The Papered Nest has designed a collection of party items with a cheery feel that offer a stylish canvas to build on.

These bright and colourful hand-crafted products, created by two talented California women with a passion for party planning, could spark a host of ideas around which you can plan your big day.

We love the cheery feel of the party styling kits and we can’t stop smiling over quaint accents like the mini cupcake stands, and mason jars with stamped pewter lids (fill these with colourful jellybeans or small lollies to make charming wedding favors). Also, the oh-so-lovely hand dyed paper doilies are sheer heaven.

Each party styling kit contains everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind partyscape and includes the following hand-crafted and selected items:

1 X Favor Bag Kit (includes 12 kraft window favor bags, 12 yds of Divine Twine, and 12 coloured 1.5” scalloped circle “Thank You” tags)

12 X Striped paper straws

12 X Striped greaseproof cupcake liners

6 X “Yum” cupcake picks

6 X Food flags

12 X Treat sticks

5 yds Coloured 5/8″ ribbon

5 yds White 3/8″ ribbon

12 X Scalloped food tags

1 Drink Kit (includes 12 yds Coloured Divine Twine and 12 coloured 1.5″ scalloped circle “Cheers” tags)

6 X Coloured 10″ Hand Dyed Paper Doilies

Personalizing your The Papered Nest wedding accessories is easy too. Drink tags, favor bag tags, and cutlery can be stamped with “yum”, “cheers”, “thank you”, or “enjoy”! You can also purchase a personalized stamp and mark your wedding accessories with your names, wedding date, or even an affectionate message. The Papered Nest party kits are also available to accommodate guest lists of eight, 10, and 12, and they’ll work with you on custom orders of any size.

They’re perfect for engagement parties too!

{Images via The Papered Nest}

Nicole and James wed at The Grove in a wedding filled with rustic and modern touches, “Our venue, which we both fell in love with immediately, was outdoors and very rustic which fit our style. We branched out our theme from there. James is the more ‘modern’ design one and [I’m] more ‘rustic’ – so we created a modern rustic theme,” says Nicole.

The couple planned their wedding jointly. Nicole explains, “If I had my way I’d plan about 20 different weddings with different themes and colours! However, James has been a huge part of the process and is very helpful in narrowing down ideas. Our wedding style has just developed between the two of us as we began planning.”

The couple incorporated modern elements with “stripes in the bride’s dress, bridesmaid dresses, cake, escort cards, invitation font, chalkboard table numbers and signs.”

The couple also incorporated rustic elements with the “venue barns, broken down fences, long tables, mason jar floral arrangements, cotton striped dishtowels as napkins, and twine.”

Jennifer Eileen Photography captured all the lovely wedding pictures.

Congratulations to the gorgeous couple and thank you for sharing your wedding pictures with One Stylish Bride.

Nicole + James Style Guide

Photographer: Jennifer Eileen Photography / Floral Designer: Fleurie / Reception Venue: The Grove / Dress Designer: Priscilla of Boston / DJ: Good Times Entertainment / Thanks: Two Bright Lights

Ashley and Quinn wed on the picturesque rolling hills of Front Porch Farms located just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Their exquisite wedding had a lovely southern vibe {with tasty home-cooked southern food} and was captured by Wedlock Images, who had this to say…

“Get inspired by Ashley’s ‘do-it-yourself’ attitude. From the centerpieces to the bouquet, this crafty bride is the perfect example of how to throw a fabulous themed and detailed wedding on a small budget. You’d be amazed at how much Ashley saved by not only making her centerpieces and bouquet, but also designing and making her bridesmaid’s dresses and having homemade cakes and sweet treats instead of the traditional wedding cake.”

We especially love that Ashley discovered her gem of a wedding dress at a charity trunk show with proceeds going towards breast cancer.

We also love that the charming wedding favors were jars of homemade jam especially made by Ashley’s sweet grandmother.

Congratulations to the adorable couple and thank you for sharing your wedding pictures with One Stylish Bride.

