We were really chuffed recently to have one of our summer 2008 weddings featured in Wedding Flowers magazine. Below is a scan of the page featured . More information on this wedding can be found on our Gallery pages.
Archive for September, 2009
We love ribbon
Here at Bespoke, we are always armed with reels of ribbon at our weddings.
It comes in handy for all sorts of little last minute touches which make a big difference. We therefore find ourselves a little addicted to ribbons and love some of the offerings on one of our favourite sites Cox and Cox. Their spools of ‘Luxembourg Ribbon’ in delicate shades of pink, sage green, ivory and chocolate are lovely to wrap around napkins, or decorate glasses with pretty little bows. We also really like the ‘To Have and To Hold Ribbon’ made in soft ivory and old rose pink; it’s great for tying around flowers or special gifts.
And if you’re ribbon addicts like us (and are based in London) you might like to drop by Barnett Lawson. It’s a little gem of a place and a real treasure trove full to the brim with ribbons and trimmings galore.
Well-fed wedding guests – Part Two
Continuing with our theme of understanding and planning for guests with special diets, here are a few further things to be aware of.
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the sugar in milk called lactose. This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is normally produced in the small intestine. Sufferers have to avoid; milk, ice cream, cheese, cream, sour cream, chocolate, and butter. There are many non-dairy or ‘lactose free’ products available today as substitutes.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin (a hormone that is needed to convert sugar). There are two main types of diabetes:
Type 1 – When the body is unable to produce any insulin. This type of diabetes usually appears before the age of 40, less common and non-preventable. Sufferers often have to replace the insulin into their body by form of injection.
Type 2 – When the body can still make some insulin, but not enough, or when the insulin that is produced does not work. This type of diabetes usually appears in people over the age of 40, and is the most common accounting for 85% of all people with diabetes.
They keep their diet high in fibre, low in fat and relatively low in sugar. Pulses, green vegetables and whole-grains are all low on the glycaemic index. Other foods popular with diabetics are; grilled white meat such as chicken and turkey, oily fish or lean meats, vegetables, starchy carbohydrates such as pasta, bread and potatoes and fruits like berries, peaches and melons.
Food Allergies
Food allergies occur when your body mistakes certain foods as harmful, and produces antibodies, which then react negatively to the food when it is next consumed – causing an ‘allergic reaction’. Some food allergies result in immediate, severe and even life-threatening symptoms (such as severe nut allergy), whereas others take longer to develop and are less severe. People with food allergies stick to a balanced diet, just without the problem foods. These foods can be replaced with an alternative to ensure consumption of all essential nutrients.
It’s best to ask guests to send you details of their special diets with their RSVP to the wedding invitation.
New Find – Dance Floor Decals
We came across this new little touch the other day whilst perusing our latest copy of US wedding magazine, Modern Bride.
We thought the dance floor decals from Cathys Concepts were a lovely way of adding a little splash of colour and personalising to you and your wedding, especially if you have a dancefloor which is not being used for showcasing the wedding cake. There are lots of options on design but naturally we like the elegance one.
We have yet to come across these in the UK, although we’re sure it won’t be long!
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