October 2010 – Alannah Rose

Something Old, {Something New}

We love tradition at Alannah Rose Stationery and there’s one in particular that always holds a soft spot in our hearts!

Something old, something new

Something borrowed, something blue

And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

There are so many unique ways you can incorporate the “somethings” into your wedding day, here’s some ideas we came up with and a special new treat from our online store!

Something Old... Symbolising the connection with the bride’s past

Your grandmothers handkerchief
Your mother’s locket
Your mother’s engagement ring
A loved one’s wedding band
A sweet vintage purse
Antique lace wrapped around your bouquet
Your favourite perfume
A special button from a special piece of clothing (perhaps an antique wedding gown – sewn into yours.
A dried flower from your mother’s wedding bouquet
Your grandmother’s veil

I wore my grandmother’s lace handkerchief.

Something New... Symbolising the hope of the future

A beautiful piece of jewelery
Your wedding gown
Your wedding shoes
Your bridal lingerie
A locket containing a photo of you and your beloved
A brand new wedding day perfume

I wore my brand new wedding gown.

Something Borrowed.. Representing the good fortune of an already married family member

Your mother’s wedding veil
Your jewelery
Your wedding shoes
Your grandmother’s bible
Your best friend’s clutch purse from her wedding day
Your sister’s shoes

I borrowed a friend’s vintage bracelet for my wedding day.

Something Blue… Symbolizing love and fidelity

With our struggle to find you the perfect something blue (I tied my Nan’s sapphire ring to my bouquet), we came up with our own.. the brand new Alannah Rose Something Blue Pocket Mirror.

We designed it to be sweet and functional with subtle blue polka dots and a handy clear mirror for makeup touch ups throughout the day. It comes in a muslin bag but can be easily slipped into a pocket or your perfectly planned bridal clutch on your wedding day!

31/10/2010

Sunday Find {a ghostly recipe}

parties, sunday finds, the rest

Given it’s Halloween I thought today’s find should be on theme. I found this sweet recipe for Ghost Cupcakes on Kaboose, they look easy to make and would look super for a spooky themed party too!

30/10/2010

Fresh {frangipani} Dreams

inspiration boards, weddings

There’s nothing that says a frangipani (or plumeria for our state side friends) styled wedding has to be filled with lots of bright colours and typical tropical fair .

How about turning the beautiful tropical flower into an elegant occasion? Stick to yellow and white and mix bold shapes with sophisticated treats like lemon macarons and beautiful cocktails.

Clockwise from top left: Gown from Wendy Makin, Lemon Macarons from Paulette’s Macarons, Alannah Rose Frangipani Dance Wedding Invitation, Martha Stewart Lemon Shandys, Necklace by Malene Birger from Net A Porter, Cake from Brides.

27/10/2010

She Said {yes}

engagements, inspiration boards

We have plenty of wedding inspiration here at Alannah Rose Stationery, but how about a little something for the first round of joy? the engagement!

We love the joyous moments that come with those four little words and dreamed up an outdoor engagement party full of black and white glamour. The perfect champagne (French of course!) glittery tea lights, delicious iced cupcakes and of course- that special ring!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose She Said Yes Engagement Invitation, Cloud Nine cupcake from Cupcakes by Paolo, glass heart lantern from Emerald + Ella, black and white photo from Annie Q Photography via Polka Dot Bride, Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes D’Or Champagne from The Champagne Gallery, diamond ring from Charles Rose.

25/10/2010

Sunday Find {pretty cake stands}

parties, sunday finds, the rest

We’ve had bit of a drought in Australia the last few years, and I’m not talking about water! Finding a pretty footed cake stand on our shores has proven to me time and time again to be a difficult chore, so I was thrilled when I found these gorgeous square scalloped cake stands at Sharnel Dollar Designs. I haven’t bought one yet, but am oh so tempted!

24/10/2010

Ultimate Baby Thank You Cards Checklist

baby, media and press, the rest

Check out our baby thank you cards in the latest issue of Cosmololitan Pregnancy – dubbed the Ultimate Baby Checklist.

You can find our full range of birth announcement cards for boys, girls and twins here.

20/10/2010

A {la la bird} Christmas

alannah rose new designs, alannah rose parties, inspiration boards

Who can believe Christmas is just around the corner? Our brand new La La La La Christmas Gift Tags inspired us to create a birdie themed Christmas for you today!

We’ve switched up the traditional red & green for our favourite Christmas combination- red & pink! Why not decorate your dining table with white washed birdhouses and and our gift tags attached? Hang glossy red bird decorations from your Christmas tree, serve your Christmas drinks from rich, ruby red goblets and wrap your presents in pretty pink and red papers. Pink and red candies and traditional gingerbread are a must have for your Christmas table!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose La La La La Christmas Gift Tags, Christmas tree from Country Living, metal bird decoration from Hard To Find, wrapped presents from Martha Stewart, Christmas gingerbread from House & Garden, rare find holder from Anthropologie, bird house from FayeHubele, red goblets from Country Living.

20/10/2010

Pretty {pink} bows

inspiration boards, weddings

There’s nothing more girly than the combination of bows and pink, we put a modern edge on it by using a soft pink with the bold lines of clear glass candlesticks, the asymmetrical wedding gown and sky high (but oh so gorgeous) wedding shoes…

Clockwise form top left: Centrepiece from Martha Stewart Weddings, diamond bow earrings from Tiffany & Co, bow wedding gown from Oscar De La Renta, bow wedding cake from Kicca Cakes, Fendi pumps from Net A Porter, Alannah Rose Pretty In Pink Wedding Invitation

19/10/2010

Pink {whimsical} bicycles

inspiration boards, weddings

We love a wedding full of whimsy and our Bicycle Built For Two invitation lends itself to a little bit of fun! Polka dot tea length wedding gowns, a sweet daisy necklace, a delicious puffy wedding cake served with pink lemonade and plenty of bright paper lanterns blowing in the breeze.

Reminiscent of the gorgeous glamour of the fifties, this is a celebration full of fun, love and laughter… just right for Spring xx

Clockwise from top left: Kate Spade Oops A Daisy necklace, picture from Martha Stewart Weddings, April Reed cake from The Knot, Hansi Pink Lemonade from Raw Materials, pink paper lanterns from Details Details, flowers from Martha Stewart Weddings, Alannah Rose Bicycle For Two Invitation in Pink

19/10/2010

Sunday Find {a finely feathered cloche}

life, sunday finds

It’s racing season in Melbourne, which generally means spring weather and sunshine right? Well not if today is anything to go by, 14 and rain…. so if you’ve got a few races to attend it might be smart to have a warmer option on hand. I love this feathered cloche from Anthropologie, smart, chic and a little more suited to wild gusty winds….

Don’t forget this time of year is also perfect to look for bridesmaid outfits as the stores have all of their gorgeous wares out for the racing season.

17/10/2010

Something Old, {Something New}

Sunday Find {a ghostly recipe}

Fresh {frangipani} Dreams

She Said {yes}

Sunday Find {pretty cake stands}

Ultimate Baby Thank You Cards Checklist

A {la la bird} Christmas

Pretty {pink} bows

Pink {whimsical} bicycles

Sunday Find {a finely feathered cloche}

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