A Winter Warmer

With winter standing firmly on our doorsteps it's never been a better time to embrace rich, warm colours such as golds, browns and caramels. This moodboard I found on Snippet & Ink is a perfect winter warmer and mixed with a hint of rustic pink makes a winter wedding seem like a very bright idea. The gorgeous mother-of-pearl handled cuttlery could be no doubt found through antique and bric-a-brac shops or even online. Winter needn't be dreary and drab afterall!


All credits for the moodboard can be found at www.snippetandink.com

Posted by Emilie Harrison

How Succulent!

If you're after a unique floral idea for your wedding it's worth considering Succulents. They're becoming a big trend now, offering interest and intrigue to bouquets, centrepieces and buttonholes. If flowers on their own aren't your thing you'll be amazed at how they are transformed with an array of gorgeously green Succlents. Be sure to ask your florist for their advice and suggestions, afterall there are an abundance of types available. I loved this wedding I found on Style Me Pretty. The Succlents as a centrepiece add so much interest and give the celebration a completely different feel. The colour of the bouquet is divine!

Peachy Keen

I came across this glorious mood board on Snippet & Ink and thought it was oh so pretty. Peach is the perfect colour if you're after an alternative to pink - still soft, still pretty and a little more male friendly! Think of the deserts you could choose with peach in your theme. Delicious! Visit www.snippetandink.com for an abundance of theming and colour ideas.



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Be My Valentine?

Once again the lovely Ellen from mini Moko Stationery has kindly sent me a lovely mood board featuring the theme of the moment - Valentine's Day. See, there is a way to make red look gorgeous! For more info on Ellen's wares visit her website at www.minimoko.com.au. Happy Friday!



Row One: Love Hearts wedding invitations in Luscious Red by mini Moko Designer Stationery, red door photo by Love Life Images, red piano via Snippet and Ink,
Row Two: Getaway car from The City Sage, red drink via Wedding Style Guide, wedding cake by Cake Face, Janey dress from J. Crew,
Row Three: Tablescape via Oh Happy Day Blog, black and white Photo via Snippet and Ink, Love Hearts wedding invitations in Luscious Red by mini Moko designer Stationery

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Celebrate - Australia Day

With the Australia Day public holiday just around the corner (26th January if you don't know) it's never been a better time to get into a celebratory mood. In our summer issue, on sale now, we have done all the hard work for you, creating the best Australia Day celebration you could hope for. We've even created some FREE downloads, available on our website, such as a Welcome sign and Let's Celebrate labels. Make sure you get your hands on a copy of our summer issue, at all good newsagents and Borders stores nationally, for all our great party ideas. Happy Australia Day!















Posted by Emilie Harrison

Cookies & Icecream

The blog Magnolia Rouge, created by the very talented Kate Holland of Ruby & Willow, is full of such gorgeous wedding inspiration. I especially love this cookies & cream mood board. Such a gorgeous, colourful palette. Be sure to pay her blog a visit at www.magnoliarouge.com or to view Kate's beautiful stationery collections visit her website at www.rubyandwillow.co.nz.



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Summer Issue On Sale Today!

Today is the day you can get your hot little hands on a copy of our brand new summer issue! Packed with the most stylish and inspiring ideas, you'll find everything you need to create your dream wedding. This issue we feature 23 of the most beautiful weddings, all brimming with the most creative and unique ideas. We also have on offer theming ideas in the freshest shades to truly get your creative juices flowing. Available at all good newsagents and Borders stores nationally or online at www.styleguide.com.au. Happy reading!



















Here's a sneak peek at our China Blue story!



































