Introducing our STATIONERS

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FOX & FALLOW

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

Fox & Fallow is the creative collaboration between Janet Pogorelc (The “Fox”) and Darrell Kwong (The “Fallow”). Hailing from sunny Brisbane this pair love all this cute, whimsical and rustic.

Specialising in creative ‘ink and dust’, Fox & Fallow create custom designed wedding stationery, chalkboards and timbre signage for fun, quirky and creative brides and grooms. Combining hand-drawn typography, illustration and laser cutting, their stationery will definitely impress your guests and their fun program fans, paddle signs and menu wheels give them endless entertainment and photo ops.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

We created a full chalkboard backdrop for a bride and groom who had their wedding photos taken in front of it. They also used it for their thank you cards which were a super sweet keepsake for their guests.

What do you do in your free time?

Fox & Fallow takes up most of our free time as we both have day jobs. But we do like to spend any free time walking our fluffy Corgi Geordie, scouting out new cafes in Brisbane or chilling out with a bit of Yoga.

SUNSHINE & CONFETTI

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

Setting off a wishing lantern. There’s not many places it can be done due to fire hazards, but… it is amazing to watch.

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

Seeing an idea (or dream) come to life and helping to creating something special that reflects each couple. Then of course getting lovely comments. That always lights up my day

What do you do in your free time?

Free time?? It doesn’t happen often, but usually a swim or a run. I recently got a paddle board from my lovely hubby, so I’m really liking that at the moment. We put my beautiful 3yo daughter Willow on the front and we go out together.

And, we have friends and most of our family in Sydney so we go back to catch up with everyone quite regularly too.

PEACHY FLAMINGO

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

I’m a Designer, Illustrator & Tote Creator!

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

The celebration of Love! It is truly one of the happiest and special days that a couple will experience together and to share it with your most favourite people in the world makes it even more special!

What do you do in your free time?

I draw, brainstorm new ideas for my collections, and try to get to a beach & blog. I have a Fiji Destination Wedding Blog called Bula Bride.

KOWHAI KREATIONS

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

I love the idea of growing old together, the celebration of joining not just a husband and wife together but their families also.

I love seeing people forget any worries they have, even if only for that day and SMILE.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

A picnic style reception, All guest sitting on blankets on the ground hanging out and eating good food.

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?

YELLOW

1. Because yellow is happy and reminds me of sunny days.

2. Because my name Kowhai means yellow in English.

Don’t forget to check out our Darling Stationer’s websites: www.foxandfallow.com.au | www.sunshineandconfetti.com.au | www.peachyflamingo.prosite.com | www.kowhaikreations.com

Introducing our Celebrants!

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We have got 3 amazing Celebrants lined up for you all to meet at our 2014 Gold Coast Wedding Festival. To help you get to know them ahead of time, we asked them to fill out a little questionnaire… see their answers below:

Benjamin Carlyle

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?
A young male Civil Marriage Celebrant who provides custom wedding ceremonies. Helping couples resonate with their unique vibes to create a fresh, funky and creative wedding ceremony. My skills as a performing artist add flair and confidence to the most important ceremony of your life.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?
The 1 year old Paige Boy getting down an outdoor aisle in an electric car to the tune “Driving around in my auto-mobile”. Classic.

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?
I would be blue. Blue is confident, refreshing, cool, ocean/ sky, life giving, blue suede shoes, blue eyes.

Candice Wilson

What is it about weddings that you love so much?
I feel very privileged to be apart of such an important day for the bride and groom and their families. It’s great to meet such an elective mix of couples and hear their story while helping them plan their day.

What do you do in your free time?
When I’m not working I paint, read and hang out with my family.

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?
Orange, because I drink too much carrot juice!

Ali Hall (Marriage Celebrant Ali)

What is it about weddings that you love so much?
I have always cried at weddings. I get an overwhelming emotion that builds up. All the happiness, love and positivity that flows on a couple’s wedding day. If we could bottle and sell the energy that a wedding creates the world would be a much more loving, positive and happy place.

