Spring Has Sprung! Issue 22 Out Now

Wedding Style Guide International is proud to

release the Spring 2012 Issue 22 as a

Digital ONLY magazine.

The Spring 2012 Issue 22 is designed for easy viewing online and is full of all the latest ideas and fashions for you to be inspired for your special day, your wedding day!

A Fairy Tale Photo Shoot by our Artist in Residence, Val Nanovsky, based in Conneticut, USA. Be quick to book him as the photographer for your wedding where he turns your day into a piece of art!


This season we have videos from Ermenegildo Zegna Spring Summer 2013 Runway for the latest in mens suit fashion plus a truly fairytale wedding in Tuscany, Italy which was held across two magical days: Horse and carriage in gorgeous scenery and fabulous Italian Castles!


See the latest bridal gown couture from Australia and New York. Be completely blown away by the fantastic designs and inspiration!


We searched out cakes that will definitely impress your guests!

We have Styling ideas from Australia, Germany

and United States!



In Australia we are gifted with so many amazing native flowers! You can read an article by a Western Australian florist who gives you all the tips in how to follow this new trend!

Read about the best way to handle the issue of gifts. Jess Hunter, from The Gift Table has years of experience and gives the latest trends on Gift Registry ideas.

All brides like to look their best on their big day and EATFITFOOD, based in Sydney and Melbourne, offer tips on being your healthiest best in the build up to the big day. You can WIN a 10 day DETOX delivered right to your door (worth $700) when you buy the magazine.

We received a lot of submissions of real proposal stories and you can read the top two! We’re sure you will be able to relate! A fabulous Engagement photo shoot – it is definitely a moment to remember! We also have tips on “How to create The Perfect Proposal”.



Eleven beautiful Real Weddings for your

inspiration!

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Paisley Blue Hues

Paisley Blue Hues

At a time when too much pattern is not enough, paisley is hot. The ornate, feathery design dates back to persia in the 1500s when royalty embellished court garments and crowns with fine detail. Rediscover paisley’s luxurious potential using a ralph lauren wallpaper and make a contemporary statement in smokey blue against bridal white.
Blue continues to be the world’s most favourite colour, so use the crowd pleaser to the hilt. In a white marquee, pedestals decorated with paisley wallpaper are used to put the blue story on show. A bold cluster of cobalt bottles looks sharp and a touch quirky, The gladioli stems add a dignified beauty and the paisley pattern ties it all together.



The sublime colours in the florist’s arrangement are breathtaking against the exquisite paisley patterned box. A striking sheath bouquet of long stemmed white gladioli is skirted with the soft-to-touch frills of silver suede foliage. The subtle charcoal velvet bow adds a truly tactile finish.

"A sapphire statement"

Following the theme, the buttonholes have been made from individual white gladioli blooms with a silver suede leaf. Their stems have been set into tiny paisley wallpaper cones and finished with the thinnest of navy blue bows.



Boxed flowers always have an ultra special feel, but when the boxes match the flowers in beauty, the effect is dizzyingly perfect. Organise lined boxes for the flower deliveries. The benefits are doublefold, the wedding day photos will show the flowers off to their best advantage and the thrill for the bridal party will be memorable.

An alternative to individual guest favours is an inviting jar of self-serve after dinner lollies on the table. The handsome glass and pewter canisters are decorative in themselves and hold mints for a post dinner treat. Cut into circles, the patterned wallpaper decorates the centre of each table, emphasising the theme of the wedding.



The classic paisley pattern lends itself to many thoughtful and interesting uses. Paper has been twirled into cones which are used to hold rose petals to be thrown rather than confetti.

The perfect detail, a letterpress placecard

in a paisley design.



Mid blue fabric has been hung as a backdrop to heighten the blue colour theme in the white marquee space. The generous use of the textile creates a swish, well decorated look and creates a contrasting backdrop for the elegant table setting. In a recent floral turnaround, white gladioli have made a big comeback and it’s easy to see why, they add height and make a classic centrepiece in a simple cylindrical vase.



A cake that really looks too good to cut; if ever there was a centrepiece on the dessert table, this ‘look at me’ delight wins on a number of counts. It’s a stand alone beauty that echoes the decorative theme of the wedding closely and does divine things to tastebuds. The nine-tiered fondant wonder is finished in a pale blue pearlescent wash and detailed with a paisley motif.


