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Lauren Bush & David Lauren Wedding Album

Written on November 24, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Celeb-spiration, Designer Wedding Dress, Dresses, Wedding Styling

Rustic Elegance was the beautiful and understated theme when Lauren Bush married David Lauren, son of iconic American Fashion Designer Ralph Lauren. But really, when your Father in Law lends you his Colarado ranch for your nuptials, not to mention designing you a stunning, modern take on a Victorian gown made by a 100 strong army of craftsman, is there really any other theme?

I just adore this last photo- that gorgeous gown against the rugged Rocky mountains- so romantic!

Photo credit: Mark Seliger for Vogue

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Vintage Tea Parties: The perfect Kitchen Tea idea

Written on November 3, 2011 by in Amour Style, Be Inspired, Hens, Sydney Boutiques, Things I love, Vintage Wedding

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me for unique, fun and chic bridal shower and hens ideas, I’d be writing this to you from the South of France. Sadly I’m not, but like you I love discovering fabulous celebration ideas, like Vintage Tea Parties & Events, a Sydney based company who will provide you with everything you need to host an elegant High Tea soiree.

Fiona, creator of Vintage Tea Parties & Events, has lovingly collated a beautiful collection of china, inspired by a gift of fine china-trios from her Grandmother. Each piece, whether patterned, plain or floral creates an elegant and whimsical atmosphere.

The mouth-watering menu features Scones with Jam & Cream, Finger Sandwiches, and other classic high tea favourites. Personally, I’m drawn to the deliciously named Peach Meringue Sponge Cake and Mini Pecan Pie… oh, and the Chocolate Caramel Fudge Cake sounds good too!

The best part though? They can even set up and pack-away for you! Perfection!

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Daily Wedding Inspiration: Vintage Garden Wedding

Written on September 13, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Daily Wedding Inspiration, Flowers, Real Bride Style, Real Weddings, Wedding Styling

Deliciously feminine, this vintage garden wedding shoot has me craving Spring sunshine! The eclectic, rustic styling keeps the look the right side of frou frou, while the photo booth gives a hint of fun. From the bride’s layered necklaces, that stunning full-skirted dress and the colour palette of hot pink, pale pink and white, every detail is divine- especially against the fresh green backdrop.

What’s your favourite detail?

   

Bride Style Guide
Hair Stylist:  Caryn Gresli
Floral Designer:  Stadium Flowers
Reception Venue:  Private Residence
Invitation Designer:  Less Ordinary Designs
Dress Store:  From The Gown Up
Cake Designer:  jenny cookies
Personal Stylist:  Embellish By Terri
Photography: Kaylee Eylander Photography
With thanks to Two Bright Lights

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Real Weddings: Cari & Jared’s Outdoor Wedding Reception

Written on August 31, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Bridesmaids, Flowers, Real Bride Style, Real Weddings, Reception, Wedding Ceremony Ideas, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Styling

Cari and Jarad’s Mediterranean inspired wedding is nothing short of spectacular. From the hot pink bridesmaids dresses, open air ceremony, stunningly beautiful table-settings and pretty gifts of potted succulents for guests, you will be inspired to recreate every detail.

               

Event Planner:  Mindy Weiss party consultants
Floral Designer:  The Vine’s Leaf
Reception Venue:  Korakia Pensione
Invitation Designer:  Zenadia Design
Photographer: Joy Marie Photography
With thanks to Two Bright Lights

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Daily Wedding Inspiration: Elegant Balmoral Wedding Reception

Written on July 12, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Bonbonniere, Daily Wedding Inspiration, Flowers, Reception, Wedding Styling

When Alex and Josip chose The Public Dining Room on Sydney’s Balmoral Beach, they knew that it would be the perfect setting for the intimate dinner they had envisaged for their wedding celebration.

The award-winning food, chic Scandanavian inspired decor and waterfront location needed little adornment, so simplicity was key when it came to the styling. The beachside setting called for an elegant yet relaxed look; all white with a touch of black.

