Real Wedding: Mariam & Ben

It's pretty hard to have a totally original big day, but this cute couple Ben and Mariam had a pretty good go at it! Check out Mariam's gorgeous fabric and button bouquet for starters. Then look at the later photos to spot her second dress of the day, a sari for the reception. At this point you should note that neither of them are Indian they just thought it'd be fun! Whatsmore, instead of doing the first dance together, they continued the Indian theme, and did the Jai-Ho" dance from Slumdog Millionaire with their friends. Isn't that just the coolest idea? Fanastic photos as ever from Christine Chang.

Your Lucky Number

What's your lucky number? For the Chinese, it's the number eight, because ba in Mandarin and baht in Cantonese rhymes with the word prsoperity, which is pronounced fa or faht. Elegant couple Shining and Karl must be superstitious because they planned their big day for August 8th, 2008 (8/8/08). Their gorgeous celebration took place in New York, with one special guest - their dog Whiskey, who carried the rings to the altar in a pouch on his collar. Other ideas to copy include Shining's stunning dress with a simple sage green sash (a fantastic way to introduce colour), the bamboo holder for place markers, and the traditional Chinese bird cages. I love Shining's orchid and veil combo as well - there's nothing more elegant than an up-do! Endless thank-you's to Karen Wise for her photos - exceptional as ever!

Guest Posting

One of my favourite blogs from over the other side of the pond is Oh So Beautiful Paper. The author, Nole, loves all things paper, and updates her blog on a regular basis with things that inspire her, from paper goods and wedding invitations to interior design, style and anything pretty. I'm particularly keen on her Real Invitations features - check out this fabulous set from her latest posting and click here to check out the feature in full!

Merry Christmas

Delightful chandelier ornaments from Cox & Cox in the UK. How wonderful would these look as napkin ring holders or used to decorate a wedding table.

What a year we've had and that is all thanks to our valued advertisers, suppliers, contributors, brides and you, our lovely readers. As we sign off for the year today, we'd like to thank you all for the wonderful feedback we receive on a daily basis - it fills us with happiness and lets us know we are on track, delivering you all the things you need to make your wedding day a dream.

"I would just like to take a moment to say your magazine is just wonderful. As a wedding stationery designer myself, your publication is always thoroughly inspiring and oozes sophistication and is always my magazine of choice."
Kasi

"I’m popping out today to buy the latest issue of Wedding Style Guide. It really is a great publication. I have not bought a single other magazine." Sarah

"Your magazine and team are such an inspiration. Thanks again for producing something so lovely for me to enjoy."
Lyndsay

"You and the girls have done an amazing job not only with our wedding, but the whole magazine (as usual). Your coverage of our wedding could not have reflected our day more perfectly and I just wanted to express my gratitude for publishing our wedding in your magazine."
Nicki

From all of us here, to all of you there, we wish you all the best for the festive season and look forward to hearing back from you again in the new year when we're back on board from January 11.

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Pink Sparrow

Pink Sparrow, the brain child of Australian designer Suzie Rose Vella of the label Pizzuto, is aimed at the fashion savvy young woman who looks for versatile, wearable pieces that are affordable and fashion forward. Launched in early December the inspiration behind Pink Sparrow’s autumn/winter 2010 collection are the rich textures, people and places of New York's Central Park. Suzie has also been invited to G'Day USA to represent the Australian fashion industry in Jan 2010 at the Australian Embassy in NYC. What an honor! Pizzuto is sold in over 400 boutiques across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and is now entering the US Market. Visit www.pizzuto.com.au for more details and to find your nearest stockist.









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@ Website for the Weak @

I can't tell you how excited I was when I discovered the gorgeous shopping site, Happiness Itself. Owner Anita Kaushal clearly has an eye for the most wondeful things, and although not all of them are wedding related, just imagine how gorgeous the ceramic key-ring and Kiss Hoarder book could be as wedding favours. And if you're having a simple beach wedding, your bridesmaids could certainly wear the pure cotton lace-trimmed tops over silk skirts. Even the ruffle bag comes folded into the shape of a heart *sigh*.

And the Winners Are...

