Ever After by paper runway

WEDDINGS 2011

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Ever After

create • paper • love • life

Elsa Mora

Paper Runway is a quarterly magazine that offers you a mix of paper goodness, hot paper products, beautiful paper, features about the hottest paper sculptors, artists, illustrators, creators and quick DIY projects. Each issue will be packed with pages of inspiring images, easy DIY projects, the hottest products in the stores, ideas and projects that are affordable, stylish, practical and pretty, catering for anyone looking to add a personal touch. We also bring to you feature articles on talented Australian and International paper artists, whether it be illustration, artist, graphic designers, paper sculptors or the like. They all have the common denominator of a love of paper. Paper Runway is ageless, ambitious and creative. Paper Runway is where passions meets paper. DISCLAIMER: Paper Runway is an independently produced quarterly magazine. All imagery contained in Paper Runway are subject to copyright of the artist, illustrator, photographer as named but not limited to. Paper Runway reserves its right to copyright; reproduction in whole or in part without prior written permission is prohibited. We do our best to provide correct imagery credits and obtain permission for use of imagery, if you feel that this has been misused or under represented then please email us at info@paperrunway.com Any privacy information that you may provide to Paper Runway to take part in any giveaway, survey or competition may be used by Paper Runway to provide you with any prizes, survey results, new or future Paper Runway publications. We will treat your details in accordance with all privacy laws and not provide your details to any third party unless it is to furnish you with a prize you have won as a result of entering our giveaways or competition. No liability will be accepted by the editors arising out of, or in connection to, the contents of Paper Runway Magazine; views and comments expressed by authors and contributors are not always that of the editors or publishers. Paper Runway / 3

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Paper runway is based on the love of paper. We love showcasing ideas, products and stories that we believe will inspire our readers. So whether it is a DIY, a fabulous find, a wedding or party idea, or a hot selling paper product that you want to tell us about – share. Whether you’re a paper lover, a designer, illustrator, paper sculptor, party planner, you may be a creator who would like to share your art or a terrific tutorial, or have an amazing paper discovery, we would love to consider your submission. We don’t pay for submissions or products. If we feature your submission in Paper Runway you will of course be credited. We cannot take responsibility for ideas that may have been previously submitted and are credited to another talent. For contributions of products, submissions of articles, photographs and tutorials please email; submissions@paperrunway.com with either your photos of products (lo res to start), your pitch and other illustrations, you may like to include a reference to your portfolio. We will then contact you further should your submission be accepted. Please do not submit material that has been featured elsewhere, we do like to exhibit original ideas. If you have an idea that is not listed then don’t be shy tell us about it. Whilst we are very happy to accept your submissions and we will try our best to reply to you all, we cannot guarantee a personal reply to unsuccessful applications.

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contributors

Crimson Poppy

Welcome It is a fine season for the joy in sharing in love. We long to feel whole and as little girls we begin to fantasise that we will grow up finding a lifelong love to complete the other half of our souls. At the heart of this longing is dreaming and creating the perfect wedding in our minds. From playing dress ups as a little girl, to finding our first love in our teens and then growing in love with your soul mate, to become lifelong partners seems to be what all little girls and grown up â&#x20AC;&#x153;girlsâ&#x20AC;? dream of. We have sourced beautiful and inspiring products and places, to draw inspiration from the heart for the creation of a perfect wedding. This issue shares with you tips from the experts on planning your wedding day by Steph Bond; stunning advice on writing and stationery etiquette from Cassie Mercer. We bring you lashings of inspiration from Elsie Larson, Cristina Re, Karissa Fanning, Poppy Lane, Elle Alihos, Spoonful, Anna Johnson and Alchemy Events. We hope you enjoy Ever After.

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Wild Seaside Wedding

Photography by: John Schnack www.schnackstudios.com Flowers by: Isari Flower Studio http://isariflowerstudio.com Design, styling & stationery by: Vanessa Van Wieren www.AlchemyFineEvents.com

Vanessa Van Wieren Alchemy Fine Events

“Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations is an event design company that takes a creative and individual approach to each event. What sets us apart is our ability to create and produce the entire event under one creative umbrella. From destination weddings to intimate celebrations, corporate charity events to bar/ bat mitzvahs, we will create and coordinate the entire affair including décor, invitations and the special small details, that make your event unforgettable. Whether it be in Southern California or an exotic international locale, we can bring the level of design and detail to attention that you have come to expect from us. From complete planning and design to dessert bar styling, Alchemy can provide as much or as little help as you need.” “With a comprehensive art background including interior design, fashion, art direction, and graphic design, Vanessa Van Wieren, the creator of Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations, followed her artistic passion to an industry where it’s possible to marry the love of all arts into one creative outlet. Her formal education includes studying Fine Art Painting at Otis, Interior Design at the Design Institute of San Diego and a Masters in Graphic Design, which she earned in Florence, Italy. She has earned over 10 years of professional design experience including luxury packaging design, high fashion art direction and interior design, which are relayed to every element of her creations. During her time in Italy she worked in the luxury travel industry planning events for international clients where her passion for fine celebrations grew. With a passion for fashion, interior design, food and traveling, she is constantly finding new artisans and designers to add even more depth to her unforgettable event designs.” Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations Special Events :: Wedding Planning :: Destination Weddings :: Wedding Invitations Social Event Planning :: vanessa@alchemyfineevents.com www.AlchemyFineEvents.com Paper Runway / 9

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Wild Seaside Wedding

“For a softer version of a Valentine’s wedding we created a seaside setting showcasing a pink dress, love notes and rustic and sun bleached woods. For this Valentines Day Soiree we created a romantically wild seaside garden with overgrown roots, driftwood and birch wood in a forest of twisted trees overlooking the pacific blue. This was truly a sweetheart table for two. The white washed wood and birch leg table was covered in anemones, spray roses and dusty miller leaves. Simple candles, sticks, shells and skeleton keys were placed in the center for a dreamy, romantic effect. Cake table – Another love ‘note’ made an appearance with “How sweet it is to be loved by you” – James Taylor. The table was adorned with a peach cake accented with textured flowers and an antique silver pitcher filled with a wild gathering of peach and rose toned blooms. Also making an appearance were sweet little bumps on a log made of gourmet chocolate truffles.

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“After creating the first impression with the invitation, the tone for your special affair has been set. Alchemy creates one-of-a-kind invitations and stationery that are inspired by you and translated onto rich papers and unique materials such as metals and woods, for unforgettable presentations sure to excite your guests.”

The menu sang it’s own love song with items labeled… To Drink: Love Potion #9 “I didn’t know if it was day or night, I started kissing everything in sight” – The Clovers; To Eat: Cheeseburger in Paradise “Heaven on earth with an actual onion slice” – Jimmy Buffet; For Dessert: Cherry Pie “Tastes so good make a grown man cry, sweet cherry pie” – Warrant A rustic teak trough on the side of the table was propped on a moss covered frame and served as the wine bucket. A decanter was perched on a sea of beach rocks and filled with strawberry wine with a hand written love ‘note’ tied with twine around the neck that read “My first taste of love oh bittersweet, green on the vine, like strawberry wine” – Deana Carter With a beautiful seaside setting and soft lacy pink wedding dress this would make for one romantic Valentine’s Day wedding. Paper Runway / 15

elsa mora all about papercutting Tell us about your background and how did you get to where you are today? I was born and raised in Cuba and moved to the USA in 2001 after meeting my now husband Bill in Havana, where I had my apartment/studio. I graduated from art school in 1990 in a province of Cuba called Camaguey. After that I worked as an art teacher for 2 years, then I worked at an art gallery for a year. Shortly after leaving the job at the gallery I decided to become an independent artist. It was a hard decision to make and a hard life to have but every year things got a little better. I'm currently a full-time multimedia artist and also a Mom raising my two children (5 and 8).

