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Look at these nifty wire works from Debeaux Souvenirs in France. They would make really interesting talking points for reception decoration, especially if one spelt out the bride and groom's names. Luckily for us they ship worldwide via Etsy.
This one would be an ideal spot for guests to drop a handwritten note to the couple.
Papier mache hearts flutter inside a cage
They range in price from USD $36 to $110 plus shipping.
Posted by Jane Cameron
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the super sweet Constance from Constance Curtis Events. She mentioned she was working on a photo shoot incorporating a churro bar! I thought that was such a fun idea to bring your favorite treat into your wedding day. Today, I'm excited to share her shoot with you guys.
From Constance, For this shoot we were inspired from everything old, romantic, and antiqued, and then we tied in a Spanish theme throughout. Our vision began with an old antiqued white table and chairs with a vintage lace tablecloth. The style of the home where we set up our wedding shoot was Spanish and that fit perfectly for our vision. Mexican Talavera plates from San Miguel de Allende set the tone from the beginning and led us to our Mexican themed idea of Churros as a possible favor or dessert table and all our signage. Romantic and lush flowers in mismatched glass vases, crystals, fresh cut limes, bright gold silverware, and wine glasses with gold edging were just a few of the small details that came together to create this whimsical wedding photo shoot.
Producers/Designers: Constance Curtis & Candace Amoia from Constance Curtis Events
Photographers: Oz Wroe and Christine Bentley
Flowers: Aly Morford from The Vine's Leaf
Make-up: Ashley Victoria Birkeland
Signage (menu, mi amor sign, bride and groom signs): Heidi Jimenez from Zenadia Design
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Viceroy Palm Springs for the weekend. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see photos of the gorgeous property by the one and only Jose Villa! Today, though, I have a fun tablescape that some wonderful, creative vendors put together to show as an example of what could be done with the beautiful outdoor event space.
Kelsey from Alison Events and Danielle of Brown Paper Design were the creative minds behind this fun table. The Viceroy has a very mid-century modern look, with a color palette centered around whites and blacks with splashes of yellow. They thought it would be fun to play off that color scheme, but also add in some flirty, playful touches as well. From Danielle, We were really inspired by Kate Spade's current campaign. There is something so fun and lighthearted, yet still very modern about her ad's lately. We wanted to bring that feeling to the Viceroy and thought doing such a bright palette would be a bit unexpected bride's looking at Viceroy. Sort of a weekend escape wedding. Gorgeous photos below by Jose Villa.
We had the cutest guest stop by! Another great thing about the Viceroy Palm Springs - they are a dog friendly hotel, so you can have your puppy there for your big day. :)
Such gorgeous + fun bouquets!
And what a creative idea for the place card table! From Danielle, because of the heat of Palm Springs- fabric flowers seemed like a really great way to bring in tons of saturated color without having to worry about things wilting in the heat. It was a lot of work to make those flowers, but I think it really added a nice tactile touch. And they are great memento's of your wedding.
event design: Alison Events + Brown Paper Design
florals: Brown Paper Design
photography: Jose Villa
videographer: Joel Serrato
paper products: Hello! Lucky
rentals: Classic Party Rentals
linens: La Tavola
napkins: Lotus Bleu
Thanks everyone for sharing your ideas with us! Check back tomorrow to see more from the Viceroy Palm Springs - including a great super 8 film from Joel!
I know this ad featuring the gorgeous Isabel Lucas is a bit old now but I love it. It really makes me want to go to Daylesford! Daylesford would be a fantastic place to honeymoon in with all of the beautiful spas there to really get you relaxed after the stresses that go into planning a wedding. It also has an amazing wine and foodie scene with lots of good restaurants to dine at like the multi award winning The Lakehouse.
The ad also show The Convent which is a beautiful place to have a wedding. The Convent has everything in the one location. Ceremony options include the original chapel, beautiful manicured gardens or glass conservatory. There are two function rooms to choose from with the altar bar available to guests who want to party on after the wedding. 
Another part of the ad I like is the mix of lamps that line the road - it looks so pretty. You could easily replicate this on a smaller scale lining stairs leading to your venue with perhaps using candles instead of light bulbs (no need for lots of extension cords). Mis-matched lamps would also make for quirky centrepieces.