The hand-stitched napkins, personalised with each guests name, were a thoughtful gift from a dear friend of the couple. A gorgeous addition to the chic table-setting and intimate atmosphere, the napkins did triple duty as place-setting, keepsake and of course, the practical use.

Alex’s innate personal style was evident in every detail, brought to life by Aleksandra.
Photography by Marek Veverka

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Rustic Yellow Country Wedding Shoot

Written on June 21, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Candy buffet, Wedding Styling

This gorgeous couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary by reliving their wedding day with a fashion shoot featuring gorgeous sunny yellow details,  complete with a delicious dessert buffet and rustic styling.
Just the thing for all those brides who’d love to wear their dress “just one more time!”

Don’t they just look madly in love!?

Photographer: Kaylee Eylander Photography
Floral Designer: Stadium Flowers
Invitation Designer: Less Ordinary Designs
Dress Store: From The Gown Up
Cake Designer: Jenny Cookies
Makeup Artist: Chic Tweak
Personal Stylist: Embellish By Terri
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Hillstreet Cleaners
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

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Daily Wedding Inspiration: Colourful Wedding Bouquet

Written on June 10, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Daily Wedding Inspiration, Flowers, Real Bride Style

A sneek-peek from an exquisite country wedding we will be featuring next week. The bouquet is just too beautiful not to share!

Just some of the gorgeous flowers that created that riot of colour; Blue Cornflowers, hot Pink Roses, Lavender, Yellow Freesias and Camelia Foliage.
And yes, the glamorous bride wore black!

Photo credit: Cameron Spencer

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Polkadot Bride’s Wedding Bouquet round up

Written on June 3, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Flowers

Ms Polka here, and in my final post, I thought I’d give you a peek at ten of my favourite bouquets.
Bouquets are something I see a lot of and something I never tire of – I’d love to be a florist, if it wasn’t for the early mornings and cold starts – so instead I just sit in awe of the beautiful creations our brides walk down the aisle with.

Bonnie and Paul’s Wedding
I’m only slightly cheating by putting Bonnie’s bouquet up first – but you see Bonnie, to me, had the epitome of a classic, elegant wedding. Her bouquet was classic – white roses. But ever so stylish with the long green stems and satin binding. It took classic to modern and told the story of Bonnie and Paul’s style.
Image: SugarLove Weddings

Claire and Tim’s wedding
Claire ‘s pinky hued bouquet was perfect for her wedding to Tim at Melbourne Zoo. I loved the berries, soft grey leaves and peachy pink roses all bundled together. Colour, against Claire’s intricate gown made such a happy and joy filled statement.
Photo: You Can’t Be Serious

Elizabeth and Geoffrey’s wedding
Elizabeth and Geoffrey had a beautiful Asian fusion style wedding by the river just outside Sydney. Elizabeth’s bouquet, filled with multi coloured orchids, roses and even peonies was so beautifully spring like – as if Elizabeth had picked the blooms from a field. The bridesmaids wore patterned green and white gowns and the spring like bouquets tied the theme together beautifully.
Photo: Milk & Honey Photography

Emily and Chae’s Wedding
Emily had such a clear vision for her wedding day and Australian natives were the focal point. I never get tired of the luscious texture and vivid colours that our native blooms provide and Emily’s bouquet was stunning against her simple, elegant gown and the bush setting of her wedding to Chae.
Photo: Filip Welna

Gabrielle and Bertrand’s Wedding
I’ve always been a fan of peonies – their sweet smell and beautiful round puff balls never fail to make me admire the beauty of the bloom. Gabrielle’s soft pink bouquet went so beautifully with her charcoal grey gown and the fluffiness of the peonies added a soft, feminine touch to the look of her wedding day.
Photo: Wildberry Photography

Leah and Gerard’s Wedding
Australian natives are some of my favourite flowers and I love how Leah took her favourite natives and paired it with peachy pink roses and leucadendrons to create an elegant and feminine bouquet for her small and intimate wedding to Gerard.
Photo: Todd Hunter McGaw

Natasha and Jeremy’s Wedding
A daughter of a florist, Natasha was sure to have something splendid for her wedding bouquet and the rich, eggplant purple calla lilies looked so elegant next to her Gwendolynne Burkin gown. The purple callas were bold, but elegant and wrapped with a special, embroidered handkerchief.
Image: Lauren Waye Photographer

Olivia and Hendy’s Wedding
A vibrantly coloured bouquet always catches my eye and Olivia’s bouquet of citrus coloured tulips was one I fell in love with. Against her cream and brown wedding gown and turquoise accessories, the vibrant colours added such a pop of colour to the day.
Photo: Clare Day Photographic Design.

