apologies!

apologies for being away so long... wedding plans have been away from my mind as my father was diagnosed in August with a malignant brain tumour (glioblastoma multiforme)... :(

I've been busy flying between the US and Australia non-stop, and living in a constant state of jet-lag and tears.

However, I will try and update regularly again, now that things are a bit more calm...


if you are interested in donating or for more information on this devastating disease, please see:

Brain Tumour Australia

Australian Brain Tumour Association

US Brain Tumour Society

Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure

North American Brain Tumour Coalition

yum!!!

How delish do these look? Yummy choco covered apples from Mrs. Prindables. mmmmm

and these ADORABLE tuxedo apples!

Meant to Beeeee

cute favour ideas with a bee / meant to bee theme!

from beau coup:

more dresses with sleeves!

anyone who has been a regular reader of my blog will know I am seriously struggling to find a modern, cute, stylish dress with sleeves. Loving this one though!

from pronovias

yum!

love these personalised cookies from Beau Coup!

Informal Invite

Here is a cute, informal invite in hand calligraphy. I'm a bit obsessed with hand calligraphy at the moment... something more formal though I think. this is nice though from martha stewart weddings.

Red Bouquets

I'm in a very vibrant mood, so here are a few hot red bouquets!

from InStyle Magazine


from Florarama Modern Designs


from Australia's WaterHouse Designs

love this from one of Jlo's weddings... (via People)

Loving Langer

I'm currently loving Peter Langer! How great are these dresses!?





those who know me well would probably guess that #3 is my fav... :)

Lush Calla Lilies

mmmmmm I'm loving these lush calla lily bouquets!

from InStyle Magazine Summer 2005:


from Evoke Photography


from Fred Savage's Wedding via InStyle Magazine


the next two are from the fab Becker's Blog by California photographer Becker
 
and

and

Preston Bailey's Orchids

 

loving this orchid look from preston bailey's blog

yum!

These could be great either served with dessert, or at a bridal shower/hen's night celebration. such sweet pretzals! yum! can even try and make them! enjoy! 

From Pretzables:

Twigs (again!)

i'm loving this! i've blogged on similar ones before... so unique and you can change the flowers around to suit your mood or colour scheme! From VivaTerra

lovely candlesticks

I'm trying to find some unique, modern candlesticks for a gift, which can be used in the home as well as for lighting Shabbos (Sabbath) candles in the Jewish tradition. If you know of any, leave a comment! :)

I liked these from Nambe and Neiman Marcus

or another view from the MOMA website

 

Etsy Bouts!

Well, my Etsy obsession continues. How UNIQUE are these gorgeous Bouts from Etsy shops?

Easter Yu on Etsy


Myra Kim on Etsy


and

Custom Map Cufflinks from Etsy

I am in LOVE. LOVE LOVE LOVE. with these. cufflinks. from Etsy seller Anne Holman.



You can customise them with ANY location/map. Each can be diff't. I think I am going to get them for my man with Sydney and either Singapore or San Francisco. What do you think?

Gorgeous Cover-up's

I'm searching high and low for some flattering cover-up's/boleros. here are a few of the ones I have shortlisted as my fav's!

The Kerala coat from Reva Designs by Reva Mivasagar.


and



Another Reva Design!



From UK designer Megan Park

Martha's Bling

Ahhh, how gorgeous are these photos from Martha Stewart Weddings. This shows how many diff't styles are sooo beautiful! drool! Eye candy alert!

Tank Dresses

This dress, the Cara Mia Colette from Bellisima Bridal is gorgeous!


Manuel Mota from Pronovias


Jim Hjelm


from Pronovias

some more dress ideas!

those who are following my blog-world know that i'm on a quest for the PERFECT dress. :) aren't all girls? :P well, my specifications are a bit different as I know for a fact that I do NOT want strapless. That seriously eliminates about 3/4 of the hottest dresses out there... hopefully some of the photos i've posted (and will continue to post) will help the non-strapless brides out! enjoy!

from the lovely Birnbaum and Bullock


and

Damask Invites!

From Knottie Taurus5683 (love the red!):


From Gourmet Invitations


From eLucky Designs:


From Australia's WeddingShop website:


Monogram from eLucky Designs

Damask Fever

Well, it is official. The hottest trend this season appears to be Damask. I've been seeing tons and tons of the black and white pattern. I personally love it with bright green or yellow as an accent! Here are some ideas (by popular request, thank you dear readers!). I will continue to post diff't Damask ideas when I come across them. Enjoy!

There are many diff't Damask patterns. Here are a few I've collected.