An Intimate Relationship… with your photographer When it comes to wedding photography there is far more to the investment than just the money.  You may not realise it when you sit down to look at photographers’ websites (sometimes until your eyes blur), but your wedding photographer needs to also be invested in you.  And when I say invested I mean emotionally, psychologically, and whole-heartedly invested in you and your story.  Of all the people at your wedding, your photographer will be with you the entire time.  They will be in the midst of the emotions that will run throughout the…

There’s a reason it’s called the ‘great’ outdoors and the team at Plush Tents are proud to offer an idyllic wedding venue that plays no small part in making memories that last a lifetime. Their site can be found in a woodland copse at the foot of the South Downs and they’re proud to offer the best of both worlds; as well as the beautiful surroundings, they offer sumptuous yurts and cosy beds meaning you can embrace nature in comfort. The feedback from those who have stayed on site is always glowing and word of what they offer is beginning…

Our in-house fashionista, Lottie Emerson, catches up with bridal designer Rosemary Jane Carne… For the majority of us women we dream about our perfect day. We think about the weather, the food, the late cancellations, the dress and of course the groom. We live in a dream world when it comes to our wonderful white dress, however there is a lady who makes those dreams into reality. Her name is Rosemary Jane Carne. A wedding dress designer who is inspired by 19th century fashion. A woman taught by her mother to read a butterick pattern when she was young. She…

Lottie Emerson catches up with bridal designer and Doily Days Advertiser Tara Deighton… When I was 13 years old my mother told me something I will never forget. ‘’When you are older you will have a job. Find one you love doing and it will bring you joy and it will make you proud. Then it will no longer feel like a job and you can be happy, doing what you love everyday’’ The lucky ones in this world have this. Tara Deighton is one of those people. Tara has been in the bridal world for 3 years, she designs…

A homely home has always been important to me, from my bedroom when I was growing up, to my university digs and now my proper grown up flat… well, it’s probably smaller than my university digs to be honest but it’s mine, all mine 🙂 For me, it’s important to have bits and pieces around the home that mean something to you. I have old family photos, postcards my sister and I sent to my grandparents when we were kids, fridge magnets with meaningful sayings, pictures of my friends and vintage kitchenware I’ve picked up at car boot sales My…

When I started Doily Days way back in 2009 it was after a lot of soul searching. I wasn’t happy in the jobs I was doing and really wanted something to satisfy my creative side and fully embrace my passion for vintage styling (this was before vintage went CRAZY and took over everything). I just loved how things ‘looked’… especially vintage/country/cosy things. I used to pore over images in magazines and on blogs. I just didn’t know how to get into this world and I was frustrated. It’s crazy to think that six years later I have my own magazine,…

I’ve just spent a lovely Valentines weekend on the Kent coast. After a long and painful drive we checked into our room at The Salutation in Sandwich… yes, that’s right, Steph & Dom’s B&B (if you’re a fan of Gogglebox you’ll know what I’m talking about, if not you’ll have no idea). It’s a beautiful mansion house with landscape gardens. We were very well looked after by the staff and after Eggs Benedict in the morning (and the obligatory posing on the sofa) we hit the road and made the short drive to Margate. I’d heard mixed reviews about Margate…

Well hello there. I’m so sorry I’ve neglected my website news writing duties. I’ve been somewhat busy this year; buying, selling and renovating properties (well, making myself scarce while the builders work!). I’ve lived in five different places (including a static caravan) but am now firmly ensconced in my small (teeny tiny) new flat in Chichester and am about ready to enjoy the festivities. I have the small issue of my 35th birthday to contend with first though. My birthday is on Tuesday 23rd December (my address is available upon request if you’d like to send a card) and, if…

Issue 3 is imminent! We’re so very close, just a few last minute finishing touches and it’s off to the printers. It will be out at the beginning of March and we’re having a big party to celebrate on 6th March at The Funfair Club in Brighton. We love mingling with like minded folk…. and we love cocktails and Champagne so we’re VERY excited! I’m even having a dress especially made for me by Lisa Sheridan. We’ve ordered vintage fabric for new York – ooo er (the large print fabric with big green flowers)! The party is a joint party…

At the beginning of May Doily Days moved into premises on Church Road in Hove. It’s an office without being too ‘officy’ if you know what I mean. It’s a lovely light room, a place to work from that isn’t my kitchen table…. there’s a gorgeous feature fireplace in the room and we’ve adorned the walls with pictures – an old ‘Wish You Were Here’ film poster, a blown up cover image of issue 1, some framed press coverage and a gallery of images from our events. We have two VERY comfortable Parker Knoll wingbacks, a variety of mugs, a…