the royal wedding ideas: October 2010| wedding dresses

A Luxury Prize Competition

A quick reminder that tomorrow entries close for our first week giveaway of tickets to Treasury's Luxury Bridal Showcase. Make sure you email competitions@styleguide.com.au and tell us what you'd like to see more of on the Wedding Style Guide blog to enter. We will be offering tickets for the next 3 weeks so good luck!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Fake Bake Competition

Well summer has finally arrived! This means it's time to shed the warmer layers and get your skin in healthy condition. This will involve a good exfoliator, a good moisutriser and of course, a great fake tan. To celebrate the start of summer the lovely people at Fake Bake have been kind enough to give us 5 of their amazing (and I truly mean that!) mousse self-tans to give away to 5 of our lucky blog readers. To get your hands on your very own Fake Bake tan, valued at $45.95, simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au and tell us what you'd like to see more of on the Wedding Style Guide blog. Entries close this Friday 5th Nov and will be drawn on Mon 8th. Good luck!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Macaron Parlour in the House

Following in the great tradition of sweet tooths the world over, we love a good cookie, worship rich chocolate and adore the perfect macaron. Well the Macaron Parlour will be joining us on Thursday's Lela Rose party to bring Lela's favorite sweet to the table. But not just any sweet -- Macaron Parlour's goal is to expand the macaron palate to wild savory and frozen fillings. Favorites are s'mores, nutella, thai chili and tiramisu. You can take our word for it or come by the Wedding Library to try for yourself. Thursday, November 4, 6-8pm. RSVP ido@theweddinglibrary.com

These beautiful cookies are doubly marvelous because they come is such a lovely array of colors.

Perfect for a bridal shower cookie display, don't you think?

Ocea Beauty Bar

I was a lucky girl last night and got treated to a manicure for my birthday by my dear friend Amie. As a surprise she took me to Ocea Beauty Bar on Payneham Rd and I have to say I walked out a happy camper. I'm very fussy with my nails and thought our manicurist Mia did a uber-great job. Amie's getting married next year (and I'm one of her bridesmaids (YAY!)) so it has been decided that we will be heading back to Ocea to get vamped for the big day. Taking your besties somewhere for some pampering in the lead up to the wedding is always a nice idea. Nothing goes together better than champagne, girls and a beauty parlour! It's also a must to have nice nails so what better excuse?! Ocea Beauty Bar offer Pamper Parties that would make a fab day out for the girls. Of course the boys aren't to be left out! The Boys Are Back pamper packages are available for those who take their grooming seriously. If you'd like more info on Ocea Beauty Bar's amazing services then visit them at www.oceabeautybar.com.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

M is for Magic & McQueen

Ever since his passing earlier this year Alexander McQueen pieces have been selling like hotcakes. This angel-print silk-satin embellished gown is, quite simply put, breathtaking. Inspired by 15th century Hugo van der Goes paintings, this off-white gown has everything you'd expect from a McQueen piece - art and great craftsmanship. It's safe to say that with ornate silver and light-gold bullion and crystal embroidery you will be needing no accessories - this gown more than speaks for itself. Although currently sold out on Net-A-Porter you can register your interest for when more stock becomes available. Priced at £6,102 it's not cheap but it is beautiful! Visit www.alexandermcqueen.com for collection details or shop online at www.net-a-porter.com.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Real Wedding: Zac and Kristy

This beautiful wedding on the Mornington Peninsula was sent to me from Georgie at Georgeous, it was shot by the talented Jonathan Ong and has some really stunning details. I love the mass of flowers in jars and paper bags but my absolute favourite detail from this wedding is the customised disposable cameras at the kids table. The team at Georgeous printed covers for the cameras with instuctions to take photos of a whole range of people and things, each of the listed items had a box next to it for the kids to check off once the photo was taken. What a fantastic idea to keep the kiddies amused!

Details
Photography: Jonahtan Ong
Dress: Lisa Ho
Venue: T'Gallant
Styling: Georgeous

Posted by Emma Henderson

Wedding List Co.

Wedding List Co. are offering couples who register with them between now and November 31st 2010 $100 for every $1000 purchased by guests.
It's super easy, register with Wedding List Co., choose from over 7000 gorgeous gifts from their easy to use website and receive extra gifts when guests purchase from your list!

