In Fine Form
Fayreform, known for beautiful lingerie, has released the luxurious Fashion Indent Collection. The collection features to-the-minute pieces, showcasing classic and pretty to special, glamorous and daring styles in the very latest colours and trends. With new designs released every month, the premium lace and embroideries sourced from around the world create sheer and delicate lingerie. Fayreform are known not just for gorgeous lingerie. They are the King's when it comes to fitting ladies with larger busts. There is now no excuse for daggy underwear! Visit www.fayreform.com to view the collections. Fayreform lingerie is available nationally at Myer and David Jones stores, as well as selected boutiques. 
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Back from a Loire Vallee wedding and the Chateau du Guerinet.
Some 1,500 photos to process and a lot of beautiful photos !
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photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
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Teal Stealer...
Emilie, you're such a copycat – I'm sure you must have sneaked a peak at my Polyvore set! Mind you, I WAS totally in love with it until I realised the dress was actually from the J Crew Crewcuts children's selection. Never mind - I still love it! Visit Polyvore and see what incarnation in teal you can come up with!
Posted by Jane Cameron.
All Work and No Play…
One of the real weddings recently submitted to us included the most delightful stationery. It was designed by Naomi Murrell and we are all in love with it (sorry, I can't share it with you until it's printed in the magazine!).
Naomi and seven other designers/artists are holding an exhibition at Urban Cow Studio in Adelaide, opening on June 3rd at 6pm. If the examples on their blog are anything to go by, it promises to reveal some truly inspiring work.
One of the other artists, Elisa Mazzone was one of my students at Uni SA when I lectured there in Graphic Design. She was a very talented member of my class so I am looking forward to seeing what she has produced in recent times.
As an aside, and is always the way in Adelaide, everyone knows everyone and Elisa is actually part of Mazzone Jewellers - we featured one of their stunning rings in Issue 10 - it is breathtaking I'm sure you will agree.
Do try and make the exhibition opening if you can and support a group of fabulously talented women.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Rock Princess
I'm loving the new fragrance by the Queen of bridal, Vera Wang, called Rock Princess. It's a little bit more spunky than her fragrance Bouquet and well suited to those girls who like a little bit of edge! It'll be available from 1 June 2009 from Myer, David Jones or call 1800 812 663 alternate stockists. Priced at $90 for 50ml.
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Pallas Hearts Melbourne
Renowned for their exquisite dresses that sculpt, caress and flatter the body like no other, Pallas Bride and Fashion is expanding and opening a studio in Melbourne at the end of May to the delight of many brides. Inspired by the overwhelming success in their home-based Perth salon and their second home in Sydney’s Paddington, Pallas has been holding trunk shows in Melbourne for the past two and a half years. With an unprecedented and growing demand for their exquisite gowns by Victorian brides during this time (many even going so far as to fly to Sydney for further appointments) they have decided to open the new boutique. The new studio, located in the fashion hub of South Yarra is within the Lyall Residences in Murphy Street. This allows Pallas to offer their gowns and creative expertise to the most discerning Victorian brides - perfect for those wanting something truly breathtaking on their special day. Visit www.pallas.com.au, 18 Murphy St, South Yarra VIC 3006 or call 03 9868 8203.
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Destination Wedding Packages
By Eric Morris
Everyone dreams of a perfect wedding, and one of the basic elements in planning and preparing for a wedding is to find a perfect location to "tie the know." If you have been dreaming of having your wedding in a nature park or exotic tropical island then start planning, because your wedding is something that you will cherish forever and look back to with fond memories. Destinnation wedding packages include everything you need.
If planning seems to overwhelming for you, and you can't seem to get your thoughts together to organize such a special event, you can contact a wedding coordinator and ask about the many destination wedding packages that are available. These wedding packages will help you make your wedding something truly special - a far cry from the usual hotel wedding or church ceremony. Destination wedding packages are designed to give you less to think about, so that you can be stress free and ready for your "special day." Every single detail regarding your wedding will be taken care of from the venue, to the decorations, food, accommodations for you and your guests, travel tips, etc. It all comes with the package.
