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Cranberry Blue, 1 Alfred Place, 2nd floor, Fitzrovia, London (2025)

11/02/2025

Bespoke or made to measure—do you know the difference?

The word ‘bespoke’ in particular is so often misunderstood and misused, but understanding the differences can help you make an informed decision about what would work best for you when you embark on your wedding dress journey.

1. Made to Measure: This involves taking pre-existing patterns and altering them to fit the client’s measurements. The process typically starts with a standard size, which is then adjusted based on individual measurements. While it offers a better fit than off-the-rack options, the design choices are somewhat limited, as the styles are generally predefined.

2. Bespoke: This is a highly personalised approach where the garment is created completely from scratch based on the customer’s specific requirements. Multiple and extensive measurements are taken and then a unique paper pattern is created by hand. The bespoke route offers endless customisation possibilities on styling, design choices, fabrics and finishes. Each piece is then uniquely hand-crafted, ensuring a perfect fit and personal style.

The choice between the two depends on your budget, time constraints, and the level of customization desired. Each option has its merits, catering to different needs and preferences.

Esme’s wedding collection was created using the bespoke. Working with the dress designer , a series of outfits to span the weekend were designed to suit Esme’s exacting requirements. It was an in-depth and lengthy process but each piece was exquisite and the craftsmanship incredible. Esme’s main wedding day dress included various accessories that could be added or taken away to adapt the look throughout the day. We also had a bespoke tartan designed that was made into a mini suit for Esme’s son; bow ties for the Groomsmen and also sashes for the bridesmaids. A unique crest was designed by hand and then used to make cufflinks and buttons.

Are you curious about the right choice for your dream dress? Comment below with your preference, and don’t forget to follow for more wedding inspiration and advice…

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28/01/2025

TAKE TIME TO DREAM: Yes really! What do you want your wedding day to look like?

How do you want your guests to feel? What sort of atmosphere do you wish to create? What would make everyone this the day is a true reflection of you both? What’s most important to you?

These are all valuable questions you need to consider after getting engaged and as you’re about to begin that journey into finding your perfect wedding venue. If you don’t give yourself space and time to dream and imagine, then you can easily be overwhelmed looking at venues that aren’t right for you.

These are just a few of the many questions we ask our couples when they come on board with Cranberry Blue as it helps us to understand who they are as individuals but also as a couple and what sort of venue would make the perfect backdrop to their special day.

If you’re struggling to know where to start with the planning process then comment below or drop us a DM and we’d be happy to help 💫 👇🏻

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24/01/2025

Mistakes Couples Make When Choosing Their Wedding Venue:

1. NOT DOING SOME GROUNDWORK FIRST: Ascertain what your wedding vision is; would you like an outdoor summer vibe, or a magical winter one? Do you dream of saying ‘I do’ in a church or by a lake? Do you see yourselves in a country house, barn, modern city hotel etc? It’s also imperative to put an initial guest list together so you have an idea of what size venue you need.

2. NOT BOOKING A WEDDING PLANNER FIRST: Finding your perfect venue is a daunting task so wading through 1000s of options & then trying to sift through all the information can be overwhelming. We have the insider knowledge so can provide a shortlist of handpicked options. We also know what questions to ask.

3. NOT UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DRY HIRE OR ALL-INCLUSIVE VENUE: Both have pros and cons. A dry-hire venue essentially means you’re hiring the event space only (usually with some accommodation), but you will have to bring everything else in, which is a lot of additional work but will provide you with flexibility. An all-inclusive option such as a 5* hotel means they will provide the food and drinks, basic furniture, linen and in-house tableware, along with staff on the day. Easier but perhaps not offering the flexibly you want.

4. NOT CONSIDERING THE WET WEATHER BACK UP OPTION: Ok, so your dream is to get married outside on the lawn, but you also need to be happy with their inside option in case it rains. If you hate it, then the venue really isn’t for you.

5. NOT ASKING IF THERE ARE ANY RESRICTIONS: Is there a set time the party has to finish? If so, is there anywhere to continue for an after-party? Does the party room have a noise limiter? Can you have fireworks, real candles and is confetti allowed etc?

