Yes it's possible to find unique accessories in NZ!

I got married last year and one of my few regrets was that I couldn't find a suitable accessory to go with my gown. Wouldn't you know it, 19 months too late I found the one I want!! Love this Headband!!! jensen|andrews is an Auckland based boutique bridal business that offer MODERN accessories. Thank you!! Finally NZ seems to be catching up and leaving the 80's behind! Joy!

They are based in Auckland, but can make to order and send products throughout the country. And if you are anything like me...super intent on having exactly what is in my imagination, they can create pieces from sketches made by the bride. I love that they use gorgeous silk and lace and the designs are very vintage inspired. YUM!

Here is a sneak peek at some of their work. I have paired them with dresses in need of accessorizing just for fun.

www.jensenandrews.com   Ph: +64 21 809858

Dress #1  Dress#2  Dress#3

Winters last hurrah

We are finally heading out of winter here in New Zealand, but we are still getting our fair share of grey days! The other half of the world are heading into the chilly season, so I thought I'd give you a hit of  winter inspiration. I've gone for a minimal look which would be great for a chic inner city or loft wedding.

1. real simple, 2. Valentino/coolspotters, 3 Etsy, 4. Emmas design blog, 5. Ruby and willow, 6. Asos, 7. Emma's design blog, 8. Etsy

Disney Princess Series; Ariel

I feel a little sad that the Disney Princess series has ended. I really enjoyed putting together the inspiration outfits.
Recently, I watched The Little Mermaid II. I have to wonder about myself. ha! Girls obviously never grow out of the princess stage!

My favourite part of this outfit, are the coloured tights, and the re purposed spoon ring! Quirky! {follow the link below the outfit to see individual items}

Disney Princess Series; Ariel by creaturefear 

I hope you enjoyed the Disney Princess Series!
Stay tuned for more goodies.

Disney Princess Series; Jasmine

I think Jasmine is the most forgettable of the Princesses. I think it may have something to do with the lack of a Meringue Gown.
Jasmine is still pretty awesome, though.
She is best friends with a TIGER! Hence the Raja inspired necklace selection. =]

Disney Princess Series; Jasmine by creaturefear 




I am in LOVE with this colour combination! The rustic green, with the biscuit is so complimentary and the gold mixed in gives the outfit a classier edge.
I can see this outfit in a destination wedding, you could even swap the shoes for some green flip flops!

One more princess to go! Which has been your favourite so far?

Disney Princess Series; Belle

Good evening Brides! I hope you are enjoying my Disney Princess  Series.

Today's instalment is My Personal favourite Princess - Belle! I love her for her bookishness, and have tried to incorporate that, with the ADORABLE Great Gatsby Book-Bag. I love quirky, unexpected Items. [Especially in Weddings!]
My faves in this outfit are the afore mentioned bag, and the Cogsworth  inspired necklace choice. =D

Disney Princess Series; Belle by creaturefear

Beautiful Belle!
I am very much in love with the shoes, too. I want to add them to my wardrobe!

Who is your favourite princess?

I cant resist but add some Beauty & The Beast!
Enjoy!

Disney Princess Series; Aurora {Sleeping Beauty}

Below, is my Aurora inspired outfit.

{click link below to see individual items}

Disney Princess Series; Aurora by creaturefear 

I think that the outfit would lend nicely to a Bridesmaid. The berry red of the dress is such a delectable shade, and makes a great statement. Would go fantastically with a wedding theme of rosy pinks & ecru.
The black shawl accentuates the black on the waist of the dress, and I can picture it being worn as a shawl over the shoulders, or maybe hanging at the elbows of your bridesmaid. {It is also a nice wee reference to Aurora in the forest! See below!}

Disney Princess Series; Cinderella

Good evening Brides & Vendors!

I've been wondering for a while what inspiration I could post for you next. Then I had a dress fitting this morning.
I would be lying if I said it hasn't made me excited.
How, I hear you ask Is she going to tie this in with inspiration, rather than a garbled mess of words on how excited she is for her own Wedding?

