Duff's Day

I'm officially a sucker for celebrity weddings. Considering there are so many at the moment I'm definitely getting my fix. A wedding that's been high on my 'to see' list was that of Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie. They wed on August 15 in front of 100 family and friends at a private 1920's estate in Santa Barbara. Hilary chose a custom designed Vera Wang gown, Christian Louboutin heels and borrowed jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels. Wedding planner extrodinaire Mandy Weiss created a homage to the couples Southern roots with an organic touch kept simple in soft colours. If you're keen to check out more pics the story is featured in the current issue of Ok! magazine.



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Let's Celebrate!

There's no denying that celebrating a dear friends wedding is fabulous fun. One of my old school friends, Shvonne, married the lovely Luke on the 1st May and I would be lying if I said it wasn't a fabulous day. Their reception was held at Tapestry Winery in the wine region of McLaren Vale, South Australia. I should make sure I mention the food was simply delicious and was, of course, matched with yummy wines from the winery itself. When asked by Shvonne which photographer I'd recommend I didn't hesitate to suggest WSG's dear friend and fashion photographer Claudio Raschella. His photos were beautiful, candid and really did capture the love and fun filled day perfectly. Congratulations Von & Luke!!


Shvonne's gorgeous dress was from Rapsimo while her cuter than cute shoes were from Alan Pinkus


A simply glowing bride!


The very handsome groom Luke




One of the most delicious wedding cakes I've ever tasted. The three tiered creation was courtesy of Sugar & Spice Cakes


The bridal party from L-R - James, Benjamin, Kieran, Heath, Luke, Shvonne, Samantha, Chantal, Danielle and Suzannah. The bridesmaids dresses were by Mai Loui designer Anna Williamson and the suits were from Youthworks


To think we've all grown up together and now we're celebrating weddings is pretty mind blowing. These are the simply gorgeous girls I was lucky enough to go to school with, some of whom I've known since I was five years old! (I'm in the hot pink!)

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Jack's Back

We’ve always been great fans of Jack London’s hip collections, including his modern and edgy suits. Described as evoking “an unrestrained street cool and strength” (an ideal goal for a nervous groom!), Jack London’s suits range from traditional black to a fresh blueberry purple and everything in-between. Inspired and influenced by the 1950’s seashore of England, the latest collection will leave the gents feeling just a little rock star. Opening the gates for those not able to visit their boutiques, JL is launching an online store in August this year. With a click of your mouse a purchase can be made and delivered straight to your door. Voila! Visit www.jacklondon.com.au for launch dates and collection details.





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A Fair Good Time

I came across these simply gorgeous pics by photographer Angelica Peady on her blog and thought I must share them with you. The colours are simply delicious! Andrew and Talitha decided, after a year of wedded bliss, to have an after wedding shoot. With the help of Angie herself they came up with the fabulous fair idea. Talitha opted for a 50's inspired updo by Sofia Rodi while Kat from Petals & Leaves created the outrageously gorgeous lollypop bouquet and matching buttonhole. The venue, the great Hawkesbury Show, takes place one weekend a year in Richmond, Victoria and is the smaller sister show of the Royal Sydney Easter Show. What a fun location, nothing like a day at the show! If you're keen to find out more about Angelica Peady's Couture Bridal Portraits contact her at www.angelicapeady.com.au. As part of the package she suppliers the hair and makeup artist, flowers, accessories and all of the concept designs, in conjunction with you of course. If you're suffering the post wedding blues then this could be the perfect pick-me-up!


Talitha's gown is from Skarr Bridal in Neautral Bay







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A Groom Well Groomed

Amongst the stress and chaos that is planning a wedding unfortunatley the wants/needs/desires of the groom can sometimes get put on the back burner. If you'd like to shower your groom with a little affection point him in the direction of the blog Well Groomed. Thanks to lovely Twig & Thistle I came across this blog filled with information for the groom that will no doubt inspire him for his special day. I think grooms and groomsmen can often overlook the smaller details like socks, cufflinks, buttonholes, hairstyles etc but here they'll be well informed, helping them to look sharp as a tack come wedding day. Visit Well Groomed at www.wellgroomedblog.com.





