There's nothing better than cuddling up in a warm and cosy piece of tartan in winter, or a picnic on a comfy tartan rug in summer, so why not have that comfy cosy feeling on your wedding day?!

Pretty tartan details can add a real warmth and lots of character to your big day, particularly if its an outdoors affair or in mid-winter.

There's so many beautiful tartan dresses out there, from the traditional...

To the more modern!



And the man in your life can wear anything from the traditional kilt to a stylish three-piece or quirky jacket!

For a really modern twist add tartan accesories like brooches, sashes, and bands...

Tweed jackets and fascinators, and homemade bunting!

To carry the theme right through the wedding, or to help bring the outside in, add homely tartan features like cosy blankets and comfy chairs for your guests!

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After our recent trip to Marrakech it only seemed fair that I shared some of the beautiful things I came across and some of the ideas they conjured up!

I love the relaxed, chilled out ambience that cosy corners of Marrakech have, yet I've never been more excited by the hustle and bustle, comotion, and general craziness that Moroccan streets have in abundance!



For a truly Moroccan extravaganza, opt for lots of different textures and patterns in jewel colours.

Gold and copper candles, lamps, and lanterns add a glamorous ambience, whilst cushions, drapes and bunting add a relaxed feel.

Add lots of bright colours, tonnes of flowers, floor cushions, and low tables for a more contempory,

festival-like vibe.

To keep it authentic, make sure you have lots of clashing colours and twinkly lighting!



If the Moroccan colour palette isn't for you, use pastels, different hues of your favorite colour, or lots of whites. Adding lots of textures and patterns work particularly well with fewer

colours for a modern, elegant decor.

Pretty details can make all the difference so why not try keeping things simple, and add subtle Moroccan detailing for a unique, quirky edge.

Choosing a dress to go with this theme can be tricky as pretty much anything goes, but at the same time that's part of the beauty!!

Let your imagination go wild with unusual colours, flamboyant fabrics, floaty styles and gorgeous jewellery.

Coordinate bridesmaids by keeping dresses simple, using jewel colours in soft, floaty fabrics, and natural looking glossy hair - for the softest, shiniest hair ever try Argan oil, I swear by it now!!!

Try having bridesmaids wear similar dresses in different shades for real impact.

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It's a nice day for a white wedding...

There's nothing that screams elegance like a beautiful white wedding, and these days there's so many different takes on it that it doesn't have to be traditional!

With the majority of brides still choosing to don a white or ivory gown on their wedding day, you can now get a gorgeous dress, in any style, in an array of different shades of white.



No matter how many weddings people go to, photos they see, or stories they hear, the first thing people think of is a big, princessy, white dress...

If that's right up your street, then here's two of the biggest, bestest, whitest dresses I think I've ever seen!!!

For the full princess effect, team it with lots of roses, a flamboyant cake, and lots of detailing.

For a modern, more urban vibe, try mixing simple elegance with gritty detailing, keeping dresses plain yet with stunning features, and decor minimal yet eye catching.

Even if you want a dramatic white wedding,

it doesn't mean that you can't use a range of shades to keep the whole feel of it more relaxed.

I absolutely love this cupcake tower with it's photo back drop!

I also adore these backless lace dresses!!!

I also happen to love all shades of yellow when used in wedding detailing, baroque patterns, candles, sparkles, and roses... Need I say more?!

Lace is my favorite fabric to work with, I love the intricacy, the softness, the beauty, and the exquisite detailing, and it's so, so, so, so pretty!!

If you're thinking  of using lots of lace, just remember to keep your flowers simple.

Stick to wild flowers in pastel shades.

White also works great with a seasonal twist. Use flowers and details that reflect natures beauty for a classic, yet contempory look.

Even if you want to keep almost every detail pure white, tiny touches of your favorite colour can make all the difference. For an elegant look, stick to pastel shades, classic details, and timeless looks, but don't forget to throw things in that say something about your personality as a couple!

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Be the Belle of the Ball!!

I love everything about Paris; the Moulin Rouge, the Eiffel Tower, the amazing boutiques, all of the flea markets, their style, the chic patisseries, and the King Louis costume balls with their

swooshy skirts, gorgeous corsets, and beautiful detailing on everything.

So keeping this in mind, here's my modern take on this fabulous theme!

I adore this duck egg blue dress!!

Using pastel colours in froofy (I know that's not a real word, but it explains it perfectly!!!) fabrics, and mixing it with shiny details such as candlabras and cakestands, and incorporating roses in all your favorite colours, keeps the Parisian flamboyance alive, whilst giving it a modern twist.

You can also easily incorporate modern favorites such as sweetie tables, birdcages, bunting and pretty china, giving the whole theme a more relaxed feel!

One of the things I really love about this theme is that it really can be done using any colour! I've used mostly pastels here because they're my favorite colours, but jewel or berry colours would also make a real impact!



Try to match details for that elegant, costume ball look.

Here I've used clusters of flowers in similar shades across every piece!

Use pretty trinkets in similar hues as favours!

This way your guests will have something gorgeous to remind them of your big day to keep forever!!!

For more of a classic wedding take on this theme, stick to cream, coffee, pink hues, using cameos, table lamps, and beading for timeless elegance with plenty of ambience.

If you're after a more quirky, cool twist, add colour coordinated brogues instead of silvery stilettoes, and use browns, salmon pink and coral for a slightly retro feel!

For more inspiration visit our Facebook page!

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La Fiesta!!

I was recently very inspired by my friends photo's from her travels across India;

all of the colours, the flags, lanterns, the flamboyance...

This got me thinking, and, combined with the continued neon trend in fashion,

could make an utterly gorgeous festival wedding theme!

