In a nod to how great Australia is (and perhaps a little olympic pride, because really, we rocked that women’s 200m relay last week in the pool!) today’s post is about bringing a little Australia into your wedding.

Lyndel emailed me a few weeks ago searching for inspiration for her Australian country wedding. Lyndel is marrying in a country town with a reception at her mud brick home and marquee out the back. She described her wedding as “romantic, rustic, fun, dash of vintage”

Lyndel wanted to give a nod to Australia’s beautiful landscape with her wedding. She was struggling with colour and finding inspiration. (On that note, if you’re an Australian florist- please send an email my way, especially if you’ve worked with natives! polkadotbride@gmail.com)

We had thoughts of old teapots, vintage tin pails collected from antique stores filled with natives. Candlelight, flowing gowns, a lounge area using vintage and modern furniture, jazz music, eucalyptus leaves and good Australian wine. Lyndel wanted to keep it glamorous and wear a birdcage veil with her white gown. Adding chandeliers, a little sparkle here and there, fascinators for the bridesmaids and some gorgeous shoes will do the trick.

The first concept for Lyndel was using gray, chocolate brown and white.

Centrepiece from Brooke Schwab Photography, cake from bride.com, mailbox from brides.com, bridesmaid gown from Nicolangela, headpiece from Serenida Designs, fabric from Totes for Tots, vases from M! Magazine, fabric from Joel Dewberry, marquee from brides.com, gown from Luci Di Bella, table from brides.com, Australian native orchid flowers from The Bird and The Beads

The second board (and the one Lyndel chose) incorporated the unusual red of the leucadendron flower (which could be South African but Aussies claim it as our own) as an accent to taupe and chocolate brown.

Mirrored wall from Real Weddings, chandelier from brides.com, reception room at Stones Of The Yarra Valley, bridesmaid gown by Nicolangela, gown from Mariana Hardwick, flower from Polka Dot Bride, favours from Jo Gartin, fascinator from Wedding Favors, sign from brides.com, centrepiece from theknot, mantle from brides.com

Very Cherry Blossom Double Sided Invitation

Printed invitations have in the past been ‘oh so last decade!’ but Suzi of Alannah Rose Stationery has taken the bridal world by storm (and the media loves her!) with her gorgeously designed and printed invitations and her stunning website!

Vintage Dream Double Sided Invitation

Suzi started Alannah Rose Stationery after baby daughter Alannah’s birth announcements were a hit with all her friends, her 10 years experience in advertising, marketing and graphic design has given her a solid foundation to provide professional service for any bride.

On entering the website, you feel as if you might be entering a beautiful boutique- the white chair is there and the list for you to drool over potential invites. Suzi has covered every style of wedding- from the funky and fun to the floral and dreamy. Being a fan of all things old and beautiful- I particularly love her ‘Vintage’ range.

Deco Lace Double Side Invitation

Alannah Rose is purely online- which means you can order everything, from name tags, to order of service booklet covers to RSVP cards to match your invites at the click of a button. If you can’t decide- simply order a sample pack! Alannah Rose can design invitations to any whim and desire you have (that is, if you don’t like anything they offer!)

Another occasion? Don’t worry-engagements, holidays, babies and kids are all covered by Alannah Rose too with cute contact cards, birth announcements, invitations and more!

Alannah Rose Stationery
http://www.alannahrose.com.au
info@alannahrose.com.au
PO Box 505,
Chadstone Centre VIC 3148
Ph: 0417 572 528