Happy Anniversary

2 years ago today we did this...

Images by Danielle Benbow

Being married really isn't something I think about on a daily basis.  It is something that sits in the back of my mind making me have an inner sense of security and stability .  Since we have been married we have made our way through pregnancy, birth, baby and toddler days and now the crazy days of selling our first house.  This year has much more to come, there are already some big developments on the horizon but I sense there will be some surprises mixed in.

Last year we had a fantastic lunch at The Hand and Flowers in Marlow.  It was a long drive but so worth it as we sped down the motorway, a sleeping baby in the back and the sun beaming down on us.  The food was extraordinary.  Unexpected combinations, delicious flavour and comfortable relaxed surroundings.

This year we have booked a table at Chez Bruce one of our favourite London restaurants.  We're also very lucky to have the baby sitting expertise of my parents in law, so we shall be having our second evening out without Nye.  I secretly can't wait to be having a meal without worrying about the patience of a certain little boy.

The Great British Florist - Review

A few weeks ago I was contacted by The Great British Florist about reviewing some of their lovely flowers. Let's just say they didn't need to ask twice and I was excited to be told that some would be sent to me the next week.

I absolutely adore flowers.  I arranged the bouquets and button holes for our wedding and always have flowers in the house.  I am a big fan of British flowers but know that most of the flowers available at the market are usually imported.

The flowers arrived beautifully wrapped in a large box, with care instructions and plant food included.  

The Great British Florist do a lovely range of options that I've not seen available when I've ordered flowers online for friends and family.  Although of course they do the traditional posies and bouquets, they also offer a great flower box service as well as fantastic wedding flowers.

I asked for a flower box as the chance to pass some time putting together an arrangement was just too tempting.  I don't often get the time to do something just for the fun of it, so this was a great excuse to unwind and be creative.  I was so happy with the results and so impressed by the quantity and range of flowers I was provided with.  The cut flowers I received included tulips, lilies, miniature daffodils, double daffodils, alstroemeria, eucalyptus, iris, and ruscus.

One of their wedding options is a DIY Wedding Flower Box.  This is a great middle option for people trying to save money on wedding flowers as although you are saving money by doing the arrangement yourself you have the convenience of them arriving on your doormat rather than spending hours at 6am traipsing round the flower market  (Yes, I did this the day before our wedding!)  On top of this you have the surprise of not knowing exactly what you will get, but the peace of mind that all the flowers will be beautiful British flowers that are in season.

Disclosure - I was sent a cut flower box for the purpose of this review.  All opinions and photos are 100% honest and written and taken by me.

Stylish Sunday - Wedding Edition

As I was browsing the internet this week I discovered that TK Maxx now have a dedicated online wedding boutique full of wide rang of items.  I got my wedding dress on Ebay for £100 and I was very lucky that it turned out as I ordered with only a few alterations required.  However, as it nears two year since our big day there are so many places I would look  now to seek out an amazing dress for a great price.

I am a big fan of the Oxfam Wedding Shops.  I only found out about them and how amazing they are just a few weeks before our wedding where I tracked down a veil for the big day.  I went to the shop in Leatherhead and I had to book an appointment just like a proper wedding dress shop.  But, this meant I had the bridal area (the upper floor) to myself and the full attention of a member of staff.  It was whilst I was there that the lady told me that many of the dresses come directly from the designers and therefore are in perfect condition.

Another great find has been TK Maxx where the online store makes it easy to track down items that would suit any wedding.  As I browsed I thought it might be quite fun to put together some budget options for weddings that still look unique, classical and stylish.  I hope you like!

Our wedding

I'm sure everyone who is anyone has already  been bored to death with the images of our wedding but I'll never get sick of them!

Here's a few taken from Danielle's blog just so I can always find them if I ever need a pick me up.  Their vibrancy reminds me of what is always going to be one of the best days of my life.  Although I'm still finding it weird getting used to this whole husband thang. But I'm LOVING being married, it's the same but better...

Danielle sums it up better than I, check it out!

p.s here is us on my all time favourite wedding blog - Rock n Roll Bride!