Buttonhole Inspiration

Wedding etiquette states that the groom, the best man, ushers, fathers of the bride and groom should wear a buttonhole as well as other important members of the wedding party such as grandparents and paige boys.

The choice is endless when deciding what flowers to use for buttonholes:

• Co-ordinating the flowers with the general theme of your wedding
• Complementing the colours used in your wedding
• Flowers that the groom likes
• Flowers that are in season and easily available or inexpensive
• Herbs such as lavender or even vegetable leaves/blossoms!
• Inclusion of feathers, lace, ribbons...
• Button buttonholes are all the rage too!

Wedding Style Guide searched their archives from Real Weddings to find images of the finest buttonhole inspiration.

Carrie Lynch and Benjamin Flanagan by Infinity Photography

Cate Rayner and David Regazzoli by GM Photographics

Rebecca Isgrove and Nathan Reck by Tealily Photography

Rora Furman and Brian Rom by Dekuji Photography

Sarah Allen and Benjamin Roe by Infinity Photography

Image by Simon Casson

Alice Thomas and Timothy Shepherd by Adrian Tuazon

Amanda Smith and David Esterly by Next Exit Photography

Cherise Angelle and Aaron Hurlbert by Elizabeth Messina

Monica Fiore and Joe Furfaro by Arlene Bax Photographer

Rebecca Gange and Andrew Crow by Elise Kapeller Photography

Roberta Moberg and Matthew Scudamore by Karen Buckle Photographer

Carey Parsons and Brian Provost by Aaron Delesie Photographer

These button buttonholes are available with matching bouquets from Nic's Button Buds www.nicsbuttonbuds.com

Love this one from Nic's Button Buds! You could put a picture of a family member such as grandparents who have passed over but you want them to be remembered on the day. So perfect to place them close to your heart on such a special day!

Please let us know what you think makes a great buttonhole by commenting below!

Are you prepared to break with tradition for your wedding?

It is your wedding! Or is it? Sometimes it can feel likeeveryone but you has a say about what is going to happen on your day.

                “Youcan’t do that! That is not what a wedding is about!”
                “You have to do it thisway. We’ve always done that in our family!”
                “Where did you think thatidea up from?”
                “Our family always does itthis way!”

Parents of many brides and grooms want to put their fivecents worth into the planning of your wedding. Family and friends may mean wellwith their ideas and contributions of “ideal” wedding plans but this can leadto arguments and upset.

Renaissance Wedding

At the beginning of all the planning you had a picture ofhow you saw the day falling into place. You want your wedding to be different.Perhaps a unique theme, change the vows, sing modern songs or have a completebreak from traditional wedding music. You and your partner have been to plentyof other weddings and you don’t want to have just another beautiful buttraditional wedding day.

This decision leads you into unchartered water. How willyour family and friends react to your idea? They know you are rule breakers with modern views and all you wantis a day that reflects who you are as a couple.

Gothic Wedding Theme

Gothic Wedding Cake

In ancient times the bride was given to the groom’s family!The white dress signified virginity, the cake was a symbol of fertility and thebridesmaids dressed like the bride to confuse evil spirits ! The groom stood onthe right of the bride so he could use his right hand to grab his sword to fendoff enemies who wanted to steal his bride!

Western Wedding

Then in Victorian times we introduced bouquets of flowersfor the bride. The bouquet was made from scented flowers or herbs to held tohide the smell  of an unclean society orto ward off all those evil spirits!

We carry on these traditions, mostly without even knowingwhy. We aren’t tied to these traditions for any of these old reasons anymorebut so it continues!  Our parents did itso their expectations are that you should have a great church wedding, whitedress and wonderful sit down dinner!

Western Wedding Cake

These days you can have many different themes that can beamazing fun for you and your guests. Just maybe not considered to be a greatidea by your parents! Remember that it is your party and it is your weddingday. This is a day that you will remember for the rest of your life. Share withyour grandchildren and demonstrates your personality to them and everyone onthe day.

