I have to admit, I never really liked this colour palette for weddings. But as I’ve delved into it more I have come to love the sexy, sultry drama of it. Here’s a board for an evening wedding. Very glam, black tie and exotic cocktails!

Naomi Watts image from Harper’s Bazaar Australia, cocktail from brides.com, gown from Mariana Hardwick, shoes from Christian Louboutin, suit from Prinzi Collections, bouquet from theknot.com, room at Red Scooter

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Australian designer Alex Perry is an amazing designer. I am in love with the way he shows off a woman’s shape and for over seventeen years he has not only been designing stylish gowns for the stars and starlets but also amazing bridal couture.

Image from vogue.com.au

Now Alex is turning his hand to a ready to wear range featuring his signature designs. The range will consist of over 30 different gowns and the team at his boutique trained to deliver high quality service and a true bridal service.

In Alex’s words “I have included the most requested and timeless details in the ready to wear bridal range … the ultimate strapless corseted bodice, the most flattering sweetheart neckline, the slinkiest of goddess gowns and the most romantic floaty silver screen chiffon skirts” he says of the designs.

Colour palettes include pearly sheens, milky whites, creamy almond, blushing rose, platinum and champagne gold hues.

Sonia Kruger wore Alex Perry for her wedding (image from gm photographics)

Ready to wear bridal dresses will come in sizes 8 to 14, and will be priced between $2000 and $8000. Also available are Alex Perry bridesmaid dresses, accessories, shoes, handbags, earrings and veils offering head to toe wedding glamour and the full bridal service in one location.

Gowns will be available from June 1st in Alex’s Sydney boutique.

Alex Perry

The Strand Arcade

Level 2, Shop 104-108

412-414 George St

Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone: (02) 9233 6555

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So after today’s spoiler by Cynthia Nixon (which, don’t worry I’m not mentioning) about the forthcoming Sex And The City movie, I had to post this pic of the girls on Carrie’s wedding day.

Can’t wait! Now to con someone into seeing it with me. I promise there may be cocktails! (oh who am I kidding, there better be!)

(Image from Ninemsn)

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Jo Gartin is an internationally renowned wedding planner and author. Having penned a book I received two Christmases ago (from a very knowing family member), I was delighted to learn Jo is a born and bred Australian!

As a regular ‘wedding writer’ Jo contributes to Instyle Weddings, Daily Candy and has a client list that includes Brooke Shields, Courtney Cox Arquette and Kate Walsh through her coordination company Love, Luck & Angels. She’s also written a book ‘Jo Gartin’s Weddings: An Inspiring Guide For The Stylish Bride’

One of Jo’s designed weddings from Love, Luck & Angels

‘Jo Gartin’s Weddings: An Inspiring Guide For The Stylish Bride’ is a fabulous book full of little ideas and inspiration for your wedding day. The ideas are achievable for the average bride but are creative enough to allow you to put your own touch on it.

In the book, Jo showcases some of her wedding invites, transforms budget wedding gowns with simple tricks, provides simple guides on colour choosing and little thoughtful gestures for your guests like a basket of pashminas or parasols, lolly buffets and guest book ideas. You can buy the book from any bookstore or Amazon.

Check out Jo’s appearance on Get Married TV to see her in action.

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