If you’d like to receive more insider tips on what you should consider when looking for your perfect wedding venue, then let us know and we’ll be in touch.

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11/01/2025

HELLO FROM ME! 👋 I thought now would be as good a time as any to introduce myself to our new followers at the start of the New Year.

✨I founded Cranberry Blue just over 16 years ago now (yikes, that’s just freaked me out!)
✨ Where did our brand name come from? We originally just focused on weddings (before expanding into all manner of other events), and our logo used to be a butterfly. Cranberry Blue is in fact a type of butterfly and in some cultures they represent love and marital bliss. 🦋
✨ My approach and vision has always been to create once in a lifetime experiences, and for each event to be truly personal to every client. 🥰
✨One of my favourite things about my job is the creativity involved and transforming spaces into something magical and seeing our clients having an amazing time 🪄
✨I love flowers and a ‘more is usually more’ mentality! 🌺
✨Attention to detail is everything 💫
✨I always get emotional when I see my brides in their dress for the first time 👰‍♀️ 👰🏽
✨I have 2 young children who keep me on my toes (a 9, going on 15-year old daughter who shares the same birthday as me and a little boy who’s 6) 👧 👦
✨I love any excuse for a party - I’m not good at early starts but I love late finishes! 🥳
✨I’m a complete shoeaholic but I was once told, always wear great shoes ‘cause when you dance on the table it’s the first thing people see’ - such good advice 👠
✨I love a spreadsheet and have been known to add something onto a list, just to cross it off 🙈
✨I’ve been told I can on occasion come across as having a tough exterior but I’m a sensitive soul at heart 💓
✨I’m unashamedly a perfectionist which goes hand in hand with my OCD tendencies but is worth it to see the end result
✨ My favourite drink would be a glass of rose in the summer but I’m very partial to an Espresso Martini 🍸
✨ If I wasn’t an event planner, gosh what would I do? I genuinely don’t know 😂

Enough about me, what about you? Drop me a line to say hi! 👋

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05/01/2025

WINTER WHITE:
If you’ve recently got engaged and are starting to think about when you might like to get married - consider how the seasons can really shape the look and feel of your special day. Winter weddings can often be over-looked for the summer months which I think is a shame as this time of year can offer so much in way of inspiration. Winter styling can take various forms, however one of my favourites is an elegant snow white look (as in the colour as opposed to the Disney character!) Take this wedding we created for Laura & Jon - the wintery wonderland backdrop provided a magical setting for them; white trees lined the aisle and framed doorways; their table plan was a statement white tree with hanging es**rt cards and we even created a hidden ‘Narnia’ that opened up after dinner.

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25/12/2024

HAPPY CHRISTMAS: Sending everyone lots of festive cheer and best wishes! After a busy year, I’m personally looking forward to a much needed rest and taking time out to spend with family and friends, before we return in the New Year with renewed vigour to continue working on more exciting events. Thank you to my wonderful team and amazing suppliers for all your help and support in 2024 - I couldn’t do it without you x 🎄

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24/12/2024

NAUGHTY OR NICE LIST? On the eve of one of the most important days of the year, we reflect on this delightful party we created earlier this month. Full of festive magic and wonderment for a group of lucky little guests, they were entertained by the elves and Mrs Claus, gingerbread decorating fun and were even visited by the big man - Father Christmas himself!

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23/12/2024

CONNECTIONS: Creating and delivering a client’s vision takes time and patience. Some clients will occasionally come to us with a clear idea of what they want, whereas the majority clients have a few rough ideas (that often don’t work together), and they don’t know how to bring it all to life. It’s important to go on that design journey together, exploring different avenues and pushing boundaries so you know instinctively what they’ll love and what will ultimately make their special event even better than they could have imagined!

Thank you to Julian, for these kind words - “People will be raving about this party for years - it was nothing short of spectacular!”

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04/12/2024

MASQUERADE BALL: New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than by throwing a fully immersive party with an opulent masquerade theme? Guests loved the dress code for this special party and enjoyed the mix of entertainment from harlequin musicians, clockwork doll, guilded ballerinas, quirky puppeteer and bespoke poetry writer and that was before the dancing got going! So, much, fun working on this one ✨

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28/11/2024

CLASSIC WITH A TWIST: When it comes to considering what colour palette to use for your wedding, there’s nothing quite like simple but elegant white and green with a soft blush pink. This will never date but will also work in harmony with the majority of event spaces. Certainly one of my favourite combinations-how about you?

