I have known about the amazing Royal Steamline for a little while now, thanks to their stand out, exceptionally beautiful wedding stationery. So when they decided to come onboard as a Whimsical Wonderland Wedding vendor love family member i was over the moon.

Royal Steamline describe their staionery as curious, with their tag line “Vintage wedding invitations from a time that never was…” it just gets you hook line and sinker immedietly.

If you are looking for something spectaular to set the tone of your wedding day, then read on.…

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I think it’s high time i introduced to you another of Whimsical Wonderland Weddings vendor love family members :-)

Today i am thrilled to be getting to know the lovely and über talented Pete Cranston Photography. I so love Pete’s dreamy yet classic, emotional images and think you will too.

{w} Hi Pete, could you firstly tell {www} readers a little bit about you?

I’m Pete, I’m originally from Belfast but after many homes in many places I now live in Bristol. I’m a husband to Jo and a dad to two boys.

I’m a wedding photographer, which makes me very happy.

{w} What do you love/dislike about your job?

I love getting to meet so many wonderful people that want me to be there on their wedding day. I feel honoured to be the one to craft a visual record for them.

There’s nothing I dislike about the job. There are things I dislike about the industry. I think there are too many people out there with a ‘hit and hope’ approach, and when it comes to someone’s wedding day that just isn’t on. I truly believe that everyone should be able to have the very best record of his or her day, no matter what the budget.

{w} How did you get into photography and into the wedding industry?

I wasn’t brought up with a camera in my hand, but I’ve always been creative. I spent a long time as a well respected, fine dining chef, and although I loved what I did. I never felt it was satisfying my visually creative side. I began making short films and this eventually lead in to photography. I was working in London doing music and editorial work before finding my niche with portraiture. Wedding photography was the natural progression for my love of big events and small details.

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Time for a little lunch break browsing i think. If you are looking for your wedding stationery and have yet to find the ‘one’ i think i may be able to help today.

As soon as i saw Wolf Whistle’s stationery designs, i literally died and went to heaven. Perfectly whimsical, beautifully designed and painted in my favourite watercolour medium and in delicious candy colours. I tell you what, i so want Brooke to draw me something, what a talent she is.

And Brooke being the lovely lady she is, is offering WWW readers 15% off any bespoke designs or commissioned portraits booked before 19th May 2012.… you lucky lot!

{w} Hi Brooke, could you firstly tell {www} readers a little bit about you?

Wolf Whistle is a small art and stationery design studio based in London. It is a new venture by Brooke Woolley, currently offering personalised, illustrated wedding stationery suites to creative couples.

I have a fine art background, receiving a BFA in sculpture in 2004. I have exhibited in New Zealand and the United Kingdom and continue to practice art alongside my business.

{w} What do you love/dislike about your job?

Wolf Whistle is something I do in addition to a day job at the moment and it’s really great to come home and be creative as the day job is most definitely not!  I genuinely love to paint portraits so I am most happy doing this.

{w} How did you get into the wedding industry?

It’s a bit of a cliché, but I designed my sister-in-law’s wedding stationery and have really just taken it from there.  I have always pursued creative endeavors however, and whilst the wedding industry is quite new to me, creating art/illustration to commission is something I have done for years.

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Morning and happy Monday to you :-) To start the week off, what better way than to get to know a top professional live band, The New Breed.

Sophie the lead singer of The Néw Breed has had an impressive and diverse career in music, and now leads The New Breed, who provide live musical entertainment for events. with over 1300 weddings under their belt what better choice can there be for your wedding entertainment.

I do so love live music, you can’t beat it. Read on for more about The New Breed, and some great tips about choosing a live band for your wedding.

{w} Hi Sophie, could you tell readers a little bit about you?

I am the singer and leader of The New Breed, a full time professional band supplying live music for weddings and corporate events. We have performed at over 1,300 weddings across the UK and offer a very wide range of music. This ranges from intimate jazz and swing ideal for the wedding ceremony or wedding breakfast, through to the full band performing a wide selection of soul, Motown, rock and pop for the evening reception.

{w} What do you like/dislike about your job?

My work is varied, unpredictable and consequently very exciting! I get to meet different people enjoying some of their happiest moments literally every week. My career involves traveling across the UK and abroad. I therefore get to see and perform at some of the most beautiful and prestigious venues in the world. I was lucky enough to be the very first artist to perform at London’s O2 Arena upon its opening which I am very proud of! I beat Bön Jovi to the stage by a week!!

What I hate most.….the long journeys to and from home and getting stuck in traffic. The irregular eating patterns aren’t great either. I don’t have a weekend social life as this is the busiest time for bands so I miss out on a lot of parties and celebrations. It’s quite strange to stop and think about it actually, I am out every week celebrating with people who are complete strangers!

{w} How did you get into music and into the wedding industry?

I started my career as an actress and worked with Matt Lucas in the National Youth Theatre. After some time in the theatre I decided that singing was what I really wanted to do. I went professional at the age of 22 and parties, weddings and tours all over the world suddenly became my reality! My life is never dull. I have recorded 4 albums, written for film, featured on many TV documentaries and have supported such diverse acts as The Sugababes, McFly and Will Young.

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Morning {www}ers… i have something fresh and exciting to share with you this morning.

Appy Couple is a smart phone app dedicated to helping couples share their wedding information, whist having fun. Not only do you get an app but you also get a free coördinated wedding website too. Where you can share images and receive RSVPs all through your phone, on the go.

The app is not only super stylish with many design options, but really easy to use and totally accessible.

And the best part? Limited {www} readers can use it for free! Wohoooo… just use the invitation code: WWWSP1

{w} Hi girls, could you firstly tell {www} readers a little bit about you?

We’re Sharmeen Mitha and Susanne Dunlap, co-founders of a tech startup in NY called Appy Couple. We wanted to give engaged couples an awesome, gorgeous way to easily share the information and excitement of their wedding—from the engagement to the honeymoon and beyond. So we created our super-easy service that lets them customize and publish their own mobile wedding app to share with guests, family and friends.

{w} What do you love/dislike about your job?

Being in a tech startup is amazing. Seeing something go from idea to reality is a real thrill! And getting great feedback from couples who are already using Appy Couple is the best reward of all.

{w} How did you get into the wedding industry?

We sort of fell into the wedding industry because we saw a need for what we wanted to create. We’ve been to lots of family weddings recently, and wanted to find a way to take some of the stress off of brides and grooms, and make it easy for them to share information, pictures, get RSVPs etc.

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