Category: Wedding Inspiration

chic wedding inspiration Modern Blythswood Square Hotel wedding

This week we welcomed Esme Saville onto the photography category in our directory, and so today we thought we’d share this modern, chic Blythswood Square Hotel wedding shoot to show you what she can do. The inspiration […]

London wedding inspiration Moments in Monochrome: Luxury Wedding Style at the ICA

Today’s blog is the ultimate in luxury wedding styling, perfectly blending cutting-edge design with a classic feel. “The Institute of Contemporary Arts is (rather ironically) housed in a beautiful, old building and it’s this idea of fusing […]

styled by Spark Alice, shot by Lisa Jane Intimate, Nostalgic Wedding Styling at Brixton Wedding Venue 100 Barrington

Brixton wedding venue 100 Barrington is a stunning blank canvas space with original brickwork, huge glass windows, and beautiful light – which Spark Alice Events, Lisa Jane Photography and the team made full use of for this […]

sustainable bridal edit P.S. Edit: Sustainable Bridal, Part 5

Now more than ever, sustainability is a must for bridal fashion. That’s why we asked P.S. Bridal Styling to curate a list of their favourite sustainable bridal brands – you can see the final instalment below. (Check […]

sustainable bridal edit P.S. Edit: Sustainable Bridal, Part 4

Now more than ever, sustainability is a must for bridal fashion. That’s why we asked P.S. Bridal Styling to curate a list of their favourite sustainable bridal brands – you can see Part 4 below. (Check out […]

sustainable, inclusive bridalwear Sculptural, ethical wedding dress inspiration from Rolling In Roses at The Hepworth Gallery

Rolling in Roses’ ethical wedding dress designs are about so much more than just how they look. They’re about the people who wear them – sophisticated, fiercely independent; the people who make them – a tiny team […]

sustainable bridal edit P.S. Edit: Sustainable Bridal, Part 3

Now more than ever, sustainability is a must for bridal fashion. That’s why we asked P.S. Bridal Styling to curate a list of their favourite sustainable bridal brands – you can see Part 3 below. (Check out […]

sustainable bridal edit P.S. Edit: Sustainable Bridal, Part 2

Now more than ever, sustainability is a must for bridal fashion. That’s why we asked P.S. Bridal Styling to curate a list of their favourite sustainable bridal brands – you can see Part 2 below. (Check out […]

sustainable bridal edit P.S. Edit: Sustainable Bridal, Part 1

Now more than ever, sustainability is a must for bridal fashion. That’s why we asked P.S. Bridal Styling to curate a list of their favourite sustainable bridal brands – you can see Part 1 below. Sustainability is […]

launching today Feast Your Eyes On The Brand New Vivienne Westwood Bridal 2022 Collection

Vivienne Westwood is known the world over for her signature style and iconic silhouettes, so it’s with great joy that we show you the Vivienne Westwood 2022 Bridal Collection today. And in fact, it’s not just one […]

wedding inspiration 4 ways to bring runway luxe to your wedding look, with London bridal makeup artist CESCA

We look at catwalk trends for wedding outfits so often, but what about catwalk-inspired bridal beauty? We asked expert London bridal makeup artist CESCA how they bring runway style to the wedding aisle. Plus, they shared four […]

from Wiskow & White A Tuscany Wedding Shoot Combining Rustic and Romantic

A Tuscany wedding is the stuff of dreams – beautiful sun, delicious food, and a laidback atmosphere. And today, Italian wedding planning specialists Wiskow & White show us three stunning ways that they can make those dreams […]

wedding inspiration Stunning Simplicity Wedding Editorial

In recent times, maximalism has well and truly taken firm hold, whether it’s in weddings, fashion, interiors, or something else. But if you’re looking for a simpler, elegant, more minimalist approach to your wedding – that’s no […]

styled shoot Romantic Searcys St Pancras Wedding

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get married in one of London’s most iconic venues? Well, you no longer have to just imagine – because today’s styled shoot at the incredible Searcys St […]

modern, luxe bridalwear Introducing Bon Bridé’s COLLECTION 02

Four words for Bon Bridé’s newest bridal collection: Oh, hell, yes, and please. If you’ve come across Bon Bridé and/or founder Pippa Cooke before, you may recognise the distinctive BB style already. It’s the epitome of how […]

Thames wedding inspiration Thames Wedding with Luxury Floral Installation and Private Speedboat

