Kikki K has released a really cute range of goodies in time for Mother’s day, including a book all about mum. I really love this ribbon though- perfect for a wedding!

Kikki K- Red Satin Hearts Ribbon $14.75/5 metres Also in brown and white

While I love a good wedding, it almost always starts with a proposal. From a bended knee in front of a crackling fire, to a sign underwater next to a shark.

Today I’m sharing some of my favourites………….

I’ve mentioned this one before, but for someone to use their talents to put together something like this is touching.

The animated proposal

The grand scale proposal

The Veronica Mars proposal (there’s a story behind this one! The guy was trying to buy a slot during the super bowl (or another grand sporting event) and was helped by many Americans from a website. Unfortunately he didn’t raise quite enough and instead opted to put the proposal on during her favourite TV show- Veronica Mars.

The ‘My favourite movie’ proposal

The beachside proposal

The “serenade her” proposal

and finally..I can’t do a post like this without putting in one of my fave wedding movie proposals- this ones from ‘The Wedding Singer’

and soon…some proposals I really love (that made me cry!)

Well Abbey is only a few months out from her wedding (well about 6 months!) and things are progressing! The gorgeous reception venue is booked- unfortunately the kitchen is quite mall so Abbey has had a bit of trouble finding caterers that will suit her needs. The gorgeous country hosue doesn’t need much in the way of decoration, but what would you do?

Photography is also on the agenda but Abbey does love to look at the pretty things and so shoes have been on her mind! After my recent post of different coloured shoes and Abbey’s choice of green in her wedding, she decided on a pair of green shoes to peep out from under her dress.

She is currently lusting after this fab pair of Alan Pinkus shoes which go by the name of Lacey and retail for $249. Hint- if looking for coloured shoes for you wedding day, look under ‘Special Occasion’ rather than Bridal.

Abbey is also busily searching for her bridesmaids gowns- a lot of styles are strapless which won’t suit her bridesmaids who are well endowed. So we’re on the hunt for dresses with thicker straps and a soft fabric like chiffon in a beautiful green. Have you seen any around?

As an added bonus Abbey’s wedding dress pattern has arrived and I’m sure she will have fun with her mother making it!

I have seen this beautiful light in various places recently and it’s been following me in my thoughts- perhaps even to my dreams.

The light is by a brand called Artecnic Inc and was designed (or so the story goes) by a man called Tord Boontje who was struggling to find soft lightshades for his baby daughter. The lightshade creates a beautiful design of light, reminiscent of a forest. It unfolds out of a single sheet of metal.

A wedding dream of many girls is a fairytale forest full of magic and twinkling light. I think this light fits the bill perfectly! It’s the perfect inspiration

The garland light is available in Australia from De De Ce

American Photo just released their list of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the world. We’re excited to see that our Aussie Jerry Ghonis of XSight Photography made the list!

This list is….

Jeff Ascough Littleover, Derbyshire, England Denis Reggie Atlanta, Georgia
Joe Buissink Beverly Hills, California

Bambi Cantrell Pleasant Hill, California

Alisha and Brook Todd San Francisco

Christian Oth New York; San Francisco
Stephen and Jennifer Bebb Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jerry Ghionis Victoria, Australia
David Beckstead Kettle Falls, Washington

Kevin Kubota Bend, Oregon

Gifts for your bridesmaids…..in blue

Fabienne teardrop earrings from Adore Beauty, soft cloth notebook from Kikki-K, Eternity Summer Perfume by Calvin Klein from Perfume Connection diamond paperweight by Rosenthal from Peter’s of Kensington, dragonfly box from Tiffany & Co

Libby’s Wedding Tent

The Easter weekend didn’t only bring thoughts of chocolate eggs and bunnies- it also brought the wedding of Australian swimming champion Libby Lenton.

Libby as we know her

While her wedding has been attacked by rival networks for its intense secrecy (the wedding party left the reception in a tent and were covered by white sheets) for a very expensive media deal, I for one am looking forward to seeing Libby’s reported Lisa Gowing dress and rose bouquet. Interestingly her strength coach, according to news.com.au has reported Libby used Not Another Toaster which we profiled last week.

Meanwhile, rumours of Naomi Watts’ wedding are in full swing, with the latest gossip to report Naomi will be marrying in Sydney before the baby arrives.

The Proposal

The Invitation

A few days ago I posted about how I love the blog of USA photographer Jessica Claire.

I wonder if you were able to spot Australia’s very own Yervant and Jerry Ghonis from Xsight Photography? Great to see these guys out and about showing off their photography and showing what great talent we Aussies have!

Spot them here (and check out their cool tshirts!)