I then stumbled across the latest wedding trend to hit America, Push Pop Cakes!

They're just like the little cola flavoured push pops that were my favorite as a child, only cake, and come in any colour and flavour you could ever wish for!!

Combine the two and I think I've just come up with my favorite ever theme!!

The current popularity in cake pops and mini cakes, mostly down to the tea-party trend, has made way for these fabulous cakes, and the three go together perfectly!

They can also double up as both wedding cake and favours, whilst making eye-catching centre-pieces,

or looking the part amongst your favorite sweets and lollipops!

This vibrant feel can also be easily incorporated into the vintage and tea party themes too,

why not try several colours in your theme rather than just one or two,

or by using brights rather than pastels?!

It could also be added to a largely white palette for a more classic, elegant touch.

Try adding rainbow coloured invites, flowers, place settings, confetti, lanterns, and favours

amongst white linen, crockery, vases, and bridesmaids gowns.

Have pretty bottles of brightly coloured soft drinks, and your favorite beers from around the world dotted about for your guests to have throughout the day to add to the festival feel!!

You can even add cute 'Drink Me' tags like I have here!

Now all you need to do is find your perfect relaxed wedding dress!!

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Guest Blog by Stephanie from CAKE COUTURE!

Today, as an extra special treat, I have a guest blog for you from the lovely Stephanie at Cake Couture, who specialises in the yummiest, scrummiest cakes in all of Bristol!

They really are AMAZING and her cupcakes are definitely the prettiest I've ever seen!!!

Hi Stephanie! What do you love about cupcakes?

I love making cupcakes because I think they're fun and you can create a really lovely effect with lots of cupcakes that you can't get from a large cake. My most popular cake flavours are raspberry and coconut, and double chocolate, people love them! I use really good quality ingredients and put a lot of love in to my cakes which is what makes them taste so yummy!

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get inspiration for designs from nature, fashion and interiors. I love to wander around a pretty town or go for a country walk and just get inspired! I also can't help using lots of colour as I think it helps to lift your mood, which is what cake is for! 

 



What are your favorites?

I'm starting to design more wedding cakes as well which I like to be a little more feminine and romantic with. With weddings I love to be inspired by the wedding flowers or the wedding dress! Pretty roses and gorgeous lace are my favorite!

 

 

Thanks Stephanie!

 

Stephanie also runs cupcake decorating courses which would make a perfect present for a cake lover,

a fabulous hen party, or a more unique children's birthday party!

 

For more information about Cake Couture, prices, flavours, or just to get in touch, click here

 

Going Gothic...

2012's Designer Wedding Show was all about the unusual,

with top designers Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood using a much darker hue

with a rockier edge.

Ruffles also featured heavily in dresses in the Wang and Westwood camps, as well as in red carpet favorite Zuhair Murad's gorgeous dresses.

So if this less than traditional, gothic vibe is good enough for the likes of the stars, then it's good enough for Fit For a Queen!!

Here are some of my favorites to make Gothic the new glamorous...

Gothic doesn't have to be black!! Try browns, golds, and creams for a luxurios feel

Pastel hues, lace, and pearls are also gorgeous when used in a Gothic theme,

proving that Gothic can definitely be girly!!!

Birdcages are a dramatic, girly way of dressing any room.

Here we've used flowers, fairylights, and candles to add a touch of elegance

Add a bit of girly glamour by incorporating flocked candles, crystals, glass, mirrors, and baroque frames

Classic styles in contempory colours can add a much more understated, elegant feel to the Gothic take. Why not try black, burgundy, aubergine, or chocolate details on contempory dresses and cakes?

For more fabulous ideas and inspiring pics, visit Fit For A Queen's website!!

When You Wish Upon a Star...

Remember when you used to dream of a wedding that Cinderella would be proud of? Or those amazing dresses your Barbie used to wear when you arranged her wedding to Ken? Well now you really can make those dreams a reality!!

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I found out that both Disney and Barbie now do bridal ranges! I was actually searching for an unusual princess style dress for one of my best friends weddings, when I came across these delightful dresses, that are both stylish (in their own right!) and incredibly fun!!

This got me thinking... How far would you be able to go to get the fairytale wedding we all dreamed of as little girls? Well, it seems we can now have everything we’ve ever dreamed of!

Disney not only offer beautiful gowns and jewellery in the style of your favourite Disney Princess, but you can also have your nuptials in Disneyland Paris, Disneyworld Florida, or on a Disney Cruise... And yes that means it’s completely possible to have your wedding at the foot of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle! Alternatively you can have a beautiful service in one of their other gorgeous venues.

If you prefer something more quirky then the Barbie Bridal range is definitely for you!! In a range of soft, pastel hues, or the striking pink and black you instantly associate with Barbie, these dresses are the most eye-catching I’ve ever seen! There’s even a range of Grooms Wear so that you and your very own Ken can have the perfect matching wedding outfits!

And why stop at princess gowns? With sparkles, ruffles, lace, and feathered accessories being so easily available nowadays, you can turn almost any venue into a palace that would impress any princess! Castles and stately homes are the obvious choice for this theme, however, there’s no reason why it wouldn’t be possible to turn a grand hotel, or beautiful park setting into gorgeous surroundings for you to start your very own Happily Ever After.

There are also hundreds of options when it comes to choosing your cake. From soft pinks and creams, vibrant yellows, and candied colours, to rich chocolates, almost any flavour, colour, or design, can be incorporated into your wedding cake. With the current trends leaning towards cupcakes, there are also lots of other tasty treats to consider, such as macaroons and truffles, as well as the traditional tiered cake, which can be designed to match your wedding colour and theme.

After all, you’re supposed to be The Fairest of Them All on your wedding day!!