There are many iconic features of the London landscape, but perhaps none that compare to the River Thames itself, weaving as it does past so many of the famous buildings of The Big Smoke. With this in […]

eco friendly wedding style How To Plan An Eco Friendly Wedding With Style

Are you in the midst of planning an eco friendly wedding that you want to be as stylish as it is sustainable? Maybe you’re looking for eco friendly wedding suppliers who prioritise the earth, ethics and aesthetics, […]

editorial shoot London city wedding inspiration from CESCA

Thanks to its one-of-a-kind combination of history and modernity, you can have pretty much whatever wedding your heart desires in London. It was exactly this that inspired CESCA and the team behind today’s London city wedding editorial, […]

real wedding Andrew & Vincenzo’s Intimate Edinburgh Wedding at Riddle’s Court

Today’s dose of pure wedding joy comes in the form of a gorgeous, intimate Edinburgh wedding at the historic Riddle’s Court, courtesy of exceptionally talented photographer Harper Scott and newlyweds Andrew and Vincenzo. Andrew and Vincenzo consciously […]

wedding inspiration Vogue-inspired London elopement with Lisa Jane Photography and The Stars Inside

So often, we equate elopements with misty mountainsides – but have you ever considered eloping in a city instead? Today we’re sharing the work of an expert team of brilliant suppliers who wanted to bring to life […]

ikebana wedding inspiration Ikebana wedding flowers from Tupelo Tree

Ever wondered what ikebana wedding flowers could look like? Simple, elegant, intentional but impactful – Tupelo Tree shows us how. Natasha had always admired the art of ikebana, so she decided to use it as inspiration for […]

why you should consider a micro hen do How to plan a micro hen do in 2021

Hen parties seem to get bigger and flashier every year, but bigger doesn’t always mean better when it comes to a hen do. As COVID rages on, the duo behind bespoke hen do planning service Feste have […]

shop small, shop local Small Business Christmas Gift Guide, Part 1

Our members are brilliant every year, but this year they’ve gone above and beyond in creating some gorgeous products in time for Christmas. And more than ever, this year has showed us the importance of shopping small, […]

A UK wedding magazine for modern weddings Launching The Wedding Collective Annual 2021

Today, we’re really proud to introduce you to our newest labour of love: The Wedding Collective Annual 2021. You don’t need us to tell you that it’s been a weird year for the wedding industry and the […]

ft. Wild Iris Studio & Rowanjoy Bridal dreamy 70s pastel wedding inspiration

When we spotted these previews on our wonderful member Wild Iris Studio‘s feed, we gasped. The ethereal, 70s pastel wedding inspiration was a collaboration between what Nicola calls “the perfect girl gang dream team. “We shot it […]

for modern, alternative bridal hair inspiration Our top wedding hair accessories in the UK

It’s been the year of many things, but 2020 has also been the year of the hair accessory. Be it bows, scrunchies or bandanas, they’ve been on most people’s lips, wishlists (and instagram feeds). And this is […]

wedding competition! WIN a personalised vow illustration from Paper Heart Stationery

We’ve teamed up with the wonderful Laura from Paper Heart Stationery to bring you a chance to WIN a bespoke vow illustration! We know you guys are perhaps not having the wedding you’d planned with all the […]

from Those Were The Days Bridal Second-hand wedding dresses: tips for finding your dream vintage wedding outfit

This #SecondHandSeptember, we wanted to shine the spotlight on second hand wedding dresses, and why they’re so brilliant – and who better to ask for help than Claire Patterson, the owner of Those Were The Days, a […]

kitsch, colourful wedding cake perfection the glasgow wedding cakes that will blow your mind

They say pictures speak a thousand words – and in the case of Moonrise Bakery, that is 100% verifiably true. (And even if we needed to say words, we probably wouldn’t be able to scoop our jaws […]

intimate wedding inspiration 6 small wedding ideas in the uk

As of today, small weddings can go ahead in England and Wales, with up to 30 socially distanced people (including you and your suppliers), or no more than 3 households in Scotland (not including your celebrant and […]

Aberdeen styled shoot modern pink and lilac alternative wedding styling

When we saw these gorgeous images from Emma Lawson, our eyes nearly popped out of our heads. A fresh, modern take on pink and lilac wedding styling? We’re here for it! *nail paint emoji* This shoot, held […]

in honour of #nationalstationeryweek Our top 9 design-led UK wedding stationers

Happy National Stationery Week! In honour of that, we thought it was the perfect time to share our top UK wedding stationers at the moment – whether you’re looking for colourful, creative wedding stationery, or the modern, […]

creative wedding florists in the UK Our 15 top UK wedding florists

Flowers are such a big part of a wedding day, you want to make sure you’ve got them right. For this reason, we’ve rounded up our 15 top UK wedding florists – the hottest, most creative, most […]

