Get your Reception LIT

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Question… when was the last time you curated a large scale lighting installation to deliver perfect ambience, wow factor and timed specifications for ‘I can see what I’m eating’ and ‘dancing shoes ON’?

Oh never, yeah us too.

So in the interest of saving our sanity, let’s all decide to bring in the professionals when it comes to lighting up the wedding reception.

And when we say professionals, we tend to think of Out of the Dark Event Lighting. They are ambience geniuses and specialise in seriously show stopping installations. We cannot wait to see what they create at A Darling Affair, it’s sure to be a talking point and no doubt they will be swiftly filling their calendars with bookings.

We’ve selected a few of our favourite looks they’ve recently created, and are currently dreaming of what they might come out with next. All hail the lighting legends!

Wedding Lighting

Rattan & Mass Greenery
This is a bohemian classic and creates some serious chill vibes for your evening. Mix and matching the shades creates a layered, less uniform effect. We also can’t stop staring at the gorgeousness that is the accompanying floristry from Bower Botanicals in this installation. Amazing!

 

Wedding Lighting Sheer

Sheer Linens
Ethereal and perfectly diffused for a soft, whimsical glow to the evening. A small cluster of these would be a gorgeous feature over the dance floor or bridal table, or regular lines above long feasting tables would take your guests’ breath away.

 

Wedding Lighting Fairy Lights

 

Fairy Lights en masse
A classic approach which never fails to set the romantic, twinkling scene. Paired perfectly with an overabundance of florals and greenery for a true secret forest feel.

These lighting legends will be at the fair and boy are you going to love meeting them! So head on over to the website and grab your tickets now.

A Darling Affair Official Campaign Reveal

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We are so excited to share with you our biggest shoot yet! We worked hard as a team to pull off one of our most vendor filled shoots in the history of A Darling Affair… and boy did everyone pull out all the stops.

The concept was to produce a shoot that would give couples a taste of what a day at A Darling Affair would look like. We are all about bold, bright, friendly, stylish, feminine and fun weddings…  so together we worked to create a shoot that would showcase that.

Thank you so much to everyone who was a part of this shoot. It really was a team effort! For full credits (it was a big team!) scroll down to see the full list.

If this shoot is anything to go by, A Darling Affair November is going to be the greatest day ever! Don’t forget we have Early Bird tickets available for a short time only, grab yours here. Scroll on to see this beautiful shoot for yourselves.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: www.pruefranzmannphotography.com.au/

CREATIVE DIRECTION: www.wholeheartedstudio.com.au/

STYLING: www.himandherevents.com.au/

FURNITURE HIRE:  www.theperfectpartyco.com.au/

MAKEUP: www.thebeautycase.com.au/makeup-and-hair-services.html/

HAIR: www.jodycallanhair.com.au/gallery/

DRINKS CART: www.gatheringevents.com.au/

ICE-CREAM BIKE: www.wheelandspoon.com/

PHOTO BOOTH: www.instakombi.com/

CAKES: www.hanselandgretelcakes.com.au/

VENUE: www.brc.com.au/functions/eagle-farm-venues/

FLOWERS: http://www.mrsgibbonsflowers.com.au/

SIGNAGE: www.ejrdesigns.com.au/

NEON SIGN: www.neonrepublic.com.au/

JUMP SUIT / SEPARATES: www.gingerandgold.com.au/

GOWNS: www.jennifergifforddesigns.com/

JACKETS: www.winstonwolfe.com.au/

TINSEL JACKET: www.shoprachelburke.com/

SUIT: www.urbbana.com.au/

Amazing Event Hire

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Whether you’re planning a DIY dream or need someone to do all the heavy work planning your perfect wedding, our event hire vendors are hard to beat. These amazing businesses pulled out all the stops to help us create the ultimate party space for our Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair and we couldn’t recommend them enough!
 Hat’s off to the amazing Out of the Dark Event Lighting! Their amazing team worked so hard from start to finish to create a cozy setup that our guests LOVED.
Recognising a gap in the market, Out Of The Dark was born to fill the need for modern and stylish lighting for events and celebrations. Providing a unique interior feel to all of their setups, Michael and his crew do everything from creating lighting plans, sourcing product selections, dreaming up custom designs and providing installation.
 
