A guide for newlyweds: How to get over the post-wedding blues Your wedding day is supposed to be the start of the rest of your life as a married couple. A new beginning. So why do you feel so down and empty after your wedding? Image by v.ivash on Freepik If you look back at the last 12 months – or possibly even longer – it’s likely that planning your wedding took up a LOT of your time and energy. So it’s not a surprise you’re left feeling a bit deflated and without a focus. It’s similar to that depressed feeling you get with post-holiday blues…and what’s the best way to get over thos ..read more

The best wedding albums of 2023 Well, 2023 has now been and gone (seriously?!) and it was an amazing year for wedding albums! I enjoyed creating some really stunning ones. There were quite a few albums for classic British weddings, a couple of elopements – even one in Vegas – and some beautiful destination weddings in Spain and Paris that produced some seriously gorgeous shots. Perfect material for producing a sensational wedding album. We saw a lot of Natural Textures like Linen, Wood, and Tuscany Leather being used for the covers, giving them a cool earthy yet fancy vibe. And you know wha ..read more

Wedding Album Ideas for a Winter Wedding What do we think of when we envisage a winter wedding? The picturesque beauty of a cold and frosty backdrop or maybe even crisp fresh snow if you are REALLY lucky! Delicate winter hues with twinkling lights or the bold festive colours of a Christmas wedding. Whichever style you opt for, a winter wedding is an idea choice for creating a magical and cosy atmosphere for your special day. So if you opted for a winter or Christmas themed wedding, how can you reflect that style in your wedding album? Here’s a few ideas… Image by master1305  on Free ..read more

Simply a stunner of a wedding album for a beautiful Parisian wedding! Ashley & Steve’s wedding was a wonderfully regal affair with a small number of family and friends joining them in the heart of Paris. The ceremony took place in the Shangri La hotel followed by dinner in La Tour D’Argent. They chose a Tuscany leather album in the chic Marine blue from my Dreambooks Album range which perfectly fit their wedding theme as the bride wore a stunning deep blue dress. The Tuscany leather has a wonderful natural texture which results in an opulent and classic looking wedding album…perfect for ..read more

Autumn….. It’s such a stunning time of year with the leaves on the trees turning into amazingly bold hues of red, crimson, gold and amber. The natural beauty of the season can provide a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop and theme for your wedding. So if you’ve opted for an Autumn Wedding, just how can you incorporate that into your wedding album and ensure it reflects the beauty and style of your big day? With so many wedding album cover materials and colours available, whether you chose vibrant autumnal shades, or a rustic style theme, there’s a perfect accompaniment to your autumn wedding ..read more

Wedding Album for a traditional stately home wedding Lucy and Tim’s summer wedding all the way back in 2012 (yes, it’s never too late to create your wedding album!) was the perfect example of a timeless classic English celebration. They combined a traditional church ceremony with a stunning stately home reception at Prior Park College in Bath. Their chosen album from the Dreambooks range had a natural and elegant feel featuring the exquisite Pearl Grey Buckram cover and accompanied by the stunning Nogal Wood box. What sets this album apart and what I really love is that instead of simply pri ..read more

Wedding album ideas for a festival themed wedding Festival themed weddings…a trend that’s been rocking the UK summer wedding scene in recent years. They’re a perfect blend of bohemian style, rustic outdoor elements and bold, vibrant colours. Oh, and a lot of fun! So, if you’ve gone the extra mile to plan all those fabulous festival-inspired details for your big day, it’s safe to say you’re not that interested in a generic stereotypical wedding album. The good news is, you don’t have to have one! By that I mean you definitely have to have a wedding album, but you can create one that reflects ..read more

Matching Wedding Albums for a Multicultural Wedding Raj & Geoff’s multicultural wedding was a blend of Sikh and English traditions. Their multi-day celebrations featured several events so they were keen to showcase them in three separate wedding albums. The first album covered Raj’s pre-wedding Sikh traditions at her home and at the Gurdwara. Taking place the following day at Ditton Manor in Berkshire, the second album features their Sikh Indian wedding ceremony. As a final chapter, their third album focused on their traditional English wedding ceremony. THE THREE WEDDING AL ..read more

A modern alternative to a traditional wedding album Modern wedding albums…they’re very different to how they were back in the day! They’ve evolved to look and feel much sleeker and more contemporary than they did back in the twentieth century and whilst I absolutely recommend everyone prints out their wedding photos in some form, (please don’t leave them online or on a hard-drive!) not all couples want a large, bulky album that might end up neglected and gathering dust in the back of a cupboard. So, are there any alternatives to wedding albums besides just printing out your photos ..read more

An exclusive Cornish manor house wedding album Clare & Steve’s summer wedding took place at a beautiful exclusive use manor house estate in Cornwall. with their wedding album perfectly capturing the overall style,  theme and decor with finishing touches that provided a contemporary twist to a neutral album. The Dreambooks 15×10 inch landscape album featured a white micro leather cover with UV printing in a bold bright purple. It was elegantly paired with a matching clamshell box in matching micro leather outer and a natural oak wood rim. We went with ‘Stylish’  with a splash of ..read more