Happy Halloween




    As It's Halloween I thought I'd share some Halloween inspired links that I have found recently.

    If you are getting married at this time of year, either of these cookies would make great little favours, Bake it Pretty even give you clear instructions on how to wrap them and add a tag which could easily be customised with your wedding details.



    Stained Glass Halloween Cookies here from Amy Atlas



    Spellbinding Cookies here, from Bake it Pretty

    These candleholders would look great along a fireplace...
    Spooky Silhouette Candeholders, here via Design *Sponge


    And if you're thinking pumpkins are only for scary faces then check out Pumpkin week on Sweet Paul.

    If you are having lots of kids at your party you could set aside an area for a Dress the Pumpkin Competition-provide some pre-cut out features from magazines (lips eyes etc) and various other bits- jewellery, sunglasses etc and leaves the kids to have some fun! Great way to keep them occupied during speeches.

    Above photo is Fashionista from Wednesday, there's one for everyday of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday





    Photo by Erica Turner via Ruffled




    Finally a beautiful autumn inspired wedding on Ruffled with loads of DIY details, here & here


    Silver pumpkin photo at top found via won't you be my naybyrd

Fashion Inspiration: Claire Pettibone




    The final designer I’m looking at this week is Claire Pettibone, a US based designer whose dresses I’m glad to say are available in the UK. Her elegant collection really stood out for me for the beautiful use of fabrics particularly the antique laces in delicate shades of ivory and champagne and the splashes of reds in fabric flowers and obi inspired waists. She also had the most amazing backs too, I quite easily could have shown six of her dresses when I looked at the beautiful backs trend.

    The collection was called Cherry Blossom and you can see the influence of the East in the detailing of the dresses. I think I’ve found a new favourite designer, definitely one I’ll be keeping an eye on from now on.

    Please note these photos are from the catwalk and may not be available for purchase

    All images via Brides

Fun times

    The lovely Kathleen over at Twig and Thistle blogged about these sweet pop up placemats from hello hanna. I am totally in love with them and just wish I was a kid again to have an excuse to use them! They would make a fun and bright addition to the kids table at a wedding and will surely keep the little ones occupied throughout the night.













    For Australian shoppers Chic Mother & Baby will be stocking them soon on their website.

    Posted by Emma Henderson

shake it up

    These mismatch salt and pepper shakers make such sweet little vases, I found them on one of my favourite blogs Sunday Suppers. They would look gorgeous in a cluster or even at every place setting on your tables. You could pick them up pretty cheaply at second hand stores or ebay, they would also make a sweet favour for guests to take home.





    Photography by Karen Mordechai

Fashion Trend: One-Shoulder Gowns and Beautiful Backs


    A great trend to be seen on the catwalks (fashion as well as bridal) is the one shoulder look, a fab alternative to the ubiquitous strapless gown. I think it’s a very sexy and modern look that works well with the other trends we’re seeing and would be great for an overseas wedding especially in a Grecian inspired floaty chiffon style.


    It’s also good to see so many beautiful backs on the catwalks, definitely part of the dress you should never ignore; consider that for a the majority of your ceremony your guests are looking at you from behind.




    All images via Brides

Ahoy

    I've always fancied a bit of a nautical theme for a wedding - I love some of the details in this inspiration board from Snippet & Ink.



    These nifty luggage tags, made from recycled sail would make wonderful decorations for something along this theme. Imagine them tied around napkins at each guest's placesetting or strung from garlands across the room. They're from reiter8 in the US.







    Posted by Jane Cameron

Fashion Inspiration: Jenny Packham



    I love Jenny Packham’s designs; they are so glamorous and sexy. In this collection she continues to use her trademark fluid fabrics with perfect vintage sparkle details but also adds contrasting black bows and ruffles to be bang on trend. I also like the variety of necklines that she designs for her dresses from her plunging halter necks to strapless sweetheart; it’s great to see so many options. This collection also had some lovely flirty short dresses, great for the petite bride or a funky city wedding.

    Please note these photos are from the catwalk and may not be available for purchase

    Jenny Packham via Brides

Luxe Camping

    We are all flat out in the office this week as the print deadline looms! So it was a lovely distraction to receive a beautful marketing pack from Aman Resorts promoting their Aman-i-Khas wilderness camp in Rajasthan, India. It looks absolutely amazing, and this is certainly the kind of camping that I like!! There is tons of wildlife to be seen with guided exceursions into Ranthambore National Park where you may see tigers, leopards, jungle cats and sloth bears. You can also relax in the spa tent with a range of spa treatments to tempt. Rates from October 09 to 30th April 2010 are $875 USD per night. Visit their website here for more details.













