Toccata - gorgeous boleros

Check out this store on etsy for the most gorgeous boleros for your wedding day!  http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6407181

(photos all taken from Toccata on etsy.com)

Summer Edition of QLD Brides

The summer edition of QLD Brides is in store now!

This edition includes some great articles on:

• What's your wedding song?
• Pick of the blooms (outlining what flower is in season when) 
• 10 Ideas for your summer wedding 
• What I know about your wedding - four Australian  personalities share their wedding stories

There is also an opportunity to win your honeymoon and free entry for one to the QLD Brides expo

Another fanastic blog for inspiration!

Style Me Pretty http://www.stylemepretty.com/ is another great blog for wedding planning and inspiration.  There is a ideas on the site including image boards giving colour theme ideas.

(pictures taken from www.stylepretty.com)

Six Months to go (what do I need to do???)

Ok so there is six months to go until your big day and your asking what else needs to be done:

• Think about your reception theme, this means colours and overall decoration.  What do you want on your tables?  Flowers, candles.....there are so many choices!! 
  
• Choose a florist - think about your flowers for the ceremony, reception and of course for the bouquets and button holes.
• Think about what you would like for your wedding cake and start getting quotes to help you decide on your perfect wedding cake.
• Thank about what you may need to hire for the day..do you need a marquee, chairs, red carpets etc, and organise them for the day (hire, lend etc)

(some information taken from Bride To Be, Vol. 148)

Inspiring Wedding Blogs

I have apoligise again for my lack of posts over the last few weeks!  Hopefully this one will help make up for it.

There are so many inspiring wedding blogs out there that I thought I should help point two of them out for you. 

One of my favourites is http://www.rocknrollbride.com/ .  In the writers words Rock n Roll Bride is all about the charm and unique nature of ordinary people’s, extraordinary weddings.

Peonies and Polaroids is another beautiful blog, this one is UK based but has lots of ideas for your wedding day.  http://www.peoniesandpolaroids.com/search/label/Peony%20and%20The%20Boy%20Get%20Hitched

Ideal Bride Win a Wedding Dress Competition

Win a $1,500 Bridal Gown from Hills in Hollywood

For your chance to win a $1,500 Bridal Gown from Hills in Hollywood simply send an email to info@idealbride.com.au with your name, contact details and membership number.

Ideal Bride membership is FREE.

Designer Inspiration

Have a look at http://www.net-a-porter.com/Content/boutique/wedding

for designer dresses, bags, shoes and accessories. The Wedding Boutique is full of beautiful things from designers such as Chloe, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Christian Louboutin and Vivienne Westwood.

(picture above taken from http://www.net-a-porter.com/Content/boutique/wedding)

Do you need inspiration and ideas for your wedding dress?

Madison.com currently has a feature on wedding dresses in its fashion file. There are 36 dresses displayed to help give your inspiration. Check it out at http://www.madisonmag.com.au/madisons-wedding-workshop.htm


(picture of wedding dress taken from http://www.madisonmag.com.au/madisons-wedding-workshop.htm)

Unique Jewellery by Brisbane Local Designer Chelsea de luca

Are you looking for something unique to accessorise your wedding dress with? Then consider local Brisbane jewellery designer Chelsea de luca.


Vogue describes Chelsea De Luca as "an exciting, divine new jewellery brand that is set to be the biggest thing yet. Glamorous, sexy and unique - this self titled label works from old-fashioned Hollywood glamour and vintage embellishments. With a high attention to detail, international inspiration and trans-seasonal, Chelsea De Luca creates star-worthy jewellery" (http://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/directory/chelsea+de+luca,42)

Chelsea's latest collection is called Darkness Becomes Her and it can be viewed at her website:

http://www.chelseadeluca.com.au/ or check it out at her beautiful store at 76 James St, Fortitude Valley.


(photo above from Chelsea de luca Darkness Becomes her PDF, credits listed as Photographer Israel Rivera, Make Up Nigel Stanislas, Hair Gabriel Georgiou, Styling Elizabeth Clarke and Model Fleur@Dallys Model Management)

Your Wedding Timeline - One year before

Choose a season, date and time for your wedding.

• Think about the type of photos that you want of the day. The light at the end of the day is considered to be the most flattering and sunset photos are fantastic for your wedding album.
• Consider having your wedding on an alternative day to a Saturday. You may find that this saves you money and also that it means you can get a venue that is otherwise booked.
  

Choose where you want your ceremony to be held

• Book your ceremony venue as early as possible.
• If having a religious ceremony ask about any meetings or premarital counselling you may be required to attend.
  
• If you decide on an outdoor venue consider a Plan B in case of bad weather.
  

Choose your reception venue

• Ask friends for ideas.
• Think about what you would want from your ideal venue.
• Have a clear of idea of how many people will be attending.
• Set a budget.
• Meet with the wedding coordinator at your favourite venues.
• Ask for written confirmation of all details discussed.

Start to think about your dress

• Set a budget.
  
• Collect ideas of your ideal dress.
• Create a mood board - consider both bridal and non bridal inspiration.
• When choosing a style consider how it will look in your wedding photos in years to come.
  

Choose a photographer

• Set a budget.
  
• The photos of your wedding day are a permanent record of your special day consider what look you want for your wedding photography, look in magazines etc and make mood board of looks you want captured.
  
• Call a selection of photographers. Make appointments to meet with them and view their portfolios.
• Compare quotes and check there are no hidden extras.
• Put down a deposit as soon as you make your decision. Photographers can be booked months in advance so act quickly to avoid disappointment.

(some information in this posting is taken from Bride To Be Volume 148)

Welcome to Life in Images Photography Wedding Tips and Planning

Welcome to Life in Images Photography Wedding Tips and Planning.

Planning a wedding can be a stressful time for any bride so I have decided to try and lend a hand by posting tips, trends and ideas to help you plan your big day!