Wedding Dress | Wedding Ideas

So, I have this dress that I've purchased for one of my Christmas parties and I am having shoe issues. I've searched high and low, scouring the shelves of every shop, department store and online boutique and I can't find anything. How is this possible? I know I'm beyond fussy but it's getting ridiculous! Then, like a flash of shiny light, I spotted these beauties. Of course they're on my favourite online store Net-a-Porter (UK based) and of course they're Christian Louboutin and of course they're simply gorgeous. Of course they have a rather hefty price tag, but after all it's Christmas, and I'm hoping Santa makes a quick delivery of these to David Jones. In one of my moments I could easily be pursuaded!


Christian Louboutin Straratata 140 Glitter Sandals £695

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Emma and Nick chose the gorgeous setting that is Ness Gardens on The Wirral for their wedding this summer. Joanne Flemming Design in Brighton made Emma's beautifully elegant 50s style wedding dress, and her Audrey Hepburn style veil was made specially made by Kelly Spence. The bridesmaids looked fab in black polkadot swing dresses with a pink petticoat and matching hair flower.



The couple completed the retro feel by hiring a traditional red London bus from Routemaster Buses to transport their guests!

Thank you to Elegant and Wild for the fab photographs.

One of my bride was kind enough to send me a photo of myself & her wedding photographer.
It was taken by a guest at one of my summer weddings in France @ Chateau de Champlatreux.
It shows the "Man at work": Happy, relaxed, goofy, enjoying a wonderful day.
I am showing this picture not so much to prove my good look but rather to convey the mood of a professional photographer at work!
I always tell my brides that they should make sure to book a photographer who loves his wedding work and does not photograph weddings only to pay the bills. i believe a wedding photographer has to be passionate about his craft in order to excel at the task at hand. Like a good wine, twenty years of experience transcend into a jolly fellow whose job ( his passion ) has become second nature. It is most important to get everyone to simply enjoy the photographer's company very quickly. Only then will you forget the fact that you are being photographed.
That's when magic happens!




Destination wedding photographer
Photographe Mariage Paris France

Tada... here's a sneak peak at our dashing new issue, on sale this Wed 2nd December. We're all so in love with the Summer issue so we're sure your going to be happy little readers. With the best ideas for planning your wedding this issue features everything you need to know and nothing you don't. Happy reading!



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Designer Wedding Dress Neckline Cuts


By Arianna Jordan




When buying a Designer Wedding Dress, it is important to be aware of the various factions neckline that there. It is important to remember that different cuts compliment different types of the body. With so many options available today, starting with the beloved, cut to a strapless watch Off-The-shoulder style, the bride may not know where to start! If you are in a decision Wednesday on a designer wedding dress, who knows all about the specific cleavage of abbreviations can help you make the right decision.




Sweetheart




Sweetheart neckline resembles the upper part of the heart, hence the name. This cleavage is a good option for fuller-figured bride, as stressed by the chest. In most cases, sweetheart neckline is overlay net material rising above the heart, or some form of thin tubes, both of which provide a more compact form to the torso. This effect also makes the neck look longer and more romantic. The bride with a more boyish figure should be avoided Sweetheart neckline.




Strapless




While some brides should avoid strapless neckline, a miracle for others. In many cases, strapless neckline can be paired with a sweetheart neckline and a straight neckline that gives the illusion of a smaller figure of the bride. Women with broad shoulders should avoid strapless wedding dress, but with those fragile shoulders and collarbone will do quite well with this style.




Not on the shoulder




Off-The-shoulder wedding gown neckline is very popular. Just as you can imagine, cleavage begins just below the shoulders and stresses the neck, shoulders and collarbone. Off-The-shoulder, has a small cut sleeves, which cover the upper arm. This neckline flattering to all figures, but with the bride is full of weapons or problems with their shoulders should avoid it. This style is perfect for pear-shaped women, and all who would like to show their shoulders.