What do you do in your free time?
I have 2 little girls, Poppy and Winnie who seem to keep me busy in my spare time these days. We enjoy going on adventures to the forests, parks and beaches, experiencing new things together. When the girls are sleeping or busy themselves I enjoy sewing, painting furniture, craft, gardening, op shopping, yoga and snuggling with my Beau. And if I ever have time I love to roller skate!

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?
Oooo… This is a tricky one. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a pretty colourful gal. If I can’t be a rainbow I would choose green as it is the colour that represents your heart chakra. Where harmony, equanimity, compassion, trust, loving relationships come from!

Venue Partner for A Darling Affair – Gold Coast

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You’ve all been very patient over the last few months as we’ve set the wheels in motion for 2014. We’ve been busy little bees behind the scenes setting up some new and exciting things leading in to the new year. So here is announcement number 1 for 2014. A Darling Affair has secured a venue partner in Rabbit + Cocoon – a dedicated creative precinct in Miami, the heart of the Gold Coast.

Does the name ring any bells? You might remember that leading in to our Gold Coast event for this year, we got up to some shenanigans at Miami Marketta…

[Photos courtesy of Alyce & Colette]

Well, you guessed it (you clever thing), Rabbit + Cocoon is the home of Miami Marketta, a fabulous industrial venue, complete with street art, several studios housing creative professionals, and of course plenty of space for running fantastic events.

If you’ve been following us on Facebook you would have already saved the “when” for our event, Friday the 21st of February, and now you can add the “where”. A Darling Affair Gold Coast is set to be our first evening event, and what a great night we have planned for you all!

Watch this space for more details shortly….

Our Darling Venue – The Chapel Woombye

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When Emily & I went on the search for our next venue to host the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair for A Darling Affair for 2013. We had 3 venues in mind.

The Chapel Woombye was the third one we looked at and was the best by far. We fell in love with this chapel and it’s charm.

The Chapel was built on the site of Cobb’s Camp stables and officially opened on 12 December 1912. It became the Woombye Uniting Church on 22 June 1977. Recently renovated by Coast Church and is ready for weddings!

The manger John is just fantastic. We found him to be so easy going and helpful. He made our day a breeze and he does the same for couples that book The Chapel for their walk down the aisle.

John is also a pastor! He is the whole package and can wed you as well.

After you say “i do” you can spend the time on the lawn area chatting with your loved ones and have a few refreshments. The Chapel is really what you make of it.

Our stylists can make The Chapel blossom into something incredible with their props and furniture: Simply Style Co, Style Le Aisle, Decorating Divas.

What we love about The Chapel is it’s location. Woombye has some beautiful surroundings for photos. Just driving around the area really inspires me with it’s old town charm.It is only 15 mins from beautiful beaches and close to other venues that you can have your reception at.

One venue we know of that’s close and is opening soon is The Lakehouse. Get married at The Chapel Woombye and head over to The Lakehouse to complete your beautiful day in style.

Here’s a few sneak peeks of the wonderful interior finishes at The Lakehouse:

For booking The Chapel contact John on: (07) 5442 3959 or 0402 809 409. info@thechapelwooombye.com.au.

Booking The Lakehouse reception venue contact Kellie: 0400 642 339

kellie@thelakehousesunshinecoast.com.au

Images: KissStudio, Dear & Tine Photography, Beau Papier Photography

Thank you Sunshine…

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A BIG thank you to all involved with our Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair over the weekend. What a fabulous day it was. We’ll have a bit of a wrap up for you in the coming days, but until then – enjoy this video courtesy of Playback Studios.

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Sunshine Coast Fair – Giveaways and Promotions

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It’s that time again, the part you’ve all been waiting for – FREEEEEE STUFF and BARGAINS!!!! Not to mention they are all courtesy of some mighty fine folk. So without further a-do, here are the giveaways and promotions being offered exclusively at A Darling Affair Sunshine Coast, August 10th, The Chapel Woombye.

GIVEAWAYS

Door Prizes:

To go in the draw to win these prizes buy your ticket online, or if you pay at the door be sure to sign up at the giveaway registry at our event (you’ll know it by the sign that says WIN WIN WIN!!!). Winners will be drawn at random and announced on the Monday following the big day (August 12th) on Facebook. For full terms and conditions contact the supplier after winning your prize.

