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Flowers 4 years ago

Bouquets of the bush

Wander into the nearby bushlands for rustic bouquet inspiration. . Striking native flowers like waratah, kangaroo paw or bottle brush make a bold impact, and statement fillers such as stems of wattle, eucalypt or billy buttons round off the

by Damita Lamont

Planning 4 years ago

Picture perfect

While a professional photographer catches all the major moments of the day, this is focused mostly on the bride and groom. . But as weddings are designed to be a celebration with family and friends, it is important to have photographic evidence of

by Damita Lamont

Styling 4 years ago

Foliage frenzy

Big changes are happening with flora in the wedding world. Coloured blooms are being worn as headpieces, while foliage is taking centre-stage in bridal bouquets. The latter is an emerging trend and one that allows brides to be truly creative.. Some

by Damita Lamont

Weddings 4 years ago

Wonderful winter wedding

Rosemary Vale and Matthew Foster kept their winter wedding simple and personal. The couple had been together for seven years when they decided it was time to make their commitment to each other everlasting.. Early photo shoot. A winter wedding meant

by Damita Lamont

Weddings 4 years ago

Honouring personal style

Georgia Payne had the outdoor garden wedding she had always dreamed of when she married Michael McBay in April this year. The couple deviated from the expected when planning their wedding, choosing instead to honour their own personal styles and

by Damita Lamont

Weddings 4 years ago

Elegant style for elegant surrounds

The natural surrounds of a beautiful Kialla garden provided the perfect atmosphere for Rachel Broughton and Tom Preston to tie the knot. The couple exchanged vows beside a picturesque pond, with beautiful foliage all around, marking the beginning of

by Damita Lamont

Fashion 4 years ago

Big is not better

In today’s world of “the bigger the better” jewels, large (and subsequently tacky) seems to be the fashion. People are going for huge, multi-carat rocks with a smattering of smaller ones surrounding them – then adding more bling through

by Damita Lamont

Planning 4 years ago

Boring or fuss-free?

Call me boring if you will but I truly love alternate-drop catering. You choose two delicious meals for a dinner – one a little richer and more decadent, and one fresher and lighter – then alternate them around the tables. . It is so easy

by Damita Lamont

Planning 4 years ago

Avoiding the rush

I have been a bridesmaid in two weddings so far and I was surprised, and thoroughly exhausted, from all the travelling involved. Not only are you up at dawn sculling a triple-shot latte, before rushing to your hair and makeup appointment – then

by Damita Lamont

Fashion 4 years ago

My love for blush pink

It has been a long-held dream of mine to carry a small bouquet of deep red roses, wrapped in white satin ribbon, on my wedding day. This was one of my very first decisions I made when planning our wedding day - and I was thrilled with how quickly I...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 4 years ago

A vintage vision

As a secret Pinterest addict, I often find myself scrolling through beautiful vintage images. I type in the 1930s, 40s or 50s and lose myself in a different time. I have always had a soft spot for the weddings of yesteryear and the more I see of...

by Damita Lamont

Weddings 4 years ago

Rustic reception reflects rural background

Chloe Jones Photography. Chloe Jones Photography. Chloe Jones Photography. Staying true to their rural roots, Jane Davis and Andrew Ross contrasted their traditional church ceremony with a lively, rustic-styled reception.. The couple were married in...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Heirloom pieces

My love for family heirloom jewellery began when I was 12 years old. I was having a cup of tea and a biscuit with my great grandmother Gertrude when she took her eternity ring off her finger and said to me “here, I want you to have this”. She...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Less is more

In the words of late style icon Coco Chanel; “less is more”. I feel this sentiment can be applied not only to outfits, but also to wedding bouquets. . Too often I have seen massive bouquets with clashing colours and an array of foliage. Not only...

by Damita Lamont

Styling 4 years ago

Table trends

At the centre of every successful wedding reception is a sense of social cohesion. With some clever planning, couples can create an atmosphere where the guests mingle and share the experiences together. . One such technique is having long...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 4 years ago

A surprisingly beneficial trial

I was a bit surprised when a married friend of mine suggested I have a bouquet trial. Initially I thought it was a bit excessive (which is the way I also feel about things like rehearsal dinners and having two wedding dresses for the big day) but I...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Understated beauty

I was enjoying my wedding makeup trial when my beautician suggested “why don’t you wear false lashes on the big day”? She had just defined my eyes with mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow and I thought they looked beautiful, but somehow she...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Social media spoilers

The theme for our wedding is classic and understated. So you can imagine my disgust when I had to tarnish our elegant little invites with a bold request. I asked wedding guests to not post photographs of our special day onto social media.. I have...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 4 years ago

All eyes on the bride

With a smile and an apology I told loved ones that children would not be allowed at our wedding reception. I attributed this to the teeny tiny (swallow-able) crystals trickled down the centre of the tables, the fact that seating was limited and...

by Damita Lamont

Bride Groom 5 years ago

The power of a fleeting vision

A fleeting vision can be inspiration enough to plan a whole wedding. For me, it was the classic colour combination of white and red. . In the wedding of Natasha and Big on television series Sex and the City, the bridal bouquet featured white call...

by Damita Lamont

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Flowers 4 years ago

Bouquets of the bush

Planning 4 years ago

Picture perfect

Styling 4 years ago

Foliage frenzy

Weddings 4 years ago

Wonderful winter wedding

Weddings 4 years ago

Honouring personal style

Weddings 4 years ago

Elegant style for elegant surrounds

Fashion 4 years ago

Big is not better

Planning 4 years ago

Boring or fuss-free?

Planning 4 years ago

Avoiding the rush

Fashion 4 years ago

My love for blush pink

Bride Groom 4 years ago

A vintage vision

Weddings 4 years ago

Rustic reception reflects rural background

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Heirloom pieces

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Less is more

Styling 4 years ago

Table trends

Bride Groom 4 years ago

A surprisingly beneficial trial

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Understated beauty

Bride Groom 4 years ago

Social media spoilers

Bride Groom 4 years ago

All eyes on the bride

Bride Groom 5 years ago

The power of a fleeting vision

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