"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.
a minute with
I started my business by selling my graduate collection from my QUT fashion degree. I always loved needle and thread work in high school but never had a chance to learn it until I finished school. It's my passion and I kept trying to learn more about what I loved even when people doubted it. I think this is key to finding your own creative voice.
Similar to the process of Dior/Versace, we start all our couture work for private clients by creating a body support or foundation - essentially a sculpture of the client’s body. This is followed by creating the dress that will sit on the outside of the support which undergoes many samples from calico and muslin fabric to ensure the perfect fit before it's cut and constructed in the finer textiles
I tend to ignore what's on trend and create something that complements my clients by knowing their style and giving them a great couture experience.
Tips for the summer bride, I suggest staying away from polyester lined dresses.
Think about your venue and brainstorm a few key words. Focus on these words as a theme when you’re sourcing your dress. Choose a gown that makes you feel confident. Sometimes other people’s comments come from the fact that it’s not something they would necessarily wear themselves, however this doesn't mean it's not suitable for you. Finding your gown is a time to get to know yourself and stop listening to others on how to be ‘you’.
Definitely the skirt with ostrich feather trim... I love floaty things!
Spending time with friends and family, travelling and researching craft skills.
Paris, not only because it’s a city of fashion but it's a beautiful city... actually, I think the most beautiful city in the world!
Toasted sourdough with whatever I can find to dress it up and chocolates! Yes, lots of chocolate. I don't have a favourite café or restaurant, it's who I go with.
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.