The only thing difficult about destination wedding packages is choosing the one that is best suited for you. There are so many fabulous places to choose from at prices that range from economy to luxurious - it depends on what you want and what you can afford. Whatever package you choose, the chances are you will remember it forever.
Terrific Teal
Teal is one of those colours that's either hit or miss. It's a hard colour to get right. So often it looks tacky and rather hideous. The trick with teal is to incorporate softer colours, such as white and gold, rather than having a sea of teal on its own. If you get it wrong you run the risk your wedding will look like a Port Power convention. Seriously, not even a Port supporter would want this! Take a leaf out of my book and pick a few key pieces you'd like in teal and then incorporate the softer colours. If done right the look will be sheer sophistication. I LOVE a gorgeous pair of gold heels with a teal dress. Just gorgeous! Also, if you're thinking of having a lolly bar why not incorporate teal custom made M&M's (for all those of you lucky enough to reside in the USA). Delicious! Click on the Polyvore to view the pieces in more detail.
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Informal Wedding DressesInformal Wedding Dresses. If you are getting married, you are probably already anticipating that big day when you and your fiancé become husband and wife. You will start your journey of marriage with your new spouse.
In today’s world, people are spending tens of thousands of dollars, even hundreds of thousands of dollars, on their wedding day. Instead of focusing on the marriage, couples are focusing on the wedding and finding themselves deep in debt before the marriage even begins.
You may have decided to go against the grain. You realize that a wedding is important to declare your intentions to God and your family and friends, but you do not want to go into extreme debt to do so. Instead, you have decided to have an informal wedding with an informal wedding dress and an informal atmosphere.
Finding The Informal Wedding Dress
Finding an informal wedding dress can be difficult in today’s society. Wedding dresses are ornate, elegant, formal, and just over the top. Few people want to buy an informal wedding dress, so often times there are only a few choices for you to choose from if you do decide to have an informal wedding dress. However, if you think outside of the box you may easily be able to find an informal wedding dress.
Prom season, which is right around spring time, or homecoming season, which is in the fall, are the perfect time for you to find an informal wedding dress for a low price. Go to any major department store, especially the stores in your local mall, and you will find a sea of dresses. While these dresses are low priced, some of them might be more formal than you are looking for. However, despite the dozens of formal prom and homecoming dresses, there are still many informal dresses for you to wear at your wedding. It will be easier for you if you do not want to wear white to find an informal wedding dress in a department store, but there are still often times several white dresses to choose from.
Planning An Informal Wedding
An informal wedding is easy to plan. You can have it in your backyard, or in the yard of any friend. You could even have it at a local beach or town park. Just because you are having an informal wedding doesn’t mean that you will not receive a single wedding gift, so do not worry about that! Enlist family and friends to bring food and drink, and voila, you have an informal wedding with an informal wedding dress to boot!
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Irene and Robert got married in Paris on the 26th of May. The wedding ceremony took place
at the Roumanian orthodox church in the 5th arrondissement followed by a quick drive out to
the Chateau d'Ermenonville where our host; Madame Theraud amazingly orchestrated every
little details. Bravo to the fireworks.
Irene and Robert, I wish you all the best.
I am very much looking forward to my next visit.
The Wedding photos can be purchased at weddinglight.com
Eglise Orthodoxe Roumaine de Paris
9bis, rue Jean de Beauvais
Paris 5eme
photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
view site at Destination wedding photographer
Your Cheap Wedding Bouquet
By Suzanne Daykin
Your cheap wedding bouquet could easily end up being very expensive, flowers cost a fortune especially if you have your heart set on a particular color or flower and you may have to write a blank cheque if you have chosen an out of season flower!