Posted by Emilie Harrison

Moodboard - Secret Garden

The very lovely Ellen from designer stationery company mini Moko very kindly put this gorgeous moodboard together for us. Titled Secret Garden, it's such a fresh palette, perfect for the warm, balmy summer months. We hope you love this divine bit of inspiration!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Row One: Secret Garden wedding Invitation by mini Moko, photography by Peter Frank Edwards for Charleston Wedding Magazine, fresh flower cakes by Martha Stewart Weddings

Row Two: Leaf cuff by Martha Stewart Weddings, Three Pom Candy Kit by The Paper Whale, veil photo by Gemma Comas from Snippet & Ink, Sweet Little Daisies wedding cake by Martha Stewart Weddings

Row Three: Classic car in lemon at Martha Stewart Weddings, photography by Peter Frank Edwards for Charleston Wedding Magazine, Secret Garden wedding invitation by mini Moko

A Tasty Masterpiece

Choosing the cake for your special day is something to consider carefully. Afterall, when it comes time to be cut it's going to be the centre of attention. It's always a lovely idea to have it designed with your theme in mind, hence why choosing a cake maker is oh so important. We simply LOVE the cake featured as part of our Hello Yellow theming story in the current spring issue #16. Created by the very talented Alisa & Chris of Cake Occasions, the cake is simply a work of art. Below Alisa shares with us her inspiration for the cake.

"When Chris and I received the brief from WSG we were really excited that it had a yellow and white colour palette. It was a great opportunity to use the yellow and white grosgrain ribbon that we had in our studio. Chris and I are slightly obsessed with ribbons, particularly grosgrain, as you can get some great colour and patterns. We also like to adorn our cakes with less traditional toppers and decorations, so Chris made a garland from the yellow and white grosgrain ribbon and made sugar buttons to sit in the middle of the garland and then we tied the whole motif together by placing sugar buttons up the back of the cake. The cake was really simple and elegant and it would lend some colour and brightness to a gorgeous spring or summer wedding".

If you would like to find out more about the amaizing service Cake Occasions can offer you contact them via their website at www.cakeoccasions.com.au.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

A Lavish Affair at The Baths

I visited the lovely Marisa and Michelle from A Lavish Affair in Melbourne last week and was lucky enough to get a peek at a gorgeous wedding hosted at The Baths Middle Brighton. Styled by Marisa and her team, the wedding of Kristen & James was an understated but uber-chic affair with the most gorgeous views overlooking the gorgeous Middle Brighton Baths, on The Esplanade, in Brighton, Victoria. Their 80 guests were seated at one long table so Kristen & James were able to get the most out of the space. The table was then decorated with eight tall vases filled with white tulips as well as an array of smaller vases of Rannuculus and Lisianthus roses. Crystal candlesticks were also a feature on top of the gorgeous mirror runner, which gave the illusion of double the florals and showed off the romantic flicker of the tea light candles. The luxury latte cloth gave the table a fresh, relaxed and sleek feel and looked fabulous with the chairs. If you'd like to speak to Marisa about your wedding feel free to get in touch with her via the website www.alavishaffair.com or to find out more about The Baths Middle Brighton visit www.middlebrightonbaths.com.au.

Photographer - Hilton Stone Photography
Stylist - A Lavish Affair
Reception venue - The Baths Middle Brighton
Brides Dress - Shane McConnell
Florist - Styles Entwined
Honeymoon - Sailed around the Whitsundays

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Table Numbers

Table numbers are often overlooked at weddings. If they aren't provided the venue usually uses plastic cafe style black and white options which more often than not detracts from pretty table settings. The below house number tiles have been cleverly used as table numbers and match the theme perfectly. They are available from anthropologie who finally delivers to Australia!





Above images found at Once Wed



Posted by Emma Henderson

Party On

If you're hosting a party for a little one then you must stop by The Party Studio. They have a divine selection of bits and pieces you'll need to create the party of your childs dream. They have theming and colour ideas as well as stationery, costumes and packaging ideas. Handy! Visit The Party Studio at www.thepartystudio.com.au.

If you're looking for ideas for the kids look no further than our new spring issue with a super duper kids table they are sure to love! Not only for a wedding this could easily be translated for a kids party. Party on! Visit Style Guide for more info on the new issue!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Dr Seuss cupcake toppers $11.95 (available in a selection of colours and themes)


Polka dot gift tag $6.95 each (available in a selection of colours)


Boy Oh Boy bunting $14 (available in a selection of colours)


Baby blue paper cups $4.25 for a pack of 8 (available in a selection of colours)