We’re Engaged!!

Oh my goodness! There are few moments as special as when a man gets down on one knee, the world stops spinning for those few seconds, the heart seems to stop and go faster at the same time and he asks the love of his life to be his wife. And he chose me! Me!
 
How it all happened… The Long Version!
It all started with a trip to Melbourne, Australia. I am a Fashion Designer (coincidently I specialize in Bridal gowns) and over the past few months have been working on creating gowns for Miss Universe Australia. As a state sponsor I created gowns for the top 5 National finalists from our state, Queensland. The national finals were held in the beautiful city of Melbourne so my amazing and supportive man, Rob, flew down with me to attend the week of events and the big Gala dinner.

Being the perfectionist that I am I asked Rob to send me through the accommodation booking so I had the address and details for where we were staying so I could plan our way around to all the events etc. Upon arriving at the Hotel/Apartment early Tuesday morning, the lady we were checking in with said that we had only booked 3 nights. I freaked out a little as we were supposed to be there for 5 nights, wondering why in the world I let him book the hotel (control freak!), Rob then said that was correct and told me he had booked the last 2 nights in another hotel with fluffy robes, having an affinity with the sweet caress of those fluffy hotel robes and disposable waffle slippers I shut my mouth and walked away letting him finalize the check-in. Who was I to complain about fluffy robes?

I didn’t ask questions, both of us having spent the last 3 months working incredibly long hours, I knew Rob wanted to treat us to a bit of relaxation and spoiling (and fluffy robes!!). Rob then spent the next 15 minutes downplaying the hotel saying we were moving somewhere closer to football stadium, as we were going to a game on Friday night.


We spent the week in the city lunching in beautiful restaurants and having coffee and French pastries in laneways and hidden alleys. The Thursday night Gala dinner and Miss Universe Australia Crowning was absolutely amazing and the event was so much fun. Come Friday, feeling a little fragile after ever flowing complimentary wine throughout the previous night, we packed our bags and Rob ordered an Uber. As we were about a block from the hotel the Uber driver said “You’re staying at the Hotel Windsor, is that right?”, Rob froze and then turned to me and said “Surprise!! For all your hard work, I wanted to treat you” being very gracious to the Uber driver who just soiled his excitement, but not mine, I was over the moon! Having stayed a night at the Windsor the previous year with my mum I was so excited to spend TWO WHOLE NIGHTS there and with my love as well!!! To add to my excitement we were upgraded to a top floor suite! Such a treat and we were both so excited to explore the hotel.
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The Hotel Windsor is like a dream, with previous guests including Royalty, Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, Prime ministers… Just to name a few. The old elevators are like bird cages and the restaurant is beautiful silver service with heavy white linen table cloths and exquisite food, pretty much my idea of heaven! It’s my dream hotel and Rob, having a bit of an old soul much like me, is a lover of old world style decadence. After our first date we had both felt we’d known each other a lifetime, we’ve often discussed that we may have met in a previous life in an old era of the world as we both have a penchant for the finer things. #MeantToBe!

We had planned a ‘Date Night’ on the Saturday evening, our last night in Melbourne, at a beautiful French Restaurant that we had been to on our Anniversary the previous year. When we awoke on Saturday morning to the room service I’d ordered the night before (on those gorgeous little pre-order cards you hang on the door!) Rob said “Happy Anniversary!” I hadn't even realized it was the 1st of the month, which is our Monthly Anniversary! It was our 2 year and 10month-iversary!

We spent the rest of the lazy morning nibbling breakfast and drinking coffee. While sat at the window overlooking the stunning view of the park and Parliament building, Rob pawed through the information booklets in the hotel room compendium and pulled out the luxe gold ‘Hotel Windsor’ embossed stationery and we decided we should write each other love letters and post them home. Something about snail-mail that is so special when you receive it, so we both went into our own little corner and wrote a little something then sealed off the letters to drop to the concierge to post. We then got dressed around midday and went to explore the city. We visited the Victoria Parliament building and spent time in the park, playing and kicking up autumn leaves like children then we lounged on a park bench reading our books. As the sun drifted lower in the sky the freezing Melbourne air bit our skin so we made our way back to the hotel to get ready.

I put on a dress Rob had suggested I bring, not really thinking, I had packed it and decided to wear it after he said again that I should. It was a white slip dress and skirt of my creation that is so swishy and fun to wear. We arrived at the restaurant and waited for our table, whilst we waited we sampled wines and then chose a beautiful bottle of French white wine. Rob had made the booking and requested “The most romantic table”, in hindsight it should have been a hint but he had wanted a particular table last time we were there so it didn’t spark any interest, I felt more excitement because I loved “our” intimate table towards the back.

Rob seemed so calm and collected the whole time so I easily squelched the thoughts that it might happen tonight, we ate a platter of h’orderves and then sampled the escargot! After that Rob started saying he felt funny, we ate our delicious mains and held off on dessert for a bit as we were sooo full. Rob went to the restroom (where I later found out he was checking the ring was still there!) and our dessert, Crème brûlée, came out. When he sat down he said we should get a photo, we were taking photos all night but he wanted to waitress to take it. She didn’t come back for a while so we waited, for what felt like forever, I just wanted to taste the Crème brûlée! Rob seemed to get more and more nervous in just those 2 minutes and as she came over he asked for “a photo…” then in somewhat of a mumble he said “or a video”. The lovely lady started filming, asking how my meal was, I felt so awkward I had no idea what was going on.