There is an alternative and that is looking at artificial flowers, don't think cheap and plastic, artificial flowers have come a long way since the sixties! The new age silk flowers (or cotton/polyester blend) can look stunning, manufacturers use real flowers to create the look and spend a fortune on getting the color just right. This does mean that when you first look at this alternative for your bouquet the price can be the same as real, in some cases more!
Where you save money is shopping around for the best price, look at the resell value of all your flowers - check out online auctions and if you were looking to preserve your bouquet you have saved yourself that cost. The best artificial flowers seem to be online or in florist shops, craft shop's artificial flowers tend to look a bit tacky but still worth a look as they could have a great buyer for their store
Other practical advantages are if you have hayfever or a pollen allergy or if you are having a destination wedding all of your flowers could be made up and taken out with you. This could save you a big headache when you arrive as you don't want to be panicking about the flowers and where you could get them. Plus if it is a hot climate some flowers can wilt very quickly, silk flowers will last the day and beyond. Helping you have the perfect location and your dream flowers.
Don't just think cheap wedding bouquet you could have silk flowers for button holes and if silk flowers are not your thing you could have a very sparkly bouquet made of silver wire and crystals, if you wrapped the stems with ribbon it would look stunning. Most craft and gift stores have these already to be used as a display in your home and you could use it for that after!
I just photographed a wedding at the Orthodox Roumanian church of Paris -I am now processing
all of the wedding photos. I will have a few on the blog by tomorrow but first here is a portrait
of a peaceful priest who beautifully orchestrated the ceremony.
I just love the man's face and expression.
Pere Iulian Nistea seems content ! And it is a rare thing these days.
Eglise Orthodoxe Roumaine de Paris
9bis, rue Jean de Beauvais
Paris 5eme
photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
view site at Destination wedding photographer
This Informal Wedding Dress so nice and elegant, sexy with umbrella and curly hair style
Vintage Rules
If you're like me a love finding a bargain in a vintage shop then you'll be thrilled to hear that one of the Queen's of Australian fashion, Leona Edmiston, is launching a new consignment program in her vintage boutiques. This neat concept offers customers the opportunity to turn unwanted past season frocks into Leona Edmiston vouchers and give their wardrobe a revamp without spending a cent! It sounds too good to be true! Simply drop in at any time to a Leona Edmiston Vintage Boutique (Sydney & Melbourne) and give them your pre-loved dresses. Once you have agreed on your set price tag for the item, Leona Edmiston display it on the shop floor and when it is sold, give you 50% of the profit in a Leona Edmiston Gift Voucher! What a great way to update your wardrobe for a fraction of the cost! Visit www.leonaedmiston.com for more details or to find a store closest to you.
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Tea for Two
If you're anything like us and love tea then you'll adore these new teas from Bat Your Eyelashes. Filled with flower buds and petals Happiness Tea promotes sublimity and laughter. Sleepy Tea is for blissful dreaming and Sniffle Tea is perfect for banishing colds. Love Potion lovingly combines rose and liquorice root for love. They truly look as good as they taste. Priced at $14.95 they'll make great gifts for your maids or will be perfect for a tea party! Available from Fleur Wood stores nationally or at www.batyoureyelashes.com.au. 
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Honeymoon Hot Tips
A Honeymoon is more than a holiday.
Increase the romance factor with careful planning
Make it a wedding night he'll never forget! Check out Henry & June Lingerie's Bridal Selection
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Shop around for the best Honeymoon packages, which often include an upgraded room, champagne and flowers on arrival, gifts and even a free candlelit dinner. To be eligible you usually have to produce your marriage certificate, so make sure it is packed safely inside your hand luggage.
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Be demanding of your travel agent. Spell out your ideal honeymoon package and see if they can come up with a trip to match your dreams. If they don't seem very imaginative try somewhere else.
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Don't be fooled by glossy brochure-speak, pictures are often of the best rooms. Even a double bed is not guaranteed unless you outline your requirements beforehand, preferably in writing.
