Sophie and Tim's Retro Wedding Party

Sophie and Tim's Circus themed wedding party was a big hit with their guests! Sophie wore a beautiful 50s style wedding dress with a pretty pink gingham sash, and the bridesmaids looked the part in pink polkadot dresses. The couple entertained their guests with a coconut shy and a VW Camper van bar (OK I know it's not 50s but it's very funky), and photographer Paul at PJA Photography did a fantastic job capturing the day!

Petticoat Perfection!

I just had to post this gorgeous shot by Nigel at Affinity Wedding Photography. How can you not love that fabulous 50s petticoat?!

50s Style Wedding Make-Up

Here's a handy video on pin-up style make-up for those brides clever (or brave) enough to be doing their own on the big day!

Amy Winehouse: Not to let goddaughter follow wild ways

Washington (ANI): ‘Rehab’ singer Amy Winehouse is said to be so determined not to let her teenage goddaughter follow in her wild ways that she keeps her away from temptation.
Winehouse, 26, has had a long struggle with drink and drugs since she shot to fame, and her addictions have even threatened to wreck her success. She finally kicked her dependence on illegal substances after several stints in rehab and an extended holiday in the Caribbean. The singer is currently Back To Black mentoring 13 year old Dionne Bromfield as she releases her first album, and she is adamant the teen won’t make the same mistakes. “Amy wouldn’t let me have a glass of champagne the other day. She likes to keep me well disciplined. She’s like an older sister who will yell at me if I’m getting out of control,” the Daily Express quoted Bromfield as saying.

Laura & Scott's 50s Style Wedding

Laura and Scott tied the knot in September after nearly 10 years together. In true 50s style Laura chose a beautiful swing style dress for the big day. The couple also hired a stunning 1951 Buick Special which, teamed with the expertise of photographer Mike Dearden and the gorgeous couple, made for some fabulous photographs!

Amy Winehouse album 'due in 2010'

Singer Amy Winehouse's new album is expected to be completed next year, according to her record label Island.
"I've heard a couple of song demos that absolutely floored me," Island co president Darcus Beese said. "Hopefully we'll have her album next year."
He said the singer had been writing and recording "in fits and starts".

Back To Black is last album of Winhouse's, which has sold 10 million copies and won five Grammy Awards, came out three years ago.
But since its release, the singer has battled drug problems and ill health, and comeback gigs in May had to be scrapped.
She was recording and writing with producer Salaam Remi, who worked on Back To Black, while living on the Caribbean island of St Lucia earlier this year.
Last October, Remi said the pair had "about four songs done". The following month, Lucian Grange, head of Island's parent company Universal Music Group, said her new material was sounding "sensational".
Winehouse is making a return to TV screens on Saturday, singing backing vocals for her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing.
Bromfield is the first signing to Winehouse's new record label Lioness, which is an imprint of Island. The 13 year old's debut album is released on Monday.

50s Style Wedding Invitations

If you're planning a 50s themed wedding and are anything like me, you'll want to set the scene right from the word go.

You might want to have a go at making your own invitations if you have an eye for design. However, if you are not that way inclined, there are plenty of talented designers out there to lend a helping hand!

Whether you're taking the DIY route or delegating, here's some of the coolest retro wedding invitations around...

I just love this fabulously retro invitation designed by Heather Ackley.



This one's for all you polkadot brides, the colours are just yummy! It's designed by Ceci New York and now available as part of their ready to order collection.



If Rockabilly's your thing, check out this tattoo inspired creation by masters of alternative invitations, Royal Steamline!