OPEN WEDDING CHAT, HOUSE UPDATE & VINTAGE SHOPPING

[@wellhello1603]

I beg you to rethink taking out the shoulder pads out of the blazer!!! It looks FANTASTIC ON YOU, and the structure is so good! The material and color makes it soft but I feel this structure suits you so much and makes you powerful in a feminine way! Ofc it will look nice even if you take out the shoulder pads, but I feel it will make it slouchy and shoulder line will drop down, but as is now it made my jaw dropping on the floor!

[@laiverd]

Think so top,it looks realy good on you as is,it looks in balance !!

[@kathleenwoodbury7491]

My exact thought!

[@kylieharrison3782]

Maybe replace the shoulder pads with 'silicone shoulder pads'. You can purchase them easily on ebay. They feel much better than fabric shoulder pads partly because your body warmth softens them as you wear them so they mould to you nicely.

[@jessie551]

I agree! She should wear it with one of her amazing striped shirts with some high-wasted, distressed jeans. And some Mary Jane flats or loafers. She would look amazing! 😍

[@kirstyrowley2296]

I completely agree….. Noooooo to cutting out shoulder pads… the jacket as is, gives you such a beautiful frame 😘xx

[@monbergs]

Definitely call the garage the snug! Way cuter! Also would be a bit expensive but how beautiful if you commissioned a painting of your home and gardens as the big piece above the piano ❤️

[@MadeleineOlivia]

😭😭😭 that would be dreamy!

[@monbergs]

@@MadeleineOlivia could be a good wedding gift if someone is asking for ideas 😮

[@isabelherrera8647]

Love the"yellow" dress at the beginning, it really suits you!. Love the plates and bowls 😍 and those two Cristal candle holder. Amazing!!!

[@KH-nn6kh]

I love the gentleman painting... when you first showed him in the shop, I was thinking... go back for the man! He has a good vibe... put him in a spot that you can talk to him. He will be a protector and good listener.

[@jbtpa895]

You could actually use your wisteria as foliage on your tables at the wedding.

[@hannahcole1221]

We did vintage silver tea sets for our centerpieces, and just put the bridesmaids bouquets in the pots after the ceremony and had a small tea light in the creamer cup. We only did this on every other table (only so many bridesmaids) and did candlesticks like you’re doing on the others ☺️ An added bonus was that we gave a tea set and bouquet to each of my mom’s friends that helped decorate or something for the wedding, they all have them as decor in their houses now ☺️♥️

[@Adi-tt5ox]

I would really recommend some Columbine species along the front of your patio! Their foliage is low and the tall stems are airy enough that they wouldn't interrupt the view of the granite :) Some dark purple varieties could look really lovely against the stone color, or white/paler shades if that's what you like! I loved seeing your antique finds & hearing the wedding chat! I'd love some tips for fitness beginners or (easier) workout suggestions !!

[@ClaireSpace25]

I think the glass signs are a fab idea! If you can't find something dark to put behind it, you could try putting some dark card in the frame itself. Your wedding seems lovely and laid-back chic (I'm sure it's still a bit stressful, but as long as it's on your terms, good on ya!). Sending goodness towards you both for a lovely wedding and continued progress in the renovation of your house! ❤

[@alexnewall8864]

Can I say Madeline that you seem to be glowing from within and you look amazing ,and what a lovely mixed bag this vlog was ☺️xxx

[@hannahburt6794]

I got married last September, here are some other items to consider if your budget stretches: - confetti (and baskets for confetti to be handed out in) - things to freshen up in the toilet (deodorant, plasters, hair grips) - As inspo for gifts, I purchased the jo malone solid perfumes for my bridesmaids and we purchased a voucher for a tasting menu at a fancy local restaurant for our parents and they loved it! (Something different to the normal jewellery and flowers)

[@sabinabirnie3761]

I used to be a Florist and some of the nicest weddings we did were the simplest. One I did used nothing but huge lengths of Ivy swagged along the top table and up the center poles of the marquee, along with silverware and standard church candles, it looked stunning!