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A Royal Affair

You'd be lying if you said you didn't love a royal wedding. I think at some point every little girl has dreamed of one day becoming a Princess, being swept off her feet and marrying her Prince Charming. In the case of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden it was slightly reversed. She fell head over heels in love with her personal trainer, Daniel Westling, who goes from a commoner to the very regal HRH Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland. They were married in the Cathedral in Stockholm on Saturday in front of 1200 family and friends in the largest royal wedding since Prince Charles married Diana Spencer in 1981. Victoria's cream duchess satin gown with a 16.5 foot train, designed by Pär Engsheden, was paired with the same tiara and earrings her mother wore at her wedding, held on the same day in 1976. A banquet for 500 people was then held at the Royal Palace and was attended by the Kings and Queens of Sweden, as well as other Europen countries including Jordan and Japan.

It's always so lovely to read the tales of how the couples who have their weddings published within WSG fall in love. In the speech Prince Daniel gave to his new bride he recounted the period in which they fell in love. He said, "When Victoria had a long mission to China, that was a month, the night before she should have slept, but instead she didn’t sleep for the whole night and she wrote letters. The next day she gave me a box of 30 letters, that is every day a letter to me". Ohh... how gorgeous! Sigh*








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I Wish For...

One of my favourite lifestyle boutiques in Sydney would have to be Becker Minty. Specialising in luxe homewares, gifts and mens and womens clothing it's the perfect place to shop for that unique, timeless and super trendy gift. A long time in the making, Becker Minty have now opened their online store. Featuring a wishlist option which enables friends and family to see exactly what you've got your little eyes on, you'll never need to give another hint again. More than just an online store, it also acts as a great gift (and rather swanky if I might add) registry option. With gorgeous gift wrapping and delivery here and overseas there's no excuse to receive gifts you don't love! To experience the Becker Minty online shop visit www.beckerminty.com.







If you're looking for a wedding gown, maids dresses or even gorgeous suits make sure you pop in to Becker Minty to view their gorgeous collection. Becker Minty Woman has a beautiful range of Aurelio Costarella pieces, one of which we've featured in our current issue #14. We also featured a simply luxe men's Etiqueta Negra black velvet jacket. Too suave for words!

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Beautiful Buttonholes

There's no excuse for boring buttonholes. If you're in need of some inspiration take direction from these beauties I found on the lovely blog Once Wed. With little details like ribbon, string or foliage you can turn a buttonhole from drab to fab in no time.



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Fascinating

As of late we've noticed a big move towards brides wearing a veil for their ceremony then changing into a gorgeous headpiece for the reception. Headpieces are a great way to add some individuality and flair to your look. They can be extravagant or completely understated but it's important to consider your gown and it's detail and the shape of your face when making a choice. Reny Kestel makes some really lovely pieces and I have to say I'm loving the buttonholes too. What a neat idea if you're man isn't really into flowers! All Reny's pieces are hand-made (including the gorgeous silk flowers) in her studio in Perth, Western Australia. If you'd like more info be sure to visit her website at www.renykestel.com.

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Pretty & Glamorous

Pale pink and silver make such a pretty colour palette for any wedding. Often this colour palette is well suited to more formal affairs, however it could easily be adapted to suit a cocktail or at home party. There is an abundance of flowers available in soft pinks and almost everything these days comes in silver so you shouldn't have any trouble sourcing products to fit within your theme. I thought our Style Guide stationery Flora Aura and Crystalline fitted perfectly with my Polyvore! These pieces can be purchased from our online shop. Don't forget the guys either. A pale pink tie, soft silver/grey suit or a pale pink shirt can look quite dashing. Pink isn't just for the ladies!

Pink & Silver by EmHarrison featuring Marchesa dresses

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