We’ve found that beautiful handmade jeweller you’ve been looking for

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Supposedly men spend around one to three months hunting down that perfect engagement ring! Our tip, highlight this article and leave it somewhere super obvious and save everyone some time. Ok, so subtlety is not a strong suit of ours, but who doesn’t love someone confident in what they want!

But seriously, the incredible duo, Mark and Rox from Mark Neil Jewellers are some of our absolute favourites. Lovingly handmade, beautiful and functional pieces of jewellery, that are also uniquely feminine and edgy. Line them up for a custom designed engagement ring and perfectly matched wedding bands and while you’re at it, some stunning pieces for your Bridesmaids. Nothing says ‘Thank you for standing by me in my slightly obsessive bridezilla moments’ quite like gorgeous jewellery.

Here are a few of our favourites, and we will no doubt be found drooling over more of them at our Brisbane Fair coming up on November 17.

Photo by Dani Drury Photographer

Meet Winston Wolfe Custom Leather Jackets

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When we first came across Winston Wolfe we were instantly head over heels in love. Firstly, what is not to love about timeless leather jackets? But secondly, when we realised they could be hand painted and customised for your wedding day, then we were ready to make it facebook official.

Established in 2012, Winston Wolfe is the go-to leather label for the cool-femme woman. Winston Wolfe leather pieces can be paired back with slip dresses, trainers, denim and lace. You can also have them customised in hand painted typography to make it really personal to you. Jackets come in black and ivory leather as well now too and are the perfect addition for the non-traditional bride who would like to bring some edge to their wedding day ensemble.

Winston Wolfe has fast evolved into a cult brand and boast being worn by people such as: Pip Edwards, Elle Ferguson, Amanda Shadforth, Katie Modern and Jennifer Hawkins to name a few. Their Instagram account alone will have you super inspired for your edgy wedding and get you looking the part with a jacket created especially for your wedding day.

Make sure you head over to their website and Instagram and get acquainted!

In Style

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Every girl knows that finding the perfect wedding outfit is KEY! Lucky for us, we had some amazing talent at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair. We love supporting local labels and businesses and the designers that were apart of this year’s fair knocked our socks off with their stunning creations.

Ivie White

Ivie White amazed us with their ‘stand out from the crowd’ designs. This fab label is known for their signature silk dresses that ooze understated elegance and effortless style. Each of their pieces are made right here on the Sunshine Coast using only the best fabrics and beautifully beaded laces, and their timeless designs are the perfect compliment to the stunning Queensland backdrop. Ivie White’s designs are perfect for a modern bride looking for a one-of-a-kind dress.

Hide and Rose

The girls from Hide and Rose seriously had us drooling over their gorgeous jackets! This label delivers a splash of colour, beauty and artistic style to create a treasured piece of wearable art for your wedding day and the years to come. Their team of skilled artist’s paint each leather or faux leather jacket by hand with a Hide and Rose design specially customised to incorporate the bride’s personalised sentiment, whether it’s a wedding date, new last name or favourite quote…the possibilities are endless. This is the only business of it’s kind in Australia and this awesome label donates a portion of every purchase to charity. Amazing!

Ginger and Gold

Outfit is the key word here, as Ginger and Gold are known for more than just their dresses. The girls behind this Brisbane label create killer jumpsuits, dresses long and short, and mix and match separates in non-traditional fabrics, so you can choose what suits you best. Not only that, the ladies even offer alterations to some of their designs, so you can really personalise your outfit until it’s the perfect ‘one’. From being ceremony chic to reception ready, Ginger and Gold have you covered.

LilyM Hats

LilyM Hats is the creation of experienced milliners, Lynda and Brenda, who together produce unique hats and headpieces to match your dream outfit. Their team uses only the best quality products to design and create each masterpiece. This dynamic duo has designed their own ‘Scintilla’ range of silk abaca, the perfect material for creating standout headwear, and their new bridal range is constructed with the finest silks, pearls, crystals, beads and embellishments. LilyM Hats have also taken the time and care to have the wire dipped in gold and silver, so the luster of each piece stands out from anything else you’ve seen, to create masterpieces that you will keep for generations.

Photo credit: Daisy Chain Weddings

LilyM Hats

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Looking for the ultimate showstopping accessory? Introducing LilyM Hats!

LilyM Hats brings together the daughters of Lily and Mary, sisters that cherished each other until the end when Lily passed away in 1997. Their daughters, cousin’s Lynda and Brenda have made this label a reality because of their love for their Mother’s, their passion for fashion and a dream to create one outstanding legacy.

Experienced milliners, Lynda and Brenda produce unique hats and headpieces to match your dream outfit, using only the best quality products to design and create each masterpiece. Their desire propelled them to start sourcing top quality supplies throughout Asia and the Philippines and to set up a sourcing office in Hong Kong, the hub of the fashion industry.

