Wedding Decoration ideas - Reception table scatter flowers

What about all those little accents that you can add to your wedding? Need some inspiration, or just looking for something a little different?

Have a look at my handmade fabric flowers. Available in over 100 colours and shades and many fabrics including silk, satin, organza, taffeta and lace. Brides who find me often say '' thank goodness I've found you, I've been looking for something to add a bit of colour to my tables without costing the earth'' We're very affordable and flexible! So add a touch of colour to your big day with our handmade scatter poppies.

See more colours and shades available at A Bespoke Touch!

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Wedding Photographer - Mark Payne

 Wedding photography - it's one of the first things every bride budgets for and books. I had the pleasure to meet Mark Payne a few years back and he's now one of the only photographers I go to for advice on my own product photography. He's not just a wedding photographer but also does portraiture, family fun days and pretty much everything camera related.

Mark is one of the nicest funniest guys I've met in the industry and its easy to see how having him as your wedding photographer can go a long way to easing some of those nerves on the big day. He's also very professional, knows exactly which shots need to be set up and also how to take a beautiful candid 'in the moment' shot. 

Mark says he hates photographers who are pushy salesmen and that's why he always invites any potential brides to book a FREE consultation with him where there is no pressure to book.

what's more his full packages include the following:
A pre-wedding consultation meeting
Full wedding attendance at your venues
On-line private web gallery for proofing your images
A complimentary one-month internet photo show-reel
Up to 70 prints or your Hi-Resolution images on disc
Tracked delivery of your prints.

You can see more of mark at his website www.markpaynephotography.co.uk

and on facebook www.facebook.com/markpaynephotography

Tell him I sent you!

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Wedding keepsake gift for bride, bridal party and mothers of the bride or groom!

Had to share this with you all, I’m a second time customer and  soon to be 3rd time returning happy customer, to Neverland keepsake creations. Claire the designer of the range has released this new design and I think it is stunning!

Her Jewellery ranges would make exceptional wedding gifts, for bridal party or mums of the brides and grooms. I’d have loved the ‘kiss’ charm from my husband on my big day!

Lovely unique gifts at Neverland Keepsake Creations!

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Red and black wedding feather bouquet and hair accessories

Today I thought I'd share with you a set that I'm very proud of. It wasn't made for anyone in particular so this isn't a bespoke 'one of a kind' set, especially as I've already sold a couple of copies of the hair comb.

It's a red and black feather bouquet with large faceted black stone centres in a waterfall, or cascade style shown with the matching fascinator which comes with detachable birdcage veil.

 

 Our photo shoot for the bouquet and fascinator took place at Glenskirlie castle in Scotland, these amazing photos were shot by Chantal Lachance and dresses were provided by My big fat gorgeous wedding. A thank you to all involved, the pictures turned out amazing!

More photos can be found on my facebook page!

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Wedding Stationer - Karas Designs

It's not a wedding unless it has guests, and the only way to get your guests to come to your wedding is to invite them! An essential for every bride, no matter your taste or budget. Today I'm thrilled to share with you a wonderful and talented wedding stationary company run by the lovely Kara.

Kara's not just an invitation designer, she offers a full range of items related to not just wedding but also birthdays christenings and other special occasions! Kara's does a couple of different ranges to suit different tastes from quirky to traditional and she also have different ranges to suit different budgets, from her 'budget bride' range to her 'boutique bride' range.

She's also the mastermind behind one of my favourite designs to date - the 'kids invite' - a personalised invitation drawn by your children! Kara has a special process which allows her to place a drawing done by your children (possibly how they think mummy and daddy will look as a bride and groom?!) onto card and into a beautiful keepsake invitation.

Kara has a great sense of humour and I just love these quirky 'bunting' invitations. But she also offers other traditional invitations, pocket fold invitations and a build your own invitation option, you get to choose your shape. (Flat, square, folded, pocket fold, pocket, tag etc...) then you choose your design (dotty, hearts, ribbons, 'once upon a time', stripes etc...) and lastly your colours (pink, pink & green, Blue & Cream, Brown etc....) then Kara will make a sample design specifically for you!

It also happens that I have worked with Kara on some designs so she is a supplier for bespoke flower invitations, and she offers these through her 'boutique bride' range. As you know my flowers are available in over 100 colours, so Kara can really create a beautiful invitation and accessory set just for you. 

You can see more of Kara at her website www.karasdesigns.com

and on facebook www.facebook.com/karasdesigns

Tell her I sent you!

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Black and white wedding ideas

One of the most requested colour themes for us is 'Black and white' so I thought I'd put together a quick blog post with a black and white theme sort of like a mood board of wedding ideas!

 

we have above

1. Personalised clay wedding cake toppers - Ama Aqua Toppers

2. White handmade wedding invitation with brooch - Kara's Designs

3. Bridal handmade paper text bouquet - A Bespoke Touch

4. Bridal flower hair pin - Nikki Leigh Bridal

5. Black and white wedding dress - My big fat gorgeous wedding

6. Bridal and wedding guest hair tiara - Diza Tiaras

7. Ivory rose and crystal wedding bouquet - Daisy Chains

8. Black and white butterfly wedding invitation - New beginnings celebration stationary

9. Personalised clay wedding cake toppers - Wedding toppers

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Welcome to A Bespoke Touch

Happy New year everyone! And on that note I've decided to get the Blog up and running again!

