Sometimes all you need is a splash of colour to make a photo pop! Bride-to-be Jo’s red scarf adds a bright touch to her and James’ engagement shoot, from EFC Photography.  The lakeside location and their pretty smiles are all that’s needed to complete the picture! James and I met at work 4 years ago.  [...]

When it comes to engagement shoots sometimes it’s best to keep things simple.  As much as I love a well styled engagement shoot {and if you’re planning one please send it my way!} I know most of you are  far too busy juggling work, relationships and sourcing the perfect details for your wedding day to [...]

There’s something purely magical about the quality of film photography.  Ask me to name my most favourite photographers, and among them you’ll hear names like Elizabeth Messina and Jose Vila, film photographers who are considered among the very best in the wedding industry.  Images taken on film are instantly recognisable, they’re softer, lighter and the [...]

Morning my loves! This time of year is one of my favourites on the blog, Spring has sprung and in anticipation of your summer weddings you’re all heading out for engagement shoots in the sunshine with your fabulous photographers!  I really enjoy sharing your engagement shoots, they’re the perfect excuse to capture some loved up [...]

I am just so happy today to share the beautiful work of b.loved sponsor Holly from Belle & Beau Photography.  Holly’s work has been on my love list for a very long time, she combines a fresh and contemporary photography with a natural, romantic style.  Just beautiful.  Annie & Paul’s engagement shoot is such a [...]

Hello brides & grooms!  One of the plus-sides of this long & cold winter, is the addition of crunchy white snow to this year’s engagement shoots.  Whether you like it or not, you have to admit it does add an ethereal, magical quality!  Like this morning’s beautiful shoot from Bart at Photofactory,  the woodland setting [...]

Oh my, if you’re anything like me and a total mushy romantic like me, you are going to love today’s couple shoot and proposal story!  Jaclyn, from the US, and Sifiso, from South Africa, fell in love while she was on a round-the-world trip.  Their love is completely and utterly clear for all to see [...]

Hi lovelies!  A few weeks ago, when the country was blanketed with snow, my social media feeds were filled with excited messaged about snow-filled shoots and I begged my favourite photographers to send me their images to share!  I was thrilled to receive an email from Charlie of CKB Photography with this cute snowy engagement [...]

Good morning my loves! Happy Tuesday to you all and Happy Anniversary to me!! Yes, today is the second anniversary of the happiest day of my life, the day Mr B and I exchanged vows at our intimate wedding in South Africa, and my love affair with all things wedding truly began! Although Mr B [...]

Good morning my loves! I’m so happy to share Melanie & Thinus’ love shoot today, it’s so romantic on so many levels! First of all, the light and fresh photography by Cape Town photographer Charlene Schreuder is just what I need on a dismal winter’s day, the autumn colours just pop off the page and [...]

Good afternoon lovelies! Two shoot Tuesday is back this week, in fact we’ve got so much content lined up for the next couple of weeks you’re going to see a few two-post days! Woop woop! Towards the end of last year, I hosted a little giveaway with photographer Yolande De Vries to win a Fearless [...]

Morning my loves! The twinkly lights of Christmas have long since faded, but on b.loved they live on if only just for one day. This pretty festive engagement shoot from Oxford photographer Rhys Parker. After a year travelling around the world, Jon had a huge surprise for Abbie on their return… and they celebrated with [...]

Hey lovely ladies! As a blanket of snow still covers most of the country, today I thought we’d bring a little Mediterranean sunshine to these pretty b.loved pages.  This dreamy little anniversary shoot features blogging fave Esther from stylish wedding blog Belle & Chic (if you’re getting married in the Med, or just like pretty [...]

Morning ladies! Grab a cup of tea and settle down with this gorgeous engagement shoot, set on the white sandy beaches of Llandudno, near Cape Town, it’s sure to warm your heart on this chilly British winter’s day! The beautiful photography is by South African Fiona Clair photography, I love the soft light and beautiful [...]

Hello and happy Tuesday wedding lovers! It’s always such a pleasure to feature shoots in London, living here sometimes I forget just how lucky I am to be right in the middle of one of the best cities in the world.  Rushing around on the way to the next consultation or event it’s easy to [...]

Hello lovelies! I do love a good beach shoot, especially when combined with a super sweet couple a stunning blue sky streaked with just a few white clouds and barely a sole in sight.  I love it even more when all of this comes together through the lens of incredible photographer Kat Hill, whose work [...]

Good morning wedding lovers!  First things first this morning, I have to share some exciting news!  The fun and flirty ‘L is for Love’ wedding inspiration shoot I styled earlier this year was featured on top inspirational wedding blog Love My Dress yesterday!  As one of my favourite blogs (I can literally lose myself for [...]

A cute little engagement shoot from Terri at Summer Lily Studio to share this morning. Maria and Dean wanted a relaxed and intimate session to celebrate their love, and included pretty pink balloons (and their adorable little puppy!) to add a subtle theme to their photo’s.  Including simple props is a great way to help [...]

Hello lovelies! Happy Tuesday to you all! It’s no secret I love the beautiful city I live in, so when I get the chance to share an engagement shoot in one of my favourite parts of London I always jump at the opportunity!  The lovely Jules from Little Jewel Photography submitted this loved-up Southbank engagement [...]

Morning my loves!  There’s something so captivating about Amsterdam, it’s a young, vibrant and creative city with such history.  It’s the perfect combination for today’s young couple in love, who celebrated their engagement with a shoot among the bicycles and bridges of Amsterdam before their traditional Chinese wedding.  Justin and Stfenny are super cute, it’s [...]