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Where do you call home? It’s some place within where I feel most comfortable. Home is what I carry in the memories that I have accumulated over the years; experiences, life lessons... What is your creative process? My creative process is not something that I can describe clearly because it’s something that adapts to every given situation on my daily basis. Creating is an ongoing experience that happens in my mind. Sometimes it materializes in an object and sometimes it stays abstract and free in my imagination. But in any case it’s a process that keeps me alive and motivated day after day. How would you describe your style? Diverse. Who or what inspires you? Everything and everybody that has an impact on my senses and on my mind. What have the highlights been since starting your career? Those little moments when I feel extremely lucky to be able to process the hard side of life through my art. Were you given any memorable advice that you would like to share? My sister Ileana, who used to be a wonderful artist and later on became ill with schizophrenia said to me once: As an artist do whatever you want, there are not written rules that you have to follow. Have fun and be yourself. What are you working on now A solo show for a gallery in Puerto Rico in December. How do you maintain a balance between your work and your life? (or not?) They happen together everyday, I can’t be without one of the other. They manage to complement each other naturally.

Describe your dream studio Luckily I already have that place. It’s in the back of my house and it has everything that I always dreamed to have in a studio: great natural light. Lots of art supplies to create whatever I want. Tons of tools and lots of silence. Do you have a “usual” day They’re all more or less the same. Take the children to school, then go to the studio and create, then take care of the house, then pick up the kids from school, then create some more when they’re in bed. What is your favourite place to hang out? My studio. What do you love most about what you do? Everything. But mostly the fact that I feel realized doing what I do. I have never ever felt that I am doing the wrong thing.

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Answer these short questions Black or White? Both plus all the other colors on planet Earth. Tea or Coffee? Mint/camomile Tea, my favorite. Heals or flats? Both, I pick depending on the occasion and the outfit. Short or long? Short amount of time washing dishes, long hours creating things with my hands. Sweet or savoury? Low sugar sweet. Night or Day? Day for building, night for dreaming. To see more of Elsa’s amazing work visit: http://elsita.typepad.com/elsita/about-me.html

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Lisa Ford

A paper wedding guide from squealing “yes” to saying “I do”

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Lisa Ford

Engagement Anouncement Ideas

Clockwise from top left: Origami Paper Heart http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/ We are going to tie the Knot by http://www.christrivizas.-gr/ ABC cups available at http://www.paperscissorsrockstationery.com.au Tin Can invite by http://www.christrivizas.gr/ DIY Origami Heart by Cristina Re http://www.cristinare.com Get the downloadable DIY Instructions at http://paperrunway.wordpress.com/

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Save the Date

Clockwise from top left: Save the Date by Rifle Designs http://rifledesign.com Save the Date photograph by Anna Kuperberg for http://www.labellebride.com Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting married by Wiley Valentine Inspired Paper Delights http://wileyvalentine.com/ Save the Date by Bird & Banner http://www.birdandbanner.com/ Save the Date by Bird & Banner http://www.birdandbanner.com/ Save the Date by Austin Press of San Francisco, http://www.bhldn.com/

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Wedding stationary etiquette Cassie Mercer

There’s something super lovely and exciting about wedding stationary. It’s the combination of gorgeous, romantic design, and the fact that you’re planning (or being invited to) a very special party. There’s no doubt your wedding stationary sets the scene for your celebration. It’s the first glimpse your loved ones will have of the party you’re planning, so keep it stylish, sister! And the best advice is to make it personal, with details that reflect you both. But there are a few little hurdles to encounter before you start talking textures and typography. Here’s the latest in stationary etiquette…

Who’s host? In days gone by, it was tradition for the invitation to be issued from the bride’s parents. Now many couples are paying for the big day themselves, and more often than not, the invitation comes from the bride and groom as well as one or both of the families.

Match made in heaven Coordinate your acceptance cards, place cards, order of service, menus, table numbers and thank you cards for a perfectly matched suite of stationary.

Presence or presents? With many couples planning destination weddings that require guests to travel, the question of whether to include a gift registry card with your invitation is always tricky to answer. It’s really a personal thing, but a small card that politely mentions where you have a gift list, should guests like to use it, is usually welcome. Just be sure to have a list that includes items to suit all budgets.

X marks the spot It’s a lovely idea to include a map with the invitation. Guests will find it handy, and it’s another way to have fun with design! Cassie Mercer is editor of Inside History magazine, www.insidehistory.com.au Paper Runway / 25

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Wedding Invitaions

Clockwise from top left: Alysa Invite by Paper Cup Designs http://www.papercupdesign.com/products/alysa-invite.html Floral Handkerchief Invitation http://www.birdandbanner.com/ Custom Invitation by Paper Couture http://www.papercouture.net.au/ Invite by Alchemy Fine Events http://alchemyfineevents.com/invitations/ Destination Invite by Hello Lucky http://www.hellolucky.com/big-day-letterpress-wedding-invitation-coal-and-lucky-red.html Chalkboard Invite by Paper Cup Designs http://www.papercupdesign.com/products/chalkboard-invite.html Invite by Sugar Paper http://www.sugarpaper.com/

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Anna Bond of Rifle Design for Once Wed

We love this perfect little DIY project created by Anna Bond from Rifle Design for Once Wed. You can follow Anna’s easy DIY instructions on Once Wed’s blog http://www.oncewed.com/25356/diy-wedding/diy-bridesmaid-cards/ Enjoy!

“Here comes the...Bridesmaid.”

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limited edition paint collection for now available www.murobond.com.au

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Cristina Re is the epitome of style and grace. She is famously known for her ability to capture beauty and articulate her vision into visual designs which reflect the high end fashion trends of Europe and New York. Cristina’s designs are a canvas for artistic expression and are a fusion of East meets West; a blend of European vintage, Hollywood glamour and Asian chic. Her love of flora and fauna and an appreciation of highly decorative ornamental design translates into her artwork.“Every day is an occasion to celebrate your creativity. Creativity does not just mean making a piece of art or handmade card, creativity to me means designing your life just the way you want to be, and living your bliss” says Cristina. Her philosophy is to bring magic into the everyday and strongly believes that “it is a necessity to indulge in beautiful things that make you feel good, that look beautiful, that stimulate the senses - mentally, physically and spiritually”. Cristina Re joins Paper Runway as our “where a girl goes” for all your style solutions.We give you the opportunity to ask “Cristina Re” advice, whether it be on colour, pattern or how to create the dream wedding or social invitation, Cristina will give you all the expert advice. Simply send your questions to askcristina@paperrunway.com and the Paper Runway team will choose three readers questions to be published in each issue of Paper Runway, starting on 1 August. If your question is answered by the stylish designer, you will also win an assorted Cristina Re craft pack at the retail value of $100.00! We will also be choosing a few questions that will be published on our blog bimonthly. The first “Ask Cristina” on our blog will be published on 1 July.

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Wedding Stationery Designers A selection of Paper Runwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite Wedding Stationery Designers.

http://birdandbanner.com/

http://smockpaper.com/

http://www.papierdamour.com.au

http://wileyvalentine.com/

http://www.paperee.net/

http://www.mrboddington.com/

http://www.alannahrose.com.au/

http://www.papercupdesign.com/

http://www.hellolucky.com/

http://www.poppiesforgrace.com.au/

http://papercouture.net.au

http://www.sugarpaper.com

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Lisa Ford for http://www.paperscissorsrockstationery.com.au

Decorations

Clockwise from top left: Crinkled Wheel Set http://www.bhldn.com/product/crinkled-wheel-set-ivory Message in a Bottle http://www.paperscissorsrockstationery.com.au Pretty Paper Garland, Handmade From Vintage Fabric & Paper http://shop.newspapertaxi.com.au/product/paper-heart-garland Handmade Paper Garland by Paper Couture http://papercouture.net.au/

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Decorations

Clockwise from top left: Paper Wreath http://www.bhldn.com Paper Flags and Paper Chain by Heaven in Earth http://www. heaveninearth.com.au Paper Place setting by Posh Paperie http://posh-paperie.com Boy and Girl wood cake topper By Fig and Ginger http://www.etsy.com/shop/FigsAndGinger?ref=top_trail Table Setting by Posh Paperie http://posh-paperie.com

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Wrapping

Clockwise from top left: Blue Tile wrapping sheets by Avie Designs http://aviedesigns.bigcartel.com/product/blue-tile-wrapping-sheets Market Wrap by Smock http://smockpaper.com/everyday/gift-wrap/R921/ Japanese yume wave lace paper available at http://www.pulpcreativepaper.com.au/product.php?productid=16758 Ceylon Wrap by Smock http://smockpaper.com/everyday/gift-wrap/R962/ Love Stitched Wrapping http://www.beaucoupribbon.com/embroideredwhitesilverlove.htm Peach floral wrapping paper http://www.blueberrypaper.com