A Free Engagement Shoot – Anna Gilbert Photography

A Free Engagement Shoot – Bonnie Jenkins Photography

$500.00 voucher toward a wedding photography package – Boots Photography

A Free commemorative marriage certificate kit valued at $55.00 – Celebrations to Treasure, Ruth Kuss Celebrant

A Free “Love Story” shoot or “Filmvitation” videography package, valued at $1200.00 – Jasper & Ruby Visions

$500.00 voucher to put toward photography or Photo Booth services – KissStudio

Win 1 of 2 vouchers, each valued at $200.00 to put toward a wedding planning package – Little Owl Events

A Tall Cream Caramel Soy Candle – Lovejar Pure & Natural Soy Candles

Flower crown of your choice – Made With Love – Unique Bridal Collection

$100.00 voucher toward bridal wear, accessories or alterations – Marilyn Crystelle Bridal

$250.00 voucher toward your stationery suite – Maytide

A $500.00 voucher toward decor hire – Simply Style Co.

Certificate for one set of complimentary, semi-permanent eyelash extensions – Tasleema Nigh MUA

Free Wedding Makeup for you and 2 bridesmaids – The Beauty Case

A large decorative “&” piece – The Lovely Bird

Free Bouquet to the value of 50.00 – Twig and Blossom

Bouquet Toss:

Win a Fresh Bouquet of Choice from Willow Bud’s display to take home from the event (Valued at $200.00)

Win a Free Bouquet for your event valued at $50.00 from Twig and Blossom

Piñata Bash:

Win a FREE custom piñata from Party Pony for your event

STAND PROMOTIONS

These discounts and offers are available exclusively through our stall holders to guests of our event. Pop by their stall to grab a great deal!

Anna’s Perfect Parties – Book a dessert or candy buffet and receive a 20% discount and free sparkler send off.

Bonnie Jenkins Photography – Free engagement shoot to the first 3 confirmed bookings at A Darling Affair

Celebrations to Treasure, Ruth Kuss Celebrant – Book Ruth for your wedding and you can also book a stay of 3 nights or more with a complimentary last night at The Montville Country Cabin.

Ginger Lily Rose – Free Bridesmaid bouquet with any booking taken prior to November 10th.

Lou O’Brien Photography – Giveaway of a free engagement shoot and 24×16 inch canvas valued at $645.00 – enter at the stand and like her page on facebook to win.

Jasper & Ruby Visions – Discount of $800.00 off “Put a ring on it” packages for bookings made until the end of the year. Bookings made for next year will also receive a discount of $600.00.

KissStudio – 10% off all services for A Darling Affair guests, 20% off bookings for BOTH photography and Photo Booth services (Minimum 6 hrs of services).

Love Note – Each booking will receive a free music clip to accompany their Love Note song

Maytide – Win a $250.00 voucher to put toward your stationery suite.

The Lovely Bird – Win a pack of 30 rolls of washi tape – see Facebook for more details

The loveliest bird you’ll meet.

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We have an obsession with someone and her name is Tanya. She owns The Lovely Bird down at Cotton Tree on the Sunshine Coast (never fear she sells online too).

Tanya is bubbly, funny as heck, full of inspiration and ideas – we don’t know how she fits it all in her gorgeous head – a styling guru and is totally “on-trend”.

So if you are stuck for some inspiration for your wedding day, or looking for some awesome favours, crafty bibs & bobs and a good old laugh to take the planning pressure of your big day off your shoulders have a chat to our lovely Tanya.

I always leave her shop with something in hand, a smile on my face and a new project that she has inspired me with.

The Lovely Bird is a sponsor for our Wedding Fair on August the 10th and we can’t wait to see the awesome POP UP SHOP she will be having at the fair. So bring your coin purses xxx

Check out some of her goodies below and there’s something AWESOME that we wish we could win at the bottom of this article (but we can’t cause we’re the organisers of the event)….

Yep you read it right! A HUGE Washi Tape Giveaway! I would love to see the person receive this at the Wedding Fair!

