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WEDDING

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Volume Two

Invitation Inspiration

Cover image - Tango Design

Place card design & gift tag ideas

Themed invitations to inspire

DIY Invitation

guide

The ultimateWedding Expo Guide - State by state guideto every wedding expo!

Welcome

to volume two of

Wedding

Invitation InspirationHi there and welcome to the second volume of Wedding Invitation Inspiration!It’s been a whirlwind couple of months and after the success of our first magazine we are very pleased to bring you another volume jam packed with beautiful images, designs and inspiration to assist you with your wedding invitations.

We hope you enjoy browsing through all the fantastic designs and reading all the helpful information we have put together for you, as it has been a pleasure to create this fabulous magazine for you once again!

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If you missed our first Volume you can view it online anytime. Just click here to view!

{Contents}5. Special Feature Business in the spotlight - I Will Invitations

9. Style guide All of the hottest themes in invitation design

27. Place card & Gift tag design Design ideas and tips on place card & gift tag etiquette

46. Wedding Expo Guide State by state guide to when and where the next wedding expo will be held!

70. Table seating plan tips Ideas and tips on creating your table seating plan as well as a printable template.

72. DIY WEDDING INVITATION Ipaper DIY creation guide Step by step guide and template to design

your own wedding invitation!

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How to use this magazine:

Simply place your curser on the screen and click to zoom in & out as well as flip through the pages. Click on any linked image and you will be taken directly to the suppliers web page.

Publisher/Designer

Sally Williams

Editor

Meranda Treadwell

Copyright

Wedding Invitation Inspiration magazine 2014

Cover image:

Tango Designwww.tangodesign.com.au

Are you an invitation designer?We would love to hear from you!

Please submit some editorial about your business and your specialties as well as a few pics to

[email protected] you could be featured in our next magazine.

Starting out in 2005 as a very small wedding invitation and stationery company, I Will Invitations has vastly expanded and now offers a huge range of wedding stationery products compared to many other invitation houses in Australia and indeed, internationally too.

“We’ve always believed that the invitation stylist must deliver exemplary service. We offer a greater range of accessories than many other companies because we want to fit in to our client’s dreams, not have them feel compromised to fit a company’s limited ideas”, says head stylist Gayle Williams.

“We offer everything from invitations in many formats and accessories to coordinating that look with buffet styling and if we don’t have it, we are able to custom design to your requirements.”

It was this thinking that won I Will Invitations the highly

acclaimed Best Service award and a finalist position in the Design category for the Australasian Mumpreneur Awards recently.

“I’m so proud of where we’ve come from. Initially a small online wedding boutique, we’ve now got printables and children’s events covered as well as markets on etsy and a huge gathering on Pinterest and Facebook. It’s so gratifying to see that so many of our clients on these social media channels are returning customers too. They grow with us from their engagement invitations to their wedding stationery and now we get them as return clients for baby and child events, or even for their own milestone birthdays. That is the most wonderful thing – to know that your clients have such loyalty and to get to know them during their most important life celebrations. You couldn’t ask for a more fulfilling job!”

Special Feature - Business in the spotlight

5 | Wedding Invitation Inspiration

Special Feature - Business in the spotlight

All Designs created by - I Will Invitations

Vintage Chic


Vintage | vin-tijadjective1. representing the high quality of a past time

Chic | sheekadjective1. attractive and fashionable; stylish

Design by How Inviting

RomanticRomantic| roh-man-tikadjective1. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of romance; characteristic or suggestive of the world of romance.

Design by Tango Design


Design by Alannah Rose


BeachBeach| beechnoun1. an expanse of sand or pebbles along a shore2. the part of the shore of an ocean, sea, large river, etc, washed by the tides or waves


Spring| springnoun1. the season between winter and summer2. the months of September, October and November

Spring



Design by I Will Invitations

Pink


Teal


Blue


Yellow


Design by How Inviting Design by Tango Design


Black & White


Place card & Gift tag design


Place card design and style can vary from wedding to wedding. Some Brides prefer to have the standard folded place card design where others prefer to combine the place card as either a gift tag/place card or

have something custom made such as a photo booth pocket/place card. The choice is totally yours but whatever style you choose, they should match your invitation suite. It is custom

for each guest to be given a place card, however, if you are using gift tags as a place card and only giving one gift per couple, then address the tag as Mr & Mrs Smith or John & Maree for example.

Design by Style and Discourse

Design by Paper Dolls - The lost art

Design by Archives

Design by Paper Dolls - The lost art

1. When did you open for business?

We started Paper Dolls in August 2010 at that stage we both had babies under six months so it was a slow and interesting start juggling motherhood and business.

