Twinkleberry Brides is a wedding themed blog from Twinkleberry.

Sarah Gawler Photography

25 Nov in Photography | Comments (0)

Sarah-Gawler-1 I love looking at wedding photographs. I feel as though I am seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, someone who sees thing differently to the way I do, someone who – though a camera lens, can see beyond what’s obvious and capture those nuances and intimacies which hide in the shadows along with the magic and romance of a wedding. I see this when I look at Sarah Gawler’s images.

Sarah was given her first SLR camera by her parents for her 18th birthday and no one was safe from her compusive photographing from that point on. After graduating with a degree in Fine Art Photography in 2003, Sarah went on to shoot professional family studio portraits and PR events. In 2005 she did her first wedding photography for a landscape photographer, who loved her pictures and gave her the encouragement that she needed to take up bridal photography. She has never looked back.

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Sarah’s style is a combination of thoughtful, candid coverage with occasional, intuitive direction. Through these skills she is able to tell the story of the day with style & sensitivity and her joy in doing so is evident in each image.

“I see great value in just making people feel relaxed & comfortable. It’s so important that they look like themselves on their wedding day”

Sarah is based in London, but travels nationally as well as abroad for her commissions, she also welcomes potential clients to meet and view her work and individually crafted storybook albums.

“Photography allows me to interpret, record and portray the innate charm that I see in everyone and everything.
Photographs evoke memory and because of this they have a unique & precious quality, which grows in personal value over time”

To view some of Sarah’s work – please visit her site – www.sarahgawler.co.uk or click here to view her showreel (don’t forget to turn your sound on!)

Images courtesy of Sarah Gawler

Great Tangley Manor

22 Nov in Venues | Comments (0)

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If a small, intimate experience is what you are after for your wedding reception, then Great Tangley Manor looks perfect. The building is a Grade 1 Listed property, set within beautiful Victorian gardens and is situated on the edge of the Surrey Hills. Older that 1000 years and first mentioned in the Doomsday book in 1017, Great Tangley Manor was reputedly used by King John as a hunting lodge. The Manor has also hosted King George V and Queen Mary, King George VI and Edward VIII.

The property includes a lake, walled gardens and a courtyard.

Great Tangly Manor can accomodate up to 16 guests and host up to 40 (including residents) for small scale receptions.

Image courtesy of Great Tangley Manor

Dine With Style

12 Nov in Caterers | Comments (0)

Dine-with-style-1 Dine with Style was the inspiration of Stephane Planchais, the distinguished French Chef . What was originally a freelance “Chef for hire” service has blossomed into an award winning catering company, renowned for providing imaginative and sumptuous food.

Based in Bath and working throughout Somerset and the South West, Dine with Style presently cater for over 100 weddings a year. Their experienced team are adept at producing a step by step timeline, and an experienced on site manager leaves you free to enjoy the Reception, knowing your guests are in capable hands.

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They use local producers as much as possible and have a wide range of menus, which they will tailor to your taste and budget.

Images courtesy of Dine With Style

Bridal Designer Sale

11 Nov in Events | Comments (0)

The Bridal Designer Sale is on this month – Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November at The Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch, London. With names like Amy Michelson, Anna Christina, Atelier Aimee, Augusta Jones, Caroline Castigliano, Christiana Couture, Fabio Gritti, Galit Levi, Jenny Packham, Lyn Ashworth, Novia D’art, Oleg Cassini, Ronald Joyce, Sharon Hoey and Toi Sposa up for grabs it’s an event not to be missed.
Tickets are free, but the sale has been organised into time sessions, so be sure to book before you go!

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Kate Avery Flowers

07 Nov in Flowers | Comments (0)

I fell in love with Kate Avery’s flowers from the minute I found her website. The combination of scented garden flowers and herbs is irresistable!

Kate started Kate Avery Flowers after leaving Art College with a vision of creating a unique, luxury, wedding and event design service that would offer great attention to detail and a personal service.

“I absolutely love flowers & working with my clients through the whole design process. No two events are the same & the thrill of creating something very individual will never fail to inspire me.