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Wedding Cards

Clockwise from top left: Congratulations by Chewing the Cud http://www.chewingthecud.com You make my so Happy by Bread of Many http://feltandwireshop.com/seller/breadofmany/products Congratulations by Smock http://smockpaper.com/everyday/wedding-congralulations/C445T/ Mr & Mrs by Smock http://smockpaper.com/everyday/wedding-congralulations/C4H8T/ 6 White Valentine by Little Branch http://www.littlebranch.com.au

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The art of writing a thank you. Cassie Mercer

With email and facebook being two of the main ways we connect with friends and family these days, do you even need to post a thank you note to guests after your wedding? Couldn’t you just write on their wall, and send cousin Louise a quick thank-you email? No! Taking the time to handwrite individual thank you notes is a lovely wedding tradition that is just as important as it was generations ago. With this in mind, here are five tips to writing the perfect thank you note. 1. Keep it simple and brief – heartfelt but not flowery! 2. Take your time, so your handwriting is neat and legible. You’ll avoid making spelling mistakes that way, too. 3. Thank them for the gift they gave you. If they attended your wedding, tell them how thrilled you were that they could be there to share the day with you, especially if they travelled to be there. 4. Aim to send them within a month after the wedding. If you receive any gifts before the big day, send out your thank you then and there. 5. Once they are written, stamp them and get them to the postie. Your grandma will be proud. Cassie Mercer is editor of Inside History magazine www.insidehistory.com.au 38 / Paper Runway

Thank you Cards

Clockwise from top left: Thank You by Ruby Victoria available at http://www.paperscissorsrockstationery.com.au Silhouettes in Gratitude by Mr Boddingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio http://www.mrboddington.com/ Honey Thank you by Poppies for Grace http://www.poppiesforgrace.com.au/wedding.html Merci Beaucoup by Two Birds http://twolittlebirds.com.au/ Three Ring Thank You Cards http://www.bhldn.com/ Straight Stitch Notebook Cards http://www.bhldn.com Thank you being you by Smock http://smockpaper.com/everyday/love/C5157T/

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Oscar & Ruby Inspiration Board 1. AReal wedding, photography by Benjamin Dell Rustic Winter Romance

via Once Wed http://www.benjamindell.com/ 2. Benjamin Dell via Once Wed 3. Wedding favours. Design and paper goods by Sara Giessen http://www.oncewed.com/wedding-‐ideas/wedding-‐ paper/purple/rustic/ 4. Paper heart garlands by Blu Beau http://www.oscarandruby.com.au/ Event Planning & Design

Clockwise from top left: Real wedding, photography by Benjamin Dell via Once Wed http://www.benjamindell.com • Benjamin Dell via Once Wed • Wedding favours. Design and papergoods by Sara Giessen http://www.oncewed.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-paper/purple/rustic/ • Paper heart garlands by Blu Beau http://www.etsy.com/shop/BluBeau?ref=seller_info • Notecards by sparrownestscript http://www.etsy. com/transaction/50698793 • Invite by Rifle paper Co http://rifledesign.com/events/?cat=11 • Benjamin Dell via Once Wed.

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EVENT STYLIST: Poppy Lane; Yolanda Whitaker & Renee Honey (www.poppylane.com.au) PHOTOGRAPHY: Justin Ealand,

Amber and Giles’ Byron Bay wedding is perfectly styled by Yolanda Whitaker and Renee monogramed flagged picks on the oyster bar, to the greetings on the paper straw flags, t guests waiting to be escorted to the “secret” venue they mingled around tables dressed with through paper straws dressed with printed personal sayings of “Hooray!” and “Enjoy”. W seating chart and had shipping tags with a vintage skeleton key attached – the “key to the and Giles holding the table number and doing different poses. The tables were adorned w to help the guests converse amongst each other and place settings made of scrabble tiles place settings, seating chart and all the other details were all made by hand by Poppy Lan 44 / Paper Runway

Bushturkey Studio (www.bushturkeystudio.com)

ee Honey of Poppy Lane. Everywhere you look there are stunning “paper” details…from the to the personal button badges each guest received during canape hour (loving!). While the old vintage doily toppers and crystal cut vases of mixed flowers and sipped mineral water We love the finer intricate personal details of the old vintage gate which was used to as a heir seat”. More paper goodness are the table numbers - each table had a picture of Amber with vintage doily table runners, a collection of mixed bottles and vases, conversation starters s! All of the dessert bar labels, table menus, wedding programs, rose petal cones, scrabble ane – so divine! Paper Runway / 45

Yolanda and Renee, are the owners and stylists for Poppy Lane, based in Australia.

â&#x20AC;&#x153; Poppy Lane began in 2008 and is a boutique event styling company for all those who like us, love a touch of vintage and admire creative things. When we were planning for our own weddings, friend's and children's parties vintage inspiration was hard to come by. When combining that with our previous backgrounds in arts, photography, fashion, interior design and wedding planning, a delicious recipe was created... Poppy Lane. We spend our days sourcing gorgeous inspiration, trawling through flee markets and op shops to find the perfect props for your next event. Our passion is creating unique, rustic, handmade celebrations that exude individuality and personal style. Whether it is an intimate high tea, your child's first birthday or the biggest day of your life, your wedding, our goal is to bring each of your inspirational elements and sweet details to life to crate a visually stunning event. We will work closely with you to ensure your day is beautifully designed, filled with warmth and flawlessly executed.â&#x20AC;? Yolanda - Things that inspire me: My husband, My mummy, Beautiful blogs about beautiful things, textured papers, fabrics and ribbons and all things associated with love and romance. Renee - Things that inspire me: Cute Secondhand Shops, Arty Cinematography, Beautiful fabrics & the creative people Im surrounded by. Yolanda Whitaker & Renee Honey Poppy Lane is based in Australia but availablen for travel worldwide E hello@poppylane.com.au W www.poppylane.com.au

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Dinner party conversation starters http://www.kikki-k.com/shop/product/dinner-party-conversation-starters/

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Event Styling: Poppy Lane / Wedding Photography: Justin Ealand of Bushturkey Studios / Floral Design: Toogood Florist, Mermaid Beach, QLD Australia / Marquee: Byron Bay Wedding & Party Hire / Lighting: Byron Audio / Oyster Bar, Wooden Signs, Letter Box, Love Cushions & Hay Bale Covers: Jerm and Pooh for Poppy Lane / Cakes & Goodies: Mother of the Groom + Grandmother of the Groom / Wedding Dress: Johanna Johnson / Bride’s Shoes: Valentino / Bridesmaid Dresses: Halston Heritage / Bridesmaids’ Shoes: Billie / Jewelry & Accessories: Tiffany & Co. + Family Heirlooms / Wedding Rings: Tiffany & Co. +Bvlgari / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Hugo Boss + Blaq Suits / Hair: Marissa of Hacq Hair Artistry / Makeup: Jess Brailak

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Concarta Los Angeles-based paper sculptor and artist Gwen Barba

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The paper wedding cake toppers are all handmade, one-of-a-kind labours of love. Concarta meaning “with paper” in Italian is the home of exquisite handmade cake toppers from Los Angeles-based paper sculptor and artist Gwen Barba. Gwen studied art at New York University, worked as merchandiser/display artist at Bergdorf Goodman, and then went to the Rhode Island School of Design for an MFA in printmaking before she embarked on Concarta. The paper wedding cake toppers are all handmade, one-of-a-kind labours of love. The figures are made from acid-free paper and contain every last detail of the wedding dress, together with embellishments and the gorgeous groom’s attire. When the champagne and cake are gone Concarta’s cake toppers are the perfect wedding keepsake. You can view more of Gwen’s works of art at on her blog (http://www.concarta.blogspot.com) or her etsy store: (http://www.etsy.com/shop/concarta) Paper Runway / 53

Love is a believing creature. - Ovidio

s perfume doth remain In the folds where it hath lain, So the thought of you, remaining Deeply folded in my brain, Will not leave me: all things leave me: You remain.

Arthur Symons

The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one, Yet the light of the bright world dies with the dying sun.

People are not perfect, but LOVE can be so why looking for a perfect lover instead of creating a perfect LOVE?