Sabrina




Sabrina neckline, also known as Batu neckline, perfect for brides with a certain type of body. This cleavage, cut straight across, it should curve clavicle, edging close to the edge of the shoulders. Sabrina is usually accompanied by a sleeve, although many designers are now pairing it with a sleeveless styles of clothing. Well-endowed women should avoid Sabrina neckline.




Portrait




Women with full arms and prominent collarbones can seriously consider the portrait neckline for a wedding dress. By analogy with the Off-The-shoulder style, but with a fabric portrait of a spoon over his shoulder (from tip to tip). If you are uncertain clavicle, it is probably not for you neck.




Scoop




Any person, regardless of what type of body, may be a scoop neckline. This is the ultimate classic style, and can be low or high "Cut." In many cases, supplemented by the lower front shovel bucket in the back.




Halter




If you have broad shoulders, you can try on a wedding dress over. Regarding the particular strap that wraps around the neck which is fastened by tying the straps or buttons. The neck is usually high with deep armhole and is ideal for very tall women (usually 5? 7? And above.) If you have narrow shoulders, neck excuse can not work for you.




V-Neck




V-neck dress quite understandable; neckline descends in front of imitating the form of letters? V.? Notches can be supplemented by a similar dip in the back, but not always. This neckline draws attention from the breast and is a great alternative for brides with B-or C-CUP. Most brides-to-be can take V-neck.




Jewel




Jewel neckline is quite a new style in the way of designer wedding dress. It is also often called the T-shirt neckline as it looks almost like the average T-shirt. Decollete rounded and sits at the base of the neck. Some dresses even play with the idea of t-shirt and place decorative pocket on the front panel. Jewel neckline is great for a modest figure, because it enhances the bust. Some women want to avoid this neckline as it will make your breasts seem larger.




After reading all these reductions wedding dress neckline, you may think you know exactly which one is right for you. But do not forget that this is only general suggestions, and that you are best to try on any clothes, regardless of the neck that you would when shopping. Also keep in mind that just because you love the photo, the dress could not look straight at you. Always try on a wedding dress (more than once) to keep your options open.

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Week three of our 5 Weeks of Christmas giveaway has sprung up on us faster that we'd imagined so this means I need to open this weeks fabulous giveaway! Thanks to our dear friends at Spencerlacy we have one super pretty silk dress/chemise in Ombre valued at $139AUD to giveaway to a lucky blogger. Girls everywhere will love Spencerlacy's new Summer 2010 collection. With gorgeous colours, fabrics and styles available you'll want to wear them all day everyday! Who said certain pieces were just for the bedroom?!

To win this prize simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au with your name, address and answer to our simple question - What would you like to see more of in Wedding Style Guide? Our Week 3 comp ends 5:30pm EDST Friday 4th Dec.


The Spencerlacy dress/chemise in Ombre $139AUD

A big congratulations is also in order for our Week 2 winner Cassie Griffen of NSW. Cassie walks away with a Mascara Traveller from Estee Lauder valued at $48AUD. Lucky Girl! Thanks to all those who entered and good luck with this weeks comp!

posted by Emilie Harrison

By John O'Mahony
User-Submitted Article

These days more and more couples are paying for their own wedding, and they are turning to lenders for loans so they can have the wedding day of their dreams.

Step 1 Taking out a loan for your wedding can be good for your marriage. There is no better way to find out about your partner’s spending habits and your compatibility about financial matters.

Step 2 The actual process of taking out a wedding loan is easy – the difficult part is figuring out how much you need and how much you can afford.

Step 3 Loans for weddings usually start around $10,000 and run into the six-figure category.

Step 4 Before you approach a lender, decide together what you want to spend on your big day. The cost of an average wedding in the United States is almost as high as the average annual household income...and rising.

Step 5 Make a list of what you’d like at your ideal wedding and, if the final figure makes either of you uncomfortable, start paring down.

Step 6 One way to get a handle on costs is to list the expenses as necessary, unnecessary but desired, and frivolous extras. You certainly will need a venue, but do you really need to splurge so much on flowers and ribbons.

