For those not in the know I’m currently a member of the bride to be gang with the big day set for this September! So as well as chatting about all things photography I’d love the opportunity to share some of my planning experiences with you. So to start - the all important ring hunt….. I’m not a big bling girl and the idea of a status rock to waggle in people’s faces really isn’t me. And being determined to keep our wedding as green as possible we were also keen that the ring wouldn’t be something flown in from across the other side of the world with a nice big conflict diamond stuck on the middle for good measure.

We had an initial attempt in Leeds but everything was just too blingtastic so a chilled out trip to York was planned which was when we discovered the gem that is Porta Dextra - a gorgeous collection of jewellery & crafts from British designers with super friendly and helpful owners who totally understood our search for something simple. After lots of trying on I decided on a really lovely band with a diddy bit of bling set in the centre. After initial dealings with shop staff with the sales skills of an Apprentice contestant it was lovely to get back to good honest personal service. We did look at the option for vintage jewellery but everything was just a bit too flash for me - I did love the idea of a ring with it’s own history though. Another important decision has been to just have one band to act as both engagement and wedding ring - why go for two when one will do!  As with all things wedding the best advice I can give is stick to what you know you love and represents your personality and style and you won’t go wrong!  Happy ring shopping to all other brides to be out there… Over and out - Bridezilla Brabbs x