I love the idea behind this board! The bride who requested it was inspired by the lovely red rock of Sedona, Arizona. It was fun to come up with a board that reflected the beauty of nature. The bride also sent me an inspiration board she had made that included her wedding dress inspiration and a bird cage veil (which I LOVE). She also wanted to incorporate Bougainvillea, a beautiful hot pink flower that is shown in the center bouquet image on this board.
sources: Gateway to Sedona, Style Me Pretty, Sedona Bride, Two Chic Chicks, Brides (x2), Unveiled Bridal
Inspiration #71- Textured
This inspiration board works with a navy and green color scheme with hints of chocolate brown, pink, yellow and orange. The bride wants to incorporate a lot of texture into her wedding. One way she plans to do that is to dress her two flower girls in tutus! Other ways I incorporated texture was a very textured bridal gown and using fiddle head ferns.
Glorious Green
With more and more people choosing the eco option it's never been a better time to go green. Green, white and silver make such a clean, crisp statement for any party. Fresh is the name of the game when the palette is green; there are so many ways you can use this colour to great effect. Obviously flowers are a great place to start. By mixing foliage with your blooms you'll create an eco-inspired wonderland. Bridesmaids will always look dashing in green as will groomsmen with crisp white shirts and swish green ties.
Click on the Polyvore to view the pieces in more detail
Back in Issue 5 of Style Guide we ran with green to create the eco-friendly story Going Green. We incorporated green into every aspect of the story. Designers Guild 'Kashima' wallpaper was used as a table runner, which adds instant colour to any table. The pattern from the wallpaper was then transferred to the glorious Cake Stories cake with great effect. Wheat grass potts were used as placecard holders, while disposable bamboo crockery and cutlery was a super-duper eco-friendly option. The Going Green stationery featured in the story can be bought at our online store. Make your contribution to the future of our beautiful planet and go green!

Going Green in issue 5

Posted by Emilie Harrison
With more and more people choosing the eco option it's never been a better time to go green. Green, white and silver make such a clean, crisp statement for any party. Fresh is the name of the game when the palette is green; there are so many ways you can use this colour to great effect. Obviously flowers are a great place to start. By mixing foliage with your blooms you'll create an eco-inspired wonderland. Bridesmaids will always look dashing in green as will groomsmen with crisp white shirts and swish green ties.
Click on the Polyvore to view the pieces in more detail
Back in Issue 5 of Style Guide we ran with green to create the eco-friendly story Going Green. We incorporated green into every aspect of the story. Designers Guild 'Kashima' wallpaper was used as a table runner, which adds instant colour to any table. The pattern from the wallpaper was then transferred to the glorious Cake Stories cake with great effect. Wheat grass potts were used as placecard holders, while disposable bamboo crockery and cutlery was a super-duper eco-friendly option. The Going Green stationery featured in the story can be bought at our online store. Make your contribution to the future of our beautiful planet and go green!

Going Green in issue 5

Posted by Emilie Harrison
Let's Get Merry
Earlier in the week Annabelle and I attended a Merivale promotion in Sydney. Some of the city's most renown venues are part of the Merivale stable - the first being Establishment, centrally located in the heart of the city on George Street. Together with other members of the press and bridal industry, we met in the Main Bar that had been completely transformed with settings of sweetpeas, mirrors and crystal to show us how lovely this area could look when set for a wedding. The high, ornate ceilings and imposing marble bar were definitely features of this room.




They can handle every detail from flowers, stationery to cake meaning you can leave everything in their capable hands.
Next we were taken to EST., the impressive award-winning restaurant on the 2nd floor. This area seats around 130 guests and is tastefully neutral meaning most colour schemes will look fantastic here. The restaurant was adorned with simple vases of orchids which worked beautifully here. I thought it was a very sophisticated space.


A feature of this area is the use of a special 'bridal party room' where the group can sneak away to relax or preen before or during the night.

After a short walk in the glorious Sydney sunshine, we arrived at Ivy, a little further up George Street. Wow, what a place. The first area we were shown is specifically set up for weddings - the Sunroom. There is a guest welcoming area, bright and sophisticated in its green palette.




The seated area of the Sunroom is spectacular. It's large windows overlook the bars on the lower levels enticing guests to party on after the reception. This room was set up with a striking black and white theme. Large vases of gypsophila were simple but very effective.



The Ballroom was the next stop. Huge is the best way to describe it. The super-sized zebra-striped carpet offset the enormous modern, white chandeliers. This area has a 60 person balcony overlooking the busy city streets, perfect for guests to sneak a breath of fresh air during the reception.



