FOX AND FALLOW

A Darling Affair 20/11/2015 0 Comments

Meet Janet and Darrell. This husband and wife team are the faces behind the incredible Fox and Fallow.

These high school sweethearts from outback Queensland have been dazzling A Darling Affair guests for almost three years with their stunning paper goods.

After years in the wedding industry, making cute & quirky stationery, chalkboards and timber signs for brides and grooms across Australia and the world, they thought it was time to introduce a ready-made line for retailers.

May 2015 saw the debut of Fox & Fallow’s retail line at the 2015 National Stationery Show in New York and with huge success.

Your new favourite one-stop stationary shop, Fox & Fallow have a passion for high-quality, hand-crafted goods. Whether paper, timber or chalkboard, only the highest quality materials are used and each piece is unique, beautiful and made to last. High end design needn’t be expensive and should be available to everyone, which is why Fox & Fallow aims to produce gorgeous, affordable products that are accessible worldwide.

Janet’s background is in graphic design and art direction. After 10 years in design studios and advertising, her passion for calligraphy, hand lettering and illustration drove her to create her own company where she could create beautiful, handcrafted products for those who share her love of design and typography. In partnership with Darrell’s passion for carpentry and hand-crafted goods (albeit a lawyer by day), Fox & Fallow could expand to include hand-made chalkboards and timber products with Janet’s hand-lettered artwork.

To meet Janet and Darrell in person, head to our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Until then, to see more of Fox and Fallows amazing work, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

VESSEL AND VINE

A Darling Affair 19/11/2015 0 Comments

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Like a lot of great companies, Vessel and Vine started off as a hobby business and turned into a full time job.

A one woman production with designer Brooke at it’s helm, Vessel and Vine specialise in tinted cement wares. With a range that began with a simple conical leather planter and concrete pots, this blooming business has grown to include the signature cone shaped “gelato planter” as well as tinted cement planters, home wares, and jewellery. Each item is lovingly made by hand, cast, tinted and sanded to a silky smooth finish.

Allowing couples to have the option to customise their wedding favour pots, Vessel and Vine are able to tint them any colour to suit the theme and styling of your day. From soft pastels, to industrial and edgy grey, right through to on-trend marble.

Launched in 2010, Vessel and Vine are a popular vendor at boutique markets and specialised online stores.

To meet Brooke and view her amazing products in person, don’t miss our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Until then, you can find Vessel and Vine on their website or visit them on Facebook.

RUBY the LITTLE RED ICE CREAM VAN

A Darling Affair 17/11/2015 0 Comments

Life is sweet when you have your own ice cream truck.

It was love at first sight when Sam and Rosanna laid eyes on an original 1973 Bedford Morrison ice cream van. Built in Southampton, England for the sole purpose of serving ice cream, they knew that it was a match made in sticky-sweet heaven. After having her freighted over from the UK, fitting her out and naming her, Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van officially launched in April 2015.

Being the only ice cream van of her kind in Queensland, and possibly in all of Australia, Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van is a unique and delightful treat that is sure to light up each and every guest. With character and personality, Ruby has been popular at post wedding ceremony intervals, engagements and at Brisbane’s top food truck gatherings.

Ruby’s vintage look and Sam’s amazing ice creams do not disappoint. Being a qualified European Pastry Cook with twenty two years experience, Sam’s love of ice cream has seen him specialise in the tasty treat for over eight years.

Bringing joy to the wedding parties of Brisbane, Ruby also provides unique photo opportunities for Brides, Grooms and Bridal parties, as well as dessert options for post ceremony gatherings and receptions.

Be sure to visit this sweet business at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it will be a day that you won’t want to miss!

For more information on Ruby and her charming owners, visit Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van on their website or find them on Facebook. And a big thank you to Jess Jackson Photographer for the delightful images of Ruby.

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LYNDAL CARMICHAEL PHOTOGRAPHY

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Lyndal Carmichael’s love for photography started young. Fumbling around with old film cameras during art class in high school ignited her thrill for taking photos. Not long after, she set up her business and at seventeen booked in her first wedding shoot (umm…WOW!) After completing her BFA in Visual Arts, she soon discovered that her part-time hobby would turn into a successful full-time career.

Being a newly-wed herself, Lyndal knows how important it is to catch those candid moments and bring real emotion to her images. Lyndal Carmichael Photography aims to insure that couples can look back at their photos, not just seeing what the day looked like, but feeling the emotions all over again.

Taking photos of weddings for over eight years, Lyndal is now joined by her talented Husband Jaydee. With Lyndal being front and centre, she focuses on getting all the key shots, wrangling family members and (most importantly) helping the Bride. Jaydee is the king of candid and photographs all the little moments that a couple may have missed. Working together allows them to make sure that couples get every detail preserved. With the option of having Lyndal and Jaydee for the full day, these partners in crime ensure to capture your whole wedding experience. From Bride and Groom preparations, right through to guests busting a move on the dance floor!