[@abigaelmacritchie1365]

I think the end of the summer / beginning of the autumn is the perfect time for planning your garden! You can still see or remember what you enjoyed through the summer in other peoples gardens or your own, and it's the perfect time to plant seeds and bulbs for the following spring. It will be lovely to enjoy the outside next year 😍

[@romaineoneil8352]

Hey :) u could always press your flowers from your wedding bouquet and frame them after your wedding and that way u can keep them forever 🌻

[@brendavale5464]

I love that yellow dress! 💛 I pray that you have such a wonderful peaceful wedding experience that you cherish in your hearts forever! 👰‍♂️🤵

[@danaweaver4129]

The wedding sounds absolutely lovely! It will be so special and memorable for everyone. On the subject of shoes, don't forget you can always dye your wedding shoes afterwards so that the special memories are there, but they work better for normal life. Xx

[@brefnejowers9747]

I'm sure you know but autumn is the perfect time for planting shrubs and trees, for example. So if you're sure about what you want get them in. Also look at hydrangea white wedding instead of Annabelle, it doesn't droop so much x

[@jessie551]

Also bulbs!

[@candaces3959]

I love the stairs that are next to the former shed. They are more of a feature now that the shed is gone - quite lovely.

[@justinez6857]

Recommendation for a lawn game from Sweden here: Swedish kubb. Cheap and super fun. You play in teams which I think is great for a wedding.

[@fridabionori]

Fellow Swede here! And I second that 🤗🇸🇪

[@cb71798]

Aussie here and I love kubb!

[@KlaraL-_-]

Your hair looked stunning, gorgeous! I love chill and chatty vlogs 😉

[@Jo_J_]

Your gingham dress is so pretty 😍 I went to a wedding recently and there was croquet on the lawn. It was lovely.

[@jessie551]

First off, a rule I gave myself before my wedding: if something hadn't been handled up to two weeks before the wedding, I didn't stress about it. Big things: photographer, food, booze, your dress, guy's suits, and music. No one remembers anything else. Try to remember to relax and enjoy yourself before your wedding. Why don't you borrow your wedding jewelry or ask your mom or Alex's mom if there is some jewelry that they would like to hand down to you? That way you could have something borrowed or something old? As for things like shoes, buy several pairs, and if you don't like them, send back the ones you don't like. Buy them with the intention that you'll wear them after your wedding. Also, is tux rental not a thing in the UK? That's a way to save a lot of money.

[@amorfatiloveyourfate]

I got married when I was pretty young (24) and if I was planning a wedding now I think I'd do it a little differently. It's fun to see all the things you're pulling together. I'm sure it will be a beautiful day.

[@hazelrogers2455]

My nephew used bottles as a centre piece and added hedgerow flowers they picked the day before .

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Beautiful!

[@michellehooper661]

I really like the way you are ordering things you can use after the wedding. Each time you use them it will be a memory. I’m sure it will be a beautiful wedding. I’ve been married 16 years and it was a special day.

[@flgirl9128]

I love these long vlogs and hearing about your plans for the wedding. House, travel etc. I'm sure whatever you decide will make your wedding day beautiful and special. I also love the painting with the man's face. If I had seen it in a shop I would have bought it too. Enjoy your week!

[@beckykueng3017]

I am in love with your lovely English cottage kitchen !! Your home is coming along very nicely and it seems like a happy, warm and loving place to live ! I like calling the garage "the snug"...it sounds more cozy than "the barn" .

