Summer is Coming and so are our Weddings!

We have had a gloriously sunny day here today which makes me think of summer and we are very excited about our up and coming weddings.

We did have our first wedding last weekend and have since had a lovely email from our bride, who BTW did a fabulous dance up the aisle!

Here is what Heather Jean sent us before she left for her honeymoon which I understand is going to last at least a year and she is planning lots of lovely weekends away!

Dear Laura

Thank you for everything, our decorations looked amazing, you and your girls did a fantastic job and please also thank Loraine for our beautiful, stunning wedding flowers, I am still looking at them as I type this and they are drying out ready for the album.

Big Hugs Heather Jean and Christian

With summer around the corner in mind, check out this gorgeous photo shoot on Style me Pretty by Heather Ham using the very popular and summery colour combo of hot pinks and turquoises with of course all the wonderful details that I so rave about and toil over ;)

It is well worth heading over to see the entire shoot which comprised of a photo booth, drinks station, cake table and entrance table, in fact I do wonder at times where the endless list at weddings will stop, luckily we seem to have one but can never resist a candy or cocktail bar, it is a decorating heaven for me!

Also talking of photo booths, we are of course trying to drag Spain into the 21st century of weddings and doing rather well to be honest but you must watch this space as we shortly announce a very exciting new product here on the Coast, which is of course a photo booth with props :)

I cannot wait to get in it with my false moustache ;)! It is cool, easily set up, fabulous photos and photographer so cannot go wrong, I cannot wait!

In fact I can feel a prop shop coming on! Photo booth sign to start with followed closely by strange feather boas, silly hats and dare to think what else will follow!

We will post more news about this shortly!

Inspiration Tabletop

Isn't this fresh garden tabletop perfectly inviting?!  And it's so simple to achieve.  Using white and blue linens, lush greens on the the table and from above, and bread and cheese to start off the evening will create an ideal setting for an outdoor rehearsal dinner or bridal shower.  I love that you don't even need flowers to create a gorgeous tabletop!

{Image: Donna Talley via 79 Ideas}

What to wear...Brights!

I spotted this photo of these fab bridesmaid dresses yesterday on Creative Montage FB page, and it inspired me to post about wearing brights.  This is such a gorgeous picture--eclectic group of pinks and coral to create not only a stunning photo but a wonderful example of how your bridesmaids all have individual personalities and styles that can come together in quite a beautiful showing!   Brights are everywhere this year, orange being the citrus forerunner, so you might as well take advantage of this fun trend while you can!  And don't be afraid to give your best girls choices--lay down some guidelines such as tones, fabrics, lengths of skirts and even a specific designer or pair of designers, and leave it to them to create a colorful array of pretty maids!  Oh and a quick note on the shoes:  go nude.  If you are being bold on top it's a perfect way to tone down the outfit and make your legs look long and lean!

1. D&G, Diane Von Furstenburg

2. Mara Hoffman, Mara Hoffman

3. Rebecca Minkoff, Tibi

5. Both Halston Herritage

6. Ports 1961, Halston Heritage

7. ADAM, Rory Beca

{Bridesmaid Image: Jill Thomas via The Sweetest Occasion, Dress Images: Shopbop.com}

The Green Vase

Check out these gorgeous paper flowers from The Green Vase.  They have graced the covers & pages of Martha Stewart Weddings more than just a couple of times with their stunning floral designs and styling, but for all of you who can't fly them out for your wedding, they offer this wonderful collection of paper flowers, bouquets and cake toppers.  The pink poppy bouquet above is my favorite!  And soon to arrive is their exclusive designs for BHLDN--cannot wait to see what's coming!

{Images: The Green Vase}

POSH GRAFFITI Letters and Hearts at Reviva

Image courtesy of Jeremy Standley

Reviva are delighted to now stock POSH Graffiti by Emma Readnett Bayley.

Spell out your romance with these stylish white Love Letters, hang them up at your wedding or place a message on your cake table and then take them home and proudly display your love for each other on your walls!