The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies when love is done. - Francis William Bourdillon

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L se ove Je t o is re n f my f ri Ta ir en e. d yl s o r

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Love is an energy it can neither be created nor destroyed. It just is and always will be, giving meaning to life & direction to goodness... Celeste in â&#x20AC;&#x153;April Fools Dayâ&#x20AC;?, Bryce Courtney

Love is the only sane & satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence. - Erich Fromm

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KARISSA FANNING is the creative force behind The LANE, a high-fashion bridal style guide revolutionizing the wedding industry, setting itself apart not only as fashion leader, but as a resource for handcrafted and unique DIY style inspiration and advice stylish brides. Yet to reach its first birthday, the LANE has achieved unparalleled success within the industry with the likes of Valentino, Vera Wang and Elie Saab featured in their exclusive directory; creative collaborations with the most soughtafter photographers producing fashion editorial in exotic locations around the world, and an exhaustive online catalogue of beautiful imagery designed to inspire and advise brides throughout every aspect of the wedding planning process. Distinguishing itself as the only bridal resource that is fashion-focused and translating straight-off-the-catwalk trend reports for brides, the LANE is glamorous, fashionable and chic. However, it is opposite end of the spectrum where Karissa’s true passion lays. Admitting that it is the personal DIY touches within a wedding that sends her heart in a flutter, Karissa would prefer to scour second hand stores and spend her afternoons creating craft projects than attending a fashion show. “DIY style elements are absolutely essential to creating a unique and personalized wedding; the bride and groom are able to reflect elements of their relationship in these small touches…and that is what makes a wedding special and where the true romance is found” It is for this reason that The LANE has recently launched their own DIY section dedicated to all things handcrafted, recycled and lovingly created with creative ideas and step-by-step instructions on how to create simple and fashionable styling elements. Karissa finds inspiration from her time as a wedding stylist. 56 / Paper Runway

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“One of my favourite DIY touches is a creative seating chart for your guests. I love using unexpected décor pieces such as an old rustic door with handmade cards pegged to pieces of twine to allocate table numbers, or a beautiful old window with guests names written on each segment of the glass to represent one table.” Karissa believes that one of the most important aspects of a wedding and one of the best ways to incorporate DIY is the wedding invitation. “I always stress the importance of beautiful wedding stationery. Invitations don’t have to be elaborate and expensive, but a great invitation will be well thought out, showing your personality and hinting at the mood, style & aesthetic of your wedding. There are some beautiful wedding invitations available, but there is nothing more impactful than a handmade invitation. If you have time, a personalised invitation always looks best and will be treasured by guests. Think outside the box. Try using handmade, recycled paper and beautiful textures for an earthy, bohemian wedding, or perhaps play with typography to create a quirky invitation that tells the story of how you met.” www.thelane.com

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“One of my favourite DIY projects was a seating chart inspired by a glamorous French wedding. We drew inspiration from romantic, poetic literature and created a beautiful bookshelf to represent the seating chart. The spine of each book was labeled with the couple’s names and inside contained a bookmark and table number. The bookmark could also double as wedding favours/bonbonniere for guests. We used a neutral palette of white with splashes of pink and beige hues. The bookshelf would look beautiful for a reception indoors, or standing alone as a statement outdoor piece.” Karissa Fanning - The Lane

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Lauded as the online authority amongst style seekers, wedding style guide The LANE knows how to make brides swoon, launching a $100,000 dream wedding giveaway. Ode to a collaborating line up of coveted brands including The Bulgari Resort Bali, Collette Dinnigan, Rachel Gilbert, Pierre Winter Fine Jewels, LANE Event Styling, The Little White Wedding Co, Terry Biviano shoes, Elsom suits, Toni & Guy, The LANE will celebrate it’s first birthday in style. With their trademark eye for detail and industry renowned finesse, The LANE has left no stone unturned in this ultimate dream wedding giveaway. The winning couple will receive a comprehensive wedding package valued at $100,000 courtesy of: The Bulgari Resort Bali, Collette Dinnigan, Rachel Gilbert, Pierre Winter Fine Jewels, The Little White Wedding Co., Toni & Guy, Style Suite, Elsom, Kristi Bonnici, Suzy O’rourke, Planet Cake, Cristina Re, The Simple Things Studio, White Ivy Design, Becca Gilmartin, Owl Of Eden, My Little Pearl. The LANE’s Founder and Creator, Karissa Fanning, will personally style the wedding. The winner will receive a consultation at The LANE headquarters and comprehensive wedding styling & décor package.

“We want to encourage brides to dream up a wedding that completely exudes their personal style. The winner will have access to the most sought after vendors & leaders in wedding fashion to help bring their wedding day vision to life.” Using The LANE’s online Scrapbook tool to convey the essence of their bridal aspirations, entrants are required to create a wedding mood board. Twenty of the most creative finalists will then be short-listed and the winning mood board will be decided through an on-line public voting system.The competition will begin on the June 1, all mood boards must be complete by June 30 and the winner be announced on July 31. Visit www.thelane.com/promotions for details and conditions. www.thelane.com

Colour Your World By Elle Alihos

Why not create the world you want by introducing colour into your life? The only form of energy in which the eye can see, the entire enchanting spectrum of colours is derived from light. It is this soul nourishing light which is classified as the purest healing force in the whole universe. It is magic made visible.

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Applying the healing power of colour to illustrate your sense of style and individuality can actually enrich your life and result in a vibrant approach to living an artful and creative life. Identifying your personal colour palette is an exciting journey in which you can introduce new shades and hues to illustrate your emotions and moods. Whether you are a romantic lover or truthful realist, harness the power visible light to reflect your personality. If I were a colour, I would be dressed pretty in pink and singing the merry blues. Strawberry, rose, blossom, fuchsia, cotton candy or bubble gum nothing beats the feminine nature of pink. The friendliest and

kindest colour in the spectrum this gentle and nurturing hue promotes the feelings of tender love and care. The power of pink is enough celebrate hope and evoke feelings of intense emotions. Every shade of this hue symbolizes sensuality, passion and romance.What more could you want? Creative soul Vincent Van Gogh once famously said, “I never get tired of the blue sky”.We are fortunate to be graced by the colour blue. Its sheer presence in the beaming blue sky to the crystal deep hues of the ocean, an injection of turquoise is enough to provoke an immense amount of emotion. Get in touch with your feelings, embrace blue and awaken

your empathy. The universal power of blue is considered to be the colour of the mind and refines our ability to concentrate. Colour therapists suggest that this soothing hue frees us of thought and introduces positivity. Remember… there is no rule when it comes to colour – have fun making your own rules and have fun breaking them too. So… what colour would you be?

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Tell us a bit about your business and background? When I was a child I had passion for beautiful stationery. I also loved illustrating and designing my own patterns, and after having graduated from Swinburne University of Design, I set up my own photography and design business in 1994. I specialised in fashion and wedding photography and naturally began designing my own invitations and albums for my clients.

Where a Girl Goes Corner Langridge & Oxford Streets Collingwood, Victoria Australia 3066 Phone: 03 9495 6222 Email: info@whereagirlgoes.com Private Bookings Available; info@whereagirlgoes.com

I was challenged by traditional and conventional methods to create unique and contemporary work, striving to be different. I soon discovered a niche for beautiful stationery and developed my own range of cards, letter writing sets, photo albums and designer papers. What started with a small range developed in an extensive DIY concept with now over 500 product line in the Cristina Re range. Creating stationery provides me with a canvas to express my creativity and love for pattern design. I enjoy researching and predicting fashion trends and interpreting ideas into unique and beautiful designs that are applied to quality paper stocks and desirable packaging. Paper Runway / 65

Where do you draw your inspiration? I love to draw inspiration from nature, my designs always include floral patterns and animal themes in particular. I always look to fashion in Europe, Asia and America to ensure that I am up with the trends, and then reinterpret ideas that inspire me into unique ideas. Being unique is very important to me and I am constantly driven to create new and beautiful things that people love to collect simply because they appreciate fine things. What business advice would you give to those just starting out? Entrepreneurs have to see challenges as opportunities. When I started my business, people warned me it hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been done before, but I saw that as a good thing. I was initially worried I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know enough, but no-one starting their first company knows it all, so find mentors to help you.

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Do you have a business memorable moment? I have had many proud moments in my work history; however I would have to say that opening my first store is the most memorable event. The opening launch party marked the coming together of all the people in the industry that have supported me to celebrate my vision coming to fruition after over ten years in the business. Knowing what you know now would you do it all again? Yes. The Brilliant Bride Price: $120.00 Duration: 3 hours Be inspired to create the wedding of your dreams in this guide to wedding styling, invitation-making & papercraft. Specifically designed for brides and their entourage.