[@lolitalocita]

For candle holders what I’ve done at my own wedding is I went to thrift stores and they always have a bunch of sets of glassware and like those little liqueur tiny glasses and bought all the sets I could find, melt the bottom of the candle and stick it in the glass and it worked out very well, looked adorable. Also old wine bottles so with all these different types of glassware, bottles, some actual candle holders it gave a lot of depth because of the different heights, was very inexpensive and sustainable. At the end of the evening everyone could grab the candle holders they liked (most of them were actually taken by our guests) and in our thank you packages you had additional candles

[@jessicametzner9371]

I usually do not like yellow clothes, but the yellow dress looks awesome on you - so bright and sunny 🙂 For the plants in the gardenbeds: I would probably try to consider planting things next to each other with similar water needs (like hydrangeas usually need a ton of water, while lavender is not as needy) - especially if you plan on puting in some form of irrigations system (driplines or such) in the future. Additonally, it might pay off to focus on plants that do not need a ton of water since even the UK is getting hotter and hotter every year and water preservation gets ever more important.

[@TeresaGuerrero115]

Try looking at Replacentments, LTD for your plates. I found a beautiful set at a charity shop and it was missing 3 and they had them! They were not charity prices so be forewarn but at least I have a complete set now!

[@Alison1129]

Completely agree with buying things for the wedding you'll re-use but also spending the money on keepsakes. It is worth spending the money on them I promise! I got married just over a month ago and made all the decorations myself, staining wood, painting, printing signs, you name it! Our centrepieces were terracotta flower pots I painted and grew flowers and lavender plants in that guests took home afterwards! A few tips come to mind - I would say having a wedding perfume has really worked - I wore a specific perfume for special days leading up to the wedding, the day of, and on our honeymoon and it already reminds me of it! Would also recommend thinking about if you'd like to preserve any of your flowers (bouquet/buttonhole) afterwards. It wasn't something I thought about pre-wedding but knew I wanted to keep them if I could almost as soon as I saw them so had to do some quick research! Finally, don't forget the little things like pens for people to write in your guestbook! Sounds like it's going to be beautiful ☺️

[@pom3222]

Aww, Roxie! 😍 Her drinking sound is so cute 🥰

[@emmajanusky3707]

I adoreee these long vlogs! I tell you everytime haha but I do! All of those dresses and their colours look so lovely on you Maddie, you're looking extra extra beautiful these days (even though you're beautiful all the time!)

[@Charlieb377]

Hi Madeleine! I'm a French vintage and antique dealer. I travel out to France on a regular basis and bring our finds back to the UK to sell into the trade, internationally and also to the TV and the film industry. I totally get the perception that these things are expensive but sometimes I think it's forgotten that the seller spends so much time gathering these items, whether it be from markets, auctions, others dealers, home clearances. (So much stuff on Facebook market place is not original or has been newly painted). It's such hard work and very often this is reflected in the price.There are also often costs involved (for us its all the taxes involved now since Brexit) in running these types of businesses. I know for myself, I carefully curate my style which takes a lot of time picking the right pieces to make sure my customers will come and buy form me. No hate intended (I totally love your channel) but sometimes I think it's easy to say "I could find these things cheaper myself" and forget the time involved for business owners to find, clean and sometimes mend these items. For some it might be too expensive, but for others who haven't got the time to source these things themselves, having someone else bring it all together into one shop is just what's needed and they are happy to pay for someone else to do the hard work for them. I love my job so much and there's nothing else I'd rather do. xxx

[@MadeleineOlivia]

What a dreamy job! In another life this would be my absolute dream! I agree that the business owners who have vintage shops should definitely charge a premium for all the reasons you stated. I did highlight this in the video about why it costs more due to curating the products for sale. I only mean for me personally, as an avid vintage and antique shopper for about 15+ years, I can find these things cheaper for myself when I am trying to cut costs as renovations are very expensive! I totally get the price, but I can't justify it when I can find them cheaper. But it's a very good service for those who can't or don't want to!

