{Sneaky peek} from the Ice Maiden Photoshoot

Yesterday was a busy but fabulous day.


That's because my visualisation of the Ice Maiden Photoshoot that I had been organising for several months finally came to be.


The stunning venue of The Monastery in Manchester leant itself beautifully to the incredible hair & make up, dresses, suits, accessories and flowers for the styling.


I took a few "backstage" pictures on the day, as did my other half, which I will be sharing with you in the near future.


For now, I just want to show you some AMAZING sneak peeks from the two wonderful photographers who brought everything that I imagined to life through their stunning images; Joanne Spencer Photography and Neil Redfern Photography.


A huge thank you to all of the amazing suppliers who came together on the day to create exactly what I wanted from the shoot through their own amazing talents.


Dresses - Pearl Bridal Boutique
Suits - Groom Hire, Manchester
Hair & Make Up - Harry Jon
Flowers - Laura Coleman Flowers
Shrugs/Wraps - Wrapor
Accessories - Laurel Weddings


And the two photographers of the day: Neil Redfern Photography and Joanne Spencer Photography


Thanks to The Monastery for allowing us the full run of their amazing venue and for being very accommodating throughout the whole organisation and on the day, thank you to the three amazing models (Mark, Nikki and Leanne) for dealing with everything that was thrown at them and finally, a big thank you to my man who stuck it out for the whole day, helping lifting, carrying, setting up, tidying away, filming and generally being wonderful!


Enjoy the images and keep an eye out for my back stage report, coming soon.


Laura x

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

I'd like to start by apologising for the radio silence on the blog over the last month or so.

I have been SO busy (as have a lot of people) with the up-coming festivities that is Christmas as well as my next photoshoot that will be taking place on 28th December at the amazing venue, The Monastery in Manchester. Since I saw this venue on the internet I have loved it, and when I went to visit for the first time, I was head over heels! If you haven't visited, you definitely should.


I hope everyone is in good festive spirits, or in great spirits whether you celebrate or not.


I will hopefully be blogging over the Christmas period but I just wanted to say a HUGE


MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR


to everyone and especially would like to mention the wonderful suppliers who I have met this year, and who have helped, guided and supported me in my first few months as Perfect Choice Planning - some who have become very good friends not just wonderful supplier contacts.

SO, here goes (in no particular order)


Emma B Photography - a true, genuine friend and wonderful photographer
Joanne Spencer Photography - beautiful person, inside and out with photography to match
Neil Redfern Photography - stunning photography and genuinely nice person
Pearl Bridal Boutique (Nicole) - Stunning dresses, friendly, smiley and newly engaged - all the best for 2012
Rachael McNeela - brilliant hair & make-up artist, a pleasure to work with
Vintage Twee (Joanne) - Creative and bubbly person with a heart of vintage gold
Brides Up North (Julia) - Supportive and friendly person, always a pleasure to talk to
Very Inviting Stationery (Verity) - Lovely person with creative brilliance, always with a smile
Laurel Weddings (Laura) - Warm and onviting person with so many fabulous ideas
Laura Coleman Flowers - Wonderful, friendly and intelligent woman with the warmth of a winter fire
Harry Jon MUA (Clare) - Lovely, creative person who I am looking forward to working with and sharing ideas with
Ivy Clara (Catherine) - Genuine and kind-hearted person who I hope to work with soon
Love Gets Sweeter Moving Images (Charlene) - Open, friendly and lively person with a wonderful caring spirit
Wrapor (Kay) - Always a pleasure to work with, hard-working and lovely
Lancashire Bride/Simply Bows NW (Joanne) - My friendly associate at the NW Tweet Ups and such a wonderful, kind person
Cakes By Beth - extremely talented and lovely person, glad to know you
Pomp & Ceremony - wonderful advice from two wonderful people


I have met many more that I haven't mentioned who are all wonderful suppliers and I look forward to meeting even more in 2012!


I'm really looking forward to the next year and all the unknown wonders that await me in the future. I have big plans including more photoshoots, a refreshing of my website, wedding inspiration and I will also be accepting guest bloggers, submissions of shoots and all things wonderful! I'll leave you for now with the highlights and favourite parts of this year.


 - Kate & Will's Wedding!
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THAT engagement picture by Mario Testino

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The Royal Couple and the royal bride wearing THAT dress

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THAT kiss!

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The Royal Portrait

 - Launch of Perfect Choice Planning website
 - First photoshoot (Fairy Inspired) blogged on Brides Up North

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Stunning images by Joanne Spencer Photography

 - Red, White & Blue Patriotic Wedding on Rock N Roll Bride
 - Hollywood Vogue Icons Revived on Love My Dress
 - Top 5 Glamping Destinations on Boho Events
 - Brides Up North Tweet Ups NW & Yorkshire


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Pictured here with the lovely Charlene from Love Gets Sweeter

 - Counting My Blessings
 - The stunning succulent bouquets featured on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings
 - Vintage Advertisements (that they didn't want us to see) on Rock N Roll Bride
 - A 1950's Inspired Love Shoot on Love My Dress
 - Autumn Inspiration on Bridal Musings - just LOVE it!
 - The shoot swap between Emma B Photography and Joanne Spencer Photography


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The incredibly lovely Emma, image by Joanne Spencer Photography

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The gorgeous Jo, image by Emma B Photography

 - Boho Event's Words of Wisdom about being a planner
 - Autumn Vintage Country Bridal Shoot on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings - huge inspiration for my own wedding (whenever that happens!)
 - A beautiful Northern Styled Photoshoot on Brides Up North by the fabulous James Melia


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Amazing image by James Melia

 - Seven Deadly Sins Rock the Frock Shoot on Boho Events
 - "The Big Fat Bloggers Photoshoot"
 - This gorgeous Autumn Engagement shoot on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings
 - My "Retro Day Out" photoshoot experience in front of the camera with Emma B Photography


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Me and my sister - Retro Day Out Photoshoot
Image by Emma B Photography

 - Alison Staples genuine guest blogging on Brides Up North "Up For Discussion"
 - "The Wedded Dead" Film on Boho Events - comical & creative even if I hate zombies
 - How to Avoid Bad Wedding Suppliers on Love My Dress - don't let anyone get you down!
 - Invitation Etiquette on Rock N Roll Bride
 - VW Beetle Engagement Photoshoot on Love My Dress - I heart VW bugs :o)


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Source

 - Zombie Engagement Photoshoot on Bridal Musings and Rock N Roll Bride  - even though I'm definitely NOT a zombie fan!
 - Home, Fashion and Life inspiration from Joanne Spencer Photography
 - "Dear Wedding Bloggers - You Suck" and the subsequent reponses: Love My Dress, Lancashire Bride and others.


Have a gander, keep visiting my blog and I wish you all the best for this festive period.


Merry Christmas Everyone
Laura x