New Take on Wedding Traditions – The White Dress

Wedding traditions can be the great divider between friends and family, over the next 7 days we will give you new ideas on how to stick with tradition but still making your wedding your own – we call it Tradition with a Twist!

The White Dress

Pink Wedding Gown Have you even wonder where the tradition of wearing white on your wedding day came from? Queen Victoria elected to wear a white wedding gown instead of royal silver for her wedding in 1840, which is said to have sparked the colour’s popularity. Before this, brides wore their best gown and colour wasn’t a crucial factor. Contrary to today’s beliefs, white symbolised wealth and blue was the colour of putiry.

For your wedding day, you could emulate the princess look with a strapless ball gown with a matching tiara but this look isn’t everyone’s cup of tea!

These days, wedding dresses come in so many different styles and fabrics that you will be selling yourself short by not trying on at least a few different styles – ball gown, mermaid, sleek and slinky – so many to choose from! And to go that extra bit further, why not choose a gown in in a tone that really complements your skintone or the colour theme of your big day. Try a darker warmer shade like latte or magnolia or a pale pink. For a bigger pop of colour try coloured shoes in electric blues and dazzling reds.

Have fun experimenting and stay tunned for our next post on Wedding Veils.

Jenni xx

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SALE Time!

Sample Sale April 2012

Sample Sale April 2012

So who doesn’t love a SALE? Not us! So that’s why we’re holding our BIGGEST ever sample sale with all sample gowns massively reduced – nothing over $1000!

There’s over 40 styles on sale everything from glamorous slinky liquid silk satin gowns to French lace dresses to more traditional princess or ballgown style dresses, you’re bound to find something you love!

  • Thursday 12 April – 5:30 to 8:30pm
  • Thursday 19 April – 5:30 to 8:30pm

Click here to book and appointment now and let us know what your preferred date and time is.

NOTE: These are NOT used gowns but they have been tried on in store so there may be some minor marks and fabric pulls hence the huge discounts and majority of dresses are sized 10.

Jenni xx

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Strapless Wedding Gown Alternatives

Lately we at The Wedding Boutique, have been hearing brides say more and more about how bored they are with strapless wedding dress! Well, we sometimes feel this way too  but you know there is a reason strapless styles are so popular – it’s beacuse it’s so flattering!

Strapless wedding dresses really open you up and really shows off your decolletage and if you’re worried about needing to pull your wedding dress up all night…don’t be, because if it’s fitting you correctly and if it’s made well then there’s no way you should feel the need to keep adjusting it on the day.

…however…if you are still against strapless, let me assure you that we have many non-strapless options in store in many different fabrics, necklines and skirt styles. From sweetheart to v-neck, from French Chantilly lace to silk dupion and from fishtail/mermaid/trumpet style skirts to softer, floaty fuller skirts.

Have a look below for our gorgeous Real Brides who opted for a non-strapless gown.

Till next time,

J xx

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Oscars 2012 Glamour!

The whirlwind of the Oscars has come and gone but the impact of those glorious gowns has stayed with us!

We loved that a lot of those gowns could easily have been bridal gowns with a few tweaks here and there and a change to ivory. Judging by the popularity of the fishtail gown I dare say that the next bridal trend will be in a similar style, something a little sexy with an embellished twist. So which ones were your favourites?

Till next time,

TWB xx

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Thinking of Couture?

Have you always dreamed of a perfect wedding dress but just couldn’t find it anywhere?

Why not consider a bespoke couture gown. It’s not as complicated (or expensive!) as you might think. We do require a minimum 6 month lead time and for your initial consultation bring along with you pictures of what you love and look and feel you want to create and we’ll do the rest!

After your initial consultation we’ll send you a quote and will chat to you about fabric options and ideas and if you are limited by your budget just let us know, there’s always something that can be done to make sure you get the design you love within the budget you have.

One of our gorgeous brides Laura had her wedding late last year in one of our couture gowns. A bespoke style with French Chantilly lace bodice and a full silk chiffon skirt.

Get in touch with us today if you want your own couture gown!

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Its all about coordination!



Your bridal party and the ‘look’ you choose really sets the scene for the wedding and so the fabrics, colours and styles of your bridesmaids need to be cohesive to the bridal gown.

There are a few simple rules to always remember to help you out:

1. keep the fabric styles similar. If the wedding gown is in a softer fabric, choose a similar softer fabric to give the wedding party a ‘romantic flow’. Fabrics like chiffon, georgette and silk organza all tend to work best together. While if the bridal gown is in a stiffer fabric, raw silk, silk satin and the shinier fabrics will give a ‘striking’ look and work best together.

2. Keep the colours on the same scale. If the wedding gown is in an ivory, that is classified as a ‘warm’ tone. Keep the bridesmaids in a similar warmth by choosing colours like a blush pink, champagne or pastels. A silk white wedding gown tend more to the cooler tones so colous like blue, green or even black leave a much more lasting impression and create a strong aesthetic.

