Gown Friday!

yay, it's friday!! i love these simple yet stunning cakes from Real Simple Weddings. it's important to match such modern confections with a complementary dress--you don't want your cake to look like an afterthought :) enjoy your weekend and see you on monday!






{gowns from Brides.com & Martha Stewart Weddings}

REAL WEDDING - MELANIE & DAVID

The divine Melanie & David who we worked with at Noosa Beach, QLD in September 2009 are featured in the current issue of Bride to Be Magazine

In true sentimental fashion, David proposed to Melanie whilst holidaying in Hawaii. After choosing a restaurant that served the same wine as her late father's Marlborough winery, "Whitehaven" , David proposed on the beach after dinner under the moonlight.

Mel's stunning gown was by Helen English, of course a favorite given my own gown in 2001 was by the same designer. Elegant, feminine and classic, Melanie looked beautiful.

A Sculpted Leaf designed Melanies flowers. The brides bouquet was a teardrop of white phalaenopsis orchids with fuchsia pink centres.

The bridesmaids wore soft & floaty dresses perfect for the beach setting.

The ceremony took place on the beachfront at Casuarina Garden. The girls carried bouquets with splashes of fuchsia vanda orchids.

Kim from Events of Noosa co-ordinated the event. An intimate gathering of 42 guests attended the beachside nuptials under a canopy of trees with hanging paper lanterns.

An emotional ceremony in Noosa was even more special for Mel given the place was a frequent travel destination for her family.

The weather was perfect with just a light breeze on such a special day.

Mel & her Mum share a moment together to treasure from the day.

It was great to have so many options for photos with Mel & Dave on the day. We choose 3 - beachfront, under the backlit canopy of trees that resembles a "hidden rainforest" and at some of the cute parisian style cafes on Hastings street.

Picture Point Terraces , a private penthouse location was chosen for the reception. Tables were set up on the balcony overlooking Noosa. With all glass doors open wide and flowing chiffon curtains creating a softer look the result was dreamy.

The wine was extra special with special vintages of Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc & Pinor Noir made in memory of Mel's father Greg with his name on the label. Taittinger was served for champagne toasts on the evening.

Vases were filled with tropical leaves and masses of white cymbidium orchids and created an elegant arrangement on each table. Noosa Catering were hired for the evening, we love these heart shaped canapes served on the terrace.

Cute LOVE letters with an arrangements of tealights added romance to the dancefloor. The wedding cake was a 2 tier white chocolate & raspberry mudcake finished with a white chocolate ganache and white chocolate panels by Cake Conversations.

Watching the sun setting over the ocean, stealing a kiss at the table and toasting to new beginnings was a joy to be present at.

Thank you for choosing us to share your day Mel & Dave, wishing you both all the best for an amazing future together as husband & wife, SugarLovex

Behind the Scenes, Fashion at the Wedding Party

I have so many posts to post on the Wedding Party. Stay tuned for "the people post" where I share some of the talent behind the event. But I just had to take a few images from behind the scenes at the fashion show. I love them!






I got so excited putting up this post that I forgot to mention that the amazing Carlos Andres Varela shot these images. See more at his blog, too.

Details to Die For, Wedding Party

I think you're going to like this. How gratifying to host a show that highlights the talent you see here. We loved every artist at the Wedding Party; they embody what we do at the Wedding Library. We bring the best vendors to brides.

The Wedding Library created this sublime table for Aquamare, our favorite in Virgin Gorda.

A floral bouquet by Handle & Spout

One Girl Cookies' heavenly display. We've loved them for years!

A delicate cake topper by designer Livia Cetti of The Green Vase.

For Your Party custom skewers. Love 'em. Gonna use them next month!

Our favorite ladies from Bride's Head Revisited rocked the accessories.

Smock Paper creates sustainable letterpress on bamboo paper

Ash & Robbins dresses; Holly Ash was once our planning client. We're so proud!

If you haven't had a whoopie pie, you haven't lived. Get thee to Brooklyn right away!

My gorgeous friend Dana Michele's jewelry -- check out the charm rings for bridesmaids.Couldn't get enough of the New York Palace Hotel gourmet munchies.

Ah, the Wedding Library table!

Amy of Sugar Flower Shop's delicate work.

Wedding Library Bridesmaids!

Wedding Library stationery...

Sweet display!

Jen Huang had the greatest presentation -- and what a photographer!

Miss Ruth Drennan. She brought lemon cookies that we're all still raving about.

Sylvia Weinstock's cover cake from Winter Martha Stewart Weddings

Stone Kelly. A beautiful bouquet, don't you think?

Confetti System. What a great decor idea -- for any kind of party!

More from For Your Party...

Jen Huang again, I know you want to look inside...
Was this cool enough? My friend Shintaro of Okamoto Studios is the mastermind.

So, most of these images are thanks to Mel Barlow (Wedding Library Member), Roey Yohai and Carlos Varela, the endlessly talented photographers at Elan Artists. But a couple are with great thanks to Jen Huang (Wedding Library Member; Confetti System, red velvet cupcakes, Jen Huang books).