The highlight of the trip was our next step - drinks and delicious canapés poolside at the Pool Club next to Uccello. Having left Adelaide at 4am, pitch black, bucketing down with winter rain, it was heaven to arrive at this sunshine-filled oasis. This area is just so hip - my handy-snaps really don't do it justice. It felt it a bit 'Rat-Pack' with retro furniture and relaxing private cabanas. Surrounded by the tall city buildings, I can only imagine how magical this place would look at night, with guests milling around the pool, drink in hand, enjoying the views.


We were also shown the Penthouse, where the couple can stay on their first night - just stunning. We had a fabulous time and thoroughly enjoyed our tour of these magical settings. Really something to accommodate all tastes and so centrally located for interstate and international guests. Do visit the Merivale website - it is full of information and beautiful photos of all of the venues under their umbrella.
I'll leave you with a pic of Annabelle enjoying a juice (yes, we refrained!) poolside.

Posted by Jane Cameron
Earlier in the week Annabelle and I attended a Merivale promotion in Sydney. Some of the city's most renown venues are part of the Merivale stable - the first being Establishment, centrally located in the heart of the city on George Street. Together with other members of the press and bridal industry, we met in the Main Bar that had been completely transformed with settings of sweetpeas, mirrors and crystal to show us how lovely this area could look when set for a wedding. The high, ornate ceilings and imposing marble bar were definitely features of this room.




They can handle every detail from flowers, stationery to cake meaning you can leave everything in their capable hands.
Next we were taken to EST., the impressive award-winning restaurant on the 2nd floor. This area seats around 130 guests and is tastefully neutral meaning most colour schemes will look fantastic here. The restaurant was adorned with simple vases of orchids which worked beautifully here. I thought it was a very sophisticated space.


A feature of this area is the use of a special 'bridal party room' where the group can sneak away to relax or preen before or during the night.

After a short walk in the glorious Sydney sunshine, we arrived at Ivy, a little further up George Street. Wow, what a place. The first area we were shown is specifically set up for weddings - the Sunroom. There is a guest welcoming area, bright and sophisticated in its green palette.




The seated area of the Sunroom is spectacular. It's large windows overlook the bars on the lower levels enticing guests to party on after the reception. This room was set up with a striking black and white theme. Large vases of gypsophila were simple but very effective.



The Ballroom was the next stop. Huge is the best way to describe it. The super-sized zebra-striped carpet offset the enormous modern, white chandeliers. This area has a 60 person balcony overlooking the busy city streets, perfect for guests to sneak a breath of fresh air during the reception.



The highlight of the trip was our next step - drinks and delicious canapés poolside at the Pool Club next to Uccello. Having left Adelaide at 4am, pitch black, bucketing down with winter rain, it was heaven to arrive at this sunshine-filled oasis. This area is just so hip - my handy-snaps really don't do it justice. It felt it a bit 'Rat-Pack' with retro furniture and relaxing private cabanas. Surrounded by the tall city buildings, I can only imagine how magical this place would look at night, with guests milling around the pool, drink in hand, enjoying the views.


We were also shown the Penthouse, where the couple can stay on their first night - just stunning. We had a fabulous time and thoroughly enjoyed our tour of these magical settings. Really something to accommodate all tastes and so centrally located for interstate and international guests. Do visit the Merivale website - it is full of information and beautiful photos of all of the venues under their umbrella.
I'll leave you with a pic of Annabelle enjoying a juice (yes, we refrained!) poolside.

Posted by Jane Cameron
Inspiration #70- Summer Nights in Philly
I was really excited when I got this request since Philly is sort of "my" city. I live in Jersey but we don't have anywhere that really has that city atmosphere and Philly is only a short drive away. So I have a lot of love for Philly :]
Anyway, the bride who requested this board wanted to incorporate mismatched red bridesmaids along with sunset colored details (pink, red, orange and yellow). As for the Philly aspects I thought it would be great to have mini cheese steaks as hor d'ourves and since it seems like everyone rides a bicycle around the city it would be cute to have a tandem bicycle instead of a get away car!
PS- her beagle is going to be part of the wedding too! Love it.
Here's what I came up with:
sources: Bridal Galleria, Flickr, Yum Sugar, Allebach Photography, Green Wedding Shoes, Brides (this and this too)
Anyway, the bride who requested this board wanted to incorporate mismatched red bridesmaids along with sunset colored details (pink, red, orange and yellow). As for the Philly aspects I thought it would be great to have mini cheese steaks as hor d'ourves and since it seems like everyone rides a bicycle around the city it would be cute to have a tandem bicycle instead of a get away car!
PS- her beagle is going to be part of the wedding too! Love it.
Here's what I came up with:
Inspiration #69- Navy, Apricot, Peach & Pale Pink
This is my first board requested from Wedding Bee! The bride is working with a navy, apricot, peach, pale pink and grey color scheme. They've already picked out the bridesmaids dresses from J. Crew and chose the Erica style in fresh mint. I love the idea of the bridesmaids carrying Baby's Breathe bouquets, they look so fresh and lovely.
Here's what I came up with, hope you enjoy!
Here's what I came up with, hope you enjoy!
A Day In The Country
Last week I blogged about the beautiful country garden wedding inspiration I found at The Brides Cafe. It reminded me of one of my all time favourite weddings which we created at the breathtaking Golding Vineyards. The whole Style Guide team were involved with our fabulous photographer Claudio Raschella documenting the day. A unique agricultural fair theme was the couple's vision, with fun and relaxation the order of the day for guests. A few years have passed now since the wedding, and it is so nice to once again revisit such a wonderful day. The perfect inspiration for a country wedding!