3. Like the bridal gown, the bridesmaids and mens suit must follow in a similar fashion to the setting and general style of the wedding. For a more ‘casual’ beach wedding, shorter cocktail flowing dresses will not take focus away from the bride but suit the venue and scene perfectly and with fabrics like chiffon or georgette allow for the summer breeze to pick the fabric up and flow. For a more formal affair, or church wedding, longer style bridesmaids gowns or a more sleek look will suit the surrounding settings and tie in with the general ‘feel’ of the wedding.

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Real Brides of 2011

We’ve had a wonderful year here at The Wedding Boutique. We’re grateful to all our wonderful brides who had chosen us to create their dream wedding gown for them, we’re also grateful for them to share their special day with us.

Below is a small selection of our happy, beautiful brides of 2011!

We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year!

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Summer Brides

As the season of beauty, renewal and new beginnings, summer seems the perfect metaphor for a wedding. With the warming days and later sunsets the days are perfect for the outdoor ceremony.

Outdoor ceremonies come into play but be prepared, you never know when a shower may pass, so always have a back up plan in order or an undercover option. The lighting in summer from a photographers point of view in the late afternoon provides a soft backdrop and provides a sexier aesthetic for your love to shine through and blossum just like the beautiful summer day. Garden weddings provide a soft romantic touch with the blooming flowers and bright colours. To add that special romance to the wedding gown incorporate lace detailing or hand made flowers to make the wedding party flow with the natural surroundings.

Beach weddings are also becoming more and more popular with destination weddings such as those close to home of hamilton island or further away such as hawaii or bali. Beach weddings provide a relaxed beautiful atmosphere for those couples which want to celebrate the day with family and friends and ‘make a weekend of it’ to celebrate. For the bride, shoes can become a slight issue so make sure to wear a comfortable shoe without too much height and place the ground stoppers on the heel to ensure you do not sink into the grass within these destinations. Beach weddings provide the perfect backdrop for some truly romantic images and most of the destination weddings have packages which include a qualified photographer who knows the grounds and where the best light will be for the day. Soft flowing fabrics such as chiffon or georgette are the best option for any beach wedding. The fabrics flow in the summer breeze and give a relaxed look while still keeping it soft and romantic. Beading on the gown will be picked up by the summer light and so to make a statement incorporate a beaded feature such as a beaded waist belt to give that special look and make you glisten in that summer light.

Whether an outdoor beach wedding in bali or a garden ceremony, summer brides are fresh, romantic and soft and truly glisten in the summer light.

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Annual Sample SALE! 20% OFF

Annual Sample Sale - November 2011

To all our lovely bride-to-be’s out there, we’re having our annual sample sale with 20% off our already reduced sample sale gowns. With over 30 gowns on sale in many different styles, you’re bound to find something you love at a very wallet-friendly price!

Many of the gowns are part of the designers limited edition collection where only ONE of these dresses have been made so RUN don’t walk to this sale event.

Remember first in best dressed with these gowns, so don’t miss out!

Click here to book and appointment now.

Jenni xx

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Wedding Styles Through the Decades – The Roaring 20s

Modern wedding dresses are often influenced by particular styles of key decades. With the adage ‘everything old is new again’ lets take a look through the wedding style files and see how you can replicate the look and feel of your favourite decade.

Lets start with The Roaring 20s!

Vintage 20s Brides

Vintage 20s Brides

The 20s were typified by the ‘Flapper Bride’, think of films like The Great Gatsby where glitz, glamour and drop waisted gowns were all the rage!

This was the age where Juliet headdresses were made popular (cap style veils), so-called because of its similarity to the Renaissance headdress of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.

Dropped waist lines were also a key feature where the hips can be further emphasized by adding a knotted sash or a corsage.

With such simple silhouettes, 20s brides made ornate beading popular. Often in quite elaborate and ornate Art Deco styles.

So how do you add 20s touches to your modern day wedding?

If your wedding gown has a simple and elegant style, try adding Art Deco influenced crystal or embroided motifs on your shoulders or on your hips. For an subtler approach why not wear your very own Juliet style veil – choose something with some ornate beading to give it that WOW factor!

Alejandra de Bourbon

Alejandra de Bourbon

One of my favourite 20s interpretations is the 2008 wedding of Spain’s Alejandra de Bourbon  - daughter of Alfonso de Bourbon, the second cousin of King Juan Carlo. She wore a gorgeous understated 1920s inspired Chanel number. Don’t you just love the unconstructed style, a dropped waist, the whimsical tasseled belt, and those luxurious, long ropes of pearls around her neck. Then there’s that long, flowing Juliet-style veil . She is the epitome of 20s perfection!

Are you wondering if the 20s are right for you? Why not come in store to try the look on your self? The Haiku gown by Hilde Heim exudes the romance and nostalgia of the 1920′s but with a modern and contemporary edge.

Contact us today for an appointment!

Till next time, xx

Real Bride Daniella in 'Haiku' by Hilde Heim

Real Bride Daniella in 'Haiku' by Hilde Heim

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