MAKE YOUR WEDDING DECOR ROCK.

Posted on November 14, 2014 by thelittlelendingco

If you’re reading this you’d really like your wedding decor to ROCK. So I’ve put together a few images from some of our favourite sites to show how you can do just that and without using lots of cash from the wedding kitty. From making a statement entrance that will get your guests talking to making sure your food platform packs a punch we think these 5 top tips will really make an impact on your decor.

1. MAKE A STATEMENT ENTRANCE.

A big statement welcome will set your day off with a bang. Right from the first moment guests arrive capture their imagination. A chalkboard with hand written message and crates of flowers looks amazing on this stairwell. Scatter through some tea lights in jars, vintage cameras or old typewriters for a little more interest. Or go big and bold with a bike, I adored this look this summer using large props to lead the way.

Image Via Style me Pretty.

Image via Rock and Roll Bride.

2. A WARM WELCOME.

Pouring delicious drinks from dispensers into Jam jars or little bottles will really make that first congratulatory drink a great one. Think about added interest with hand painted signage and a kooky base to serve the drinks from, an old dresser or stacked hay bales and boxes. Use old tin baths or troughs and barrows to keep the beers for the boys cool. Trust me they’ll be going back for another.

Image source Unknown

Image via Style Me Pretty.

3. HAVE SOME FUN.

Have a little fun with your decor ideas. Some of my favourite pins are those with sweet messages or personal quotes from books or films. Dabble in a DIY day and create something truly unique from found items. Dreamcatchers have my heart at the moment but macrame back drops and featuring feathers make for a cool, chilled out look too.

Image via 100layercake.com

Image source The Every last detail.

4. GIVE YOUR FOOD A PLATFORM.

Give a little thought to your food service. Wether it’s a buffet or bbq think about how it’s served up. Add some height with up turned apple crates and mix up the serving platters, plates and boards. Wood and slate keep things relaxed and adding some white china and glass keep the styling laid back. Little open cabinets make it an exciting little trip to fill your plate.

Image via Camilla Styles.

Image via Iloveswmag.com

5. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT.

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, lighting is everything at your venue. It totally sets the mood and feel for the day and long into the night. My obsession with festoon lighting continues – As a ceremony backdrop, strung outside to light pathways or to add some sparkle over the dance floor they’re not going anywhere and will remain a firm favourite with us. Candle light is timeless, think about new ways of working candle light in your space.

Image Via Ruffled.

Are you ready to make your decor rock? Have you got a big statement idea tucked up your sleeve.
Do share…

Penny @ The Little Lending Co. x

STYLING YOUR RUSTIC SPACES.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by thelittlelendingco

Back in August we were asked by the gorgeous Emma at Coco wedding Venues with her rather fabulous wedding blog to style feature that was right up our alley. ’15 Rustic Wedding styling tips.’ Of Course I jumped at the chance and couldn’t wait for a day setting up our wares at Godwick Great Barn in the middle of the Norfolk countryside.

The beautiful barn backdrop and remote setting was a rustic prop hire companies dream space. We asked Summer Love Photography to take all these stunning photos and The Country Garden Florist to bring along her fresh florals to help us pretty the props. A big thanks to Rose and Glory Cake company too for the dove grey stacked cake.

There is never just one idea for our props, and we’re all about thinking outside that styling box for new and exciting ways to use our timeless treasures. From our much loved vintage bike to our working typewriters there’s sure to be something to inspire your styling for all those relaxed wedding venues you’ve chosen. Filling cubby holes with old storm lanterns to troughs stashing your favours, cute crates filled with blankets to DIY tipi’s topped with antlers and foliage…I’m going to let the pictures do the talking.

Be sure to read our top tips on Coco Wedding Venues for styling your barns, meadows, paddocks and tipis with our array of informal decor that will really nail that laid-back look…

Pop to ‘Our Products‘ for more information and pricing of our pieces or contact us here for availability.

Are you going for the romantic, rustic style then? We’d love help…
The Little Lending Co. x

A RUSTIC WELCOME.

Posted on September 2, 2014 by thelittlelendingco

What could be better than a cold glass of Pimms served in a jam jar or an old milk bottle filled with freshly squeezed Lemonade as your first drink as a married couple? I personally can’t think of anything better on a warm Summers afternoon…

You might have noticed us mentioning once or twice our ‘styled stations’ *coming soon*…Well without further ado I introduce to you to the first of our stations, the ‘Welcome Drinks Station’ now available for hire. YEY!

Our station includes: 2 drinks dispensers on upturned crate, Jam Jars and Milk bottles for up to 150 guests, 2 X Large Apple Crates, 8 x lemonade bottles, A tin Bath, Wire Tray, Vintage Scales, 2 folding tables and a hand painted ‘Welcome’ sign and of course we’ll be on hand to set this out at your venue.

…And it’s a steal at £100 (If hired individually this would be over £150 – Please note that drinks/fruit/foliage are not included.) If you’re planning ahead for 2015 this will make the perfect first impression for your relaxed, rustic day ahead.

Images by the wonderful DSPhotography.

If you’d like to know any more about this station or interested in hire then do drop us a line here.

We’ve 2 more styled stations coming your way very soon too, our ‘Sweet Treats Station’ and ‘Rustic Decor Station’ so keep you’re peepers on our IG and Facebook for sneak peeks!

Oh do hurry back Summer!
The Little Lending Co. x

MILK CHURN MAYHEM.

Posted on April 1, 2014 by thelittlelendingco

Since our new full size Milk Churns arrived at Little Lending HQ we’ve been getting a bit pin happy with anything Milk Churn related. So we’ve put together a few of our favourite ways to fill them for your day. We say the more wild, home-grown and unruly the better. The one filled with cow parsely picked from the roadside that morning has to be the ultimate in rustic & loose foliage for setting your wedding off with a true relaxed vibe from the first moment your guests arrive. What do you think…

(Images Via Pinterest – The Natural Wedding Company, Love my dress, The Garden Gate Flower Co.)