[@katielouise210]

ahhh you're doing the fuji camera thing too!! recently i was a bridesmaid at one of my closest friend's wedding and she did that. it was a really lovely part of the day

[@ginag6222]

For your wedding shoes: look into the material and whether you can dye it (satin or leather for example)! So you could have white (or ivory or whatever colour) on the wedding and dye them a different colour afterwards to be able to wear them for different outfits :)

[@mariacasella6474]

If your having a cake a nice cake cutting set,champagne goblets engraved if you want decorative box for cards with money etc-make sure the venue allows you to have lit candle on the tables-give your Maid of Honor or wedding venue planner a timeline of the day(aprox)so on that day of your reception no one should be asking you questions,things can change,weather,hopefully not but someone should know the day of what and time things will happen(pick out your Father Daughter dance song if your having it and first song for Bride and Groom

[@Johanna_Anderson]

The blue dress looks so beautiful on you 👌 and the wedding stuff looks really great too 😍

[@JoannaLouise200]

Beautiful video Maddie ~ a lovely mix of subjects and really relaxing to watch. You may have already covered it, but have you considered a personal dresser in to gently curate the wedding dresses/outfits so that everything looks beautiful to the max for the ceremony, photos & video. I think they discretely blend in as guests, and then just come forward to tweak dresses, outfits & hair etc throughout the day. It would take some of pressure off. You'll need someone who's in tune with your design for the whole wedding. Loving your antique/vintage haul! ~ Penzance is just wonderful for such finds...a real treasure trove.

[@maddykatemakes6018]

I love the wedding content! Currently planning my own and I find it really helpful!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Maddie you got some nice things from your haul. Love the idea of writing on the mirror and glass. We think you wedding is going to be unique. ❤

[@MaryJoHeadrick]

We're doing a similar thing for our wedding decor! Our venue requires all candles to be inside a glass container that's taller than the candle, so we're doing pillar candles, but I love the look of the brass candlesticks! One thing that we've decided to try to do to help with sustainability is use locally grown flowers to cut down on shipping/out of season stuff, so we found a flower farm to do our bouquets and such. It's also less expensive to do it that way here, but I live in the states, so I'm not sure if it would be the same in England.

[@MaryJoHeadrick]

Yes weddings are SO expensive!! I had such sticker shock when I first started trying to figure stuff out, but I think I'm at a stage in my life where I have a much better grasp on money and my priorities are on other things (like buying a house and travel), so I'm not as tempted to splurge on wedding stuff as I would have been if I'd gotten married earlier.

[@debsterf1590]

Maddie, your natural lashes are gorgeous! I'm insanely jealous! Best of luck with all the wedding planning. Loving the vlogs

[@deborahmay8256]

Are you allowed candles at your venue? Most places now don't allow because of the fire risk xx

[@omotolaade585]

Love the wedding content

[@lynnbontrager2069]

Love the mustard/gold gingham dress on you!

[@karin9373]

I definitely have in between hair as well 😂 my hair is wavy too and it looks best when I wash it and plait it to leave to dry. It looks natural whereas any hairdryer (except the one used by my hairdresser) will leave it looking dry and frizzy. Not a good look and I don’t actually own a hair dryer anymore. Love the denim jacket and I am looking for one! 😍

[@animalsonhawdon8130]

The candle stick idea is so wonderful! That will look spectacular.

[@PaulaJoW]

Tiny twinkle lights would be pretty inside those found bottles. (Cute yellow gingham dress!)

[@pias.1948]

The weddings I went to allways had a little basket at the toilette to refresh. A brush, some Deodorant, hair styling produce,... Maybe you'd like something like that too?