Prue and Andrew’s wedding
I love it when brides think outside the square with their bouquets. Prue and Andrew’s wedding was already fashion forward, with Prue designing her own wedding gown inspired by haute couture gowns of eras gone by. To compliment it, Prue chose a bouquet of roses and succulents which just added to the amazing elements of her day.
Photo: Infinity Photography

Ria and Craig’s wedding
The binding on a bouquet is always incredibly interesting to me. For Ria’s marriage to Craig, the couple chose a nautical theme and Ria’s bouquet of cream blooms was wrapped in blue and white stripe ribbon. Her bridesmaids carried red flowers wrapped in red and white stripe ribbon which sat beautifully against their navy gowns, The little touches can often bring a bouquet from a simple bunch of blooms to tying together the elements of the wedding.
Photo: Craven Images

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Polkadot Bride’s Favourite Bridesmaids Dresses & Moments

Written on May 31, 2011 by in Be Inspired, Bridesmaids, Designer Wedding Dress, Dresses, Real Bride Style

I am so thrilled to introduce a guest blogger this week while I am holidaying (Lake Como right now!) who is one of my favourite people on the planet. Ms Polka of Polkadot Bride is an inspiration to me both personally and professionally and is undoubtedly one of the best blogs around.

So, without further ado, Ms Polka shares some gorgeous bridesmaids frocks and moments.

I love it when I see a bride surrounded by her favourite girls – there’s a sense of mushiness, or warmth of heart and soul (which is what Polka Dot Bride is all about). Helping your bridesmaids look stunning, and their best selves is part of the fun of being a bride.

Anna and Danion’s Wedding
I must admit, floor length gowns are always a favourite of mine at a wedding and when I saw Anna’s choice of gorgeous floor length maxi dresses for her outdoor winery wedding, I was smitten! The vivid colours worked with hydrangea bouquets and the alternate colour for Anna’s made of honour added a little twist and gave the girls a cohesive look.
Photos: Nic Duncan

Charlie and Rich’s Wedding
If you’re getting married in an exotic location like Bali, I think you can have a bit of fun and splash out with your bridesmaids gowns. These fun red and pink bridesmaids frocks were made by Charlie herself the night before the wedding, and the fluffy tutu inspired skirts were the perfect touch for a tropical wedding.
Photo: Matt Reed

 

Ali and Jason’s Wedding
When Ali wed Jason on the south coast of New South Wales, her bridesmaids wore knee length white gowns and carried bouquets of hydrangeas and roses. I love the relaxed draping of the gowns. The fresh white is such a wonderful choice for a summer beach wedding.
Photo: SugarLove Weddings

Jaidene and Jaime’s wedding
Black, floor length gowns are always so incredibly elegant and for Jaidene and Jaime who married in a black tie wedding, these strapless numbers for Jaidene’s bridesmaids fit the wedding style beautifully. Each gown featured a ruffle and subtle pinstripe and the girls carried creamy and pink roses, which suited Jaidene’s own bouquet.
Photo: Matt Reed

Felicity and Scott’s Wedding
I love the yellow, fifties style gowns that Felicity chose for her bridesmaids when she married Scott. The fresh yellow worked in with their bouquets of billy buttons and daisies and were so fun at the Summer wedding of the couple.
Photo: I Love Wednesdays

 

