Instead, we combined the cost of canapés and a starter to create what the caterer called a ‘walking starter’ – it was basically a big grazing table with lots of mezze style nibbles that people could help themselves to. I’m not a fan of teeny little canapés, you never get any and you’re starving by the main meal. Rethink traditions and curate your own day. – A supplier might say that something’s not possible, but it likely is if you really want it. Our parents didn’t really mind in the end and they still got their time with us during other moments in the wedding. Instead of a traditional top table, we had an informal set-up just like all the other tables in the room, with our best friends rather than family. But you’ll feel more at ease on the day if you focus on what you want, not what you think you should do. We felt a lot of pressure both being only children. – Everyone will have their opinion but keep remembering it’s your wedding, not their’s. Everything from the slightly rough around the edges venue with its artfully peeling paint to the sharing plates, flickering candlelight and homemade natural linen napkins helped set that mood. We’re a fairly quiet, chilled out couple who don’t like being the centre of attention, so we wanted the wedding to feel relaxed, laid-back and intimate. – Also think about your values as a couple, so that you can create a day that really reflects you both. We chose to put all our budget into the food and catering as we love eating out and wanted our guests to have a really beautiful meal (meaning we scrimped on a DJ and drinks), but some people might prioritise a really good band, or have fewer people at a more expensive venue. – Make a list of your key priorities for the day and rate your must-haves against some of the things you could probably do without, so you can work out where to save and where to splurge. In this blog post I share my practical tips. What really helped, though, was honing in on my style, focusing on us (and not worrying about what other people would think) and taking things step by step. It did and it was wonderful, and to be honest I still can’t believe it happened. When I first started planning my wedding, I would look through Pinterest and beautiful wedding images and think I’m never going to be able to achieve that there’s just so much to do! It was overwhelming at the beginning and I didn’t know if it would all come together. But by taking a considered approach, and knowing what to prioritise and where to save, you can have a wedding that’s stylish and designed especially for you. With all the things to think about, it’s easy to lose sight of what you first wanted for the day and feel like the planning (and budget) is getting out of control. Hopefully it will help simplify things if you’re in the midst of planning your own wedding, whatever that day looks like for you and your style. It’s the final post for wedding week – I’ve blogged about all the simple details from the big day (see the posts here, here and here), now I’m going to share everything I’ve learnt in the process of planning my minimalist wedding. London’s best interiors bloggers, Ideal Home, February 2017 ![]() Inspiration worth following: four Instagrammers to follow, Grazia magazine, April 2019 ![]() ![]() Top 10 UK Interior Design Blogs, Vuelio, September 2018 and 2019 With a background in architecture, Cate also works with homeowners to bring calm and clarity to their interior spaces, with simple solutions that can evolve with them – from full makeovers to furniture sourcing.Ĭ is your design resource for calm, simple interiors with a focus on sustainability and soul #thesimpleeveryday An introvert through and through, Cate is fascinated with how our homes can become our inner sanctuaries, soothing our souls and uplifting our wellbeing.Ĭate has been named one of London’s best interior bloggers (Vuelio 2018 & 2019 and Ideal Home magazine) and has been featured in The Times, Grazia, House Beautiful, Enki magazine, Elle Decoration Denmark and Apartment Therapy. She set up her blog in 2011, sharing simple design for everyday living. Cate St Hill is an interiors writer, stylist and designer based in London.
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