Beatiful Kitchen Tea Party

I came accross this beautiful kitchen tea party on Hello Naomi's blog. Naomi worked with Romi from Bo Peep Productions to create this beautiful all white afternoon tea. Naomi made lots of sweet goodies including vanilla buttercream cake, macarons, profiterols, scones and lots more. Romi styled the afternoon tea with lots of gorgeous details to make the party really special. She also had an activity for the quests - making bath tea bags. Guests could mix, blend and create their own fragrance to take home with them. What a great idea!! For more images and info head over to Hello Naomi.



















Photography: Natalie Hunfalvay
Sweets and cakes: Hello Naomi
Styling: Bo Peep Productions, bopeepproductions AT gmail DOT com

Posted by Emma Henderson

Shannon & Nathan

Milk and Honey sent us the gorgeous wedding of Shannon & Nathan held at Gunners' Barracks. Love the macarons used as place cards!




















Photography: Milk & Honey Photography
Bride's Dress: Johanna Johnson
Bridesmaids' Dresses: Zimmermann
Florist: Jodie McGregor Flowers
Ceremony & Reception: Gunners' Barracks
Cake: Faye Cahill
Transport: London Cab Company

Images from Wedding Ideas Australia

Posted by Emma Henderson

Grand Designs

I am a fan of gorgeously grand wedding cakes. Of course they have to complement the theme for the day but when in your life are you going to be able to spoil yourself with a simply amazing cake? Your wedding day, that's when! I caught sight of this cake on the lovely blog Snippet & Ink and thought ohhh... how gorgeous! The bride had this to say about her cake.

"Our wedding cake was another wonderful surprise. Perfect Endings made the most beautiful cake, decorated with simple white buttercream and cyclamen flowers. I didn’t realize until later that they were made of sugar! (This cake from Perfect Endings has always been one of my favorites, so it was incredibly special to have them make our wedding cake, complete with sugar flowers.) There were two tiers of lemon sponge cake with lemon curd and two tiers of Mahogany cake (chocolate layer cake with chocolate hazelnut truffle cream). If I ever need another special occasion cake at anytime in my life, it will be Perfect Endings Mahogany cake… I dream about that cake…"

And there you have it. A cake that tastes as good as it looks!





Posted by Emilie Harrison

A Bit of Fun

To celebrate the impending wedding of Wills and Kate, Graham & Brown have brought out a fun wallpaper called Crowns & Coronets. Their wedding promotion means you can now get 20% of their Royal products including a whole range of sparkly little stones you can use to embellish the crowns.



They ship overseas too if you're wanting to indulge your inner royalist.

Posted by Jane Cameron.

Don't Forget!

Don't forget to enter our fabulous competition - all thanks to Esteele. Simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au and answer this question - What's the first meal would you cook for your partner as a married couple? Make sure you get creative with your answer! Competition closes Friday 29th April AEST 5pm.





Posted by Emilie Harrison

Shop O'Clock

Well it's finally Friday. Yay to that! To welcome the weekend I have part 5 of Westfield's Style Shopper series. This time around stylist Jo Blankfield gives some fabulous styling advice that will no doubt pay dividens when you hit the shops this weekend. If a stylist is something you'd love to experience then make sure you get in touch with Westfield at www.westfield.com.au. Have a great weekend!









A sponsored post by Westfield

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Another Look

Thank you to everyone who has let us know that they love our autumn Look Book – we've had such an amazing response. If you haven't already, please do have a look. This crafty little book features just some of the many ideas you'll find in our autumn issue. Each spread reveals a brilliant idea for couples planning their wedding and the best part – it's absolutely free!













Posted by Jane Cameron

Win, Win, Win!

Whether or not you're a whiz in the kitchen you're going to want to get your hands on this fabulous prize. Thanks to our lovely friends at Essteele we have an opportunity for you to win this super duper Bellissimo Nonstick Risotto Pan vauled at $329.95. To enter simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au and tell us this - What's the first meal would you cook for your partner as a married couple? Competition closes Friday 29th April AEST 5pm. Good luck! Visit www.esteele.com.au to view their fabulous cookware collections.





Posted by Emilie Harrison

Collette Dinnigan 2011

The new Collette Dinnigan Bridal 2011 Collection has arrived! As you would expect the gowns are simply gorgeous with embellishments of beads, crystals and pearls on the softest silk organzas and silk satins. View the complete collection at www.collettedinnigan.com.au.











Posted by Emilie Harrison

Pretty Please!

Our autumn fashion feature saw gowns with detailed skirts and structured bodices take the front seat. If you're looking at a gown with a gorgeously detailed, full skirt you'd be wise to visit the designers we've featured below. They've certainly got their fingers on the pulse. I'm also loving the bustled hems... how chic! Add a veil or tulle headpiece, understated jewellery and a dash of colour on the lips and voila! Photography by Claudio Raschella and hair and makeup by Sarah Craker.


Amorette Elizabeth silk satin strapless gown in white with bustled hem made to order from $5,495, with Dior buckled belt with two brooches approximately $450 both from Mariana Hardwick


Left - Amsale Bijou Blue Label silk taffeta strapless gown in ivory with drop waist, ruched bodice, sweetheart neckline and skirt adorned with hand-made taffeta and organza flowers, $POA from Angela Wilson
Right - Watters Odessa tulle strapless bustle gown in ivory with beaded and embroidered lace motifs and hand-painted tulle flowers at empire and hip line, $2,200 from Samantha Wynne


Left - Adina silk duchess gown in platinum with Swarovski crystal waistband, plunging back and billowing detachable bustle, $4,500 from Ziolkowski
Right - Maddison couture silk satin strapless gowin in white with ribbon and topstitched bodice detail, full mermaid skirt with fishtail and pleated, ruffled underlay. Also comes with a pleated tulle bolero not shown, $10,990 from Karen Willis Holmes


Left - Adina silk organza strapless gown in Antique with train scattered with organza hand-appliqued and beaded leaves and French chantilly hand-beaded lace strapless bustier bodice, $8,950 from Sarah Janks
Right - Belle of the Ball silk organza and net gown in ivory, $1,399 from Carla Zampatti

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Tie Me Up

It's Friday and because I love shoes I thought I would share these beauties with you. Now that ShopBop have their online bridal boutique it's never been easier to get those gorgeous designer pieces you crave for your wedding. With pleated slik straps and a chiffon bow these Giuseppe Zanotti sandals are simply gorgeous. Be sure to visit ShopBop's new wedding boutique at www.shopbop.com. Enjoy your weekend everyone!


Chiffon bow high heel sandals AUD$850

Posted by Emilie Harrison