Brilliant Bride Masterclass For all those who want to go above and beyond in their creative pursuits, we offer specialist Masterclasses. Spend 6 hours with an expert artisan teacher in an intimate class setting, and take your crafting to the next level. Ideal for the talented crafter who longs for a challenge or those looking to set up a new business. Price: $250.00 Duration: 6 hours A gourmet lunch including signature

Do you have a favourite Design? I love all of the illustrated designs from The Artists Garden and the latest Love and Lustre collection. In particular a favourite is the fine detailing of the butterfly and peacock design. What is the most satisfying part of what you do? Designing, creating beautiful works of art and inspiring people. How do you describe your personal style? My style is feminine, colourful, with a blend of old and new. I love collecting everything vintage as I have an appreciation for fine design and workmanship of the past. With my Italian background, I also appreciate European art and culture which inspires my personal design style. What three words describe you best? Creative, artistic and entrepreneurial. Tea or Coffee? Tea Black or white? White Heals or flats? Heals Uncoated or Coated paper? Uncoated Smooth or Textured? Textured Plain or Pattern? Pattern Favourite paper stock: The linen textured paper that we printed the our Artist Garden range on. It is elegant, exquisite and timeless. www.cristinare.com

sweets and tea/coffee on the day from the Where A Girl Goes CafĂŠ Tea House. Full access to all of the stationery from the Cristina Re Paper Parlour Be inspired and become an expert in wedding styling, themeing, invitation-making and expert level papercraft, This 6 hour intimate class is ideal for brides wishing to create their ideal dream wedding stationery suite, or perfect for new business owners wishing to enhance their skills and techniques in the field of paper crafting or invitation making. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.cristinare.com

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DIY Project: Wedding Invitation Feel like a true princess on your wedding day with this classic, yet sophisticated invitation. With subtle layers of shimmering pearl paper, timeless linen florals and sparkling silver accessories, this invitation promises a dreamy, opulent and irresistibly romantic affair. All the products that you need for this stylish DIY project are available in the extensive Cristina Re range. New Skills Measuring, Trimming, Applying adhesive tape, Decorative border punching, Embellish using a diamante buckle Materials 1 A4 Sheet Cristina Re Designer Plain Paper – Shimmering Pearl and Sterling Silver 1 A4 Sheet Cristina Re Luxury Lustre Patterned Paper – Belladonna Bouquet 1 A4 Sheet Cristina Re Designer Card – Shimmering Pearl 1 Cristina Re Designer Diamante Buckle – Square 150mm Cristina Re Grosgrain Ribbon – Ivory Tools Cristina Re Paper Trimmer Cristina Re Adhesive Tape Roller Cristina Re Designer Border Punch - Florentine Cristina Re Printstation 3 CD Sharp Craft Scissors Ruler Step One Print or photocopy desired invitation wording onto a sheet of plain paper, such as the Shimmering Pearl pictured. Allow enough space on the top side, approximately 75mm, for the patterned paper and ribbon. Trim to the size of 140mm x 140mm. Step Two Take a sheet of patterned paper and carefully cut out a panel using a pair of sharp scissors or a paper trimmer. Trim to a length of 50mm x 140mm and carefully attach to the top of the invitation with adhesive tape roller. Step Three Trim a sheet of Sterling Silver paper to 30mm x 160mm. Align paper with the edge of the punch and press down firmly. To achieve continuous result make sure the paper is aligned with the silhouette of the last impression. Use the patterned printed on the top of the punch as a guide to where to place the paper, and then continue using the punch until the decorative edge is complete. Step Four Affix Sterling Silver paper to the sheet of patterned paper so that the lace edge is visible by about 15mm. Trim excess paper accordingly. Step Five Cut a piece of grosgrain ribbon to 150mm. Thread the ribbon through the designer diamante buckle. Run an adhesive tape roller along the back of the ribbon, and affix to the invitation, covering the edge of the patterned and plain strip of paper. Tuck the ends around the back of the invitation and fasten for a neat finish. Step Six Take a piece of Shimmering Pearl card paper and trim to 140mm x 140mm. Centre the invitation over the card and affix using adhesive tape roller. Team with a matching Cristina Re square envelope. Helpful Hint When using the border punch, remember to practice on scrap paper first. To prolong the life of a border punch, cut only one sheet of paper at a time. Avoid cutting very thick card, which may damage or blunt the tiny blades of the border punch. Cristina Re’s stylish boutique Where a Girl Goes offers a variety of papercraft workshops. The Brilliant Bride workshop provides expert tuition for participants to be inspired and create the wedding of their dreams. All participants receive an exclusive Discount of 15% off in-store purchases on the day of workshop.

Photography + Styling: Cristina Re Designs Hair: Sofia Azorakos Makeup Artist: Zoe Karlis Model: Fiona Hopkins @ Cameron's Florist: Flowers Vasette Gowns: Baccini + Hill

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bookshelf Anna Johnson is a freelance writer and the author of the top-selling Three Black Skirts, Handbags, and The Yummy Mummy Manifesto. She has written for publications including InStyle, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, Elle, and The Guardian. She lives with her son in Sydney. Savvy Chic: The Art of More for Less By Anna Johnson This book is not about saving, hoarding, sheltering, or even particularly revering money. Its author, Anna Johnson, is not inherently thrifty in any way -- she is not a teabag squeezer or a penny pincher. And yet, she′s figured out how, with a little savvy and forethought, one can enjoy the finer things and live well on much, much less. Food: Abundant food is more impressive than expensive food: a mountain of clams steamed in a simple tomato and broth with warm baguette costs peanuts and immediately sets a theatrical mood. Style: Master the art of wearing thrift-store vintage by figuring out your best decade: forties for pear shapes; thirties and sixties for narrow hips. Leisure: On a stifling summer day create a luxurious in-home bathroom spa by dressing in a light kimono and cotton slippers and soaking in a cool petal strewn tub with a plate of sliced mango. Traveling: Go somewhere slightly odd in Europe (the opera houses in Poland are just as pretty as Paris). Anna’s practical yet poetic philosophy runs throughout: money is the heartbeat of life but it is hardly the soul. By tapping into our own inventiveness we can live richly without so many of the props. Adorned with Anna′s gorgeous full -color illustrations, SAVVY CHIC is the savvy source for any woman looking to save money without skimping on style. www.savvychicbook.wordpress.com

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Chapter 5

Hitched on a white satin shoestring Weddings of thrift and haste, in the best possible taste Savvy Chic: The Art of More for Less By Anna Johnson I never meant to get married on the cheap. Six years ago I became engaged, four years ago I became restless, and in a moment of desire and impatience I ordered a dozen bottles of champagne and goose stepped my husband to city hall at 8am. “It’s not the *wedding *wedding” I explained to my distraught mother over the phone “just the formality to make a marriage overseas less complicated.” In many ways this was the truth. My family lives in Australia. My husband’s family lives in Italy. Stuck between two hemispheres my fiancée and I argued endlessly how to transport legions of blood relations across the globe and could never arrive at a solution that did not cost a great deal of money. The WEDDING went from being a romantic idea to being the thirty thousand dollar question, a source of tension rather than daydreams. We bickered about where and when and how on earth. Then one day I read a zodiac for Pisces that gave a specific date for the most fortuitous union in ten years. September 22nd, 2004. Unable to orchestrate or afford a destination wedding, I settled for the formality of getting the marriage license on a day that bode well. “Why are you doing this to me?” My husband said on the subway at 8.30 am with a rose in his lapel. “Because” I replied firmly “Today is written in the stars.” Seven days later I was pregnant. Biology must have been the force behind my haste, call it primal-bridal logic.

