Cakes Galore!

Cakes are definitely one of the more exciting parts of planning a wedding! Having a reason to research & eat lots of different cake is enough to make any bride happy :)

I found that choosing our cake was pretty simple. Having been to a few weddings I'd already decided what I definitely didn't want for my own.

I always find that you can go a bit crazy with your cake & no one bats an eyelid! Although some of us do like to keep it plain & classic.

One decision to make earlier on is what type of cake you'd like it to be. The typical wedding cake has 3 layers & quite often has sponge, chocolate & fruit cake in whichever order is your preference. But just because that's what you hear, doesn't mean you need to abide!

You could go all out & have red velvet sponge, rainbow sponge, lemon sponge, coffee sponge... the possibilities are endless!! If however, you want to please the majority of your guests, a classic Victoria sponge won't let you down.

Once decided on the inside of the cake, you then need to think about the design & the way its decorated. Do you want tiers? Cupcakes? Square? Pyramid? Etc etc...

The designing of the cake was for me, the hardest decision of all those cake related. These days, you can have pretty much anything you like so have a good look around on Pinterest to get some ideas :)

Have a look on my Pinterest page for some ideas!

Here are some of the different cake designs you might see out there which are from an amazing cake shop called 'Maisie Fantaisie.' You can also find them on twitter at @maisiefantaisie


1. Iced Cakes

 

 

2. Chocolate Cakes

 

3. Individual Cakes

 

 

Thank you for reading

Love, 

Dainty Bride xx

(All of the pictures from this post are kindly from the Maisie Fantaisie Wedding Cake website)

Party Into The Night

The evening of your wedding is definitely the party section & gives you a lot more room to be creative! These days there are a million & 1 things that you can do that it can be hard to choose just a few. These 5 ideas are definitely a few of my favourite!

1. Sweet cart

This idea is being used a lot more these days & even the venues are jumping on the band wagon & including it as a part of their packages. Even though it is more popular, I still really like the idea. It's a good way to keep people from being hungry at any point as they can have a quick nibble & it's also really exciting for any children in the wedding party.

2.DJ/band

You always need some sort of music to get people partying all night long so whether its a DJ blasting out some well known hits or your favourite songs being played by an acoustic guitar. Both have their pros & both have their cons, so it's up to you as a couple to decide which is best for you & your wedding.

3. Photo Booth

Even though you may have already decided on a "official" photographer I also think a photo booth is a great idea. You can get some amazing pictures of your guests with funny props on pulling crazy faces to add to your wedding collection that you may not get with a photographer in their face.

4. Outdoor games

Hopefully the weather will be good to you & mean that you can spend a bit of time outdoors. I guess this idea is mainly for summer weddings but if your lucky, you may be able to do this at any time of year! Getting some sort of "giant" jenga, skittles or twister will bring everyones inner child out :) It will also keep those kiddiwinks busy & entertained for hours on end!

5. Cocktail bar

This may not be to everyone's taste but having a cocktail bar would be really fun. It would add some excitement to your guests drinks as they watch the bar tenders throw & create a spectacle with the drinks :)

Hopefully these ideas will be something that you consider for your wedding! Let me know if you choose one :)

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

Summer Stunners

I'm definitely one of those people that can't eat too much when I'm hot & bothered & that has definitely been the case recently. I mentioned in my April Favourites that I was loving Aubergine & that is still the case :) 

Here's a little recipe for you to try :) 

Trust me, I'm no Heston Blumenthal so if I can make this dish then so can you!!

You will need:

(For 1)

1 Aubergine

250g Lamb Mince

1 Onion

1 Courgette

6 Cherry Tomatoes

Feta Cheese (However much you want!!)

A Tin of Chopped Tomatoes

A Tin of Kidney Beans

Olive oil

Salt & Pepper

1.

Cut your aubergine in half & the score the inside. Then put on a bit of olive oil & salt & pepper before popping it into the oven at about 200 degrees celsius & bake for about 30 minutes.

2.

Whilst your aubergine is baking away, chop the rest of your ingredients.

3.

Heat your pan & add the onions to start to soften them. After a few minutes, add the lamb mince. Once starting to brown add your chopped courgette.

4.

Once the mince has cooked, add the tomatoes & kidney beans

5.

Take the aubergine out of the oven & scoop the inside out. Add the chopped tomatoes to the mince mixture & then spoon the mixture into the aubergine skins.

6.

Add the feta cheese & pop back in the oven for 5-10 minutes.

Take out & enjoy!!

If any of you make this send me a picture on twitter :) @DaintyBride1

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

(Pictures on this blog post are property of DaintyBride unless stated otherwise with an asterisk *. Any images marked with an asterisk * are sourced from the internet & are believed to be public domain & have no rights affiliated with DaintyBride)

What's In My Travel Bag?

Here's my 'What's in my travel bag' from when I went to visit my fiancé in America :)

(Click on the bold writing for direct links)

I love my Longchamp bag so much! It doesn't look too big but can fit so much into it - almost reminds me of Mary Poppins' bag :) It's perfect for the airport because of the material, size & colour as it'll go with almost every airport outfit.

1. 

I always take my Kindle on holiday as I love to spend hours by the pool or in the airport catching up on my favourite books.