I'm Steph (Anie) from A Bespoke Touch. I'd like to give you a short introduction to my business and what i make/sell.

'A Bespoke Touch' is my handmade wedding decor business. I've been in business since 2009 and have had a few years now to dedicate to my beautiful brides and customers,

We make a range of products, mostly wedding related;

• Scatter flowers - perfect for scattering on your wedding reception tables and down your aisle from your flower girl basket.
• Wedding bouquets - from feathers, to silks, to brooches, to buttons, to paper and books we can make wedding bridal and bridesmaid bouquets from almost anything. Stunning unusual, one of a kind design to your budget and theme. Also available toss or throw bouquets, decorative arrangements, thank you bouquets and keepsake bouquets.
• Buttonholes - corsages for wrists, bags and lapels we offer matching boutonnières as a range to our brides.
• Fascinators, veils and hair accessories - many brides like a one of a kind piece for their hair, or a blusher veil that matches their bouquet. We can make stand alone or matching pieces exactly as the bride requires.
• Flower girls pomanders or baskets - our baskets are currently only available to the UK, however we do offer basket scatter flowers and decoration elsewhere. our flower-girl pomanders are also a favourite, very light weight and unusual with hundreds of colours to choose from.
• Napkin rings - lovely hand tie ribbon or ribbon loops with larger handmade fabric flowers, these go around your napkins perfect for a touch of colour on your reception tables, they can be strung with a tag and double as a place name
• Decorative flowers - not much different from our table scatters, but available in a range of sizes perfect for DIY projects.
• Cake and cupcake decorations - our handmade flowers can be used to decorate cupcakes and cakes, we even make corsage style flowers perfect for the top of your wedding cake.
• Flower topped and unusual favour boxes - we make a huge range of favour boxes from pillow, to square to rectangle all available with our handmade flowers on top and ribbon. We also offer fun bride and groom tuxedo and dress boxes and more favour boxes too..
• Place name cards - loads of colours of card available, with a lovely handmade flower on the left, with an area for your guests name.
• Centre pieces - we make our unique wedding scatter flowers available as floating flowers by covering the fabric in a special sealant. They are guaranteed to float for 24+ hours.
• silk robes - our newest addition are our personalised ( or plain silk robes) they come in a range of colours, pattern and lengths and can also have diamond personalisation on the breast or back. use names or 'bridesmaid' 'mother of the bride' etc., these make great wedding bridal party gifts.
• We also work with a select few invitation designers to achieve a stunning range of wedding invitations. 

It's incredibly important to us that we create wonderful pieces for our customers, whether they be buying 10 decorative flowers or a full range of wedding bouquets. As such we try our best to talk all the details out and create something stunning in our bespoke range.

As a handmade business, buying local and supporting small business's is part of our Ethos and through this blog I'll be sharing those companies and small business's with you. Whether they be wedding related or not I hope you'll enjoy reading about them.

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1000th Liker Facebook Giveaway!

It's finally here! Our much anticipated 1000th Facebook Liker give away!

Our Page over on Facebook has hit over the 1000 mark (we're a little late getting this up, sorry!) so if you are getting married or you just love a little freebie then you can take part in our Give Away !

We have 5 top prizes to choose from

1. A £30 Bouquet bespoke to your wedding colours and designed by you!


2. 50 personalised favour tins for your wedding guests!


3. A Digital Copy of YOUR personalised Wedding cootie catchers ( print as many as you need!)

4. A Set of 2 Decorative pomanders - choose your colours!
(pomanders are ivory with rhinestone centres, choose your ribbon colour, size 10cm diameter. Perfect for hanging decorations on pews, doors or chairs!)


5. A piece of Jewellery from my sister site HobbyByDesign - None wedding specific, you choose the item!

We will also be having spot prizes with certificates and vouchers redeemable at both my wedding shop and my hobby shop!

~*~HOW TO TAKE PART~*~
To take part all you have to do is leave a comment on our lovely blog here, saying which prize you would like to win, and which other item from our product range is your favourite!
We'll be having 10 Winners!
By leaving your comment as directed above - you will be given ONE chance to win (i.e. you name will be entered into the hat once) But if you would like MORE chances at winning, follow these voluntary steps too!

1. Pop by and 'like' our facebook page ( please then leave a SECOND separate comment to say you have done this (separate from your initial entry) in your comment please state your facebook name
   
2. Share the competition with your friends on facebook by 'sharing' the link on our facebook page please then leave another comment separate from your initial entry (don't forget to leave your facebook name in your comment)
   
3. Tweet! each time you tweet about our give away you will get 1 more chance at winning! leave yet ANOTHER comment that you have tweeted and don't forget to please leave your twitter name

So if you follow ALL the steps above, your name goes into the hat 4 times! you increase your chances of winning by 4!

