Shape Up

Ever since shapewear was introduced there have been sighs of relief from women everywhere. Shapewear has made it possible for women of almost every shape and size to wear those more figure hugging and sexy pieces. Body Wrap, a collection of seamless and sophisticated pieces, offers adjustable cup sizes and immediate results, creating the illusion of a slimmer, firmer figure. There's a great selection of pieces in the collection and are so comfortable you'll forget you're wearing them! Visit www.bodywrap-shapewear.com to find out how you can feel even better on your big day!







Posted by Emilie Harrison

DIY Heart Invitations

These DIY origami invitations that Amy from the blog Eat Drink Chic sent out for her engagement party are amazing - the amount of time she must have spent on these certainly show her dedication to having the most perfect and unique invitations. Amy said that the most time consuming part of the process was hand stitching the translucent paper pockets. Well done Amy for thinking outside the square and creating something very personal - we can't wait to see your wedding invitations!







Check out Amy's blog to download a template to make these origami hearts.

Posted by Emma Henderson

Especially for Me

I am very spoiled - people send me the most beautiful things. This little parcel arrived earlier in the week from Viola at Chewing the Cud. She must know me well as brown paper packages tied up with string are easily my favourite things! I can't go past kraft paper for a down-to-earth utilitarianism - it matches everything - and red & white striped twine adds a really special touch.



The little notebook has a quote on the front cover from Confucious - 'Wherever you go, go with all your heart'. What a lovely sentiment - this would make a great favour for guests at a wedding.

For more beautiful stationery inspiration do check their website as there are many more products to admire.

Thank you Viola.

Posted by Jane Cameron

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).

The Talented Ms Brown

I'm in love with talented Australian designer Lisa Brown's latest Winter 2010 collection. Launching this month, the collection captures a dreamy, feminine allure with her signature hand-washable silks, delicate embellishments and hand tied plait and rope details. This winter Lisa was inspired by a return to romance using decadent jewel colours, vintage inspired floral prints and indulgent hand knitted dresses. “I have always been inspired by the notion that fabric is the romance in a garment. Fluid texture, generous proportions, and attention to even the smallest detail are important in all my designs”, Lisa says. Winter 2010 is Lisa’s fourth major collection and includes new rich colours for her ever popular “poppy v frill dress” but also some strong, sculptural new looks featuring delicate gold embellishments in feature neck and back lines. The collection will be available to purchase in store from mid-February 2010 so visit www.lisabrown.com.au for stockist details.









Posted by Emilie Harrison

Right on the Money

I know that sometimes (actually all the time!) my adoration of shoes seems a bit excessive and expensive but I have to admit I do love it when I come across a beautiful shoe at a great price. These Tony Bianco peep toes would make perfect wedding shoes. They're also available in black suede, which means there is a matching bridesmaid option. The best bit? They're priced at $159.95. Halleluiah! Visit www.tonybianco.com.au to view all their latest delights.


Gazelle in bone pearl. Also available in black suede $159.95

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Fields of Glory

I am so happy to have found these stunning necklaces from American designerElva Fields via the Shelter Interior Design blog. I absolutely adore them! Owner/designer Emily scours flea markets and auctions for unusual vintage and antique pieces and reconfigures them into beautiful jewellery. They would make such a statement with a simple, strapless wedding dress.






Elva Field necklaces would look gorgeous with a dress like this Lisa Ho number


Long Feather dress in nougat $12,999

Posted by Emma Henderson