Watercolour love

How enchanting is watercolour? The slight hint of colour, building up and overlapping with more colour to create dreamy, translucent layers of subtle softness. Romantic and a little bit whimsical, watercolour is perfect for any pretty pastel wedding.

IMAGE CREDITS: Cake via 100 Layer Cake, Bridesmaids via Intimate Weddings, Wedding Favour via Oh Lovely Day, Invitation via Brides, Wedding Dress via Noviamor, Letterpress Watercolour Invitation via Paper Monkey Press, Escort Cards via Once Wed, Table Setting via Le Soirees.

The Non-book Guest Book

The traditional guest book, with it's gold foil edges and neat little lines, will always have a place at weddings, but sadly not really a place in our homes. Banished to a bookcase or in a dark drawer they rarely see the light of day, after the day itself is over. Which is why I love the clever alternatives that put  the well wishes of your wedding guests on permanent display. Whether framed upon a wall, on a custom made love seat or on a quilt destined to become a family heirloom, these are constant reminders of your special day and the special people that helped celebrate it.


IMAGES: World Map via Etsy, Thumbprinting via Etsy, Jigsaw Puzzle via Etsy, Love Seat via Elizabeth Anne, Display Plates via Martha Stewart, Globe via Glamour and Grace, Quilt via Swoon, Tree Art via Etsy, Balloon Art via Emmaline Bride, Stones via Bridal Style.

Navy and Fuchsia

Classic Navy Blue and bright Fuchsia are the hottest couple in town right now. Sophistication meets sassiness in this show-stopping combination that will have your wedding stand out from the crowd.

IMAGE CREDITS: Letterpress Invitations via Ink Paper Hearts, Cake via Cake Suite, Bridesmaid via Style Me Pretty, Shoes and Socks via Gayle Driver Photography, Tie via Middle of the Map, Invitations via SB Chic.

The prettiest dresses in the world

I thought my first Weddinsday post after my (absolutely amazing!!) trip should be something pretty special. And special is definitely a word I would use to describe these spectacular gowns. Along with exquisite, captivating, stunning and divine. If you are not familiar with the graceful designs of Anna Campbell, you really should be. Each dress, made by hand in Melbourne, is a vintage inspired love affair of dreamy silk, delicate lace and intricate beading. Basically the type of dress that makes me want to get married all over again.

IMAGE CREDITS: Images sourced from www.annacampbell.com.au

Minimoons

Today's Weddinsday will be the last for a while as I am about to take off to South America for our delayed honeymoon! Trekking through Machu Picchu isn't exactly the romantic beachside escape most newlyweds go for, but we already had a mini version of that in Noosa right after the wedding, which brings us to todays post of 'Minimoons'.

Weddings are hard work. So much organisation and planning goes into the day that it is often hard to look beyond the day itself. And if, like us, you are wanting an epic honeymoon on the other side of the world, it is almost impossible to plan both at the same time. Minimoons are the perfect solution. An easy, local escape long enough to let you unwind after the wedding crazy, but not so long that it uses up all your annual leave.

Até mais!

Groom Cakes

I love cake. So much so that this is the second cake post in a row, but you can never have too much cake, right? Quirky brides are apparently of this same opinion and are surprising their grooms with their very own wedding cake. Lets face it, guys don't get much of a say when it comes to the styling of a the cake, so this is a sweet way to incorporate your man's personality and have him feeling super special.

IMAGE CREDITS: Couch, via Delish, Guinness, via Pink Cake Box, Yankees, via Bridal Guide, Wrestling, via Cake Picture, Football, via Delaware Today, Golf, via Yum Sugar, Starbucks Coffee, via Brides, Wheel spin, via Cake Central, LSU, via Network, Camera, via Simply Savannah.

Let them eat..... cake?

It's hard to believe, but there are some people out there who don't like cake - I know, right?? As foreign a concept this is to me, it seems not so foreign in the big world of google, where there are dozens of alternatives to the traditional cake. So if you are wanting the obligatory cutting-the-cake-shot without the actual cake, here are a few delicious alternatives.

IMAGE CREDITS: Donut Cake, via Quality Bridals, Cheese Wheels, via 100 Layer Cake, Macarons, via Weddingful, Ice Creams, via The Knot, Crepe Cake, via Ruffled, Sushi Cake, via CKM Interiors, Rice Crispies Cake, via Ruffled, Oreo Cake, via The Very Last Detail. 

The key to my heart

Vintage skeleton keys are ridiculously romantic with the whole you-have-the-keys-to-my-heart thing, so they are perfect for a rustic wedding. Being small, skeleton keys can be used in lots of unexpected and unique ways. I especially love the 'Keys to a Happy Marriage' advice table!

IMAGE CREDITS: Letterpress Invitation Suite, via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Key Escort Cards, via Ruffled Blog, Boutonniere, via Wedbook, Key for a Happy Marriage, via Lovely and Rust, Napkin, via Loverly, Bouquet, via Wedding of my Dreams, Rings, via Pinterest.