Our marriage feast came together because we were given a great small venue for free. As luck would have it a friend was living as artist in residence in a loft in Soho owned by the Australian government and the space possessed sixteen folding chairs. So the night before I worked till midnight transforming a big white room. In a few hours I covered two trestle tables with $25 Chinese cut-lace tablecloths, plopped sixteen home-made lace bombonierre on Crate and Barrel plates ($4.99 a piece), placed fists-full of wholesale wild flowers in little ceramic jugs ($6.00 each), decorated the walls with color photocopied collages from our life and filled a stainless steel hardware store flower planter with a dozen bottles of Perrier Jouet ($33 a bottle). The cake was a gaudy profusion of lilac butter roses with greenery that was too green but it was only $65 so I didn’t fret. Edwige Geminale, my flower girl stayed up all night baking quiches, so that is what we eat: quiche, olives, salad and bread. It was as scrumptious as any fine picnic. No one really cared about the food as the champagne was so good. The lunch could have cost half the price if I had not indulged in this one luxury but visually the golden Perriet Jouet bottles gleaming on ice added a dash of decadence. Other than this the aesthetic was deliberately hand-made. Melinda Brown, my lovely sculptor friend cast our initials in clay and it looked like a Roman seal sitting on the table next to the cake. I wore a pink satin cocktail dress that cost exactly $300 and some silver 60s brocade shoes. Paper Runway / 73

We danced to Zorba the Greek and there were no presents. Neither my husband nor I thought of the day as anything but going to City Hall and then getting deliciously wasted in a sunlit room with our friends. The lesson of our un-wedding day was that the true spirit of a good union, and a meaningful milestone, dwells in simplicity. Several guests said it was the best and most relaxed wedding reception they had ever attended. In retrospect the day was a marvel of speed and thrift, each guest was hosted for about $40.00 and the rest went on flowers, lacy tablecloths and cake. I blew $680 on everything and still have the plates, and the small square hand printed Indian cotton napkins that were $1.99 each, scooped up the night before at Century 21. Afterwards I took the tablecloths and turned them into kitchen curtains! Now every time I look at them I smile if a little ruefully. The curtains remain and the husband is gone. But I can truly say we did it our way, all the way! Having dreamt of my own “real” wedding days for six years and having thoroughly enjoyed its rock and roll alternative I can think of myriad ways to wed cheaply… or cheaper than we are all led to believe. For the sake of order I have divided my ideas into sections, like slices of a cake. And please don’t get me wrong, I love nothing better than a big fancy feast of a wedding, but other people’s darling. Always other people’s. FIFTY BRIGHT BUDGET BRIDE IDEAS THE ATTITUDE Celebrity culture, capitalism and the lingering legend of Cinderella all conspire to make the wedding day a gigantic pseudo royal event in which ordinary women are convinced to part with large sums of cash (or worse still credit) for clothes, food, transport, décor and that bear little or no reflection on who they are. We look to weddings to escape the banality of everyday life, to glamorize the real struggle of matrimony that lies ahead and to be a bit of a star for a day. The notion of a simple wedding is often passed off as second best, a compromise. But why not view it instead as a challenge? I often prefer the dresses and gowns in the budget section of bridal websites precisely because they do not swathe the limbs in acres of tulle. And a hand laid table ornamented with wildflowers, real herbs or even flowering bulbs sprouting right up out of a terracotta pot has masses more charm than a static ‘professional’ bouquet. Adopt the attitude that your wedding day is a personal moment in a long chain of moments, rather than the main event, and you will find joy in your improvisation and solace in the thousands saved. Why have a white wedding? My best advice to a modern bride is to think beyond the pale: Summon a vision of Brigitte Bardot. who married Jacques Charrier in 1959 in a well cut pink and white gingham dress. Or Catherine Deneuve and Marcello Mastraioni’s daughter Chiara who wore a pearl grey silk trench coat on a rainy Paris day, her hair loose and bare. It takes quell courage to flout tradition and this spirit ought to be applied to every aspect of your day. Imagine your wedding as a very elegant dinner party or lunch, would you release live birds, be trailed by violinists or serve a stiff marzipan cake in your own home? If 74 / Paper Runway

not then use your own very personal taste and style as a guide to everything that you choose for your day. If you sense anything as being “extra” for the wedding immediately cross it off your list. Do you see your wedding day as an occasion to indulge in luxury on a grand scale and if so how many years do you want to pay for the illusion? Renting a Vanderbilt Mansion for five hours then living in a one bedroom walk-up doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Thrifty weddings have touches of grandeur without going for a total Princess experience. Ask the man involved how he feels and what he really desires. Often the poor old husband is left out of the BIG wedding vision, possibly ignoring some very sound and economical ideas. Maybe he wants to have a party in a bowling alley or hankers for a big oak tree to shelter under on a crisp fall day. If you can agree on a united vision (and a lower price) for the big day and some simpler alternatives it might bode very well for a happier marriage. Why fight over the height of a cake? Choose one fantasy aspect and do it well. If you want bagpipes or live butterflies, have them. But balance the bridal madness with choices that are tasteful. One crazy gesture (a gospel choir) is moving, six crazy gestures (multiple page boys, human size votive candles, laser light show, Bollywood home movie, fireworks, horse drawn carriage) is just plain tacky. Love, honor and obey your budget. The Bridezilla in us all likes to stretch the purse strings and rationalize “extras” in a way that can add thousands to the cost of a wedding. It is respectful and intelligent to stick to the discipline of a fixed amount (especially if it’s not your own money). Try to think of life beyond the wedding day. Married life is one big rainy day, with unforeseen expenses and practical hurdles throughout. Five years ago twenty grand meant a lovely large wedding reception for me; right now it means six months off work with a new baby with full medical coverage. Understand that your priorities will shift. Burn most bridal magazines. Celebrity weddings set the bar for extraordinary expense. Their gowns, menus, locations and floral arrangements are baroque and frankly this excess is getting a little outdated. Chuppahs groaning with pounds of roses and massive crystal studded tulle skirts are just a little bit…bloated. If you want a sense of starry luxury indulge in a single detail such as amazing chandelier earrings or a six week bridal boot camp gym course. The confidence instilled by a single glittering accessory or a well turned bicep will be priceless. Ask your mother how she married, then ask your grandmother. In the 60s a lot of women wanted a garden party or an open field; they chose a registry office in a beautiful seaside town or had a simple reception at a small marina or private club. In the 40s and just after the war, even more frugal brides had a party in their family home and wore a smart suit rather than a wedding dress. The spirit of past generations is inspiring, especially from

those who really loved their wedding day. Most old dames remember who they danced with and what was in the punch, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all about orchids and Manolos back then. PS Skimp on the smaller details but spring for the best photographer you can. You need the one that makes the bride look like an icon and still captures the emotional reality of the day. Be a tire kicker on this choice above all else. Because handing plastic cameras to drunk people is not a great album builder. THE DETAILS 11. Think of clever ways to announce a wedding. Arty postcards depicting lovers (Chagall, Picasso, Roualt) are a lovely old fashioned route to announce a SAVE THE DATE. 12. A personalized wedding website is a great multitasker to both announce a wedding, invite people, give directions and updates and monitor your guest list. If gift registries matter to you the website can also tactfully announce your toaster population or more obscure needs with links to online registries. Older guests can be sent the same information tastefully printed on paper. 13. The options for customized modern and chic wedding invitations are plentiful, especially as one can view the design templates on-line saving time and expense. Choose recycled paper stock and imagery that will stand the test of time. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to be cheerful or youthful of dreamy, the invite sets the tone. 15. Bridesmaids can be terribly costly and ultimately are another troublesome relic from the past. Do you honestly need back-up singers in matching frocks? Freaking over how everyone looks in maroon or where to get five pairs of satin pumped dyed can detract from the meaning of your day. Look at your budget, your motives and the character of your friends. Camera hogging closet prom queens can be more of a hindrance than a help. And perhaps some of your shyer best friends are not ready for their close-up. 16. Look at the planning lists in bridal magazines then get out a big red pencil for all the stuff you DO NOT need. Often one of the best ways to edit out unwanted expense is to see the day through the eyes of the photographer. The best pictures in your album will be of your bouquet not the flowers tied to the back of chairs and to the first dance and not the cake being sliced. Focus on what you consider to be the essentials and then take a quirky stance. A bride can look resplendent emerging from a yellow taxi cab or simply walking down the front steps of her family home, if you crop-tight on the details of your day all the fripperies fall away. 17. If you have a little lead time many of the small touches for your day can be made by hand, such as: name cards for the table settings, sugared almond bombonierre (I wrapped my in pale blue stain ribbons, tulle and vintage lace), welcome signs and small guest gifts (I like gourmet tea and Portuguese soaps in hand-made ribbon tie bags). The key to cutting costs in good taste is to lock everything you make into a single visual theme, color or material. Paper Runway / 75

THE DRESS 21. Why not get married in a silk jersey wrap dress, a pearl choker and high heeled boots? Flout fashion. Strapless gowns with long veils and trailing skirts are the prevailing convention but they are not the most forgiving or the most modern of styles. Consider a dress that is more like your own or re-distribute the wealth and wear a simple dress with opulent shoes, embellished coat and handbag. 22. If you want a big label dress buy it gently used, at a sample sale or even from a formal hire. No-one will know but you. 23. If you buy your gown second hand spend good money having it adjusted to your body or even dramatically adapted to your taste. Don’t be afraid to slice off a bow or trim into a flounce, the frock is there to serve you and not the reverse. 24. If the price is right buy two wedding dresses. One formal and one less so, a last minute change of venue or mood allows you a valuable option. 25. Many wedding gowns are just a season old when they are re-sold by their owners. Craig’s list has substantial offerings but so do websites run and written by brides.

