Wearing a veil with a side headband - YES it can be done.

source hitched.co.uk

I get a lot of brides loving side headbands, but completely unsure of the will go with a full length veil. The image above proves that it can. For most the veil will be placed nearer the back of the head and of course this doesn't interfere with the tiara/headband at all.

But some brides don't like having their veil so far back and would prefer to have it higher up on their head, and this is where they feel the problem would be with the headband.

Admittedly the flatter side headband designs work better if you are wearing you veil on the top of your head.

source google

Image http://www.craigsandersphotography.co.uk/

image by http://www.sheilagalvin.com/

Feel free to have a look at our headbands on www.weddingandbaby.co.uk

Tips for getting more votes in our facebook competition

We thought we would suggest some tips for those entering our facebook competition and are looking to get people to like their photo.

1 - Make sure all your friends and family know about the facebook page and are liking your photo.

2 - Have you booked other wedding suppliers? Why not pop onto their facebook page and ask for votes! We regularly vote for our customers who tell us they have entered a competition.

3 - Have you liked any wedding related business pages on facebook? Then pop on there and ask if they would consider voting for you.

4 - Do you use wedding forums? You could post in there to drum up votes, all the other brides know what it's like to plan a wedding and will be supportive. Some of our favourite sites are www.hitched.co.uk, www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk http://www.weddingideasmag.com/ , www.confetti.co.uk, www.youandyourwedding.co.uk to name a few.

5- Do you read blogs? Why not pop on some wedding blogs and ask for votes there too.

6 - We have just given away a Rhinestone Rose Comb as we reached 1000 likers on our page. Tell your voters that we will be giving away another prize when we get to 1500 so they can win too!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wedding-and-Baby/52939309408#!/pages/Wedding-and-Baby/52939309408

Win Tickets to The Scottish Wedding Show 17-18th Sept 2011 SECC Glasgow

We are delighted to offer you the chance to win 10 pairs of tickets to The Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC Glasgow on 17-18th Sept 2011.

To win tickets all you have to do is UPLOAD A PHOTO OF YOURSELF onto our facebook page along with your WEDDING DATE. Then get as many people as you can to like your photo.

The person with the most likes will win a pair of tickets to The Scottish Wedding show and £50 to spend at www.weddingandbaby.co.uk on wedding hair accessories or bridal jewellery.

The remaining 9 photos with the highest amount of likes - will win a pair of tickets for The Scottish Wedding Show.

The competiton closes on 1st Sept 2011.

Make sure you enter as you have a great chance of winning. We are giving away £230 worth of tickets and a £50 voucher!!


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Cutting the cost of your wedding? Cheap weddings

The average wedding now costs between £17,000 and £20,000. So how can you save money and still have the wedding of your dreams.

How to cut the cost of your wedding in 10 easy steps.

1. Call in friends and family to help out where possible. Many of them will be able to bake or even be crafty. With help from them you may get your flowers, stationery, wedding cake or even your dress at a reduced cost if not free ( as a wedding gift). Some may even have an amazing car that you can use to transport you to your venue.
Do you someone who is a hairdresser, make - up artist, florist, stationer, baker, dressmaker, musician, caterer, photographer etc? For most people they will know at least a few people who can help out. 

2. Cut the cost of your wedding using Facebook. Most people who are on facebook are just there to connect with their friends. Now I must admit if it wasn't for my business I probably wouldn't frequent facebook very often. However by being on facebook I have seen the benefit of "liking" business pages. By doing so you are kept up to date of offers and freebies they are offering. I have won a meal for 2 to the value of £50 and a watch just by liking a page!
So if you aren't on facebook then get on there and get "liking" wedding supplier pages. You could win anything from free on the day co-ordination, to having your wedding photographed for the day!  Check out our facebook page and "like" us as we currently have a competition running to WIN TICKETS TO THE SCOTTISH WEDDING SHOW at the SECC in Sept 2011. What is more we also offer our fans on the page an extra 10% discount on our wedding hair accessories and bridal jewellery. It really does pay to be on facebook.

3. Get married out of season or midweek. It seems very attractive to get married at the weekend and during the summer months. Admittedly that was what I did. But there are real benefits of getting married off peak and during the week. Yes people may find it difficult to get time off, or not drink the same amount of alcohol they would normally if they are working the next day. But it will certainly be cheaper on your pocket. 