Posted by Emma Henderson

A Luxury Prize

This year the The Wedding Establishment has partnered with Treasury Restaurant to host the Luxury Bridal Showcase on Thursday 25th November. Showcasing Melbourne's Treasury Restaurant as a fabulous wedding venue, the event will also offer attendees the opportunity to mingle with Melbourne's top wedding suppliers. Sponsored by Moet, you'll be able to sip champagne and sample delicious canapes as you meet the industries best suppliers from photographers and stationers to gown designers, stylists and many more.

Thanks to Treasury and The Wedding Establishment we have 4 double passes to give away to our lovely blog readers valued at $50 each! Simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au and tell us what you'd love to see more of on the WSG blog to go into the draw. We'll be offering 1 double pass a week for the next 4 weeks so be sure to enter. Winners and all attendees will also get a luxury gift bag on the night filled with all sorts of goodies including a copy of Wedding Style Guide. You'll also go into the draw to win one of the door prizes which incl. 5 x 1 night stays at the Sebel Melbourne, a 3 night luxury stay at The Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove, $500 voucher from The Wedding List Company, a $500 engagement studio portrait package and a bridal headpiece by Cailin Alainn. Entries for this weeks competiton close at end of business next Tues 2nd November. Good luck!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Tie the Knot

With the Aussie dollar faring very well at the moment there's never been a better (or cheaper) time to shop online in the United States. Horrah! Melangerie NYC have some truly lovely stationery and other cute items. I think this Tie the Knot bag would be perfect for toting around all your important bits and pieces in the lead up to your big day. It's available on their Etsy shop for USD$15 and also comes in violet. Bargain!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Plate Up

Enjoying the outdoors and hosting fabulous BBQ's and parties throughout summer needn't mean ugly paper plates. For a chic affair get your hands on these gorgeous Sambellina paper numbers from Brown Button Trading. Available in gorgeous range of colours they're almost too pretty to throw out! Cups are availabe for $6.95 for a pack of 12 and plates are $6.95 for a pack of 12. Visit www.brownbuttontrading.com.au to shop online!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Meet Lela Rose on November 4

We'll be showing Lela's fab new line from November 2-6 (Tuesday-Saturday), but come to the Wedding Library for a private appearance by Lela Rose on Thursday, November 4 from 6-8pm. Get dress tips straight from the designer, have a cocktail and generally have a stylish time. Look forward to seeing you there!

Orders placed during the trunk show are eligible for a special gift and discount!
RSVP required to: kristen@theweddinglibrary.com

Because It's Friday...

There's something ever so cute about this note, taken from the blog lovelyprettycheerythings. We're all suckers for a little bit of romance, so thought I'd share. Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend! WSG x

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Zinc It

Last summer it was suggested to me by a friend I start using Invisible Zinc's Tinted Daywear SPF 30+ instead of foundation. Knowing what sunscreens do to my skin (think a shine to rival a disco ball and horrible breakouts) I was understandably sceptical. I caved... finally and IZ instantly got a new fan. With the warmer weather now upon us our minds should start wandering to our skin and the products we are going to use to protect it daily throught the summer. Foundations with an SPF are not enough on their own so it's wise to invest, for your skins sake, in a good, reliable and skin-friendly product. I apply the Tinted Daywear in the morning along with my bronzer/blush, a wave of mascara and I'm off. It lasts all day, doesn't budge (even at the beach) and won't have you looking like a teenage disco ball. I cannot recommend this product highly enough. I am excited to hear they now have a UV Stick Shield SPF 30+ Foundation as part of their range. Good thinking! Invisible Zinc products are available at most department stores and good pharmacies. For range details visit www.invisiblezinc.com.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Ohh... Lela Rose

American label Lela Rose have some simply beautiful pieces on offer right now. The ultra-feminine collection features gowns and simply gorgeous accessories that you will most certainly want to get your little hands on. Although not available in Australia (sad face) they are available online thanks to the internet! Have a look at www.net-a-porter.com and www.shopbop.com for shipping details.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

The People Behind the Party

Helping to plan a party for 800 is fun, especially when it's filled with your favorite people! Here are some great pics from the Martha Stewart annual Bridal Market event, enjoy...