A Little Bit Of Magic...

(via Ruffled photos by Wrinkle in Time Photography)

...so I am a litte bit in love with this wedding. This gorgeous couple had a very intimate wedding in Victoria with just themselves, two friends and the celebrant Jon von Goes (I loved that they used him as a celebrant - I've had the pleasure of witnessing him marry two of my great friends) Doesn't the bride look like she has stepped straight out of a photo shoot. Adorable.  

(via Junebug Weddings)

It's been a while since I posted a wedding pic, so I am happy to have finally seen a wedding that is blog worthy. I love the brides headpiece and how fresh and romantic this wedding looks. 

A Love To Look Forward To

(Images via Ellen)

After watching Ellen interview Portia de Rossi about her new book during the week, I've fallen a little bit in love with the kind of love they share.

Most girls dream of finding their perfect partner, a guy who's honest, kind, honourable, cool, funny, charming, good looking, supportive....loves you for all that you are and all that you're not.

AND THEN, you dream of the relationship you have together; loving, passionate, inspiring, entertaining, safe, secure, supportive, genuine....you know, the kind that makes you feel like who you are is perfectly imperfect and that that's ok.

Watching Ellen and Portia together and hearing their stories, you can't help but see that this is the kind of divine, honest love that they share - so deserving and so perfect for each other.

Cynics will say that 'true love' is something fabricated by Hollywood and that it doesn't really exist. Sure, relationships are hard work, we know that, but that doesn't mean true love can't exist within that.

Gay, straight, whatever your sexual orientation may be, its so reassuring to see this kind of love in the world - for if it exists for others, then it exists for me too.

On a fashion note: Portia's Zac Posen gown is the definition of romantic. Most definitely a dress made from and for love. 

And of course, it goes without saying that this dress belongs in my wardrobe waiting patiently for my wedding day.

Love Me This Dress...

(via Capture The Light)

...wow, wow, wow. That's all.

What A Nightmare..

Image via {This Is Glamorous}

Goodness did I have a crazy dream last night!

Whilst my dreams are not something I wouldn't normally share with you, in this instance I couldn't resist, for I think Lucia would be amused...

This nightmare centred around a wedding. My wedding. A wedding that I didn't know was happening until the morning of, where I discovered that Mum had organised the whole thing and that everyone else knew, but me. Horrifying.

I knew that I was engaged, so it was not like a surprise arranged wedding, but I also knew that I needed time before we actually married. 

I'm sure any bride understands, how awful it would be to have to get ready for the biggest day of your life in two hours having had no say in any of the arrangements, dress, shoes, venue, flowers AND to top it all off I had to do my own hair and make up!!

Having set the scene for you, the part I distinctly remember most is watching the florists deliver the bouquets- which were awful- turning to Mum, tears streaming down my face and screaming: "this whole wedding is a disaster, the flowers are horrible. My god, what will Lucia think, she will be so disappointed in me!"

Lucia, of course I know you would never judge me, but I do know how you love your weddings and I'm not going to lie, I would want my wedding to be one of the ones that touches your heart x

Baby's Breath Bouquets...

(via Once Wed)

(via Earth Friendly Weddings)

...I'm starting to like the idea of baby breath bouquets.  They seem really romantic and soft, and go well with a vintage inspired wedding. what do you think?

Wedding Love...

(Photos by Jonas Peterson)

...I really like this wedding dress. The moment that clinched it for me is when I read that the bride bought the dress then added the straps, changed the way the front material fell, and made the belt herself. She looks exquisite.

My Best Friend Is Getting Married Today!!!

(via Carrie Can)

Auguri my sweets.  I can't wait to give you both the biggest hug!

Have A Fab Week My Lovelies...

(via Once Wed)

(via Polka Dot Bride)

...so I may have panicked yesterday when I posted about my frustrations for the party today. It turned out to be a wonderful day.  The two pictures above were a huge inspiration as I made paper garlands and had a photo booth up which was so much fun to do.  I seriously now want to do it again and again.

Hope you all have had a great weekend, here's to the start of a good week xx

Love This Wedding Invite...

(via The Brass Petal)

...Are you feeling the love as much as I am?  Simple, cute, cheap and original. 

I Want This...

(by Flowerwild Designs)

...what an amazing bouquet. I love that its a little wild and yet still so elegant.

When Simple Is Perfect...

(via Once Wed)

...I cannot contain my love for this wedding, or should I say elopement. So simple, so pretty, so happy. Looking at this, how can you not love weddings!

