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Fortunately the fabulous Jodie has sent us in some pointers that she picked up during her wedding planning to help other couples on their journey now too. Her wedding DIY is fabulous and we love the detail and her entertainment throughout the day. </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> <img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0006-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="text-align: center; width: 100%;"></h3><h3>- When setting up a DIY wedding, speak with your venue about hiring the space the day before, then make a small team of people that will help you set up- don't try and do it on your own! Allow plenty of time and take lots of your own photos of all the little things you have created and what the room looked like before and after.</h3><h3><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0003-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"></h3><h3><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0002-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br><o:p> <br></o:p>- Create a Pinterest board and add any ideas, things you have created and things you have bought for your wedding to the board so you can see your wedding visually coming together- take your own pictures and upload- remember to keep board a secret until after the big day (even from your husband if you are posting pictures of your dress and fittings!)</h3><h3><br><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0005-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></div></h3><h3><o:p><br></o:p>-Write down all your suppliers and contact numbers- especially of those that you are using to hire in props, tables, plates etc and get a time for deliveries - you'll need to co-ordinate everything and everyone!</h3><h3><o:p> </o:p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0018-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><o:p><br></o:p>-Make a budget - and try and stick to it! If you create a list at the beginning of all the things you want and a rough price guide - then try and stay with that as financial stress is the last thing you want.</h3><h3><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0027-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></div><o:p> <br></o:p>- Always be brave - most things can be made by yourself- and you'll have probably never made them before, but have a go and you and your guests will love them so much more if you made them yourself- use online videos for advice, tips and classes - rope creative family or friends in to help! </h3><h3><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0025-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><o:p><br></o:p></h3><h3><o:p><br></o:p>-Join online groups and forums , and talk with other brides. Lots of people love DIY weddings and there will be so much love and support - and lots of ideas you may not have thought of!<o:p> </o:p></h3><h3 style="text-align: center; "><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0024-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></h3><h3>-Buy lots of boxes (or borrow!) and sort into what you'll need for different areas and parts of the day- i.e a box for Bridesmaids and Groomsmen gifts, a box of table dcor, a box of hanging decorations etc. </h3><h3>Here are Jodie's incredible wedding suppliers:</h3><p class="MsoNormal">Photography - <a href="https://www.aaronjeffelsphotography.com/" target="_blank">Aaron Jeffels Photography</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Videography- <a href="https://fireandice.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fire and Ice</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Fire performers- <a href="https://www.dracarysfire.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dracarys-Fire andAerial performers</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cake- <a href="https://www.cabbagepatchbakery.com/" target="_blank">Cabbage Patch Bakery</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Wedding dress- Phoenix Gown from <a href="https://www.sophia-jobridal.co.uk/bridal" target="_blank">Sophia-Jo Bridal Boutique</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Wedding shoes- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/inannabespokeshoes/" target="_blank">Inanna bespoke shoes</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Suit- <a href="https://www.dandythreads.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dandy Threads</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Makeup - <a href="http://gemmarimmingtonmakeup.com/" target="_blank">Gemma Rimmington</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hair- Cheryl from <a href="http://www.bridalhairnortheast.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bridalhairnortheast</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Bride Crown- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HowlingMoonUK" target="_blank">Howling Moon</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Church and Venue- St Nicholas Church/The Parish Hall Guisborough<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Flowers-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/allanrabyfloraldesigns/" target="_blank"> Allan Raby Floral designs</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Wedding Cars- <a href="https://yorkshirevehiclehire.co.uk/" target="_blank">Yorkshire Vehicle Hire</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Catering- <a href="https://bigdsbbq.net/" target="_blank">Big D's BBQ</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Band- <a href="https://www.blackbeardsteaparty.com/" target="_blank">Blackbeards Tea Party</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Iron Throne- <a href="https://www.palletearth.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pallet Earth</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Drapes and lighting- <a href="https://www.coolblu.co.uk/" target="_blank">CoolBlu </a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Prop hire- <a href="http://www.costume-company.co.uk/" target="_blank">Costume Company UK ltd</a> /<a href="https://www.icatchingevents.co.uk/themed-events-prop-hire/#themes" target="_blank">Event Prop hire</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>We made ourselves:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Place card clay shields<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Napkin leaves<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Top table flower decoration<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Centrepiece table frames- made of GOT paper from the book<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Button holes<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Gift packs for the children<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Order of service<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">- Prosecco cart<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Confetti from dried rose petals from the garden<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">-Seating plan<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">-invitations<font face="Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0013-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0033-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0004-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0007-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0031-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0012-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0026-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0023-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0022-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0019-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0035-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0030-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p><p><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0009-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="../blogimages/26543879/pretty-and-punk0020-game-of-thrones-wedding-inspiration-manchester-wedding.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><br></p><p> </p>` let parser = new DOMParser() let _document = parser.parseFromString($string, "text/html") let ele = _document.getElementsByTagName("IMG") for(let i = 0; i < ele.length; i++) { let wrapper = _document.createElement('a'); wrapper.href = ele[i].src wrapper.setAttribute('data-fancybox', 'gallery'); let myImg = ele[i] wrapper.appendChild(myImg.cloneNode(true)); myImg.parentNode.replaceChild(wrapper, myImg); } let mainEle = document.getElementById("posttext") mainEle.appendChild(_document.getElementsByTagName("BODY")[0]) </script> </body> </html>
