My Real Life Wedding - As Seen On English Wedding

Photograph courtesy of:  Green Olive Wedding

Everyone loves to see other people's wedding photos...I know I do!  It must be something to do with the voyeur in all of us; we like to compare, to take notes, and, though we don't want to admit it, we like to judge!  Personally, I'm always curious how a designer would design their own wedding.  Would it be over the top or quite subtle?  Would it be something you'd expect or seriously unusual?  Also, when you're parting with your hard earned cash, buying from designers for your wedding, wouldn't you love to know if they deem their designs suitable for their own weddings?  Well, here you go...I got married at the Roof Gardens in London on Sunday 31st July 2011.  For the voyeurs amongst you, why not take a look at the photos?!  English Wedding have written a blog all about my wedding, entitled "Glamour, flamingoes and inspiration" so you can see for yourself.  This is one designer, showing you all, how I designed my own wedding...what do you think?

Exclusive Kensington Roof Gardens Stationery Designs Sneak Peak!

As promised in my last entry, I thought I’d let you all see a little sneak preview of some of the designs that I have created exclusively for Kensington Roof Gardens.  If you’re getting married, or holding an event at the Roof Gardens, these designs will be available for you to personalise.  A flamingo theme runs through each design, paying homage to the resident birds that grace the Roof Gardens; they are always deemed somewhat of a novelty for guests attending an event there, as it’s not often you would see them sauntering around in central London outside of London Zoo!

Vertical Dots Range - Inspired by the beaded curtains in the club area of the Roof
Gardens.  My personal favourite as this is the design that inspired the Roof Gardens
to ask Wendy Bell Designs to become a recommended supplier!

I have put together three stationery packages for the Roof Gardens; Gold, Platinum and Diamond, which all differ in content slightly.  However, they all include the essential items such as invitations, individual personalised menu cards, table names/numbers and a table plan.  

Words & Flamingoes Range - All colours and wording can be
personalised to suit your Roof Gardens Wedding Day.

If you’re not getting married or holding an event at the Roof Gardens, similar packages are available to my customers...though unfortunately, not the same designs!  I can, however, create a bespoke invitation design or package to suit your individual needs.

Heart of Flamingoes Range - Perfect if you’re getting married at the Roof Gardens
around Valentine’s Day...or at any other time of the year as it represents
two people in love! 

Wendy Bell Designs - Recommended Supplier for The Roof Gardens, Kensington!

The Spanish Garden - Photograph courtesy of: The Roof Gardens

Getting married at the Roof Gardens in Kensington?  Looking for an unusual, funky, trendy and glamorous wedding venue?

I am so happy to announce that the seriously glamorous Roof Gardens, located in the heart of Kensington, have asked Wendy Bell Designs to be one of their recommended stationery suppliers!  This has been brewing for a few months and it’s been extremely hard to keep it a secret; I feel truly honoured.

The Roof Gardens is 1.5 acres of land situated 100 feet above Kensington High Street.  It is immaculately maintained and consists of three themed gardens, The Spanish Garden, The Tudor Garden and the English Woodland; the latter is where you will find their resident flamingoes who are always the stars of the show!

The resident flamingoes -
Photograph courtesy of: The Roof Gardens

The gardens are spectacular and it is extremely hard to believe that you are in the heart of London, let alone up on a roof!  It is possible for members of the public to visit the Roof Gardens to have a look around on certain days of the year, and it is definitely worth it.  It is particularly nice to have a wander around the gardens after a spot of lunch and a cocktail at their restaurant, Babylon, where they have a reasonably priced set lunch menu and the food is mouthwateringly delicious!

Babylon Restaurant - Photograph courtesy of: The Roof Gardens

By night, the Roof Gardens becomes a private, members only club; a cross between a lounge bar and a night club.

The Club - Photograph courtesy of: The Roof Gardens

If you have just got engaged, and you’re hunting for your wedding venue, hoping that you can find something special with a twist on traditional venues, then take a look around the Roof Gardens, as you never know, you just may fall in love with it.  I know I did!  

Weddings at the Roof Gardens -
Photograph courtesy of: The Roof Gardens

As for Wendy Bell Designs being a recommended supplier for the Roof Gardens...well, I have worked with the Events team to come up with three comprehensive stationery packages, which all include a choice of designs that have been tailored to the venue and are exclusively available for those who hold an event at the Roof Gardens!

Want to see some of these exclusive designs...?  Watch this space!