[@janinewolff4206]

Keep up the wedding chat, I'm not even closer to wedding but still like to hear it lol It seems like will be a memorable day! Ps: OMG you looked absolutely gorgeous in that blue dress

[@janlisseman6302]

Hi Madeleine, enjoyed your vlog, all the wedding preparations is nice to hear, it will be a lovely day, your are looking really good after all your exercise, house looks lovely from the outside with the Wisteria and it will look great when all complete, by the granite you could put cosmos, it is a very floaty daisy like flower in white and different shades of pink, whatever you do it is going to look great, hope you both had a good time at your moms birthday meal, loved both of your dresses, take care xx

[@graceelin5962]

I think lavender each side of the garnet step would be lovely bc then when people go down the step they smell it, and maybe some catnip by the patio to keep the bugs away in the summer when people are sat out there and it will keep the cats happy haha

[@IGEB-k2n]

So nice to see your vintage finds. You really inspired me to buy some cheap vintage 'artwork' at a charity shop myself. Bought a framed Rembrandt poster just the other day for just 3,50. Looks so cute in my house! So thanks for the insperation!!!

[@junehulton9776]

Wow... certainly full filled vlog....but great to hear how everything is coming together....and how busy you are Day to day...hope you had a wonderful day with family.... your Mums birthday..xx

[@junemaguire5053]

Love the shoulder pads, so smart

[@irismeeow]

your new plates and bowls look like the ones my mum has. they're usually quite expensive. what a great find :)

[@elizabethhealey5609]

Nice find at the vintage shop ,thank you to sharing🥰

[@patriziadelorenzis378]

Flagstone Is unique but understand your economical point of view. Wisteria looking stunning, Beautful stone steps.

[@Sionedrox453]

Watching this vlog has been such a relaxing and enjoyable start to my day; absolutely dreamy content 😍 I LOVE Natacha too! I have her Cut and Build bundle, and started the programmes last November, and I'm just about to come to their end. So has ended up taking me almost 10 months to complete rather than 24 weeks if you follow it strictly. However often spreading a week's workout over two was a better fit for my lifestyle, and I love that Natacha encourages making the programmes work for you, which ultimately makes your relationship with training more enjoyable and sustainable in the long term! Even with that being said I've seen such a difference in my fitness, strength, body composition etc. So glad you're enjoying the workouts too :).

[@MadeleineOlivia]

That’s incredible! I imagine she would be all for spreading it out across two weeks as that works for you! That’s meant it’s been sustainable for you which is awesome

[@hannahcole1221]

I totally understand the wedding jewelry thoughts! My dad actually purchased my wedding earrings and surprised me the day of (I gave him a variety of reference photos just so they weren’t completely off theme). And my husband bought me a locket for the wedding with our high school prom photo in it (we’re high school sweethearts). So all my wedding jewelry is very sentimental and simple enough that I rewear them every time I dress up ☺️

[@kylieharrison3782]

Happy dance! I love the grey slate. That was definitely my choice. 😁

[@mckellow811]

Today we learnt the yellow dress goes with anything 👌🏻

[@rebeccaorin328]

FYI some white bathing suits are see through once they get wet. A coworker wore one to a company swim party years ago and it was pretty funny.

[@kimclarke5018]

A few flowers in each bottle would be pretty and not ridiculously expensive. Back yard is coming along nicely. Well done.

[@purplewombat1923]

That gingham dress looks gorgeous on you, Madeleine :-)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much!

[@leahcohen8763]

its such a cute dress! where is it from?

[@gorgiabanach]

Yay!! I love these longer vlogs! They're so relaxing :) Absolutely love following along all the wedding updates!! I'm currently planning my wedding too so it's been really fun watching what you've got planned :)) Also just wanted to add you're looking so beautiful and strong! xx

[@lesleycanaway8539]

Hiya, absolutely love the items you bought, the paintings were fabulous especially the the portrait. Also think the jackets you bought looked great, & really suit you. I’d personally leave the shoulder pads in the blazer, it looks really good with them & it might spoil the shape & how it sits on you if you remove them. Anyway it’s a personal choice & you might like it better without but I tend to add them to clothing it give me better shape ! 😁👍

[@hennamelender]

The landscape probably cost more because landscapes are more sought after & the frame seems more expensive compared to the simple frame on the portrait! :-) Most of the time in antique stores it's the frame that dictates the price rather than the painting.