    Posted by Emma Henderson

Fashion Trend: Sparkles & Bows



    There were lots of lovely sparkle details to be seen on the catwalks, predominately focused on the bodices. Combined with floral appliqué details and lace they add a lovely touch of glamour and sophistication to a dress.


    If you’re after something a bit more fun and whimsical then bows could be your thing; seen on a number of dresses they came in all sizes. Large statement bows add great a focal point to a dress whether at the shoulder or waist and in colour but if you want something more subtle small bows in multiples can add a lovely touch. It also looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more bows in accessories too from fascinators to shoes.




A Trump Wedding

    It was always going to be a super glamorous affair when Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, married billionaire heir Jared Kushner. Dressed in an exquisite custom made Vera Wang gown inspired by Grace Kelly and diamond drop earrings from her very own Ivanka Trump Collection, valued at $130,000, Ivanka looked simply stunning. Five hundred guests attended the private Jewish ceremony, for which Ivanka converted to Judaism, at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on Sunday 25th October. Celebs who joined in the party incl. Russell Crowe, Barbara Walters, Natalie Portman and former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani. Ivanka created custom 'Jared & Ivanka' Havaianas for guests along with Swarovski Havaianas for her bridesmaids and Mum, Ivana. A true wedding spectacular!










    Photos courtesy of JustJared.buzznet.com

    Posted by Emilie Harrison

Fashion Inspiration: Vera Wang



    Vera Wang is synonymous with beautiful wedding dresses and she definitely led the pack with her show. I loved the beautiful colours and shades she chose; while the idea of a coloured dress might put some brides off as it’s easy to only think of the bold colours, the colours Vera showed were pale, elegant and dreamy. I also love the bow details for a touch of whimsy and use of silk tulle layering which give the dresses a lovely ethereal feel.


    Please note these photos are from the catwalk and may not be available for purchase.

    Vera Wang via Hello Magazine

Fair Hair

    So, I was at the hairdresser on Saturday morning and whilst flicking through a pile of mags (as you do when you're getting your mane groomed) I came across this gorgeous hairstyle and thought it'd be perfect for a summer bride. It's a gorgeous style on its own but if you added some pretty flowers it would be super duper specky. I'm all for a braid or two! Excuse the quality of the pic...!!



    Posted by Emilie Harrison

Follow Me

    I am excited to tell you about the gorgeous wedding stationery now available from Follow Studio - it is subtle and refined and elegant and contemporary - and just perfect.







    We were lucky enough to work with Jessie from Follow Studio on our Party Time story - she designed the most beautiful stationery for us.

    There is plenty more to see on her site too - lovely notecards, swing tags and cards and in her trademark soft, muted palette.





    Congratulations Jessie.

    Posted by Jane Cameron

All in the Details

    Of all the wedding photographs we receive, my favourite is often one of the dress, hanging in the bride's room, waiting to be worn.


    A shot from our Playful Shades story in Issue 8 featuring the Charlize gown from Lisa Gowing. The coat hanger belongs to my mum who worked as a stylist for many years and lent it to us for the shoot.

    It must be one of your favourites too as we see this shot in many of the wedding submissions we receive. I can't tell you how often we receive versions of this photograph where the dress is divine, the setting is perfect but the coat hanger is horrid. If you are considering including a shot of this kind in your album, make sure you have a lovely coat hanger ready to display your beautiful dress - hangers of the wire or plastic variety simply won't do.

    My choice would be something with character like these from David Met Nicole - vintage printed Edwardian hangers.





    It really does make such a difference to the final shot and definitely worth considering.

    Posted by Jane Cameron

Fashion Trend: Ruffles

Fashion Inspiration: New York Bridal Market



    Last week saw the Bridal Market hit New York, where the best wedding dress designers showcased their new collections for 2010 to the trade. We can’t all be lucky enough to pop over to New York for the shows so I’ll be posting roundups of some of the trends that were seen and taking a closer look at some of the designers that are available in the UK. As these are all catwalk selections we won’t be seeing the dresses in the shops until next year and even then there’s no guarantee they will all be available to purchase; so fingers crossed our favourites will make it into the shops.


    1 & 3 Jenny Packham via Brides 2 & 4 Monique Lhuillier via Brides
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