LilyM Hats

 

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

 

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!

 

Ginger and Gold

 

 

Ginger and Gold started the same way all great ideas are born…over a bowl of heavily spiked Christmas party punch!

Ally and Zahra were just couple of bridal store stylists when they decided to bridge the gap they encountered all too often, finding wedding dresses that are modern, fun and ooze personality.

Whilst Ginger and Gold as a business is only a baby, Zahra and Ally have a combined total of 6 years in the bridal industry. These two darlings know a thing or two about making a woman look her best and they’re confident that their knowledge and individual flair will delight the raddest of brides.

Outfit is the key word here, as Ginger and Gold are known for more than just their dresses. They also 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’.

With a gorgeous studio located in East Brisbane, Ginger and Gold is not your average bridal label. Their designs are rich with story and full of enchantment. Each piece in their collection has been carefully designed, redesigned, prototyped, cut and sewn by Ally and Zahra themselves. So you know that every single item is made with loads of love!

See more of Ginger and Gold’s drop-dead designs on their website or Facebook page.

 

GORGEOUS GOWNS

The perfect wedding gown can make you feel like royalty and the amazing designers from the last Brisbane Wedding Festival know how to do it right.

With beyond gorgeous designs and fabric that will make do a double take, their gowns were a massive hit with brides to be on the festival runway.

 

JENNIFER GIFFORD DESIGNS

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Jennifer Gifford makes the kind of gowns that make your heart skip a beat.

A mix of old-school design and a modern approach sets Jennifer apart from the pack. With designs that appeal to clients looking for a classic silhouette with a modern twist, she brings personality and uniqueness to her work through use of unusual fabrics, colour and prints.

Jennifer works closely with each bride personally, creating a gown that suits and fits her clients to perfection. Having a wedding gown made by her is more than just fittings and appointments. It’s about experiences and memories created with your loved ones that will last a lifetime.

 

LELUJAH

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Finding a beautiful wedding gown is usually number one on a brides to-do list. Look no further, Lé-lujah Fashion Design specialise in stunning made to measure bridal wear that is sure to make you giddy with excitement.

Beginning their journey into bridal wear over 5 years ago, this lovely label emerged into the wedding industry with a strong vision and a bright future.  Starting with designs for one-off formal gowns for clients, the success and growth of their label has led to collaborations with some incredibly talented suppliers in the wedding industry.

Lé-lujah specialise in bridal design, both couture and ready-to-wear and have a passion for blending your ideas with their own signature style to create a unique design you’ll fall in love with. They work closely with each bride from consultation to final fitting, creating a gown that’s exclusively theirs and detailed to perfection.

 

GEORGIA YOUNG COUTURE

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Georgia Young Couture make the kind of gowns that Brides dream of.

Specialising in made to measure Bridal gowns and evening wear, this small team of dressmakers are experts in their field.

Each gown is hand made under the one roof in Fitzroy and is lovingly created from start to finish by their experienced Couturier.  Involving clients fully during the process, Georgia works closely with Brides from the first consultation, through to selecting the perfect fabric and watching the gown take shape throughout the fittings.

Unique and original designs make this couture boutique a favourite with Brides to be. Georgia’s loves for finding that perfect balance between a classic feminine shape and mixing it up with a modern, fresh design, make her stand out from the pack.

 

Special mentions:

Primula Floral Styling – bouquet

AVideas – fashion parade

Christie MIllinery – headpieces

The Beauty Case – Hair & Makeup

 

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

 

 

GORGEOUS HEADWEAR

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

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Perfect accessories are a must for any bride and Bow and Lace create showstopping pieces that compliment any outfit.

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.

This amazing vendor will be joining us the next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016.  Come and see Bow and Lace’s creations for yourself, tickets are on sale now!

Until then, you can find Bow and Lace on their website or visit them on Facebook.

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FOLKLORE FANTASY – INSPIRATIONAL STYLED SHOOT

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With such an enchanting setting, you can be forgiven for thinking this quaint stone chapel nestled in it’s rolling hills is something straight out of folklore.