Then Rob took out a pocket watch, it was a beautiful little vintage one we had found when we were in Melbourne the previous year, He told me when we had bought it at Victoria Market that there was so much going on, so much hustle and bustle and for just a minute time stopped, we had looked at each other, he said he knew more than ever in that moment he loved me. He started pulling out a little white bag from inside the watch. Then he pulled out the ring, the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, then got down on one knee beside the table. I stood up realizing what was happening, by this time my eyes were streaming and my ears were buzzing and the whole world seemed to have stopped spinning and the words Rob said melted my heart. The moment when so quickly and so slow at the same time, so overwhelmed with all the emotions that I can barely recall the words though, I remember him saying “I want nothing more in my life than for you to be my wife, will you marry me?”…

The universe fell silent for that moment in time, I said yes and he slipped the ring on my finger. It fit perfectly and it felt like all the stars had aligned. Then the world started spinning again and the entire restaurant erupted and so many got to their feet clapping and cheering and I kept asking if this was real! We sat down and just stared at each other whilst my eyes streamed. You could not have wiped the grin off Robs face while he started telling me how long he had been waiting to ask me, that he had worked so long on the ring. Having looked at over 80 diamonds until he found the right one, he told me “I searched and searched for the perfect diamond like a penguin searches for the perfect stone when they find their partner for life”. Then he agonized over every detail of the custom setting, I had wanted a Tiffany set solitaire since I was about 12 years old and dreaming of my Prince Charming, but Robs slight changes made it even more beautiful. It is more stunning than I could ever imagine, so classic and as timeless as our love.
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When we got back to our beautiful suite at the hotel we took our shoes off and holding hands jumped on the bed like kids! Rob in his suit and me in my dress laughing and jumping in circles yelling “We’re Getting Married!” I can’t imagine a more magical moment! The whole weekend feels like a complete dream and getting to spend our whole lives together forever feels like a true fairy-tale!
 

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Days after arriving home the postman dropped off the most beautiful mail I have ever received.
A luxe gold embossed ‘Hotel Windsor’ envelope entitled “My Dearest Begitta” had arrived.

“My Dearest Begitta,
I write you this letter on the evening before I ask you a question that will forever change our lives. I write this with my heart full of love and my mind full of dreams for us.
I write this as a promise that I will forever be giving you my love and forever be trying my hardest to keep you happy.
As I write this letter you have no idea what I have in store for you but I will soon be the happiest man alive.
My sweet love, every moment with you is a dream come true.
Every kiss is passionate enough to make my heart skip a beat.
Every cuddle gives enough love to power a rocket to the moon.
To my future wife and mother to our future children, you are the reason I wake up every day and the reason my life is so wonderful.
 
With all of my love,
Your biggest admirer,
Rob
XOXO”


 
Did I mention I’m the luckiest girl in the world??
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THE HOTEL:HOTEL WINDSOR // THE RESTAURANT:FRENCH BRASSERIE, MELBOURNE // THE RING: MY JEWELLERY SHOP, GOLD COAST // THE DRESS: BEGITTA BRIDAL & COUTURE

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THE ZUHAIR MURAD FALL 2017 COUTURE collection was nothing short of breathtaking this year, with a concoction of fairy-tale tulles, feathers and sparkling embellishments. Each an every piece is meticulously detailed, full of  divine ruffles, dreamy velvets and exquisite lace appliqués the result… Dreamy…
 
 

Each and every day we have the same amount of hours of those incredible people we admire (Qween B, Oprah, Blake Lively, Tony Robbins etc. etc.). One great key to success is routine and structure to ensure a time and a place for the “must dos” which allow your mind to be free when it comes time to be creative and thinking outside the box.
 
Each day amongst the hustle and bustle that we continually navigate as a biz owner, it’s easy to lose that sense of self and direction. I certainly find that by taking the time to ground down once a day and to spend time (even just 15 minutes) with myself, I feel much more productive and present in the moment.
 
Each day I have a few rituals I do to ensure I stay focused, motivated and grounded:
 
THREE THINGS YOU ARE GREATFUL FOR TODAY
Take some time to recognize how lucky you are in this life. List three things in this day you are grateful for. Do your best to chose 3 different things each new day.
 
MEDITATION
I love the Smiling Mind App, it offers different types of mediation and alerts me when I haven’t checked in with the app (or myself!) lately. Another great choice is Headspace. Both are free and available on iphone and android.
 
BATTLE NEGATIVES & FEEL AMAZING
Find your queen! Within each an every one of us we have the ultimate super hero, woman (or man) who can conquer anything. Sometimes the world has us in a bind where we don’t feel confident to take that next step or speak up. When you’re feeling a little “off” or you’re feeling vulnerable in a situation or even if you just need to feel a little empowered. Ask yourself “What would my higher self do?” or “What would my Queen Self do?”. Whether it means brushing off some negative feedback or buying the perfect pair of heels that you’ve wanted forever, find your inner Qween and “Treat Yoself”
 
MANIFEST YOUR QUEEN
Positive thoughts and affirmations encourage our subconscious to achieve much more than we believe we can. What you believe you achieve. The self talk that we offer ourselves daily is, in most cases, critical and usually quite negative. Taking a few minutes out of your day to tell yourself and truly believe positive things about you and your capabilities will set you on the path to a more positive internal dialogue. A few of my favourite examples:
 
-  I am beautiful. Mind, Body & Soul
-  I only take actions that are serving me and that bring me pleasure.
-  I choose myself first always, remembering that I can only give when I am fulfilled.
-  I enjoy life and everything it has to offer.
Choose a manifesto or mantra that resonates with you and that you feel is in line with your beliefs. Find a few online or write your own and repeat them to yourself over and over. If you can do it out loud or whilst looking in the mirror you get bonus points! It may feel silly at first but you will start believing all that you say.
 
NOURISH
Every morning I start the day with a large glass of warm water and a squeeze of fresh lemon. This flushes out the digestive system and rehydrates the body.
The foods that you eat offer fuel to the body to be the rock star that you are. I love to fuel with lots of fresh produce and avoid processed and high sugar/salt foods. Each fortnight I “Meal Prep” 2 weeks worth of meals, which for me includes 3 small meals a day (plus breakfast and 2 small snacks). I follow an eating plan set out by my trainer and I have to say that I thought I ate quite healthily before but nothing gives me the energy and health benefits than eating a well balanced diet does. I highly recommend a plan but know that for some people with families it’s not an option to food prep. A great start to making sure you get all the right fuels is to plan each meal (put it in your Asana! See below!!) and recipe ahead of time and whatever meals you can to avoid making big mistakes and maccas runs (we’ve all been there but, NO MORE my queen!)
And of course DRINK WATER! 2-3ltrs a day is recommended (READ: Essential!) for optimum body and brain function. Plus during long office hours the need to use the ladies means you will get up often for a good stretch.
 
