Today’s beautiful client wedding is of Rachael and Drew. Rachael and Drew were married in Sts Peter & Paul Church in South Melbourne, followed by a reception in the Grand Ballroom at The Royce Hotel, St Kilda Road Melbourne. Rachael and Drew have two gorgeous boys which they involved in the wedding celebrations, take a look at little Jonty on his trike – awww!
Rachael and Drew chose our Latte Lace wedding invitations which fitted well with the art deco style of Rachael’s Gown and the Reception venue.
Above: Rachael’s stunning gown was created by Mariana Hardwick; Hair & Make-up by Lady Belle Rouge “absolutely fantastic girls” says Rachael; Flowers by Function Accessories Brunswick
“My favourite part of the day was the ceremony.” says Rachael “We live together with our two boys, so we had our 4 year old ride his trike down the aisle first with the ring cushion in the back tray, (definitely an awww moment for our friends, and a teary one for our parents!) then Drew walked down, and I followed holding Benjamin’s (17 months old) hand. It was beautiful.”
“Fr Bob did a great service and had most people laughing and feeling at ease. It was a real family ceremony in that the boys did what they had to do on the official side then they were free to walk around during the service. It was very relaxed and made the guests feel relaxed too. We arrived early and had to wait on the road outside the Church to allow everyone to go in. Even when we got out and were assembling at the entrance, guests were still arriving behind us. The weather was a perfect 20 degrees.” says Rachael
“We put aside the old tradition on not seeing each other before the ceremony and stayed the night before in our suite at the hotel. We had a lovely quiet dinner together in a little restaurant down the road, got to bed early and had a good night sleep. We got dressed together and had fun with it. It really relaxed us. We loved that we got that extra time (in the morning and before the ceremony) by ourselves together, it was our day and we got to enjoy a lot of time to ourselves to soak that up. We also got to have our photos together before the wedding instead of after the ceremony, to allow us extra time to sit in our suite before the reception to gather & refresh ourselves.”
The wedding photos were taken by Boxer Wedding Photography, locations included the suite at the Royce, the Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Road and at the Church.
Above: Cake by House of Elegant Cakes, Bomboniere – Donation to the Cancer Council of Victoria, Entertainment (MC & DJ – Black Tie Events), Table settings – Function Accessories Armadale.
Congratulations Rachael and Drew on a beautiful wedding day, it was a pleasure working with you and thanks so much for sharing your day with us!
Suzi
x
Alannah Rose Wedding ~ Rachael & Drew {latte lace wedding invitations}
alannah rose weddings, weddingsToday’s beautiful client wedding is of Rachael and Drew. Rachael and Drew were married in Sts Peter & Paul Church in South Melbourne, followed by a reception in the Grand Ballroom at The Royce Hotel, St Kilda Road Melbourne. Rachael and Drew have two gorgeous boys which they involved in the wedding celebrations, take a look at little Jonty on his trike – awww!
Rachael and Drew chose our Latte Lace wedding invitations which fitted well with the art deco style of Rachael’s Gown and the Reception venue.
Above: Rachael’s stunning gown was created by Mariana Hardwick; Hair & Make-up by Lady Belle Rouge “absolutely fantastic girls” says Rachael; Flowers by Function Accessories Brunswick
“My favourite part of the day was the ceremony.” says Rachael “We live together with our two boys, so we had our 4 year old ride his trike down the aisle first with the ring cushion in the back tray, (definitely an awww moment for our friends, and a teary one for our parents!) then Drew walked down, and I followed holding Benjamin’s (17 months old) hand. It was beautiful.”
“Fr Bob did a great service and had most people laughing and feeling at ease. It was a real family ceremony in that the boys did what they had to do on the official side then they were free to walk around during the service. It was very relaxed and made the guests feel relaxed too. We arrived early and had to wait on the road outside the Church to allow everyone to go in. Even when we got out and were assembling at the entrance, guests were still arriving behind us. The weather was a perfect 20 degrees.” says Rachael
“We put aside the old tradition on not seeing each other before the ceremony and stayed the night before in our suite at the hotel. We had a lovely quiet dinner together in a little restaurant down the road, got to bed early and had a good night sleep. We got dressed together and had fun with it. It really relaxed us. We loved that we got that extra time (in the morning and before the ceremony) by ourselves together, it was our day and we got to enjoy a lot of time to ourselves to soak that up. We also got to have our photos together before the wedding instead of after the ceremony, to allow us extra time to sit in our suite before the reception to gather & refresh ourselves.”
The wedding photos were taken by Boxer Wedding Photography, locations included the suite at the Royce, the Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Road and at the Church.
Above: Cake by House of Elegant Cakes, Bomboniere – Donation to the Cancer Council of Victoria, Entertainment (MC & DJ – Black Tie Events), Table settings – Function Accessories Armadale.
Congratulations Rachael and Drew on a beautiful wedding day, it was a pleasure working with you and thanks so much for sharing your day with us!
Suzi
x
Sunday Find ~ Green {wedding} Shoes, A Photographer And A Stylist
sunday findsA confession today. I’ve only just recently figured out how to use google reader. I know. Shocking.