"The power of good design"

The Ralph Lauren paisley wallpaper decorated the wedding venue and inspired the artwork for the stationery suite which includes the invitation, menu, placecards and swing tags, all follow the theme.



A delightful picnic food box would be a welcome pick-me-up for the bride and groom after the reception. This idea is perfect for the occasion when ordering room service would be too much after a great dinner and raiding the mini bar would not be good enough. The box is convenient, it can be made to look like an extension of the wedding when wrapped in the themed paper binned when finished.

Dogs In Love

Dogs In Love

When you are a dog lover it can be really important to you to include them in your big day.


Have them participate by carrying the rings


Images by Feather and Stone Photography
(Issue 17)

"Ask someone who knows the dog well to be in

charge of them for the day"


The Flower Girls taken at Maleny Manor

"Dress them up for the occasion"


Check that the venue is happy for you to have a dog there.
Think about whether your dog is trained, is ok in crowds and likes wearing clothes or flowers.

You could utilise the dog as a theme for the

day

Images by Feather and Stone Photography
(Issue 17)

Of course some people may not be dog lovers but may like to include other animals.

Left: Image by Calli B Photography _________________ Right: Owl and Image by Raptor Vision

At Maleny Manor in Queensland you can have

China a beautiful barn owl deliver your

rings!


Owl and Images by Raptor Vision
Wedding Style Guide advises to make sure that they are the only dog at the wedding or there could be trouble

A Peek at French Chic

A Peek at French Chic

A modern look at 1700's french splendour. A Style revolution!



Almost too pretty to be real, bridesmaid’s posies brim with David Austin roses in marshmallow shades. Marble and gilt are the perfect foil.
The pleasure of a wonderfully set table; all you need is a French window, of course. Fragrance from the garden grown roses fills the room; fine china, crystal glassware and silver cutlery build the chateau-class splendour.
The monogram on the napery and chairs are the key to the sense of occasion and privilege.



The most exquisite seating, the regal monogram was embroidered in turquoise on organza.
The monogram crowns the design of the menu. This symbol of the couple’s union is used over and over and so creates its own decorative momentum. The timeless beauty of letterpress stationery gives the feel of high quality.



Gilt look photo frames have been lined with silk. The letterpressed name tags sit waiting to be secured, a thoughtfully themed guest favour.
The turquoise colour used as an accent on the table has been favoured in the decoration of palatial buildings in Europe for hundreds of years. Embroidered on napkins, the watery shade adds an extra dash of class.



A cake fit for a queen; the three tier vanilla sponge is layered with strawberry liqueur mousse. Intricately decorated with French inspired sugared swagging and topped in cream David Austin roses, the cake is truly divine.



The ornate monogram developed from the bride and groom’s first name initials embellishes every item of stationery: beautifully letterpressed in a duck egg blue.

Rediscover the Pear

Rediscover the Pear

When autumn leaves start to fall, nature is at its most glorious. The jewel-like colours of deciduous trees, the crunch of dried leaves underfoot, crisp autumn air and comfortable temperature make outdoors a great place to be.
It’s the last chance for a harvest style celebration before winter, create a rustic mood around the Beurre Bosc pear, the most fleshy, delicate and voluptuous fruit of all.

"Be sure to make the most of fall"

its pleasures are far too short.



Poached pears make a divinely sweet favour for guests and can be home preserved months ahead.
Collect wide mouthed glass jars, cover the lids in chocolate brown paper, secure with cream silk ribbon and finish with a leaf shaped thank you card.



Earthy neutral colours and varying textures create a real picture. Brown pears and honeycomb patterned beeswax candles line up on the cream silk covered raiser box.
The dressy silk contrasts with the brown paper tablecloth. The menus and place cards are cut into pear and leaf silhouettes.



A rich chocolate cake in four square tiers is finished with cascading chocolate leaves, cream satin ribbon and topped with a posy of cream magnolias. A trio of pear and chocolate themed desserts are tempting on the dessert buffet.







The pear and leaf motifs are carried through the stationery suite on the digitally printed invitation and response card. Recycled kraft paper compliments the golden hue of the stationery and is used for the pear silhouette menu and matching envelopes.



Pears are a member of the rose family



A trio of kraft board boxes has been used to wrap a wedding gift, held together with cream satin ribbon.
Magnolia blooms and foliage make a unique bouquet for classic autumnal beauty.