Pic found from Chasing Rainbows Kissing Frogs blog
Posted by Emma Henderson
Earlier this week we received an email from Thomas Marlow introducing us to his fantastic photo booths. A new take on the old-style photo booths (which I love by the way), each one is set up to suit the couple's taste and wedding style. Guests are given a remote control to the camera meaning they can take photos as they please.
The results are really fun and the best part, the sets can be easily broken down and sent anywhere in the world. Custom designed photo booth commissions begin from $2500 USD if you're interested. 
Posted by Jane Cameron
Look at this lovely new candle from Queen B - the Wedding Cake. How cute is it! Like all other Queen B products, this is made from 100% beeswax, containing no paraffin, soy or palm wax and this variety burns for around 8 hours (long enough to light up a reception). And - if you didn't know already, apparently chilling your candles in the fridge for an hour or so before use will mean they burn longer. You really do learn something new every day!
Remember, always check with your venue, especially heritage sites, to see if naked flames are allowed.
Posted by Jane Cameron
The lovely Kate from New Zealand stationey company Ruby & Willow emailed me to let me know that she loved our spring fashion shoot Fly Away so much that she created a mood board in its honour. Ooo la la, what a pretty mood board it is! Soft pink is such a romantic, pretty choice for your big day so take Kate's advice and go the softest option. To have a squiz at Kate's fabulous blog and Style Guide inspired mood board visit http://magnoliarouge.blogspot.com/.
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Sunday Suppers
I have been following the Sunday Suppers blog for a little while now and am a huge fan. Sunday Suppers run themed cooking classes in Brooklyn and combine beautiful food with gorgeous table settings. Their latest Supper had a Moroccan theme which included a dessert table by my favourite Amy Atlas (who we featured in Issue 11) and included goodies by talented Aran Goyoaga (from the beautiful blog Cannelle et Vanille). I just wished I lived in NY so that I could go to one of their classes!
The table design below was for a farmers' market dinner. I love the hessian table cloths and menus printed on brown paper bags. Would be perfect for a rustic wedding reception.
All Photography by Karen Mordechai
Posted by Emma Henderson
Shining Bright
These nifty little candles would make a fabulous and fun addition to a wedding setting. Available from De De Ce Plus, they are currently on sale at $49.50 for a set of 2. Super range of colours too - something to suit any colour theme.
Be sure to check with your venue if they allow naked flame candles - many historic venues don't!
Posted by Jane Cameron
Just the Jar
If you're looking for beautiful vessels for your own lolly bar, look no further than the gorgeous range at Brown Button Trading. There is a great selection of different shaped canisters - perfect to add interest and variety to any setting. Starting from just $22.95AUD + shipping, they are affordable enough to coset quite a collection.
Posted by Jane Cameron
It's Ezard for me
Last week I took a trip to Melbourne to have lunch at Ezard in Flinders Lane. The first highlight was seeing Bert and Patti Newton parked out the front in their swish Mercedes - Australian entertainment royalty I suppose!
The dining room is contemporary but not austere - lots of natural earthy colours interspersed with bright, clear greens. The restaurant is downstairs but high windows let in light so it doesn't feel too enclosed. We were seated at a table with a banquette - perfect for a leisurely (long) lunch. We started with a glass of French sparkling rosé - Gosset Grande Rosé, which was followed by a stunning array of French Champagnes throughout the day.
First course for me was the steamed blue swimmer crab wonton dumplings with coconut and lemongrass laksa ($24.50). There was something magical about this dish - the lemongrass broth was so refreshing and light. I chose the Wagyu beef with sake roasted mushrooms and shallot glaze for my main course ($65). Wow. It may be a big call, but I would seriously suggest this was the best beef dish I had ever had. The flavours were intoxicating and despite the fact I was quickly becoming very full, I just could not stop eating - it was amazing.
My three lunch partners and I shared all of the desserts (each around the $22 mark) because we just couldn't decide. My favourite was the honeycrunch icecream with toasted gingerbread - mmmmm. A lovely selection of cheeses ($26) saw us off for the day - four hours later and incredibly satisfied. The service was very attentive and the food, well, fantastic.
They seat up to 80 guests and regularly host weddings so do consider giving them a call or visiting their website when planning your reception. The central-city location makes it very convenient - the Westin Hotel is literally seconds away, along with many of the other big name hotels.
Images from their website to whet the appetite
All in all, a brilliant day.
Posted by Jane Cameron.
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