 (You'll also find that my Kindle was in my May Favourites)

2. 

I'm such a cold person that I have to take a pair of thick woolly socks to the airport! Especially when I'm going on a summer holiday as I tend to wear either sandals or flip flops to the airport & then my feet get really cold :(

3. 

This one is pretty standard as everyone needs their purse, so here you have my Mulberry purse that I got for my 22nd birthday!

4. 

I like to take a small bag with me for all random necessary items such as plasters, medicine, inhaler, creams & lady items but I won't photograph these seeing as they're pretty boring!

5. 

I always keep my sunglasses in my travel bag too for when I leave the airport/plane in case I have to go outside & can't see :)

(You can again, find my sunglasses in my June Favourites)

6. 

I take my Filofax everywhere I go! I like to jot down any information & in case anything gets planned it's best to have it handy.

(That is the Filofax I have but unfortunately they don't seem to sell it in that colour anymore)

7. 

A passport is definitely an obvious in a travel bag & I have mine in a really soft leather case which I can't even remember where I got it from as I've had it since I was about 16!!

8. 

This little travel document organiser is the best thing EVER! If your an organised freak like me then this will be a dream item for you too :) My lovely colleagues got it for me as a leaving present & I used it so much in America.

(Again I can't find the exact one I have even though it's really new so I linked another one that I love)

9. 

I really struggle with my ears popping whenever a plane takes off or lands, so I always make sure that I have some sort of hard sweets that I can have to stop this! I would definitely recommend this if you suffer with this as well as it always stops it from happening.

I also like to take a variety of beauty products with me on the plane to keep myself feeling human & hydrated!

1.

I always take this Alpha H Eye Cream with me to keep my eyes hydrated from all of the aircon.

(You'll also find this eye cream on 'Love The Skin Your In')

2.

After touching various machines & rails, I always find it useful to have an anti-bacterial hand wash to use before eating on the plane in case I can't get to the toilet to wash my hands.

3.

As well as an eye cream, I also like to take some face moisturiser with me for the same reason, especially during long flights!

4.

Even though it's really air conditioned on all flights, I feel like I need to powder some of the shine sometimes before facing the public & scaring them so I tend to take my powder from my make up bag which at the moment is the 'MAC Prep & Prime Transparent Finishing Powder.'

5.

This miniature 'Marc Jacobs - Daisy' perfume is just too cute! I got it with a gift set & it's perfect to keep in your travel bag or handbag.

6.

This one is a tad boring but it was in there so I didn't want to miss it out! I always have to take a small tube of my eczema cream as air conditioning really dries it out & makes it sore.

7.

This lipgloss is gorgeous. It smells/tastes amazing & has a 25 SPF which is perfect for a windy beach day to protect those lips! Also perfect to keep those lips hydrated & looking a little more colourful than the au natural look!

8.

Another lip product. This time 'Burt's Bees' which I tend to use all of the time & then pop into my travel bag just in case I want a balm rather than a lip gloss.

9.

And finally, another lip product!! This time it's more of a makeup product than a lip care product in the form of 'MAC Creme Cup.'

(You'll find this lipstick being used in my 'Subtly Smokey' makeup look.)

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

(Pictures on this blog post are property of DaintyBride unless stated otherwise with an asterisk *. Any images marked with an asterisk * are sourced from the internet & are believed to be public domain & have no rights affiliated with DaintyBride)

If The Shoe Fits

I've recently been looking at various shoe styles for my wedding day & dear me, it's a tricky one! I know what I want but I don't really know where or if I can find it. Here's some various styles & designers for you to make this process a bit easier :)

Strappy

                                     

These styles are a mix of classic & contemporary. They would mainly be for a summer wedding but could work if your winter wedding was indoors. I love how delicate they are & are also quite subtle but different from your standard 'wedding' shoe.

Colourful

                                     

I love the idea of wearing a wedding dress & then underneath having a bright shoe. It just something you can add a bit of personality to & I think it also looks really good on photographs!

Classic

                                     

Some people much prefer the 'classic' wedding shoe. I do like a plain & simple shoe as well especially if your going for a very traditional wedding. The Louboutin is definitely my favourite as it's classic with a slight twist.

Flats

                                     

Another alternative is wearing a pair of flats. Apart from being the comfiest option, they may also be the only option. If for example your getting married on the beach you wouldn't want to try & attempt the obstacle course that is heels in sand. This way you still get a really nice shoe but its appropriate for your wedding.

Thank you for reading

Love, 

Dainty Bride xx

(All of the pictures on this blog post are not property of DaintyBride. All images are sourced from the internet & are believed to be public domain & have no rights affiliated with DaintyBride)

Swimwear Season

It's that time of year again where we all panic diet & spend hours & hours searching & buying different bikini styles! I know I'm definitely guilty of that!

Whether your heading down to Cornwall or jetting off to the Caribbean  you still want an amazing set of swimwear :) 

Here are a few of my favourite swimwear options...

'The Classic Bikini'

                     

'The Cut Out'

                                            

'The High Waisted'

                               

'The All-in-One'

                              

'The Long Line'

                               

There you go... now time to get your tan on!!

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride

(All of the pictures on this blog post are not property of DaintyBride. All images are sourced from the internet & are believed to be public domain & have no rights affiliated with DaintyBride)