Welcome! Here we can share all the beautiful details, ideas and news we would love to feature in every issue... we hope you enjoy it! The Real Weddings team x

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Springtime divine

We are so excited that spring is finally here – and have been looking forward to it ever since we received a wedding submission with this gorgeous illustration by James Gordon as part of their stationery. Such a sweet illustration and the colours are so beautiful – we just had to share it with you!

And keep an eye out for the wedding featuring James’ designs in our summer issue, we are hard at work putting it together as we speak!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

TO DO: 04/09/10 – celebrate at papyrus designs wedding event!

Don’t forget to head down to papyrus design this Saturday 4th September for their Cinderella Story competition and all day wedding celebration!

The day will include a Live Wedding Window with a real life bride modeling a stunning Baccini and Hill gown, plus your chance to win some amazing prizes including an A Lavish Affair Planning Package, a Bookbinders Design Flora Wedding Guest Book, discount vouchers to Brazilian Butterfly, vouchers to Calma Medispa Retreat, and even a copy of the latest Real Weddings Magazine! And as part of papyrus designs Cinderella Story competition, if her shoe fits you, you’ll go into the draw to win the major prize!

There will also be plenty of offers in store all day including discounts on their beautiful range, and remember, if you book a stationery consultation on the day and confirm an order of $750 or more by 30 September you will receive a gift voucher to the value of $75 to use in store!

We can’t wait for what promises to be an amazing day full of fun and all things ‘weddings’!

A taste of prizes on the day:

A Lavish Affair Planning Package prize:
1 x My Lavish Planner – planning folder
1 x My Lavish Thoughts – planning tags
1 x Lavish Candle
Styling magazine, wedding styling tips and real wedding postcards.
All items housed within a gorgeous keepsake box.
RRP: $149.95

Head to papyrus design, 1119 High Street, Armadale on Saturday 4th September between 10.30am and 4.30pm. For more information visit papyrusdesign.com, email design@papyrusdesign.com or call 03 9824 5177.

Above Shoes from Christian Louboutin Studio 120 peep-toe pumps £1,267 from net-a-porter.com (note these shoes do not represent the shoes at the event)


Tuesday, August 31, 2010

To veil or not to veil

If feel like your wedding gown needs a little something extra, but don’t particularly want to wear a veil, Ann Shoebridge’s new collection of hats 'petit fours' might be just what you’re looking for. The pretty designs feature cupcake inspired colours, soft textures and sweeping swirls, and are adorned with fine jewels and silk ruffles. With a background in contemporary art, Ann brings sculpture, colour and light to her collections, which have been worn by many stylish women including Jennifer Hawkins, Aussie model Jessica Hart and UK racing luminary Francesca Cumani. What’s even better is once your big day has come to an end, you can relive it by adorning your headpiece at the next Racing Carnival!

To view all collections go to annshoebridge.com Studio by appointment First Floor, 45 glen Eira Road, Ripponlea, Melbourne.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Anyone for tea?












Do you dream of the perfect tea party, complete with mismatched floral teacups and divine cake stands? So do we! And we’ve found the perfect people to make your dream come true! From intimate weddings and engagement parties to hen's days and baby showers, A Vintage Affair brings a touch of old world charm and elegance to any occasion. Their beautiful range of vintage crockery, cutlery and glassware, tea sets, silver tea service sets, entrĂ©e and dinner plates, cake stands, champagne and wine glasses, crystal vases plus a range of beautiful accessories and trinkets are all available for hire. No need to buy ten different tea sets to create that shabby chic look! They can even provided a ‘High Tea Experience’ for you which includes beautiful invitations, cup cakes, decorations and of course - the crockery!

For more information (or to simply browse the pretty pictures in the gallery!) visit vintageaffair.com.au

Friday, August 27, 2010

Happy First Anniversary

Paper is the traditional gift given to your partner on your first wedding anniversary, and we have found a beautiful and unique way to give paper as a present, a PaperCut artwork. Paper cutting is an ancient folk art which can be traced back thousands of years. Traditional PaperCut artworks are designed to evoke the happiness of festivals, children and animals – and your wedding day! Hardwick and Cesko have exclusive artworks that are individually hand drawn, and expertly cut out of the finest of paper. Each print is also presented in a solid contemporary black frame.

This year to accompany their popular Music Tree, they have added two new designs, Reflection and Butterflies, as well as two whimsical children themed artworks Enchanted Room and Girl with Chooks, which are just beautiful. For more information and to see more designs head to hardwickandcesko.com.au

AND… Paper also features in the new issue of Real Weddings magazine, Real Weddings Style Annual Collectors Issue 2010-2011! For a sneak peak head to our website!