Showing posts with label floral. Show all posts
Showing posts with label floral. Show all posts

Friday, January 17, 2014

Bouquet Wrap Ideas

The wrap you choose for yourself and bridesmaids is almost as important as your gorgeous wedding bouquet. The wrap, being the ribbon, diamantes, buckle etc that ties the bouquet stems together giving your stems some zoosh, should compliment your flowers whilst being in theme with your wedding colours and decorations. 

We have gathered some of our favourites for inspiration, your florist should be able to give you some ideas also.

Brooches and Diamantes are a gorgeous addition for the bling loving bride
Feathers, beads and sequins for the winter bride
A rustic touch of material with a ribbon to compliment the flowers 
We love the gorgeous sparkly gold ribbon for a antique themed wedding
Hemp and Lace for the rustic bride
Lace and pearls for the vintage glamorous bride
Corset rhinestone wrap available on etsy.com
A simple touch of raffia and a brooch is romantically delicate
Adding initials on the bride and bridesmaids bouquet is perfectly personalised

Sunday, January 5, 2014

DIY Floral Headpiece

A fresh floral headpiece adds a gorgeous touch to a spring bride. Believe it or not they are very easy to DIY and we just love the imagery as seen on ruffledblog.com.

What you will need:
  • Sturdy wire
  • Florist Tape
  • Fresh Flowers*

*TIP: Be sure the flowers you choose are hardy as they will be sitting on your head, possibly in the sun for many hours. Delicate flowers will brown and wilt so we recommend roses, peonies, orchids, lilies and dahlias as these (plus others - check with your florist) will withstand the heat. To ensure your piece is fresh it would be best to assemble either the very last thing you do the night before or even better that morning. DO NOT store in the fridge as they will freeze the petals instead keep fresh by spraying with water.

Step 1: Make a crown sized to your head (we recommend going a little larger) with wire or you may like to choose a thin headband.

Step 2: Prepare your chosen flowers by cutting the stems down to around 7cm long and bunching them with some greenery, berries or feathers (be as creative as you like). Place the stems on the your crown and secure with florist tape by wrapping it around over and over until safely secured. Continue doing this until your crown is as full with flowers as you wish.\


Source: www.ruffledblog.com 
Source: www.ruffledblog.com 

Goodluck - we would love to see your DIY headpieces so be sure to send them in!

Yasmin xo 



Friday, December 13, 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

Bedroom Decoration Tips and Ideas!


 On my set of drawers I love having pretty scented candles lit as it adds a luminous glow to a dark room and keeps it smelling fresh! As a centrepiece I used a portrait of one of my favourite icons, Marilyn Monroe, to set the mood for my room and to be used as a focal point for my space.

 Fresh flowers from your garden or a store can brighten up any space as well as providing a fresh scent and natural feel. I love placing pink flowers in my room as it matches the decor and adds more colour to a neutrally based room!

 I love my perfume collection and the bottles are just to cute not to show off! I've placed the perfume under a silver tray that I found at a thrift shop, not only does this add an extra feature to the bottles but it also keeps them looking clean and organised. 


 On my bedside table I like to keep a soft scented candle and soft flowers to keep this space of my room nice and calm. I have place a photo of my younger self in an even frame, the photo colours match my rooms colour palette so it won't be confusing against the eye. 

 I like to have a well lit lamp next to my bed so it's easy for me to read at night. I got this lamp from target and i'm obsessed with the cut out floral design on the lamp shade, especially since it matches my bed spread! I got my bedspread from PB teen and I decided to go for a neutral colour so I could have multiple colours in my pillows. Personally I love lots of pillow on my bed as It makes my room feel very luxurious and girly. It also adds an interesting feature to my space.

 On the floor I like to keep a fluffy rug next to my bed as it adds more texture and dimension to a small space. I chose a dark neutral colour so it will be easy to maintain and won't be a distraction from the rest of the room. 

 I like to make my desk look fun, cute and overall more enjoyable to look at when i'm working or studying. It's a good idea to have a nice clean space when using your desk as it can help you stay focused for longer and not be as distracted from your set task. 


 On my top shelf I like to add statement pieces and accessories that reflect my style and that will add a pop of colour to the neutral desk. I've added vintage crystal perfume jars across the top shelf to give a glamourous 'shabby chic' feel. 

 On this side of the top shelf I have gone with a shell theme. I have decorated a glass jar, box and bra with shells that I collected a few summers ago. I think it creates a bit of a quirky look as well as a calming feature to my room. I mixed this theme up with candles and crystal perfume bottles. 