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11/11/2024

CHARITY: As well as the range of private events that we create, we also cover charity events. This particular ‘heavenly’ event in partnership with and some incredible partners was a phenomenal success and raised over £1.2million for an amazing cause.

Should you be looking for a professional event planner to take your charity fundraiser to the next level then do get in touch either by sending a DM or emailing [email protected]

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06/11/2024

MAKING A STATEMENT: Clients can often obsess over trying to decorate every surface and inch of their event space. While this is fun to do, creating some key, ‘wow’ statement moments gives more impact and makes better use of a budget. This heavenly bar design from recent ‘Fantasia’ with cascading florals does just that.

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31/10/2024

FRIGHT NIGHT: Halloween is upon us - a night when the ghosts and ghouls come out. There’s nothing like a spot of latex wearing dancers breakdancing on a satanic print dance floor while girls drip melted wax onto themselves and another has an enchanted snake wrapped around her neck 😂🎃👻 🐍

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16/10/2024

HEAVEN & HELL: Whether you’re hosting a party or simply decorating your home, this Halloween theme uses both the divine and sinful for ghoulish inspiration.

- Create a hellish environment with red and black being the key colour palette using a variety of textures and dramatic lighting.

- Incorporate skulls, dark figures, and Gothic elements alongside candelabras and dark fabrics for added drama.

- Take things several stages further with the addition of bespoke props such as this creepy bone tree; Cerberus (a three-headed dog as the gatekeeper of Hades) and a satanic dancefloor.

- In contrast, create an ethereal ambiance using white drapes, gold accents, and soft but striking lighting.

- Dramatic touches such as creating bespoke golden gates, Grecian archways and angel wings to lead guests into the heavenly realm.

I love these shots from ‘Fantasia’ which depict ‘hell’, I look forward to sharing ‘heaven’ in due course…

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14/10/2024

ARE YOU HALLOWEEN READY? With 31st Oct fast approaching, our heads are firmly in the creepy camp right now 👻 🎃 Halloween provides the perfect opportunity for your imagination to run wild, whether you’re planning a corporate bash, a Halloween party for your children or just a party for you and your friends to enjoy. Our top 10 themes include:

1. Classic Halloween
2. Creepy Circus
3. Heaven & Hell
4. Witchcraft & Wizardry
5. Grimm Fairytales
6. Haunted House
7. Day of the Dead
8. Gothic
9. Zombie Apocalypse
10. The Rocky Horror Show

So what’s your favourite theme and which ones would you like to hear more about? ⬇️

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22/09/2024

STRIKING A POSE: Ok, any excuse to buy new jackets that tie in with the rehearsal dinner lemony vibe! 🍋

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20/09/2024

WELCOME PARTY: As the night’s are drawing in, summer seems a rather dim and distant memory, but I wanted to share these lemony delights from Bronte and Oliver’s pre-wedding party at Cowdray House. We designed and organised a relaxed but oh so fun, intimate gathering for guests staying on-site. They were treated to delicious dishes cooked on the BBQ with an array of healthy salads, whilst enjoying signature cocktails. Guests were entertained by a fabulous strolling back and singing and dancing went on pretty late into the evening despite the rain. We had fun with the styling as lemons took centre stage - my personal favourite detail were the heavenly sherbet lemon desserts! 🍋

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06/09/2024

TIME OUT: Sometimes you just need to take a step back from all the madness. I’ve purposely been a bit quiet on social media for the past few weeks as we’ve had a super busy summer of events, coupled with the juggle of being a working Mum in summer holidays! I also felt it was healthy to have a mini socials break.

New season, new start though so I’m ready to share lots of lovely things with you all 🌟

I’d also like to thank my incredible team for all their support and hard work this summer - you all well n truly rock and I simply couldn’t do this job without you! Kirsty, Sophie, Annie, Johnny, Rachel, Klara & Nigel ❤️xx

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