Magazine May 2022 Digital

Doodah Photography

ATNWAETNUTRYAL

Be your true self in all aspects, and if you
have a theme, embrace it like this gorgeous

pair did with a stunning Dungeons and
Dragons wedding.

Freeformimages Photography



“ Jungle is massive! alongside bespoke hair ac-
Floral maximalism lives cessories and jewellery with
rent free in my dreams glitter and sparkle. pom poms and raffia. Deep,
and this incredible wed- sensual and tropical foliage
ding inspiration will certain- With Frida Kahlo in- and flowers created drama,
ly be increasing your floral spired accessories, height, and texture through-
budget! pom poms, glitter out transforming a lovely
station, cocktail station, earthy venue in itself into a tropical
Jasper and Quinn created textures, reusing and ethically paradise perfect for any cou-
an absolute delight with sourcing all products to be ple to gain inspiration from.
this Jungle inspired wed- hired in and reused.
ding at Totworth Court just The exquisite dress and
north of Bristol and catered An incredible handcraft- jumpsuit from Hause of
for every little detail, from ed cape and veil were O are embellished with
large plants to highlight the accessorised beauti- colour, love and sass which is
stairwel, to place settings and fully created for the shoot, perfect for this jungle inspi-
cake table designs. ration. The bride’s dress was
accessorised with a perfectly
This inspiration is all about embroidered veil from Adorn
the senses - fierce, by Ashley with tropical green
animalistic and over-
whelmingly beautiful, let’s
make ‘strong tropics’ a style
that trail blazes the wedding
scene! The vibe was all about
strength; strong women,
strong colour, strong patterns
and above all strong tropics.
Think fierce, think colour, think

54 Pretty & Punk

ery. Photographer: When Charlie Met Hannah
Concept, Stylist & Emboidery: Lauren Alexander Wed-
Kate’s Homemade
Cakes created 2 beau- dings
tiful cakes encom- Co-ordinator & Florist: Jasper and Quinn
passing the flexibility in this
stunning theme, with such Venue: Totworth Court
rich and visual opportunities Dresses: Hause of O
to style a jungle wedding this
team have created a true Make Up: Elouise Make Up Artist
delight for you to stick to your Hair Stylist: Hepcats
dream board.
Earrings and Cake Toppers: To Be Adorned
From Sally with Love de- Cake: Kate’s Homemade Cakes Confetti: Rachel Emma
signed a stationery suite
incorporating statement Studio
tropical florals wrapping the Macrame: Hustle and Twine
outlines of the menus, with Stationery: From Sally With Love
complimentary tones of or-
anges and peaches to tie in Props: Rustic Rentals UK
with the flowers of this wed- Glasswear : Emily Johnston Glass
ding. The stationery has been
styled with the macrame from Plates & Cutlery: Prestige Event Hire
Hustle and Twine, a great ta- Veil: Adorn by Ashley
ble runner to create a strong Pianta: Pinyatay
texture to the tablescape.
Leather Jacket: Rock Paper Nib
Bespoke handpainted Glitter Station: Eco Stardust
leather jackets are a
great touch for a rebel-
lious detail on your wedding
day. Rock Paper Nib have
designed a soft pink jacket
creating a rich contrast when
worn with the deeper colours
of florals with Crazy in Love
emblazoned on the back
with further tropical greenery
details.

Words: Lauren Alexander &

Daniella Winchester-Leigh





EXAPRRTEISSTSIICON

Your venue can shape a lot of your wedding,
opt for a museum and showcase your artis-

tic tastes with their unique pieces.

Pix by Vix

Browning Photographic a letter from your fairy cakemother

The next thing I think I get
asked about the most is
the size of the cake.

Now this one is easier to an-
swer.

Imogen Eve Photography We won’t expect you to know
exactly the size of cake you’re
“ There are few things more going to need. So simply tell
depressing to hear than ‘How your cake maker how many
much?? But it’s only a cake!’ guests you need it to serve,
and when you plan to serve it
As a wedding cake de- going to be. (so small portions with coffee
signer there are a few 3/ where the cake is being de- or buffet, or as desert). We will
questions I get asked then work out what size you
regularly. So I thought I would livered to (distance and time will need. Easy as that.

go through a few of these here to get there.) These are all There are many cake serving
size charts on the internet you
to help you out. I’m nice like things I will ask and need to can look at, and we all have
ones we like to use. They won’t
that know before I can give an ac- vary greatly so it’s worth have
a quick google. You can see
curate quote. the one I use on my website
www.clairessweettemptations.
One of the most often asked com. I like it because it gives
the options of the portion siz-
es as well as the cake sizes.