Known for specialising in their laces and feathers, and more recently in the finest dyed, stiffened sinnamy. Not only that, this dynamic duo have designed their own ‘Scintilla’ range of silk abaca, the perfect material for creating standout headwear. LilyM Hats new bridal range is constructed with finest silks, pearls, crystals, beads and embellishments. They have also taken the time and care to have the wire dipped in gold and silver, so the luster of each piece stands out from anything else you’ve seen.

Have you got your early bird tickets yet?! Be sure to come see LilyM Hats creations for yourself at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair! And to view more of their work, visit them on their website or Facebook page.

Sunset Shoot

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What happens when you combine an amazing bunch of creatives, the A Darling Affair team and the stunning Sunshine Coast mountains? Ummm…one of our favourite shoots ever!

A few months ago, one of our A Darling Affair dream teams put together the perfect Autumn photo shoot. The Sunshine Coast is home to some spectacular mountain walks and wanting to create something a little different, they weren’t afraid to be a tad adventurous and hike up beautiful Mt Ngungun, the ultimate backdrop for dreamy, love-filled photo’s.

Fun was the order of the day, and Babushka Ballerina provided the perfect dresses for a bride who loves a splash of adventure, The Beauty Case was (as always) on hand with stunning, on point wedding hair and makeup, amazing images were taken by the very talented Juddric Photoraphy and Rose and Heart provided a bouquet of flowers that would make Mother Nature swoon!

We just love how these images turned out! Be sure to come and meet some of the amazing vendors that put together this photo shoot at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair this October. Early bird tickets available now!

GORGEOUS HEADWEAR

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Every bride dreams of looking her best on her wedding day. And a beautiful dress needs beautiful accessories.

The A Darling Affair team are lucky enough to be able to work with some amazing designers, seeing their creations take shape is amazing! These crafty ladies create beautiful head pieces that are almost too gorgeous to wear…almost.

Whether you’re a gypsy goddess, modern muse or beach babe, these vendors have the piece for you.

CHRISTIE MILLINERY
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Introducing the oh-so fabulous Christie Millinery, a multi-award winning professional Millinery service, specializing in bridal and special occasion headwear.

Each Christie headpiece is unique and elegantly hand crafted by Certified Milliners, ensuring quality Millinery that will last a lifetime.

Not only beloved in the wedding industry, Christie’s millinery designs have donned Royalty and won many awards, including the national Oaks Day FOTF finals in Flemington, Australia.

Whether it be a traditional veil, Mother of the Bride Hat or Bridesmaid headpieces, Christie Millinery is dedicated to creating your dream headpiece.

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Komorebi Bride was born from a desire to create a luxurious line of head pieces designed for a bride to express their inner gypsy goddess.

Komorebi Bride uses only the best materials, including top quality sterling silver, genuine gemstones and fresh water pearls. These amazing creations are a luxury items that is made with the utmost love and care, to be treasured and passed down to others.

Also offering a custom design service, brides are able to work exclusively with the designer to create their own unique and perfect headpiece for their special day.

BOW AND LACE

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With a desire to bring something new to the local bridal market, Bow and Lace offers simple elegance with pieces that compliment your look instead of overpowering it.

All pieces are 100% handmade with love, precision and care from amazing designers to bring a delicate touch to your big day.

Bow and Lace care not only about quality, but also functionality, simplicity and beauty.

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

CHRISTIE MILLINERY

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Introducing the oh-so fabulous Christie Millinery, a multi-award winning professional Millinery service, specializing in bridal and special occasion headwear.

Each Christie headpiece is unique and elegantly hand crafted by Certified Milliners, ensuring quality Millinery that will last a lifetime.

Whether it be a traditional veil, Mother of the Bride Hat or Bridesmaid headpieces, Christie Millinery is dedicated to creating your dream headpiece.

Not only beloved in the wedding industry, Christie’s millinery designs have donned Royalty and won many awards, including the national Oaks Day FOTF finals in Flemington, Australia.

Lovingly constructing head wear for over 5 years, the team at Christie Millinery work alongside bride’s to create breathtaking, one-of-a-kind designs that will reflect your own personal style.

Using luxurious products and quality finishing techniques, this amazing team will astound you with their creativity and finesse.

Come and meet Christie Millinery at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival, held this coming Saturday, January 30th and hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club. Tickets are on sale here.

Until then, find out more about Christie Millinery on their website or Facebook page.

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KOMOREBI

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Komorebi Bride was born from a desire to create a luxurious line of head pieces designed for a bride to express their inner gypsy goddess.

