Crowning Glory
Going through a bit of a crown phase at the moment - delusions of grandeur perhaps. Would love to get my hands on any one of these lovelies. Have ordered a few things from Etsy so I can't wait to get them.



No 1.Votive holder from Danish design company House Doctor via Nelson & Co in New Zealand. No 2. Rhinestone crown brooch from Dusty Road Antiques via Etsy. No 3. Vintage pewter crown filigree pendant stampings from Foundlings via Etsy. No 4. Paper crown made from vintage papers from Carnivale of Fortune. No 5. Papeterie Crown from Bell'occhio. No 6. Crown and bird photo from Suzanne Duda's photostream on Flickr.

Posted by Jane Cameron

White Out

One of my favourite sites for homeware is Whiteport - their products are dreamy, delightful and oh so desirable. We featured their sweet linen lingerie bag in our latest issue.





Well I found out some jolly good news today - they've launched their wedding registry this month. You may find it hard to choose what to include - I would simply say 'absolutely anything please'.

Posted by Jane Cameron

A Few of My Favourite Things (well one of them anyway...)

Our latest issue is packed full of the most gorgeous real weddings. They are a real insight into the details that are important to brides today. Here at Wedding Style Guide, we're noticing a real trend towards couples choosing interesting venues for their reception to minimise their decoration spend.

One of my favourite real weddings from Issue 12 is that of Nicki and Ben. It looked like such a relaxed and fun day - minimal effort but maximum effect. Their venue was already brightly decorated meaning they really had to do very little to make the space look spectacular. Definitely something to consider if working to a budget.





Their photographs were taken by the lovely Shona Henderson. Her photographs seem to capture the real emotions of the day.

Posted by Jane Cameron

You Scream, I Scream....

We all scream for ice-cream!!
I love it when I find a new and inspiring blog and this morning in the office Jane and I got so excited looking at Amy's blog Eat. Drink. Chic. Amy has some amazing free downloads to theme parties, weddings and much more. The below pics are from a DIY Ice-Cream Parlour Amy created for her readers. You can download all of the labels and templates absolutely FREE! What a great idea for a summer wedding.











Posted by Emma Henderson

Pom Poms

I've had a few queris as to where you can buy the tissue paper pom poms from yesterday's post. I am pretty sure Martha Stewart was the first one to sell them on her craft website, but I can't find them there any more. So the next place I thought to look was etsy. There are a number of sellers selling the pom poms like Party Poms who sell a huge range of colours, they also ship worldwide.

If you are feeling crafty you could try making them yourself, here is a link to Martha Stewarts' website which shows you step by step how to make them. If you do try - Good luck! I tried, and the result was not pretty!!


Party Poms pom poms

Posted by Emma Henderson

Cake Makers

If you're like me and always looking for cute ways to make a cake display interesting, you must visit Layer Cake Shop. There are lots of differnet cupcake wrappers, decorations and sprinkles from which to choose.









Posted by Jane Cameron

Biscuit Envy
Elizabeth Syer, our London Correspondent, just sent through a link to this gorgeous website, Pretty Tasty in the UK. These aniseed biscuits are what caught my eye - so exquisite in their detail. They suggest having them made with holes so that they can be hung as ornaments. What a lovely idea.











Posted by Jane Cameron

Postscript...
Further to my recent post about the lovely monogram book, I thought I'd show you the reason I knew this book was meant to be mine. On the first page I opened, I saw this one…





I knew it was a sign I had to take this book home. This is the only monogram I have removed from the book, but I've marked the spot from where it came so it can easily be replaced.

I've temporarily put it inside a beautiful 1800s frame I bought at the Portobello Markets in London. I am undecided about the best way to mount it - but I'm sure it will come to me. I love the convex glass and delicate details around the metal rim of the frame and think it is a fitting home for this lovely letterpressed insignia.

Posted by Jane Cameron

Glorious Green
With more and more people choosing the eco option it's never been a better time to go green. Green, white and silver make such a clean, crisp statement for any party. Fresh is the name of the game when the palette is green; there are so many ways you can use this colour to great effect. Obviously flowers are a great place to start. By mixing foliage with your blooms you'll create an eco-inspired wonderland. Bridesmaids will always look dashing in green as will groomsmen with crisp white shirts and swish green ties.

