It's been a little while since I featured any Pinfluencers (not that I'm complaining, since I love having our Real Life Bride season!) so I thought it was time to start introducing you to some more lovely people and oohing over their Pinterest picks. Today's blogger friend, Keri of Midlands Musings, isn't a wedding blogger as such, but after working in the industry she has some brilliant advice and laughs to share on the subject, and she also happens to be a SouthBound Bride alumna (see her Big Day here), so she's got an eye for the pretty and has chosen some gorgeous pins to share with you today. But the main reason I wanted to introduce you to her is that reading Midlands Musings has become a highlight of my newsfeed, a voice of sanity and hilariousness that you need to add to your blog following life. Plus, as I found out recently, Keri is just as lovely in person (I always say I get the best brides!). So be sure to get lost in her archives ASAP, and follow her on Pinterest while you're at it!

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Hi there. My name is Keri and I blog over at my personal and lifestyle blog, Midlands Musings. Although my blog is not exactly geared towards brides and weddings, I am recently married and have worked in the wedding industry for the past year - which has opened me up to a whole range of people, ideas and scenarios. I spend a lot of time on Pinterest (which lady doesn't??) and I still pin to my Hitched board - even though it has been a year since my wedding day! There's nothing quite like the prettiness and romance of a wedding. My own wedding style is very simple and slightly bohemian. I'm a great fan of less is more. At my own wedding I did not have printed menus or even a church service programme. I believe that the more tiny details there are to worry about, the more stressed the bride. And no one likes a grumpy bride! I'm not usually a follower of trends, but I am a huge fan of the copper decor trend and would love to see it used more in wedding decor - shiny copper paired with green aloes looks so fresh and clean and natural.

Pin from Midlands Musings' Home board (Original source: Claffisica)

When it comes to place settings I'm all for something relaxed. I really dislike stiff and formal place settings. If it were up to me, a plain white napkin and a sprig of lavender or rosemary with some brown twine would be perfect. I'm not into favours or name places either, but if pushed, I'd give each guest something to take home that was part of the decor, for example a small succulent or cactus.

Pin from Midlands Musings' Hitched board (Original source: Yiannis Alefantou + Adam Alex via Style Me Pretty)

Oh, this is hard. Dresses are my weakness. I got married in a traditional sweetheart lace dress, purely because I really battled to find any unconventional dresses in SA. If I could do it again I'd probably go for something completely different, like this vintage dress from The Love Bucket, which I wore for a styled shoot a few weeks ago.

Pin from Midlands Musings' Hitched board (Original source: Modern Hearts via The Pretty Blog)

I'm all for the classic white bouquet. I love baby's breath and just adore this stunning bouquet.

Pin from Midlands Musings' Hitched board (Original source: Paula O'Hara via One Fab Day)

For me, a honeymoon is about relaxing and enjoying every second of each other's company, as well as eating all the food and drinking all the wine! I'd say the best place to go is somewhere warm and close to the beach, but also near to wine farms and pretty little historical towns. The South of France would be perfect. For something more local, I'd head to the Cape winelands followed by a lazy week in the picturesque town of Paternoster.

Pin from Midlands Musings' Life is Beautiful board ( Source)

About Keri:
Keri Bainborough is the creator and writer of Midlands Musings - recently married to an Englishman; lover of wine, pasta, steak and everything else good for the soul. Also rather fond of felines, canines, and a good back massage. Swears like a sailor but is sweet as your ouma's melktert. Runs to keep insanity at bay. Can say some inappropriate things and wishes she could speak fluent French. A little obsessed with Kate Moss..
Blog: www.midlandsmusings.com | Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/kezleroux