.temperley london

.Oh no! Rather than concentrating on my dissertation during this long blogging hiatus I have instead become a two dresses/two shoes bride. Help me people! First I bought a fabulous pair of gold Mui Mui heels from Outnet.com (fashion sale heaven), even though I already have a pair of Westwoods AND I was supposed to be looking for flats. Then today I bought this art deco inspired Temperley London dress. Yes it is light grey but it was 76% off and it is divine!!! In case you are not convinced, here it is in ivory and in black. See, it is lovely.

It should arrive in the post in a few days. Once it arrives I will try it on, compare it to my current dress and then some serious DECISIONS need to be made (decisions are not my strong point, in case you hadn't noticed). I could get away with grey on my wedding day right? This bride did and looked super.

.town hall

.I always knew I wanted to be a town hall bride. Dr. D. and I live in between TWO churches in Vienna but never ever go to church, despite the fact that I was raised Catholic and he Church of England. A church wedding was always going to be out of the question. Luckily there are several beautiful town halls (that is like city hall if you are a Yank) to chose from in London so there was no stress there. Here are our top three choices:

.Old Marylebone Town Hall, London NW1

source . samuelle via cup of jo

source . samuelle via cup of jo

source . samuelle via cup of jo

.Famed for its celebrity weddings from Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman to the rather less successful marriage of Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit, Westminster Register Office as it is officially known has rock 'n' roll cache and beautiful marble columns. It is the perfect location for the hipster couple who want a bit of traditional splendor. I love the art deco style Purple Marriage Room best.

.Islington Town Hall, N1

the council's chamberby ian mcgraw

the council's chamber by ian mcgraw

islington town hall by ian mcgraw

islington town hall by ian mcgraw

.Islington Town Hall has a round marriage room called the council's chamber. Is there anything more romantic than getting married in a circular room while your closest family and friends surround you with their love?

.Chelsea Old Town Hall, SW3

source . dan johnson

source . dan johnson

source . dan johnson

.Chelsea Town Hall is eternally popular. It suits brides who want a chic yet low-fi ceremony. Its location on the King's Road places it a stones throw from some of London's most stylish shops and boutiques in Sloane Square. In keeping with its location this bride wore Vivienne Westwood and Christian Louboutins for her wedding before heading off to Soho House for her reception.

.coco

.this film is going to have a huge influence over the styling of our wedding. i just know