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Just because this is a honeymoon, don't imagine you have to spend every waking minute together - it would be too much for even the most love-struck couple! If your fiance fancies playing a game of golf or two, arrange it. A few hours apart will make your time together even more fun.
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Many of the 'couples-only' resorts in the Caribbean are all-inclusive, which means everything from food and drink to watersports are paid for in the one price. These can be a good value but, if you're not the active type and don't want to use all the sporting facilities, they can be expensive. It may be worth considering a half board package and then paying for your own romantic extras.
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The Caribbean is the number one hot spot for honeymooners but it is expensive, especially during high season. Watch out for special deals during their low season, our summer months. The weather can be unpredictable but the savings are worth it and honeymooners are more likely to be upgraded, when the resorts are not so busy.
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Ask one another how important the traditional honeymoon extras are~ like a four-poster bed. You don't want to skimp on your room but you could be spending the additional money on more worthwhile extras like wonderful food or interesting day trips.
NineTry to pick a hotel in a romantic setting; overlooking a lake, on a deserted stretch of beach, on a wooded hillside or near some famous landmarks. If the setting is right, moonlight walks will take on a whole new meaning.
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Everyone loves a honeymoon couple. Don't be shy especially when making reservations with your travel agent, in hotels, restaurants and on airplanes, you should be pleasantly surprised by the special treatment you receive. A glass of champagne, a room upgrade, a candle-lit dinner, a free gift or just extra special service.
Worthy Splurges
It wouldn't be a Honeymoon without an indulgence or two,
How about?? A room with a view. Imagine laying in your bed or your bath looking at a stunning beach, city sights or simply the stars.
A spectacular ride in a hot-air balloon, helicopter, boat or horse-drawn carriage - holding hands the whole time, of course
A glass of Champagne whenever and wherever possible.
Candlelight, ask your hotel to put candles into your bedroom and bathroom
His 'n' Hers massage
A special memento, like a copy of the menu from your first meal together as man and wife, signed by the Chef, bathrobes or slippers bearing the hotel logo to remind you of the trip every time you wear them.
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Theme Wedding Ideas to Get You Inspired
By Christina Friedrichsen
The possibilities for a themed wedding are only limited by your imagination. Here are just a few theme wedding ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
African safari - Make the wilds of Africa part of your themed wedding. Have animal print tablecloths, guests in safari attire, African food and music, safari themed centerpieces and favors.
Alice in Wonderland - Bring elements of this Lewis Carroll fairytale into your themed wedding. Why not have a tea party? Use Alice in Wonderland character cut outs such as the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat in your décor. Have the groom dress as the Mad Hatter.
Angel - Bring a celestial charm to your wedding. Cherubs in all shapes and sizes can be used as a motif for all your wedding related decor.
Aquatic - Since beach weddings are so popular this is one of the most common themed wedding ideas. Even if you aren't getting married at the beach or on a boat you can still use elements of the sea in your wedding.
Baseball - Some baseball enthusiasts love the sport so much that they tie the knot on a baseball diamond. If you don't want to go that far, you can still use baseball as your wedding theme by incorporating this sport into your wedding. Give baseball shaped chocolates as favors, and have your wedding cake made in the shape of a bat and ball. You could even dress the part, and encourage guests to do the same.
Bees - Have these busy little insects as your theme by using the bee motif in your décor. Serve baklava for dessert, and give jars of honey as gifts. Also have your wedding cake made in the shape of a bumblebee.
Butterfly - Are you a butterfly enthusiast? Use the butterfly motif in all aspects of your themed wedding - from the stationery to the wedding cake. If you're wedding is outdoors, some real ones might even show up!
Carnival - Still a kid inside? Fun theme wedding ideas are to rent carnival games, cotton candy machines, snow cone makers, and other fun items to give your wedding the feeling of a carnival. One thing is for sure: kids will love it.
Cars - Are you and your partner car buffs? Why not make cars part of your wedding theme? Arrive in your favorite car (this might be a '69 Mustang rather than a traditional limousine). Use model cars in your décor and have the wedding cake made in the shape of a car.