Well, my dears, I felt like a Princess. My dress isn't even finished, and it made me feel a million dollars. Feeling like a Princess is something, I hope, that every Bride gets. On that note, I thought; What better way to get inspiration, than from the best Princesses EVER!? I'm afraid I'm not talking about Diana or Katherine, though I'm sure there are plenty of Wedding blog posts out there about them.
I am talking about Disney Princesses.
I dare you to look me in the eye... well, screen, and tell me you have never wanted to be Aurora.
Ah! See, you wanted to be a Princess when you were younger too!

Stop rambling, Woman! I hear you cry.
Very well.
I am creating Inspiration Boards on my new found obsession {yes, I am aware that i am several years behind the rest of the world} Polyvore!
So here we have it. The Disney Princess Series.

Today is my take on a Modern Day Cinderella.

I still love the Coloured Wedding Dress trend, and think a minty green/blue is a subtle take on it, and a nice alternative to white.
Follow the link beneath the board to access all the information on the items, and stay tuned for the next Princess. Who's it gonna be?!

The Disney Princess Series; Cinderella by creaturefear

Words, Words, Words

I am seriously loving the lettering/monogram trend. But what I am loving even more is the wording trend. 

There is bunting all around with 'Married' or the Bride and Grooms names on. And I love it. It makes such a statement. You don't even need to stop at 'Gettin' Hitched!' How about a meaningful lyric, screen printed on a sheet above the head table?

Some wonderful, simple ideas below.

What interesting ways would you display your 'Just Married'?

images; Style Me Pretty, Ruffled

Breaking The Rules.

Boutonniere flowers have become badges.

Bouquets of roses have become bouquets of buttons.

White Wedding gowns have become any colour Wedding gowns.

So by today's DIY, personalised Wedding standards, who says Bridesmaids need to wear matching gowns, or even a dress?!

There are some adorable outfits around at the moment. Mismatching your ladies is definitely a trend, why not take it to the next level?
Here are a few of my favourite cute outfits.

  one, two, three, four

Bookish Inspiration

I love books. I feel like I don't read enough. I try, but I can never finish a book in a week. This makes me kind of sad, since I love reading so much, but never find time to do it.

So, with another of my loves in mind, I created another Inspiration Board for you lovelies.

If Great Expectations and Suite Francaise got Married, this is what their Wedding would look like;

*sigh* Dreeeeeeamy....
Enjoy!

images via; Shakespeare Love Heart Garlands, Books, Wedding Dress, Newlyweds, Chairs, Betsy Dunlap Invites, Cupcake and Books, Book Confetti, Dress, Photos, Woodland.

A Sunday Smile

Oh what a week!
I hope none of you have been working too hard! I know it has been an epic week for me, and it isnt about to stop any time soon!

This week we have collection of Fun Sunday Smiles!
I just LOVE photo booths at Weddings.
I adore the bride and groom with the letters. Too cute!

images via www.greenweddingshoes.com

DIY- Bird cake toppers

Here's how to make your very own cute Birdie cake toppers. They'll look gorgeous on top of your wedding cake!

You will need:

Assorted fabric- I found mine in the quilting section at Spotlight including tulle for the veil.

Some nice sharp scissors, some pins, a pen or pencil, a sewing machine ( or a needle and thread) and some old pillow stuffing. ( you can buy stuffing from spotlight also.)

Bits and pieces to decorate with. Glue. Skewers.

Think about your colour theme when you choose your fabric.

1- Sketch a bird shape onto fabric. Make it bigger than you want it, as once sewn it will be smaller. Also exaggerate the shape as it will be less sharp when you've finished.

The size should be in proportion with the size of your cake.

2- fold fabric in half and pin in place so that when you cut, you cut 2 shapes at once.

3- place fabric pieces back to back so the bird will be inside out. Sew around edges leaving a 2cm gap along the bottom.

4- Turn the bird in the right way (this is a little tricky).

5- stuff with polyester stuffing. Make as fat as you like. The sew the 2cm gap closed.

6- For the bride I made a veil by cutting a 7cm square piece of tulle and gathering it one end which I sewed onto the girl bird.

7- Decorate with strings of beads, diamantes, feathers, buttons or black headed pins for eyes etc. Be creative and use your theme!

Caramel Cuteness

About time for some more eye candy? I thought so!

I found the cupcake picture the other day, and wanted to devour them all. Then I saw the yummiest dress on ModCloth, and had to make an irresistible Caramel and Cream inspiration board.