Rebekah and Odyn’s Wedding
Rebekah dressed her bridesmaids in shades of nude and pink for her Maleny wedding to Brad. To add a personal touch, Rebekah sewed antique lace to match her own wedding gown and ribbons to each bridesmaid’s ensemble. The bridesmaids wore beaded necklaces and carried antique rose coloured bouquets, which matched the vintage feeling of the wedding.
Photo: Matt & Katie Photographers

 

Kate and Damien’s Wedding
Over recent years, there’s been a trend toward muted colours and neutrals, so I loved this bring spot of coral pink at Kate and Damien’s Port Douglas wedding. The colour reflects the tropical environment but the length and style tie in with the elegant formality of the wedding.
Photo: gm photographics

 

Mel and Matt’s Wedding
Mel took a fun personal route for her bridesmaids’ attire. With simple white singlets, she created fabric blooms decorated with pearls, buttons and beadings with the girls’ skirts in taupe with copper and green waistbands. The DIY style was reflective of the wedding itself with every element from hair accessories, personalised clutches to the brides shoes being handmade and hand sewn by the bride and groom.
Photo: Michelle Fiona Photography

 

Kate and James’ Wedding
Kate and James chose a nostalgic garden party feel for their wedding, and Kate’s bridesmaids wore floor length floral gowns (with different necklines) she found at a local chain store. The vintage style floral print set off the garden inspired elements of the day and Kate paired their gowns with simple rose bouquets.
Photo: J Roberts Photography

Lee Chin and Stevens Wedding

I always love it when a bride puts her bridesmaids in gowns that are so reflective of the entire wedding. Lee Chin and Steven held a Sydney wedding that paid homage to their Chinese heritage and Lee Chin’s bridesmaids wore rich golden gowns with red Chinese silk waist ties. The girls pinned succulents into their hair
Photo: Milk & Honey Photography

Thank you for such gorgeous bridesmaid inspirations Ms Polka! Tomorrow, Polkadot Bride’s round up of the Top 10 shoes for brides.

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Wedding Themes and Event Hire

Written on May 24, 2011 by in Amour Style, Be Inspired, Reception, Things I love, Wedding Styling

If you’re anything like me, and see something you love, you want to know all the details then and there! For those of you who have been searching for the beautiful pieces you see in magazines and on blogs and ever wondered if you can just hire Tiffany chairs or eclectic vases, then this is the post for you!

Inimitable event experts, The Style Salon have opened their warehouse to D.I.Y stylists and the like with the ‘The Hire End‘, giving you access to one of Australia’s most beautiful and comprehensive styling ranges. From vintage chandeliers sourced in France, each lovingly restored to their former beauty, to exotic lamps found in the souks of Morocco, this is just a selection of the stunning range of props and furniture Hire End offers.

ORNATE FRENCH WEDDING STYLING IDEAS
My personal favourite style and what has become a wedding classic, French details are romantic and timeless. Crystal glassware is the ultimate luxe experience for guests and a decoration in itself when combined with candlelight. So beautifully atmospheric.


French styling inspirations (top to bottom): Ottoman with natural linen cover, ornate carved wall, crystal vases, French Candlesticks, Bohemian crystal glassware, French chandelier

MORROCCAN THEME WEDDING STYLING
Majestic and opulent, a Morroccan theme is lavish with rich colours and decorative ornaments like pretty amber glassware and velvet cushions to transform the space to a bedouin tent.
If your style is more bohemian, incorporate the ornate lanterns with rustic wooden furniture and embroidered scatter cushions.


Morroccan Theme Wedding Inspirations: Morroccan teardrop lantern, amber glassware, Morroccan teardrop lantern, gold decorative charger.

HAMPTONS THEME WEDDING STYLING IDEAS
Create the relaxed, elegant vibe of the famously chic Hamptons. Think sophisticated beach influence with driftwood, nautical stripes, linens and hurricane lamps. Add a sea breeze or rustic vineyard to taste.

Hamptons Inspirations: (top to bottom): Coral pieces, black and white stripe linen napkins, Hurricane lamps and taupe Tiffany chairs with Natural linen chair covers.

All items available for hire from The Hire End

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