 Placing flowers in bowls of water can create an interesting and unique centrepiece, it also helps visually balance out the desk. 


I have balanced out my book shelf with matching the height on both sides and having a tall centre piece in the middle. I like placing my books in different directions to add some interest to this space. I like to store my electronics and personal items in cute patterned boxes to add another feature to my room. 


  On my little table I like to place my favourite items and accessories so they can be shown and used more frequently. I have placed the table on the diagonal to make my room not look so boxy. I have also added objects of different heights to create interest for this space. 





xxx

Monday, November 25, 2013

Ariana Grande inspired outfit of the day!






Skirt- 1& 20 blackbirds, crop top- missguided, shoes- therapy wedges, hat- witchery, necklace- sportsgirl, cardigan- factorie, bag- mimco. 

xxx

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Jimmy Choo Exotic Perfume Review


Jimmy Choo Exotic is a hot new limited edition fragrance for 2013 that reflects a free spirited and confident vibe! This perfume is for the exuberant character gal, who sparkles with her mischievous and sexy personality.
Jimmy choo's iconic signature python skin used on their accessories and shoes, is featured on the box to display and reflect the perfumes luxurious and exotic scent. The intense fushia bottle symbolises a glamorous and expensive lifestyle of a playful and strong woman.
This fragrance is perfect for the up coming warm months in Australia, the fresh and fruity scent is suitable for the beach and tropical night life.
Once spritzing this fragrance on you'll be certain that you will be smelling great for hours without having to re apply. The scent will start out magnetically strong and then fade into a soft intoxicating sexy fragrance.
Overall I give this fragrance a 4.5 out of 5 stars, it's almost perfect and is suitable for any lovely lady who is after the wow factor!

Top notes include black current sorbet and pink grapefruit.
Middle notes feature tiger orchid, exotic passion flower and floral notes.
Base notes are patchouli and tart raspberry.

How gorgeous is the bottle design!
The free bag with Jimmy Choo Exotic makes a great beach tote for the upcoming summer!
xxx

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Vintage floral



Today I wanted to create a print inspired by vintage floral wallpaper with a modern twist. I wanted the original motif to look old and worn with faded floral paintings, and then modernised by turning it into a mirrored print. I would love to one day get this printed on some silk fabric and make some light palazzo pants out of it, or even a shabby chic bed cover!
xxx


Tuesday, January 29, 2013

A 'sustainability' theme with a little bit of vintage & some rustic tones

As our loyal readers know, at The Wedding Gurus we love to celebrate those who take a chance and do things a little 'differently'. We love to bring you inspiring pictures and ideas of those who have been courageous enough to try something unique and have pulled it off fabulously.

Vintage themes are definitely a popular choice with couples and wedding stylists and our readers are always on the look out for interesting and inspiring ideas, but the wedding we are bringing you today was much more than simply vintage it carried the theme of 'sustainability'.

The wedding of Leah and Mawson was held in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills town of Woodside  -approximately 38km's south-east of Adelaide City, at Bird in Hand winery.

Take a look at the wonderful ways they have recycled, reused and incorporated produce to create an amazing and fresh look.




Leah's dress was by local designer Caleche Bridal (Norwood), although Leah herself designed the sleeves of the vintage inspired dress.


 Leah spent many months collecting individual recyclable pieces including some pictured below


With the stark contrast of the background against the lucious green lawn and vegetation of the property, this was the perfect setting for a natural look


Some of the local wildlife also managed to steal a small piece of the spotlight




The uniquely brilliant and delicious cake was made out of layers of gourmet cheese.





These arrangements were an assortment of local wild flowers and plants


The couple actually grew all of the herbs that were beautifully placed on the tables with great effect and added to this were lemons and limes for the guests to take home.


The cheeseboards pictured above were actually made by the brides father from old wine barrells in an effort to promote recycling ideas. 


 

These completely cute wooden pegs were used as place settings and the whole scene set amongst the wine barrels with splashes of green herbs and colourful fruit was a sustainability fans dream.




Heirloom seeds were even given to the guests as gifts on the table 




We hope that some of these great and unique ideas have inspired you to think outside the box when it comes to your own wedding. Leah and Mawson have certainly gone to great lengths to create a reception that truly represents who they are and what they believe in and which hopefully reminds us, even just a little to remember what is important to us when it comes to planning our big day.

The Wedding Gurus
xxxx