Colour Me Bright

Colourful flowers make the heart sing and I just loved these bright blooms from the wedding of Katie & Mike held in Santa Barbara. Keen to add a bit of a Spanish feel to their day the vibrant flowers certainly make it fiesta-like. Happy Friday everyone!






Photography courtesy of Jose Villa Photography from Style Me Pretty

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Sumptuous SugarLove

SugarLove recently photographed the below wedding at the stunning Lake Como - lucky them! Lake Como is certainly one of the most breathtaking wedding locations in the world. To see more beautiful images visit SugarLoves's blog.

We have all been overwhelmed by the devastation of the QLD floods. SugarLove are very generously donating $100 from every wedding booked during summer to the QLD Flood Relief Appeal. Please visit this website if you would like to make a personal donation.

















Above Photography by SugarLove Weddings

Posted by Emma Henderson

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

An Enchanted Empire

If you're about to start the rather overwhelming task of planning a wedding it might come as a surprise to learn that it will take approximately 200 hours to plan, which is the equivalent of a full time job. Surprised? The stress of planning a wedding can take its toll. Timetables, fittings, tasting, seating plans, vendors, caterers, florists, invitations, budgets, RSVP's, family conflicts, international and interstate guests, transport, accomodation... and the list goes on. With so many factors to take into consideration it's hardly surprising some things get overlooked and do go wrong. Having a Wedding Planner on hand to help with your big day will instantly relieve your stresses. Not only will they help you plan the wedding of your dreams they'll also act as a mediator/Ms Fix It/problem solver/shoulder to cry on/friend to laugh with/budget nazi/part Martha Stewart/offer you supreme industry knowledge and use their relationship with suppliers to better benefit you. For all brides in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas Enchanted Empire are your go-to girls for unique, out of the box weddings. Having travelled extensively Brooke and Shae like to draw on inspirations from cultures and unique settings. Believing that a wedding should tell a story about the couple and their love for each other Enchanted Empire will help you express your style and flair through their personalised, professional and hands on service. For more info on Enchanted Empire and the services they offer visit their website at www.enchantedempire.com.au.









Posted by Emilie Harrison

Flower Power

These dainty nude leather sandals with organza flower apliques by Giuseppe Zanotti are oh so pretty. With a gold 4.5 inch heel they'd make the perfect choice for a wedding shoe. Power to the flower! Availabe to purchase online at www.net-a-porter.com for £455.





Posted by Emilie Harrison

Ivy & Aster

We are all huge fans of US photographer Elizabeth Messina here at WSG, we have featured lots of her weddings over the years in the magazine. I was looking at her blog (kiss the groom) and saw these beautiful shots she did for new bridal designers Ivy & Aster. The photographs are so magical, light and airy as you would expect from Elizabeth. I absolutely love them, the dresses of course are gorgeous too!













Posted by Emma Henderson

Rebecca Twigley & Chris Judd Wed

Myer Ambassador Rebecca Twigley and Carlton Captain Chris Judd chose New Years Eve, December 31st 2010, as the date for their uber-fashionable wedding. Tying the knot at Albert Park's Carousel, in Melbourne, the couple celebrated with 220 friends and famiy. Rebecca chose close friends Jacob Luppino and Anthony Pittorino of J'Aton Couture to create her exquisite art deco-inspired gown as well as her bridesmaids and her mothers gowns. Weighing a whopping 30kg the gown featured lace and intricate beading all over the bodice and took 300 hours to make. I have no doubt girls will be clammering to have a gown similar to this. Visit www.jatoncouture.com to find out more about their couture service.






Pictures courtesy of zimbio.com

Posted by Emilie Harrison

We're Back!

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had wonderful holidays and feel refreshed and ready for a fabulous 2011. We're now back from holidays and ready to bring you more fabulous and inspiring ideas. Be sure to follow us on Facebook if you're not already!


Picture courtesty of marthastewart.com

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

For the team at Wedding Style Guide the year has drawn to a close. Before we leave we'd all like to send our sincerest thanks to everyone who has made this year such a fabulous one for WSG. To our readers, suppliers, advertisers, brides and fans a huge Merry Christmas and a safe and happy 2011. We look forward to giving you even more of what you love in the coming year.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Love Annabelle, Jane, Emma, Emilie & Silvana xx


Picture courtesy of marthastewart.com

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Suzie Willks & Nick O'Halloran

In the new summer issue 17, on sale now, we were thrilled to get offered to opportunity to run the gorgeous wedding of the even more gorgeous Suzie Willks & Nick O'Halloran. Married in front of 170 guests on the 21 August this year in a marquee on the banks of the Ornamental Lake in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, Suzie and Nick's celebration was warm, colourful and love filled. Stylists extrodinaire A Lavish Affair created a simply breathtaking space filled with flowers, candles and topped off with a grand chandelier from Harry the Hirer.

A note from the stylist:
"The brief - a warm and inviting 'feels like home' setting. After the ceremony, the space converted into a luxutious French-style lounge. A vintage chandelier hung over seating areas set amongst an abundance of gorgeous florals, candles and framed family photographs. Soft neutral pieces were enhanced by the bride's choice of vivid colour florals"

Suzie's amazing gown was designed for her by the very talented Jane Hill with the photography by Blumenthal Photography.

A note from the photographer:
"Suzie and Nick are such a beautiful couple, it is hard to imagine we would have achieved anything but beautiful photographs. The attention to detail put into the styling ensured every shot had a consistent colour palette and a point of interest. The brilliant, bright colours looked just fantastic and photographed so well"







Photographer - Blumenthal Photography
Bride's dress - Jane Hill
Florist - Victoria Whitelaw
Grooms suit - Tom Ford @ Harrolds
Ceremony & reception - Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Event coordiantor & stylist - A Lavish Affair
French Provincial Furniture Hire - Splendid Days
Cake - Alison Louise
Caterer - Blakes Feast
Stationer - Chapel Press

Posted by Emilie Harrison