May

18

Finding the right caterer to complement and enhance the style of your wedding is essential to your reception’s success.

Good food catering is vital to the success of a wedding reception. These days, people are incredibly savvy when it comes to the quality of food on offer. More and more couples are seeking excellence in both the quality and presentation of the food they’re choosing for their wedding reception, rather than being concerned with serving copious amounts of alcohol.

A good wedding caterer should understand this instinctively and should also be able to create the appropriate ambience. Bearing this in mind, interview as many caterers as you can at least six months prior to the event.

The degree of enthusiasm a caterer demonstrates and the rapport you have with them will affect your choice. Shop around and find one that understands your wishes and makes you feel comfortable. There are loads of caterers out there, so you need to have some patience and ask a lot of questions.

Peter Rowland Catering has produced thousands of Australian weddings for almost 50 years in creative and innovative ways. They pride themselves on listening to your dreams and ideas and making sure they happen for you!  White Card Food and Events also provide a fantastic service, matched with equally mouth-watering cuisine. Your guests will remember the food and the service, so great catering is essential!

Cured salmon, tomato tian and native basil pesto by Peter Rowland Catering

Sashimi rice paper roll by Peter Rowland Catering

French tasting plate by Peter Rowland Catering

Assorted macarons by Peter Rowland Catering

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Here comes the bridal expert

May

16

Fresh off the Manhattan runway and straight to the Australian shore comes the Henry Roth Designer Days.

April is a huge bridal month in New York City where designers in New York, around America and worldwide tempt retailers with gowns that are becoming more glamorous, more creative and surrounded by more competition.

Henry Roth and his sister Michelle Roth, who commenced business in New York City in the early 1990s, have just come off a hot Manhattan runway exuberant with the reaction inspired by the trends, and are planning three Aussie designer days with a twist.

Henry and Michelle are based at the largest bridal store anywhere in the world, Kleinfeld, with an impressive position – number three out of 75 designers. “It’s always really exciting straight off a Manhattan runway to present some of the new collection in-store in Australia to brides that are equally as discerning as they would be anywhere in the world,” says Henry. The main Henry Roth Designer Days include Sydney, Townsville and Adelaide, and Melbourne with an informal visit planned.

Trends are exciting because it’s all about striking gowns, vintage lace and texture that has a sculpted feel, is asymmetrical and therefore has a very individual feeling.

“When you look at the world and so many things are becoming corporate and being pushed into bite sized, predictable, option less choices there is nothing more that I love than to really personalise the Henry Roth experience. We have limited availability so that the gowns are special, I provide brides with my mobile number and email address should they require assistance and we have the joy,” says Henry.

Henry’s visiting dates are: Sydney – Saturday May 19
Townsville – Tuesday May 22
Adelaide – Thursday May 24 and Friday May 25
For further information contact Sarah Barnett from Henry Roth 02 9211 1733 or email sarah@henryroth.com.au

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Stationery style

May

15

There’s more to your wedding stationery than the invitation. Your stationery suite can include save-the-date cards, RSVP cards, gift registry cards, ceremony program, place cards and more.

Your wedding stationery should reflect your wedding theme in some way. You may choose to mirror the colour palette you have chosen for your wedding or decide to use a favourite motif.

Just remember that you can use your wedding stationery to tie together many of the elements of your wedding including the flowers, finishing touches and decorations.

If you’re having a modern wedding, opt for a modern invitation with a sleek or minimal design to portray that feeling. If you’re planning something with a vintage twist incorporate lace or dusty colours into your stationery.

The choices in wedding invitation designs are endless, so don’t be afraid to be creative. Select from a range of glossy papers and translucent overlays decorated with anything from ribbons, flowers, diamantes, pearls, embossing or even hand-drawn pictures to represent the exact type of wedding invitation you want.

For those struggling to come up with ideas on the type of design they would like for their wedding invitations keep it simple. A good place to start is to first choose the size of the invitation, then things like colour and decorations can come later. Or look to the flowers you have chosen, a pattern detail on your wedding gown or a family heirloom.

Cristina Re stationery

Ello There stationery available at Etsy

Invitations by Minted

Ansita Designs available at Etsy

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Elegant embellishments

May

14

We just love the way that embellishments can take an ordinary dress and transform it into something special. By adding a touch of glitz to your gown, you can create an instant look of glamour and luxury, which is probably why so many top bridal couturiers adorn many of their gowns with a little touch of glitter. Embellishments are also great if you’re trying to achieve a certain look or theme for your day, such as vintage or elegant glamour, as it is the perfect addition to highlight any features of your dress and can really complete your ensemble.

Under the bust line

A common spot for an embellishment is to have it belted under the bust line. This is very flattering on your waistline and suits a certain style of gown, such as A-line, sheath or mermaid. It creates a very classic, chic and flattering illusion.

From left to right: Anna Campbell, Karen Willis Holmes, Karen Willis Holmes.

Shoulder sleek

Another way to wear an embellishment is on an off-the-shoulder design. It accentuates the interesting feature of the shoulder strap and the details adds depth to the gown. A beautiful feature for brides opting for the one shoulder gown.

From left to right: Luci Di Bella, Anna Campbell, Gwendolynne

Just a touch

For brides who want just a teeny tiny touch of sparkle and shine, there are plenty of options to add your piece of bling to your gown. A little clasp, or a brooch, or even a bit of detailing on the back.

From left to right: Gwendolynne, Mariana Hardwick, Mariana Hardwick

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RACV Healesville Country Club

May

11

Wedding Open Day

Breathtaking Receptions & Ceremonies

You’ve decided to get married and now there’s so much to plan! If the idea of a countryside wedding tickles your fancy, check out the Country Club Wedding Open Day and view the venue’s lovely surrounds that are perfect for your ceremony and reception. You can wed in their architecturally-inspired gazebo and then enjoy your reception in the stunning grand Ballroom, which will be set up on the day with decorations and table settings for an ideal reception. It’s also a great opportunity to talk to specialists from the Yarra Valley including florists, cake decorators, musicians and the club’s own wedding coordinator, events staff, chef and beauty therapists. Tours of the club’s facilities will be running every hour. Also, if you do choose to attend the open day, you’re eligible to enter the draw to win a weekend for two including a full buffet breakfast – the perfect post-wedding weekend away!

Venue: RACV Healesville Country Club, Yarra Glen Rd, Healesville

Date: Sunday 27th May 2012

Time: 10am to 2pm

For enquiries or to register please email our Wedding Coordinator kristine_fisher@racv.com.au

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