Imagine snowflakes cut from white felt and decorated with sequins and crystals for a winter wedding or small handmade frames studded with sea shells for a beach wedding. Anything from nature –be it vast Nautilus shells or huge baskets of fresh lemons – can never look ugly. Or cheap. 18. Choose a venue where a lot of the décor and decoration is built in. An ornate church does not require extra floral detail; a spacious rustic barn with lots of natural light won’t need ribbons, candles or fancy hired chairs. A reception hall with a lovely stairwell or beautiful stained glass window saves on the need for ornament. Cheapest and most elegant of all for a romantic ceremony is a field of flowers, though in truth getting everyone there can be a production in itself. 19. Think of alternatives to expensive floral design. Hand bound bouquets of fresh sage and lavender look lovely for a country style wedding and one type of flower (such as star gazer lilies) used en-masse and ordered wholesale and in bulk makes a bigger splash than delicate, costly and rather fey rosebuds. Dark blooms in a pale room can be dramatic. I’m particularly fond of Victorian flowers such as violets pansies or dramatic sexy tropical blooms like ginger or water lily. And heavily fragranced flowers just serve to intensify the heady bloom of romance. 20. Don’t discount the value of a wedding planner; just choose one who reflects your taste and budget. The industry, the hype and the mania for detail of modern weddings generates stress, waste and ultimately bad memories of a day that is supposed to be your best. 76 / Paper Runway

26. Some bold brides wear vintage gowns and look exquisitely different. If a dress is more than fifty years old be sure to check the strength of the lace and the seams themselves. Look for subtle staining, rips, tears or fraying. Or better still team a very old pieces with a brand new garment. A fragile sequined art deco cape or a handmade Victorian lace veil looks brilliant with a modern bias cut gown. A simple sixties sheath looks smart with new hat and gloves and I love a tea-length forties lace dress with a very minimal velvet opera coat in brilliant jewel tone and matching bouquet or shoes. Snow white teamed with scarlet or cream and emerald are brilliant winter wedding choices. 27. Speaking of color why not dare to wear it? Evening dresses that are not in white cost less, and might say more about who you are. A printed silk dress can also look very lovely but a mandate must go out to the female guests about your print, you don’t want to get lost in a sea of rosebud taffeta. 28. Select your dress based on grace rather than status. I went to Badgley Mischka when I got engaged as I had connections for a deep discount. Sadly all of the very elaborate gowns made me look like the maid who stole her mistresses’ crown. I was just too short and a touch too curvy for the volume of fabric and detail of a grand gown It won’t matter if your dress is a no-name or even a chain store label if the shape suits you. You can rock J.Crew if everything else is in place. Michelle did. 29. Choose shoes on the same rationale. White fabric. lacy or pale leather pumps will be worn once. Unless they are gold leather dancing sandals do not spend more than a hundred dollars, your bouquet, hair and makeup will get more screen time than your feet.

30. Leave a few pennies in the jar for your lingerie and wedding night lacy bits. It’s awfully sad to wear a very good dress and a nylon peignoir. Budget for a little erotic elegance, the private face of a very public day. THE RECEPTION 31. Choose food and flowers that are in season, choose local wines, serve prosseco instead of French champagne. 32. Hold a wedding breakfast instead of a lunch. Dream up a Gatsby era tea dance dining on cake, cucumber sandwiches, Earl grey and Pimms. Have your wedding on a week day or a Friday evening. Choose winter or fall over spring. 33. Try to have the ceremony and the reception in the same place (saving on transport, logistics and stress). 34. Have friends play music instead of hiring a band. I went to a wedding where four different guests offered performances as their gift, right next to the church altar and it was incredibly moving. 35. Or… skip the dreaded moment of obligatory bad wedding dancing that always follows dessert and play silky lounge music instead. Who wants to get herded onto the dance floor to dance with toddlers and old people to a cover version of Brown Sugar? Not me baby. 36. Be firm with your drinks menu. Serve wine and beer, feature champagne for toasts only and those who want to drink hard liquor can jolly well pay for it. Whiskey and weddings don’t mix well. Better still find a venue that allows you to provide your own beverages or charges on consumption only. Vineyards are sophisticated and rustic settings for receptions here you can please wine lovers at a reasonable cost. Hotels, by contrast, are financial harikari. Only Kate Moss can afford an open bar at Claridges. 37. If you are getting married at City Hall a chic lunch or exclusive dinner are good alternatives to a formal reception. 38. If your wedding party is small you have the chance of using a private room at a club or restaurant and having all the benefits of an exclusive reception space for a little less. The joy of a restaurant reception is that all you have to decorate is the table and even the cake is provided; all you have to do is sit at the top of the table and glow. 39. When it comes to the cake often a caterer will charge between $5 and $10 extra per head. Imagine if you have one hundred guests? If you provide your own cake consider decorating it with fresh flowers. This is a trend that is very popular in Australia and always photographs well. 40. Don’t be ashamed to haggle for a better price, ask for a discount for cash and scrupulously view every hidden cost before you commit to booking a reception venue. Elegant establishments emphasize the rarity of their available dates and often intimidate, when they are obliged to inform.

THE GUESTS 41. Less people means more of everything else. More space, more unusual venue options, more money to spend on each person and more time on the day to truly connect with each person has come. 42. The genius of having just a precious handful of guests is the generosity you can shower upon them, as well as the intimacy of your own memories. Nothing is more terrifying than a line of people outside a church who want to kiss you and maul your dress or the nameless uncle that wants the first dance. 43. One clever way to keep the guest list down is to hold your event in a different location, to make your day for close family only or to hold separate events: one for friends and one for family. I often see receptions for younger people split this way, with the formal wedding brunch at a fancy venue being reserved for family only and a larger less formal party in a bar to follow after that. 44. One rarely applied rule of thumb is to invite people you actually know and see regularly. Dusting off distant relations and flying out business partners is diplomacy not romance. 45. Often the in-laws take charge of the guest list if they are paying for the event. Lay down your policy on the guest list at the first stages of planning a wedding and be firm about the cost per head. If you are willing to spend less perhaps you get more say in all spheres. 46. Deluxe menus often feature excess courses and fancy liquors that make one feel ill. Think about who your guests are, maybe they truly prefer ribs to fillet mignon or perhaps many of them are lean munching vegetarians. Buffets bust through the pain of fussy guests. And there is no shame in a hot and cold smorgasbord if it is laid out well and served by people who DO NOT wear chef’s hats. 47. Time is money. Buy a boxed set of thank you cards at the same time you organize your invites and stamp them and fill them out at the same time, perhaps personalizing them later. Niceties cost so little. 48. Mementos for the guests can add up to $30 a head to the cost of a wedding. For half the price or less consider a home-made CD with highlights of music from the wedding, a small planter bulb with your names and the date of the wedding painted on the side or a bottle of wine or fine olive oil with a customized (hand-made) label. 49. Choose a venue that allows for plentiful and affordable accommodation and easy transport options. There will always be a handful of guests who cannot foot the bill for reaching a wedding and without whom the day would fall flat. Air tickets and hotel rooms add up fast. 50. Most guests leave wedding doodads behind so skip the fripperies and spend on decent food instead; you will not believe just how much people can eat at a wedding. Especially children!

