Family Portraits in Vail with Kelly, Michael and Stan.

Thanksgiving's a great time to take some pictures for your annual Christmas card, but I have to be careful that I don't post pictures too early in case I spoil any Christmas card surprises.  Now that we're past Christmas, I can post these lovely pics of Kelly, Michael and Stanley.  Stanley's ...

Super-chic Bridesmaid Jewellery

How cool are these necklaces? The words are perfect presents for bridesmaids at an urban, funky wedding, while the key and initial could be good if your big day is going to be more traditional. Made out of stirling silver wire, every one is handmade and individual, and totally awesome! Check out Piano ...

Real English Fête Wedding: Sally & Mark

Themed weddings make for a truly stand-out and memorable day, so if you're looking to make your wedding different from everyone else's next year, then take a look at this fabulous fête wedding! Sally and Mark celebrated their big day in the gorgeous English countryside near Salisbury, and drew inspiration ...

Amazing Wedding Offers from Before the Big Day

It's a bit late, but all the best Christmas presents come a little late! It's for all you regular wedding blog readers - a fabulous selection of wedding discounts from my favourite suppliers! All you need to do is mention Before the Big Day wedding blog to get the discount. Also, check out Big Day ...

DIY Christmas Wedding Favours

Edible wedding favours are always popular, and these gorgeous gingerbread men are the best addition to a winter wedding. Get your girlfriends baking, and encourage them to use their imagination in the decorating. Just imagine a gingerbread man bride and groom! These would also make a fantastic extra ...

Winter Wedding Place Markers Inpsiration

These may well be the most adorable winter wedding place markers I've ever seen. I've long been a huge fan of the humble pom pom as the best DIY wedding project ever. Meanwhile pine cones are SO in this season, and they'd work perfectly for a countryside wedding, even in the summer. Plus, ...

Channel 4 Beauty Best Wedding Blogs ♥ Before the Big Day!

Woohoo! Christmas has come early for Before the Big Day! Channel 4 Beauty have chosen us as one of their Best Wedding Blogs - and I'm thrilled. It's been a fantastic year here for Before the Big Day - not least because it's the year we actually got married! My love for weddings it still strong - I ...

Perfect Wedding Stationery & Paper Blogs

My secret treat is stationery. I spend a lot of time dreaming about the perfect invitation, and with my own wedding on the way next May, I'm struggling to pick a designer. There's too much talent out there, and with blogs like Oh So Beautiful Paper and Paper Crave, it's easy to OD on creativity. Here ...

Real Yellow-Themed Autumn Wedding: Ashley & Jeff

Aaaah, yellow! The colour of the sunshine - something we're not getting a great deal of on these grey November days. I hope these pics of Ashley and Jeff's big day cheer you up out of the gloom - they certainly did the job for me earlier on today. My favourite ideas to steal? Ashley's fab ...

Hey DJ - How to Choose Your Wedding Music

Wedding dancing. It's a whole genre of its own. But how can you guarantee your guests will fill the dance floor all night? Why not ask them for their favourite tracks? Leave these fab, free, print-your-own cards on the tables through dinner, and encourage your guests to fill them in during ...

The Handmade Wedding Pinterest

We finally got our long awaited Pinterest invite earlier today! We've already started adding some of our favorite wedding ideas from throughout the Web in a variety of categories including centerpiece and dessert ideas, reception decor, DIY projects, boutonnieres, and wedding favors. You can view and ...

Real Red Balloon Vintage Wedding: Jennie & Brian

I am absolutely crazy about this wedding! Jennie and Brian picked a paint-strip palette for their big day and used it to fabulous effect, with Jennie even asking her girlfriends to dress in coordinating hues of pink and red. Add in the heart fans and 'Sex in the City' style balloons, ...