DEAR DESTINATION LOVERS.
I see you, I feel you.
I know it can feel a little overwhelming, along with the excitement of it all.
It's all new to you, a new place, a new space, a whole new country and you've not done it before.
I have.
And I'm here to support and guide you, all the way through.
From the "can I have a moment" " are you free for a coffee?" to " what do you think of this" right the way to giving you top tips and tricks that I've learnt throughout the 18 years I've been doing this, ways to make the most of your time in your destination.
Support on the ground from the offset, here and whilst we're out in your desired destination, leading upto, on the days of and even after, getting bits back, packing up, all the little elements you may not have even thought of.
Not to mention, playtime in the studio so you can see, touch, visualise, knowing you can rest a little easier (& squeal with delight too!)
Working with suppliers from near and far, taking those thoughts, visions & unspoken words from your head and heart to a whole new world.... wherever in the world you choose.
Images captured by @meandgeorgiaphotography
OH GOSH. IT'S HAPPENING!
I'm saying it outloud and making myself accountable.
POONIE PRINTS are coming back, baby!
For so long I've created the most sensational weddings and events, stationery and branding, my prints and cards were left behind, yet something inside me is yearning to share my creativity with you all, for what was once my only offering, cards and stationery, is coming back!
I'm currently playing with some incredible limited edition home and interiors prints, and of course, being the Christmas Fairy I am, I'm working on a Christmas Collection of both cards and seasonal prints!
You'll find me hanging out at @junie_poonie_prints. As I'm so aware that some of you have been here a while when it was just cards and prints, yet have remained cheerleaders whilst this all evolved into the beautiful Wedding and Events Business it is today, from a teeny tiny studio, heartache and allsorts, so this is for you guys, for those that still fancy a piece of the poonie, and for those new to the Poonie Prints... Well, you're in for a treat, think, stylish, simple, bloody marvellous prints for your home, office, studio, nursery, wherever you wish, and some cool ass cards that I know hit hard from a style and impact, even writing this, my fingers can't keep up with my heartbeat and excitement.
Right.
Back to it.
See you there lovers.
JP.x
***Fear not peeps, I'm still doing my Incredible Weddings, Events and Branding. I just need a little creative space to share non wedding and events elements for those stylish souls that deserve it.***
#juniepoonie
#cards #stationerydesign
#interiors #prints #mono #typography #stationery #styleconscious #houseprints #homeprints #cool #wabisabi #Christmas #Christmascards
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS AREN'T THINGS.
I repeat. The most beautiful things aren't things. They're moments, memories, smiles & laughter.
Creating Immersive, Experiential & Extraordinary Events & Weddings, so you can enjoy the most beautiful things.
Planning, Producing & Playing along with Creating & Curating with Style Conscious Souls since 2006.
#eventdesign #destinationwedding #weddinginspiration #stylist #style #corporateevents #presslaunch #productlaunch #elopement #eventplanner #juniepoonie
SUNSET COCKTAILS.
Trust me when I say this is a MUST for DESTINATION WEDDINGS.
Gathering all your loved ones, family, friends, & guests the night before your big day for sunset sips and nibbles is the way forward.
Firstly, everyone gets to meet, you get to see, welcome, and thank all your guests for travelling to your chosen destination. (Tick)
It extends the celebrations by another day, making the journey worth it and giving that little something extra to your guests. (Tick)
It sets the scene. Sunsets are magical. Being surrounded by your friends and family the night before in a sensational setting really does elevate theirs and your overall experience. (Tick)
It's not a late night! I'm pretty strict on this, it clearly states it in the invite, 'Sunset sips & nibbles' I recommend only 2.5 - 3hrs max, 6-9/6.30-9.30pm latest, with a Lovers Departure time on there, so guests know that the Happy Couple won't be staying out all night, (now this is where its magical... The happy couple say their goodbyes, have taxis orders, usually with a gyros stop *or any local cheeky snack stop, and depart...
Now for the guests, its up to them, most leave as they have a wedding to get to the next day....BUT...BUT...stay with me... for those wild child's and party animals, I let them be... fill your boots, as it means, they aren't going to be like a bull in a China shop on a very special day, they'll have released all their energy, gone nuts, whatever they wish... they'll then be on their best behaviour. (Sneaky, but so worth it, we all know sun, alcohol, emotions of a wedding day etc etc... let them do their do the night before!...big fat Tick!)
Plus, you'd be silly not to want to take in all the magic moments with your favourite people who have travelled far and wide for you...
