Stand Up or Sit Down Reception?

Bridal couples are looking for the best of both worlds!

We are a sociable bunch these days and the traditional sit down reception can restrict your friends really mingling and enjoying your wedding. Have you ever thought about having a caterer offer a roving entrée, seated main, followed by a roving dessert?

This idea could be perfect for food-loving couples who can’t make their mind up between a sit-down and cocktail-style reception. It is a great idea and could mean a lot more fun for your family and friends at your wedding.

The key to this experience for your guests would be the delivery of a variety of dishes to sample, as this can become a part of the fun. It can add to the social air as your guests discuss the delicious food they are being served. A roving selection of fine canapés and drinks gives you time to greet your guests and relax before being seated for the main course.

A new, modern way to approach your reception, capitalising on the social aspect of a cocktail style reception, with the traditional twist of a sit down main added in for good measure. A good caterer can deliver guests a larger array of food options with this style and your guests will love you for it.

But let’s face it at the end of a long day of socialising your guests will also be relieved to sit down, relax and tuck into a main meal. So what about a roving dessert? When the drinks are flowing and the guests are getting merry, nothing should stand in the way of the dance floor – not even the dessert!

Opting for a roving dessert during the most social time of the evening is the perfect way to get the party started. A selection of canapé style desserts will allow your guests to get up on the dance floor and back into the groove of the day.

Having a stand up and sit down reception could give you and your guests the best of both worlds.

You can read more about this option in an article from Forte Catering & Events, an award-winning, Sydney-based caterer, on our website.

"The Bride's Gown" !

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Down load "The Bride's Gown" and get some inspiration.....!!!

Red Dress Poll...

Don't forget to vote for YOUR best red dress...voting ends at midnight tonight..... visit
www.styleguide.com.au and have your say to win one dozen beautiful South Australian wines...Great for Christmas......

"The Bride's Gown"..!!!

Take a moment to view our STUNNING new look book..."The Bride's Gown"....Have a look at what's new and what brides and grooms are doing to make their day special and memorable.......do click on the link below and let your imagination do the rest.....!!!!
http://weddingstyleguide.com.au/the-brides-gown.html

First Aid Kit.!

St John's Ambulance quite rightly pointed out that many people forget the basics now days especially when planning outdoor weddings......a First Aid Kit...

Do visit our website www.styleguide.com.au as we will be including an article from St John's Ambulance Services....

Competition!!!!!

Have you voted on what you think the best Red Wedding Dress is...??? Click on the link below and have your say...time is running out.....

http://www.weddingstyleguide.com.au/your-voice.html

Top 10 Tips....

Good morning to everyone on this beautiful bright and sunny Tuesday morning....we do hope that where ever you are in the world the day is as great as ours......!!!! Today we would like to share ten tips in planning your wedding..Click on the link and enjoy....... www.styleguide.com.au

Scanpan Competition Results

With many thanks to our friends at The Melbourne and Sydney Wedding Registry!
We would like to congratulate Davina Mitchell on winning the Scanpans worth $1,750!!!
She has won a set of the NEW premium range of IQ COOKWARE that offers unsurpassed non-stick capabilities and quieter cooking. The IQ surface comes with a lifetime guarantee against peeling, blistering and cracking!
This amazing prize consists of a 26cm casserole pot, a 26cm fry pan, a 27cm grill pan, an 18cm saucepan and a 32cm chef pan with a total value of $1,767!
Please visit http://www.melbourneweddingregistry.com.au/ and add these pans to your Gift Registry!

Colour.....

Be bold and make a statement with colour for your bridesmaids in gowns of rich colours. We love this deep blue dress.....so easy to wear......!!!!and check out the shoes.....!!!

Sleeves.......!!!!

Are sleeves a style consideration or a necessity? We at WSG believe it is both.....The perfect sleeve can enhance a wedding gown. A long, narrow sleeve is flattering and fashion-forward while an elbow-length sleeve is stylish but also provides coverage. If you are confident about your arms, then sleeveless (strapless) will work for you. The sleeveless gown is a signature for me as it is timeless, chic and sophisticated while also practical for dancing.
If you choose sleeves, remember the proportion of the armhole will impact the construction of the sleeve and the range of your movement. Most importantly, choose something you feel comfortable and confident in. -XO

The Bridal Garter

Bridal Garters have always been a lot of fun. Even the story of their origin shows that garters are a symbol of fun at any wedding.
We would love to receive photos of your garter or "garter removal" with or without the story that may go with it.
Submit your photos or story and you will go in the draw to win a dozen SA wines.
To all our brides to be keep an eye on the website for the release of our December LOOK BOOK which will be released on 12th December 2011 as Bleu Garters in California has given us an unique garter to giveaway to one lucky bride.
Bleu Garters are handcrafted in California from fine silks and antique laces. The brand modernizes the classic garter by incorporating pops of color, oversized playful embellishments and intricate beaded lace. “A big trend I'm noticing is brides being more adventurous with color, and not sticking to white/ivory/light blue. Don't get me wrong, the classics are still the most popular, but brides have also been ordering their favorite bright colors, as well as the black floral lace garters for their wedding day!”-Jamie, creative director and designer for Bleu Garters
History of the Garter
Today, the tradition of the wedding garter is tame in comparison to France of the 14th century. In North America, the bride wears two garters; one as a keepsake garter and the other for the throw away.
Both garters are worn on the right leg just above the knee.
Before the removal of the garter, the bride first throws her bouquet to the single women.
The groom removes the throw away garter from the brides leg, sometimes he removes it with his teeth , but more appropriately nowadays he uses his hands. He does this while the bride is sat in a chair.
After the garter is removed, he then throws it to the single male guests. The male guest then takes the garter and places it on the leg of the single female guest who has caught the bouquet.
Those that catch either item are said to be the next to marry. In some instances, it is said that they will marry each other.
The keepsake garter is removed later in private during the honeymoon night.
Numerous wedding garter traditions have been obtained over the years that still seem to become rules of etiquette today. Take a look at a few that are still popular and some that have long since been forgotten.

Go to the website to read more about the history of garters!

http://www.weddingstyleguide.com.au/garters.html

The Fall 2012 Bridal Collection will be at the Vera Wang Bridal Salon on Madison Avenue through Saturday, November 26th for a special trunk show. If you can't make it this weekend the new collection will be back at the New York City salon from December 22nd through January 2012...

Very exciting for anyone that happens to be in New York at this time or is thinking of travelling before your big day..........!!!!!!!!!!