Inspiration

With autumn round the corner in Australia, there’s no better time to look to Pantone’s colour of 2015 for bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses and flower girl dresses. Pantone is known worldwide as the standard language for colour communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer.

So now that he’s popped the question, it’s time for you to do the same – to your beloved bridesmaids, that is! From DIY ideas to pamper treats, there are many creative ways to ask your closest girlfriends and family to be part of your bridal party.

You could trawl through all of the beautiful runway photos from the Fall 2014 bridal collections for hours… I may or may not be speaking from experience. These are my top picks, from Alexander McQueen to Vera Wang. I hope they give you some inspiration for your dream dress!

Lady Gaga looking stunning in the exact Satin Wrap Gown that we stock in our showroom! This dress can be manipulated into so many different styles, I’m half pleasantly surprised and half disappointed that Miss Gaga went for such a popular, and well, normal, style.

There are plenty of reasons to get married in winter – greater venue and supplier availability, good lighting for photos, flowers last longer, makeup lasts longer, groomsmen stay happy in their suits… And everyone gets the chance to snuggle up!

Wedding favours are one of those little details that can be easily overlooked when planning a wedding, but a little detail goes a long way with your guests. The concept of giving your guests a gift to take home as a momento of your wedding has survived for four centuries, so there must be something to it. In 16th Century England, it was common to be given a lace or ribbon knot to represent the couple’s bond of love.

There is much shock value involved in the process of organising a wedding. Although we’re all warned that prices skyrocket once you mention the “W” word, there isn’t really anything to amply prepare you for the figures at the bottom of quotes. The cake is no exception.

If you’re after an island wedding, this is it. Situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island boasts breathtaking views at every corner. I was half-expecting the postcard view to fall to the floor and reveal a green screen. All week. This is probably why more than 400 couples choose to tie the knot here each year.

I’m talking about the most expensive item of clothing you’ve ever bought. You spent years lusting over dresses in bridal mags, days dragging your mother to every bridal shop in a 100-km radius and hours stepping into dress after dress, until you finally found it.