This beautiful Sunset Cocktail Party for Joe & Georgia was everything and then some. Guests were dressed in white, the venue was set on the rocky shores overlooking Rethymno Old Town in the
MAY YOU ALWAYS FIND EACH OTHER, LIKE THE RIVER FINDS THE SEA.
My heart is still pounding. My head is still spinning and my soul will be forever grateful for what was such an incredible few days of celebrations for Joe & Georgia's wedding on the beautiful Greek Island of Crete.
Two beautiful & super stylish souls, and two incredible days of celebrating their love with their nearest and dearest.
Starting their Pre Wedding Sunset Celebrations at a cocktail lounge on the rocks of The Old Town of Rethymno, they gathered their loved ones for a White Night. Nothing late or wild, with the bride and her bridal party being whisked off just after 9pm with a gyros in hand for an early night before what would be her last night as a Miss.
Then, onto their sensational day at Agreco Farm, from the offset both Joe & Georgia knew they wanted something and somewhere special to share 'The Marriage' as Joe constantly referred to it as, with a handful of my recommendations they flew out to Crete and fell in Love with Agreco Farm, set high above in the Cretan Hills, overlooking mountains, farmland, villages and the sea; with its village square, farm, church and so many other spaces, it wasn't long before I was back on a flight with Georgia and her Maid of Honour to Crete to plan and design what would be, something that will stay with me forever and a day.
With months of planning, prepping, and liaising with my trusted suppliers both in the UK and in Crete the day finally came... and what a day and night it was. (What a TEAM it was.)
I'll never have enough words to show my gratitude to all involved in playing their part in bringing the vision I had in my heart and my head to life to create such a beautiful celebration of Joe & Georgia's Love.
There will be plenty more of this wedding to show, I can't sleep with the excitement, but to my team, in Crete, Qatar and the UK... I bloody love you, and to Joe & Georgia...
MAY YOU ALWAYS FIND EACH OTHER, LIKE THE RIVER FINDS THE SEA.
BEHIND THE SCENES.
The pile, the prep & the pretty.
You could be fooled into thinking styling, planning and producing weddings and events in the UK and Overseas is all kinds of glamorous... DO NOT BE FOOLED, I REPEAT... DO NOT BE FOOLED.
Don't get me wrong, it's all kinds of magical, witnessing moments that will stay with you forever and a day, creating visions only known deep down in souls, bringing it all together in sensational settings... its incredible. But there's no fairy god mother... I am her, she is me.
Today comprises of:
Collecting all stationery from my Printhouse.
Checking all items coming with me to Greece
Triple checking those items
Ensuring I have enough batteries (36 needed on last count... plus spares!)
Carefully packing all items into 3 extra large suitcases, and ordering an extra case!
Washing 80 charger plates. (That will be rewashed again on arrival in Greece)
Finalise all elements and finances with the venue and suppliers...
And that's only my morning....
Good job I have a Poonie-form for the team as I'd dread what I'd be like if I had to worry about what I had to wear!
Behind the scenes.... of an excited and grateful stylist and Planner.
Welcome to my world.
#weddingstationery
#weddingdecor #greecewedding #Greeceelopement #destinationwedding #weddinginspiration #cretewedding
WHEN THE COWES GOT WED IN THE OLD COW COW SHED.
When a rugby loving pair mentioned they wanted to get married in @oldcowshed as they were going to be 'THE COWES' I knew just how we could play on this, but in a super stylish, sleek and contemporary way.
It would be all too easy to go along the traditional lets do this, or that.... nope. Not on my watch!
We would incorporate COWES, but 'Classy Cowes' ... keeping it super simple, meant we could play with the same element throughout, with all white florals (& a touch of Thistle as a nod to the Grooms Scottish heritage) allowed us to really have some fun, but with no cost to the aesthetic.
Matte gold COWES were dotted throughout the tablescapes, within the aisle styling and in sporadic spots within the venue, the same cool silhouette was used on all stationery and signature, simple, stylish, yet on their wedding " brand".... I don't do wedding trends, I create Wedding Brands... (It's the Branding and Marketing soul in me from a previous life) but it works, trends come and go, but a good brand will stand the test of time... like a good marriage.
Holy Cowe... I believe this Wedding brand was nailed... they were over the 'MOO'n.
Look closey and you'll even spot a cow rugby ball...its the little things.