Sarah Jayne Photography

question is ‘How much is a And also, how much have you

wedding cake?’ And the an- budgeted for the cake?

swer to that is how long is a lease, please budget
piece of string?! And almost enough for the wedding
impossible to answer until I cake! There are few things

Pknow more about what you
want. So try to give your cake more depressing to hear than

designer as much detail as ‘How much????? But it’s only

you can so that we can cost a cake!!!!’ So do your research

everything accurately for you. on what a cake from the cake

The cost of a wedding makers you have in mind will
cake is going to depend cost. Most good cake makers
on several things, includ- will have some kind of price
guide on their website. You’ve

ing; heard the saying ‘Good cake

1/ How big the cake is going to isn’t cheap and cheap cake

be. isn’t good’? You will get what

2/ how elaborate the cake is you pay for.

60 Pretty & Punk

So it will tell you how many Fake cakes and dummy tiers. Freeformimages Photography
1x1in or 2x1in you’ll get
from each size of cake. Now I’m going to quickly bust The fake tiers must be or-
And you’ll notice too that a myth here. Many people dered, and can cost upwards
wedding and events cakes think that having fake tiers of £20 each depending on
are cut up differently to the will make the wedding cake size and shape. And they then
way we cut cake at home. For cheaper. The fact is, it won’t. have to be decorated in the
your wedding the cake will be You have a fake tier or tiers be- exact same way and with the
cut using the grid method, cause you want the look of a same amount of time and skill
rather than into wedges. This big cake when you don’t actu- as the real cake tiers. So you
will mean you can get more ally need that much real cake. can see that they won’t actu-
servings from the cake. You If you have fallen in love with ally cost less. In fact they can
don’t need to worry about this the idea of a five-tier extrava- cost more if it’s a very specif-
though, your caterer or venue ganza of a cake, but you’re only ic shape that is a special order
staff will know how to do this. having 30 guests. This is when such as a castle etc.
you have some fake tiers.
There’s a general rule of Make it yours!
thumb to knock off 10% It’s your wedding after
of the guest numbers all. So make it yours! And this
when ordering the cake. This includes the cake. In fact the
is because not everyone will cake is a great place to in-
want it (yes there are some ject some personality with so
odd people out there who many options. This is where
don’t like cake!!!) But if in any the skills of your cake maker
doubt order for more rath- come into their own. We know
er than less. There’s nothing all kinds of ways to turn your
worse than having to tell some wedding cake into the stuff of
of your guests that there isn’t your dreams. That’s our job af-
any cake left, so they can’t ter all!
have any.

Words: Claire Potts

Peboryon

Pretty & Punk 61

Daniel Thomas Photography Browning Photographic

Freeformimages Photography Freeformimages Pho
Freeformimages Photography

Freeformimages Photography
otography

Tony Pullen Photography

GSLPITAZRKALNED

If you don’t want to wear traditional bridal-
wear take some inspiration from Heidi and

show off however you like!

YOUO’VNE YGOEUT RED
Wow your guests with hidden details in your
wedding. You would never expect the blood
and gore in this image from the front.
Vicky Dubois Photography

We feature real weddings with won-
derful advice from couples who
have planned their wedding, and
editorial features from our incredible wed-
ding community.

Daniella is really determined to make
your experience super fun and excit-
ing by offering as many opportunities
as she can to support your wedding planning,
and matching some of the best UK wedding
suppliers with planning couples. Pretty &
Punk Weddings was created with the aim to
support wedding planning couples with their
mixture of traditional and alternative wed-
ding plans. During her own wedding plan-
ning Daniella knew she didn’t want an off the
shelf wedding and that although she wanted
some traditional aspects such as the church,
the speeches, cutting the cake, she knew she
really wanted to be able to make her day her
own.

Keep a keen eye on our website for new
wedding show dates, blog inspirations,
advice articles and even more incredi-
ble suppliers joining our wonderful network

AWPPURBEEONDTKUDTTYIN&GS throughout the country.

Enjoy your wedding planning!

Just what do the Pretty & Punk Weddings D a-n ixe-l l a
community offer? We bring a wedding
planning service offering UK based wed-
ding suppliers and heaps of wedding planning
advice at your finger tips to make it super easy.

The wedding community at Pretty & Punk
Weddings are a completely inclusive,
exciting UK wedding blog and directo-
ry packed with wedding inspiration wherever
you are in the country.

66 Pretty & Punk



www.prettyandpunk.co.uk