GET MOVING
I love getting out for a walk. It gives me more energy, it’s peaceful and I get to spend time with my thoughts and myself. I spend long hours in the office and studio so a good walk or jog gets my blood circulating and my heart going. I try to do a 45 minute fasted walk each morning and fit in a 30 minute quick workout afterwards where I can. I also push myself to do at least one yoga class a week. It doesn’t seem like much but when I get to spend time on myself I thrive during the day and feel more balanced.
 
STAY ORGANISED
For many people getting organised can be a colossal mountain climb. A program I love is ASANA. It’s free and easy to use. It links with my Google calendar, my phone and my email so I can keep on top of juggling all the tasks of my businesses and all the jobs at hand. Better still you can link colleagues or employees and assign tasks when needed. I definitely advise a short course in how to best use Asana to get the most out of it. Get onto it and tart the ball rolling, it may be a little overwhelming at first but I recommend starting out by listing EVERYTHING out on paper, do a huge brain dump to clear out the brain clutter. Categorize each into groups and then write out the steps that need to be taken to complete each task. It’s a hug job but once it is done it’s amazing how much more productive you are and efficiently making better use of your time.
 
 
Pop your name and email in the box below to grab your copy of THE ORGANISED DAY WORKBOOK (Free Download!) to get you started and see examples of my Daily List and add all of your key tasks in to create your perfect and productive day!

The Beauty Buff
WILD HEALING SKINCARE – These skin products have just completely changed my beauty routine. They are completely RAW, VEGAN & HAND CRAFTED. The ingredients are pure genius and smells that tingle the senses. They are incredible and my skin is so in love, as am I! BUY HERE

The Mama Bear
THE SLEEP MAMA PROGRAMS - Now I don’t have kids but I am seriously addicted to everything Kylie of The Sleep Mama has to say. She offers kind parenting and sleep training for bebes from birth to 3o months and has a huge following of beautiful (and famous!) mamas who have successfully worked with her programs to perfect “the art of good sleep”. I am gifting this program to all my future mum-to-be friends and it will definitely be on my must-have-mama list! HOP ON HERE

The Social Media Queen
BEGITTA BUTTERFLY CROWN – For the social media lover why not gift them with this “Filter Worthy” crown! It has the most beautiful gold butterflies that move as you move and are the perfect addition to any Christmas Soiree outfit. And How fun to have a real life filter!!! Email the Begitta team at enquiries@begitta.com to order! Get the added filter airbrushing by clicking HERE!

The Bohemian Heart
ROCK&SADDLE Handbag – I have had mine for more than four years and I regularly get comments on its beauty. Hand carved leather with gorgeous details these bags hail from Mexico and are perfect for the boho or really any girl who loves a fuss free bag. CHECK THEM OUT HERE

The Beach Babe
THE BEACH PEOPLE ROUNDIE – The Original Roundie towel is an absolute favourite of mine! I was gifted the Majorelle for Christmas 2 years ago and I take it EVERYWHERE. Perfect as a picinic rug, a warm blanket and of course for it’s intended use: A Beach Towel! BUY HERE or find a local supplier HERE

The Sweet Baker
THE BAKEHOUSE PINK BAKEWARE – Ok so these definitely make me want to get into that kitchen and bake some adorable treats! & who doesn’t love Pink! Give the gift that keeps on giving… Hopefully back to you in yummy cupcakes?! BUY HERE or in store at Woolworths

The #GirlBoss
KIKKI K ORGANIZER – Stationery is my weakness and Kikki K is the Mecca of stationery dreams with so many gorgeous things to brighten up my desk. My absolute favourite gift for the Business Woman in me is definitely a Kikki K Organizer. With the perfect amount of space to plan your day/week/month the large planner is my everything throughout the year ahead. The best part is popping a few add ons in your cart for stocking stuffers. They have gorgeous little notepads, pens and pouches that are great for quick little thank you gifts and Kris Kringle budgets! BUY HERE

The Luxury Lover
MOET ROSE CHAMPAGNE - A bottle Rose Imperial MOET is the perfect gift to celebrate the holidays! The gorgeous pink box alone is worth celebrating and the bubbles inside will have her smiling! Purchase INSTORE from any reputable Bottle Shop!

The Wander Luster
KIKKI K Leather Travel Wallet – Travelling in style with a gorgeous place to keep all your important docs and passport in one place is a MUST. Kikki K has this beautiful pink and lavender travel wallet in their new range and it is just so beautiful! If leather is a little out of the price range Typo also stock some gorgeous options in pastels for under $50! BUY HERE or in stores!

Creating a beautiful scene of endless colour, texture and divine detail this Luxe-Chic, Fairytale Garden Wedding brings forth feelings of an intimate, exquisite and ever lasting love.
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Inspired by an intimate, love story shared only with the bride and grooms nearest and most dearest. The trained eyes and lens of the fabulous We Are Twine captured this styled wedding shoot. With an endless array of pink hued blooms, glorious sparkle with metallic copper and gold tones, our incredible team, handpicked for their incredible talents and eye for detail, has created a fairy-tale wedding for the bride and groom hoping to draw their guests in, offering just a glimpse of their real-life fairy-tale.

Set in the ever so beautiful Evergreen Garden Venue, the perfect table, laden with shimmering pink tones and on-trend copper crafted in a way that only Beautiful Weddings Australia can create. Complete with stunning floral artistry in beautiful blooming topiaries. Arbours thick with lush greenery and gorgeous alter for our Bride and Groom filled with delicate fleurs. All manifested by the absolute talent that is Bella Bloom Floral Designs.
The sweetest divinity of this table certainly goes to THAT CAKE. Endless sparkle and adornment with a simple sophistication that every bride aspires to. With the elegant stationery to sit beside our table setting by Love Notes.

The exquisite Begitta - Bridal & Couture custom-couture "Venice" gown sets the melody in motion, extensive hand work went into creating this incredible piece. Exquisite French corded lace with added hand-made lace applique, stunning sheer sleeves with beautiful floating lace feature, right down to the glorious full length train with incredible scalloped detailing. 
Hair styles create by the ever talented A Fashionable Hair life and Makeup by Amanda Higl perfectly offset the gowns on this gorgeous bride and her maids! And where would a bride be without her maids, resplendent in beautiful white and ivory "Azalea" Skirts and Bodices with hints of beautiful lace inspired by the brides gown.

