like to invite you to their wedding fayre on Sunday, 11th March 2012. This wedding fayre will give you the perfect opportunity to experience the stunning surroundings that Ston Easton Park has to offer and a wide range of local companies will be exhibiting and promoting their services. www.stoneaston.co.uk

Wedding Showcase at Roof Gardens
Date: 3rd March
Time: 12-3pm
Venue: Roof Gardens, Kensington
Cost: Free
The Wedding showcase at The Roof Gardens will allow prospective couples to experience the full magic of this stunning venue. Couples will be greeted with champagne and canapés on arrival, before exploring the unique venue and magical gardens. A selection of some of London’s top wedding experts and suppliers will be on hand to discuss everything for that special day, from wedding cakes and flower arrangements to honeymoon destinations and entertainment. The Roof Gardens’ friendly events team will also be ready and waiting to advise on the wedding offers and options available for the summer and winter seasons ahead. For more information or to register your interest in attending the Wedding Showcase please call the events team on 020 7937 7994 or email events@roofgardens.virgin.com

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Winter Wedding Fashion Tips & Trends

5 Star Weddings — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:23:39 +0000

Perdita’s Wedding Shoes are a luxury on-line boutique selling a wide range of affordable, on-trend shoes for Brides-To-Be, bridesmaids and Mother’s of the bride. Customers are given a choice of sensational styles from some of the top UK brands catering for all budgets.

Perdita’s Wedding Shoes offer the following top tips and trend led information for Brides-To-Be getting married this Winter:-

For brides getting married in winter now is the time to think about how to keep your feet warm and toasty for when the cold weather strikes. There is nothing worse than having cold or wet feet on your big day so it is essential that you find the right shoes while still being stylish.

They suggest a pair of fully enclosed winter wedding shoes such as Merlot shoes by Rainbow Club which have a lovely rounded closed toes and platform which is still very big for the winter wedding. If you are looking for something more sparkly then Lara is a very popular style with a more pointed toe and crystal beaded trim.

Merlot by the Rainbow Shoes

The NEW Victorian ankle and calf boots are popular with brides who are having vintage style winter weddings and start at £74.99. These boots are stylist yet practical when it comes to keeping your tootsies warm. This style as shown to the left are the NEW ‘Dame’ Victorian ivory lace boots with 2 inch heel and priced at £84.99. Real feather wraps and boleros For the winter bride with a strapless or sleeveless dress our real feather wraps or dramatic coats are a must have accessory.

No bride wants to shiver in her pictures and if you need to walk any distance to get that perfect shot its essential to be warm and comfortable. Why not have a coloured wrap to coordinate with your bridesmaids dresses, or how about a wonderful rich red bolero to match the grooms red boutonnière.

Champagne Feather Bolero

Perdita Wedding Shoes sell Ivory, white, champagne, red, pink and silver boleros and wraps. These are also perfect for the bridesmaids as these wraps and boleros are very attractive to wear on the day of your wedding and beyond and double up as a great bridesmaid present. Silver real feather ruffle wrap with satin lining is our personal favourite! (Shown here to the right, priced at £69.99).

No matter what style of shoes you chose for your winter wedding, no bride should be without a pair of HeartStoppers! HeartStoppers are red, heart-shaped no-slip shoe pads which stick to the outer sole of shoes for a sturdy step- every time. Avoid the nightmare of sliding down the aisle or ruining your beautiful dress by slipping on wet or icy surfaces. The attractive heart design looks great when walking or kneeling at the aisle.

Heart-Stoppers

Priced at just £4.99 this is an essential bargain purchase. For further details about the range of items available please visit www.perditasweddingshoes.co.uk

Perfect Shoes For Winter Weddings

5 Star Weddings — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:26:15 +0000

Freya Rose collections take a romantic and breathtaking approach to classic couture shoes. The shoes are handmade by craftsmen who have learnt their trade through generations, made in the finest materials from Italy.

Bespoke Wedding Shoes by Freya Rose

The bridal and special occasion collection incorporates fresh water pearls, couture Parisian lace and heels adorned in mother of pearl in their inspired designs. The intricate detailing of these beautiful shoes truly makes for a luxurious and unique collection.

The Inovation and ground breaking use of materials has won Freya Rose 1st Place in the ‘Tahitian Pearl Awards’ featured in Tatler and Vanity Fair and ‘Young Designer of the Year’ at the 2010 Bridal Buyer Awards.

AMORE £255 Ivory Kid suede

See Freya Rose for further designs