Charlotte Nichols Weddings

Wedding Planning & Design | London & the Cotswolds

in Fashion· Weddings

Winter Bridal Fashion: My Seasonal Favourites

Happy New Year, lovelies. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I’m back in the office and raring to go, with lots of exciting things on the cards for 2019. January has a bit of a bad reputation – it’s traditionally the month of post Christmas come-downs, made-and-broken resolutions, diets and detoxes. So today I want to shake off those January blues, and look at some stunning winter bridal fashion for weddings that fall in the colder months.

Winter weddings can be a feast for the senses. There’s something wonderfully romantic about crisp frost under foot, a slight bite to the air, and the tingle in your cheeks. That’s not to mention the myriad of cooler colours in the morning and evening sky to douse your wedding photos with an ethereal beauty. I love winter weddings that step away from festive kitsch and head more towards cosy hygge and Nordic styling. There’s a warmth and an intimacy to them and a wealth of styling opportunities both for your venue and for your bridal look. I’m sharing some of my favourite bridal fashion from some of the best designers out there right now, to help you find your perfect look for love in a colder climate.

 

Ice Queen

It doesn’t have to be all softness and snow. If you’re more Ice Queen than Snow White, embrace the hard edges of winter in regal elegance.

Reem Acra

 

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in Moodboards

Gift Ideas For Your Wedding Party

This time of the year seems to exist in something of a timewarp. Christmas is racing towards us at a rate of knots, and before we know it, it’ll be time for Auld Lang Syne and a whole new calendar. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably looking at your list of loved ones and thinking ‘I really should start my Christmas shopping!’ While the season of giving and goodwill is upon us, why not extend your generosity towards your wedding planning with these fabulous thank you gift ideas for your wedding party?
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in Editorial· Planning· Weddings

Wedding Planning Blogs You’ll Love

The internet is a pretty magical place. Yes, you can lose hours of your life watching videos of cats playing the piano, but you can also find intense beauty, incredible stories, and enough inspiration to last several lifetimes if you know where to look.  When it comes to the world of wedding planning, the best place to find ideas when you’re newly engaged is by hitting the blogs.

Sharing everything from real weddings and stunningly executed styled shoots to trend forecasts and opinion pieces from experts across the industry, there are blogs out there to suit absolutely any taste and style.  Here are some of my favourite wedding planning blogs to get you started on your quest for wedding inspiration. I’d love to know which wedding blogs you love most, so why not share some links in the comments?

 

ROCK MY WEDDING

 

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"We just want to say a massive thank you to Charlotte for helping plan our wedding weekend! Charlotte really understood our vision and helped pull off a hugely successful two-day event, which our family and friends are still talking about even now! She was such a big help during a very stressful time (both my husband and I were extremely busy with work during the lead up to the wedding) and really went over and above her role to make sure that everything for the wedding was on track. We honestly couldn’t have done the final preparations without her. Charlotte - you are truly a star; we really want to say thank you for everything you did for us."

- Sheenal & Alex, Bride & Groom

2017-08-21T17:45:37+00:00

- Sheenal & Alex, Bride & Groom

"We just want to say a massive thank you to Charlotte for helping plan our wedding weekend! Charlotte really understood our vision and helped pull off a hugely successful two-day event, which our family and friends are still talking about even now! She was such a big help during a very stressful time (both my husband and I were extremely busy with work during the lead up to the wedding) and really went over and above her role to make sure that everything for the wedding was on track. We honestly couldn’t have done the final preparations without her. Charlotte - you are truly a star; we really want to say thank you for everything you did for us."
"Finding Charlotte was a huge relief. Due to both mine and my partners' busy work and home lifestyle we were really struggling to get things started. Charlotte helped us discover our dream wedding venue and realise a visual concept for the big day. The entire process was orchestrated in a very organised, stress-free and careful manner. With meticulous planning and attention to detail, we cannot recommend Charlotte enough."

- Olivia & Lucy, Brides

2017-08-21T17:46:18+00:00

- Olivia & Lucy, Brides

"Finding Charlotte was a huge relief. Due to both mine and my partners' busy work and home lifestyle we were really struggling to get things started. Charlotte helped us discover our dream wedding venue and realise a visual concept for the big day. The entire process was orchestrated in a very organised, stress-free and careful manner. With meticulous planning and attention to detail, we cannot recommend Charlotte enough."
"Charlotte couldn’t have been a bigger asset to our wedding! Charlotte worked as our day coordinator in June and it was the best / most valuable money we sent on the whole wedding. We weren’t aware of any problems that happened because Charlotte simply dealt with them on the day and left us to enjoy time with friends and family. At first I was concerned with having someone involved in the wedding after doing all the planning but when we first met Charlotte she just ‘got it’ and ‘got me’, The Bride. She wasn’t overpowering but would gently remind you of items you had missed. If we had met Charlotte earlier we would have gone with her full wedding planning package. A small but lovely touch was at our reception Charlotte had prepared a plate of canapés for me and my new Husband, knowing that The Bride and The Groom are normally too busy for the canapés. It’s a small touch which was really appreciated on the day. Charlotte, we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you so very much."

