Charlotte Nichols Weddings

What can hiring a wedding planner do for you?

‘Planning a wedding? Sure, I can do that.’ From the moment you say ‘YES’ there will be all sorts of thoughts going through your mind. It can be exciting, nerve-wracking and stressful all at the same time. Most of all, it is going to be a day that is all about you (whether you like it or not) and so it is no surprise that you want to make sure you are in control of it as much as possible. There is a myth that people believe hiring a wedding planner is only for the super-rich, the ones that want nothing to do with their own wedding day and want to hand over all the control, but that just couldn’t be more wrong.

Baking and designing a wedding cake, or using calligraphy to hand letter all the invitation envelopes are probably not skills you have picked up in your years to date, which is why you will most likely hire someone to do it for you. But planning a wedding, that is just organising stuff… right? Back when I was newly engaged, these were certainly some of the thoughts going through my mind and so I was a victim just like you may be.

Planning a wedding is one of the most underestimated roles and unfortunately, it is only those that have done it before that realise what a responsibility it can be. Not only that, but it can be extremely time-consuming (somewhere between 200-400 hours in the average time spent) and stressful!

The majority of people who approach me and who are interested in hiring a wedding planner or designer are not newly engaged, they have attempted to start the planning themselves and occasionally they have made a pretty good job at it. But for many, it becomes too much and almost always they wish they had come to me sooner. The benefits of bringing on a planner or designer right from the outset are HUGE. Below I have listed some of the main things that a wedding planner can do for you:VIEW THE POST

in Design & Styling· Planning· Weddings

Stylist Secrets: Simple Ways To Add Style To Your Big Day

Many of us have spent hours browsing through Pinterest, creating boards for the wedding of our dreams, all the details, the luxury. But it can often be so disheartening to hear that your dreams just aren’t realistic if you plan to stay within your budget… the dreaded ‘B’ word!

But just because you can’t have an entire flower wall of the season’s most luxurious blooms, or the chillout tipi full of exquisite linens and velvet lounge furniture, doesn’t mean that you can’t pick out some of the most important details and add elements of luxe and style in a thoughtful and understated way. It will not only save you money, but also time, and in the end you can still achieve those ever-so-stylish results.

So I am letting you in on some of my top wedding planner secrets here – my first three top hacks for achieving the most stylish of events in the simplest of ways.

FABULOUS FOOTWEAR

As the great Christian Louboutin says ‘I would hate for someone to look at my shoes and say, “Oh my God! They look so comfortable!”’ He’s right ladies – the shoes are the best way of taking your bridal look to the next level. Go for a really simple, chic and flattering dress and team it up with a pair of killer heels. Whoever said we need to walk down the aisle in a pair of ivory, satin kittens?? It’s time to push the boundaries for what is ‘expected’ when it comes to bridal footwear. Here are some of my top picks. Life is too short for ugly shoes, after all!

from left: Freya Rose, Charlotte Olympia, Jeffrey Campbell, Oscar De La Renta, Gianvito Rossi, Alameda Turquesa, Sophia Webster, Alexandre Birman, Charlotte Olympia

If you like what you see and what to treat yourself to some more fancy footwear for the uber stylish bride, check out our Wedding Shoes Pinterest Board.

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in Design & Styling· Fashion· Moodboards

Bridal Trends I’m Loving for 2018

Seeing as we are a bit obsessed with bridal styling over here at Charlotte Nichols Weddings, I figured there was no better way to introduce myself and kick of our ‘Understated Wow’ blog series, than to delve into the top trends for the coming year and what I can’t wait to see on the most fashion-forward brides. So let’s get right to it…

The Spring ‘18 shows at Bridal Fashion week certainly brought a few surprises but this has certainly got to be what stole the show, and I am a BIG fan. We have seen soft, muted colour versions of the traditional white wedding gown in the past few years but nothing as daring as this. Wearing black to a wedding even as a guest has traditionally been seen as a faux pas, but don’t worry we’re not talking head to do in a black ensemble, but the unexpected touches and details that scream timeless elegance. Think wicked black heels, delicate ribbon detailing and subtle black lace.

And if we’re bringing it into the bridal wardrobe, why not play with some black touches in your wedding decor too. Black cutlery, metallics, and paper goods will add that dramatic and modern touch that works so well for a winter do.

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