Pretty as a Picture
I wanted to share these photos with you as they didn't make the magazine but were too beautiful to remain unseen. The bride is one of our photographers, Amanda McLauchlan and her dashing groom is Ivan Bate. Their wedding was held at the Centennial Vineyards in Bowral, New South Wales.

Amanda looked every bit the lady in her vintage dress, complete with lace headpiece. Earlier in the day she sported sweet lace gloves and a crocheted shawl, she looked fantastic. Such a fun day, full of friends and family - just the way a wedding should be.




Photographs by Rebecca Rosconi

See other photos from Amanda and Ivan's wedding in Issue 8, on sale now.

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

To Infinity & Beyond

One of the most talked about photography studios in Australia, Infinity Photography, has made the move south, opening a brand new studio in Melbourne's wedding district, High St, Armadale. Infinity prides itself in having Australia's best documentary style wedding photographers working out of both their Sydney and Melbourne studios, which means you'll have the best photographers on hand to capture your special day. I suggest you head to their website www.infinityphotography.com.au and check out their amazing selection of wedding photos. They truly are works of art!









Infinity Photography will be taking part in The Wedding Establishment, which will take place in Sydney at The Tea Room QVB on Wednesday 23rd September and in Melbourne at Comme on Wednesday 30th September. Wedding Style Guide is super happy to be the official bridal media partner for this truly glamorous event so be sure to visit www.weddingestablishment.com.au to purchase your tickets. And be sure to stop by Inifity to discuss your wedding day photography!



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Pretty Promotion

Yesterday I received a lovely little package in the mail from Annabel and Dorathee at Belathée Photography in New York. We have featured their beautiful photographs in previous issues - their style is quite modern which I like.






Vané Broussard's wedding photographed by Belathée featured in Issue 9.

Anyway, I digress... inside the package I received in the mail was a little consertina leaflet, about the size of a business card when all folded. It opened to reveal a selection of their beautiful photographs. I thought this would be a really nice way to commemorate a wedding as a thank you gift for guests - an insight into the entire day.







When placing photographs directly next to one another like Belathée have here, consider placing a busy one (with lots of detail) next to one with a plain background - a close-up shot perhaps. This will make it easier to distinguish the different photographs from one another. Also, consider the colour palette, choosing pics that will complement one another. A stunning black and white photograph placed amongst colour photographs can also look very effective. If it's all a bit much to organise it yourself, consider asking your stationery designer if they can do it for you - that way you know it will match everything else you've used throughout the wedding.

We're currently working on another one of Belathée's wonderful weddings that we will be featuring in Issue 13 - it's stunning.

Posted by Jane Cameron

Love it

I was looking at the amazing Elizabeth Messina's blog kiss the groom and found this image from a wedding that I just loved! The bride is wearing gorgeous Christian Dior peep toes and her groom has colour co-ordinated his socks - such a cute shot!


Photography by Elizabeth Messina

Posted by Emma Henderson

One Boy One Girl....

One of our favourite weddings in the next issue (which we are madly working on now!) is of American couple Nicole and Adam. Nicole is actually a very talented photographer (see her website here) and has just launched a new site called One Boy One Girl dedicated to her wedding photography. Below are some beautiful examples of her work. Keep a look out for Nicole's own wedding in our next issue - on sale 23.09.09!


















photography by Nicole Hill Gerulat


Posted by Emma Henderson

Oh So Sweet....
Our savvy friends at SugarLove Weddings and White Designs have celebrated their 10 year anniversary in true 'Hampton's Style'. The brain child of Director Leigh Taylor, SugarLove Weddings' new home has brought her vision of sophisticated elegance with a touch of the Hamptons to life. Nestled in the tree lined streets of style hub Woollahra, Sydney - stop by for the SugarLove treatment and you will be joining an elite list of celebrity clients, including Uma Thurman, Cameron Diaz, Renee Zellweger and Cate Blanchett - all who have enjoyed some SugarLove magic.









Posted by Annabelle Kerslake

Pretty Polly
I have recently been in discussions with the lovely ladies at Sarah Kaye Representation about the amazing photographs by UK photographer Polly Wreford. I first noticed Polly's pics in some of my favourite English magazines and was thrilled to find an enormous portfolio of work online. Polly's photographs are nothing short of stunning. I'm sure you will agree they are terribly inspiring.











Posted by Jane Cameron

The Best Exposure
The lovely girls at Belathee Photography have let us know they have updated their website. Be prepared to spend hours on their site, admiring the wonderful photographs taken at weddings held all around the world.

We recently featured Vané (from Brooklyn Bride) and her husband Chad's wedding in Issue 9 which was shot by Belathee - the photographs are amazing.



Posted by Jane Cameron

In Love with Sugarlove

Last week Annabelle and I made the trip to Sydney for the official launch of the simply gorgeous Sugarlove studio in Woollahra. Leigh and Bradley were the perfect hosts, providing simply delicious food from Katering and champagne trom Tattinger. They have done quite simply a marvelous job of their new studio. Of course pictures of Sugarlove weddings adorn the walls giving it a warm and homely feel, something you notice as soon as you enter the studio. Every bit of detail has been carefully crafted by Leigh, making it the perfect place to sit down and discuss your wedding day photography. Here's a peek at the studio and some of the guests who attended. To learn more about Sugarlove's fabulous work visit www.sugarloveweddings.com or www.sugarlovepictures.com.


We love that Leigh has kept the amber crystal door handle on the main door, one of the buildings original features








Our Editor Annabelle with Home & Away actress Ada Nicodemou, myself and wedding planner extrodinaire, Anthony Del Col


Luke & Libby Trickett and Lindy & Barry Goodwin


Actress Christie Hayes, Sugarlove photographer & Director Bradley Patrick and Sugarlove studio manager Prue


Designer and new Mum Lisa Gowing with the lovely hostess Leigh

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Elise Gow Joins the Blog World!
Award winning Australian photographer Elise Gow has just launched her new blog. With gorgeous photos from her clients weddings it will give great inspiration for your big day. Each week she'll share with you their very latest shoots of gorgeous brides and cute kids as well as hints and tips for those of you planning your wedding, along with all the very latest news from the Elise Gow studio. To view the blog visit www.elisegowphotography.com/blog.







Posted by Emilie Harrison

Bright Spark

Shona Henderson is a fabulous young photographer based here in Adelaide. We featured one of her weddings in Issue 12...



Well, congratulations are in order as last week Shona took out the 2009 SA Atkins AIPP Wedding Photographer of the Year and Editorial Photographer of the Year awards.



Here is her stunning, winning wedding photograph...



Well done Shona - we always knew you were fabulous.

Posted by Jane Cameron