November 2010 – Alannah Rose

Magical {mauve} Moments

A pretty wedding in shades of purple today! The colour of royalty, this style suits any time of year. In winter, use darker shades in your colour palette to draw on the rich warmth of your event. Spring and summer call for more mauves and lilacs with little tiny touches of inky purples.

For today’s wedding inspiration board, we went for a formal, elegant look. We mixed and matched lots of purples- just like our Mauve On Monday Wedding Invitation. We love the look of different shades of the one colour coming together! Of course, the perfect venue for this event would be surrounded by fields of lavender blooms!

Clockwise from top left: Gown from Henry Roth, Palm Purple Martini from The Lazy Bride, centrepiece from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Jose Villa via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Dicha Ingrid Earrings from Net A Porter,, pillar candle holder from Anthropologie, Alannah Rose Mauve On Monday Wedding Invitation.

30/11/2010

Regal {rose}

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Our bold new Cartouche Rose wedding invitation is the perfect style for a vintage, regal inspired wedding.

Lots of lace to reflect the rich floral pattern on the invitation- echoed into even the smallest elements like the wedding cake and the almost Victorian feel of the wedding gown. This invitation style is no wallflower, so to avoid the look becoming too pretty, add in some bold elements like a beautiful pair of black shoes and accessories. Decorate your reception with rich black chandeliers and plenty of gold!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Cartouche Rose Invitation, Comme De Garcons Perfume from Urban Outfitters, Dress from Temperley London via Net A Porter, Guest of Wind pumps from Anthropologie, Feature wall with self gold floral print wall paper at Cafe’ Penne designed by Payal, Chopra. via Rang Decor, black earrings from Dani’s T Room, wedding cake from Martha Stewart Weddings,

29/11/2010

Sunday Find {Waterproof Parasols}

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It is pouring in Melbourne and across Victoria today, and the forecast is for more this week. Whilst it’s said to be good luck for rain on your wedding day, no one wants to get wet! These pretty parasols from Pink Frosting are both waterproof and elegant, perfect for our unpredictable spring weather.

27/11/2010

Fly Fly Away {first birthday inspiration}

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First birthday parties are inherently special- filled with the baby innocence and the relief of parents surviving the sometimes harrowing first year. Our take on a first birthday party is always perfectly sweet with a few special touches.

This party (inspired by our One Little La La Plane Party Invitation) centers around that boyhood wonder- the airplane. Softly swaying planes hang from the ceiling, clouds decorate the wall, sugary sweet cupcakes with flags and handmade wooden airplanes for guests to take home. Along with cupcakes serve treats like popcorn, fairy floss, milk with brightly striped paper straws, soft squishy marshmallows and plenty of champagne for the adults!

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose One Little LaLa Plane Party Invitation, Flensted Aeromobile Click-a-mobile from About Style, wooden airplane from stumpondtoy, cupcake flag from Details Details, blue striped straws from Details Details, cloud garland from Paperklip Design, cupcakes from Cakes and Art from Cupcakes Takes The Cake

25/11/2010

Lush {lily}

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I don’t think the lily with it’s vibrant pinks and white will ever go out of style for a wedding! Today’s inspiration comes from the Lily Blush Wedding Invitation.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Lily Blush wedding invitation, Luci Di Bella Martine gown, lily bouquet by Flowers By Design, Knot drop earrings from Mimco, Christian Louboutin Satin Crisscross Slide from Neiman Marcus

23/11/2010

Alannah Rose Wedding – Heather And Jed {embellish wedding invitation}

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We’ve always admired the work of Australian couture bridal designer Karen Willis Holmes so we were thrilled today to discover one of our couples, Heather & Jed, had their wedding featured on their blog today!

Heather and Jed married at Broken Head (near Byron Bay) on April 25th this year. The couple were inspired by our Embellish Invitation Suite for their wedding day and for their beachside ceremony used elegant floral arrangements form Beautiflora and shades of blue, green and brown.

Heather looked stunning in the Karen Willis Holmes ‘Sharon’ gown accessorized with a handmade cabbage rose corsage, her bridesmaids wore Harvey & Ella while Jed accessorized his gray suit with a smart green & white striped tie.

The couple celebrated with guests at a nearby beach house feasting on a Moroccan style banquet catered by based Eat Drink Catering.

Congratulations Heather & Jed! You make such beautiful newlyweds and were a joy to work with! x

Photos from Karen Willis Holmes by Greg Mace

23/11/2010

The {Royal} Wedding

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After the news of the royal engagement, we thought we might try our hand (along with the rest of the world) at predicting what Prince William and Kate Middleton’s might be like! Luckily we had our Crown Jewel Invitation ready and waiting!

For Kate & Will, we went for something rather traditional (drawing inspiration from that sapphire engagement ring!) but with a modern twist to reflect the couple’s style.

Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Crown Jewel Invitation, Sapphire & Diamond ring from Tacori, wedding cake from Martha Stewart Weddings, blue hyacinth and white freesia bouquet from Brides In Bloom, gown by Temperley London from Brides, Manolo Blahnik “Somthing Blue” shoe from Bergdorf Goodman, Westminster Abbey photo from Activity Village,

22/11/2010

Sunday Find {a michipedia of fashion}

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I posted a while ago about Michi Girls first Book ‘Like I give a Frock’ so I’m excited to share with you today the news that it’s companion ‘What on Earth are you Wearing‘ has just been released. Just in time for Christmas, this little book is a perfect gift for your girlfriends, bridesmaids, sisters or even yourself. Michi’s take on fashion is hilariously funny and the illustrations divine. Get it at Michi’s online shop here, or selected booksellers.

20/11/2010

Golden {swirls and twirls}

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To celebrate our brand new Swirls and Twirls wedding invitations (as seen in Real Weddings magazine), we’ve created an inspiration board in vintage golds and blacks.

The design, while sophisticated in nature, has an elegance to it – one that is wonderfully reflected in the oh so chic bride, her designer cake and the unexpected headpiece. Further whimsical touches are added through casual coloured glassware and sparklers – of course an amazing pair of shoes that echo the wedding invitation design can’t hurt either!

Clockwise from top left- Alannah Rose Swirls and Twirls wedding Invitation, cake from Sweet Libertine Cakes, gown by Vera Wang from Brides, Christian Louboutin Wavy Peep Toe Slingback from Neiman Marcus, Sparkler Photo from The Sweetest Occasion, Tourge glass from Anthropologie, Bijoux heart headpiece from Net A Porter.

18/11/2010

Pilar and Oliver Feature In {real weddings style}

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We were delighted to see one of our Sweet Art couples, Pilar and Oliver have their wedding featured in the latest Real Weddings Style Magazine.

Pilar and Oliver chose our Alannah Rose Le Boutique wedding stationery collection in black and white. The wedding took on a Spanish flair- a nod to Pilar’s heritage and included fun touches like Spanish fans, Spanish style ruffles on Pilar’s gown and even a Spanish mantilla which Pilar had fallen in love with ten years earlier and saved for her special day.

(Click on the image below to view it full size)

See the full wedding including our wedding stationery in Real Weddings Style 2010 Edition.

15/11/2010