Green & White by EmHarrison featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Click on the Polyvore to view the pieces in more detail

Back in Issue 5 of Style Guide we ran with green to create the eco-friendly story Going Green. We incorporated green into every aspect of the story. Designers Guild 'Kashima' wallpaper was used as a table runner, which adds instant colour to any table. The pattern from the wallpaper was then transferred to the glorious Cake Stories cake with great effect. Wheat grass potts were used as placecard holders, while disposable bamboo crockery and cutlery was a super-duper eco-friendly option. The Going Green stationery featured in the story can be bought at our online store. Make your contribution to the future of our beautiful planet and go green!


Going Green in issue 5



Posted by Emilie Harrison

A Day In The Country
Last week I blogged about the beautiful country garden wedding inspiration I found at The Brides Cafe. It reminded me of one of my all time favourite weddings which we created at the breathtaking Golding Vineyards. The whole Style Guide team were involved with our fabulous photographer Claudio Raschella documenting the day. A unique agricultural fair theme was the couple's vision, with fun and relaxation the order of the day for guests. A few years have passed now since the wedding, and it is so nice to once again revisit such a wonderful day. The perfect inspiration for a country wedding!







The couple spent months before their wedding lovingly making home made jams and preserves for the stunning self serve produce stand for their guests.





The garden inspired selection of flowers included Asters and Dahlias which we arranged in vintage preserving jars. Each jar was finished with a swing tag revealing the flower variety in true agricultural show style.





Photos Courtesy of Claudio Raschella

Find more of this gorgeous wedding in Wedding Style Guide issue 4

Posted By Annabelle Kerslake

Three Potato...More
Yesterday I received an order from Three Potato Four in the US - oh how I love their ever-changing range. They were nice enough to include a lovely little surprise within my package - these great metal type slugs, in my initials. Their matt-silver finish matches the finish on my computer perfectly so I have positioned them squarely on my desk - just incase anyone forgets where I work!





They would make a great addition to a wedding tablesetting, one initial letter for each guest - a nice keepsake for everyone. Contact Three Potato Four for more details.

Posted by Jane Cameron

A Few of My Favourite Things
On a recent trip to Paris, I visited the incredible Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, a market that was seemingly never-ending. Towards the end of the day I found a beautiful little stall selling the kind of books you'd find in a movie. Every turn revealed a new treasure. And then I found this, complete with gilded pages and gold fastenings...



As an avid fan of monograms, I was spellbound by this comprehensive collection - all together in the one book. The book's owner had collected monograms from letterheads and envelopes and catalogued them, adding hand-written notes to some.



I knew the value of this book as I had seen one very similar in the archives of our State Library. My heart was pounding as I asked the price in my best basic French. 450 euros. Gulp. Did I hear right? Yep, 450 euros. Ok, I had to have this so I made him an offer. We bantered a little until we agreed on a price, ok, done deal - I just had to pop over to the cash machine to get some money. When I returned he had it all wrapped for me and handed it over in exchange for the large wad of notes ('don't think about it' I was telling myself - 'you'll never find another' etc etc).

Upon arrival back at our hotel, I opened it up and started to flip through. There were pages missing. There were torn out pages. A whole section of red wax seals had been removed. About 40 pages I estimated had been torn out. I was totally and utterly devastated. I was leaving the next day and couldn't have returned to the seller even if I was brave enough to confront him. I felt deflated and disappointed that he could have abused my trust. Still a lesson learned I suppose.

I didn't look at the book again until I arrived home, but having forgotten some of the hurt, I was again enthralled with what I had and am still to this day, overwhelmed by the intricacy and workmanship required to produce some of these pieces. Even with its missing pages, the book is still an incredibly comprehensive collection of monograms from the 1700s to early 1900s - around 200 examples I am guessing. It is a constant source of inspiration and pleasure to me as I try to imagine the lives and stories of the people behind the ciphers.

















I hope you too enjoy the beauty of this book.

Posted by Jane Cameron

Sunday Suppers
I have been following the Sunday Suppers blog for a little while now and am a huge fan. Sunday Suppers run themed cooking classes in Brooklyn and combine beautiful food with gorgeous table settings. Their latest Supper had a Moroccan theme which included a dessert table by my favourite Amy Atlas (who we featured in Issue 11) and included goodies by talented Aran Goyoaga (from the beautiful blog Cannelle et Vanille). I just wished I lived in NY so that I could go to one of their classes!







The table design below was for a farmers' market dinner. I love the hessian table cloths and menus printed on brown paper bags. Would be perfect for a rustic wedding reception.







All Photography by Karen Mordechai

Posted by Emma Henderson