One Love, You've Done It Again...

(via One Love Photo)

Wedding Flowers To Love...

(via Once Wed and Flower Wild Events)

...now that's what I'm talking about!

Designer Love: Anna Campbell

(Gowns By Anna Campbell)

It's with an abundance of excitement that I present to you Love.Me.My's first ever, exclusive interview with a designer! It's with even greater pleasure that this particular designer is one of Melbourne's most divine bridal talents.  

Amazing and inspiring is only just the beginning of how I feel about this talented designers beautiful gowns.I'm quite sure that you're going to fall head over heels, just as much as I have; So without further ado, ladies and gentlemen let me introduce you to, Anna Campbell....


We were swept away by the romance and beauty of your bridal collection
- how would you describe your design aesthetic?


Our bridal range is feminine and romantic, and inspired by vintage pieces. It is designed to stand out from any other bridal range, with its modern and simplistic skirts that drop beautifully from the waistline, creating a slim silhouette. Our pieces are twisted, wrapped, draped, plaited and tied around the figure to create the most feminine shapes possible.

Where did you draw inspiration from for your current collection
?

What we love about designing our bridal range is that it is slowly evolving, it dosen't have a set due date or expirary from our boutique. This means that every time we feel inspired, we create a new piece. This inspiration can come from anywhere. It can start from a stunning fabric sourced, a new technique we are discovering, or an incredible new client we are working with


Tell us a little about your history in fashion, how you started and
 your progression in the bridal fashion world?


At 18 I began studying Fashion at RMIT in Melbourne. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy the course, or feel like it would support the direction I wanted to take, so I quit and started my label selling fascinators to local boutiques. That soon grew to dresses, then a wholesale range. We had girls ordering our boutique range pieces in whites and ivories, which is when we opened our boutique and started the bridal range. We are really enjoying the relationships that we build with our clients, and the beautiful pieces and moments we are creating for them.
 Our Bridal range allows us to forget about the pricing constraints of our wholesale line, it allows us to create without worrying about costs or time spent. We are creating the pieces we could have only dreamed of within the confines of a wholesale collection.



In your professional opinion what is the most important element 
when choosing a bridal gown?


I believe the dress has to reflect the personality of the bride and the feeling of the wedding. Our dresses are perfect for the fashionable bride, who wants a beautiful romantic dress without corsets, hoop skirts, and stiff trains. Alot of our clients get married in beautiful gardens, rustic properties or little known beaches and our pieces suit that theme perfectly. We have clients who have gone and bought the classic bridal dress, often convinced by everyone else but themselves! They then make a last minute decision and consult us about a second dress! 



What kind of a moment can a bride look forward to when walking into Anna Campbell?

We're really lucky because our clients always have compleat faith in our designs. Because we are not a dressmaker and we don't just make anything, brides make appointments with us, already in love with our style and the feeling of our collections. From there we work to create the dress best for them. Our clients are fashion forward, and becuase we have a shorter making time for garments, our brides are relaxed and generally just really excited and in love with their dress.

Is This Romantic Or What...

(By Anna Page Photography via 100 Layer Cake)

...the dress, the flowers, the garden setting... oh my...I am in love.

Adorable...

(via Rock 'n Roll Bride)

...Right down to the shoes!

My Love for One Love...

(All photos by One Love Photo)

I cannot get enough of weddings shot by the uber talented team at One Love Photo.  Seriously if I won the lotto I would fly them to Oz to do a day after session...a whole 450 days later!

Yes It Is A Real Wedding...

Photos by One and Only Paris

...and not a photo shoot. I don't even care if some people may find this too predictable but I love this wedding.  If your going to get married in Paris you need to up the style, and boy oh boy did this couple do that!

It's Finally Happened...Be Prepared For A Rant...

(By S6 Photography via Love My Dress)

(By Kate MacPherson via Love My Dress)

(via Once Wed)

...I am getting tired of wedding shoe shots! It saddens me to say this. I have been looking at wedding blogs and magazines long before I actually got married. A few years ago I felt there was a change in wedding photography with more photographers taking a chance and shooting more than just the standard 'wedding' shots. There seemed to be a change happening that made wedding photography interesting. A lot of this had to do with photographers taking quirkier shots of the smaller details, like the bride and grooms' shoes. I fell in love with these shots and had a few done for my own wedding. I love how they turned out.  But then I started noticing these shots everywhere, and they have become just as common as the more traditional photos. This saddens me.