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A blue and white colour scheme – one of my all time favourites…
Images clockwise from top left: Hydrangea wreath Rebecca Thuss, Floral table setting Carolyne Roehm, Birds nest favours and Blue and white wedding cake Martha Stewart Weddings, Gown RS Couture
It’s botanical name is Dianthus caryophyllus, but through out the world this ruffled little bloom is commonly known as the carnation. One of the world’s oldest cultivated flowers, the carnation has suffered an identity crisis in recent times, being thought of as a cheap filler flower and dated choice of bloom and as such are rarely considered worthy for any form of decoration let alone as wedding flowers. The first time I saw the carnation re-invented was many years ago on the pages of a Martha Stewart magazine, after all no one can make something old new again quite like Martha can, and I was inspired by the lovely impact they created when used en masse. I was amazed at how quickly my opinion of the carnation changed from ‘daggy’ to I can’t wait to start experimenting with them and I have never looked at them with raised eyebrows since. Given they are readily available year round, inexpensive, come in a range of pretty colours and are very hardy, isn’t it about time we reconsidered the value of this sweet little bloom?
Image: PD Bloom
Images top left & top right: Brides.com, Image bottom left: Real Simple, Image bottom right: Martha Stewart Weddings
Images: Martha Stewart Weddings
Image courtesy of Nerida McMurray Photography
Ok, it’s official, my latest obsession is the Petit Four…These delicate, sweet, bite-sized morsels of loveliness have my mouth watering and my creative juices flowing with visions of baking, decorating and impressing friends and family at future gatherings and parties… They would make for a tasty and visually stunning alternative to dessert for a wedding, presented on platters, stands and trays, displayed as a buffet or served as floating desserts, dare I say that petits fours may be the new cupcake?
Image : Dragonfly Cakes
Images: Dragonfly Cakes
Images: Dragonfly Cakes
Image Top Left: Divine Delights, Images Top Right & Bottom Row: Martha Stewart Weddings
Image left: Williams Sonoma, Image right: Savour
Image: Savour
I just adore these beautiful dresses from Sydney based boutique Rose and Ruby; the romantic style, the quality fabrics, the stunning lace detail and delicious colour palette… I am visualising a gorgeous wedding theme as I write this, perhaps a Rose and Ruby inspiration board? Mmm, coming soon…
For those newly engaged, bridal expos are a quick way of gathering lots of info on planning your wedding day. The Australian Bridal Service produce the largest bridal expos in Melbourne and Sydney three times a year and the first one for 2010 is in Melbourne this weekend (16th and 17th of Jan) at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens. The Sydney bridal Expo will be held on the 30th and 31st of January at the Sydney Entertainment Centre…visit the website for more details
So I thought I would start the new year with yet another one of my obsessions – Headpieces. Having researched this subject for most of 2009 I came to the conclusion that in my next life I would be a master milliner, designing and creating these gorgeous works of head art…here are some of my faves
Headpieces by Jennifer Behr
Veils by Sara Gabriel
Headpieces by ban.do
Headpieces by Twigs and Honey
Silk flower and Veil by Rose and Ruby
In keeping with the holiday spirit here’s a little inspiration in ruby red…
Sources from top left: Red and white Boontje Nature cake by Lovin Sullivan Cakes and photo by Kirsten Strecker, Cherry Cupcakes also by Lovin Sullivan Cakes, Ring pillow by Wedding Collectables, Red table setting by Rebecca Thuss, Vintage 50’s dresses by Timeless Vixen, Red and white invitaion by Wedding Paper Divas, Red shoes Valentino, Concerto Red Chandelier via The Home Depot, Handcrafted red blossom hairpin by Percy Handmade
I just love these lolly bags by Poppies for Grace - they would make lovely bonbonniere tied with pretty ribbon or dressed up with vintage buttons, clips, pegs or brads. They also have gorgeous wedding invites and other stationery goodies printed with vegetable based inks on 100% re-cycled stock…
If you are looking for something different for your table centrepieces then take a look at Sisko Chocolate. Founder, Christina Tantsis creates beautiful custom designed chocolate sculptures and divine handcrafted chocolate flowers which would make for unusual and delicious table centrepieces. At the end of the evening your guests could break off the petals and enjoy the delicious chocolate which would have them talking about it long after your wedding day is over. They also make mini flowers which would make gorgeous little favours for your guests to take home.