A big thank you to all who entered week 5 of our 5 Weeks of Christmas Giveway. Thanks to the team at Wedding List Company Kasey Stewart of NSW and Brooke Summerville of QLD have both scored for themselves a pair of Villeroy & Boch Lucca candle holders, valued at $69AUD each. Thank you to the Wedding List Company for offering this fabulous prize and a huge thank you to all our much loved readers and bloggers who entered!



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Fairytale Dreaming

Monique Lhuillier has launched her Fall 2010 bridal collection entitled Fairytale Dreams. Monique said about her new collection, "A very important silhouette for me this season was the structured A-line shape… Lots of volume on the bottom of the skirt and a nipped-in waist, yet very lightweight in feeling. I wanted my bride to feel like this is her moment to shine and to escape and find herself in a Fairytale Dream…" I think they are all stunning! For more inspiration and to find a stockist near you visit her website here.













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Real Wedding: Irene & Quinn

On a crisp cold morning like today, it didn't feel right to feature a summer wedding, so here's a gorgeous winter one from New York instead. Irene and Quinn picked a gorgeous venue in the heart of historic South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan, and said their vows as the sun set over the East River. I just adore Irene's outfit, from the lace overlay on her dress, to her A-line fur coat and full-length gloves - practical and elegant. A talented graphic designer, Irene designed and planned her wedding from scratch, creating invitations, monograms, coasters, menus and maps. Check out the their fabulous brocade cake and the stunning red flowers and table decorations. Many thanks to Karen Wise for her stunning photographs and collages.

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BBD Theme: Let It Snow

Inspired by the photo above? Well then why not add a bit of snowy loveliness to your big day, thanks to the gorgeous items below?

Product Credits (from top left corner) - Lace Cuff: Jess James Jake, Feather Hair Accessory: One Little Dove, Vintage Lace Dress: Timeless Vixen Vintage, White Blossoms Ring Cushion: AAlicia Wedding, Satin & Tulle Strapless A-Line Gown: Bridal Bliss Designs, (from middle left) White Takes Flight Feather Comb: Boring Sidney, 14k Nena Stacker Ring with Acquamarine: Michelle Lenae, Ping & Jing Wedding Hat: Boring Sidney, Frozen Crystals Tiara: Which Goose, (from bottom left) White Orchid Shrug: Toccata, White Felt & Gold Earrings: 3 Fun, Pearl Studs: Toccata, Lace Gloves: Malam

Product Credits (from top left) - Snowflake Gift Tags: Pink Lily Press, Shrug: Toccata, Snowflake Tie: Toy Breaker, Round Gift Tags: Fresh Lemon Blossoms, Veil: Myrakim, (from bottom left) Snowflake Invitation: Designs by Adj, Tiara: AC Petrille, Cupcake: The Cupcake Mint, Bianca Nuno Felted Tie Shrug: Glamour Junkie, Mignonne Lace Wedding Dress: Toccata, Snowflake Stationery: Paper Lovely Press

Product Credits (from top left) - White Takes Flight Feather Comb: Boring Sidney, Ruffled Clutch: Murwati, Bridal Bracelets: Totus Mel, White Birch Wood Candle Holders: Snow Owl Wood Shop, Bouquet: April Hiler Designs, Snowflake Invitation: Designs by Adj, (from bottom left) Vintage Gold Paper Snowflake: Two Palms Trading Co, Natural White Birch Gift Tags: Snow Owl Wood Shop, Large Tree Silhouette Papercuts: Jenny Lee Fowler, Lace Hair band: AC Petrille

Leftover Letterpress

Here at Style Guide we love cute little cards and gorgeous stationery (especially stationery-aholic Jane!). Linda & Harriett's Redesigned Collection is the perfect way to celebrate an eco-friendlier start to 2010. The super sweet collection includes dress cards, flower pins and gift tags. Each item is reconstructed by hand from letterpress misprints, which is a fabulous and fun way to recycle paper that would have otherwise been thrown away. The thought of throwing away anything letterpress is to much to bare!

The flower pins ­paper petals are hand cut and sewn together with a vintage button on top and a pin on reverse. The pins are approximately 4" in diameter and vary in colour. These gorgeous creations can make fantastic decorative accents on tabletops, walls or even on a maid or groom and retail for $24USD. Dress card ­designer Liz Libré created various dresses for these cards, each showing off a mix of patterns and colors. Each card is different and paired with a light gray envelope and retails for $6USD. The tags are­ perfect for gifts, place cards or around wine bottles. They measure approximately 2" in diameter and are tied together with hemp twine. Tags are sold in packs of four in assorted colours and retails for $6USD per pack. Visit www.lindaandharriett.com to view the pieces and to buy online.







