If you are thinking this must be a photo shoot then you would be very very wrong. This a 100% super stylish real bride… have you checked out the shoes?!

We’ve loved Retro week but we sincerely hope you enjoy next week just as much – we think you just might.

The Weekly Round Up

We started off Retro week by telling you all about lomography.com and how you could win lots of lovely cameras and cute London notebooks….

Then we brought to you some of the coolest W-day pretty in all of blog land – even if we do say so ourselves. First up it was contemporary colour pop, followed by one of my floral favourites and a fun-filled day of music and fashion. Last but not least it was our first ever big day where the ceremony had exactly zero guests – unless you count the photographers…. And those jars? genius I tell you.

Vix was definitely a sexy 60′s siren and we were chuffed to bits that so many of you have downloaded our Jar Of Hearts templates – more colour combinations coming up ASAP!

We loved RMW Real Bride Kelly’s stationery triumph and bridesmaids dresses (I want one for myself..) and it was great to see you all join in the great hair debate.

We would really REALLY like you to tell us if you enjoy a themed week every once in a while – we have a few up our blogging sleeves. And if you are now swayed to go Retro then have another wee look at these Mood Boards for some amazing inspiration.

See you tomorrow oh gorgeous ones

Charlotte xxx

These heels are what dreams are made of.

The Weekly Round Up

Sonja and Shane were all sorts of raspberry red and apple green whilst Esme and Tom did DIY in softer sorbet hues , Lizzie and Nick’s Big Day was all types of blue not to mention trouser splitting fun…and last but not least? Caro and Simon. They were ALL shades of awesome with their umbrella themed day.

Vix, Jenny and I shared our nail polish favourites , I saw the light (or rather Catherine Mead sent it via email…) and Jen and Jamie kissed on a train, danced in the street and generally made us all jealous as hell and ready to hop on the next Eutostar to Paris so we can do the same.

Real bride Jo shared all of her shoe candy favourites and the trouble with teeth (she’s not far off having no trouble at all – they look pretty perfect to me), Adam went all Groom fashion guru and felt the need to include some tartan next time (!) and I shared some make-up, shopping and hair tips and my latest girl crush.

In other news, you probably need to get yourselves over to Mango, possibly the greatest high street spring collection I’ve seen thus far. And if you are looking for a cute, cheap and universally flattering jumper then you need to check out this one.The coral is HOT.

Oh and this smoking suit jacket has been reduced to £39.90. You need it in your life for those going-somewhere-a-bit-fancy-what-do-I-wear moments….looks ace with jeans and a slinky vest.

And talking of fancy… tomorrows post is exactly that.

Big Someone Tell Me To STEP AWAY From The On-Line Shopping Basket Love

Charlotte xxx

Right now I am ALL about the back flash.

It was another brilliant week feedback wise thanks to you gorgeous lot…. I hope we can make this one just as ace.

Our real weddings were as lovely as ever, RMW bride Emily caused a blue colour palette and fringe sensation, Rhiannon rocked an entire rainbow, Joy bought more of her namesake than anyone thought possible (i.e. huge JOY) and Lauren was the actual angel of Islington.

On the fashion front you swooned over Sassi Holfords 2012 collection, Shirley’s chic maids gowns (AND super stylish paper goods) and Jenny explained how NOT to buy three and a half wedding dresses.

It has become apparent you would love a whole lot more ‘Moon posts (we’ll definitely make that happen) and beauty discussions are increasingly popular too, both for ladies (thanks to Mariam Jensen) and the boys (thanks to erm…Adam)

Some of the pretty we have to share with you this week even left Adam a bit lost for words (it must be good then..)

See you tomorrow lovelies!

Big Sunday Love

Charlotte xxx

At the moment I have a thing for fringes. I also have a thing for this bride’s sexy smoky eye and the fact that everything else is so pretty it will actually hurt your eyes. No kidding.

As I said yesterday, it’s been an immense week on RMW – I have laughed, I have cried, I have done several little dances around RMW HQ (Adam says I call it dancing but actually I flail around like a berk…) and it’s all because of you guys, our bloomin’ brilliant community.

Love you lot so we do.

Anyway I digress….

Here is a round up of the 2012 (so far) bits and bobs:

The girl who also gives very good fringe Madam Vix, started us off with being a Little Miss Worry pants, I think after you gorgeous lot were so nice in response to her concerns she now feels heaps better.

It was a whole lot of outdoorsy fun W-day wise with some Rustic Garden Beauty, Sara and Ali’s Colour Pop cool, some modern elegance (that was planned in two weeks!!!) and last but not least a big day at River Cottage – as in THE River Cottage.

You made my week with all of your amazing feedback on my Bat Out of Hell Post (who knew Meatloaf could be so inspiring?) and Adam’s head is as big as one of those giant helium balloons after he showed off shared his design skills for the RMW Real Bride Hen Party branding.

I also got to do my favourite thing (talk about COSMETICS) and loved reading all of your stories on my Sometimes It’s The Small Things post (especially Pamela’s – go forth and have a butchers if you haven’t already…)

So I guess that just leaves a few little bits you might be interested in (do let me know if this extra waffle I put on Saturday sneak peek is not really necessary by the way, I shall not be offended in the least)

1. Browns Bride are having a sample sale… AND IT”S UP TO 70% off. You know what that means? Up to 70% off your Wang people (not to mention a whole host of other fancy designers such as Alberta Ferretti and Oscar De La Renta). It is on the 22nd of January and it’s on a first come first serve basis. Personally should I have the opportunity I would be up against the glass windows at 11am sharp like those serious sale shoppers outside of Harrods…

2. My favourite filling AND healthy lunch time food is Nigella’s Sunshine Soup which I guess because it’s um….cold? I only really make in the winter. And if I can make it ANYONE can.

