So here's the first post with pictures!
I'm winding the clock back a few weeks as I have so much to write about on the blog from recent months that it would be a shame not to fill you all in on what's been happening.
So my favourite florists in the world, the amazing
Flower Design in St Annes, hosted one of their world famous Supper Clubs at the fabulous
Number One South Beach boutique hotel.
The evening was based on a wedding breakfast, with all guests asked to come dressed as they would attend a wedding. So cue glam dresses, hats, fascinators and bags - these ladies weren't holding back!
Guests were treated to a champagne reception on arrival before being shown into the dining room to enjoy a five course wedding breakfast prepared by head chef and owner of Number One, Mark Smith. I was lucky enough to get a place on one of the tables and let me tell you, the food was amazing!
Throughout the evening guests were kept entertained by
Howard Wing, a superb wedding and corporate events singer who ensured feet were tapping (more like feet were stood on the chairs!) all night long.
In between courses, Jane Thompson, the infectiously enthusiastic and incredibly talented owner of
Flower Design demonstrated buttonholes, bridesmaid and bridal bouquets as well as hugely impressive pedestal displays. She really is an unbelieveable talent and so inspirational with the way she runs her business - make sure you click through to her blog, it's updated daily and gives you the chance to see some of the amazing weddings and events that Flower Design work at.
The climax of both evenings was revealing the 'bride, groom and bridesmaid' for the evening. At the start of the night, Ella from Pure Beauty in Lytham, Ben from
Rowley's catering and Christy from
Lytham Hall were introduced as the 'bridal party' and while everyone was enjoying their meal, they were backstage, being made over by Jane from Pure Beauty, Sol from Sol Hair and Beauty and dressed by the lovely Gill and Georgina from
Dream Catcher Bridal on the first night and then by Stephanie at
Dan Kerr Brides on the second night.
The big reveal was a great moment on both nights, with guests being supplied with petal confetti by Flower Design to greet them into the room!
So that brings us to me! As you can see, I covered the event as their official 'wedding photographer' for both evenings and had a great time along with it!
At the end of the evening, Claire and Mark Smith (the owners of Number One) were kind enough to let me borrow some of their AMAZING boutique rooms to shoot Ella in more of a bridal fashion situation. Ella claims not to have done any modelling before, but I don't believe her! She was far more professional and natural than some models I've worked with!
Keep an eye on the blog for updates in the coming weeks, as I'm currently organising a a bridal fashion shoot along with Flower Design, Dream Catcher and Lytham Hall and the gorgeous Ella will be modelling for us again - it will be well worth a look!
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