Step 7 You should also consider what you can afford to pay back each month on your loan before you get one. You don’t want your wedding loan to become a burden for the rest of your lives together, so don’t borrow more than you can repay in 3 years.

Step 8 Make sure what you decide about the scale of the event and what it will cost is a unanimous decision. That way you will avoid any future ill will or resentment. You’re in this for better or worse and you’ll be paying for your loan together.

Step 9 Wedding loans exist in 2 forms-–secured and unsecured. To secure a loan you can use your home, car, or an alternative form of security like stocks and bonds. Unsecured wedding loans require no security.

Step 10 Interest rates are reasonable on wedding loans, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t shop around. Wedding loans do not usually have any fee or pre-payment penalties. Do your research to find the best rates and terms.

Step 11 Compare options like refinancing an existing home loan and other loan options to determine if a wedding loan is the best choice in terms of what you will have to repay.

Step 12 Even if you have bad credit it’s likely you’ll still be able to get a wedding loan. Get your credit report before you apply for the wedding loan so you’ll be able to make a good impression with your lender by alerting him to your situation.

Step 13 Ask friends, family and co-workers for referrals to a good lender, just in case they got good deals in the past. Most likely, however, you will end up shopping for your wedding loan on the Internet.

Step 14 If you choose an online lender you will be required to fill in a few simple forms on the lender’s Web page, giving details about your occupation and income, before the process begins in earnest.

Step 15 Before you formalize the loan you will probably be asked to produce some if not all of the following: Copy of deed to any property; Last 2 years' W-2's, tax returns and current pay stub, or two years' tax returns if self-employed; Proof of income from alimony, child support, lawsuit settlement or other income sources; Copies of your last 3-6 bank statements and a list of all open credit accounts (account numbers, payment amounts, and balances). Make sure you have all of the items in hand before you talk to your lender, as it will shorten the loan approval process.

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Elegant And Unique Butterfly Wedding Theme


By Delilah Hatch




Unique theme Butterfly Wedding, like a butterfly, a wedding can be fun, if you do it correctly. If you overdo it so as it can become almost sticky. But if done with a touch of elegance and refinement, butterfly wedding can be one that you and your guests will remember forever.




Here are some tips and a few moments to think about when considering a butterfly wedding theme.




Butterfly wedding absolutely can be done with elegance. How to stay away from strays from the sticky side? Keep everything low key. Just because a butterfly wedding, does not mean that every detail of the wedding should be directed butterfly. Key to select multiple items that are related to your favorite kind of butterfly, and just match the colors and flowers to the topic. Maybe add a taste of the wedding favor with the butterfly or a butterfly just wedding invitations and programs.




Choosing a butterfly, when your wedding to create great opportunities for beautiful wedding flowers. There are many kinds of butterflies. Choose one of the appeals that the most to you and work with it. Most butterflies have a rich and lush colors that are perfect for pairing with any color scheme of the wedding. Black found in most types of butterfly's wings will be presented to the bride and groom's tuxedos. Other colors can be made in floral arrangements or dress of the bride's.




Another great way to choose your flower arrangements for a butterfly wedding is the choice of mechanisms of colors that your most attractive butterflies. This can be anything from wild flowers indigenous to the area you live in, with the flowers of certain colors.




Looking for the best place for your butterfly wedding? Why not go for the obvious and choose to conduct your ceremony butterfly garden? This is certainly consistent with the theme! Not to mention there is no need to provide your floral arrangement because you're in the garden. All you need is your wedding bouquet, corsages for bridesmaids and boutonniere for the groom. If you do not have a butterfly garden within a reasonable distance, you can always go to the butterfly release. There are many online stores that specialize in this service only for wedding ceremonies.




If you choose a butterfly garden, or butterfly release, do not forget more photo opportunities you will have a theme butterfly wedding. Your wedding photos are one of the most special photos will never be more expensive. Can you imagine you wedding pictures complete with a butterfly resting on a magnificent wedding dress? It is almost a fairy tale!




However you decide to implement this unique theme butterfly wedding always remember to keep it simple and elegant, and you can not go wrong.