Besides having creativity and skill, Lyndal believes that the connection that you make with people can make or break an image and knows how important it is for couples to feel comfortable to laugh or even cry with her.

Be sure to come and meet the team from Lyndal Carmichael Photography at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on Janurary 30th, 2016. Until then, you can find them on Facebook or visit their website for more details.

GOLD WEDDING HIRE

A Darling Affair 13/11/2015 0 Comments

Luxury is the first word that comes to mind when talking about Gold Wedding Hire.

Strongly believing that everyone deserves a touch of elegance and class to their wedding or event, Gold Wedding Hire offer a range of gold cutlery at an affordable price.

Having been in the wedding industry for almost two years, this Brisbane based company saw a gap in the market for luxurious, on-trend cutlery currently popular in overseas markets.

Featured in Hello May, White, The Bride’s Tree and My Kitchen Rules (just to name a few…), this flourishing business continues to grow in momentum.

Supplying tableware that will suit any style or theme, Gold Wedding hire are able to deliver Australia wide.

Be sure to check out this amazing vendor at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016.

For more information you can find Gold Wedding Hire on Facebook or visit their website.

GATHERING EVENTS

A Darling Affair 13/11/2015 0 Comments

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For Gathering Events, it all started with Jen and Adam’s love for the open road, vintage caravans and old-fashioned celebrating!

Based in beautiful Brisbane, this Husband and Wife team love a good road trip and travel far and wide throughout Queensland and Northern NSW to offer a complete pop-up bar service for your event.

With Jen having over eight years of event and hospitality management and Adam being a true jack of all trades, this darling duo are accompanied by a crew of super talented and fun bar professionals.

Gathering Events are more than just a caravan bar. Able to offer their clients an array of options to maker their event unique, choices are limitless. Whether its homemade ice tea at a bridal shower, or lawn games at the reception, guests will be delighted by this teams bright ideas.

Be sure to come and meet this lovely couple and see their amazing caravan in person at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, you wont want to miss it!

Until then, visit Gathering Events on their website or visit their Facebook page for more details.

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PRIMULA FLORAL STYLING

A Darling Affair 12/11/2015 0 Comments

If you looked up Flower Power in the dictionary, you’d find a big picture of Primula Floral Styling underneath. The floral arrangements that Eliza is able to create is nothing short of breathtaking.

Primula grew from her love of all things romantic, loose and wild and she found weddings to be the perfect occasion to celebrate the inherent beauty of flowers.

Since entering the wedding industry in 2012, Primula have become dedicated to sourcing flowers and botanicals that truly stand out in a crowd. Whether it’s bringing you Victorian garden roses loaded with a scent that will make your heart skip a beat, or foraging locally for lush, sprawling foliage that mimic our wild surrounds, Primula designs feature the kind of botanical curiosities that will have you (and your guests) leaning in for a closer look.

Based in Brisbane, while also offering services throughout the surrounding regions of Southern QLD and Northern NSW, Primula Floral Styling offer a range of tailored services that include floral and botanical styling for weddings, editorial projects, and other special events.

With the Brisbane Racing Club as the perfect landscape to view these designs, you wont want to miss our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016.

For more information on this blooming business and to see more images of Eliza’s stunning work, find them on Facebook or visit their website.

JUDDRIC PHOTOGRAPHY

A Darling Affair 10/11/2015 0 Comments

Judd loves to help people trying to achieve their dreams, so it was only natural for him to end up photographing weddings.

Now in it’s fifth year, his thriving business Juddric Photography captures stunning wedding and engagement images that will take your breath away. We can’t wait for you to see them in person at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016.

A genuine style of shooting and an easy going personality help Judd to hide in plain sight to ensure relaxed and natural photos.

Enlisting the help of his lovely wife, this good-natured couple work in harmony to make the images of your day extraordinary.

To see more images of his amazing work, check out his website or find him on Facebook.

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LE-LUJAH FASHION DESIGN

A Darling Affair 10/11/2015 0 Comments

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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.

UNIVERSAL YORK

A Darling Affair 09/11/2015 0 Comments

For founder Ben, Universal York started as a passion project and turned into a full-blown creative film force.

With friends Andrew and Bree, the Universal York team create unique wedding films, along with other quality products, knowing that the way to achieve that properly is to hand craft everything they do.

With a love of working with people and collaborating with other artists, the team believe that the heart behind every one of their projects is to create something unique and inspiring, while having a good time doing it! Life is for living, that’s why they do the things they do.

This small team of bright, creative minds come with over eight years of experience between them. Ben is a self taught cinematographer and editor, Andrew has a degree in film and Bree brings the style to this dynamic trio.

Keep your eyes open for Universal York at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. For more information on this amazing company, check out their Facebook page or visit them on their website.