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The Orchid Hotel, Bournemouth Wedding Photography – Boutique Chic!

April 27th, 2009
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Bridal portrait, Jennie

Where East Meets West We arrived at The Orchid Hotel, a contemporary Asian inspired boutique hotel in Bournemouth situated close to the award winning Bournemouth Beach & 5 minutes walk to the town centre & picturesque Bournemouth Gardens. The perfect spot for Jennie and Lee’s wedding. First off we made our way to the Bridal [...]

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Bournemouth Wedding Photography, Beach Shoot – The Orchid Hotel

April 23rd, 2009
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Groom arrives at The Orchid Hotel, Bournemouth

“Beautiful Weddings with a Far Eastern Fusion…” We went to The Orchid, a contemporary boutique hotel with an Indonesian flavour in Bournemouth-ready for Sophie and Steve’s wedding. We always get to the venue an hour early to capture the guests arriving and to take some relaxed shots of the Groom and Best man, who can [...]

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Wedding on a Budget. Money saving tips for weddings that won’t break the bank!

April 18th, 2009
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Lisa Dawn Photography, Bournemouth

Weddings are (hopefully) a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you want to do everything you can to make the day a memorable one. When the economy was racing along, spending on weddings got out of control. The good news is that it is possible to have a wonderful day without breaking the bank. Here are some suggestions [...]

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FOTOEXPO Photographic Competition 2009-Runner Up!

April 16th, 2009
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Outlook No.4

I was pleased to hear from Sandy, the curator of the Study Gallery, Poole yesterday to tell me my photo had been selected as a runner up of the FOTOEXPO Photographic Competition 2009. With over 200 entries of extremely high quality, I was happy to be 1 of the 5 runners up and look forward [...]

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Vera Wang Spring 2009 Bridal Show-The Modern Bride!

April 14th, 2009
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Vera Wang Wedding Dress

Calling all Chic Modern Brides! Vera Wang’s 2009 Spring bridal collection called for an avant-garde approach to wedding gowns. Vera Wang stated, “We want to modernize the wedding vocabulary. It’s something we struggle with every season.” Her experimentation of different silhouettes and textures rendered a fresh take on wedding dresses showcasing strategically placed bows, floral [...]

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The Crown Hotel, Blandford forum-Wedding Fair Dorset

April 7th, 2009
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The Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Dorset

We will be exhibiting at The Crown Wedding Fair and look forward to seeing you there! You will be able to look through our Albums, talk to us about your requirements and arrange a meeting to discuss your wedding photography in more detail should you be interested in our services. The Blandford Forum Wedding Fair [...]

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Spring Wedding Fashion-What to wear!

April 6th, 2009
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SPRING CELEBRATION

When dressing for a spring wedding, keep in mind that the weather can be unpredictable, so don’t forget to take your umbrella! You may have 70 degrees and sunshine, or you may end up with a damp, chilly day. Choose dresses with sleeves on them, give your bridesmaids wraps to wear as their bridesmaid gift, [...]

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Spring Wedding Flowers in Season

April 6th, 2009
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Spring Bouquet by Kei

What’s in season during spring, check to by colour or date: Anemone- Blue, red, pink, white, flowers from Jan-May and Aug-Dec. Bells of Ireland-Green, flowers from January-October Boronia-Pink , flowers fromApril-May Casa Blanca Lily -White, flowers from January-October Daffodil- Yellow, flowers from January-Early May Delphinium-White, Blue, flowers from April- October Hyacinth-Purple, Pink or White Lilacs-Violet [...]

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Spring Wedding-Easter Wedding Ideas and Spring Fashion

April 4th, 2009
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Fairytale Spring Wedding

Fairytale Spring Wedding by *Sweet Little Lamb* featuring kate spade rings Planning your Spring Wedding or attending a wedding this Easter. Here are a few tips to help you with your wedding plans: Spring Wedding Reception Table Styles Spring Wedding Reception Table Styles-From rustic to modern, check out these must-read tips for personalized reception style. [...]

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