All the right ingredients required in a pursuit of happiness start here. From the well-maintained gardens to the finer details inside the chapel, you can’t help but allow yourself to be carried afar to a time of old.

Henzell Chapel, located in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay Hinterland, can only be found by word of mouth. It has an elusiveness about it, only adding to the allure and captivation of it all, begging you to lose yourself in your imagination and to rediscover the charm of simplicity once again.

This shoot was put together by an all star cast that you can find at the Brisbane Wedding Festival in less then 3 weeks time!

Juddric Photography captured some truly breathtaking images.
Gorgeous hair was styled by Hair By Popular Demand aka Weddings By Popular Demand – yes Alana is a celebrant with a secret double life as a hair stylist.
A well painted face needs to go along with lovely locks and Karla from Blissful Makeup didn’t fail to deliver.

Come and chat to these lovely down to earth wedding professionals on January 30 at The Brisbane Racing Club. Grab your tickets HERE!

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JENNIFER GIFFORD DESIGNS

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Jennifer Gifford makes the kind of gowns that make your heart skip a beat.

Launching in 2009, she had previously worked for other bridal designers in Brisbane before taking the plunge and setting out on her own.

A mix of old-school design and a modern approach sets Jennifer apart from the pack. With designs that appeal to clients looking for a classic silhouette with a modern twist, she brings personality and uniqueness to her work through use of unusual fabrics, colour and prints.

Jennifer works closely with each bride personally, creating a gown that suits and fits her clients to perfection. Having a wedding gown made by her is more than just fittings and appointments. It’s about experiences and memories created with your loved ones that will last a lifetime.

Jennifer’s designs are beyond gorgeous and we are so happy that she will be joining us at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s a must for all brides to be. Until then visit Jennifer on Facebook or her website to see more of her amazing work.

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GEORGIA YOUNG COUTURE

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Georgia Young Couture make the kind of gowns that Brides dream of.

Specialising in made to measure Bridal gowns and evening wear, this small team of dressmakers are experts in their field.

For founder Georgia, three years of working in the couture industry was not enough. With a desire to inject her own signature style into her work, Georgia Young Couture started with humble beginnings on the dining room table. Within six months her business had generated enough growth and interest to move into a new home, an old graffiti studio in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. Wtih the help of her fiance, she turned the rundown building into an amazing Bridal boutique that is a delight to visit.

Each gown is hand made under the one roof in Fitzroy and is lovingly created from start to finish by their experienced Couturier.  Involving clients fully during the process, Georgia works closely with Brides from the first consultation, through to selecting the perfect fabric and watching the gown take shape throughout the fittings.

Unique and original designs make this couture boutique a favourite with Brides to be. Georgia’s loves for finding that perfect balance between a classic feminine shape and mixing it up with a modern, fresh design, make her stand out from the pack.

Georgia Young Couture is in hot demand and we’re beyond excited that they will be joining our line up of amazing vendors at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s going to be a great day that you won’t want to miss! Until then, you can find Georgia Young Couture on their website or visit their Facebook page for more information.

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LE-LUJAH FASHION DESIGN

 

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Finding a beautiful wedding gown is usually number one on a brides to-do list. Look no further, Lé-lujah Fashion Design specialise in stunning made to measure bridal wear that is sure to make you giddy with excitement.

Beginning their journey into bridal wear over 5 years ago, this lovely label emerged into the wedding industry with a strong vision and a bright future.  Starting with designs for one-off formal gowns for clients, the success and growth of their label has led to collaborations with some incredibly talented suppliers in the wedding industry.

Lé-lujah specialise in bridal design, both couture and ready-to-wear and have a passion for blending your ideas with their own signature style to create a unique design you’ll fall in love with. They work closely with each bride from consultation to final fitting, creating a gown that’s exclusively theirs and detailed to perfection.

With bridesmaid options that compliment a myriad of bridal styles, this label is a must for all brides-to-be searching for that perfect dream dress.

Make sure to come and meet them at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club. Until then, you can find them on Facebook or visit their website for more details.

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