Scottish wedding inspiration Pop art fashion shoot

This shoot is a meeting of genius Scottish wedding minds, lemme tell you! The thing we love about the wedding industry most is how much it can reach into other genres of design: fashion, architecture, interiors, food, […]

wedding style retro wedding aesthetic inspo from McGlynn Sisters and Flowers Vermilion

Delicious 70s retro wedding inspo is where it’s at today with the colourful, creative dream duo that is McGlynn Sisters & Flowers Vermilion. We love Katy & Lauren’s creative photography, and adore Terri’s incredible, textured floral arrangements, […]

our top 8 posts 2019 best of wedding inspiration

Every year, we think of it as our duty on this here earth to bring you the best, hand-curated collection of modern wedding suppliers, and the incredible, design-led wedding inspiration that they create. This year was no […]

minimalist bridal design Modern city bride outfits from Andrea Hawkes

Prepare your eyes, body and heart for today’s blog, because we’re talking about modern, minimalist bridal outfits that are going to knock you for SIX. Andrea Hawkes launched their 2020 designs in a brilliant event on the […]

wedding dress inspiration Kate Beaumont’s Romantic Contemporary Wedding Dresses

We don’t mean to toot our own horn, but we pride ourselves on having a directory full of directional, design-led wedding suppliers who stand head and shoulders above the rest, and Kate Beaumont is this and then […]

with What Lydia Made loveliness sustainable hen party inspiration from the McGlynn Sisters

Feast your eyes upon this gorgeousness from the McGlynn Sisters – it’s the soft, peachy-toned Sunday afternoon of our dreams, and is the perfect sustainable hen party inspiration for brides looking to keep their eco-credentials: “For a […]

1960s vintage bridal dresses in Edinburgh Where to find vintage wedding dresses with Those Were The Days Bridal

It’s not hyperbolic to say Those Were The Days Bridal is a slice of vintage heaven nestled in the heart of Edinburgh. Their rare and ever-changing vintage bridal collection spans from the Edwardian era to the 1990s, and […]

vintage wedding inspiration Dreamy Vintage Bridal Inspo with Those Were The Days Vintage and Melody Joy Co.

BE STILL OUR BEATING HEARTS. I’ve never moved as fast as I did when I first laid eyes on these beaut images – we slid STRAIGHT into Melody Joy Co.’s DMs asking to feature it in all […]

new greenery and wildflower packages how to weather-proof your wedding

You can do as many sundances as you want and obsessively check Accuweather everyday in the 3 year run-up, but still there’s no way of ensuring nice weather for your wedding day. But windy and wet wedding […]

real wedding intimate + stylish Isle of Skye elopement video

Are you ready for the most beautiful, romantic Isle of Skye elopement you’ve seen in your life? Claudia and Max got married at the breath-taking Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye – they wanted to be […]

chair-cover free zone non-twee wedding furniture you’ll actually want to hire

We believe your wedding day should feel as comfortable as your living room, but finding gorgeous furniture for all of your guests can be a huge and difficult task. That’s where Lemonbox Studios come in. With years […]

alternative wedding inspiration pretty, gritty alternative wedding style

Oooooh yes team – we love this urban exploration of wedding inspiration (I could be a poet, couldn’t I?) Take one arrestingly beautiful model, a team of design-led wedding suppliers, a super talented photographer and a whole […]

you're engaged - what now?! 9 things to do now you’re engaged

So you’re engaged. Congratu-bloody-lations! You’ve done the niceties – telling your family and telling your friends – and the obligatories – flexing your finger in any given daylight to admire your new ring and what it means […]

no sneeze, all style how to have wedding flowers when you have hayfever

There’s so many decisions that go into wedding planning, and so many tasks that you need to get ticked off, that the last thing you want to think about is needing a tissue for anything other than wiping away […]

Oh. my. gawd. Unhelpfully for a blog, we have no words for this gorgeous shoot – but, helpfully, the images speak for themselves. And what they say is “Look at me and covet me, we are so […]

ethical bridal fashion How Laura Ironside is ensuring ethical, conscious bridal fashion