Ashley + Quinn’s Style Guide

Photographer: Wedlock Images / Caterer: Mrs. J’s Baking and Catering / Reception Venue: Front Porch Farms / Thanks: Two Bright Lights

Gorgeous Hanna and Corrie wed in Stockholm, Sweden. Their venue of choice was M/S Borgila and their photographers of choice were Isabelle and Emmi-Sabina of 2 Brides Photography.

The couple also picked a chic colour combination of “black and white with splashes of bright purple, pink, orange and blue,” explains Hanna.

Here’s what else we love about this wedding – the brides La Sposa wedding dress, the grooms suit, the colourful bridesmaid dresses, the darling bouquet, the napkin tissue pom poms from Miss Prop Shop, and the fun wedding banners.

Hanna recalls, “The ceremony in general was so emotional. We felt like finally everything we had been fighting to make happen was official and that our love had been strong enough to conquer all obstacles we had previously faced to be at this point in our life. One moment that was very strong was when we saw each other in church. Corrie was crying and we grabbed each others hands to walk the last steps together. At that point we really felt how right this was and how it was truly worth all of our struggles to be here.”

“Corrie’s speech at the dinner was also truly something special. It was so genuine and grateful and full of love and did not leave a dry eye.”

From the Couple:

What made your wedding unique?

“Our wedding was unique due to what it symbolized. Corrie being American and Hanna being Swedish, it has been a struggle to make this relationship happen, since we spent a lot of time apart with great distances between us. This wedding truly was a manifestation of love, as all weddings are, but we think the love and happiness that surrounded our wedding was really something extraordinary. We had so many people coming from all parts of the world to share this day with us, which truly set the international and loving spirit of our wedding.”

Did you DIY any details?

“We made copies of Hanna’s parent’s placement cards that was used at their wedding 26 years ago {yes, they are still married} and used them again at our reception.

We also made a sign for the church entrance in black and white and colourful ribbons that stated ‘Once in your lifetime you meet someone who changes everything’, which exactly describes our story. Corrie left his life in sunny California to come and live with Hanna in Sweden with all the difficulties and joy that brought.”

What was your biggest challenge?

“The biggest challenge was planning it while being in different countries. Hanna was in London for much of the time before the wedding doing her masters while Corrie was in Sweden. Besides that the biggest challenge was making sure that everyone understood what was happening during the ceremony and reception since we were using both Swedish and English as well as Swedish and American traditions.”

What’s your advice?

“Enjoy the day, feel the love you share and the love from everyone who are there to share your day. Live every moment of it.”

Cheers to the happy couple and thank you for sharing your pretty wedding pictures with One Stylish Bride.

Hanna and Corrie’s Style Guide

Photographer: 2 Brides Photography / Hair Stylist: Piz of Cake / Dress Store: Stockholm Brud och Fest / Dress Designer: La Sposa / Ceremony Location: Hogalidskyrkan / Makeup Artist: Gabriella Elio / Event Venue: M/S Borgila / Etsy Designers: Jewellery via Earrings Nation; Cufflinks via Photojule; Napkin tissue pom poms via Miss Prop Shop; Other via Floral World / Thanks: Two Bright Lights

The fabulous thing about yellow and grey hues is that they can be easily incorporated into everything wedding related, from your wedding ensemble to your reception décor.

But we’re certainly not the only ones loving yellow and grey. The colour combination has even caught the attention of bridal designers like Vera Wang, who now design wedding dresses in these hues. That’s not all – the options for bridesmaids and groomsmen are just as varied as they are delightful, and easily adapted to everyone’s taste.

Whether you choose a wedding gown of grey, yellow, or white, there are plenty of options for working shades of yellow and grey into your personal bridal look. Think jewellery, an accent sash, the right floral touch in your hair or bouquet – these are all easy and fun ways to accessorize your look.

So what shades should you use? We love the idea of pairing a pale buttery yellow with a charcoal contrast. But, we’re just as enthusiastic over pairing a bright or pale yellow with lighter greys, pewters, and grey-blues.