We cannot get enough of these amazing images, endless inspiration in each and every pic and we are so excited to share them with you! 

​Photographer: We Are Twine  | Styling: Beautiful Weddings Australia | Bridal & Bridesmaids Gowns: Begitta –Bridal & Couture | Florals: Bella Bloom Floral Design  | Hair: Aleesha Darke | Makeup: Amanda Higl Hair & Makeup  | Cake: Cupcaix | Suit: Black Jacket Suiting  | Stationery: Love Notes  | Venue: Evergreen Garden Venue | Models Bride: Zoe @ Dallys Models, Bridesmaids: Holly & Carlie @ Mistique Models, Groom: Harry @ Dallys Models

When boarding a fabulous Italian Cruise Ship as magnifique as the Cost Luminosa, one must dress appropriately! Particularly when your new collection is opening the fashion show on the top deck in front of hundreds of members of the press, media and the internet famous!

OUTFIT OF THE DAY
I absolutely loved embracing this "Carrie Bradshaw Moment" wearing a custom Tea-Length Ballerina Skirt by moi, Begitta - Bridal & Couture! Paired with a bust-cup slip in off white it was the perfect figure-hugging bodice to balance the sheer size of this insanely pouffy ballerina skirt!

When we came across this beautiful shoot we certainly, most ardently, fell in love. This lovely team have revealed the essence of the Bohemian Heart in the imagery captured by Malin of Willow Branch Photography.
Two beautiful souls in love - be it sisters, best friends, soul mates or lovers. We adore how this playful shoot captures the fun and true depth of what we share as women and the deep connection of two souls finding each other. ...

​“This idea started with a desire to capture and showcase a country boho themed bridal shoot that included pastel and lace in a beautiful rustic country setting, and we found the perfect location at Spicers Hidden Vale. As the small group of wedding professionals developed the idea, it blossomed into something unique and exciting, and something we really wanted the world to see!”

​The team were inspired by artistic country boho, beautiful white lace and delicate paper flowers. Bringing it all together to create feminine, romantic imagery in a rural setting, the entire theme reminiscent of the original meaning of boho; unconventional and artistic, with the added chic of amazing fashion. 

“Staying true to the classic boho bride with artistic inspired pieces, our stunning models Bree and Karla wore delicate paper flower crowns custom designed by Shell From Hanging Pretty, to perfectly complement the intricate lace of Begitta’s couture gowns in both style and personality. 
The flawless makeup and soft wavy hairstyle by Sammy from Alexis Harlow Makeup Artistry picked up the tones of the florals, creating a romantic, dreamy feel, adding another dimension to the bohemian style we were aiming to achieve. 
 
Our team came together with a clear vision and love for creating something truly unique, and this is reflected in the images captured by Malin’s smooth, colourful photography, the emphasis on natural light, and using the landscape that Spicers Hidden Vale put on show for us as a feature.
We believe these images will appeal to a wide range of artistic souls, with the same-sex aspect of the feminine boho wedding style, while at the same time being able to be seen in a general context as an example for close friends, sisters or bridesmaids in a bridal setting.“

CREDITS: Photography: Willow Branch Photography // Floral Crowns: Hanging Pretty //
Gowns: Begitta – Bridal & Couture // Hair & Makeup: Alexis Harlow Makeup Artistry // Models:
Bree Coleman (below left) & Karla Gutteridge (below right) // Venue: Spicers Hidden Vale

​As guests arrived the sun beamed in through the exquisite retractable roof of Cloudland's Rainbow Room, located on the top floor of this whimsical, chic and oh-so beautiful venue.

With incredible styling created by Nicole Ritchie Collections and the fantastic team at Beautiful Weddings Australia there could be no doubt that the surroundings would be lush. We weren’t disappointed! Their exquisite greenery wall flanked by exquisite floral walls created the incredible awe inspiring catwalk. The luscious fresh green floor runner along the catwalk was painstakingly put together by Bella Bloom Floral Designs using oodles of greenery and the countless hydrangeas . With staging by Staging Creations that looked like the ocean in reflecting the gorgeous gowns of the new Forgotten Garden Collection by Begitta –Bridal & Couture......

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens... These are a few of my favourite things!"

Had Julie Andrews ever seen a Bella Blooms bouquet she would be singing a different tune! Bella Blooms would definitely be in our rendition of the classic from The Sound of Music.

Every time we see the floral stylings of amazing Bella Bloom Floral Design we are transported to another dimension, where flowers talk and sing to your heart and soul and smell just as sweetly. Each and every amazing stem placed exquisitely in a unique arrangement. The wonderful woman behind the incredible artistry of Bella Bloom is the beautiful Kelly. Not only is this multi award winning woman incredibly talented but she is also a truly lovely person. From floral jewellery to exquisite little handbags made up of tiny little fleurs, we absolutely cannot get enough.

We have been working tirelessly with the fabulous Kelly on what we think will be the most exquisite florals ever! We cannot wait to see what she creates for our UNVEILED event, we think she might have something up her sleeve that you may have never seen… You’ll have to be there to find out first hand exactly how amazing this creation will be!

Want to see and experience more? Come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!
 
 

Have you ever dreamed of visiting Willy Wonkers Chocolate Factory? We sure have and whenever we see a Julie Whitehead Creation it’s all we can imagine her workshop looks like… Only bigger! With the amazing confections that Julie creates we’re sure her workshop is every bit as magical and sweet smelling as Wonkers Wonderland!
 
From the moment you pop a teeny Julie Whitehead Chocolate into your mouth you are transported to a happy place, we’re drooling a little just thinking about it. Not only does Julie crate bit szed magic she also creates the most elegant and delish wedding cakes. With a background in achetecture Julie creates the most sensational sculptures with her delectable chocolate.
 
We had a quick chat with Julie to find out a little more about her and the amazing work that she does! (*Pssst*- Don’t miss the part about the ladder, we’re blown away!)
 
 
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?                
I am a Chocolatier and create beautiful wedding cakes, simple or extravagant
 
What is it about weddings that you love so much?          
It is the biggest day in a bride and grooms life and I love that I can bring them some more joy and happiness with their cake.
 
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?          
A 13 tier cake that I created that I had to assemble on an enormous ladder.

