SEPTEMBER CREATIVE

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September Creative is a small boutique design studio based in Brisbane, Australia. Owned and operated by the lovely Tamara, this talented lady oozes creativity and flair.

For Tamara, this darling business began from a desire to see beautiful, nature inspired wedding stationary and to provide budget conscious couples the option of stunning ready-to-post options, as well as the opportunity to have their wedding stationary custom designed for them. Offering two distinct services allows happy couples to have the beautiful wedding stationary of their dreams.

In the business for close to ten years, Tamara is a self-proclaimed colour and typography addict. Gathering inspiration from interiors, galleries, outdoor adventures and vintage science books, she is incredibly passionate about design and believes that stationary sets the tone to your big day. She is able to create wedding stationary that truly reflects who you are as a soon-to-be married couple and give your guests a sneak peek the incredible day that you have planned.

To meet with Tamara in person, be sure to visit her at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Until then, to see more of her amazing work, visit September Creative on their website or find them on Facebook.

HAMPTON EVENT HIRE

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Get ready to swoon ladies!

Hampton Event Hire are offer a fresh approach to wedding and event furniture hire. Owned by the darling Kris and Judi, this strong, creative team of wedding industry specialists aim to provide a great experience for their clients and love to be a part of your special day.

Realising the detail and planning that goes into planning the perfect event, Hampton Event Hire are constantly upgrading and adding new inventory pieces, keeping their range modern, fresh and on trend. With a collection that includes a wide selection of chairs, dining tables, occasional tables, bars, dry bars, French style crockery, vases, bench seats, wedding accessories, picket fences and so much more, you’re sure to find everything that you’re looking for with this fantastic company.

With their warehouse located in Tweed Heads, Hampton Even Hire often service the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and Byron Bay areas, with delivery throughout Southeast Queensland.

We are delighted that Hampton Event Hire will be joining us at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s the perfect location to check out their range in the flesh.

For more info on this amazing business, visit them on their website or check out their Facebook page.

LAMSON MARRIAGE CELEBRANT

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If you asked Lamson to describe himself, he’d tell you that he is a dreamer, a wordsmith, a self-proclaimed natty dresser and a super rad marriage celebrant.

Every couple has a beautiful story about how they met, how they fell in love, and how they plan to spend the rest of their lives together. Lamson is able to weave magic into your tale, sharing your love story in the words and ways that you will never forget.

Lamson knows that the ceremony is such an important part of the wedding, setting the mood and bringing family and friends together like nothing else. Since entering the wedding industry in 2014, he has taken the time to get to know his couples, laugh with them, cry with them and enjoy every minute of it.

Based in Brisbane and available for wedding ceremonies Australia-wide, Lamson is the dynamic marriage celebrant that you’ve been searching for. So for a beautiful wedding ceremony with whimsical charm and fun, just say “I do”. When the show is finished, you may remember the words that were said, you might recall the things that were done, but you will never forget the way that it made you feel.

Be sure to meet Lamson at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s a must for all of your wedding prep!

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JESSIE DAINS PHOTOGRAPHY

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The original Jessie Dains was a shy, lovely woman who taught those around her the importance of love, family and friends. So when Josh and Shannon were searching for the perfect name for their new business, it was only natural for them to name it after Shannon’s late Grandmother Jessie.

Being in operation since 2013, they aim to think differently. The quote “One day forever”, has become synonymous with their business. Knowing that your wedding is only going to happen once in your lifetime and that your day will live on forever through their photographs, they strive to make your experience as magical as possible.

With a wealth of know-how between them, you will fall in love with this dynamic team. Josh has 10 years of photography experience and has shot over 800 amazing weddings to date. He is a people person and really takes the time to understand what is important to you on your special day. He has a magical way of making the most quiet or shy person in the room shine through the lens. With his charm and witty banter, he brings out the best in people.

Shannon will be your main point of contact with Jessie Dains. Highly organised, personable and fun, she is Producer/Second shooter, ensuring that throughout the process you have everything you need. Balancing out the team, she is the Ying to Josh’s Yang.

We are so delighted that Jessie Dains Photography will be joining us at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. For more information on this amazing business and to read the story of the original Jessie, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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WEDDINGS BY POPULAR DEMAND

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Described as “Vibrant, sassy, creative, full of life and heart….” Alana from Weddings by Popular Demand is the wedding celebrant that you’ll fall in love with.

All about bespoke, personal and meaningful wedding ceremonies, she wants to get to know who you are as a couple and present your brand of love your way!

Alana offers a one-off, one of a kind experience that is only limited by your ability to think outside of the box. Her kooky personality and dorky flamboyance is a huge hit as a celebrant and we love her all the more for it!

Over the years of working as a superstar bridal hairdresser, Alana loved playing a small role in wedding celebrations. So much so, she decided that she needed to find a way to get a bigger slice of the action. With no other choice than to become a celebrant, Weddings by Popular Demand was born.

Be sure to come and meet Alana for yourself at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s a day that won’t want to be missed! For more information on Weddings by Popular Demand, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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FOX AND FALLOW

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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

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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

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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.