Courtney & Justin - Engagement Party

Last Saturday the Style Guide team headed to the gorgeous Rymil Park Island in Adelaide for Courtney & Justin's engagement party. Court, a very good friend of Style Guide, put on a fabulous show and we all had such a wonderful afternoon - amazing food, delicious drinks, a truly beautiful venue and lovely weather. Court's got a keen eye for styling and she did a wonderful job with the dessert and lolly buffet. I look back now and wish I'd paid more attention to those gorgeous cakes! Thank you to Court & Justin for a wonderful afternoon and of course, Happy Engagement!


The gorgeous couple Justin & Courtney


A truly scrumptious dessert & lolly buffet






Our Editor Annabelle with her husband Naish


Myself and my sister Edwina




Courtney's brother Angus enjoying the blue fairy floss


Emma enjoying her San Pellegrino

Thank you to our talented Creative Director, Jane, for taking such lovely photographs!

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A Delicious Discovery

It's always exciting to come across new suppliers who do what they do so well and I recently discovered the website of Yummy Cupcakes & Cakes. Well, #1 - I was all of a sudden craving a piece of cake and #2 - I thought the creations looked too good to eat! Patricia Hardjopranoto clearly has a cleaver eye and some of the examples of her work she sent through were divine. Definitely a delicious discovery! Visit www.yummycupcakes.com.au to view the gallery.









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Bride Barbie

Ok... I. AM. VERY. EXCITED! I grew up with four sisters and we LOVED Barbie. We would spend hours upon hours playing with them, dressing them up, brushing their hair, changing their accessories. It was really a bottomless pit of fun. Still to this day I love Barbie as the thought of her always conjurs up very fond memories of growing up. So, the reason for this post... in conjunction with Barbie Vera Wang, the queen of the wedding gown, has released The Traditionalist Vera Wang Bride Barbie Doll collectors edition. The Dovina gown, as worn by Barbie, features a draped neckline with a shoulder ribbon bow and watercolour gathered skirt with tulle overlay. This is the third and final Barbie Collector doll for Wang so it's sure to be a keen item for collectors. It's available for $159.95USD + P&H. Visit www.barbiecollector.com for details.



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Now's the Time!

The lovely Jessica Aguilera, of Sydney events and design company Angelic Events, emailed me yesterday to let me know she's running a special for the month of May, offering couples 20% off their event if they book and pay the deposit in May. If you're on the hunt for a stylist this could be your answer. There are terms and conditions so if you'd like to find out more call 1300 760 460 or visit www.angelicevents.com.au.



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The Perfect Match

Save the date cards have become a staple on most couples wedding checklists these days. With everyone being so busy and all over the shop it's worth sending them out to ensure everyone who you want to come can and will. These save the dates from Twig & Thistle's Etsy store are SO gorgeous! And they even come with little magnets so they can be proudly displayed on the fridge. Smart thinking! These letterpressed paper delights are available in light blue, pink or green and come with gorgeous gold detailing. Available at $75USD for 25 + shipping. Click HERE to visit the Twig & Thistle Etsy store.







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*Beclau Homewares Competition*

If you're keen to win a set six fabulous hand-blown Dibbern Amber glass tumblers valued at $135, thanks to our friends at Beclau Homewares, simply register to receive their newsletter by the 31st May and go into the draw to win! The winner will be announced on the Beclau Homewares facebook and twitter pages so keep your eyes peeled. Good luck! Visit www.beclauhomewares.com.au to register.





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Fabric Fascination

I think these fabric flowers are so sweet! If you're not keen on real flowers, or fancy the idea of keeping them long after your wedding, why not opt for the fabric kind? These little creations come from Petal & Print in the U.S, however they will ship to us fine folk in the land downunder. Used for bouquets, waist ties, button holes, as hair pieces and even for cake decorations they are a crafty idea. Visit www.petalandprint.com for all the details.







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Westfield Transforms Clothes Shopping Online

How can you shop your favourite fashion brands from your favourite retailers and never have to set foot out the door? Westfield has launched its brand new website that can help you translate clothes into fashion – all from the comfort of your own living room. British stylist, Gok Wan and his team of stylists were excited to announce the brand new Westfield website that lets shoppers browse over 250,000 items across more than 2,000 brands, from one convenient online location. Choose your favourite styles for party dresses and great men’s shoes, then check out via Westfield’s safe and secure payment system and get all of your items delivered to your door. We’re certain anyone can be a fashionista with all of the gorgeous outfits and styles available on www.westfield.com.au, where you’ll find unlimited brands with one check-out.



A sponsored post by Westfield

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The Esteele Competition Winner Is...

Congratulations to Lucinda Peart, the winner of our Essteele competition. Lucinda is the lucky winner of a fabulous Bellissimo Nonstick Risotto Pan vauled at $329.95. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to Essteele for offering such a wonderful prize!





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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

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Vessel of Love

I came across this uber cute table centre on one of my favourite blogs Style Me Pretty. Not only are the vessels from Anthropologie the perfect table decoration for a wedding but the flowers, relaxed and comfortable, complement them perfectly. L.O.V.E! Have a great weekend!



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A, B, C...

A friend of mine pointed out these super cute scrabble pillows and immediately wanted to share. Aren't they the best?! Available from Etsy store Shopdirtsa they are a steal at USD$10 incl. inserts.



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