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Metallica.

June 22, 2012 – 2:27 pm

I went for a dose of retail therapy yesterday (not that I needed it) and bought a metallic skirt from Zara which inspired me to write today’s post. Who doesn’t like a bit of glitz and glam once in a while, especially when it comes to your wedding day? Usually associated with New Year’s celebrations or sci-fi movies, the metallic is back. It’s no longer seen as tacky (unless you go OTT) and can actually add a bit of class to a very special day. Swap your virginal white frock for a glittery number or foilstamp your invitations to give your guests a glimpse of what’s to come. Have fun, you sparkly chick! 

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Chelsey Boatwright via Grey Likes Weddings, Ryan Ray Photo via 100 Layer Cake, Bella Figura, Ampersand Photography, Lovely Little Parties, Anna Rose Photography via Ruffled Blog, Martha Stewart Weddings, Edyta Szyszlo Photography via Style Me Pretty, The Style Co., Sean Flanigan Photography, Wildflowers Photography

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Succulent Away.

June 20, 2012 – 11:50 am

Many of you might cringe at the thought of using plants as your wedding flower because you’ve been dying to have peonies or hydrangeas in your bouquet. Yes they might evoke more of a dreamy and romantic vibe but who’s to say plants aren’t pretty in their own right? C’mon, what about embracing your eco-chic and go for a low maintenance and hardy choice such as the water-retaining succulent? It’s rustic and are more masculine than the traditional flowers yet equally charming and are as cute as ever when placed in small cups or pots to give to guests as a wedding favour. You might even get a snarl or two when you tell the florist but ignore them. Stick to your guns and give it a try.

 

DIY Succulent Favours
 Wouldn’t it mean so much more to your guests if you added your own personal touch to their gifts? Check out One Wed’s tutorial on how to turn the cute succulents into a name card as well as a wedding favour!

 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Harrison Long Photography, Stephanie Williams Photography, Sweet and Saucy Shop, Minted, Erica Velasco, Stephanie Williams Photography, Heather Patterson Moore via Once Wed, Sugar and Soul Photography, Neal Kreuser Photography via La Fleur Plantscapes

Photo credit: Bryan Miller Weddings via One Wed

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You Are My Sunshine, My Only Sunshine.

June 11, 2012 – 12:28 pm

Are you suffering from the Monday blues? Here’s a burst of sunshine to help you get through the first day of the week. The craspedia, aka billy balls and billy buttons or what HK florists say, fish balls. Rarely seen or used in Hong Kong weddings, they’re the perfect flowers to brighten any wedding. A cute pop of yellow, they look like little balloons flying in the sky when used as a table centrepiece or remind you of a giant pom pom when bunched together. They may not be the trend du jour but who said they go out of date? Craspedias are so durable, they can last up to one month and if you can’t get enough of these adorable round balls, have them made out of felt so you can keep them for as long as you like. Most importantly, they’ll make you want to smile.

p.s. If you didn’t know already, they’ve become my favourite flower. Check out my wedding flowers from last year!
Where to buy fresh Billy Balls?
Brighten Flower Shop (I’ve bought them from here before) – No. 18 Fa Yuen Road, Prince Edward, Hong Kong | +

DIY Felt Billy Balls Tutorial:
Thanks to Dans Le Townhouse for this awesome tutorial! I’ll have to get my hand on some felt to give this DIY project a go!

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Beth Photography via Intricate Icings, Olive Juice Studios via Style Me Pretty, Wild Ink,  Abby Rose Photography, Fairy Folk Weddings – Etsy, Rebeka Westover Photography, Laura Miller Photography, Rowell Photography

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Here Comes the Bunting.

June 5, 2012 – 11:14 am

It’s the final day of the Diamond Jubilee fever and patriotism is abound, from the Union Jack flags to the Thames procession, you must say it’s a pretty spectacular event. Despite the grey weather, it seems that the people of England are having a jolly good time. Ok, the Pimms and the extra long weekend may have played a part but every photo you see are of people enjoying themselves in one big street party. Have you noticed that there’s bunting everywhere? Even Staunton Street in Hong Kong has bunting decoration, albeit on a significantly smaller scale. Incorporate it into your wedding, and you’ll sure have a fun and colourful event. Instantly uplifting, it’ll also be wallet friendly as it’s completely DIY-able. Go on, let the festivities begin. 

Send your guests a glimpse of the fun to come.

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Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Under Consideration, Invitation Crush, Kalo Make Art, Tie That Binds

Hang them on the ceiling or use them as your backdrop. Just be creative.

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Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Ben Blood Photography, Assassynation Photography, Jada Poon Photography, Sarah Maren via 100 Layer Cake, We Love Pictures

The bunting instantly adds colour to any cake!

Bunting Themed Wedding Cakes
Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Paige Newton via Green Wedding Shoes, Cake Decorating, Our Labor of Love via Green Wedding Shoes, The Cake Parlour, We Love Pictures

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DIY Cupcake Bouquet

May 31, 2012 – 3:35 pm

Hello my lovely readers. I know I mentioned in my last post that I’ll be posting a step-by-step guide to creating your own Map of Vows. I have not forgotten and I promise to post it as soon as it’s ready (something just came up that requires my attention! Sorry!). For now, here’s another DIY tutorial, courtesy of 52 Kitchen Adventures that I think will be great as a table decor. The cupcake bouquet will save you having to come up with a separate centre-piece idea and what’s best is that you can eat it too. If you’re trying a hand at making this yourself, please let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear about it.