3. I saw this Ibiza W-day and it made me want to wear bright orange shoes and gold statement jewellery – I love brides that dare to be that little bit different.

Please do come back tomorrow for further fabulous!

Big How Does One Get Locks As Shiny As That Above Bride..? Love

Charlotte xxx

Charlotte: Happy New Years Eve you gorgeous lot!, I can’t believe today is officially the last day of 2011, where did the year go exactly?!

For me personally, and as I imagine for many of you, 2011 has been a year of a few minor lows but generally major highs – I look back on everything that’s happened and all in all I’m eternally grateful for my health and happiness. As I get older (and hopefully wiser) I’ve learnt to appreciate every single moment as much as I possibly can, life is precious, as are those we love so I plan to spend 2012 doing much of the same, spending as much time as I can with family and friends and working really damn hard at something I enjoy and believe in.

As for my New Year’s resolution?

I only have one really, and that’s to believe in myself a bit more. My new motto is “You want it? then go out and make it happen” …because you know what? I think whomever said you can never have it all is a great big ruddy fibber.

Oh and wear a Mermaid costume. I have always wanted to wear a sequin tail – preferably is some kind of turquoise hue. I’m hoping someone will invite me to a fancy dress party so I have an excuse…. and if not I’ll just throw one myself (you’re all invited – obviously)

Have a fabulous one RMW’ers and don’t forget to leave us your resolutions and 2012 plans in the comments box below.

Big See You In 2012 Love

Charlotte xxx

Adam: I’m not going to give myself a strict gym commitment that I just won’t keep. Instead I’m just going to say that every time I get back from the gym I’m going to back my bag for the next time I go. To make easier to go when I can fit it in.

I’m going to find more time for friends… I have already started this and it’s been quite successful so far… But I NEED to keep it up!

I’m going to learn to play the piano. I’m 31 but I’m bloody well going to do it.

Some smaller things:

I’m going to eat less take away food.

I’m going to give up alcohol in the week (for a bit anyway).

I’m going to sort through that mountain of paperwork.

Once that’s done I’m going to attempt to never have a mountain of paperwork again (maybe just a foothill)…

Happy New Year Folks.

Adam.

Jenny: I love what the start of a New Year signifies, sweeping the old cobwebs away and starting with a fresh clean slate. I am so over making new years resolutions though, I’ve wasted too much money in gym membership and fallen off the ‘will not drink wine during the week’ wagon umpteen times so I generally just try to be a better person. So this year, my only resolution, is to try and be better.

Being over in Asia I am looking forward to my first expat experience of Chinese New Year – it seems to have so much more meaning over here. For starters it relates to lunar activity, so the celebration marks the end of the Winter season and the beginning of Spring. So I will be having a mahoosive spring clean and organise some crap in my cupboards, sounds boring but I love having a good clear out!

Also, as a married couple, we can be asked for Red Envelopes of money from singletons, children, and the elderly, and Mr O’s boss has already given him a heads up that he’ll be asked for a fair few envelopes from the blokes at work. I can’t get my head round this, actually going up to a complete stranger and asking for money? Sounds like a ruddy good deal for the single people out there! Also the Chinese are a bit funny about numbers too. The numbers 6, 8, and 9 are lucky because they sound like other chinese words that have positive meanings. However I have been told not to give $4, $14, $24 etc as the number 4 sounds like the chinese word for ‘death’ and is considered very bad luck! This is why over here you’ll find that a lot of buildings are missing the 4th floor, or the 40-49th floor, and they avoid using the number 4 at all! This all fascinates me, I am going to throw myself head first into this new culture and try my hardest not to offend (although me being me I will probably get something wrong). Red is the colour of happiness and joy, so I shall be rocking the Chinese New Year by wearing my hot red lippy at all times, by trying NOT to drink too much wine, and by passing out lucky red envelopes to thank the Hong Kongese for welcoming me into their amazing culture!

Happy New Year to all our wonderful readers, here’s to a happy, healthy, wealthy and positive 2012!

Team Oatham xxx

Vix: Well 2011 for me has been a bit of a whirlwind, some fantastic times including Malcs 30th, our brother and sister in-laws amazing wedding in the Seychelles, getting engaged in Italy and seeing some great friends tie the knot. It’s also had some lows, redundancy and my account got raided by some nasty thief who’s spent all my money all just before Christmas bad times….

My new years resolution for 2012 is the same as 2011′s and I propose to do something amazing for someone else, something completely selfless and rewarding. This year I surprised Malc for his 30th with a gift that I know he always wanted, it cost a small fortune but the look on his gorgeous face was so worth it.

2012 I plan to do something amazing for a stranger, I am in the middle of signing up to volunteer at the Royal Star and Garter home for the elderly, I plan to give some of my time to someone that really needs it, whether it’s just a cuppa and a chat with someone who has no-one to talk to or accompanying someone to church on a Sunday who cannot get there on their own. I miss my grand parents and I want to give something back. I know they will be proud of me and I say it’s completely selfless but the feeling of utter selflessness will make me feel good so it’s not completely selfless I guess??

Oh and my other one is to give up crisps and chocolate, I was planning on giving up alcohol for Jan but I just don’t think I will make it, is that awful??

So a MAHOOSIVE Happy New Year to every single one of you and roll on 2012 – New Year, new start!!!!

Lots of love

Vix xxx