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