The couple spent months before their wedding lovingly making home made jams and preserves for the stunning self serve produce stand for their guests.


The garden inspired selection of flowers included Asters and Dahlias which we arranged in vintage preserving jars. Each jar was finished with a swing tag revealing the flower variety in true agricultural show style.


Photos Courtesy of Claudio Raschella
Find more of this gorgeous wedding in Wedding Style Guide issue 4
Posted By Annabelle Kerslake
Last week I blogged about the beautiful country garden wedding inspiration I found at The Brides Cafe. It reminded me of one of my all time favourite weddings which we created at the breathtaking Golding Vineyards. The whole Style Guide team were involved with our fabulous photographer Claudio Raschella documenting the day. A unique agricultural fair theme was the couple's vision, with fun and relaxation the order of the day for guests. A few years have passed now since the wedding, and it is so nice to once again revisit such a wonderful day. The perfect inspiration for a country wedding!



The couple spent months before their wedding lovingly making home made jams and preserves for the stunning self serve produce stand for their guests.


The garden inspired selection of flowers included Asters and Dahlias which we arranged in vintage preserving jars. Each jar was finished with a swing tag revealing the flower variety in true agricultural show style.


Photos Courtesy of Claudio Raschella
Find more of this gorgeous wedding in Wedding Style Guide issue 4
Posted By Annabelle Kerslake
Tea Time
Yesterday I received an invite to a friends high tea hens party which I think is such a great idea. I have noticed that high tea is starting to become more and more popular. Girls who dont want the big night out are prefering to go out for a stylish high tea instead. It's also a great way to include the older family members as part of a kitchen tea. One of my most favourite high tea experiences was when I was in London earlier this year at The Lanesborough. On previous trips to London I had tried high tea at Claridges which was fantastic, but The Lanesborough took high tea to another level. It won best Afternoon Tea in London awarded by the UK Tea Council and was absolutely divine, they even employ a tea sommelier!
High Tea at The Lanesborough


Some great venues for high tea in Australia are:
The Tea Room QVB in Sydney
Aria at The Langham in Melbourne
The Apothecary 1878 in Adelaide
The Hyatt in Perth
The Sofitel in Brisbane
Posted by Emma Henderson
Yesterday I received an invite to a friends high tea hens party which I think is such a great idea. I have noticed that high tea is starting to become more and more popular. Girls who dont want the big night out are prefering to go out for a stylish high tea instead. It's also a great way to include the older family members as part of a kitchen tea. One of my most favourite high tea experiences was when I was in London earlier this year at The Lanesborough. On previous trips to London I had tried high tea at Claridges which was fantastic, but The Lanesborough took high tea to another level. It won best Afternoon Tea in London awarded by the UK Tea Council and was absolutely divine, they even employ a tea sommelier!
High Tea at The Lanesborough


Some great venues for high tea in Australia are:
The Tea Room QVB in Sydney
Aria at The Langham in Melbourne
The Apothecary 1878 in Adelaide
The Hyatt in Perth
The Sofitel in Brisbane
Posted by Emma Henderson
More on Minted
If you haven't already, you must visit Minted - it is an unbelievable stationery resource. You can order engagement, save the date, wedding and personal stationery all in one go. And, for all of those so inclined, there is a fabulous baby stationery range too!



They ship internationally which means thousands of brilliant designs are now available to everyone.
Posted by Jane Cameron
If you haven't already, you must visit Minted - it is an unbelievable stationery resource. You can order engagement, save the date, wedding and personal stationery all in one go. And, for all of those so inclined, there is a fabulous baby stationery range too!



