Au Revoir 2012 you have been a brilliant year – thank you! It is the last day of 2012 and I have to say that whilst I am slightly sad to see a year go that has been so challenging yet rewarding, I am sooo excited for 2013 I am fit to burst. As a blog, as a couple and as a business women there are many wonderful developments and challenges planned for 2013 starting, with the launch of our new project tomorrow!
However before I get carried away with the love affair that I know that I am going to have with 2013, I have to look back and salute the wonderful real weddings and experiences that have made 2012 so special.
Here are some of my highlights throughout the year:
- Insider look at the Top 5 Places to propose in Paris by the ladies at Fête in France
- Funding your dream honeymoon to France with a little help from your friends and Buy Our honeymoon
- The real life French Rustic glam wedding of Dan and Caroline at Chateau du Puit es Pratx
- A themed Laduree dessert table that will have you salivating
- Adding Shabby to chic themed events
- Alternative honeymoon ideas with your own private yacht
- Meet the Camper Vans as your unusual wedding transport in France
- Beautiful white wedding cakes by SugarPlum Paris
- Glamorous real life elopement to Paris captured by One and Only Paris Photography
- Gone with the Wind meets Coco Chanel Inspirational Shoot
- Hubby and I visited Poitou Charentes area for a little R&R and to meet some wedding suppliers. The trip included a rather lovely meal in Bordeaux and walk around the city on a sleepy Saturday afternoon.
- How to choose a venue for your destination wedding in France
- Do I need a wedding planner for your wedding in France?
- Top 5 wedding venues on the French Riviera
- Snowy real life wedding in Chamonix organised by Haute Wedding
- I launched the search for my first Belle Brides to share their wedding planning journey on the blog
- Modern Paris engagement shoot with a vintage twist by David Bacher
- 2 Part vintage shabby chic wedding in South of France
- Lily of the Valley wedding inspiration
- Welcome Bag ideas for a destination wedding
- A selection of original vintage wedding dresses for all shapes and sizes
- Looking for an alternative French inspired wedding cake? The Crepe wedding cake
- Expert Lexi DeRock’s top tips for finding a hair and make up artist for your destination wedding
- French Wedding Style got a rebrand to it’s existing look including super girly pinkness and we welcomed the first sponsors onto the blog, taking the first steps to turning my passion into a career.
- Shabby Chic wedding inspiration shoot
- DIY lace cuff tutorial from real life Belle Bride Angela
- Beautiful real life outdoor wedding in Provence by Fête in France
- A 3 part springtime engagement shoot in Paris by Anneli Marinovich
- Latest flower trends from France by Hayley Sutherland
- Shabby Chic treasures on Etsy
- Alternative non bridal wedding dresses if you are looking for something a little different for your wedding day
- Peak behind the doors of the Ritz Paris
- Decorating a shabby chic wedding on a budget by Through the Cottage Door
- Sweet photoshoot with French flair by fellow blogger The Wedding Tea Room
- Romantic French Garden wedding photo shoot full of delightful details.
- Delphine Manivert collection hot off the catwalk in Paris
- Sunflower yellow and red themed rustic wedding in Poitou Charentes
- A UK wedding in Bristol with a little bit of Paris
- Carnival shoot in Paris by Keith Pitts Photography
- Glamorous wedding photoshoot in Paris and the chance to save 15% off your own photo shoot
- Wedding Flowers using succulents style by PANACEA
- Pre wedding photo shoot in Paris by Modern Vintage Weddings
- More French wedding dresses with Cymbeline 2013 Collection
- Weekend real life wedding in Biarritz by M&J Photography
- One of my favourite weddings this year a vintage winter wedding in Paris
- Elegant Chateau wedding in Loire Valley by Chateau & Villa Weddings
- Hubby and I visited the French Riviera to celebrate the blogs 1st Birthday. We visited some beautiful venues, lovely wedding suppliers, drank delicious wine and enjoyed some R&R.
- If you are looking for a sun drenched wedding, Camile and Thomas had a idyllic outdoor wedding reception in South of France
- Vintage themed DIY wedding from Normandy by Susie Lawrence
- Coral rustic wedding in Bordeaux by Beatrice de Guigne
- Secret garden wedding reception inspiration styled by GetzCreative
- We visited the gorgeous Chateau Saint Martin during our visit to the French Riviera, an idyllic location for your honeymoon
- Night time engagement shoot in Paris by Table4Weddings
- Vintage wedding with a DIY twist captured by Celine Chhuon
- The real wedding of Belle Bride Angela, from sharing her wedding planning journey to married lady
- Honeymoon photos in Paris by Ian Holmes Photography
- Romantic wedding at Shangri-La Hotel in Paris by Olivier Lalin
- Love shoot in Louboutins in Paris by Julianne Berry
- DIY woodland Pagan wedding in the Paris countryside by Elly Mac Photos
- Intimate wedding in Paris with relaxed wedding picnic
- Loire Valley castle wedding of Kimblery and Brock captured by Studio Champar
- Marilyn Monroe inspired bride for a family wedding in Dordogne France
- An apology and I invite you to come and get to know each other
- Find out more about a fairytale wedding venue in France, Chateau Challain
- Real wedding at Grand Maison wedding venue in France captured by David Page
- Jo Barnes Vintage launches her new Honey collection
- Real life wedding in Dordogne at Chateau Soulac by Lydia Taylor Jones Photography
- Beauty and the Beast wedding at Chateau Challain that is what Disney dream weddings are made off
- A family affair wedding: Normandy and Paris
- Louise and Jim travelled from New Zealand for their Sunflower wedding in the South of France
- Sunny outdoor wedding at Le Logis de Puygaty captured by Do It Mamma Photography
- Clara and Martin’s engagement in picturesque Lourmarin in South of France
Have a wonderful day and evening celebrating the end of 2012 and welcoming in 2013. We are looking forward to a fabulous 2013 filled with lots more challenges and adventures.
Monique xx
