Bridal Survival

We Love…. Tulips

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:23:14 +0000

Tulips are one of those spring flowers that are impossible to dislike. Simple shapes, or frilly petals, buds closed or open, their bright jelly bean hues are candy for the eye.

Used en masse in white or glass bowls, potted in rustic wooden or terracotta containers with moss poked in amongst the stems, they will add the wow factor to your wedding!

Purple Tulips by KitAy

Yellow tulips by Phing

Tulips from The Glass Beehive

Tulips by Kevin Briody

Our favourites - photo by ellie

We Love…. Garlands

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:06:01 +0000

How gorgeous to hang strings of garlands at your reception. Be inspired by these….

Paper garland from lovefromchloe

Lacey paper banner from aymujer

Starfish garland by The ShabbyChicCottage

Garland from MaisyandAlice

Butterfly garland from thisneckofthewoods

Garland from renewool

Felt garland from BeeLoveLee

We Love….. Gloves

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:02:51 +0000

Ahhh! But would we wear them again as a decorative statement rather than just to keep warm?
Looking at some of these, I can imagine a dreamy lace dress, or a full skirted fifties number with a fascinator or birdcage veil.

Crochet look gloves from VintageStarrBeads

Needlerun lace wedding gloves from thegoldenturtle

Small flowergirl sized crochet gloves from everythingswhite

Vintage gloves from aprilevening

Pallas Couture Sale

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:33:19 +0000

Pallas Couture contacted us last week about their sample sale coming up.

“After almost 10 years in the bridal business, Pallas Couture is delighted to host the brands very first sample sale. This unique opportunity will feature more than 100 samples ranging in price from $100 - $1,500.

The sale will include gowns from past seasons samples to styles that have evolved over multiple samples or have even just been too costly to put into production, this really is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to purchase exquisite luxury at affordable prices.

Being held downstairs in their Paddington studio, Pallas’ co-design directors, Joy Morris and Cathy Thomas, will be available to offer advice, tips and opinions to prospective brides. “It is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a timeless and classic Pallas design. We’ve accumulated many gowns and have decided to open this exciting prospect for Australian brides,” says Joy Morris about the sale.

All gowns are sized between 8 and 12 (Australian sizing), which will suit a wide range of women. There are also a number of paper silk gowns which could be dyed for red carpet, school balls and other formal events.

The sale will run for four days only from July 29^th - August 1^st, 2010 and appointments must be made. No walk-ins will be accepted. All gown flaws (if any) will be clearly marked and no alterations will be made. Cash, Mastercard, Visa and EFTPOS will be accepted however there will be a 1% charge on all credit purchase with no returns. There will also be a cancellation fee for missed appointments.

To make an appointment please contact Kathryn Prior on 0417 188 836 or info@pallas.com.au”

We Love…… Pashminas

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:19:46 +0000

As we shiver through winter, we need ways to keep warm, even when we are dressed in all our finery. It’s great to look our best, but not to cause ourselves heartache by being cold!
Both for guests, and the bridal party, pashminas are one cuddly option to add warmth to an outfit.

Pashminas from mypashmina

Pashminas from And Venus Smiled

Pashmina from classiquechic

Pashmina from Gossamerart

Pashmina by jingjingdesign

We Love…. Millefiori

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:11:03 +0000

How could you not love the colours and designs of millefiori? Millefiori means ‘a thousand flowers’ and it is certainly candy for the eyes and the soul!

Earrings from ShadowMoonDesigns

Beads from mermaidglass

Belt buckle from MnMTreasures

Pendant from muranobridal

Glass from PaulsButtons

Earrings from leeski

Buttons from PaulsButtons

Necklace by CreationsByGinny

We Love… Paper Quilling

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:29:37 +0000

Here’s something different to add to your ideas for wedding décor. Use on your invitations, as gifts for your guests, or make a monogram of your initials. To add to the fun, the top of your favour boxes could be decorated, or how about quilled paper flowers set amongst the real ones in bowls on the tables?

Snowflake from joanscrafts

Card from PaperDaisyCardDesign

Quilled Bride and Groom by DazzlingDelight

Flower cards by prettyquilly

Quilled designs by cocoscreations

We Love…..To Add Sparkle to a Plain Dress

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:43:54 +0000

For some of us, a really plain wedding dress that is draped to enhance the body and alluring in its simplicity is the way to go.
Nevertheless a little embellishment in the way of a beautiful belt could make it all the more special. And wearing one of these will certainly add the ‘wow’ factor!

Belt by CassandraQuinn

Belt by DreamCatcherStudio

Belt by boutiqueseragun

Belt by KirstenKuehnDesigns

Belt by DreamcatcherStudio

We Love….Painted Tin

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:59:41 +0000

There is something charming about painted tin. Whether it is old or new doesn’t matter – the colours and designs inspire decorating ideas galore.

Old tins could be teamed with old things – old keys, unusual tin treasures such as pitchers and candle holders, tin lanterns, vintage birdcages and linen..

New bright coloured tin lends itself to building a scheme on happy colours. Take a favourite colour from the design and use this as a starting point for your décor – crockery, coloured napkins, ,coloured lanterns and lights and fun embellishments..

Consider using little painted tins to hold candles, favours, and small posies of flowers.

Tinware from re-nest

Tinware bowl from NutmegnSassafras

Enamel pots from Sheepstation Creek Everything Country

Vintage tin box from simplysuzula

We Love…Autumn Boutonnieres

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:33:21 +0000

A new season means an excuse for a new way of doing flowers and this includes boutonnieres.

Have fun looking for the unusual - something that will be meaningful to you and your groom, or including a special flower carried by your mothers on their wedding days.

From Pixel & Hank

From MissJenniferRae

From Martha Stewart Weddings

From pomandplumage

From fruitsoftheforest