How does one seal the envelope of a beautiful invitation? it seems the good old lick and stick method just doesn’t cut it with wedding stationery!

The most obvious place to head is http://www.waxseals.com.au!

Wax Seals create personalised wax seals perfect for any occasion- Available in beautioful wooden boxes your wax seal can be your mongram, famiyl crest or just simply your initals- the possiblities are endless!

Your wax seal can be used long past the wedding, seal up your thankyou cards, write a lover letter, your letters to long lost friends, family members anyone! Use it as a special extravagant touch for your snail mail! Wax Seals also sells a wide range of colours for your stamping- from red to pink, meaning you can mix it up for any occasion!

Another option is order sheets of peelable seals- no stamping required- it’s all done for you! No matter what your requirement, Wax Seals has the perfect solution to your lick and stick problem!

Wax Seals Australia
http://www.waxseals.com.au/
Email: info@waxseals.com.au
Tel (02) 9858 4911

Bell sleeved embroidered top with shoestring embroidered gown

Collette Dinnigan is famous among the frocked up for her beautiful gowns. Collette also designs bridal gowns (which in some cases can be very reasonably priced) With stunning fabrics and beautiful details many stars and beautiful brides have chosen Collette as their designer for their big day. Sarah O’Hare, Rebecca Gibney, Lara Feltham and more have all walked down the aisle in her designs.

The 2007 collection has a focus on embroidery, matching accessories and hints of warm gold. There are still the sleek white lines that Collette brings so well to bridal wear.

Collette Dinnigan’s 2007 Bridal Collection hits the boutiques in August! Check it out at http://www.collettedinnigan.com.au/

If you’re tempted to trial a few of Collette’s looks, head to I-Dressup for a special feature!

Photo by Megan Cullen from SMH.com.au

Now thats what I call a ‘Just Married’ sign! Spotted on the back of the Packer Yacht the day after the Packer nuptials

After the wedding is sometimes an unexpected emotional time for the bride- after months or even years of planning, suddenly it’s over. This doesn’t necessarily mean the wedding was all about the planning and not the marriage, but it is an area that exists and has even been titled as ‘post wedding depression’

Sheryl Paul Nissien is an American MD who delves behind the napkin choices and dress decisions to the emotional issues that come with a wedding. Do you hate your engagement ring? Did your wedding day pass in a blur? Sheryl has written a book called ‘The Conscious Bride’ which addresses these issues and many more!

Sheryl takes the viewpoint that a wedding marks a major transition in our lives, a rite of passage- from daughter and child to adult and wife, the issue of losing ones current identity and forming a new one. The book brings these emotions out of hiding and out of taboo into something that allows women to recognise and deal with them.

Sherryl has also written a wedding planner which not only covers the wedding planning tasks like guest lists, but also contains emotional homework. Available from Amazon

Check out Sheryl’s book The Conscious Bride at Amazon or Bridal Survival and take a peek at her website where she also addresses concerns of those around the bride at Conscious Weddings which has a myriad of online tools such as wedding day meditations, message boards and articles

I’m always a sucker for a wedding on TV and last night McLeod’s daughters pulled off a lovely one betweeen characters Alex and Stevie. Of course there were the usual TV wedding dramas- eyelash tinting going wrong and the groom almost missing the ceremony, but alls well that ends well and this wedding was a fairytale one!

Stevie wore a very unusual white bridal gown with purple inserts. The gown was was designed by Jenny Miles and made by Caleche Bridal Centre in Norwood, South Australia. For a smiliar gown (which comes in over 20 colours!) check out Alfred Angelo

She carried a purple and white bouquet with her hair down and her bridesmaids were dressed in dark purple gowns by Tea Rose and cowboy boots.

The girls all rode to the ceremony on horseback where Alex and Stevie took their vows to a background of rolling hills and to the tune of ‘I’ll Never Let You Go’ by Evermore.

It was onto the reception next which was decorated with soft white draping and rice paper lanterns.

An evening of dancing- the first dance to ‘Songbird’ by Rachael Lavelle and fun took place until Stevie and Alex changed into their going away clothes (a short white dress for her!) and instead of the ‘Just married’ decorated ute, took an exit more Alex style and rode off on a motorbike into the afternoon sunlight!

