Paper Flower Power

Tissue Paper Peonies *** Peony season is coming to an end, but it doesn’t have to!  Peonies are up there in my list of favourite flowers…maybe it’s because before they fully open, they look like delicious scoops of ice cream! … Continue reading

Start the Day the Tasty Way

Bridal Brunch: Cinnamon Buns (/Rolls) *** The perfect morning pastry, served warm that melts in the mouth.  So basically works on any given day, but if you’re starting to think about your wedding morning, this would have to be up… Continue reading

Hanging with the Best

DIY Personalised Wedding Hanger *** On the wedding morning as the bride-to-be is getting ready, the photographer always tries to capture a shot of the wedding gown.  They know how many hours you spent looking at dresses, travelling to boutiques,… Continue reading

Get Them Started

Engagement ‘Starter Pack’ *** When I was planning my wedding, a big part of what made the whole experience so special was how much everyone around me seemed to love a wedding…the interest, the positivity, the excitement! So now when… Continue reading

For Adults Only

Elderflower and Prosecco Ice Lollies Adults only treat inspiration to cool down on these warm and sunny days! These elderflower and prosecco ice lollies can be taken to the next level by adding edible flowers (we’ve used borage) or fruit… Continue reading

Hoppy Easter!

Bunny Napkin Folding DIY *** This spring presents more challenges than most, perhaps you’ve had to postpone your wedding or your Easter Sunday family gathering is not going to be what you’d envisioned.  This year is going to be different… Continue reading

The Way to a Person’s Heart…

DIY Shortbread Heart Biscuit Cake *** So not actually a cake, but a very delicious and not so complicated way to really impress if you need a last minute solution for Valentine’s Day! This week’s edible DIY is three layers… Continue reading

It’s Not All About the Bride

Men’s Wedding Day Bathroom Basket We’re giving the guys a bit of attention today with a Wedding Day Washroom Kit of their very own. If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we put together a kit… Continue reading

To Have and To Munch

Gingerbread Bride & Groom Cake Toppers *** Recipe – makes 30 biscuits (approx.).  We actually only need two for the cake toppers, the rest are just for fun! Ingredients: 350g Plain Flour 85g Golden Syrup 175g Dark Muscovado Sugar 100g… Continue reading

And they lived ‘apple-y’ ever after…

Toffee/Chocolate Apple Wedding Favours *** Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and …. wedding favours?!  Yes that’s right, as autumn and winter are upon us it is time to consider season appropriate wedding favours for your guests. In… Continue reading

Not to Upstage the Happy Couple, but….

Munchkin (Mini) Pumpkin Cake Toppers *** Who doesn’t love a munchkin pumpkin!?  The cuteness factor is way up there, somewhere between kittens and babies…but you know, slightly more autumn wedding décor appropriate!   Here at BSoc we’re all in on using… Continue reading

The Fortune of a Thousand Cranes

Origami Crane Place Setting / Wedding Decoration I don’t know about you, but when I see a crane I don’t instantly think ‘wedding’! Now don’t get me wrong, I’m perfectly happy when I see one…it’s just not a natural jump… Continue reading

Say Cheese

Photo Guest Book Station *** I don’t think I’ve ever attended a wedding that didn’t have a guest book…have you?  So let’s start with the assumption that you’re planning to have one at your wedding!  But maybe you’re here because… Continue reading

Fan-tastic

DIY Paper Fan Tutorial *** So who’s a fan of a fan?  Credit / disparaging looks should be directed towards a friend of mine who gave me that opener when I was struggling for inspiration for this blog post!  What… Continue reading

The Sun Has Got Its Hat On

Personalised Sun Hat DIY *** Well, not today as I write this, but hopefully where you’re going on honeymoon it will!  So we’ve got the honeymoon inspiration sorted (check out our playlist if you’ve not seen it, here), plus more… Continue reading