Real Wedding - Katrina + Chris

We loved working with Katrina and Chris on their wedding, such a fun loving couple. It was pure wedding day bliss, with the stunning summer sun shining over the beautiful Botanical Gardens for a simply elegant Garden Ceremony on the day that was, the day before New Years Eve. 

The vibrant Bride and Groom opted to meet up before their Garden Ceremony for an informal strole and a casual drink with their stunning wedding party to relish in the moment.

It was the dream garden wedding, with only close family and friends invited to the ceremony under a cosy fig tree in the Botanical Gardens giving it a very intimate feeling.

Stewart Ross took some incredible fun-loving photos which captured the true feeling of the day. 

It was time to party come the reception, with the rest of their friends awaiting their arrival ready to congratulate this joyful couple.

Restaurant II set the stage for the reception with the help from Bouquet Boutique, Epic Empire and Amini Concepts to create such an elegant and modern setting to complete an unbelievable day.

The fun began as the reception's photo booth opened, as all the guests were raring to show their love, laughter and appreciation of Katrina and Chris with some incredibly memorable photos.

A day filled with sunshine, laughter, love, support and a glowing bride and groom. You couldn't have wished for a better day to be getting married. What a day to remember!

Real Wedding - Katrina + Chris

Wedding day bliss, with the stunning summer sun shining over the beautiful Botanical Gardens on the day that was the day before New Years Eve. 

The Bride and Groom opted to meet up before the Ceremony for a strole and a casual drink with their wedding party.

It was the dream garden wedding, with only close family and friends invited to the ceremony under a cosy fig tree in the Botanical Gardens giving it a very intimate feeling.



  

Stewart Ross took some fun loving photos throughout the day which captured the true feeling of the day. 

Going Gatsby

The Glitz, The Glamour, The Mystery and The Elegance of The Great Gatsby styling trend is bringing a twist modern to the 1920's era. Picture fur coats, vintage headpieces, feathers, beaded tassels and fringing, YES!... We are totally obsessed with all things Gatsby.

The elegence of a Gatsby styled wedding is full of decadence and exuberance and should reflect an art deco feel. Art deco was remorselessly industrial, so do away with the flowery vintage theme of late and make a bold statement through repetition of styling elements and motifs and brilliantly shiny polished metals - curving geometric art deco lines epitomise the Gatsby aesthetics. 

The roaring 20's were marked with prosperity and optimism and this was architecturally reflected in the design of buildings and furniture so go to town on finding an amazing venue and fill it with inviting chaise lounges, mirrored side tables, gramophones and vintage tasseled lamps to create an atmosphere that conjures the feel of the prohibition era.


Want to give your guests a nouveau riche experience?...  how about adding roving cigar girls to surprise your guests. The more intimate wedding would be able to create the feel of a very private upper class dining experience with the use of a long banquet table adorned with tall candelabras and wooden victorian chairs or if bigger is better is more your thing then maybe the use of large round tables would do well in a large art deco hall or theatre - if you're really lucky you might just hit the jackpot a find a venue with its very own grand hall double staircase!

Another very fine detail of "The Great Gatsby" era was that it well complimented by the "Jazz Age". If you truly want to give your guests the whole Gatsby experience we highly recommend decking your reception out with anything up to a 10 piece jazz band which will have your guests charleston-ing the night away!


The perfect embodiment of that luxe party look can be carried through wonderfully into your stationary suite with stunning art deco topography and motifs.

Now girls... the fashion! The Great Gatsby era was all about progression and embracing the new and in the style department the 20's were shockingly innovative for the time. Think oh so femine slinky satin gowns, delicate beading and lace, plunging backs, cowl necklines, t- bar high heels and chiffon over jackets. Short locked lasses its your time to shine... preen those bobs of yours and crown yourself with a jewelled or feathered handband, headpiece or head dress. Adhering to your art deco styling with your dress and jewellery will complete your weddings overall look.

A bridal bouquet befitting of the Great Gatsby Era capturing the essence of the Roaring 20s and the coming of the Jazz Age is a bouquet of opulence with an art deco influence along with the contemporary design elements seen today. White carnations were a popular flower of the time and crescent shaped bouquets were also a popular design of the period. Wire structures add an element of newness along with the nostalgic feathers and fringing that have seen resurgence in recent times.

Your cake could truly be an architectural statement piece by pulling ideas from art deco detailing and architecture in bold golds and silvers, while at the end of the night you could give your guests sneaky little bottles of whiskey as wedding favours, which will tie in nicely with your Gatsby theme.

  

 Step away from the modern Limousine to make a vintage wedding day complete with a classic 1920's vintage car on the day.

The Great Gatsby... a wedding, full of prestige, elegance and style for the 1920's Bride and Groom of today!

Real Wedding - Sarah + Dmitri

This was a very special Wedding. Sarah + Dmitri got married in the magnificent Greek Orthodox Church, followed by pre-drinks at the Laneway Bar then onto Moda for a night of great spanish food, wine, laughter and lots of love! The radiant Bride wore a vintage inspired DARB gown. Simple rustic touches were used to compliment MODA's courtyard and a spanish flamenco guitarist sat in the corner and serenaded the crowd all night with his soft romantic tunes. A magical night for a very special couple. Big thank you to Dan O'Day for the stunning images. 

What an entrance! Moda is the perfect setting for a romantic wedding reception.

This rustic seating chart was such a fantastic feature.

The simple but oh so enchanting centrepieces.

The 100% gorgeous bonbonniere.

Soft romantic light + scattered moss = magical.

The guests were serenaded by flamenco guitarist, Gerard. 

Javier worked his culinary magic and produced this amazing feast.  

We love this photo! You can see the Bride's expression to the groom's heart felt speech on the mirrored window panel.

And they lived happily ever after...