(Images from Channel 9)

Newlyweds! Erica Baxter and James Packer (Photo by Tim Anderson from news.com.au)

Well one of Australia’s richest men wed Australian model Erica Baxter yesterday in France. A number of ‘distinguished’ guests flocked to the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc on the Cote d’Az for festivities surrounding the highly anticipated event. Beach parties and frolicking in the sea were all enjoyed by models and the rich and famous from around the world (including Tom Cruise and wife Katie) in a week long event surrounding the nuptials.

The Paparazzi capture Erica walking down the aisle with her father in the couples ‘public’ ceremony. Photo by Megan Cullen from theage.com.au

After a quick legal ceremony at the registry office, in which Erica wore a flirty white skirt and jacket with a bunch of white peonies. In the afternoon Erica changed into a $100,000 Christian Dior white strapless gown for a ceremony in front of all the guests (rumoured to be a Scientology ceremony) The couple wed under a flower trimmed canopy which displayed white floral lanterns. Afterwards a reception continued in the hotel to the sounds of jazz. As night fell trees lit up with fairy lights, candles and lilies floated in the hotel pool and the reception was bathed in a wash of pink light. The reception continued past midnight.

Nicolangela Sale

Up to 80% off samples, one offs and discontinued styles. Everything from Daywear to Eveningwear and accessories you only dream of at hugely discounted prices. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy Melbourne designed and made Nicolangela collections at up to 80% off. Prices from $20. Samples, one offs, discontinued styles and previous season’s stock.

So whether you’re deciding what to wear to a fabulous party, or what to buy for an impossibly stylish friend nicolangela has the perfect solution for you!

WHEN: For one week only. Wednesday 13th - Tuesday 19th June, 2007.
WHERE: Nicolangela - 123 Greville Street, Prahran VIC 3181, Ph: 9510 0023
TIMES: 10am to 6pm
PAYMENT: Cash and major credit cards accepted.

Lilli’s Bridal World

20% off Bridal and Accesories Plus Made to Measure Offer.

Get your own gown made for under $1500 (subject to approval by dressmaker). 20% off everything on the rack including Bridal, Bridesmaids, Flowergirl, Debutante, Veils and accessories.

WHEN: On Now - Saturday 30th June, 2007
WHERE: Lilli’s Bridal World, Level 2, 87 Sydney Rd, Coburg, Ph: 03 9386 8857.
www.lillimilan.com.au
TIMES: Call shop for opening times
PAYMENT: Cash, Eftpos, Credit Cards

Rose & Ruby

50% Off All Designs!

Rose & Ruby’s gorgeous range of designs in Italian silk and French laces and tulles are now half price. Don’t miss out on ordering yours - as seen in Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and The Sunday Telegraph. Sale online for 7 days only - until Wednesday 20 June, 2007.

To order, view the collection at www.roseandruby.com (sale prices are detailed below).

Then email enquiries@roseandruby.com.au to arrange purchase.

If your item doesn’t fit perfectly, return it within 7 days in pristine condition for a full refund. click here to see list of items on sale. »

WHEN: Wednesday 13 June - Wednesday 20 June 2007
WHERE: www.roseandruby.com
TIMES: Online 24/7
PAYMENT: Electronic banking or credit card

The Guestbook Store- Canterbury Cover

While this blog might be lying dormant, don’t worry! We’re just planning some big exciting things for all our loyal readers! We can’t wait to show them off so stay tuned!

In the meantime, check out this cool guestbook store in the US! They’re called ‘The Guestbook Store’ and they )with your help) create guetsbooks for any occasions- including weddings! For your guests to fill out.

A little more memorable than your traditional blank page number, The Guestbook Store lets you pick every aspect of your book from the cover, to how funky you want the pages to be (otherwise known as casual versus formal) Add extra pages for all your tidbits- you can even throw in a few coloured markers to adorn the book!

The ‘Formal’ Page Design

A 100 page guestbook will set you back about $120US (Less or more depending on your options) and is a sure fire way of getting many memorable moments from your guests! (Plus they ship internationally, so you’re able to get one over here in Australia!)

Check out The Guestbook Store here

It’s cold, there’s red wine to be drink, chocolate to be eaten and silver clouds in the sky.

This colour scheme is perfect for a winter or even autumn wedding.

Photos courtesy of brides.com, The Knot and David’s Bridal

Vera Wang had her fashion show a few weeks ago, me being me only just got around to posting some of the gorgeous details of her gowns! Vera is almost a household name in bridal couture and with thei draping, beading and gorgeous styles her of new collection, she’ll be a stalwart of the bridal industry for years to come!