This colour combination is one wedding inspiration that remains trendy, season after season.

{Couple via The Perfect Palette; Wedding cake via The Knot; Shoes via My Wedding; Yellow Dress via Glamour; Menu via Manolo Brides; Bouquet via Every Last Detail}

We recently discovered Turtle Love Company and we have to say that we were instantly smitten. They’re a mindful retailer of artisan jewellery, with all pieces designed by independent artists and handcrafted in ways that are attentive towards our planet and its people. We love that this company puts TLC (tender loving care) into everything they do!

We know that when the majority of people think of engagement rings and wedding bands that they don’t normally think of artisan-crafted jewellery. Yet, Turtle Love Company offers a wide range of casual handcrafted rings and jewellery, all beautiful and unique, their engagement and wedding rings might just surprise you.

Here are a few of our favourites:

River Rocks Diamond Ring – Handcrafted by Adel Chefridi, the Unity Diamond Wedding Ring is made of satin finish 18k gold set with multiple 3.5mm diamonds. Each diamond dazzles on its own from its perch in solid gold, but together they form a complete and balanced whole celebrating the beauty of a harmonious union.

Synergy Diamond Ring – The playing of two different musical themes often creates something more meaningful and powerful than just the melodies: a song. The Synergy Diamond Ring by Laura Serrafero symbolizes the union that is greater, through the bond of love, than the sum of its individual parts. This uncomplicated yet elegant ring is handcrafted using 14k satin-finish gold and a conflict free 2mm diamond.

Sapphire Stackable Engagement Rings – These heavenly engagement rings are crafted with satin-finish 18k gold by Adel Chefridi. The 4mm blue sapphire, exquisite in depth and brilliance, is bezel-set atop a 3mm band, and is made to stack with the Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring.

Dryad Three Black Diamond Engagement Ring – The Dryad Three Black Diamond Engagement Ring is made using recycled sterling silver and conflict-free diamonds, and it is handcrafted by Heather Perry. The three black diamonds shine out from the band like windows into the spirit of a tree, and the marked band reflects the beautiful imperfection of the natural world.

Delicate Nest Diamond Engagement Ring Set – This gorgeous engagement ring is handcafted by Michele Scholnick. The 5.5mm sterling silver “nest” cups a 1.75mm conflict-free diamond. The precious metal, gleaming with a delicate brushed finish, gorgeously compliments the brilliant sparkle of the SI2 quality, GH colour diamond.

Gold Diamond Wedding Band- This sublime diamond band is crafted by Adel Chefridi. The lush satin-finish 18k gold is a beautiful background for the bright diamonds, arranged in a geometrical pattern around the 3mm band.

Turtle Love Company engagement and wedding rings come in a range of styles and prices to suit every couple. Plus, their selection of seriously breathtaking wedding jewellery is all conflict-free and hand-crafted.

Turtle Love Company ships to the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. For further details, click here.

{Images via Turtle Love Company}

Who’s Gemvara? Gemvara is a jeweller, but not your run-of-the-mill traditional jeweller. They have the crazy idea that you deserve jewellery that’s uniquely you. That’s made only for you. Only when you create it. So you design it. You give it meaning.

Here’s a few of our favourite Gemvara engagement rings. You’ll notice that coloured stones are currently all the rage:

The Annabelle Ring – Cushion Aquamarine 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds

Arpeggio Ring – Round Diamond Platinum Ring with Blue Sapphires

Reese Ring – Emerald-Cut Emerald 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds

Of course, choosing your wedding jewellery doesn’t end with the engagement ring. It actually only begins, but don’t worry because Gemvara has you covered. They have some breathtaking and customisable necklaces and earrings that will make you drool.

Here’s a few of our favourite Gemvara wedding accessories:

Brilliant Petite Oval Pendant – Oval Aquamarine Sterling Silver Necklace with White Sapphire

Margarita Earrings – Round Emerald 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds

Gemvara has also just designed a new “Naked Gem” collection, which is as sexy as it sounds. The collection has an assortment of bold, eye-catching pendants, earrings, and rings. Designed by Gemvara’s V.P. of Brand Marketing Corinne Grousbeck, the “Naked Gem” collection pieces can also be customised with your choice of 26 gems and eight precious metals. Gotta love that.