So up until now browsing and keeping up with all the beautiful blogs out there has been a bit of a time consuming process for me, and one to be honest, I haven’t had a lot of time to do. But, now, well it’s so much easier and I’m loving all the fabulous new blogs I can now find and read easily, every day.
This weeks find is Green Wedding Shoes, a gorgeous wedding blog featuring all things wedding. I can’t stop looking at this Circus engagement shoot they’ve featured this week shot by Brandon Kid (who also has a new blog) and styled by Nancy Park of So Happi Together.
How amazing is the typography of the circus props, the colours, the mood, the styling, everything, and what a fabulous way to celebrate and remember your engagement.
There are lots more images from this shoot featured on Green Wedding Shoes, head on over to take a look.
A {bird} In A Cage, But Not In My Hands…
parties, the restSigh, not deliverable to Australia, but very pretty don’t you think?
Above: Bird Cage Hanging Lamp from Urban Outfitters
While I’m on the subject of birds…
Loving these sweet bird tweets, by Bubble & Sweet. How perfect would they be with our Lala Bird Party Invitations?
Above: Bird Cake pops and cookies made by Linda at Bubble & Sweet. Head on over to take a look at the gorgeous party she created to go with them.
Ooh La La { bird }
alannah rose parties, baby, partiesThe ever so talented Jodi of Designer Cakes just emailed me this cake that she recently created for a client to match our One Little La La Bird Party Invitations.
Recognize the little lala bird? You may remember her from the cake that Jodi created for Alannah’s party here
Love it Jodi! (for those wanting Jodi’s details just post a comment or send me an email, she’s based in Donvale, Victoria)
The Wedding {workshop} ~ Perth
the rest, weddingsCathrin of Cathrin D’Entremont Weddings in Perth knows a thing or two about planning a wedding. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her a few times now and she is always well organised, efficient and stylish.
If you are based in Perth and planning a wedding, you won’t want to miss this weekends Wedding Workshop event, hosted by Cathrin and featuring a selection of vendors to assist you with questions about your big day.
Says Cathrin ” I launched the workshop in 2006 to help couples navigate their way through the process of wedding planning, in a no-pressure atmosphere. With advice from leading industry professionals in a beautiful setting, products to sample along with canapes and drinks, it’s the most fun you will have planning your wedding. I strongly believe that every couple should enjoy their journey in creating their perfect wedding day without the unnecessary stress.”
Alannah Rose are proud sponsors of the event, so you could win some fantastic prizes too!
When: 25 August 2010
Where: Tompkins Park Cnr. Dunkley Ave & Canning Hwy Applecross WA 6153
Price: $45 per bride + guest, $30 for guest
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Bookings are essential, click here for details
Ruffley {goodness}
life, parties, the restI’ve only recently discovered Urban Outfitters ship to Australia, and for an ever so cheap price – where have I been? Under a rock? Possibly.
I’m really loving the Waterfall Ruffle series – take a look at this shower curtain….
Shower curtain I hear you say? Well I don’t have any uses for shower curtains, but take a closer look – it could make a gorgeous table skirt for a party – or a backdrop for a photobooth or dessert table, and it comes in lots of beautiful colours. Think outside the square and you’ll find inspiration everywhere.
Suzi xx
Sunday {find} ~ ABC Alphabet Cups
baby, parties, sunday findsToday I’m loving these ABC Paper Cups! Perfect for parties, favours, picnics, let your imagination run wild!
Available from In Good Company
A Showcase In Sydney On {saturday}
the restLooking for something do do this weekend? For those couples in Sydney looking for a little planning and inspiration, head on down to the Merivale Wedding Showcase at Establishment.
Our lovely Sydney retailers Sweet Art will be there showing off our wedding stationery range, plus champagne and delicacies created by Merivale executive Chefs, David O’Brien and Richard Johnson will be on offer.
When: Saturday, 21st August, 2010, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Establishment, 252 George Street, Sydney, 2000
Entry: With compliments of Merivale
RSVP by Friday 20th August here
Print, trim and treat {free christmas treat printables}
the restThis week I’ve started my Christmas Baking. I thought it might be nice to have some little tags to go on the baked goods, so I’ve designed these these sweet “A treat to eat” tags to pretty them up.
Today, I’m offering the file for these little tags as a free printable. Just click here to download the file, type your treat name into the blank space, print, trim and add to your treats. Sweet!
If you’re looking for some easy baking ideas, head on over to Taste, I made this super easy White Chocolate Rocky Road, but beware, it’s delicious, and you may not have enough left to give away….
Image courtesy of Taste.
Carousel {celebration}
inspiration boards, partiesNothing quite says childhood like an old fashioned carousel- our Take Me To The Fair party invitation conjures up thoughts of fairy floss, ferris wheels and all the naughty food you shouldn’t eat but is so wonderful for little eyes to feast upon!
For little girls, keep your colour palette in soft pastel stripes- lots of pinks, lilacs, soft blues and lemon yellows. Serve your favourite old fashioned treats in carnival style containers and decorate with beautifully created musical carousels.
Clockwise from top left: Alannah Rose Take me To The Fair Party Invitation, fairy floss from Popcorn.com.au, Gelati stripe popcorn box from Pink Frosting, pink cups from Posh In A Box, bowtie from Swagger & Swoon, Musical Merry Go Round from Merry Treasure Shopper