They ship internationally which means thousands of brilliant designs are now available to everyone.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Featured! and MIA
I know I've seriously been MIA but I'll be posting a whole bunch of boards soon! I'm still trying to recover from being sick, and haven't really had the time/energy to be online much.
Anyway, one of my boards was featured on Wedding Bee and now the requests are pouring in! I am excited to make all of these boards for the lovely brides who requested them so keep a look out for them :]
Blog Love: Rock’n’Roll Bride
One of my favourite wedding blogs is the fun and fabulous Rock’n’Roll Bride –‘Your Big Day the Rock’n’Roll way’. I love the fact that it celebrates individuality and highlights how you can truly personalise your wedding day, whether you follow the wedding “rules” or not.
Kat whose blog it is (check out her fabulous pink hair!) sums it up best when she says:
“It’s not about being ‘cool’, being a rebel or even thinking of the most unique idea you can, it’s about planning a wedding that reflects you and your partner and declaring your love in your way.”

Backyard Swanky photo by Mathieu Photography
Kat whose blog it is (check out her fabulous pink hair!) sums it up best when she says:
“It’s not about being ‘cool’, being a rebel or even thinking of the most unique idea you can, it’s about planning a wedding that reflects you and your partner and declaring your love in your way.”

Photography has come a long way in recent years, long gone are the days of having an album with only formal photos outside the church. Rock’n’Roll Bride showcases some of the best modern day wedding photography from around the world, so if you’re looking for truly inspiring wedding images do take a look.
With so many amazing photographs and fabulous weddings it was hard to narrow down which ones to show. Here is just a small selection of photos from Rock’n’Roll Bride from the last few weeks...enjoy!
Little Bit of Happiness photo by Erica Berger
Standing Out From The Crowd photo by Katie Malone Photography
Skater Chick photo by Crisiti Dame via Rockstar Diaries

Three Potato...More
Yesterday I received an order from Three Potato Four in the US - oh how I love their ever-changing range. They were nice enough to include a lovely little surprise within my package - these great metal type slugs, in my initials. Their matt-silver finish matches the finish on my computer perfectly so I have positioned them squarely on my desk - just incase anyone forgets where I work!


They would make a great addition to a wedding tablesetting, one initial letter for each guest - a nice keepsake for everyone. Contact Three Potato Four for more details.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Yesterday I received an order from Three Potato Four in the US - oh how I love their ever-changing range. They were nice enough to include a lovely little surprise within my package - these great metal type slugs, in my initials. Their matt-silver finish matches the finish on my computer perfectly so I have positioned them squarely on my desk - just incase anyone forgets where I work!


They would make a great addition to a wedding tablesetting, one initial letter for each guest - a nice keepsake for everyone. Contact Three Potato Four for more details.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Your Pass to Packham
You know you’ve made it in Hollywood when you’re wearing Jenny Packham. Just ask Keira, Liz, Mariah, Eva, Nelly and other celebs that need no last name. Jenny Packham is available to the Australian bride at Helen Rodrigues on Sydney’s North Shore. Join Helen at her exclusive bridal boutique on August 6th for an intimate preview of Jenny Packham’s new season bridal collection fresh from London. Sip bubbly and see why Jenny is the designer of choice for Mena Suvari, Jodie Kidd, Beyonce, Elle Macpherson and Heather Graham when working the red carpet. Jenny Packham's designs have also been selected for stylistically acclaimed and Oscar nominated film and television productions including Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada, James Bond Casino Royale and Die Another Day. Experience this bridal glamour event hosted by Helen herself at her Salon at 7/211 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay on Thursday August 6 at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are $35 per head and are limited so call Helen on 02 9904 5700 or visit www.helenrodrigues.com.au.

Rosalind

Petra

Marie Louise
Posted by Emilie Harrison
You know you’ve made it in Hollywood when you’re wearing Jenny Packham. Just ask Keira, Liz, Mariah, Eva, Nelly and other celebs that need no last name. Jenny Packham is available to the Australian bride at Helen Rodrigues on Sydney’s North Shore. Join Helen at her exclusive bridal boutique on August 6th for an intimate preview of Jenny Packham’s new season bridal collection fresh from London. Sip bubbly and see why Jenny is the designer of choice for Mena Suvari, Jodie Kidd, Beyonce, Elle Macpherson and Heather Graham when working the red carpet. Jenny Packham's designs have also been selected for stylistically acclaimed and Oscar nominated film and television productions including Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada, James Bond Casino Royale and Die Another Day. Experience this bridal glamour event hosted by Helen herself at her Salon at 7/211 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay on Thursday August 6 at 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are $35 per head and are limited so call Helen on 02 9904 5700 or visit www.helenrodrigues.com.au.
Rosalind
Petra
Marie Louise
Posted by Emilie Harrison
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