Spectacular Stripes

Is there anything more stylishly simple than a black and white stripe? Other patterns tend to fall in and out of fashion pretty quickly, but the sassy stripe remains a long term favourite. Easy to incorporate into various elements of your wedding day, this bold stripe stands out from the crowd and instantly lifts a simple ceremony into a stunning soiree.

IMAGE CREDITS: Table Setting, via Martha Stewart, Bow-tie, via The Knot, Straws, via Bella Cupcake, Dress with Sash, via Erin Hearts Court, Letterpress Invitations, via Smock Paper, Cake, via Splendid Affairs, Bridesmaids, via Style Me Pretty, Room Decoration, via Once Wed, Couple, via Erin Hearts Court, Peonies, via Elegant Weddings.

Alternative wedding bouquets

Like most things at weddings, carrying a bouquet of flowers down the aisle, only to offload them to our bridesmaid at the end, is so steeped in tradition that to not do it would be kind of strange. Even though nobody really knows why we do it to begin with, we all follow the same unquestioned custom. Which is why I love some of the alternatives out there that inject a bit of your personality into an otherwise odd ritual. Pinwheels, buttons and lollypops are just a few of the ways you can be daringly different while still keeping the traditionalists happy.

IMAGE CREDITS: Button Bouquet, via Wedding Bee, Giant Paper Flowers, via Green Wedding Shoes, Pinwheel, via One Wed, Fabric Bouquet, via Wedding Bells, Butterflies, via This Is Glamorous, Artichoke, via My Wedding, Lollypops, via Wild Rose, Brooch Bouquet, via One Wed, Felt Flowers, via Wedding Window, Vintage Map Bouquet, via First Come Flowers.

Oh so pretty Ombré

Ombré is the fancy-pants term for a graduating shade of colour from light to dark. Brides are getting inspired and are ombréising everything from invites to cake to flowers to create a dream like, romantically whimsical feel to their day. Fifty shades of grey was so 2012, it's now all about the shades of pink/green/blue/yellow/aqua/purple/orange...

IMAGE CREDITS: Tulle Dress, via Monumental Wedding, Chevron Invitation Suite, via Etsy, Bridesmaid Dresses, via Wed Bits, Cake Pops, via The Rose Wedding, Bouquet, via Style Me Pretty, Rose Petal Aisle, via Occasions Bridal,  Rose Swirl Cake, via Glorious Treats, Beatles Love Poster, via Etsy, Wedding Favours, via Belle Magazine.

Unique Wedding Favours

Thankfully we have moved well past the traditional bonbonniere of the tooth-breaking sugared almonds and chocolate hearts combo, with couples choosing favours that will actually be used by their guests. Mini jars of your grandmother's homemade jam, a custom tea blend or a medley of your favourite flower seeds are a only a few of the cute keepsakes that are both personal and memorable.

IMAGE CREDITS: Tea Infusing Kits, via Kootation, Succulents, via Ruffled, Gumball Machine, via It's a Bride's Life, Wildflower Seeds, via Emmaline Bride, Bird Seed Hearts, via Green Wedding Slices, Pencils, via Etsy, Honey Pots, via Gracious Bridal, Jam Jars, via My Eco Wedding, Cake In A Jar, via It's a Bride's Life

Cherry Red and Aqua Blue

There are a few colour combinations that just make me smile when I think of them. Bold red with sweet aqua is definitely one of those combinations. Happy, bright and a little bit cheeky, this delightful duo is the epitome of fun and merriment.

IMAGE CREDITS: Aqua Tie, via Project Wedding, Paper Straws, via Etsy, Cake, via Studio Two Twenty Two, Wedding Invitations, via Loverly, Layer Cake, via Krissy's Creations, Cute Couple, via Lovely Wedding Day, Letterpress Wedding Invitations, via Studio On Fire, Crystal Bouquets, via Luulla, Bridesmaids, via Engaged and Inspired, Red Shoes, via United With Love.

You're my Lobster

The nautical theme has always been popular amongst brides planning a seaside soirée. But I have noticed the traditional anchor is being dropped in favour of a certain shellfish. Either inspired by Phoebe Buffay's love theory on Friends, or just because couples really, really like lobster, these cute crustaceans are popping up everywhere.

IMAGE CREDITS: Cape Cod Invite, via Etsy, Save the Date, via Crane & Co, Lobster Invite, via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Save the Date Bibs, via Bird and Banner, Lobster Invite, via Steel Petal Press, Cake Toppers, via Etsy, Wedding Invitation Bibs, via Curious Ink, Letterpress Lobster, via E Invite, Greeting Card, via Sugar Paper.

Paperless Invitations

I am a real paperphile so this post is a little out of my inner old school printer's character. But how amazing are these? Invitations don't have to be restricted to (gorgeous) paper. Balloons, chocolate, tea towels and even a customised viewfinder (!!!) are only a few of the creatively off-beat ways to inform guests of your wedding details.