Competition is open to all those in the UK, closing date Saturday 31st March. Winners will be selected at random using random.org, it is important that you leave some form of contact information ( if you like using face book then I will contact via pm, if you do not like via face book please leave an email address to contact you by!)

Good Luck, and Happy Winning!

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Eco Friendly Shopping bag

So every now and again, I take it in my head that I'm going to start a sewing project ( and every time I FAIL, but that's besides the point). Usually it starts because I have 'something left over' or a piece of clothing that's just too nice to throw out.


So this time I wanted to make a stack of t shirts that no longer fit me, but are pretty cute - into something new! I know I could make a pillow case or something ( with a seam split back because I can't sew zippers in right ) OR I could up cycle it into a tote bag.

After trying to figure it out in my head, I was pretty sure I had it, lined and all. But after putting it together for the second time, I still have seams, boo!


Anyway it's still pretty cute and it has cured me of my need to sew. I'll keep this one as my sample and if I ever want to try it again, I might just leave out the lining all together and then there has to be raw seams and its not my fault!

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Getting ready for Christmas

So I've been meaning to make these for quite a while, probably since before last Christmas, but you know how it is, one thing or another always gets in the way!

Finally I have made them! So far only in warmer colours, orange, yellow, gold etc. but I plan on having the full range of colours made, photographed and available to buy on-line.

Lovely handmade Christmas tree baubles





But i was thinking while I was putting them together, I'm sure they could be used at weddings too, they'd be gorgeous hanging into the aisle as pew decorations, or hanging on the handles that lead to the reception room!

Hope you like! More projects to come soon!

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Lady Luck has been smiling on me recently, I love looking through blogs here on-line, especially at those of my friends on the trade-a-holics team. I was lucky enough to be linked to a blog written by our lovely Handy Maiden in which she was doing a give-away. And guess what? I won! Generally I'm not applicable to enter blog give-aways because I live here in the UK and the bloggers don't want to pay international postage, but the lovely Handy popped my Prize in the post and it was here in no time!

So I thought I'd show you all what I got, and let you know that HandyMaidens charms are definitely worth buying ( if you're not lucky enough to win one!) So cute, so original and extremely well made!

I won the Gold finch pendant shown below

And because Handy is such a sweety she included a beautiful small pink owl pendant because she knew I loved them!

So if you need a gift or just want something for yourself that will make you smile, why not check out Handy Maidens store for jewellery and wearables, or her new Terra Farma store for figurines perfect for your terrarium, fish bowl and dolls house!

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I got thank yous!

Thank you, thank you, thank you both so much, PeculiarParchment and Pennyspug for their wonderful assortments of thank you cards! i was using scrap pieces of pretty paper up until now, i know these cards will give me a professional yet 'crafty' edge!


Above from peculiarparchment and below from pennyspug!


PeculiarParchment got some lovely beads and PennysPug got these fab earrings

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It started with...

I've found a new obsession - dichoric or dichroic glass ( whichever way you spell it!)

It all started with a trade i did with an amazing glass artist moonofglass. I spied this lovely hair bobble and thought it would be perfect for a friend as a christmas gift. She goes from hair down to hair up to hair down to hair up ( you get the picture) quite a few times during the day, and this piece of art would look great in your hair or on your wrist which is where her bobble usually ends up!


So i got that bobble and moonofglass got a lovely assortment of beads from my abespoketouch shop. Because of this trade i'm currently placing ( buying) a custom order for 6 more bobbles, some for myself for Christmas and some for my sister for Christmas!

Can't wait to get them!

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First in a line of many!

I've decided to blog about the wonderful trades i've completed over the last few weeks, all since i joined the Trade-a-holics team on etsy!

My first real trade was with ReadingBunky. I received these 2 fantastic bags ...

For this chunky pearl and silver bracelet!

The bags arrived super fast, they're amazing, such a vintage and cared for feel to them!

Thanks so much to ReadingBunky!

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Thunder storms make me smile

Well ladies and Gents i've been having a sex and the city marathon while i work through printing some wedding booklets. Then in season 3 i saw Carry wearing a beuatiful gold tone lightning bold necklace.

It's inspired me to go on a wet wether hunt!

In my travels I came across these fantastic storm cloud earrings! They come in oxidised, semi matt or polished sterling silver and I've hearted them to be on my Christmas list. They are part of Free Forged's Storm series and i'm thinking of requesting a matching pendant.


These lightning bolt earrings by rocked jewelry are possibly the cutest earrings i've seen in a long time! They're sterling silver an inch long with matching 3 inch chains.
rocked jewelry also sells matching necklace!



Then I came across a few necklaces by cfoley11 this one is is named Tsunami and it just reminds me of cresting waves. It's forged copper and I think I would be in love if it was in silver. It's patinaed with gold leaf but if it was silver with gold leaf it would be amazing.


This card by mwilson is a water colour cloud presented with a thoughtful phrase of 'storms do pass' melancholy yet hopeful.

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