2. How did you come up with your business name?

We wanted to include the word paper as everything we made was going to be made from paper and over a cup of tea one afternoon we came up with ‘Paper Dolls’.Unfortunately the web domain paperdolls.com was taken (didn’t think to check that first!) so having already become attached to the name we added a tag’ – the lost art’ to distinguish ourselves. Our philosophy for our work was to highlight those lost arts of crafting and crotchet and even the simple joy of receiving a paper invitation rather than a text or email so it was a perfect fit.

3. What is your design style?

It’s as eclectic as our couples due to all our work being bespoke so we can range from rustic to classically elegant.

4. What inspires you?

Old treasured items, childhood memories, fashion/homewares, gorgeous materials and unique prints.

5. What is the best part of your job?

That’s an easy one seeing a bride’s face when she comes and picks up their invites or second best ( as most of our work is done via email) receiving a personal thank you email or message from our brides just can help but bring a smile to your face :)

Business Profile

Summer Bridal Ideas ExpoDate: January 2014Address: Goyder Pavilion, Adelaide Showground-Goodwood Rd,WayvilleTime: 10:00am to 5:00pm both daysCost:$15ppMore Info: 02 9997 4864 [email protected]

January - May 2014Australian Bridal FairDate: Wednesday to Sunday every weekAddress: 43 Goodwood Rd, WayvilleTime:11:00am till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info:08 8373 4442 www.australianbridalfair.com.au Email [email protected]

McLaren Vale Wedding ExpoDate: June 2014Address: Serafino McLaren Vale, Kangarilla Rd, McLaren ValeTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Marit Bynke P: 08 8381 5080 E:[email protected]: www.inspireadelaide.com.au

"Winter Bridal Ideas Expo 2014"Date: June 2014Address: Ridley Centre, Adelaide Showground, AdelaideTime: 10:00am till 5:00pmCost: $15/AdultsMore Info: Melanie Dean M: 0404 879 682 E: [email protected] W:www.iexh.com.au

S.A Wedding Expos’s

The UltimateWedding Expo Guide


eBridal January Wedding ExpoDate:17th, 18th & 19th January 2014Address: Burswood Grand Ballroom - Burswood, PerthTime: 4:00pm till 9:00pm Fri, 9.30am till 5.30pm Sat & SunCost: $17ppMore Info: 08 9249 8909 E: [email protected]: www.ebridal.com.au

Perth Bride ExhibitionDate: February 2014Address: Hyatt Regency PerthTime: 9:30pm till 5:00pmCost: $15More Info: Sharon O'Sullivan 08 9287 1866 MOB 0418 907 845

Dusk Perth Bridal FairDate: March 2014Address: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre - 21 Mounts Bay Rd, PerthTime: 9:30am till 5:00pmCost: $16 per personMore Info: 0412 090 090 www.perthbridalfair.com.au

Wedding UpmarketDate: April 2014Address: University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall Undercroft, CrawleyTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Justine Barsley 0432 897 516 [email protected]

Midwest Bridal Expo Raising Funds for the RFDSDate: May 2014Address: Queen Elizabeth 11 Centre Durlacher Street, GeraldtonTime: Saturday 1:00pm till 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am till 5:00pmCost:$10 per personMore Info:Patricia 0427 212 910

Esplanade River Suites Wedding Open DayDate: May 2014Address: 112 Melville Parade, ComoTime: 2:00pm till 7:00pmCost:FreeMore Info: Negra Mujagic 08 9367 0300 [email protected]

Sanctuary Golf Resort Bridal ExpoDate: May 2014Address: Old Coast Road, Pelican Point, EatonTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: 08 9725 2777

Mosmans Restaurant Wedding Open DayDate: May 2014Address: 15 Johnson Parade, Mos-man ParkTime: 10:00am till 12:00 middayCost: FreeMore Info: Jacie Cowling PH: (08) 9383 3388 Mob: 0450 224 605 www.mosmans.com.au

The 28th Annual Bridal Expo 2014Date: June 2014Address: The Burswood Resort Great Eastern Hwy, BurswoodTime: 9:00am till 5:30pmCost:$15 per personMore Info: 08 9272 9900

Tulle Wedding ExpoDate: June 2014Address: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, WannerooTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: $5 per personMore Info: Shari P:0421 719 060 [email protected]

Mercure 2014 Wedding Open DayDate: June 2014Address: 10 Irwin Street, PerthTime: 11:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Rachel Manfre P: 08 9326 7074 E: [email protected]

W.A Wedding Expos’s

Australian Bridal Service Bridal ExhibitionDate: January 2014Address: Royal Exhibition Building - Nicholson St, Carlton GardensTime:Bookings requiredCost: $20ppMore Info:03 9372 3022