We love Laura Ironside‘s bridal designs for their simplicity, beautiful aesthetic and contemporary style, but we also adore her commitment to conscious bridal design. She proves that eco-friendly weddings can still be super stylish, and you don’t […]

wedding inspo Contemporary and Wild Autumnal Wedding Shoot with to-die-for florals

Have we got a stunner for you on the blog today! That’s a rhetorical question pals because yes, yes we do. This gorgeous autumnal beauty was the brainchild of the fabulous florist Kim Dalglish (coming to the […]

wedding inspiration Dreamy Bohemian Wedding Styling at The Giraffe Shed

Because we only bring you the créme de la créme, we’ve got the hottest venue on our books for you guys right now – enter The Giraffe Shed. A family-owned venue on a farm in Central Wales, they […]

wedding styling ideas to the max Top 12 Wedding Styling Inspirations with Lemonbox Studios

Wedding styling is no longer hired linens and chair sashes. It’s now an all-encompassing celebration of the two of you and your love story – it’s whole event design that catches your eye and takes your breath […]

the good, the never bad and the not ugly Top 8 Blog Posts of 2018

2018 was a weird and wonderful year, and as the new year is swiftly upon us (soz to remind you), we’re looking back proudly on the bumper year we’ve had here at The Wedding Collective. We’ve expanded into the […]

wedding inspiration Minimalist Cool Industrial Wedding Styling in Glasgow

The beauty of industrial wedding venues is that they don’t need much done to them to get them wedding-ready – all you need is great styling, a bounteous team, and an eye-catching focal point. Cat from Fin […]

real wedding Laidback Cornwall Coastal Wedding

If you dream of clambering over rugged coastline in your wedding dress on your wedding day, Colin Ross is your guy. James and Rosie wanted to do exactly that – their Penzance wedding was mega chilled, super […]

Piha Beach Magic New Zealand engagement shoot

We’re a big fan of engagement shoots at the Wedding Collective and naht because they’re trendy (remember, kids, we don’t follow things because they’re trendy, we show them love because they’re well-designed, well-executed and beautiful things. Continue) […]

contemporary fashion-inspired florals Vulgar and Vogue-ish: Modern Wedding Flowers

Are you ready for the new wave of exciting wedding flowers? Hell yeah, we are. Which is why we’re currently SWOONING over this incredible photoshoot from our amazing florist Jack Fleuriste and Gabriela Silveira, exploring a lesser-seen side […]

floral installations to make you go ooooooh Ethereal Abandoned House Floral Wedding Style

There are many goosebump-inducing moments in this wonderful industry, and this is totally one of them. This absolute doozy of a shoot from Alison MacLeod Jewellery, Caro Weiss, the floral wizards that are the Pyrus ladies and RowanJoy is […]

alternative wedding dresses cool bridal brands hitting Scotland’s shores

Our old faves over at Unbridaled Boutique in Ayr have got some bona fide humdingers coming into their boutique imminently and, as the champion of all things alternative and aesthetic in the wedding world, we cannot wait […]

styled shoot Foraged Foliage and Autumnal Wedding Inspo

Well would you take a look at these foraged fairytale beauties (and I don’t mean in a twee and cliché princess kind of way, more in a fiesty, foraging pixie kind of way). Bursting full of gorge […]

styled shoot wild and creative coastal bridal shoot

In the immortal words of Hugh Grant in everyone’s favourite noughties romcom, love actually is all around. Inspiration can come from wherever and whatever, and if it sparks something in you it’s worth thinking about. No-one shows […]

wedding photography deliciousness Through The Woods We Ran 2017 Faves

WE LOVE THROUGH THE WOODS WE RAN. There, we said it. In capitals and everything – so it must be true. The stupidly talented Glenn and Lauren are totally demystifying wedding photography, ensuring it’s nothing to be scared of […]

wedding inspiration Old Edinburgh Charm Wedding Inspiration

And charmed we are indeed. This scrumptious styled shoot from Lauren McGlynn was shot in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, showcasing all of its historic and romantic charm. Lauren was attracted to the beautiful Riddle’s Court, the […]

teepee and tent goodness PapaKåta 2018 Open Day THIS WEEKEND

Whatever your plans may be for this weekend – drop ’em like they’re hot, because something even hotter has dropped. Kings and Queens of all things event tents, PapaKåta are holding their Spring/Summer 2018 Open Weekend THIS […]

exclusive Scottish supplier Made with Love at Unbridaled

Scottish bridal babes, REJOICE. Your prayers have been answered in the form of the über cool bridal boutique Unbridaled and the spanking new Australian brand they have in store. Tucked away unassumingly in Ayr, this boutique is […]

Dream Time LATELY ON PINTEREST

Whennnnnnn things just get naturally dreamy on your Pinterest boards. Head on over to follow us for moodboards, colour palettes and unobtainable wardrobes.  