The beautifully boxed sets of LOVE and MR & MRS would make an ideal wedding or anniversary present and there are some cute hearts ready to hang at your wedding or home.

If you have a special word or initials you would like to order as a gift or for your home, pop into see us or call 618 021 172 or email us your order laura@reviva-weddings.com.

Please do note if you have a special order you must allow time for delivery to the shop.

Loving...hanging baubles!

Good morning!  I'm always on the lookout for fresh ways to pretty-up outdoor spaces, and I've fallen for this one!  Gorgeous glass baubles (or they could plastic which would be much lighter) that mimic the look of hanging light bulbs, but to soften the modern feel of the bulbs, a little flower is perfectly placed in each one.  Hanging these from trees would give the effect of airy bubbles floating around in your reception or ceremony--so magical!

{Image: Tana Photography via Style Me Pretty}

Dreamy and Romantic Shades of Purples

Sunday mornings are never complete without some relaxing inspiration hunting and this morning is no exception as I travelled over to Wedding Chicks to find this dreamy, romantic table setting.

Lilac goes hand in hand with romance and is such a pretty, gentle colour. The soft purples, dreamy mauves and crisp whites makes me think of spring and garden weddings.

There are so many gorgeous flowers to use from the fabulous large hydrangea heads to the divine smell of lilac, mixed with cool water roses, fluffy white peonies and freesias, a glorious array of flowers.

I love all the details on this photo shoot from the cake pops to the simple cut glass votives with a cool water rose popped into each one and those deserts look heavenly!

Gown Friday: Monique Lhuillier Fall 2011

For this spring break Friday, we have Monique Lhuillier's fall 2011 collection.  I have to admit, it completely slipped my mind that the first day of spring was this week...could be all the rain and wind we are experiencing!  Nothing says bridal like Monique.  She fulfills the fantasy of every girlie girl's dreams of a white wedding.  I especially love the dress with the off-the-shoulder sleeves and sheer overlay.  Such a beautiful neckline--simply stunning!  

See you next week!

{Images:  Martha Stewart Weddings}

Loving: book page wreath

I've been a little out of it this week due to a lovely double ear infection and sinus infection.  What?!  Yeah, I have no idea how I go it, but I'm getting better each day! Anyway...love this book page wreath DIY project from Lisa Storms.  So creative! The endearing detailed edges give it such a wonderful texture that makes it pop off the wall.  It's a perfect item to hang these from the ceiling, in windows, or on backs of chairs for your wedding.  And talk about cheap.  Lisa hit up the dollar stores for random books and made a work of art!  Check her out here for the full DIY instructions.

Thanks, Lisa!

{Image: Courtesy of Lisa Storms}

FAREWELL ELIZABETH TAYLOR

We were honoured to photograph Elizabeth Taylor in Paris during the summer of 1999. Several years later when working on a SugarLove Creative project which later appeared in Empire Magazine we had the chance to re-create one of her greatest film roles (Maggie the "Cat") from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Australian Actress, Frances O'Connor.

A complete replica of the brass bed end was made here in Sydney and travelled with us to Perth for the shoot - suffice to say we have lots of fun memories of that trip. Only Frances could have played the role of "Maggie" in our shoot and only Elizabeth Taylor could have played her on the silver screen.....Thank you for being such a kind soul.....your spirit and legend will live on forever...L & B x

WEDDING STYLE GUIDE AUTUMN MAG

Autumn we love you.....we especially love the new look Wedding Style Guide magazine on sale now. We have 2 of our favourite weddings from 2010 featured. Mei-Ling and Matthew (see sample pages from layout below) and the incredibly cute & colourful wedding for Karen & Paul which took place in December at The Tearoom Gunners Barracks. Keep watching the blog over the next week for more pics and coverage from their days.

Easy Breezy Beach Wedding

Morning!  Ooh, I adore this beach bum wedding for so many reason.  The ease of the decor, the textural layering of different natural & vintage elements and because I so love the beach!  Check out The Pretty Blog for a complete look.

{Images: Cari Photography via The Pretty Blog}