Also offering a custom design service, brides are able to work exclusively with the designer to create their own unique and perfect headpiece for their special day.

The perfect accessory any boho bride, we are so excited to have this amazing business joining us for our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016.

To see more of Komorebi Bride’s creations, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: A DARLING AFFAIR BRISBANE 2016

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You’re hearing straight from the horses mouth. We have been keeping this under wraps for some time now and we are excited to announce our new Brisbane venue to kick off 2016!

The Brisbane Racing Club is a unique venue that has our hearts racing with delight. With it’s fantastic history and character the venue is opening it’s doors to loved up couples tying the knot.

A Darling Affair will be filling the venue to the brim with the most creative, friendly and jaw dropping displays put on by our Darling vendors. Our festivals are full of life, colour, fashion, live music, fun and flavours.

We are also excited to be teaming up with some incredible sponsors who will be bringing out the big guns to make this event pop!

The Beauty Case will be heading up the fashion department and looking after the interests of all our style savvy brides-to-be. You will be inspired by some stunning fashion parades and a visit to the Brisbane Racing Club’s Bridal Lounge to try on some designer wedding gowns.

Moreton Hire is bringing one of their huge marquee’s that will be packed with some insanely talented wedding vendors. You will experience their grand marquee onsite – not just in a brochure. It’s all about the ‘experience’ when you come to A Darling Affair.

The amazing team behind AVIdeas is going to deck out the fashion parade area for your viewing pleasure with a stunning display and they will be going gangbusters with their incredible lights through out the outdoor areas as the sun goes down and the night life starts.

It will be our biggest wedding festival to date. Your not going to want to miss this, with more big announcements to come so stay glued to your screens.

Where: The Brisbane Racing Club, Ascot (home of the Eagle Farm Markets)

When: January 30, 2016 – 2pm to 7pm

To get you excited here is our exclusive promotional shoot to get you ‘chewing at the bit’ and wanting to grab a ticket to the event. Put together by an all star cast featuring The Beauty Case, Jennifer Gifford Designs, Florido Weddings and Bella Blooms Floral Designs, all of whom you will be able to visit at the fair.

It’s just a taste of what’s to come!

THANK YOU SUNSHINE COAST FOR HAVING US! – WEDDING FAIR RECAP 2015

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We were so thrilled to be back on our own turf on The Sunshine Coast last Saturday! We have a soft spot in our hearts for our local crowd, both the vendors and the new brides and grooms to be, that come through the gates.

A Darling Affair’s events are all about creativity, inspiration and the friendliest vendors who are genuinely excited for you on your engagement to the love of your life. There were darling guests and wedding suppliers grinning from ear to ear and having a good old laugh as we walked around the venue of The Chapel Woombye.

When Elephant Met Zebra – our official photographers captured the days events to perfection for you to relive all over again, OR if you couldn’t make it you can see it for the first time and think damn I should have gone!

The weather forecast was a high percentage of rain. However, the heavens were kind to us and the sun shone down for us all to have a ripper of a day.

There was live music, food and drinks on the lawns and photo booth fun. Workshops by Trent & Jessie Photographers on wedding day photography and Coco Bride ran one on stationery styling, were bonus features at the event.

Simply Style Co decked out a beautiful bridal and suit collaboration with their gorgeous hire range. But wait there’s more!

The Fashion Parade was the highlight of the event and it still gives us goosebumps thinking about it. It was located under a magnificent nordic tipi by TIPI LUXE. Seriously you will fall in love with them. Just glorious!

Simply Style Co once again added simple touches of styling to the catwalk and Heavenly Blooms out did her self and created a beautiful hanging feature along with crowns and bouquets for the fantastic models from Katz Management.

The Fashion Parade was orchestrated by the wonderful talents of our fashion team led by Khesanh from The Beauty Case. With Khesahn at the helm, her team whipped up flawless make up and feminine natural hairstyles that were topped off by Komorebi Brides beautiful headpieces. The talented wedding gown and suit suppliers such as – Bohemian Brides, Willow Hastings Designs, Erin Clare Couture and Wil Valor inspired our darling guests who took front row seats.

We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to our incredible sponsors Hello May and Sunshine Coast Brides Magazine for their coverage of our event to get A Darling Affair out there to you darling people.

We were so stoked with the amazing talent. Thank you for putting on a fabulous show our incredible vendors. You make us so happy. It just keeps getting better every year! Let’s do it again sometime!

So feast your eyes on these wrap up images and don’t forget to head to our Sunshine Coast Vendor Directory to find the vendors who were there in all their glory!

There are more images to come in the next few weeks and we can’t wait to show you EVERYTHING!!!

Wishing you all the best for your wedding planning. We hope you made some great connections and enjoyed your A Darling Affair experience!

The ADA Team xxx