Posted by Emilie Harrison

Style Guide '5 Weeks of Christmas' Giveaway. Final Day!

Quick, quick, quick... today's the last day to enter our 5 Weeks of Christmas week 5 giveaway! Thanks to the lovely people at Wedding List Company we have two sets of Villeroy & Boch Lucca candle holders to giveaway. Valued at $69AUD for a set they would make such pretty table decorations and are perfect for Christmas! To enter simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au with your name address and answer to our easy peasy question - What would you like to see more of in Wedding Style Guide? Best of luck!



Posted by Emilie Harrison

No Excuses

I don't know about you, but I can't believe how quickly this year has gone. Only a few more sleeps and it will be over. Send it off with a bang and resolve to start the new year with these cute New Years Resolution Place Cards that I found on Not On The High Street site. These would make a fun conversation starter and then with your resolution committed to paper for all to see, you may just be inspired to stick with it. A great addition to our 5,4,3,2,1… celebrate story from Issue 13.


£4.50 for 6 + shipping

Posted by Jane Cameron

BBD Theme: Beach Big Day

Feeling inspired to add a touch of beach to your big day? Well check out these items below.

Product Credits (from top left) - Wedding Sign: The Back Porch Shoppe, Relax Stones: SJ Engraving, Deck-Chair Place Markers: Beau-Coup, Starfish Place Markers: RSVPCT, Pear-shaped Diamond Ring: Kates Zabone, Thank You Parasol: I Do Originals, Muslin Bags: Nuvonova, Personalised Fans: Beau-Coup, Coral Save the Date: Simple Te Design, Seashore Wreath: Beach Grass Cottage, Starfish Hair Pins: Kalyn Designs


Product Credits (from top left) - Shell Bouquet: Romantic Flowers, Travel Journal & Shell & Starfish Tiara: Not on the High Street, Coral Stationery: Buddy and Bean, Palm Tree Cake Topper: Wedding Collectibles, Candle Holder: Beau-Coup, Map Confetti: DDE Forest, Starfish necklace: Hampton Jewels

Smelly Good

Who doesn't love walking into a room with a gorgeous scented candle burning? I challenge you to find a single person! French candle brand Cire Trudon have released the cutest new miniature sized candles, which would be perfect for table setting or bomboniere. Each miniature is gift boxed and presented in the signature green Cire Trudon glass. The favoured candle of Marie Antoinette (who we love!), this historic French brand would make a very romantic addition to a wedding. Cire Trudon also create an oversized candle La Grand Bougie, which has over 700 burn hours and is made from 2.8 kg of wax. At $650 is pricey but would make a remarkable wedding gift for candle lovers. If you're looking for something in between there is always the divine mid sized candle. Available in 13 fragrances and with 90 hours burn time it's perfect! Miniature candle with 30hrs burn time $65AUD, medium with 90hrs burn time $99AUD and oversized with 700+hrs burn time $650AUD. Call 02 9339 0220 or email starimages@bigpond.com to find your nearest stockist.



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Style Guide '5 Weeks of Christmas' Giveaway. Final Week 5!

A friendly reminder to all our much loved readers and bloggers that our final blog comp ends tomorrow at 5pm EDST. To win a gorgeous set of Villeroy & Boch Lucca candle holders, valued at $69AUD, simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au with you name address and answer to our simple question - What would you like to see more of in Wedding Style Guide? This fab prize is all thanks to the gorgeous team at Wedding List Company. Best of luck!



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Pizza Perfection

In the latest issue of Wedding Style Guide (on sale now) we have put together a gorgeous backyard wedding with stacks of DIY tips and lots of free downloads so that you can easily replicate it at your own wedding. Shared salads and pizza's were served in individual pizza boxes - embellished with their own free downloadable customised band which doubles as a menu and placecard. Favours were brown paper bags filled with pizza dough ingredients with mini bottles of tomato pizza sauce. The bags are stamped using our free template.






The stamp template for the favour bags.

Posted by Emma Henderson