Docklands Bridal Expo MelbourneDate: 5th January 2014Address: Etihad Stadium, DocklandsTime: 9:00am till 4:00pmCost: FREEMore Info: Rodney P: 0408 513 558 [email protected] www.bridalexpodocklands.com.au

Ideal Bride Melbournes Ultimate Wedding & Honeymoon SpectacularDate: 4th & 5th January 2014Address: Melbourne Crowne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VICTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: $20More Info: Mick Bentham P: 07 3821 0188 E: [email protected] W: www.idealbride.com.au

Ballarat BridesDate: January 2014Address: Mercure Ballarat (formerly Ballarat Doherty Hotel and Convention Centre), Main Rd. Ballarat (Opposite Sovereign Hill)Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmCost: $10ppMore Info:[email protected]

The Melbourne Bridal & Honeymoon ExpoDate:January 2014Address: The Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, opposite CrownTime: 9:00am - 4:00pmCost: $25:00 at the door on the day, or $20 onlineMore Info: Bridal Expos Australia P: 03 563 8001 E: [email protected]

Plenty Ranges Wedding Open DayDate: February 2014Address: Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre - Eucalypt Room35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, Victoria, 3752 Mel. Ref. 180 A10)Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmCost: Free Register online: http://forms.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/plenty-ranges/pracc-bridal-expo-2013.aspxMore Info:03 9217 2317 Email: [email protected]

Sandhurst Gold Club Wedding Open DayDate: February 2014Address: 75 Sandhurst Blvd, SandhurstTime: 11:00am - 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Sabrina Mitropoulos 0410 260 998 [email protected]

Geelong Bridal ExpoDate:February 2014Address: Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street Geelong WestTime: 11:00am - 3:00pmCost: $10More Info: 03 9563 8001 [email protected] [email protected]

Immerse Bridal Expo ExpoDate: February 2014Address: 1548 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek 3775Time: 12.00pm to 3.00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Katrina 03 5965 2444 or [email protected]

Central Gippsland Wedding ExpoDate: February 2014Address: Sale Memorial Hall, SaleTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: Gold CoinMore Info: Jessica Darvill 03 5145 7171 [email protected]

West Waters Hotel & Entertainment Complex Caroline Springs Wedding ExpoDate: February 2014Address: 10-20 Lake Street, Caroline SpringsTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Brenton P: 0433 952 217 or 03 9360 5065 [email protected]

Clarion Hotel On Cantebury Annual Bridal ExpoDate: February 2014Address: Cnr Canterbury & Springvale Roads, Forest Hill (Melway Reference: Page 62 - E2)Time: 10:00 am till 4:00 pmCost: FreeMore Info: Stacey 039878 4111 [email protected] www.clariononcanterbury.com.au

Grand Mercure Mt Buller Chalet Wedding Open DayDate: March 2014Address: 207 Summit Rd, Mount BullerTime: 11:00am till 3:00pmCost: Gold coin donation with proceeds going to Mansfield HospitalMore Info: Niki Donaldson - Events Manager P: (03) 5777 6566. *Bookings recommended E: [email protected]

Mornington Bridal ExpoDate: March 2014Address: Mornington Racecourse, Racecourse Road, MornigntonTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost:$5More Info:03 9563 8001 or [email protected]

Plaza Ballroom Open DayDate:March 2014Address: Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins Street, MelbourneTime: 11:00am till 2:00pmCost: Free - but you must register in advance to attendMore Info: Kate Di Bartolo P: 03 9299 9860 E: [email protected]

Victoria Wedding Expos’s

Bram Leigh Receptions Bridal ExpoDate: April 2014Address:383 Mt Dandenong Road, CroydonTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Karen P:97234888 E: [email protected]

I do Wedding ExpoDate: April 2014Address: Bendigo Exhibition Centre, BendigoTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost:$15More Info:Melinda Keighran P: 0439 205 406 E: [email protected]

Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing Bridal ExpoDate: April 2014Address: Werribee Function Centre, Werribee Racecourse, Bulban Road, WerribeeTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: $5.00 per head with all funds raised going towards Rotary's work in the communityMore Info: Colin Styles P: 0416 191 320 E: [email protected]

The Harbour Kitchen Docklands - Wedding Open DayDate: April 2014Address: 1/800 Bourke Street, Victoria Harbour, DocklandsTime: 11:00am - 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Sabrina Mitropoulos P: 0410 260 998 [email protected]

Inglewood Estate Bridal ExpoDate: April 2014Address: 130 Eltham Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo GroundTime: 6:00pm till 9:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Allie Aszodi [email protected] P: 03 9437 1893

The Willows Open DayDate: April 2014Address: 462 St Kilda Road, MelbourneTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: Gold coin donationMore Info: Estelle 03 98675252 Mobile 0434745321 [email protected]

