just another look at the fab dress! swoon!

Kate's Cake!

How stunning is this cake!

Historical Royal Dresses

those who follow my blog know that I have a thing for long sleeve dresses. I just find them so modest and regal, and always flattering (no fat rolls in the armpits of a strapless gown thank you!)

Here are a few I found of past royals

Princess Ann and Mark Phillips (love the bell sleeves!)


Queen Elizabeth



The ultimate Princess Grace of Monaco

I, along with all of you, was enchanted by the lovely Kate Middleton. Did you know she did her OWN makeup for the day? How is that for a down-to-earth princess! I don't think I would have trusted myself though to do my make up with the whole world watching!

Australiana Influences

Some of my favourite ideas for incorporating Australian themes into your wedding in Australia or abroad are:

1. Name the tables after Australian places, beaches, flowers, trees, animals, etc.

from the Knot

from BV Weddings

from weddingsonthebrain.com

2. Serve Australian wine, beer and spirits (think bundaberg rum). Or give out mini-bottles as a favour.

Photo from Peterson House in the Hunter Valley.

3. Include an Australian cake theme or cake topper.

Sugar native flowers from the website sweetinspirations.com.au:

4. Include native Australian flowers in your bouquet or centerpieces.

• Boronia
• Waratah
• Banksia
• Waxflower
• Wattle
• Boab
• Grevilleas
• Kanagroo Paw
• Flannel Flower
• Callistemons
• Eriostemon
• Saltbrush
• Melaleuca
• Sturt's Desert Pea

photos from FastFlowers

5. Burn Eucalyptus scented candles. Give out Eucalyptus scented hand lotion as a favour, or take a cue from Princess Mary and include Eucalyptus in

your bouquet.

gorgeous beeswax candles from Queen B!?

kakadu plum and eucalyptus hand and body creme made in Australia by LillyPilly

Princess Mary included Eucalyptus in her bouquet to represent her Australian roots during her wedding to Prince Frederik of Denmark.

photo from bbc.co.uk