These are two “Real Brides”, Lowri ( left) and Louise – two real Rosie Willett wearing brides to be exact.

And because of the hugely successful competition we held last month there are now three Rock My Wedding Rosie Willett brides waiting patiently to show off their delicious accessories come W-day.

Now I say three but actually there were four. Our first prize winner Abbi was so delighted with the promise of a headpiece and a jewellery set that after reading some of the other entires decided she needed to share the wealth.

“Hi Charlotte and Rebecca, it’s Abbi B here, the winner of the Rosie Willett pretty competition.

Lots of love
Abbi B xxxxx”

Queue me with a massive lump in my throat and that absolutely lovely feeling that comes with the realisation the people you have “brought together” as it were are that generous, thoughtful and kind. And that altogether the RMW community via advice, support and limitless generosity have enabled many a beautiful bride to have the day of their dreams.

Oh and of course Emma was duly contacted and will soon be the proud owner of a bespoke Sylvia flower comb in the colour scheme of her choice. We love.

And to further share the generosity with our readers Rosie is offering a 10% discount to those of you that were not on the main prize list – just enter RMW10 at the checkout on Rosie’s website, the discount is available until next Tuesday the 19th April.

This little episode actually really got me thinking, how much stuff do us marrieds keep from W-day gathering dust in the loft?

A lot I bet.

And the question is, do we really need to keep it?

The other day I was fetching down some um……shoes ( many pairs up there lovelies – sometimes just have to have a check and remind myself!) and I managed to knock a box full of “things” flying down the stairs ( yes I know – a right ruddy clumsy Madam as well as a footwear hoarder)

In the box amongst other odds and ends were a few little pieces of pretty from my own wedding, decor that is not dressing anything, just kept hidden away in the dark.

“What a waste” was my initial thought – especially as I had cracked one of my Posh Graffiti letters right down the middle. Why hadn’t I given these to someone who might have benefitted from them? And how nice to think of them making someone else’s Big Day memorable, someone who may not be as fortunate as me.

So then I really got thinking. Maybe every so often we should have some kind of sale, where the RMW community share things for free and give away big day items in return for someone elses happiness.

I’m not sure how I would co-ordinate it yet but as per usual I have a few ideas up my Blog Queen sleeves.

And as a starter for ten I am going to make sure some of my own items don’t fester in the O’Shea rafters for any longer, I am going to give away my “I DO ” letters ( a wee bit of glue and the “O” is as good as new ) some wooden hearts and some cute stands that would work for signs/and or a dessert table.

*Images courtesy of Jordan Banks at Source Images

I have no idea if anyone would even want them ( O’Shea vintage perhaps?!) but if you do then just drop a comment in the box below, if there is more than one then I’ll just get out the RMW (fancy) hat.

And any ideas you have on the management of this “Pay It Forward” initiative and how it would work on RMW then your advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Charlotte xxx