November 2015 - Own Your Wedding

Stuff we Love… Save the Date Wedding Podcast

November 25, 2015 Dean Inspiration, Stuff we Love

Every now and then, you stumble upon something that is so good, you let out a little squeak of excitement. A few weeks ago we had a squeak moment, when we starting listening to Aleisha McCormack’s podcast, called Save the Date.

Wedding Preparation Checklist

November 18, 2015 Hannah Checklist

When I began planning my wedding I didn’t know where to start, or what our first step should be. It was a little bit daunting. But now we’ve been through this process, I want to share our wedding preparation checklist with you. So you’ll know what steps to go through when you’re planning your wedding. Don’t miss the free printable at the end of the post.

Real Brides Talking…Wedding Dresses

November 9, 2015 Dean Brides, Inspiration, Video

This week we thought we’d have a little look at wedding dresses, so we caught up with OYW’s chief bride Hannah to find out how she went about finding hers – take a look at the video below!

Hannah finally decided on the hand made silk and lace Nicola dress from the wonderful Minna (www.minna.co.uk).

Dress By: Minna
Design: Nicola
Style: Boho
Colour: Cream
Price: £650 for the dress + £40 for the silk belt
Delivery time: 16 weeks

How to Make Your Own Wedding Invitations

November 4, 2015 Hannah DIY, Tools

Your wedding invitation (or save-the-date) is the first thing from your wedding the guests see. It sets the vibe, so it’s important to get it right. But I was shocked how much they cost, even the off-the-shelf ones from your local high street cost a small fortune. We decided the DIY route was the best option for us to create something personal and to save money. So let’s talk about how to make your own wedding invitations.