"Love is beyond either condition: without spring, without autumn, it is always fresh." Rumi
To all our newly engaged couples. Congratulations! Be yourselves and create a wedding that truly reflects who you are together. We hope we inspire you and introduce you to the wonderful world of weddings.
Belinda Fitzpatrick is the founder of The Threepiece Suit. Referred to as, 'the bridesmaid you never had', Belinda shares with everAFTER a little of her world of events, wedding planning and styling.
““I will never stop feeling privileged and honoured to do what I do. Instilling comfort, confidence and helping a couple to plan a celebration they can always be proud of.””
It was important to me that I found a business name which had an association with the idea of 'made to measure'. We like to describe our offering as 'tailored event solutions'. I love that the obscure name gives us the chance to talk about who we are and what we do. It's a great conversation starter! On a personal level, I also have three siblings who have been a constant and ongoing source of support and inspiration. They are my best friends and most trusted confidants so it was nice to also be able to subtly reference them when I dreamt up the business name.
There is something incredibly special about being able to work with a couple during the planning process of their wedding. Our role is to provide guidance, support and a specialised service but I also like to challenge and inspire when we can. Asking couples to think twice about 'if and why' they want to include certain elements can allow us to uncover the best and most suitable way to showcase them as a couple. I like to think that we utilise our experience to help a couple plan a day that they are comfortable and proud of from the outset.
It was important to me that I found a business name which had an association with the idea of 'made to measure'. We like to describe our offering as 'tailored event solutions'. I love that the obscure name gives us the chance to talk about who we are and what we do - its a great conversation starter! On a personal note, I also have three siblings who have been a constant and ongoing source of support and inspiration. They are my best friends and most trusted confidants so it was nice to also be able to subtly reference them when I dreamt up the business name.
There is something incredibly special about being able to work with a couple during the planning process of their wedding. Our role is to provide guidance, support and a specialised service but I also like to challenge and inspire when we can. Asking couples to think twice about 'if and why' they want to include certain elements can allow us to uncover the best and most suitable way to showcase them as a couple. I like to think that we utilise our experience to help a couple plan a day that they are comfortable and proud of from the outset.
I am not easily stressed. In fact, I like to think that there isn't much that can't be overcome in planning a wedding especially when you know that your client has complete trust in you. This year we worked on a destination wedding in Broome and it was a whole new learning experience. Having fresh flowers sourced and shipped to such a remote part of Western Australia was a little stressful but we engaged a fabulous local florist who was a pleasure to deal with. The bride and groom had full faith in me and together with the florist we were able to produce beautiful blooms that everyone loved. If only they knew how far the flowers had travelled!
Trust is the key. When you work with an expert to plan an event or wedding it is paramount to trust in their skill and experience. Being able to trust in the suppliers and industry colleagues that we engaged for our own wedding was further proof of how important this is. I took my own advice and was thrilled to learn first hand that it is invaluable. Giving your suppliers a little creative license can go a long way too. When given a level of flexibility, the possibilities grow to new and exciting heights!
I don't necessarily like to talk too much about trends. Sometimes I worry that couples get caught up in trying to plan a wedding day that is 'on trend' instead of embracing styles and ideas that are truly representative of them. For that reason, I love the fact that it is becoming more and more popular for couples to celebrate their individuality and unique quirks.
"We encourage our couples to use their favourite sayings as part of stationery or to add elements of surprise that reference their sense of humour. Attention to this sort of detail makes guests laugh and helps to create an atmosphere that is genuine and warm - theres no doubt that these are the best settings to create memories!"
Featured in Issue 2!
What can a wedding day look when you venture the inner depths of Melbourne and discover a setting that offers a historic, spiritual and dramatic backdrop. Photographer Vanessa Rochelle captures the unique and charming venue Chapel 1885.
Hints of romance, delicacy and undeniable class. Dreaming of Tuscany was created for the lovers who are fantasising of that gorgeous European Wedding.
Heidi, creative director for Quill shares her love of stationery, and shares her advice on creating the perfect invitation. Including those personal touches. She illustrates elements from your day into designs which could be your venue or favourite flower.
Be inspired by the romance of blush palettes, delicate gowns and charm. Captured on the grounds of Potters in Victoria by Collections Photography.
As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, couples all over the world are having to make a very difficult, and often heartbreaking, decision to cancel, postpone, or adjust their best-laid wedding plans. We are sharing “Change of Plans" stories and some of those include eloping now with the celebrations to come later.
Ruffles & Bells was born out of love and beauty. We catch up with Founder and Creative Director, Eliska Lam and learn how her passion for art, design and travel became her full time obsession and asked her to share planning advice with couples to be.
Darker tones and the warmth of candle lighting create intimate settings of love at the table. Be inspired by the hauntingly gorgeous shoot capture by Story of Eve.
For lovers of textural minimal style, your natural wedding palette starts here. A setting at Hampton Estate that showcases just what you can do with white on white. Layers of dramatic foliage complimented with glassware, Wedgwood porcelain plates and stoneware. Be inspired naturally!
Capturing the beauty within the surroundings of a greenhouse against the cliffs, this romantic setting slows down time. Inspired by natures own; earthy tones and minimalist styling with a floral palette of burnt blooms inspired by the silhouette of the cliffs, every detail curated to uphold the rich understated beauty which stands in position for a lifetime.
Natural elements and the beauty of yesteryear that inspires a modern classic bride. A slower paced life where things were simpler, and heirlooms were passed down and treasured. ‘Prairie’ encapsulates history not forgotten with sustainable styling. Step back in time with old-world treasures of natural textures and hand picked floral. It's romance set in dust, warm golden tones with hauntingly beautiful shadows.