Chocolate- This is one of the yummier theme wedding ideas. If you're crazy about chocolate (who isn't), why not use it as your theme? Use rich chocolate browns when decorating. Dark brown candles could be used as centerpieces - so could bowls or baskets filled with fancy chocolates. Also use chocolate place cards - and chocolate favors, and have several chocolate desserts, including a chocolate wedding cake. What about a chocolate fountain?
Cinderella - Although you might have a hard time finding a carriage in the shape of a pumpkin to bring you to your wedding, you can still be Cinderella for the day by taking other elements of this hugely popular fairy tale and incorporating them into your wedding. (Actually you can find a carriage in the shape of a pumpkin - but it's a cake topper.) Decorate with magic wands, crowns and miniature castles.
Daisies - It's simple to base the theme of your wedding on this lovely flower. Use daisies in all of your bouquets and centerpieces, and also place candy daisies on top of your wedding cake. Find invitations that include this flower and use pressed daisies on your place cards. Give seed packets of daisies as favors.
Golf - If you and your partner love to spend time on the golf course, why not make it part of your theme? Have the wedding at a golf and country club. Give golf balls (with your names and wedding date) as favors. Have your wedding cake created in the shape of a mini-golf course.
Gothic - Is black your favorite color? Are you crazy about Dracula movies and Ann Rice books? Why not have a gothic wedding? Gothic style weddings aren't that uncommon. They usually involve plenty of black and they definitely don't adhere to tradition. A gothic wedding can take place anywhere - from a graveyard to an old mansion.
Mickey Mouse - If you are having your wedding at Disney World, then bringing this popular cartoon character into your wedding will be a breeze. If you're having the wedding elsewhere, simply use the Mickey Mouse motif in your décor. You could even have someone dress the part and show up during the reception. Don't forget to have the DJ play the Mickey Mouse theme song during the reception.
Motorcycles - What about arriving to your wedding on a Harley? If you were a real motorcycle enthusiast this wouldn't seem like an outlandish idea. And if all your friends were bikers too, a procession through town, with everyone - including the bride and groom - would only seem natural. Other ways to incorporate the biker theme into a wedding is to use the Harley Davidson theme colors of orange and black and either have your wedding cake made in the shape of a motorcycle, or use a motorcycle cake topper.
Roses - A rose theme wedding is perfect for the summertime when roses are in full plan. Incorporate the rose theme into your wedding by having a 'rose ceremony' during your wedding ceremony. Have the wedding in a rose garden, and use roses in all of your bouquets and centerpieces. Use roses made of icing to decorate your wedding cake. Give single roses as favors.
Zoo - Okay, it might sound like the most outlandish of the theme wedding ideas, but if you love wild animals, why not have a zoo theme. Lions and tigers and bears - not to mention snakes, leopards and lizards. Imagine having these creatures as part of your wedding? Some zoos open their doors to couples wanting to getting married there. Couples can use animal motifs in their décor, including animal print tablecloths, and chair covers. Tropical plants can be used as centerpieces, and vines can be placed along the walls. Stationery with paw prints can be used, and a wedding cake can be made in the shape of a zoo animal.
More birthday pics
I was looking at the photos from my party and realised I forgot to upload these pics of the stationery I used. They are from super cute poppies for grace who also have a really sweet wedding invitation range. I put some chocolate choc chip cookies (from Nigella) in the goodie bags for the guests to take home. 
Posted by Emma Henderson
Paris in the springtime is synonymous with romance in the city of lights.
Here are some photos of Steph and Arif as I shot them unknowingly from a distance in the gardens of Palais Royal. What a great engagement gift for your bride to be, to capture this once in a lifetime moment on film!
The weather was warm, but not too hot. The background atmosphere was natural with plently of colorful flowers and people enjoying the day.
It was my pleasure to be their photographer and I had lot of fun with my 300mm lens, working paparazzi style.
photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
view site at Destination wedding photographer