{Images via Gemvara}

We especially adore the mood that this palette creates, which is over the top and amazingly indulgent. Plus, this colour combination can be either subtle or strong.

You could decorate your reception and wedding details with a pale blue and embellish sparingly with gold accents or you could go for over the top opulence and incorporate a dark blue and everything from gold place settings to gold floral arrangements.

Either way, this colour combination has the wow factor, don’t you think?

{Wedding favor via Martha Stewart Weddings; Bride via Dior; Décor via Elizabeth Anne Designs; Flower girl via Etsy}

Kellee and Ben moonlight as writers and love a good laugh, a good book, a good coffee and good people. They held their ceremony in Vancouver at Ron Basford Park. The ceremony mood was set by Kellee’s brother and the lovely bridal party – her brother played the ukalali and the bridal party sang as she walked down the aisle. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Performance Works, which is now a rehearsal and performance venue, but was originally a machine shop dating back to the 1920′s.

All the beautiful ceremony and reception decorations were handmade and packed with charming sentiment. The couples love of books was shown throughout the venue with pages from novels strung from the rafters and the couples favourite books used as centerpieces. An old vintage typewriter was also used in place of a guestbook and set out for guests to leave their well wishes and advice.

“The yummy fortune cookies were a cute way to bring in an element of Kellee’s heritage”, says Teryn Lee of Teryn Lee Photography.

Big fat congratulations Kellee and Ben!

Kellee and Ben’s Style Guide

Photographer: Teryn Lee Photography / Hair Stylist: Bangs Salon / Caterer: Savoury Chef / Floral Designer: Queensberry Flower Company / Invitation Designer: e.m.papers / Dress Store: Bisou Bridal / Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Indochino / Ceremony: Ron Basford Park / Venue: Performance Works / Thanks: Two Bright Lights

Picking the perfect wedding dress is tremendously exciting and fun, but can also be tremendously costly and heartbreaking when you realise that you can’t afford that dream frock. Many designer wedding dresses cost $5,000 and upwards, which will take a big chunk out of any wedding budget.

That’s unless you know about two little, but well kept secrets! First, the pre-loved wedding dress marketplace is taking off. Second, StillWhite.com.au offers the latest designer wedding dresses at a fraction of the retail price.

We recently became obsessed with Still White, which is fast becoming Australia’s leading pre-loved wedding dress marketplace. We love that a creative husband and wife team started the company and that there’s so many affordable and drool-worthy wedding dresses on their marketplace. Plus, owner Ingrid Szajer explains, “Most of the wedding dresses on Still White have been worn once, are professionally dry-cleaned and in perfect condition. In fact, some are brand new, unworn dresses from girls who have simply changed their mind.”

We’re seriously smitten with the sheer amount of variety in the Still White marketplace, the simple process for selling pre-loved wedding dresses, and the incredible savings brides can make by purchasing their wedding dress on Still White. Take Jenny from Sydney, who recently bought her strapless Maggie Soterro dress on Still White for $950. She saved an incredible 50% off the original retail price!

What’s more, the Still White marketplace is packed with hundreds of wedding dresses, with loads more being added on a daily basis. There’s something in every style imaginable, for every size and for every budget. “We have dresses from all the major designers like Maggie Sottero, Henri Josef and Mariana Hardwick,” says Ingrid.

Ultimately, whether you’re looking for a designer wedding dress or a unique vintage frock, Still White has got you covered.

We suggest looking beyond pricey wedding dress boutiques and heading over to Still White for some serious savings and wedding inspiration.

If your not located in Australia, fear not, as Still White is also available in the following countries.

New Zealand – http://www.stillwhite.co.nz
United Kingdom – http://www.stillwhite.co.uk
United States – http://www.stillwhite.com
South Africa – http://www.stillwhite.co.za

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