You will notice the current trend of animated e-invites is absent... Sorry but I just don't believe a web based invitation is special. Every day we are bombarded with a gzillion emails, but how often do you receive some actual letterbox love?

IMAGE CREDITS: Balloon, via Wedding Design Anarchy, Handkerchief, via Rustic Wedding Chic, Coasters, via Sesame Letterpress, Viewfinder, via Proximate, Tea Towels, via Invitation Tea Towels, Cookies, via Jaclyn's Cookies, Chocolate, via Gummy Industries.

Stunning Succulents

There is something special about the simple elegance of a succulent and it is causing quite a commotion in the rose dominated floral arena. Many brides are now ditching the David Austin's in favour of extraordinary Echeverias to create spectacular bouquets of, what can only be described as, Mother Nature's masterpieces. Visually stunning and low maintenance, the unique pieces of your botanical bouquet can be replanted and will continue to grow, long after your wedding day.

IMAGE CREDITS: Cake, via Whipped Bake Shop, Bouquet and Hair Piece, via Project Wedding, Rings, via Style Me Pretty, Centrepiece, via Love and Lavender, Succulent Escort Cards, via The Sweetest Occasion, Save the Dates, via Etsy, Centrepiece, via Love and Lavender, Boutonniere, via Stephanie Williams, Invitation, via Minted.

Crafty DIY Backdrops

Backdrops for ceremonies is nothing new, but instead of the over-used white tulle with green plastic ivy leaves climbing over twinkling fairy lights, which I am sure is some sort of fire hazard, I am loving the DIY backdrop trend. Paper cranes, typography chalkboards and gigantic paper flowers are only a few of the artsy backdrop ideas keeping crafty brides busy. What better way to personalise your ceremony, cover up a dreary brick wall and let you show off your hidden talents? It's time to get your craft on.

IMAGE CREDITS: Succulent Vertical Garden Wall, via Green Wedding Shoes, Paperwheels, via Calie Rose, Streamers, via 100 Layer Cake , Paper Flowers, via Green Wedding Shoes, Wordy Aisle Runner, via White Sage, Chalkboard, via Style Me Pretty, Paper Cranes, via Ruffled, Paperwheels, via Oh Lovely Day, Streamers, via Etsy

Great Gatsby Glamour

With the much anticipated Baz Luhrmann's version of The Great Gatsby finally hitting Australian  screens tomorrow (!!!) I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate this Weddinsday to the sparkling era that was the roaring twenties. Gorgeous geometric lines, intricately beaded dresses, feathers, furs and vintage pearls all contribute to the opulent glamour of this iconic period.  So pick up your crystal martini glass, sit back in your velveteen divan and indulge in some Art Deco decadence.

IMAGE CREDITS: Crystal Shoes, via Art Deco Wedding, Art Deco Purse, via Green Wedding Shoes, Place Setting and Foiled Invitation, via 100 Layer Cake,  Beaded Bridal Cap, via Johanna Johnson, Cake, via Style Unveiled, Beaded Sleeve, via Elizabeth Anne,  Art Deco Bride, via Art of Bridal, Newlyweds, via Green Wedding Shoes.

Bloomin' lovely

It's not even officially winter here in Melbourne and I am already counting down the days until Spring. But let's pretend it's warm and sunny for today's post of floraltastic mismatched prints. Certainly not a new trend - my mum had her bridesmaids rocking the florals way back in '76. But it is now all about the chaotic mix and the beautiful match of patterns and colours.
When you can't decide on a colour scheme, why not choose all of them in a whimsically wonderful frenzy of florals?

IMAGE CREDITS: Bridesmaids, via Society Bride, Table Numbers, via Green Wedding Shoes, Teacup, via Intimate Weddings, Suitcase, via Elizabeth Anne, Bridal Party, via One Stylish Bride, Invitation, via Invitation Crush, Bowtie, via 100 Layer Cake, Handkerchiefs, via Borrowed Turquoise, Shoes, via Tumblr, Hand Painted Cake, via Nevie Pie Cakes.

Pink Loves Gold

Just in case you haven't figured it out by now... I love pink. It is such a sweet and happy colour that, if I had my way, my whole house would be furnished in this delicious hue. It is a very girly-girl colour and for a wedding you often need to balance it out with a 'manly' grey, black or navy to ensure your groom even turns up. But if you can convince your man, a sophisticated and elegant gold is the perfect partner to this very pretty pastel. Pink has just grown up. 

IMAGE CREDITS: Table Setting via The Sweetest Occasion, Gold Foil Invitations, via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Amazing Shoes, via Vintage Tea Roses, Infinity Ring, Via Etsy, Nail Art, via Treat a Day, Goody Bags via Once Wed, Merci Cards, via Sugar Paper, Cake via, Martha Stewart, Eat Me Signs, via Etsy, Pink Heart Cookies, via Hostess with the Mostess.