What do you do in your free time?           
I paint, go to the gym and surf.

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?         
Fuchsia, I love pink, it warms my heart.

Favourite Cocktail?
Strawberry Daiquiri and espresso martini

Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?         
Billy Kart Restaurant in West End

Want to see and experience more? Come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!
 

 

Begitta - Bridal & Couture is the label that you have always dreamt of. From the minute you float into this celestial world you are transported to an ever-so-chic fairytale
romance.
 
The Begitta girl adores glamorous styling and
dramatic silhouettes. Gowns that are classic with a rich, modern twist that creates something divine and utterly unique.
 
The Begitta girl frowns upon the 'casual-closet' as she aims to bring a touch of luxury to wardrobes everywhere.
 
Founder Begitta Stolk has been trained in Paris, the birthplace of haute couture and refined her craft in the elite schools of London.
  
The core of Begitta celebrates all things feminine and has the ability to transport us to a time of OTT extravagance. “I believe that it is an absolute honour to create a special piece for an exceptional occasion and ensure that each client’s experience is just as wonderful as it is unforgettable.”
 
The Begitta girl is charming, delightful and
unapologetically feminine. The Begitta woman is the embodiment of poise and grace, with a hint of sweet and a touch of sass. 
 
“For the women who loves to be beautiful and unique, for the girl who loves to feel fabulous.”

IMAGE: Milque Photography // Producer - Justine from Beautiful Weddings // Styling: Nicole at Beautiful Weddings Australia// Gown: Begitta Bridal & Couture // Hair and Makeup: Twigdale //Florals Bouquet Boutique (brides bouquet, table florals, Adam & Eve chair florals)

“LADIES OF NEW YORK… FROST YOURSELF”
 
One of my favourite lines from the movie 'How to Loose a Guy in 10 Days' a fashion cult favourite for its gowns, guys and of course the jewels. Whenever I think of Kate Hudson in that yellow gown with that exquisite necklace my first thought is “I need that in my life”. Unfortunately I don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars to splurge on the Isadora Canary Diamond necklace, but thankfully we have found the picture-perfect option to get the look and the exact amount of sparkle! Enter Michelle of REDKI Jewellery.
 
With each piece lovingly created by Michelle, these sparklers will have you drooling. Please just keep it away from the jewels! Using both coloured and clear stones Redki offers the perfect accompaniment to your dream wedding gown. With so many designs to choose from and so many gorgeous styles and sets you are spoilt for choice.
 
We are thrilled to have Michelle and her Redki Collections at our fabulous Unveiled event, we took a moment to sit down with Michelle and find out a little more about her and her designs...
 
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do? 
Redki – Jewellery is an Award Winning Australian Jeweller, creating unique and beautiful Handmade Bridal Jewellery and Hair Accessories.  The confident bride covets Redki Bridal range as we are the ultimate destination for bridal jewellery and accessories.
What is it about weddings that you love so much?             
I love being part of a brides journey leading up to her wedding, helping her to be her most beautiful.  I love the stories and am honoured to be a part of her most special day.  The most rewarding part is exceeding a bride and Mother of Brides expectations and sharing hugs and tears, it is a beautiful moment that is treasured.
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?             
Creating a treble cleft as part of a hair piece and bracelet, the bride was a singer and piano player and music was her life, she wanted something truly special to honour her music as it is such a big part of her life and to have pieces that she will wear again at her performances, very touching and special.
What do you do in your free time?           
Draw, make jewellery, catch up with friends and walk on the beach
If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?          
Orange absolutely LOVE Orange, a beautiful bright and happy colour
Favourite Cocktail?         
Margarita
Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?            
I have two favourites: 85 Miskin and Montrachet
 

Want to see and experience more? Come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!

From Underwater images to incredible High Fashion Editorials, Beth Mitchell has the most incredible eye for those minute details.
With each flick of her camera shutter Beth brings the whimsical, the ethereal and awe inspiring to life. At a young age Beth was selling her incredible prints internationally in galleries all over the world. specializing in Fine Art and Underwater Photography she has honed her skills to be the Master of her trade with many trying and failing to follow in her footsteps in creating the perfect underwater shot.
For years Beth has worked solely in a creative capacity producing amazing print work for lovers of her work to hang on their walls. But now, praise the universe, she is offering her multidimensional talent to the world in the form of Trash the Dress photography. Now we want to be clear that Trash the Dress does NOT have to be a horrible experience in which you sling mud pies. Beth offers an incredible service to capture you and your gown submerged in an otherworldly dimension.
 
We got the opportunity to quiz Ms Mitchell on a little bit of what she is about...
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?
I specialise in the art of underwater photography. In your case, I encapsulate your beauty in what they like to call "Trash the Dress" but let's call it creating beautiful art UNDERWATER. I am a fashion photographer and a fine artist, which makes for a lovely combination.
What is it about weddings that you love so much?
Oh Weddings! Don't get me wrong, I love LOVE. But I love fashion more (maybe). For me it's about the beauty that is in the dress, who is the designer, what inspires this work of art? I find that some gowns are MEANT to be photographed and hung to keep them alive.
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?
As mentioned above, I'm all about that couture and beauty. So when I've photographed lovely women in gowns underwater, especially brides, it does give a very unique take on the "trash the dress" concept. I love to be part of that.
What do you do in your free time?
Frequent coastal trips (sometimes on the back of a motorbike, which I love), soaking in art, exploring new cafes and playing with my adorable cat Jetté
If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?
It's weird, my work is *BAM* colour. But myself, not as much. I would have to say Gold. Because if just goes so well with black.
Favourite Cocktail?        
Chocolate Old Fashioned - not just because I'm a fashion photographer, but because I cannot live without chocolate.
Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?
 LostBoys Fortitude Valley - gorgeous cafe. Like a dreamland. Beautiful iced mochas!
 
You can see some of Beth’s incredible work at our upcoming UNVEILED event and chat to her about your post wedding shoot! Pop onto THIS LINK to purchase your tickets!

Endless beauty is what Cloudland brings to the wedding planning table. With it’s incredible three-story high ceiling upon entering to the luscious and forever green foliage that grows throughout the main bar. Each and every facet and faucet of this incredible venue has been thought of and created in a way you could only dream of.
 

