#161 Exciting News: Part 1

So the first piece of super exciting news...


The current edition of Brides of Adelaide magazine arrived in newsagents this week...



The cover is quite gorgeous don't you think?



I am also very much looking forward to the six page feature on a wedding with THE most handsome groom that ever was, the most stunning bridesmaids to walk the aisle in all of wedding history, the most exceptionally lovely gorgeous ring bearer in the world & the cutest, sweetest flower girls.... & I'm not at all biased?
I'm trying to be very patient as I wait for my copy to arrive in the post!

A huge thank you again to our marvelous photographer Karalee of Angelsmith Photography, who captured so many of memories of the best day of my life perfectly.
Also to Danielle at Brides of Adelaide for being so very lovely, Mr N & I feel very honoured to have had our wedding selected!

Cx

p.s If you aren't in South Australia you can order online via the website

#159 Desert Buffets

Today I had some super dooper sweet news that I will share it with you sometime this week (yay!) , in the meantime I thought what better time than to do a super sweet post on desert buffet inspiration?!

Desert buffet's are yet another wonderfully fun way to incorporate personality into the day & depending on how you go about it, a big money saver too.
Also... desert is really yummy.
You probably shouldn't read this post unless you have just eaten, otherwise it could make you a bit hungry...

 
via bridal guide & bride to be

 
via the ritzy bee blog & martha stewart wedding

 
via ruffled blog & the sweetest occasion

 
via the wannabe bride & ruffled blog

 
via the wannabe bride

  
via southport foods & amy atlas events

 
via for the love of skinny & oh gracie pie

 
via blowout party blog & for the love of skinny

 
via sweet & saucy shop & the sweetest occasion

 
via ruffled blog & polka dot bride


via style notes

I blame the over abundance of images on my over excitement at aforementioned news....
Stay tuned!

Might go & bake something I think?

Cx

#150 Favour Bags

I did consider making these newspaper gift bags (Mr N & I met in a newsagents) using this tutorial from the fabulous How About Orange, cute & you're recycling too!
There are so many fantastic choices for favour boxes & bags. It's worth taking the time to find one that fits the feel of your wedding, as well as your budget, perfectly.
There are also a lot of gorgeous & simple diy options if there's a little room on your to do list?

 
via how about orange, french favours

Given my fondness for a rustic theme, the inclusion of jute bags is hardly suprising?

   
via hanson ellis, wedding channel store, wedding bee

Calico is such a simple, pretty & versitile medium, especially for diy-ers...

  
via gracious bridal, papiervalise, coop crafts

I love the look of craft paper bags, especially when a little creative quirk is added.


via tamryn kirby - united with love, one fine day, lulus inspirations

The paper bags with the printed menu & the peg are my favourites, great concept & so effective!

Cx

#149 Cocktail Snacks

There are so many options for wedding cocktail snacks. They are such an effective touch that can be so easy & budget friendly to put together, not to mention fun!
I absolutely love the idea of having bags of fresh cherries, although it is worth remembering when making your decision that if you want fruit you need to think about what is in season.
We missed out on the end of cherry season by only a couple of weeks, I hoped we would squeeze in but after a lot of rain meant LOTS of damaged fruit & an early end to the season I ended up trying to find a backup plan quite belatedly. I couldn't source our second preference of fruit chips as apparently they stopped making them (extreme sadness!), & third preference of vegie chips was proving too costly for an inferior product. Thankfully it all came together well in the end but oh... look at those cherries!

  
via martha stewart weddings + martha stewart weddings

Super cute bags are a must....

 
via she said + grooms advice

Mmm macarons.....

  
via alibaba + my life

I've never tried dried lotus root before but they look very beautiful don't you think?

 
via martha stewart weddings + brilliant bash

Those sweet potato fries are in bamboo cones, brilliant!


via chic n cheap living

*Ahem* where would we be without a doily wrapped snack? 

C x

#148 DIY Light Shades

Remember me? Finally back up & running after a ridiculous stretch of computer problems.
Whoever it is out there with a little voodoo collection consisting of the majority of my electrics?
Thanks for easing up.
I have certainly realised that a back up plan is required! In the meantime I will be keeping my fingers crossed that I've used up all my technological bad luck for a long long time...

Lets get back to the good stuff shall we!?

These fabulous rustic chic light shades are via a very easy to follow diy tutorial on Project Wedding.
Even though I didn't get around to making these before our wedding I will definitely still see they turn out & if I am happy with the result, hopefully I can convince one of my lovely brides to let me work them into their big day! I'm also interested to see how they could be adapted to be a candle/tea light candle holder.



Speaking of tea light candles, here's a few that would look gorgeous as decor for a rustic event or as features for an event with neutral tones.

   
via radiance lighting, fresh design blog, brazan design & stair lodge supplies

I adore silver birch & actually, just any kind of birch really? It brings such a stunning aesthetic to both event decor & home interiors without being overbearing.

It's good to be back!

Cx