 Perfect Party Co. know how to do it right. With talent oozing out of them, this fab business gave 200% to make the Fashion Lounge look STUNNING.
The sister company to Out of the Dark, they offer an all-inclusive service of planning, styling, floristry and hire and can handle everything from proposal to reception pack up. Headed up by the lovely Amey, she and her team work with a network of creative wedding industry vendors and have managed events from Brisbane to Auckland and Fiji, with guest lists ranging from 20 to over 500!
A Darling Affair have been so lucky to have Equip 4 Hire onboard as a sponsor to make the Fashion Lounge possible. We love working with them and couldn’t recommend them enough! One glance at their product list is all you need to see that they are able to provide everything from the marquee, lighting, dance floor, tables and chairs, right through to the linen and cutlery. This awesome business can provide just about anything for your perfect DIY wedding and are more than happy to do the grunt work with set up and take down. Picturing something that they don’t have on their product list? No worries! Equip 4 Hire love trying new things and are always keen to hunt down that perfect item that their clients are dreaming of.
How gorgeous is that greenery wall!?? An established business in Sydney for 14 years, Fairylight Curtains owners Jayne and Inigo made a sea change to the coast and expanded their family business while they were at it. For them, this was the perfect creative outlet in an industry that they truly love. Fairylight Curtains provides stunning backdrops and ceiling drapery for weddings, celebrations and photo shoots, and since moving to Queensland they have expanded their product range to include flower walls and green walls. Every instagramers dream! Their gorgeous backgrounds look fantastic with props and have endless uses! Whether it’s for an eye-catching centrepiece, used as a photo backdrop or front and centre during a ceremony…if you can dream it, these guys can do it.
A big thank you to Asha Jane & Co. who made our gorgeous gold A Darling Affair sign that we had above the door of the chapel and some other lovely bits and pieces for the fair. Designer Kelly is the brains behind this popular Laser Cutting Studio based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Making ready made & customised wooden & acrylic products, they make the perfect keepsake for any wedding or home.
It’s impossible not to fall in love with this talented guy and his amazing creations! Twisted Mr provides everything that a balloon loving customer could want. From giving small intimate affairs a splash of wow factor, to working alongside stylists to brings a large scale venue to life. Specialising in organic balloon garlands, jumbo balloons, confetti balloons and tulle balloons, there’s nothing that he won’t do to create the magical decor that you desire.
Starting off by creating designs for family, Event Letters owners Dave and Katie were inspired to share their talents with other couples looking for a unique way to set their wedding apart from the rest. Each and every one of their letters and props are designed, machine cut and hand finished locally by the Event Letters team. Filament style bulbs recreate a vintage carnival feel that their clients love, while also having the option of customising the letters with coloured bulbs to perfectly match the palette of your celebration. All of their props are fully dimmable, making them able to create the perfect vibe and ambiance for whatever type of wedding you have your heart set on.
Photo credit: Daisy Chain Weddings

Stationery Love

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The Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair sparkled with old world charm thanks to our darling stationery vendors. These talented ladies got us all inspired with their dreamy calligraphy skills and gorgeous paper goods.

Artist Danielle is the talented creator of Lindqvist Ink. Specialising in fine art stationery suites for weddings and events, her range includes invitations, save the dates and RSVP’s, plus on-the-day items such as place cards, menus and seating charts. Danielle’s skills have seen her published multiple times in publications across the globe, it was a treat to see her work for ourselves!
 The Frankie Collective partner with brides, mums-to-be or event planners to create luxe paper stationery. From the first mention of ‘save-the-date’,  all the way through to individually hand-lettered place cards and thank-you’s, stationery has the ability to leave a lasting impression. On top of paper stationery, designer Jane Hill also offers custom or hire options of signage for your wedding or event, as well as stunning wall prints and beautiful little bits and pieces to make your house a home.
 Little Duck Calligraphy
Designer Tess is the brains behind the oh-so-gorgeous Little Duck Calligraphy. Tess is highly sought after for creative collaboration both in Australia and internationally and has been featured in magazines worldwide.  Tess works together in a partnership with each and every client she has to create the wedding stationery of their dreams, from save the dates to thank you notes and everything in between.
Photo credit: Daisy Chain Weddings

Blooming Lovely Style

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The Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair has come and gone for another year! We had such an awesome line up of vendors, it’s hard to put our excitement and love for them all into words…but we’ll try! First off we have some big love to share for all of the talented florists and stylists. These guys brought their A game!
In an industry where trends are constantly changing, Nat from Heavenly Blooms is a florist that evolves with the times. Her unique style inspires her to take risks and think outside of the box, designing floral creations that are wild and organic. Nat is such a talent and Heavenly Blooms creations beautifully mimic nature while also reflecting the vision drawn from the world around us.
Gloriosa Florals brought some magic to the fair with an array of beautiful blooms and an absolutely fabulous floral arbour that wowed all of our guests. Florist, Sarah, is a genius at creating breathtaking arrangements and is known for her bouquets, reception florals and showstopping hanging chandeliers. Based in Brisbane, Gloriosa is a full-service florist specialising in weddings and their team travel to the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowomba, Tweed Coast, Byron Bay and many other amazing venues in between to bring some magic to your special day.
Cloud Nine Weddings is a multi-award winning business and an absolute must for anyone planning a wedding or celebration on the Sunshine Coast. This awesome business has everything you could ever need to create your dream wedding. Cloud Nine Weddings can organise decorations, help with finding the perfect ceremony location, assist with council permits and just about anything else you can think of to help make your celebration seamless. They also supplied A Darling Affair with some stunning signs on the day of the fair, we couldn’t have loved them more!
Is there anything better than working with your BFF? With backgrounds in Visual Merchandising and PR/Marketing, besties Demi and Emily decided to put their heads together and start Harper Arrow, a bespoke events business that could cater to any number of guests.
Based in Brisbane, Harper Arrow offer a range of styling packages that can be individually tailored to create your dream celebration. Whether you’re after a DIY hire or someone to handle all of the nitty-gritty details for you, Harper Arrow brings a little bit of magic to any event.
A big shoutout to Boho Sisters! These girls know how to turn heads! Their team created a chic and relaxed oasis on our Picnic Lawn, making it the perfect spot for couples to unwind in between cruising the fair. We still get googly eyes just thinking about this beautiful space.
Boho Sisters are known for their unique styling talents.  Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, their fresh take on wedding and event styling is refined with a personalised, relaxed approach. The girls have made a name for their romantic and intimate affairs and the gorgeous spaces that they create have made them in-demand in and around this beautiful part of the country.
Photo credit: Daisy Chain Weddings