Upon entering Cloudland you will be blown away by it’s grandeur and whimsy. The retractable glass ceiling is just the beginning of the extravagance. With so many incredible rooms to choose from, each with their own individual feel. You would be hard pressed to find a venue, or anywhere ever, quite like Cloudland.
 
 
We got to know the lovely Katrina the Events Co-ordinator of the fabulous Cloudland…
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?         
I am the wedding coordinator for Cloudland and I tailor every wedding experience to each bride and groom to create a seamless and beautiful day.
What is it about weddings that you love so much?     
I love the precision of weddings and being able to create a beautiful setting from a blank canvas.
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?    
We held a Hindu ceremony which was a great experience for myself to learn the culture and understand the ritual involved in marrying into an Indian family.
What do you do in your free time?         
Spend time with my lovely fiancé planning our own wedding!
If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?           
Light Blue, it is such a fresh and airy colour  that makes me feel at ease.
Favourite Cocktail?
French Martini!!!
Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?        
Madame Hedges- I may be a little biased however I love Asian food and our new flavours and dishes are really delish!


Come visit the exquisite CLOUDLAND and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!
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The beginning of the rest of your lives is something that comes up at a wedding. Those first magical moments as Husband and Wife are some of those very special memories you will hold in your heart forever. Taking a moments to take in all these precious memories can be hard when you are living the moments as they come and jumping straight to the next.

Thankfully we have cameras that can capture those memories and moments that take your breath away. Malin of Willow Branch is an incredibly talented Brisbane based photographer with the ability to take your love for your partner into an image. Capturing the subtle glance, the silly smiles and the full hearts of every couple she meets. 
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We are so excited to have Malin and her beautiful work showcasing at UNVEILED. We couldn’t resist asking just a little more about what makes Malin do what she does. Take a peek…
 
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?                
I’m a professional photographer and I specialise in weddings and boudoir photography!
 
What is it about weddings that you love so much?          
Creating keepsakes for people to treasure forever!
 
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?          
A book arch for the ceremony! It was made entirely of old books.
 
What do you do in your free time?           
I spend time with my husband and my pets.
 
If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?         
Green; it’s my favourite colour and it symbolises growing, which I feel like I am constantly doing!
 
Favourite Cocktail?
Strawberry Daiquiri
Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?
ARIA
 
 
We cannot wait to see Malin and her gorgeous work. If you want to see and experience more, come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!
 
 

​“Would you all stand for this special moment as we introduce, for the very first time…. MR & MRS (Insert your new last name here!)!!!”
*APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE*
That’s the sound of your guest whirring and buzzing as they welcome you and your new HUSBAND into the room! Moments like these will never come again and the best part is that without a hitch your lighting, music and MC are all there ready and waiting to welcome you into your dream wedding reception. If you’re like us and music is like a soundtrack of your life then you will need the perfect playlist from those that do it best! Creating the perfect scene for your first dance with mood lighting and crystal clear sound then keeping your guests dancing all night with G and M’s wonderful DJ’s.
 
Here is what we learnt when we got to know a little more about the debonair Glenn of G&M DJ’s…
 
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do? 
We create fun, unique and memorable wedding celebrations through the use of our entertainment and lighting design.
What is it about weddings that you love so much?             
I love that family and friend gather to celebrate the love of 2 people. I love that a wedding is a celebration filled with joy and hope.
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?             
We had a lovely couple that had a live musician for pre-ceremony drinks who also taught the guests how to play the triangle and some little musical sticks. The couple then surprised the guests be greeting them at the pre-ceremony drinks. The couple then led the guests over to the ceremony area while the guests played their instruments that they had been learning together with the background music we played with the live artists adding in some vocals. It was a lovely atmosphere and everyone enjoyed being a part of it. That whole wedding event was like this. Amazing!
What do you do in your free time?           
I have 2 school age kids so in my free time I love to hang out with them and watch them grow.
If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?          
I would be rainbow swirl because I like variety and I believe that we all learn a little from everyone we meet and every experience we have, so hopefully I would then be able to help more people learn as I would have something to offer everyone.
Favourite Cocktail?         
Vodka, Lime & Soda
Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?            
My local Indian restaurant is amazing, yet I don’t even know it’s name!



Want to see and experience more? Come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!

Picture this...

It's the most special day of your life, today is the day you will marry your love and best friend. All your thoughts are on walking down that aisle to the man of your dreams and how all your family and friends will be smiling at you, for you, for you two. Your thoughts wander to how beautiful it will be, everything in place, everything taken care of and nothing to worry about. It's just you, your love and your family and friends having a magnificent time in your dream setting.

Now doesn't that sound PERFECT! Well it's all possible! How do you live out this most perfect moment on this most perfect day? Contact Beautiful Weddings Australia. These incredible ladies are like whirlwinds of organization, reliability and the perfect mix of pure romance and classic chic. They can create these perfect moments with a flick of their styling wands! There is certainly a reason this incredible service is multi-award winning. With an incredible showroom, like Aladdin’s cave, not only can they supply you your dream décor, centerpieces and aisle runners, they will put it all together creating your vision without you having to lift a finger. The perfect moment where all you have to worry about is… Well.. Nothing!

We are absolutely thrilled to have the incredible Beautiful Weddings Australia Team at our upcoming event UNVEILED – Wedding & Fashion Showcase! You can get up close and personal with gorgeous styling and meet the amazing women yourself in the fabulous setting of Cloudland, Fortitude Valley.
Pop over to THIS LINK to snap up your tickets!

Photography: Amanda at WE ARE TWINE 
Wedding Styling:  Beautiful Weddings
Hair and Makeup: Velbella
Florist: Jacqui M Designs
Gown: Begitta – Bridal & Couture (Gown created in Paris by Hand)
Sut: Black Jacket Suiting
Ceremony Celebrant: Benjamin Carlyle

​With an endless list of options Brisbane based Staging Creations offers the perfect service for your wedding day.
 
Staging Creations is a new company built on 8 years experience. With a passion for the industry along with our vision of safe, easy, quality stage and dance floor hire it has lead them to source only the best quality equipment delivered by friendly professional staff. Their aim is to set the standard for service with easy ordering and on time fast delivery and pick up. Their range of equipment and options, including customization means that they can deliver a stage or dance floor to suit your event and make it stand out from the crowd.
 