You can have fun being different! Be prepared for somearguments but don’t let it stop you being quirky and different! Go for it andmake your day extra special!

Extreme Weddings @ Ayers Rock, Central Australia

Fly Me to the Moon

Cathrin D'Entremont of Cathrin D'Entremont Weddings has very kindly shared with us a styling shoot she did recently with a number of fabulous Western Austrlian suppliers. Fly Me to the Moon was inspired by the old charm of country stables. The palette that were used included cornflower blue with accents of antique gold and soft pinks and purples with natural accents in cream and dark wood. Cathrin and her team too shot on location in the stables at the gorgeous Stewarts Brookleigh in Uppper Swan WA. We're loving the hydrangea detail on the backs of the gorgeous antique wood chairs! See below for a complete supplier list.

























Event Styling & Design - Cathrin D'Entremont Weddings

Flowers - Flower Talk

Photography - Samm Blake

Sweet Buffett - Kakawa

Gown - Fara Fashion

Cake - Glory Box

Stationery - Dizzy Wizzy Design

Bomboniere - Bomboniere Galore

Location - Stewarts Brookleigh, Upper Swan WA

Videographer - Urban Light



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Sweet Tooth

There's nothing more exciting than feasting your eyes upon a super scrumptious looking lolly buffet sitting patiently at a wedding or party. Somehow lollies and delectable cakes manage to turn even the burliest of gentlemen into little kids. Sweet Style is a Sydney based company specialising in lolly and dessert buffets. From concept through to the all-important finishing touches, owner Leanne Ambrogio works closely with her clients to bring your lolly buffet dreams to life. Another great thing about Sweet Style is that their online shop is full of the most gorgeous cake stands and other bits and pieces so if you're hunting for buffet pieces then don't forget to pay the shop a visit. If you'd like to find out more about Sweet Style's services and products then visit the website at www.sweetstyle.com.au.







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Very Vintage

It may well and truly be winter but surely there's no harm in looking forward to spring? Afterall, a palette like this would be such a welcome sight at a wedding on a warm, sunny afternoon. Found via the blog Snippet & Ink, this mood board is the epitome of classic style with soft hues, sweet details and a nod to vintage. I simply adore the lace and crotchet gloves! Visit www.snipppetandink.com for more wedding mood board inspiration.



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WSG Weekly Giveaway!

Here at WSG we love giving away fabulous prizes so, as of this Friday 24th June, we will be giving away 10 complete back catalogues of our digital issues. To be in the running to win one of these fabulous prizes, valued at over $90AUD, simply visit our Facebook page and 'like' us. Everyone who is a liker of our page with automatically go into the draw every Friday. It's simple! Visit our Facebook page by clicking here. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page every Friday. Good luck!


Issue 19 - You're Just My Type


Issue 18 - A Truly Australian Affair


Issue 17 - Summertime Soire


Issue 16 - Bloom Boom

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Courtney & Justin - Engagement Party

Last Saturday the Style Guide team headed to the gorgeous Rymil Park Island in Adelaide for Courtney & Justin's engagement party. Court, a very good friend of Style Guide, put on a fabulous show and we all had such a wonderful afternoon - amazing food, delicious drinks, a truly beautiful venue and lovely weather. Court's got a keen eye for styling and she did a wonderful job with the dessert and lolly buffet. I look back now and wish I'd paid more attention to those gorgeous cakes! Thank you to Court & Justin for a wonderful afternoon and of course, Happy Engagement!


The gorgeous couple Justin & Courtney


A truly scrumptious dessert & lolly buffet






Our Editor Annabelle with her husband Naish


Myself and my sister Edwina




Courtney's brother Angus enjoying the blue fairy floss


Emma enjoying her San Pellegrino

Thank you to our talented Creative Director, Jane, for taking such lovely photographs!

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