We were out on a super busy day yesterday with a gah-gah gorgeous styled shoot for our upcoming magazine edition, due out at the end of this month. I started to get nostalgic about one of my favourite shoots we featured this time last year. Let us flashback… 

One of the prettiest styled shoots we have ever featured can be found on the pages of our free online magazine as our cover story for October 2013. It’s full of sparkles and glitter and all things gorgeous. A bunch of our A-list Vendors are responsible for creating this magical wedding inspiration, which makes us all warm and fuzzy inside! 

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A-Listers

Concept & Styling: Rustique Wedding Designs

Décor & Furniture: Moments in Vintage

Makeup and Hair: The Beauty Case

Flowers: Willow Bud

Photography: Ale & Kim / Cake: Cakes by Lou / Stationery: Gemma Lauren Invitations / Suit, Dress & Headpiece: When Freddie met Lilly / Venue: Metro Arts / Models: Laura Robinson & Reuben Chant / Film Processing: Raw Digital and Film Lab

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Four years after they first met through a mutual friend, Judith and Kevin married in a stunning ceremony overlooking the Sunshine Coast hinterland at the iconic award-winning Maleny Manor.

Creative Judith tapped into her childhood and youth, and chose a theme that resonated with her, having marked so many moments in her life. Alice in Wonderland was the source of childhood joy via the Disney movie and teenage fascination as Judith read and re-read the book over and over, being inspired to create artworks based on the well-known characters and the world in which they lived.

And so their reception was a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! So as you take a peek at the beautiful images by Renee Brazel Photography and amazing styling by Moments in Vintage – Furniture & Decor Hire, I will leave you with my personal favourite quote of all time.

“Of all the silly nonsense, this is the stupidest tea party I’ve ever been to in all my life!” – Alice, Alice in Wonderland, Disney animation. 

“My brother sang ‘Without You’ (by Eddie Vedder) as I walked down the aisle.”

“It’s all a blur to me now but I spent a lot of money on my dress – priority number one! Then hair, makeup and a good photographer; I wanted us to look good.”

“Take off your heels for the reception and wear flat shoes. Best decision ever.”

“the fact that it was a small wedding meant that I felt more relaxed around my friends. I still struggled to talk to everyone. I was especially glad to spend time with my siblings (particularly my brother who lives in Japan).”

“I love old-fashioned things. I ended up tying that up with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Which suits me because in high school I read the book over and over again, watched the Disney movie when I was a kid and did many drawings and paintings that had connections to Alice in Wonderland. Mostly I just wanted everyone to enjoy the day so we had giant Jenga and croquet and a photobooth with props.

“We had a lot of help. We got our friends to drive us on the day and some other friends to do the ‘order of service’. My work friend did this amazing floral display for me and my closest friend made the wedding cakes”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Reception & Styling

Best bargains: Cake & Floral Display (personal connection) 

Bridal gown: Helena Karkovic (Helena Couture Designs)

Accessories: Johanna Johnson headpiece

Bridesmaid dresses: Anna Campbell (Indianna dress)

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Lovisa

Groom’s and Groomsmens’ suits: David Robertson

Rings: Judith’s: Christian Dior. Kevin’s: His Dad’s.

DIY: Tags, guest book, cake, red couches. 

Honeymoon: Bali

Number of Guests: 64

Wedding Budget: $20,000 

A-List Vendors

Decorators: Moments in Vintage – Furniture & Decor Hire

Makeup Artist: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

Florist: Toni Fielder (for the big floral display), Mondo Floral Designs (for bouquets etc.)

Photographer: Renee Brazel Photography

Venue & Catering: Maleny Manor

Rentals: Adorn Events & Fancy Tea

Photo booth: Photobooth2U 

View Judith & Kevin’s full wedding album and see all the gorgeous details. 

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Take a look at these fun girls. How much do you seriously want them around to brighten up your wedding day morning? Elisse and Khesanh from The Beauty Case specialise in vintage and retro-style hair and makeup, as it’s a passion of theirs to provide fellow period-style enthusiasts with a specialised service. From victory rolls to pin curls, from red lips and rosy cheeks to winged liner and luscious lashes, these girls have it all covered. Love their style!

Have a read of what Khesanh had to say about all things vintage in the beauty world.

What do you love about vintage and retro styling?

We love that vintage and retro styling showcases femininity! It is glamourous, elegant, romantic  and fun. We are so happy it is being embraced by so many of our  brides! We do everything from authentic vintage styling to vintage with a modern twist. 

Does the 50’s glam hair and makeup look suit everybody?

Every woman experiences such joy when they have been given a style they wouldn’t usually choose for themselves! We pride ourselves on working with our clients to help choose a vintage style that will really showcase their features. 

Do you have to have a certain length of hair to pull off this look?

Depending on what style is chosen will determine whether you have the right hair length. 
Typically women in the 40’s and 50’s had their hair cut into a ‘middy’, which was perfect for a traditional pin curl set. These days this style of cut is not as common, which is why we help our clients choose the best look suited to their current style.

Who is your fave icon of time gone by to look to for style?

Most people refer to Marilyn Monroe as a significant figure of the 1950’s, which she certainly was! But for me, my style icons of the 30’s – 50’s are Grace Kelly, Jean Harlow, Susan Hayward, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor and Doris Day. 

Where do you draw your biggest inspiration?

My biggest inspiration comes from the photos of our grandparents and women and men of that generation. The styles we re-create were invented by women with next to nothing, yet they always put their best foot forward! To go back in time where women dressed up for the cinema would be a dream! 

What’s your fave variation of vintage styles for hair and makeup? 

You can’t go wrong with a fresh, brushed out pin curl set, dewy skin, winged eyeliner and luscious lips! This is my most favourite combination that just screams glamour! 

We love this cute photo shoot they put together with the help of prop styling from Moments in Vintage and photography by Paper Heart Photography. 

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