My Next Wedding - Stephi & Xavier

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd let you know that I am currently working on the most beautiful wedding ever for a much in love couple....Stephi and Xavier. Their wedding date is June 12th...in the heart of Australian winter so we're going to make it all warm and super romantic. I'm going to post on their wedding so you can get an idea of what happens behind the scenes. For now here is an inspiration board that I have put together with ideas or their weddings which has 2 unique locations. The ceremony is in a beautiful cinema called the Capri and their reception is at Camelot Castle. Their colours are soft pinks, ivory and silver and my job is to style the event so that it looks amazing. With great venues like these it shouldn't be too difficult! I'll keep you posted :)

Where To Get Some Unique Inspiration

I'm often asked by brides, friends and family, where do I get my ideas from? I have to say that I am always on the lookout whether I'm shopping for groceries or watching a foreign film! One example of a movie I found incredibly inspiring is "Curse of the Golden Flower" it is truly an feast for your eyes with incredible colour, set and costume design. I also find homeware and interior design magazines and even graphic design magazines fantastic for original ideas outside of the "wedding" context. Of course I also sweep the internet all the time! Here are just 2 of my favorites that I suggest brides visit outside of the traditional bridal magazines.

One of my favorite sites is www.designerguild.com. They are a fabric design and manufacturing company and their site is full of beautifully detailed fabrics. They have recently released their "Royal Collection" based on all the beautiful art and furniture found in the Royal Palace! Its divine. I find their colour combination's so inspiring ( I wish I could do this!) and I visit this site when I need a colour boost! Another site that I also love is www.houseandgarden.com. Here you will find the latest of all things to do with anything beautiful for your home! They also have fantastic bloggers that blog virtually every day telling your about their latest finds. So if your feeling short of ideas or want something different for your day. Here's a photo I found today on their site....don't you love different lanterns inside the pagola and those round tubs in the middle! Gorgeous!!! Check these two sites for ideas and I'll post others soon! Love it!

Find The Worlds Best Photographers Here!

If you want your special day captured by the best, then you must visit www.wpja.com. So what does this strange acronym stand for? It's the Wedding Photojournalist Association a website that highlights the best photo journalists in the wedding industry from around the world.

So what's the difference between a regular wedding photographer and a photojournalist? It seems that the photos are more "documentary" in style capturing more natural, candid and creative images as they happen rather than "staged" photography. This photo is just one of hundreds...probably thousands on their site. Taken by by Greg Gibson an award winning photographer it is a great example of the "photojournalistic" style you can expect these photographers to take. I suggest visiting the website so you can see individual profiles and photos that are categorised by state and country. And don't worry if you fall in love with one and they are not in your state or country most will travel too! I have spent hours and hours on this website so be prepared to lose yourself in utter beauty, humor and touching moments.

Divine Linen Hire Company

If you want your wedding to truly look out of a magazine then there is no better place to start then this amazing company. Called Wild Flower Linens, they produce the most amazing and extensive range of linen for tables and chairs imaginable. From beautiful deep rich colours to soft pastels you will be amazed at the range of fabrics and designs they have available. There are no white tablecloths here that is for sure! Created by an former fashion designer Youngson Martin, she has transformed table linen forever. Here is one of my favorites...and here is the website! Enjoy www.wildflowerlinen.com.
Be Inspired!