4. Buy at Wedding Fairs. Most wedding suppliers will offer exclusive discounts if you buy on the day. You really should take advantage of these fantastic offers. We offer a standard 10% off our hair accessories at wedding fairs and in some cases we offer extra special discounts like £120 vintage headbands for £80. 


5. Cut the guest list. Only have really important friends and family for the wedding breakfast. All others can attend in the evening - where the cost per head will be cheaper if you are offering an evening buffet.

6. Have a Mini Honeymoon. How important is the honeymoon to you? Do you really want the luxury holiday - or would you rather have the dress of your dreams that you will look back at in photos for the rest of your life? This is all about priorities and own personal choice, but there is nothing stopping you having a mini break with a bigger luxury one further down the line.

7. Ask to pay in installments. I have experienced many brides waiting till very close to their wedding to sort out their accessories. This is for various reasons, but you really should book things well in advance to avoid missing out. If finance is stopping you getting the booking in early, then ask the wedding supplier if they would offer an interest free payment option. In most cases I am sure they will be happy to oblige, as long as the balance is paid by the agreed date. Of which we at Wedding and Baby and more than happy to offer this service for wedding accessories and bridal jewellery.

8. Something old, Something borrowed ... Work the vintage trend and go for something old or borrowed. Ask about friends and family to see if they have items that you can borrow for the day.

9. Look for the added value in items. If you have your heart set on an aspect of your wedding but can't justify the cost, then look for the added value. For example the £400 cupcakes may be out of your budget, but if you use them as favours or the dessert then you will get what you want and save money in the long run. We offer headbands and tiaras that can be converted into brooches or necklaces. So the initial outlay has a benefit in the long run. One of our designs which costs £120 coverts into 3 brooches. These can be given to bridesmaids or mothers of the bride or groom as gifts. Not only are these sentimental they save money on extra presents!

10. Remember cheap isn't always cheerful. As the saying goes you pay for what you get. It is great getting a genuine bargain, but remember if you do opt for the cheaper option then prepare to expect the quality to be of a different standard. Whether buying your dresses abroad ( I have had many a horror story of a bride who couldn't return the dress or get anyone to alter it due to being manufactured to poorer quality) or opting for mass produced items on ebay remember to check out the company for their returns policy.

Stylish Glasgow University Wedding and Moorpark Hotel

When Lee contacted me to come and see about her wedding hair accessories for herself and 4 bridesmaids, I never imagined that I would have yet another stunning bride showcasing my work. Lee arrived at my home studio with her mum, and after chatting for a short time Lee's Mum said she knew my Mum! After catching up on the usual chat, Lee tried on a few ideas but she soon feel in love with the Casey headband. We also had the pleasure of creating the combs for Lee's 4 bridesmaids.

A few months past and Lee got in touch to send me a link to her photographers website so I could see her big day. Oh boy not only was Lee a stunning bride her wedding images by Craig & Eva Sanders Photography are amazing.

So it is with great pleasure that I can show off Lee & Brian's wedding thanks to Craig & Eva Sanders.

Images copyright of Craig & Eva Sanders Photography.

Royal wedding Edinburgh Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall Wedding, the dress, hair accessories and more

Well we stayed tuned to see the Royal wedding that took place in our home country of Scotland. Zara Phillips brought a royal wedding to our capital city Edinburgh - which is only an hours drive from us here at Wedding and Baby.

It was obvious that the bride would be wearing a tiara from the royal collection and lovely that was. But what we loved was the on trend dress that had a hint of vintage.


Thistles in the bridal bouquet are often found in Scottish weddings, and used in men's button holes.



Amazing royal tiara worn by Zara Phillips on her wedding day

Maid of Honour Dolly Maude with 4 flower girls and page boy in kilt

They say that the bridesmaid Dolly Maude, didn't upstage the bride like Pippa Middleton did. But I must admit she definitely made us stop and look. We LOVED her pale grey short dress with vintage bow and fab beaded hair accessory.

Zara Phillips bridesmaid / Maid of Honour wearing short pale grey dress

Zara Phillips bridesmaid / Maid of Honour Molly Daude wear side beaded rose headband



If you would like a similar style of hair accessory created for your wedding then please get in touch with  us at weddingandbaby@yahoo.co.uk or visit http://www.weddingandbaby.co.uk/