My style is ever evolving with the seasons & fashion trends, but essentially everything I create has an elegant femininity about it combining traditional concepts with a contemporary twist. At the moment I love working with garden herbs & old-fashioned English garden roses.

Over the last few years I have turned my philosophy & passion into a reality in the form of my workshop in the garden of my home in the picturesque village of Chiddingfold, Surrey.”

Kate specialises in English country garden style weddings. At the initial consultation she encourages her clients to bring in anything that inspires them, from fabric and colour swatches to magazine cuttings.

“Choosing flowers for your big day can be a daunting experience. With so much choice it can be quite overwhelming knowing where to start. At Kate Avery Flowers we will gently guide you through each aspect of your day, from bouquets & buttonholes through to the table arrangements.”

Kate will work with your venue and caterer to ensure that the flowers complement the overall theme and style of the day, right down to the smallest detail.

“Together with my dedicated & talented team I hope to create memorable & inspirational floral creations & pass on the infectious beauty of flowers.”

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Images courtesy of Kate Avery

Weddings at The National Trust

06 Nov in Venues | Comments (0)

My family have been National Trust members for years. I love the faded grandeur of their properties – most reminiscent of very elegant times. The Trust offers properties across the country as wedding venues. I could not imagine anything more ambient than exchanging vows at Chartwell, where Sir Winston Churchill spent his married life with his beloved Clementine. The spectacular gardens and ruins at Nymans could provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs and would make a wonderful venue for a summer or spring wedding too.

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London Cakes

27 Oct in Cakes | Comments (0)

London-Cakes Robin Campbell gave up her career in central London banking to follow her passion for cake design in 2008. Having trained at Squires Kitchen, the Internationally renowned school of Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft, London Cakes was born.

Robin specialises in bespoke cake design and is committed to creating perfect cakes, for special occasions. Her portfolio of cakes includes Traditional Fruit, Vanilla Victoria Sponges, Chocolate Fudge, Lemon Drizzle, Spicy Carrot and Coffee and Walnut. Robin is flexible concerning colours and styles and if you are not completely bowled over by an existing design, will work with you to tailor make your own.

London-Cupcakes The range extends to wedding cupcakes, miniatures and gluten free options. Her cakes are all also free of additives and E Numbers. Robin is based in South West London and offers free delivery inand around the London area.

Images courtesy of London Cakes

Avington Park, Hampshire

26 Oct in Venues | Comments (0)

Avington Park lies tucked in idyllic Hampshire countryside. This majestic family home, which has hosted royalty on a number of occasions, is now available as a wedding venue. Avington Park is licensed to hold civil ceremonies, allowing a couple to use the house and grounds for both wedding and reception.

The estate caters for small, intimate gatherings as well as grand affairs. Avington only offers exclusive use , so the house and grounds are yours and yours alone for your day.

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Image courtesy of Avington Park

eb1 Wedding Invitations

21 Oct in Stationery | Comments (0)

eb1 I was certain that I would find some wonderful ideas for wedding invitations and associated stationery. Being a fan of all things handmade I went in search of those smaller companies, who create unusual or even bespoke invitations. I had to look no further than eb1 Wedding Invitations.

Elaine has this to say about her creations “Your wedding will be the best day of your life. You’ve been planning it for months, and now it’s time to let everyone know the details. Luxury wedding invitations and stationery from eb1, matched to your theme, and personalised
with the names of all your guests will make your day extra special.

Our unique and modern designs are classic, with a twist. Handmade to order for you on superior quality Italian card, they are finished off beautifully with satin ribbon.”
Image courtesy of eb1 Wedding Invitations.

Wedding Cakes from Maison Blanc

17 Oct in Cakes | Comments (0)

Maison-Blanc-Macaron I’ve been looking for a birthday cake for my daughter and contacted Maison Blanc for their options. They have a very nice range of cakes, including wedding cakes, but this one tickled my fancy! Macaron are certainly the flavour of the moment, the most wantable ones are from Laduree and Pierre Hermé, but if you can’t sqeeze a shopping trip to Paris out of your wedding budget, then look no further than Raymond Blanc for a contemporary cake option.
Image courtesy of Maison Blanc

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