WEDDING DRESSES UNDER £1000

Take a look at our stunning selection of beautiful budget wedding dresses for under £1000. These inspiring dresses prove that there's something for every bride, whether searching online or on the high street you're sure to find the dress of your dreams.

COLETTE by Grace Loves Lace

GENEVIEVE by Grace Loves Lace

NOAH by Grace Loves Lace

LILY by Grace Loves Lace

HENDRIX by Grace Loves Lace

JOSEE by Grace Loves Lace

LORIEL by Grace Loves Lace

CLARE by Grace Loves Lace

AVRIL by Grace Loves Lace

EMME WAISTED by Grace Loves Lace

SISTER JANE at Topshop

GHOST

GHOST

MONSOON

MONSOON

MONSOON

COAST

PHASE EIGHT

PHASE EIGHT

PHASE EIGHT

PHASE EIGHT

COAST

PHASE EIGHT

BEN DE LISI at Debenhams

ASOS

ALFRED ANGELO

ALVINA VALENTA

ELIZA JANE HOWELL

ELIZA JANE HOWELL

ANNASAUL Y

MARBLED PAPER!

We were initially a bit sceptical about this DIY here at Basil & Bee. How can you possibly get those gorgeous, swirly patterns with just shaving foam and food colouring?! This tutorial will show you how to put a beautiful effect onto your invitations, place cards, basically on any of your wedding stationary. Be warned it's addictive.

YOU WILL NEED
Good quality paper
Shaving foam
Food colouring in your desired shades
Paper towel
A plastic or metal ruler
Plastic spatula
Rectangular tray (big enough to fit your paper in)
Toothpick

STEP 1

Spray a nice thick layer of shaving foam into your tray. Put a few drops of your food colouring into the foam and mix with the spatula, don't over mix as you want to keep that swirly pattern.

Once your main colour is swirled you can begin to add additional colours with a toothpick or skewer. Just dab the toothpick into the food colouring and swirl in around different areas.

STEP 2

Place your paper onto the shaving foam. Use your fingers to gently press down on the paper so that it makes full contact with the foam. Don't leave the paper for too long as it will get too wet. Gently lift the paper from one corner and place it onto the paper towel. Take your ruler and scrape the shaving foam off. 

STEP 3

Take a fresh paper towel and wipe away any excess shaving cream. Set the paper aside to dry.

Go back into the shaving cream and add some folds. Repeat the process on all your paper. If the colours get too muddled, add more foam and if it gets too white add more colours. If you want a stronger effect add more food colouring like we have below.

Once the paper is dry, place them under a heavy book to flatten out. Have fun!

FUNFETTI CANDLES!

FUNFETTI CANDLES!

Here at Basil & Bee we've been crafting these cute funfetti candles. They're really easy to make and look really effective.
You can source all the materials from supermarkets or any shops you'll find on the high street or online.

YOU WILL NEED
Jars of any kind
Pre-waxed wicks (you can get them with the attachment already on the end)
Superglue
Pencils, pens or something similar to hold the wicks in place
Masking tape
Liquid Glucose
A small paint brush or pastry brush
Rainbow sugar strands
Soy wax flakes (950 grams make about 6 candles in standard jam jars)
Heatproof bowl

STEP 1

Start by gluing the wicks at the base of the jars. If you can reach the base of the jar with your hand use the end of the pastry brush.

STEP 2

Put the liquid glucose onto your brush and begin to coat the inside of the jars. 

Hold the jar horizontally, pour some sprinkles in and slowly roll the jar so they'll move and stick to the inside. Repeat until the inside is completely covered.

STEP 3

Place your heatproof bowl over a saucepan with boiling water and add the soy wax flakes. While they are melting, put your pencil on the jar against the wick and tape into place.

STEP 4

Once your wax has melted begin to pour into your jars. If you pour confidently it shouldn't go over the sides, if you're not sure transfer it into a jug before hand. Try to pour into the centre and hold the pencil to keep the wick straight. You may see some sprinkles fall away so don't panic. Placing the jars into the fridge or freezer as soon as possible will prevent too many sprinkles falling down. 

Once your wax has completely set you're good to go!