#weddingplanning #wedding #stylist #holycow #weddingstylist #styling #ukwedding #destinationwedding #juniepoonie
TELL ME YOU'RE A STYLIST, WITHOUT TELLING ME YOU'RE A STYLIST.
I'll go first!
You have corporate meetings in a City where you know there's a @hmhome store, so you plan in an instore visit before the meetings, with timings in place to be able to collect your goodies post meetings.
H&M Home is a go-to for me, for all things interiors, set design and wedding and event styling. With insane designs and beautiful quality products (plus a membership that's actually worth signing up with real money off and extra members discounts), what's not to love.
It's when you see your membership points in the thousands and your buddies in the tens, that you realise just how much you love it!
Another fun fact of 'tell me you're a stylist without telling me you're a stylist'... Ask my Husband and Son what's my favourite thing to do on my birthday... yep...an undisturbed, no timescale visit to store, to swoon, stroke, smell and shop, shop, shop.
Side note, I may have booked another extra case at 0433 this morning for my destination wedding in Greece in a couple of weeks after this haul...
OYSTERS AREN'T JUST FOR EATING.
Hell no, I'm here for the oyster, shell & pretty pearl tablescapes.I'm really here for it.
Letting Mother Nature's finest art take centre stage adds depth, drama, elevation, and class.
Don't let these beautiful pieces sink to the bottom of the ocean, fill them with wax, add a beautiful pearl to it to give it some extra oomph (& some incredible scent if you're very clever!) Gold gild the edges, do whatever sets your soul on fire, just don't over look these beautiful pieces.
Often, these little elements are so overlooked, yet they are what makes all the difference. It's the little things.
I'm in the midst of planning the final aesthetic for a wedding I'm doing in Greece in August and you can bet your bottom dollar, these beauties will be packed and heading overseas with me. Adding class, elegance and ultra luxe to what is set to be a beyond beautiful day.
*disclaimer... I don't even like oysters to eat... I'm here just for the decor element...#justsaying
#oysters #pearls #pearlwedding
#oysterwedding #greecewedding #cretewedding #tablescapes #luxetablesetting #pearlcandle #weddingdesigner #weddingstationery #elopement #Greeceelopement #oysterandle #weddinginspiration #weddingdecor #eventplanner
HILDUN X HANNAH MARTIN.
Celebrating the story of "Spiced Pecan"
There's special souls, and then there's @hannahmartinmakeup and what a soul she is. So when she collaborated with @hildunbeauty I knew that Suzy would be a special human too, and special doesn't even come close. As my Momma would say, you can tell a good person by their eyes, and how apt she came in, with her sparling blue eyes and Spiced Pecan galore, yep, she's one of life's good ones.
You also know, when a "Thank you lunch" from Suzy as a small Irish brand, a way to Thank Hannah for her support and love of her products, somehow turned into them leaving with a new shade... it was going to be something very special.
With a Beauty Breakfast & Brunch at @mortimerhouse to celebrate the story, with guests travelling over the Irish Sea to support them, it was all kinds of wonderful.
Getting to work and play with @hausconsultancyltd was the icing on the cake, or the nduja to my poached eggs that I happily indulged on... not to mention finally, finally, getting a squeeze off @theglamshamrock who lives literally down the road, but took us to both be in London to finally meet up!
Hildun x Hannah Martin... what a fine pair you are.
DESTINATION WEDDINGS.
Yes, Please, and Thank You.
Working with Style Conscious Couples across the globe is what I do.
Be it a beautiful couple in Bali wanting that stylish edge for a UK Wedding, a loved up duo from Dubai, or UK based beauties wishing to get married abroad with the sun on their skin, without sacrificing on Style.
Having just returned from a short, sharp and jam-packed trip to Crete for one of my weddings in August this year with my beautiful bride and her maid of honour. My heart & soul couldn't be fuller, and my head is bustling with plans and ideas.
Walking them through the vision, the logistics, the pretties, meeting with the venue (maybe squealing a little!) seeing suppliers who I've built relationships with over the years, and working with new and exciting creatives, ensuring every touchpoint of their guests journey is thought through... and even having a hot eyed moment as they had a cheeky run-through of the bridal entrance song and walk.
When you are your product, you can pick up your passport and create EXPERIENTIAL. IMMERSIVE & EXTRAORDINARY events across the globe.
Knowing your couples can breathe a little easier, as I'm with you all the way, creating, curating and always pushing boundaries whilst not compromising on style...
STATIONERY. STYLING. PLANNING. SUPPORT.
for Style Conscious Couples... wherever in the World.