All packages include delivery, setup and pickup and they work weekends and all hours!
 
Staging Creations provides hire for any event imaginable including, weddings, corporate, parties, school events, sports events and fashion shows. Our creations include indoor and outdoor dance floors, bridal table risers, corporate presentation stages, band stages, seating risers, catwalks, camera risers, wheel chair access ramps and even pool covers.
 
We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Staging Creations in putting together our incredible event UNVEILED – A Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase.
 
Want to see and experience more? Come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!
 
 

When the aisle is swept and the tables are cleaned, once the moments have been lived and the love lingers in the space it dwelt for those magical hours of your wedding. There will be moments that you will hold in your mind, the first kiss as man and wife, Uncle Desmond’s chicken dance and your beautiful niece asleep across three chairs in the corner. But what about all those memories that slip away? The pictures you didn’t quite capture in your mind or the flashes of happiness you were a little distracted to see. Each and every moment that you certainly want to keep and relive over and over, those moments you want to show the new friends you make in years to come, or those who couldn’t be there to share them?
 
Welcome the amazing cinematography skills of Wrapped Up Media, that will be there for your special day to capture those exceptional moments for you to relive, share and cherish forever. Their incredible work speaks for itself, collating an incredible day into those highlights of moments you will just never want to forget.
 
We were lucky enough to take a moment to find out a little bit more about the wonderful team of Wrapped up Media…
 
 
In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do? 
Wrapped Up Media is a Brisbane based wedding films studio run by a young and vibrant husband and wife team, Joel and Kim Knights.
On location, Joel and one of our three other cinematographers capture the true essence of the day and every raw emotion. The team have years of experience in the wedding industry and over ten years in video production working on corporate productions and live concerts.
What is it about weddings that you love so much?             
We’re passionate about providing our couples with the very best way to remember their day that slips by so quickly. The best part about what we do is meeting and getting to know so many amazing couples, and sharing their stories.
Being able to do what we’re passionate about everyday; creating beautiful wedding films that are personalised, meaningful and cherished so much by our couples for years to come, is why we love what we do.
What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?             
A few years ago a Bride and Groom at a wedding we attended had a very strict schedule to maintain for their reception and a large family that all wanted to do speeches at their wedding.
They decided to pre-record all of their speeches on video by getting their family and friends together a few weeks prior to the wedding and by asking those abroad to contribute. It resulted in an entertaining, meaningful and unique way to approach this traditional part of the night. The best part was that they were able to keep it forever and watch it back at any time.
What do you do in your free time?           
In our spare time you’ll find us spending time with our two boys, Chad and Coban, and usually there’s a camera somewhere nearby to capture the mischief these two get up to.
If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?          
I’m not sure if white is a colour, but if it is, it would be my choice. It’s the only colour that has unlimited potential just by mixing it with any other colour.
Favourite Cocktail?         
Toblerone
Favourite Restaurant in Brisbane?            
Jamie’s Italian


Want to see and experience more? Come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!

 

You have the gown, the shoes and your gorgeous girls all prepped and ready for your big day. But to complete the whole look you need the perfect makeup. You want to feel like you, if just slightly more beautiful and glowing. You want to be comfortable in your wedding skin but you also want your makeup to last all day. And so we say – Look no further than Kylie Eustace of Kylie’s Professional.
Having searched the earth for the perfect mineral makeup that was completely natural, Kylie was at a loss to find the perfect product. The natural goods on the market just didn’t perform quite like they should and so Kylie decided that there was a need to create the perfect product, without all the nasty added chemicals. Fast forward a few years and Kylie has created an incredible product and business. Not only is her beautiful makeup 100% natural it also offers the most amazing coverage and each product in the Mineral Goddess range is full of luscious pigment that just glides on and doesn’t budge. Now that we have talked about how amazing the makeup is you will now be in awe of how absolutely amazing the woman herself is! With the perfect product you need the perfect skills and Kylie has those in spades. With her incredible eye for detail, her fun and personable nature, Kylie offers the complete package of perfect Bridal Makeup Artistry. With her incredible skills featuring in and on dozens if not hundreds of high fashion editorials, commercials, celebrities and tv spots, you really can’t go wrong in selecting her as your Makeup Artist of choice. 
 
We are absolutely thrilled to have Kylie creating the perfect makeup look for our Runway show at UNVEILED – Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase. Kylies incredible team will also be hosting a fabulous “Touch Up Beauty Bar” where you can get a little bit of the pretty for yourself!
 
Want to see and experience more? Come and see the magic for yourself at our UNVEILED - Luxury Wedding & Fashion Showcase - Click HERE for more details and tickets!
 

We are so absolutely thrilled to be launching THE ATELIER with an exciting new event in Brisbane! A fabulous Luxury Wedding & Fashion event hosted at the ever exquisite venue, CLOUDLAND, in the heart of Brisbane. Where beautiful brides, their BFF's and Mums can come and see the latest in wedding styling, services and bridal fashion.

Creating the perfect surroundings for what will be the most beautiful fashion and wedding fair you have ever seen. Blooms, Bubbles & exquisite canapés with the unveiling of beautiful new and exclusive- products, services and offers from Brisbane's best wedding vendors.
Think Chic and intimate with an air of modern sophistication.
 
Our fabulous sponsors Sirromet Wines will be providing each of our lovely guests a divine glass of Sirromet Sparkling Wine upon entry, with our hosts CLOUDLAND serving up a dazzling array of canapés to keep you sustained whilst viewing, mingling and admiring our incredible Vendors and their beautiful services. 
At 7pm the lights will dim, the catwalk laid and the roses primed for the debut of "THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN" - The latest collection from Begitta - Bridal & Couture. A stunning range of Bridal, Bridesmaid & Red Carpet gowns will grace the runway in what is to be the most elaborate and exciting collection yet for the Brisbane based Designer. 
 
Our lucky Bride-to-Be's in attendance will have the chance to win an exclusive custom gown By Begitta  Bridal & Couture, in addition to some incredible prizes from our Exclusive Vendors. 
 
