Original Source: Happy Holidays!
As I write this final feature before the holidays begin, it’s late on Christmas Eve, Eve. My children (and husband – lucky *&^%$!) are sleeping soundly, the fire is dying and I’ve just put the last – hastily – wrapped present on the pile ready for Santa’s visit tomorrow night.
It’s been a crazy couple of days full of last minute preparations, inbox clearing, shopping dashes, eagerly anticipated visits to catch up with friends and an unexpected hangover from hell (oops!), but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Our year here at Brides Up North HQ and UNVEILED Towers has been no less hectic or exciting, and as I draw breath and get ready to switch on my out of office for real, I want to send some extra special Christmas wishes to our readers, supplier friends and all who support us or work alongside us. Can you believe we celebrate a decade of the blog and brand in 2020?!
I truly hope that your festive season is merry and bright – and make sure to get some rest, because I’ve seen what we have planned for you in 2020, and it looks set to be the best and busiest year yet!
As the editorial team take a short break, we’ll be leaving you with a reduced blogging schedule so that you still get your daily dose of wedding lovely. Usual service will recommence on Monday 6th January 2020 (a shiny new decade!) but in the meantime watch out for recaps of some of our favourite Real Weddings from the year so far, starting on 27th December.
Drop in every day for the very prettiest, most unique wedding inspiration and – if you are a Brides Up North bride – to see if your real wedding was one of our top picks… but until then, I’m sharing this elegant holiday-inspired styled shoot, set at beautiful North East venue, Brinkburn Northumberland.
Providing a super chic alternative to the sparkle and pinecones usually associated with the season, this gorgeous editorial demonstrates how to strip back the glitz but retain a level of glamour using opulent tones, simple décor and a winning combination of festive foliage.
So, as we count down to Christmas, I’ll hand over the blog to Newcastle-based photographer Cristina Ilao who captured the fine art festivities so very beautifully.
With images by Cristina Ilao Photography
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