Wedding Shoes - A Touch Of Couture For Your Wedding

Jimmy Choo - Sugar
The Ultimate Designer Wedding Shoes!
Stunning Peep Toes Covered in Swarovski Crystals

Like many women in this world, I have an unbelievable obsession with shoes; designer ones to be specific!  The higher the better!  The more unusual, the harder I fall in love.  I literally don't care how painful they are as long as they look gorgeous...I want them on my feet and I feel like I'm worth a million dollars (or I suppose pounds considering I'm english!) when I'm wearing them.  The only thing preventing me from having a cupboard filled with couture shoes is my wallet; unfortunately I have extremely expensive taste when it comes to most things in life, in particular, designer footwear.

The funny thing is, you wouldn't have thought that people would look at your feet, but wow, they really do.  When I have a beautiful pair of shoes on my feet people comment!  Frankly, this only makes my shoe addiction worse as it fuels the fire and makes me justify having spent so much money on them!  My cupboard full of shoes grows year after year and I feel loathed to throw them away when it becomes apparent that I can no longer wear certain pairs; I feel a loyalty, as if they were living beings rather than fashion accessories!  I frequently open the door and they come crashing out, searching for air, almost as if they were screaming "please, wear me, set me free!"  But it's such a fantastic feeling when you rediscover a pair and suddenly they've reinvented your entire wardrobe.  What do I love most about shoes?  It doesn't matter how much weight I put on or lose, they will always, always look great, and will always fit!  Now that's loyalty to me, which is why I show them so much love in return.

So why am I telling you about my shoe addiction?  Well, I figure that I'm not the only one.  For those of you who are currently engaged and who revel in trying on beautiful new footwear, you may want a little couture wedding shoe inspiration!  You may not be able to afford some of these but it's great to dream of having them on your feet!  Enjoy!

Freya Rose - Della Sky Blossom
Peep Toes with Handmade Silk & Lace Flowers
What's not to like?!  They're covered in mother-of-pearl, Swarovski crystals, lace and pearls!

Freya Rose - Tahiti Boudior
Beautiful Sling Back Sandals with French Lace Ruffles

Miu Miu - Crystal Heel Sandals
Bling Up Your Feet with these Glamorous & Eye-catching Crystal Heels

Your Designer Wedding Dress In The January Sales

Happy New Year and welcome to 2012!

Every bride wants to look as stunning as possible on their wedding day.  Some dream of becoming a beautiful princess for a day, while others wish to be as glamorous and gorgeous as a movie star.  Whilst Christmas is an expensive time of year, there is one benefit to being engaged during January...the SALES!  Now, you may not feel like going dress shopping at a time of year when you've probably been overindulging a little too much, but there are bargains to be had for those who are willing to use this time of year to hunt for their wedding dresses!

Net-a-porter now stock some absolutely stunning designer wedding dresses, like this elegant gown from Marchesa.  Previously costing £5,855 it is now a steal at £1,756.50!

Marchesa Silk-Crepe Ruffled Column Gown

Alternatively, for those of you who want want to make a statement in a sexy, yet classy short dress, why not check out Lela Rose's silk strapless number?  Previously £1,725, it's now on sale for £862.50; fantastic if you're looking for a gorgeous wedding dress for under £1000!

Lela Rose Embellished Silk-Crepe Strapless Dress

Finally, for the ladies who just loved that Vivienne Westwood wedding dress from the first Sex in the City film; why not consider a slightly more affordable version from Vivienne Westwood's Gold Label?  Giving you curves in all the right places, this dress has been reduced from £2,525 to £1,262.50!  Be Carrie for your special day!

Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Feather Draped Silk-Taffeta Gown

If you still can't face trying on your perfect wedding dress after your festive indulgence, then why not organise getting your bridesmaids, ushers and best man outfits instead?  After all, any money you save on their clothing budget might mean you're able to buy your dream pair of Christian Louboutin shoes for your wedding day!

Invitations from WBDesigns Featured on English Wedding

Beautiful Butterflies - www.wendybelldesigns.com

Hello again!  So...after yesterday's post, with me bearing all, showing you my wedding photos, I am once again, featured on English Wedding today.  Claire at English Wedding was so sweet when she saw my wedding photos and said that she'd like to do a mini feature on my wedding invitation designs ...of course I said yes!  I have known for over a week which day her post was going to be published and have been eagerly awaiting what she was going to say.  Claire has been extremely complementary of my designs from the first time I contacted her in October and today, I am delighted to say that she has shared this with all of her English Wedding readers!  So, for those of you who would like to know what she has said, please read her article "Wedding invitations for you"...

As Seen In Perfect Wedding Magazine

Wendy Bell Designs has been featured in Perfect Wedding Magazine!

I am delighted to say that my Art Nouveau Floral design has been featured in the January 2012 (Issue 63) edition of Perfect Wedding Magazine!  As we are heading into the festive season, we are being surrounded by all things sugar and spice, so Perfect Wedding Magazine has taken the opportunity to issue a feature on Peach & Cranberry wedding colour schemes.  My design is sitting quite comfortably next to Peggy Porschen’s butterfly cookies...what an honour!

Why not pop out and buy a copy of Perfect Wedding Magazine to help give you some inspiration with your wedding planning...?

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! 

Looking for Modern Wedding Invitations?

Monochrome Hearts Invitation Design

Planning a wedding?  Are you fed up with seeing the same plain, boring, handmade invitations?
Wendy Bell Designs specialises in producing high quality, designer invitations which meet each individual customer’s needs.  If you’re looking for a modern, untraditional wedding invitation then get in touch.  If you don’t see something within our personalised portfolio that quite suits your needs, why not consider using our bespoke design service?  We can work with your every step of the way to help create invitations which harmonise with your wedding.  We can create RSVP cards, table plans, menus, and many more to fit in with the entire collection so that your special day is completely coordinated.  If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, but know what you do and don’t like, then that’s a great start and we can begin to work together to create some fantastic ideas which you’re sure to love!  So why not get in touch...you never know, we may just be the perfect wedding invitation company for you!

Happy wedding planning!