Every step of your wedding matters, including the very first one: the wedding proposal! Internet is full of original proposal ideas so I’ve selected for you the best ones…which are also budget friendly! 1) The Chocolate Idea Buy a box of your girlfriend’s favourite chocolates and place the ring in the box! Source 2) Gather… Read More »
I have a soft spot for colourful and elegant weddings. This shooting is a good inspiration for those who would like to organise a wedding in these lines. The flowers are superbly arranged and every detail has been carefulle thought through to achieve a bohemian-chic effect. Source: The Sweetest Occasion
I’m totally in love with this fairy-tale wedding found on the blog Green Wedding Shoes and captured by the photographer Jessie Holloway. It features a wedding in Tennessee in a botanical garden (Knoxville Garden and Arboretum), arranged by Whimsical Gardens. With a theme such as “Fairy Tale”, the main pitfall is, in my opinion, to go… Read More »
The Chateau Bee wishes you a wonderful year 2015. May this year be full of romance, magic and inspiration!
As you might already know, it is a French tradition to have a meal on the day following the wedding: this is called Retour de Noces and it is a wonderful opportunity to make the most of your guests in a laid back atmosphere. We, at The Chateau Bee, love to organise country chic picnics… Read More »
Eclair is undoubtedly one of my favourites pastry…so I love the idea of having an “Eclair Tower” instead of the traditional Pièce Montée at the end of the wedding meal.The new, trendy and parisian shop “Eclair de Genie” specialises in éclairs. The Eclair Guru, Christophe Adam, concocted some receipes that will make your tastebuds dance…Chocolat… Read More »
You might have dreamt at some point to take a journey on the mythical Orient Express, to feel like James Bond, Hercule Poirot or a Prince from Istanbul…So why not go for it for your honeymoon? A London-Venice trip will cost you £1190 (2 days/1night) This includes a Brunch with Bellini and a four-course dinner,… Read More »
Although it stirred controversy over the past few months, Les Cadenas D’Amour du Pont des Arts et du Pont de L’Archeveché (pictured above) are a must-see if you plan a romantic trip to Paris. If you feel drawn to follow the trend, get a padlock, put your initials on it, find a space for your… Read More »
I love this new trend of camping in unusual spaces such as yurts, tree houses, transparent bubbles hanging from tree branches, gipsy caravans etc… My husband and I have spent a couple of weekends in these magical places…they are like a child’s dream, an earthy heaven and we, at The Chateau Bee, have come up… Read More »
I believe each woman has a little pair of shoes in mind… A special shoe you have always dreamt of, with little hope to see one day in a shop. My ideal shoes would probably be some vintage brogues, silver, orange & purple. Well, we can now make our wishes come true! There is a… Read More »
I love naked cakes. I think the reason why they are so popular nowadays is because people are willing to have authentic weddings with high quality products and personalised designs, rather than traditional bling wedding cakes. Just top up your naked cake with berries, small or big flowers, herbs, buds fruits or nuts: et voila…perfection… Read More »
A pretty and yummy DIY idea for a wedding favour or just for a nice afternoon with friends and children…some home-made flower lollipops! Heather at Sprinkle Bakes used some pansy flowers but of course you could use any edible flowers: roses, marigolds, bergamot, mint, lavender… The receipe is here and is quick to realise…the only… Read More »