August 10th! Pre-purchase your tickets! 2 for 1 offer ends this Friday – a friend comes with you for FREE! – after that it is $10 per person at the gate.

See you there xxx

Breathtaking Backdrops

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Let’s set the scene of two lovers soon to become one. To the alter the bride would traditionally walk to gaze into the eyes of the one she loves and there connects for the first time to be husband and wife.

It may sound theatrical, but really it is. People well up with emotions and grin from ear to ear for this joyous occasion. Families come together and unite through love.

We present to you what was the simple alter with a few minor decorating touches or a full blown creation. The “backdrop” now sets the scene………….

Style Le Aisle

Aaron Shum Photography – styling by Wholehearted Studio

The beauty and rawness of our land – KISSstudio

Rustic love

A touch of class with a chandelier- (The real life bride and groom behind KISSstudio!)

Boots Photography

AND Here’s a sneak peek into the future of a wonderful venue opening up on the Sunshine Coast. The Lakehouse. You can get married on site and with glorious shots of the lake behind.

The Lakehouse is due to open in September and we are a tad bit excited! (insert squeal here!!!)

This beautiful shot was taken by Images by Lou O’Brien

Last but not least our beautiful location for The Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair 2013. The gorgeous The Chapel – Woombye.

Styled by our amazing dream team: Style Le Aisle, Dear & Tine Photography, Willow bud, Marilyn Crystelle Bridal, Natalie Hunter Makeup, Altered Images Hair & Beauty.

You can meet all these amazing vendors mentioned at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair August 10th.

**Limited time to buy your tickets online and bring a friend for free.**

Just click here: https://adarlingaffair.com/tickets/

Sleeves are back!

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At A Darling Affair we LOVE sleeves!

Especially for this time of year! Bbbbrrrrrrr!!!! But the sleeve can do wonders for you when you slip into your dream wedding dress.

Lets talk about what the sleeve can do. A sleeve can:

– Add an element of drama to a gown.

– Soften broad shoulders or if you have issues with how your arms look.

– Hide tan lines from swimmers making it unnecessary to get that yucky fake tan job (which could end up disastrous).

– Help you with awesome moves on the dance floor when you definitely don’t want to be popping out of your strapless dress.

– Is reason to show off that beautiful lace that covers your entire dress on your sheer skin. Often many times in photo’s the lace doesn’t show (white on white).

Here are two of the amazing wedding dress suppliers who will be exhibiting at The Sunshine Coast Wedding fair on August 10th.

Marilyn Crystelle Bridal – One of our official sponsors for the big event.

Made With Love – Unique Bridal Collection

Never fear though if you love to show off your sweet shoulders and your natural skin these designers also do strapless gowns. So come see them on display at the fair!

Buy your tickets HERE for a great day out with some of your girly friends!

Images: Dear & Tine Photography – our official sponsor, Karen Buckle Photography, Artography, Infinity Faith Photography.

A little white church, a white picket fence, and a couple in love…

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After an amazing event at the Gold Coast over the weekend (wrap up on its way soon!), we can’t wait for our next event – our Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair to be hosted at The Chapel Woombye on August 10th.

About a month ago we gathered together some of the Sunshine Coast’s finest wedding professionals to collaborate on a promotional shoot at our venue. We also ticked off one of our dreams on the A Darling Affair Bucket List – shooting real love by casting a REAL LIFE COUPLE, Michelle and Sam.

The brief for our shoot was spring inspired lavish florals, romantic glamour, with vintage touches and a modern twist. We love the final result – and I’m sure you’ll agree the added ingredient of genuine adoration between Michelle and Sam is the icing on the cake.

The shoot captured by our friend Chaddy from Dear & Tine features styling by our fair sponsor Style Le Aisle, gowns from the latest collection by our sponsor Marilyn Crystelle Bridal, florals by Willow Bud, Make-up by Natalie Hunter MUA and Hair by Monique from Altered Images. Of course it also features our fair venue – the gorgeously quaint Chapel Woombye that we love and adore!

So with out further a-do, here are the gorgeous images, along with some behind the scenes shenanigans.