Archive for September, 2010

I love weddings,  love colour, flowers and good photography… put all of these together and what do you have? My answer would be Cori Cook, Denver based Floral Designer. Cori’s work is incredible. Her use of colour, fresh foliage and fabrics create the most amazing floral and bouquets. I asked Cori to provide us with a little information about her fabulous self, and some of this year’s wedding trends! “I am Cori Cook of Cori Cook Floral Design.  I am in my mid-twenties and started Cori Cook Floral Design about 2 years ago.  We are a fashion-forward, stylish, and distinct floral design company that specializes in weddings and events.  We work in a range of styles, from rustic arrangements in wooden planter boxes, to vintage and ultra feminine designs.  I love almost all flowers, so it is hard to find a design I don’t like to do! Because we work primarily in Denver,…

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Wednesday 29th sees Belair Park Country Club hold one of it’s fantastic Bridal Expos! You will be able to meet and view the work of some of our great Hens Nest wedding professionals such as Alexis George, Rapture Events and Designs, DDS Diamonds plus many more, all in the surrounds of the beautiful Belair Park Country Club! There will be champagne on arrival as well as a selection of chefs hors ‘ doeuvers PLUS you will also have the opportunity to enter a competition to win a gorgeous winter wedding to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply). To view more information on the Belair Park Country Club Bridal Expo please click here

There is something fun about dressing up in your wedding dress and celebrating your love for one another all over again! Today I share with you a Couture Bridal Portrait session which was held a couple of weeks ago at The Royal Adelaide Show. Gorgeous flowers are by Fabulous Functions, Amy’s Dress by Caleche and George Fashion! To view more from this shoot, you can visit www.emmasharkeyblog.com or www.karenpfeiffer.com.au/blog

I love the diversity of the wedding industry. I love the sophisticated elements a bride can incorporate into her wedding day to make everything look and feel polished, elegant and unique! The Trousseau range by Johanna Johnson is one way a bride can individualise her look as well as compliment her wedding gown.  ‘Trousseau’  is a vintage inspired heirloom range that includes cuffs, gloves, stoles, head pieces, belts and veils that can be used to accessorise for any occasion.  The Trousseau range is now available online and can be shipped all over Australia The pieces below are so feminine, so romantic and yes, my word Whimsical. I adore these pieces. Take care Emma – THN The Hens Nest Wedding Planning Directory, Forum and Blog – Trousseau Range by Johanna Johnson

Today I bring you our second interview for the “About Who” series, Clara French Ceramique. Micaela Willis has been working with Clay for 22 years. A passion for the arts was ignited by her Grandmother and business namesake Clara French at a very young age. Micaela studied Ceramics and found herself making a wedding cake stand for her sisters wedding.  Shortly after, Clara French Ceramique was born. 1/ Micaela you launched Clara French Ceramique after creating a cake stand for your sister’s wedding. Since then your pieces have been adored by many a bride. Was it your intention upon studying ceramics to launch a business catering to the bridal industry? Honestly when I went to college to study ceramics, I never thought about what I would do with my degree when I finished school! I just loved ceramics and creating things and hoped that the rest would follow. The transition…

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David Tutera is a household name when it comes to celebrity weddings! His  zest for life and effervescent personality make him the perfect man to look to for inspiration when it comes to creating gorgeous, sleek and colourful weddings! On Sept 9th, David launched his new blog, where he intends to show more of a personal insight into his life and experiences with people that he connects with. We David’s new blog is as fabulous as his work (no pressure David)! And because no post is complete without some gorgeous wedding inspiration, below are some of David’s beautiful wedding creations! Enjoy I hope the sun is shining where you are! Emma – THN Images provided courtesy of David Tutera, Michael Kress Photography, Allegro Photography, & Maring Photography.