Enjoy!

Yummy, No?!

pics via; cupcakes, dress, Natalie Chan headpiece, chanel perfume, bride, engagement shoot, cake toppers, lights, invitations

They Call Me Mellow Yellow.....

Quite rightly....

I have always been amazed at people who have had pretty yellow weddings. Not in a bad way, Just in an "Oh my word, how on earth did you pull off yellow so well" way.
It has always been a colour that scares me, mainly because I know I can never pull it off. Unless I had intended to look jaundice.

I have however put together a board for those of you brave enough to try yellow. How to do Mellow Yellow. Not Jaundice Yellow.

Try mixing a bright yellow with chocolate, olive and mustard for an earthy, fun palette.

Yellow and Charcoal fit well together for a modern Wedding.

How about yellow nail polish with your dress? Its super funky, yet understated if you don't want to go overboard with the yellow.

img credits; Couple through window, table, bouquet, couple walking, 'Darwin' by Ruby&Willow, cupcakes, yellow dress, tulips, yellow and brown wedding

Yums!

Apart from cooking a gazillion mini fritatas, I have spent my last free Sunday catching up on the two weeks of wedding Yums I have missed out on. Here are some of my favourites;

Fabulously Yummo cake via Style Me Pretty

I am also head over heels in love with this Wedding Shoot. I want that bouquet!!!

And this one Paeonies, oh how I love thee!

And this DIVINE image from Kate MacPherson. I love the Idea of having candid photo's of you with your Maid Of Honour and Bridesmaids individually, since they are just as special as your New Hubby.
Lovely. =]

And another from Kate; What a gorgeous Bride!

Hope you had a fabulous weekend!

Love!

Sunday Smile

Today's image.... Isn't it cute!? From Haran.

I must apologise again, for my lack of posting. Laura who has been all on her own, blog-wise. {and doing a fantastic job!} Sorry!

I am a little upside down at the moment, starting a new job and have a LOT to take on board. {By brain is so full!} But hopefully this week I will be getting in to a routine once the shop is open, and will be able to blog!

Rouge and Midnight

Like a rich chocolate fudge cake, Rouge and Midnight colour scheme, softened, romantiscised, and cutesied up a bit with bows and luxurious fabrics.
I hope you enjoy it. =]

images; kiera in blue dress, 1920s dress picture, invites, shoes&scarf, model, shoes, zooey, table, sweets

Sunday Smile

I just love how fun this photo is!

 

photographer: Vero Suh, via style me pretty

I hope you had a fun weekend!

I've a few inspiration board ideas in my noggin, so stay tuned!

Friday!!?

Is it really Friday again?! Goodness me. And what a week it has been.

Style Me Pretty has not failed me this week in sharing some of the most beautiful weddings. EVER.

I am in love with the colours and the feel of this divine Wedding! I love the location, too. Such a natural feel. Lovely.

The saying "Two Birds, One Stone" sprung to mind when I saw this picture from the lovely Parisian Wedding fashion shoot over at SMP. Cake or Macarons? Cake or Macarons?! How about a cake WITH macarons...... Yes Please!!!

And yet another one here, which is Super laid-back and super beautiful. I'm jealous!

I would love to eat that cake, right now. But I may have to settle for baking something myself.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Music Playlists.

I have to say, I am very glad I have so much time to organise my wedding. One of the hardest parts for me to work out, is the playlists.

We are just hooking up a laptop to Vish's speaker system, and pressing play.

I have got music for the reception, but not much for the actual ceremony, and cant find many up and go songs for the dancing [that I actually LIKE.]

So I thought I would take a selection of songs, which I think would be relevant for different parts of the day.

Here we go;

Ceremony:

Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am

Iron & Wine - Such Great Heights {cover}

Regina Spektor - Eet

Sigur Ros - Njosnavelin {live in Paris}

Reception

She & Him - Lotta Love

Kat Edmonson - Lucky

Oren Lavie - Her Morning Elegance

Billy Joel - She's Always A Woman

Dancing

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Crazy In Love

The Killers - Somebody Told Me

Dukes - Vampires

Hot Chip - Over And Over

Are there any songs you like, which you would add to the playlists?

What music did you / will you have at your wedding?

Would love your feedback!