Lindqvist Ink

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Get ready for some old world charm.

Artist Danielle is the talented creator behind Lindqvist Ink. Art runs through this talented girls veins, with her working as a designer in theatre and film and also in the corporate world as a visual merchandiser before turning her talents to calligraphy and illustration.

Launching in 2016, Lindqvist Ink has since taken off and been published multiple times in various publications in Australia and overseas. It’s not hard to see why. Danielle’s beautiful fine art stationery perfectly compliments the romance of a wedding and not only makes a beautiful keepsake, her invitations and designs create a unique way to get your guests as excited as you are.

Specialising in fine art stationery suites for weddings and events, her range includes invitations, save the dates and RSVP’s, plus on-the-day items such as place cards, menus and seating charts.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Danielle’s talents, so be sure to visit the Lindqvist Ink website or Facebook page and come and have a peek for yourself at this Saturday’s Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair!

 

Fairylight Curtains

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Fairylight Curtains is a Sunshine Coast business that knows how to bring the magic!

An established business in Sydney for 14 years, owners Jayne and Inigo made a sea change to the coast and expanded their family business while they were at it. For them, this was the perfect creative outlet in an industry that they truly love. Fairylight Curtains provides stunning backdrops and ceiling drapery for weddings, celebrations and photo shoots, and since moving to Queensland they have expanded their product range to include flower walls and green walls. Every instagramers dream! Their gorgeous backgrounds look fantastic with props and have endless uses! Whether it’s for an eye-catching centrepiece, used as a photo backdrop or front and centre during a ceremony…if you can dream it, these guys can do it.

Their fantastic service and client-focused attitude have made Fairylight Curtains a popular choice for weddings and parties. Their small dedicated team are passionate about offering couples a stress-free service and they can handle all the finer details like liaising with venues or wedding planners directly so that you can focus on other parts of your special day.

The countdown is one for the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair this weekend and we’re so happy to have Fairylight Curtains as part of our vendor line up! Be sure to come and meet them on the day and visit their website or Facebook page for more info on their products and services.

 

Gloriosa Florals

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We are so excited that Sarah from Gloriosa Florals will be wowing us with her gorgeous designs at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair!

Glorioso Florals is a full-service florist specialising in weddings and Sarah is a genius at creating breathtaking arrangements, from bouquets, reception florals and even hanging chandeliers. Based in Brisbane, the team travel to the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowomba, Tweed Coast, Byron Bay and many other amazing venues in between.

Sarah is a fully qualified florist with 11 years of experience and has a keen eye for detail and quality. She’s known for thinking outside the box to create items that make your wedding florals unique to just you.  Her love of flowers transfers into her creations to reflect style, taste and individual designs for clients. 

Be sure to come and meet Sarah next Saturday and head to the Glorioso Florals website or Facebook page to see more of her stunning designs.

 

Twisted Mr

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Introducing Matt Russell, better known as Twisted Mr!

Matt started in the industry working in the party section of a popular craft and homewares store creating basic balloon decor items in 2007. Having found balloon twisting and in turn a new passion, he started practising and learning different balloon figures. Matt’s talent for creating amazing designs has made him a sought-after balloon artist for all kinds of events and celebrations.

Twisted Mr provides everything that a balloon loving customer could want. From giving small intimate affairs a splash of wow factor, to working alongside stylists to brings a large scale venue to life. Specialising in organic balloon garlands, jumbo balloons, confetti balloons and tulle balloons, there’s nothing that he won’t do to create the magical decor that you desire.

Matt will be at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair next Saturday, the perfect time to come and pick his brain for some balloon inspired inspiration. Head to the Twisted Mr website to see more of Matt’s work.