YOU'RE ENGAGED! NOW WHAT?

One of the most important decisions you should make before you start any planning or purchasing for your big day, is deciding on a style/theme/genre/era that both suits and incorporates you and your partner. This will establish a base for your invitations, location, dress, menu, table settings, colour palette etc. There is nothing worse than seeing a wedding that is all mix-match and screams ‘the bride’. With DIY and the resources now available, ANYTHING (rustic, elegant, carnival, romantic, nautical, woodland, vintage… and the list goes on and on) is achievable and possible.

I’d recommend starting by pouring a spiced rum on the rocks for your partner and a champagne for yourself and making a list (yes, I am a list person) of any ideas which you both may have. Remember that no idea is stupid or lame. There is ALWAYS a way to incorporate Star Wars into your vintage inspired wedding (and I’ve seen it done several times).

I love these rustic custom and personalised wedding Journals from In or Out Media. It’s a cute and practical way to keep all your ideas, lists, and clippings together in one place. Julia is truly an inspiring lady and a delight to talk to. Her little online etsy shop, In or Out Media, is run to support the medical expenses and treatments for her daughter with special needs, Phoebe! Julia has an amazing eye and talent for rustic styled wedding stationary and we will definitely be showing off her work in posts to come! 

A few key points that you should consider are:

Your budget: If you are working on a budget you need to be realistic! There is no point wanting the biggest and best of everything when you are saving your pennies. DIY is a great way to achieve certain looks without spending a large amount of money!

The season: Planning on having a beach wedding in the middle of winter? Or a tropical outdoors wedding in the middle of winter? These are still possible to achieve but a little more thought will need to go into the planning to ensure that your guests are comfortable. 

Your personality and style: As it is your special day, it's important that the wedding represents you and your partner! The worst thing to do is try be something you're obviously not. Don't try to achieve a look or style when it's not you and your partner.. I guarantee people will take notice.

Atmosphere: How do you want guests to feel on the night? Having fun with lots of laughter, maybe a carnival theme! Sit down with speeches with limited dancing and talking, maybe a formal theme! 

Happy listing! 

S xx 

WHO AM I?

If any of you personally know me, you may not (or may) know that I’m an avid wedding lover (and wedding stalker). My love first began in my single digit years when my beautiful cousin married her prince charming in an amazing chapel in the city of Brisbane. She wore a traditional princess gown with a flowing veil (yes, Cinderella) and I remember falling in love with the white, black and gold colour palette. Over time I have hidden my large collection of wedding magazines from my family and friends, embarrassed by my obsession (you know it’s an obsession when your wedding magazine collection outweighs your vogue and bazaar collection). 

My real passion is not for traditional/formal weddings, but for how you can incorporate aspects of yourself and your partner by daring to be different! So.. I’ve decided to share with you some ideas, sources and images in the hope that in some way, I can inspire you to think outside the box for your big day (and other exciting events) 

S xx