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You had us at “so much paper goodness!”. We are loving the eclectic nature of the wedding of the now Mr & Mrs Larson. Elsie (designer aka elsie cake) and Jeremy (song writer) went to great lengths to personalise the pretty visuals and music selection. The wedding oozes original vintage style and cool 50’s charm. The paper fan mural for us is like a child peering into a candy shop – instant love. The reception was styled perfectly by Sharon Taylor Designs (http://sharontaylordesigns.com/) and captured beautifully by Arrow & Apple (http://www.arrowandapple.com/weddings/). You can read more about Elsie on her blog ~ a beautiful mess http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com Thanks for sharing with us Elsie & Jeremy.

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The Crimson Poppy Jenny Jafek-Jones is the artist behind The Crimson Poppy. The Crimson Poppy and Jenny joined hands when she made her flower bouquets for her wedding in 2009. She was drawn to creating a whimsical wedding that encompassed a realistic paper flower.

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The fire for perfectly realistic paper flowers that wouldn’t droop or wilt was lit, so while selling at local craft shows and her small-town crafters’ mall Jenny searched for patterns, learned more about shaping paper, and took apart fresh flowers to create patterns. Beginning with paper seeds, Jenny tends and trims until ordinary paper becomes a delicate work of petals and leaves. The Crimson Poppy’s hand-crafted paper flowers bloom splendidly year-round.

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS By Steph Bond

10 Must-Haves for the Perfect Wedding Day Months (years) of planning, time and emotion invested, relationships tested (Hi Mum) and visions tweaked and re-tweaked. Ah, the joys of planning your own wedding. After all that hard work, the day comes together beautifully. Just as it should. But have you thought about the day itself? Here are 10 must-haves to make sure your insane amount of planning results in a care-free wedding day: Steph Bond Hutkin Steph is a web publisher, editor and consultant specialising in weddings, design and beautiful things for kids. Visit Wedding Ideas Australia for more tips from real Australian brides (and grooms). http://www.weddingideasaustralia.com.au/

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1. A Flower Butler: in between breakfasts, hairdressers, makeup and glasses of bubbly, chances are

you won’t have time to pick up your assortment of wedding flowers from the florist. And it may be a large package! Make sure you arrange for someone you trust to pick up your flowers on your wedding day, or have them delivered to your home/hotel where you are getting ready well before the time you are due to leave. It may be too late to change something if it is delivered straight to the wedding venue.

2. A Shine Blotter: for a particularly humid day (or a particularly “glowing” bride), pop a small packet of blotting tissue papers into your purse to keep you shine-free on your wedding day.

3. A Long-last Kisser: make sure you use long-lasting lipstick to get you through the day without

constant touch-ups. Long-last lipsticks used to be a little too drying, but the new versions are just as moist as your regular lipstick. Don’t forget the waterproof mascara either!

4. A Smudge Spotter: this is a good task for a bridesmaid. Choose a diligent friend whose sole

purpose is to spot smudged lipstick/mascara/makeup and loose hairs. Your Spotter will make sure your photos are green-thing-stuck-in-your-teeth free.

5. A Chief Nit Picker: Choose a friend with style (not a Bridesmaid – they will be too busy) to go to the reception venue early and make sure everything is set up perfectly. Ask them to double-check the seating chart and place settings. They may also add some additional flare (flower petals along walkways, candles in the bathrooms) and set up your favours if you are offering them.

6. A Grand Entrance: did you remember to organise music for your traipse down the aisle?

Many couples are now opting for outdoor ceremonies without a formal aisle and may not have considered music for the Bride’s arrival. A silent entrance can be a little awkward (I speak from experience, my friends).

7. A Butt-less Groom: if your groom is taller than you, step forward with one foot and tiptoe for

your first kiss. Your groom won’t have to bend over and stick out his butt – forever captured in your wedding photos.

8. A Bouquet Display: bouquets can be heavy! You may not want to hold your posy all the time and

at the reception you will need a place to display your blooms. Many brides lie their bouquets on their cake table, but if you don’t want to squash your flowers or want a more elegant solution, consider a number of vases in an appropriate position for you and your bridesmaids to deposit your weighty bouquets.

9. A Quick Munch: like many Brides, you may not eat a bite of food at your wedding reception.

So many people to greet! So many dances to be had! Make sure that a trusted friend brings a small parcel of bite-sized nibbles for the wedding party (that includes you) to eat after the ceremony and before the reception - the traditional photo time. A glass of bubbly wouldn’t go astray either, and can look quite festive in wedding photos.

10. A Sneaky 5: this is one thing you may not have thought of - plan into your wedding day schedule

a cheeky 5 minutes alone together as new husband and wife, as soon as you can after your ceremony. It’s an opportunity to share the joy with each other without feeling all those eyes on you. It’s a way to celebrate in a special, intimate way. Have fun and love your day of love! Paper Runway / 99

Wedding Traditions By Elle Alihos

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A wedding is a union of love and friendship in which two people vow to spend the rest of their lives together in marriage and become one another’s soul mate. This exchange of honour and commitment can be interpreted and expressed in many different shapes or forms. Traces of cultural wedding customs and traditions can be present in most weddings from the initial engagement, kitchen tea, hen’s party, and wedding to the honeymoon! One of the most popular traditions for the sentimental Bride has to be the wedding rhyme “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe”. Each item in this Victorian-era custom refers to a good luck token for the bride and if she carries all five items on her wedding day, she will have a blessed, joyful and happy marriage. Here are some wedding traditions and what the customs can symbolize. Something Old: This is an endearing affiliation to the Bride's past and family. Brides can choose to wear their Mother’s, Mother in law’s or Grandmother’s vintage wedding gown or antique family jewelry. Something New: Embodies optimism, hope and good fortune for the Bride’s new life with her husband and family. The wedding gown, shoes, jewelry, and lingerie garter can be considered as “something new”. Something Borrowed: To “borrow something” from a happily married woman is meant to impart and promote happiness to be shared by the new couple. Something Blue: Pre-Victorian times, the traditional colour of the wedding dress was blue! Queen Victoria changed history and fashion forever by wearing a white wedding gown. A great way for Brides to incorporate this hue is by opting to wear a blue lingerie garter or jewelry accents in blue. A Silver Sixpence in her Shoe: A cheeky way to wish the Bride an abundance of wealth and happiness with her new groom! Paper Runway / 101

The Wedding Rings: The most romantic and symbolic of the wedding ritual. The band being a continuous circle, without an ending, represents everlasting love and commitment. Once upon a time, Egyptian men regarded the gift of a gold ring as a symbol of proof that they trusted their new wives with their wealth.

Throwing Rice: Showering the couple is an ancient tradition that dates back to the ancient pagans. The pagans believed that rice is a “life giving” seed and by showering the Bride and Groom with grain, they will be bestowed with fertility and have many children. In modern times the rice has been replaced by confetti.

Seeing the Bride: It is considered good luck for the Groom not to see the Bride before the wedding. It is believed that even more “good luck” will be present if the Groom does not take a glimpse of the Bride until she walks down the aisle.

Wedding Gifts: In ancient times, guests brought fruits as gifts to encourage fertility. Nowadays, the fruit has been replaced with wedding gifts.

Tossing the Bouquet: Tossing of the bouquet dates back to the fourteenth century France where it was believed that the Bride was especially “lucky” on her wedding day.Women used to try and rip pieces of the Bride’s dress and flowers in order to attract some of her good luck. The Bride would toss her bouquet and run in order to get away from the ravaging crowd. In modern times, the Bride tosses her bouquet to a crowd of single ladies, as it is believed that who ever catches it, will be the next to marry! 102 / Paper Runway

Wishing Tree: A delightful Dutch tradition in which guests write their best wishes on a paper leaf and the couple reads out the message before hanging them on a tree branch. Wish Lanterns: Traditionally released at celebrations in Thailand, this spectacular visual effect, symbolizes the dreams and hopes for the new life together as a couple.

Bride and Groom - Emily and Alex Sullivan Emily on why she chose to have wishing lanterns at her wedding: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had read that it is considered good luck to release a lantern, with the belief that misfortune will fly away with them. It is said that they symbolize knowledge with their light guiding us on the right path to follow in life. I thought that was lovely. But mostly, I just thought they were beautiful and a fun way to interact with one another. I had a couple of fun surprises in store for our guests, including these along with an elephant, fireworks etc. I really wanted to 'wow' our guests with some amazingly memorable experiences and it was such a lovely site seeing 25 of them flying up into the sky together.â&#x20AC;?

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