Guest Post Decor Trends by Arrow + Twine

Following on from our office crystal ball 2017 WEDDING TRENDS predictions for Fashions + Style .. ARROW + TWINE curated some of their favourite wedding trends for this year + next in Styling + Decor. The images these guys […]

New collection AMM x EVA MARIE introduce AMATORY

There’s few people who know more about hair and hair ornamentals than Annemarie McElroy aka the lady behind AMM TEAM…

Little Botanica Flower Crown Hen Party

Little Botanica are guest posting today…. and it’s a perfect hen party idea… Here at Little Botanica we are always over the moon to host a Flower Crown Hen Party for one of our beautiful brides-to-be at […]

lately on PINTEREST

I’m feeling cool. Cool + calm + drinking clear icelandic water with breezy cool tipped eyes and nails + wednesday adams hair in reverse. When you click on your Pinterest and see that one week you pinned all […]

Brahmin Lettering Co! calligraphy workshops

Ever fancied your hand at some fancy hand lettering? Hey, nows the time!  Here’s Brahmin Lettering Co telling you all about their modern calligraphy workshops .. starting again towards the end of the Summer :   Caitlin’s modern […]

foliage Gimme all the greenery

Y’know what wedding trend is DEFINITELY + deservedly going to carry on into 2017-18?! G R E E N E R Y Oh yes, foliage is here to stay + that’s the best wedding trend news you’ve heard […]

the TWC edit 2017 trends

WELL GUYS THE END OF 2016 IS NEAR!!!! Who doesn’t love the clean slate of a new year + looking forward to all thats a-comin’?! We’ve been chatting a lot recently about wedding trends and how the […]

new designs rowanjoy

“Layers of peeling wallpaper, perfect muted tones, torn paper on the floor. A space in decay that we imagined our girl had grown from and was part of the building itself. Her outfits merge with the colour palette of […]

lately on Pinterest….

When you click on your Pinterest and see that one week everything was right in the world and you pinned all the softest silvers + cool pink tones with just the tiniest hint of perfect cool gal […]

Autumn Edition nikki leadbetter x amm team x floral menagerie

  Our next Bridal Market is approaching fast – October 30th y’all! Get that date saved! – and we love to get some of the team together for a bit of a collaborative pow wow ahead of […]

by Tupelo Tree Grounded

Very excited to share this FASHION+FLOWERS inspiration shoot by TWC Florist Tupelo Tree . . . recently featured in JUTE MAGAZINE + on PhotoVogue in VOGUE ITALIA! G R O U N D E D The idea […]

scotland Unique Wedding Venues

Since we posted this way back in 2016, so many more amazing unique wedding venues in Scotland have opened – to see our updated list of unique wedding venues Scotland, click here! We are some seriously lucky […]

round up The wedding market

Last month saw our first ever Edinburgh wedding fair – a 2 day East-coast Bridal Market at Biscuit Factory, Leith. DOOOOOOOZY! An absolute celebration of all things good in Scotlands wedding scene – the utmost of Supplier talent […]

roulotte retreat Scottish bohemian elopement

Perfect runaway elopement plans for today’s Scottish borders wedding at the incredible Roulotte Retreat. by THE CURRIES at ROULOTTE RETREAT  

the details They Got Married

it’s time to share the decor details from Chris and Gillians wedding earlier this year… & GET YOUR PINTEREST HAND READY for this is some serious blank-canvas wedding decor inspo right here. minds were blown. featuring PYRUS / […]

shimmery vibes Glittered Brides

Bridal looks inspired by all that SPANGLES+GLITTERS. #TeamTWCs Solen Photography paired up with make up artist Cori Burnett to create & style different looks, all with shimmery vibes for a retro-loving, festival-going or glitter-wearing modern Bride  – featuring […]

New Design Rowanjoy

Roll up, roll up!! Calling all Brides on the hunt for a wedding dress – we have a corker to show you!! The seamstress-wizard that is Rowanjoy, has added a new design to her collection – The […]