UNVEILED
When: January 31st, 2016
Time: 4.30 - 8.30pm
Where: CLOUDLAND - Rainbow Room - 641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley. QLD 4006

We have a limited number of early bird tickets and early bird tickets for our ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE available until early January, General and VIP Tickets will be available after this date at the regular price so get in quick to save!
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What is the ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE you may ask?
VIP Guests will be treated to the ultimate in viewing pleasure. With front row seats to our incredible runway show featuring the latest collection from Begitta - Bridal & Couture. Beautiful gifts, treasures and specials in our extra special EXCLUSIVE VIP GIFTBAGS (With hundreds of dollars worth of freebies!). A fabulous post show VIP soiree, featuring a few treats and getting up close and personal with the beautiful settings and styling provided by Beautiful Weddings Australia. 


BE QUICK! BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Have you ever met someone and in an instant you knew they were one of those special people. The kind of special that makes you feel a little bit special, the kind of person you feel at ease with, comfortable and relaxed. Enter Amanda from WE ARE TWINE, she is certainly one of those incredibly special people. Not only does she create an incredible atmosphere around her she also takes incredible images of those moments that are just as incredible.

Taking pictures is something that certainly everyone can do but there is just something beyond beautiful about the moments WE ARE TWINE captures through the lens of her camera. Moments filled with love, light, emotion and definitely more than a thousand words.
Thankfully Amanda offers her incredible talents to the world in the form of Wedding, Engagement,  and portrait photography.
 
“We love capturing honest, heartfelt and joyful wedding moments of couples in love.” Says Amanda of We Are Twine,“To us, a wedding day is about capturing authentic emotions, details and moments with their closest family and friends. We become true storytellers, intertwining the couple’s story together on their joyous occasion. Our documentary style of romantic and emotive photography, allows our clients to relax, have fun and let their personalities shine through, while we capture all those loved-up moments.
You can see from these images why we are such big fans of Amanda and We Are Twine!

 WE ARE TWINE offers some incredible packages for couples for their Wedding Day and all the other special events that hold your love.

 “We provide a personalised service leading up to and after the special event, always striving to meet our client’s expectations through an open, warm and professional approach in all that we do.”
Take a peek at their amazing work on www.wearetwine.com.au

These exquisite little raw caramel slices are just divine as an afternoon treat or desert with the family. It is certainly one of the best caramel slices we have tasted, the fact that it is a healthy little treat we are soooo excited to make them! The fact they're made with clean ingredients makes them even better!!

INGREDIENTS
BASE
2 Cups Nuts (Almonds, Brazil Nuts or Walnuts)
1 Cup of Dates (Soaked)
Pinch of Salt
CARAMEL
1 Cup of Dates (Soaked)
2 Tablespoons coconut cream
2 Tablespoons organic peanut butter
2 Tablespoons raw honey
Pinch of salt
CHOCOLATE
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
2.5 tablespoons melted coconut oil
2.5 tablespoons Raw Honey
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In preparation soak 2 cups of dates minimum 30mins-1hr (or I soak mine overnight)
 
Nut Base- Using food processor/Thermomix blend 2 cups of nuts until it creates a crumbly texture and place in separate bowl
Put one cup of pre-soaked dates into processor and blend well with a touch of the juice/water from soaking. Continue to scrape down and blend until it becomes a paste.
Add nuts to date mixture with a pinch of salt and blend until it is well mixed.
Line preferred dish in cling wrap and spoon base mixture into dish, press down lightly and place in freezer whilst preparing the next step
 
Caramel- Clean food processor and add 1 cup pre-soaked drained dates. Add 2 tablespoons coconut cream, 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter, 2 tablespoons raw honey and pinch of salt.
Blend all ingredients continuously until it creates a creamy caramel– you may need to scrape the edges down occasionally. Spoon caramel evenly over nut base and place in freezer to set.
 
Chocolate top- In a bowl combine 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder with 2.5 tablespoons melted coconut oil and 2.5 tablespoons Raw Honey. Stir well and layer over the top of the caramel. Place in freezer to set for minimum of 3 hours. Once set cut slice into pieces and store in an airtight container in freezer.
 
Take a few slices out a few minutes before eating to thaw slightly. Absolutely yummy with an afternoon cup of green tea <3

A few of our Favourites from PIA DU PRADAL // with divine hats from THE HAT BOX

Stunning Collection from MAIOCCHI

Preview of THE IRMA J SMITH HOUSE OF FASHION // with hats from THE HAT BOX

TENGDAHL's Show Stoppers

BORA

Magnificence from DARB COUTURE

IMAGES: IAN GOLDING for MBFF

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EVENT // MERCEDES BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL - QC CLUB BRIDAL GROUP SHOW
Date: Wednesday 26 August at 7.00pm
Location: John Reid Pavilion, Brisbane Showgrounds
Designers: Elizabeth de Varga, Jordanna Regan Couture, Alter-Ego Brisbane, Brides Desire by Wendy Sullivan, Jack Sullivan Bridal, Paul Hunt and George Wu.
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Brisbane's Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival was nothing short of awe inspiring in so many ways but the highlight of the week is certainly when the incredible gowns of Brisbanes Bridal Designers take the catwalk to show off the latest in wedding attire.
The designers showed their exclusive collections to the fashionistas and brides to be in the stunning setting at John Reid Pavillion. The designers included Elizabeth de Varga, Jordanna Regan Couture, Alter-Ego Brisbane, Brides Desire by Wendy Sullivan, Jack Sullivan Bridal, Paul Hunt and George Wu.

Standouts were the incredible collection of George Wu gowns which never disappoint in being beautifully crafted and offering the latest in trends. Additional standout This year however Alter-Ego will be launching an exciting new Ready-To-Wear Bridal Range consisting of 14 different exquisite bridal gowns.

All designers featured exquisite laces, silks, tulles, chiffons and beautiful design, with a fuller skirts making a huge splash and an element of surprise in additional detailing on shoulders, bare backs and beautiful hemlines.

Such a fabulous show, take a peek at the highlights of the beauties presented by the magnificent Bridal Designers of the QC CLUB BRIDAL SHOW and be sure to check out www.mbff.com.au to find additional information about each designer and their stockists.

IMAGES: IAN GOLDING for MBFF