Obviously I love weddings, and could spend (and do) a large amount of time pouring over delicious details, personal touches and romantic stories of how a couple met and their journey towards their wedding. Sara and David’s Sydney wedding is full of delicious detail, from the crystals hung in the trees surrounding their wedding ceremony venue to the crystals adorning their bonbonniere wine stoppers!

Meet Sara and David

All images are copyright and provided courtesy of SugarLove Weddings

Their Story

Tell us about your love story so far. How did you meet, what was the proposal like?

David and I met when we were 17years old at a mutual friends party, and have been together ever since.

David proposed to me on a Friday night at our new home by surprise with my dream ring and then took me out for an amazing dinner

How long was your engagement?  

 7 months

Tell us about “The Dress”

I had the dress made by a designer from Alex Perry. It was exactly what I had wanted and I loved it so much.

It was strapless and had a crystal detail along the top of the dress. It was a corset style on top then the skirt was flowy and had a small train. It was made with the whitest most delicate Italian chiffon. The back of my dress also had had a long row of delicate buttons.

The Grooms Attire

David wore a Light grey suit with a very faint white pinstripe through it. The shirt was a crisp white also with a very faint pinstripe. The belt and shoe colour was matching in cream.

What special touches did you do to help make your wedding unique?

I hired a wedding ceremony designer to design our ceremony location which was in a garden. We hung crystals from trees, had a beautiful wrought iron arch which we also hung crystals off and  wrapped white chiffon around.

Flower Details

The flowers in my bouquet were all white David Austin roses and a small amount of greenery and the bridesmaids bouquets were a mixture of white David Austin roses and dusty pink lisianthus

Did your wedding have a theme?

The theme that I went for was classic glam

Describe your cake (if applicable)

Our cake was a  tall square white choc mud, surrounded with white choc panels and topped with fresh flowers

What moment took your breath away?

The moment that I locked eyes with David while walking down the isle, both of our smiles couldn’t of been bigger if we tried!

Where did you go for your Honeymoon?

Seminyak, Bali

Do you have any tips for brides and grooms planning their wedding?

Make sure that you savour every beautiful moment of the day because it goes very quickly

Wedding vendors that helped contribute to Sara and David’s day: 

Ceremony & Reception Venue  : Bella Chara Boutique Hotel

 Bridal Gown : Alex Perry

 Jewellery : Peter Lang

 Photography : Sugar Love Weddings

 Hair Stylist :  Riah Salon, Tarrawanna, Wollongong, NSW

 Suits : Rodger David

 Rings : Crown Diamond Jeweler, Wollongong

 Flowers  : Miss Shelly, Berry, NSW

 Cake : Balgownie Village Patisserie, Balgownie, NSW

 Stationery : Moments to Remember, Wonoona, NSW

 Event Hire / Stylist : She Designs

 Bonbonniere : Crystal topped wine bottle stoppers

If you would like to submit your wedding for content consideration on The Hens Nest Wedding Inspiration Blog, please email emma@thehensnest.com.au

Congratulations to Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom who were married last night in an intimate ceremony believed to be held in LA.

The couple who met on set in 2007, were engaged on 21st June, just over one month ago.  It is believed the couple have been planning their wedding for quite some time.

Everyone loves a good celebrity wedding and we can’t wait for some images to be released!

Congratulations again guys, wishing you a lifetime of happiness and love!

Emma – THN

The Hens Nest Wedding Planning Directory, Blog and Forum – Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom Wed

Image provided courtesy of www.whyfame.com

Hello world!  This blog post makes me incredibly happy! To say that I was so VERY excited when through the wonderful world of Twitter, I happened across Twilili – All Things Ribbon, would be a very big understatement indeed! Oh for the love of the Internet and all things gorgeous!

Twilili -All Things Ribbon are a sister company to Bubblefish . Automatically you know their attention to detail and drive to create unique and individual pieces are going to be paramount. Twilili are designers and creators of stylish, luxurious personalised ribbons and these ribbons make my heart want to burst into a hundred million tiny happy bits of glitter!!!!

What a stunning way to personlise your wedding stationery, bouquets, table centrepieces, corsages, order of service books, even your table linen, I could go on and on and on!! Twilili can help you beautify your wedding and make it personal! I just love it!

Emma – THN

The Hens Nest Wedding Planning Directory, Forum and Blog – Twilili – All Things Ribbon

We are so very proud of the suppliers we are able to showcase on The Hens Nest Wedding Planning Directory.  This week we welcome the beautiful Sea Farm to The Hens Nest Community.

If you are searching for a unique wedding ceremony and reception venue which also offers on site luxury accommodation but isn’t situated in the middle of the Sydney CBD, we have found the perfect wedding venue for you!

Situated on 15 beautiful hectares, overlooking the ocean, the Sea Farm awaits you and your guests!  It is the ultimate in luxury and sophistication and truly is a unique property to be considered for any function or event. Just imagine your wedding photos, you both standing on the grass, overlooking the ocean…. sigh!

This weekend, Sunday 25th July the Sea Farm will be having an open day.  On display will be marquees, caterers, decorators, floral designers. Located just an hours drive from Sydney, it will be the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday.  Please RSVP to Danielle holiday.terrigal@ljh.com.au if you would like to attend.

Dress your bridesmaids in ugly dresses to make you shine on your wedding day…. right??  Nooooo!  Talia from Bridesmaids Only has turned this old statement on it’s head and has created a stylish boutique dedicated purely to the people that are closest to you, the ones you have chosen to help you prepare for and spend your wedding day with.

Gone are the days of rifling through racks of Taffeta and Satin. Insert stepping off the streets of Sydney into sophistication, attention to detail and bridal attendants heaven!

Bridesmaids Only stock a wide range of very well respected designers such as Bari Jay, Alfred Sung, Liz Fields, Lela Rose and Peep Toe to name just a few.  In addition you will also find some delicious accessory pieces for both the ladies and gents in your bridal party.

Until next time

Emma – THN

The Hens Nest Wedding Planning Directory, Forum and Blog – Bridesmaids Only

Polka Dot Cookies  have long been a favourite of ours.  They have perfected the art of designing, creating and baking beautiful hand made cookies and cupcakes. The love that Libby and her team have for what they do is completely apparent when you view their delicious range of what can only be described as edible artwork.

Polka Dot Cookies have recently launched a “Cookies From The Jar” range.  So now, not only do Polka Dot Cookies create the perfect cookie for your Kitchen High Tea, Bridal Shower or Wedding Bonbonniere or even placecards, you are now able to visit their shop in Newton (NSW) and choose from their delicious daily range of cookies. 

Some of Polka Dot’s Cookies from the Jar range include :

YUM!  Sigh… taste buds screaming yet?

Take Care

Emma – THN

The Hens Nest Wedding Planning Directory, Forum and Blog. Polka Dot Cookies