by Catherine | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
I was asked to make a unique garter for a quirky ‘Wizard of Oz’ styled shoot and decided on this Dorothys shoes garter. Making the red shoes garter I started by sketching out the tiny red shoes, then hand embroidering on to silk dupion fabric. The 2mm...
by Catherine | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
I was asked to take part in a Wizard of oz, styled photoshoot, great for wedding inspiration for couples, it grew into a steampunk fusion, with the most inspired mechanical makeup for the ‘Tin man’ groom! This amazing makeup is by – Hannah Harrison,...
by Catherine | Feb 23, 2024 | Blue Wedding Garters, Garter FAQ's, History, Why do brides wear a garter
Why Wear a Wedding Garter? Have you just become engaged and you’re wondering what a wedding garter is all about and if you really need one? Here are 6 reasons to wear a wedding garter, you won’t want to miss out! 1) Tradition The ancient custom of wearing...
by Catherine | Oct 13, 2023 | 6 brides, Our Brides, Unique wedding ideas
Woburn Wedding… Martin & Maxine’s fabulous red themed wedding Woburn is such a wonderful place for a wedding! If you make a weekend of it, there is so much for your guests to see and do. The famous Safari park, the amazing Woburn Abbey with it’s...
by Catherine | Apr 26, 2023 | Garter FAQ's, Garter sets, History, Uncategorized, Wedding Traditions, Why do brides wear a garter
Your questions answered about the history of the garter toss… Did you know, it all started with wedding guests wanting something for luck from the wedding… But this led to guests tearing small pieces from the brides wedding dress! Even in the wealthiest...