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Don't forget all you freebie lovers that today is the last day you can enter our Style Guide '5 Weeks of Christmas' week 2 giveaway. Thanks to Estee Lauder we have a gorgeous Mascara Traveller, valued at $48AUD, to give away to one lucky blogger. Simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au with your name, address and answer to our question - What would you like to see more of in Style Guide? Good luck!



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As the year comes to an end I always find myself daydreaming about holidays and places I would love to visit. One of those places is Santorini - especially if I could stay somewhere like this! Perivolas is a world-class small luxury inn perched on the cliffs high above the Aegean Sea. It is only a short walk from Oia, one of the most charming villages on the island, and offers a tranquil oasis far removed from the stresses of everyday life. Sounds perfect for the ultimate honeymoon! The accomodation, pool, location and view are all amazing - but I think the best bit is the breakfast which includes apple pie, cookies, pastires, fruit and greek yogurt - wouldn't it be lovely to start every day with apple pie!!









For more information visit their website here.

Posted by Emma Henderson

I am a bit of a sucker for vintage finds so I was thrilled to find Alice's Looking Glass on Etsy. Amongst the gorgeous array of natural-coloured paper goods and decor finds, are these two vintage cake toppers.





They are so sweet and pretty.

Posted by Jane Cameron

The talented Anna Bond from Rifle Paper Co. has just launched her new online shop. It is filled with a beautiful range of greeting cards, prints and invitations. I found these sweet recipe cards which would work really well for a kitchen tea party. They cost $8USD for 12 plus postage.





These custom made program fans are just gorgeous!





Posted by Emma Henderson

Don't forget to enter this weeks competition to win a Mascara Traveller from Estee Lauder valued at $48AUD. To enter all you have to do is email competitions@styleguide.com.au with your name, address and answer to our simple question - what would you like to see more of in Wedding Style Guide? Competition closes Friday 27th November and the winners will be announced on Monday 30th November. Best of luck!



Posted by Emma Henderson

Winter-Wedding Centerpieces

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Time for snowflakes, lovely red poinsettias against crispy white, pine cones,

adorable mistletoes, roaring fires, romantic bells, or santas hat… what a great season for getting married! It is so easy to get your imagination going and find absolutely great winter themed wedding centerpieces!



The flowers in season for this occasion are poinsettias, camellias, snowdrops, hyacinth, lisianthus, lilacs, nerines and irises.



Decide on the color and theme for your winter wedding. Red will give you a lively and festive mood, while icy blue will provide that magical wonderland theme. And white, well, what can I say, white is always so elegant and simple! White flowers just work every time!



Flowers and candles also mix really well when creating your winter wedding centerpieces. Just make sure the candles are unscented, as we don’t want them to overtake the lovely scent of the flowers. Add ribbons to the candles and tie them together in pairs.

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Happy holidays to you all!!

Candy Anthony is a designer boutique-atelier based in London, specialising in made-to-measure 50s inspired wedding dresses. I've posted up some eye candy here (excuse the pun), but check out the website for more stunning dresses which range from funky leopard print to romantic tulle styles!



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Party season has well and truly arrived and I'm always on the lookout for THE party dress. Obviously you're going to need more than one dress as I'm sure you'll attend more than one fabulous party but I reckon if you got your hands on this little number you'd wear it to every single one. I know I would. Simply divine! Temperley London Mini Agnelli studded dress £708 www.temperleylondon.com or buy online at www.net-a-porter.com.


Mini Agnelli studded dress £708

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If you live in Adelaide and are a Lisa Ho fan like myself you'll be excited to hear she's opened shop on the hottest strip, Rundle St. The luxe store is brimming with beautiful pieces from her new collections and will have fashion lovers give their credit cards a much needed workout. Make sure you pop in and have a peek at shop A, 257 Rundle Street, Adelaide or visit www.lisaho.com.


Full length feathered gown


Satin organza dress


Marble print dress


Velvet dress with jewel shoulders
Anton Heunis and Rodrigo Otazu jewellery, stocked exclusively at Lisa Ho

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