Bridal Fashion Week, Auckland 2011

From the 1st - 5th of April 2011 Auckland will play host to New Zealand's first ever Bridal Fashion Week. Held at the upper deck of Auckland's War Memorial Museum venue The Dome, BFW will showcase the best of New Zealand's bridal fashion from renowned designers Sera Lilly, Liz Mitchell, Rosemary Smith, John Zimmermann and Vinka Brides. International designers Ruben Perlotti and the sisters behind Cymbeline Paris will also showcase their 2011 collections. Visit www.bridalfashionweek.co.nz for all the details.


Cymbeline Paris


Cymberline Paris


Cymberline Paris


Cymberline Paris runway pictures courtesy of Ugo Camara Bridal Fashion Week, Barcelona

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Golden Globe Awards 2011

Awards season is well and truly upon us and I have to admit I'm a sucker for a red carpet. How can you possibly not be?! This year block colours seemed to be favoured with Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis and Catherine Zeta-Jones all standing out in divine emerald green gowns. Pinks, reds and oranges of all different shades were also high on the 'to wear' list. My favourte (and Emma agrees) was Olivia Wilde in her simply out-of-this-world Marchesa gown. I honestly can't explain how beautiful I find it. Something more could have been done with her hair but the dress... speechless. Mad Men star January Jones was a knockout in her red Versace gown. It's no surprise she's the face of their new accessories collection. Pregnant Natalie Portman was glowing in her soft pink Viktor & Rolf gown, accessorised with a red Swarovski rose. A simply lovely choice. Now we just have to wait patiently for the Oscars!


Olivia Wilde in her breathtaking Marchesa gown


Emma Stone in Calvin Klein Collection & January Jones in Versace


Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang & a pregnant Natalie Portman in Viktor & Rolf


Amy Adams in Marchesa & Catherine Zeta-Jones in Monique Lhuillier
Photos courtesy of harpersbazaar.com

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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

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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

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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!















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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.



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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.









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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.





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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!













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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

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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

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