Photo credit: 52 Kitchen Adventures

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Fun in the Sun: Mint Green + Yellow Wedding.

April 27, 2012 – 10:22 am

As summer is fast approaching (or judging from this oppressive heat and humidity, it has arrived already), I wanted to share with you one of my favourite colour palette that’s ideal for a wedding on a gorgeous summer’s day. The light and airiness of mint green (sometimes known as seafoam) combined with splashes of sunny yellow will make any wedding fresh and cheerful. Although pale palettes can err on the side of a kid’s party, this combo yells fun. Give it a try.

p.s. I’ve just had my nails painted in mint green. Love.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Regas NY via Martha Stewart Weddings, Brea McDonald via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Mike Colon via Wedding Chicks, Jennifer Williams Photography via The Knotty Bride, Simply Bloom Photography via Style Me Pretty, Marta Locklear Photography via Style Me Pretty, Tumblr Wedding Archives, Insight Creative via Polka Dot Bride, Sitting in a Tree via Para ti Novia

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Whimsical Candy Cake.

March 26, 2012 – 10:43 am

Sorry brides for having neglected you the past week. I was consumed with all things rugby and charitable so had little time to do anything, let alone write any posts. You now have my undivided attention. Who’s up for some candy coated cake? Ah….childhood memories.

Photo credit: Red Ribbon Studio via Style Me Pretty

 

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Crazy for Chevron.

March 9, 2012 – 10:36 am

On this gloomy day, I have decided to jump on the chevron stripes bandwagon and bring to you this funky pattern. It was a hit last year and no doubt, it will continue to climb up the wedding prints ladder. It’s already started to make a presence in my home, beginning with the couch throw. How about you? Why not incorporate this modern take on stripes to your big day? No one said this print is only used for the gas station.

Zig-zag love. Customise and print your own for free @ Wedding Chicks.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Bella Figura, CheerUpCherup via Etsy, Quinnyssentials via Etsy, Minted, Joanna Goss via Wiley Valentine, Ruby the Fox

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Carrie Sellman (Half Baked), Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, Jeff Loves Jessica via Cocoa and Fig, Meg Perotti, Erin Hearts Court via Green Wedding Shoes, Thoughtfully Simple

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Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Gresham Photography, Be Lovely Blog, Dream Love Photography, Jill Thomas via Green Wedding Shoes, Grace and Light, Sarah Yates via The Merriment Blog

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Stripes In Your Eyes.

March 1, 2012 – 11:18 am

Don’t you just love the stripes on zebras? So classy and sexy yet giving off a fun vibe. You too can bring effortless chic to your wedding day by incorporating the stripe-y print: blue and white for a nautical theme, black and white for understated elegance or experiment with bright colours to reflect your playfulness. Don’t go overboard though or your guests will be seeing stripes in their eyes.

Oh hello, I’d like one of those. Red stripe beer I mean.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Minted via Bride, Swiss Cottage Design via A Vintage Party, Umama via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Martha Stewart Weddings, Ivandy27 via Etsy, Minted via Bride Finds, Lilly & Louise via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Heather Parker.com via Weddings by Georgia, Aerialist Press via Brides

Subtlety is the key.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Charmaine Spangenberg Photography, Love Ala Photography via Musings of a Reluctant Bride, Agnes Lopez via Style Me Pretty, Snippet & Ink via Bridal Musings, Events in the City, Green Wedding Shoes via Fossil Blog, Shannon Lee Images via Occasions Magazine, Head In The Clouds, Ruffled via Libby James Blog

 Stripe-y and sweet.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Angela & Evan Photography via Delightfully Engaged, Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty via Koyal Wholesale, Sweetapolita via Yummy Wedding Food, M Robin Cakes via Trendy Bride, Sara Gray via Elizabeth Anne Designs, I Do Weddings via My Wedding Bag, Martha Stewart Weddings via Poptastic Bride

One fun-tastic bridal party.

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): 1313 Photography via Southern Weddings, Brooke Images via Southern Weddings, Vantage Pictures via Martha Stewart Weddings, Zoelle via One Wed, Bollinger & Dan via The Knot, Tabitha Simmons via Brides, Megan Beth Photography via United With Love, Stacey Kane via The Knot, Joelle Pulido Photography via The Sweetest Occasion

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Cake Push Pops. The New Trend.

February 28, 2012 – 10:41 am

Move over cupcakes, your latest frenemy ‘cake push pop’ has entered the world of sweet treats and is bringing a shot of 80′s to 2012. Playing on the idea of retro push pop candies, these cake push pops are layers of of cake and frosting that are fuss-free. Just push and take a bite. Your creativity is boundless; from cinnamon rolls to smores, the push pops are easy to make, look irresistible and fab at a dessert bar. Here’s a little DIY project for your wedding, you trend-setter.

Push Pop Containers: You can buy these from Cakes and Kids Too on Etsy as they ship worldwide. Unfortunately, I haven’t managed to find a supplier in HK but if any of you do, please send them across this way!

Recipe can be found @ Gourmet Mom on-the-Go. Told you it was easy. 

Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Sonny Sbranti via Hostess with the Mostess, One Charming Party via Tutto Bella, Tip Junkie via Best Friends for Frosting, Cupcake Project, Kyle Dreier via Edible Crafts, Best Friends for Frosting via A Season to Celebrate, A Bite of Delight

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