- Rachel & Jamie, Bride & Groom

2018-07-12T11:06:31+00:00

- Rachel & Jamie, Bride & Groom

"Charlotte couldn’t have been a bigger asset to our wedding! Charlotte worked as our day coordinator in June and it was the best / most valuable money we sent on the whole wedding. We weren’t aware of any problems that happened because Charlotte simply dealt with them on the day and left us to enjoy time with friends and family. At first I was concerned with having someone involved in the wedding after doing all the planning but when we first met Charlotte she just ‘got it’ and ‘got me’, The Bride. She wasn’t overpowering but would gently remind you of items you had missed. If we had met Charlotte earlier we would have gone with her full wedding planning package. A small but lovely touch was at our reception Charlotte had prepared a plate of canapés for me and my new Husband, knowing that The Bride and The Groom are normally too busy for the canapés. It’s a small touch which was really appreciated on the day. Charlotte, we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you so very much."
"I could not have imagined that planning the most important day of our lives could be calm, stress-free and enjoyable. Thanks to Charlotte, our experience was just that. At no point did the planning become overwhelming as Charlotte was there every step of the way to reassure us with any doubts, help us with any problems we faced and recommend trusted suppliers for any items we were unsure of. From finding a veil to the whole theme of the day, Charlotte's impeccable taste and knowledge gave us the confidence to turn our ideas into reality."

- Megan M, Bride

2018-11-02T15:10:10+00:00

- Megan M, Bride

"I could not have imagined that planning the most important day of our lives could be calm, stress-free and enjoyable. Thanks to Charlotte, our experience was just that. At no point did the planning become overwhelming as Charlotte was there every step of the way to reassure us with any doubts, help us with any problems we faced and recommend trusted suppliers for any items we were unsure of. From finding a veil to the whole theme of the day, Charlotte's impeccable taste and knowledge gave us the confidence to turn our ideas into reality."
"My husband and I cannot speak more highly of Charlotte and her wedding planning services. From our very first consultation, Charlotte took a detailed interest in who we were as a couple and made sure she understood our personalities, the vision for our wedding and the elements that were most important to our day. We must also make a special note about Charlotte’s on-the-day efficiency. There was nothing we worried about on our wedding day apart from getting dressed! Our entire wedding felt effortless and we have not stopped receiving compliments on how well the day was organised and how every part of the day flowed seamlessly into the next - and this we credit to Charlotte completely. We also have to mention Charlotte’s professional and calm attitude. Even if I stressed about things as a bride, Charlotte was always serene and encouraging, putting our nerves at ease whenever there was a problem, after which she always helped solve the issue with an even better solution. There really is no higher recommendation that we could give to Charlotte, she treated our day with such personal care and attention. Jonathan and I know our wedding would not have been the success it was without her knowledge, diligence and passion for her work and we cannot thank her enough for being instrumental in creating the wedding of our dreams! If you are thinking about hiring her, don’t think, just do it!"

- Sophie & Jonathan, Bride & Groom

2018-11-02T15:24:40+00:00

- Sophie & Jonathan, Bride & Groom

"My husband and I cannot speak more highly of Charlotte and her wedding planning services. From our very first consultation, Charlotte took a detailed interest in who we were as a couple and made sure she understood our personalities, the vision for our wedding and the elements that were most important to our day. We must also make a special note about Charlotte’s on-the-day efficiency. There was nothing we worried about on our wedding day apart from getting dressed! Our entire wedding felt effortless and we have not stopped receiving compliments on how well the day was organised and how every part of the day flowed seamlessly into the next - and this we credit to Charlotte completely. We also have to mention Charlotte’s professional and calm attitude. Even if I stressed about things as a bride, Charlotte was always serene and encouraging, putting our nerves at ease whenever there was a problem, after which she always helped solve the issue with an even better solution. There really is no higher recommendation that we could give to Charlotte, she treated our day with such personal care and attention. Jonathan and I know our wedding would not have been the success it was without her knowledge, diligence and passion for her work and we cannot thank her enough for being instrumental in creating the wedding of our dreams! If you are thinking about hiring her, don’t think, just do it!"
"Charlotte has supported me on two of my weddings this year and has without a shadow of a doubt been a fantastic and invaluable addition to the team and an exceptional planning and styling wing woman.  Both weddings were very different – one a marquee in the Cotswolds, the other in a central London venue but both had large numbers of guests with complicated logistics.  Charlotte was reliable under pressure, efficient, pro-active and managed both weddings and the roles given to her exceptionally well and all with a smile on her face! If you’re looking for a creative, stylish, experienced and organised wedding planner and designer with fantastic attention to detail then I’d recommend Charlotte in a heartbeat."

- Katrina Otter, Wedding Planner

2018-11-08T16:22:14+00:00

- Katrina Otter, Wedding Planner

"Charlotte has supported me on two of my weddings this year and has without a shadow of a doubt been a fantastic and invaluable addition to the team and an exceptional planning and styling wing woman.  Both weddings were very different – one a marquee in the Cotswolds, the other in a central London venue but both had large numbers of guests with complicated logistics.  Charlotte was reliable under pressure, efficient, pro-active and managed both weddings and the roles given to her exceptionally well and all with a smile on her face! If you’re looking for a creative, stylish, experienced and organised wedding planner and designer with fantastic attention to detail then I’d recommend Charlotte in a heartbeat."
  • CAPE CRUSH I really adore this new designer coopcouture
  • It was an absolute pleasure to assist the totally fab
  • WINTER FASHION New blog post up featuring some of
  • WILDERNESS Currently in the midst of planning for one
  • These two just put a great big smile on my
  • SHIMMER Oh yes! This entirely handembroidered gown is oozing