DIY bucket list book

Being a little low on money I decided to make my boyfriends anniversary present. We're always spending time googling what films to watch and where to eat so I made a bucket list type book of all the place we can go and things we can watch. 

The time spent making the book was in the research for films and restaurants and stamping the lettering! 

The book would make a great present for a family member or partner but why not make one for yourself?! 

Ideas for making your own bucket list book:

• Create sections in the book for different things, such as 'places to visit' or 'Foods to try'
• Add a section where you can review or make notes on the thing you've done. I used 5 hearts, and once we've completed something we colour how many hearts we think the experience should get. 
• Use stamps to write or decorate the book. I got most of my rubber stamps from hobbycraft and tiger, super cheap and I've had tonnes of use out of them!
• Add stickers at the back of the book to mark when you've completed something. 
• Leave space for future ideas!
• If you want to travel a lot, add a map to mark off the places you've been! 
• Add easy things to do as well, maybe even just films you've always wanted to see

These are the stickers we'll use to mark what experiences we've done!

Good luck in making your own!

By the way, my boyfriend loved the present and we've already tricked some things off!

Holly & Alan wedding - Royal Pavilion

5 years ago I photographed Holly's mums wedding to her stepdad. I was honoured that she had remembered me and chosen me to photograph her own wedding, and in one of Brighton's most beautiful locations - The royal pavilion. 

Holly arrived in a lovely vintage convertible car then made her way to room which holds the ceremony.  This room is sectioned off from the public but has the same feel as the rest of the building. 

Photos in the music room

After the ceremony the bride and groom were allowed some photos in the largest and most beautiful part of the pavilion, the music room. With such low lighting to preserve the original wall paper and hardly any natural light, this shoot proved to be tricky! In addition to that difficulty, this room was open to the public, so it was difficult to get shots without tourists in the way. Here are my favs..

Photos outside the pavilion

After shots of just the Bride and groom, we made our way outside to include everyone in the photos. 

Holly and Alan with their best women!

The reception

Still within the pavilion grounds, the reception was held in a beautifully decorated room, with teapot centres pieces filled with flowers. Good old fashioned tea and cake was served while an acoustic band played covers of love songs.

It was a beautiful day and I'm so thankful to have been a part of it! 

I wish Holly and Alan a world of happiness. 

Becky x