[@knowthyselfandyoullknowthe8216]

yes the frames but also that landscapes are more easy to sell than portraits that are more hard to sell

[@christinacuthbertson168]

Your videos are so soothing

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you xxx

[@oguejioforpeterchinonso6962]

I love this

[@irismeeow]

the wisteria cleanup music was perfect. thank you so much. will never stop commenting on the music hahaha

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha

[@Autumnturtle-Lbts]

Maddy so happy for you guys♥️

[@rachelburton1828]

The Nook is a nice name for the garage🥰

[@deannarose2424]

I think your hair looked really nice!

[@ngairepowell2022]

You are doing so many things for your wedding that I am skipping for mine, like presents for the wedding party, matching robes, thank you cards etc, I'm trying to keep costs down wherever i can. I'm now 6 weeks out and have a similar long to do list that is mostly buying things 😅

[@miriamajigboye7473]

Nice content

[@momentmemos]

You are my comfort channel💘 btw you look gorgeous in the yellow dress!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much xx

[@athinaforouli]

Cool choices!

[@teresapaskell5459]

Like you in that yellow dress🥰

[@caramelushca]

Hi Maddie, maybe you could get some thicker black (or other colour) paper/card stock to put behind the written glass to make the writing visible regardless of the background. P.S. Love that blazer on you!!

[@renewalrenewal6938]

Great vlog. Keep the shoulder pads in jacket it's perfect on you xx

[@laurenkerr2701]

I love the idea of using candles for your wedding. that will be so beautiful! I think you could look into getting a special or a pair of special candles for your head table. You and Alex could burn every year on your anniversary ❤️

[@onajiteekure8363]

Nice things

[@ashlingkt]

You're looking absolutely amazing 😍

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you!

[@ClaudiaThor]

My friend also wants to do a photo guestbook and she told me a lot of people sell their leftover film online after their wedding. I thought maybe you or someone else would like to know that, because buying it new can get really expensive and i know you like to buy second hand 😊 i also showed her your photo sign and we will probably copy it for her wedding ❤️

[@olycalderon3396]

Wow que lindo

[@wellhello1603]

Also Maddie, check out some tutorials on round brush and how to not make it frizzy! I use dyson too, I have same hair texture and I did it all wrong, making more frizz actually. Turns out it’s very important in what direction you pull the hair etc to make it smooth! I’m so sad I can’t think of who I was watching that opened my eyes on this ☹️ but I’m sure there are multiple of those videos!

[@susanguche]

Hi Maddie, loved the vlog. Could you make a video about your diet? You lost so much weight, and I'm on the same journey. Thanks a lot :)

[@Lucy-dd6ws]

I love hearing about the wedding, I’ve just got engaged and have no idea haha so it’s lovely hearing about it all !

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Congratulations!!

[@Lucy-dd6ws]

@@MadeleineOlivia thank you! Hope your well, love the videos :)

[@alisonhardisty5869]

I like your little landscape with the gold frame, but does it need a clean? It looks a little dark. Love your style.

[@sue15cat]

Great video ❤️ I think I would simply be calling the garage 'The Den'. 😃

[@CC-cf4zm]

Do you have to have jewellery? I did it without and loved not having to stress with it

[@ekureedafedaniel2622]

Lovely

[@angeliquedickinson]

Love the artwork! Thank you for sharing.

[@evie4037]

I love that yellow dress it's beautiful

[@miriamajigboye7473]

Awesome

[@nwokorochima3059]

Beautiful

[@bunmydamy3185]

Wow ....you doing well

[@debraeskins2039]

Have you thought of asking older relative's if you could borrow some jewellery for your day ,and wedding shoes definitely go something you will wear again with your beautiful summer dresses love what you have done with the picture frames

[@Dliz_empire]

Nice video