Albury Wodonga Wedding & Honeymoon Expo SpectacularDate: April 2014Address: The NEW CUBE, 104 Hovell Street, WodongaTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: $8 entry with complimentary magazines and enter the $8750.00 Albury Wodonga Ultimate Wedding Competition.More Info: 1300 305 802 or [email protected]

Windmill Gardens Bridal ExpoDate: April 2014Address:Cnr. Melton Hwy/Leakes Road, PlumptonTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost:FreeMore Info: 03 9563 8001 [email protected]

Warragul Club DowntownerDate: May 2014Address: 55 Victoria Street, WarragulTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Yvonne 03 5623 1520 [email protected]

Central Gippsland Wedding ExpoDate: May 2014Address: Sale Memorial Hall, Sale 3850Time: 10am-3pmCost: Gold Coin entryMore Info: Jessica Darvill P: 03 5145 7171 or E:[email protected]

Echuca Moama Wedding ExpoDate: May 2014Address: Fonterra Centre (formerly the Nestle Centre) - EchucaTime: 10:30am till 4:00pmCost:$12ppMore Info: Maree Glasson 03 5481 2377 or [email protected]

Château WyunaDate: May 2014Address: 170 Swansea Road, Mt EvelynTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Deborah Wastell P: 03 9736 2555 [email protected]

Bram Leigh Bridal ExpoDate: May 2014Address: 383 Mount Dandenong rd, CroydonTime: 11:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: 9723 4888 [email protected]

Annual Mornington Wedding Expo Date: June 2014Address: Mornington Racecourse, MorningtonTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: Gold coin donation to SIDSMore Info: Peter de Wever P: 0410 105 542 E: [email protected]

Gippsland Bridal FairDate: June 2014Address: 25-41 Princes Highway, SaleTime: 10:030am till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Yvonne Coffey P: (03) 51439305 [email protected]

Ballarat Bridal Expo Date: June 2014Address:Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre, 613 Main Road BallaratTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost:$10More Info: 03 9563 8001 or [email protected] www.bridalexpos.com.au

Showtime Events Centre Wedding Open Day Date: June 2014Address: 61 South Wharf Promenade, South WharfTime: 12 Noon till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Hayley Trewhella P: 03 9008 8954 [email protected]

RACV Healesville County ClubDate: June 2014Address: 122 Healesville Kinglake Road, HealesvilleTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Nikita King P: 03 5962 4899 E: [email protected]

Pakenham Bridal Expo Date: June 2014Address: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Drive, Pakenham, VictoriaTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost:$5More Info: 03 9563 8001 or [email protected] www.bridalexpos.com.au

Enchanted Moments Wedding Expo Date: March 2014Address: Holiday Inn Esplanade BallroomTime: Saturday 4pm -7pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm Cost: Gold coin donation to breast cancer researchMore Info: Debbie Barnett P: 0417 88 9750 E: [email protected]

Pure BrideDate: February 2014Address: Princes Wharf Shed One, HobartTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: $10More Info: Kate Hamilton - Foster P: 0407 457 887E: [email protected]

La Trobe Valley Rotary Wedding ExpoDate: April 2014Address: Latrobe Memorial Hall / Australian Axemans Hall of FameTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: Please contact for priceMore Info: 03 6426 2099

Launceston Wedding ExpoDate: April 2014Address: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston 7250Time: 11am - 4pmCost: $8More Info: Louise Scott P: 03 6334 8998 or E:[email protected]

Bride Tasmania Wedding ExhibitionDate: June 2014Address: Wrest Point Convention Centre, Sandy BayTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: Please contact for priceMore Info: Jan Borton P: 03 6231 5633 E: [email protected]

Northern Territory &

Tasmania Wedding Expos’s

Illawarra Weddings ExpoDate: 19 January 2014Address: Warilla Bowls- Jason Ave Barrack HeightsTime: 10:00am - 2:00pmCost: FREEMore Info: 1300 305 802 or [email protected]/illawarraweddings

Macarthur Weddings ExpoDate: 16th February 2014Address: Eschol Park House - Eschol Park Drive, Eschol ParkTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: FREE including complimentary copy of magazines.More Info: 1300 305 802 or [email protected]/macarthurweddings

Canberra Wedding ExpoDate: February 2014Address: Australian Institute of SportTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: $15ppMore Info: 1800 626 998 www.canberraweddingfair.com.au

Howlong Wedding ExpoDate: February 2014Address: Howlong Golf Club, Howlong 2643Time: 11.30am - 3pmCost: FREEMore Info: Jane Cummings / Helen Hall [email protected]

Bless The Bride Wedding ExpoDate: February 2014Address: Concept 33 Event Centre, Rooty Hill RSL ClubTime: 10:00am till 5:00pmCost: $10More Info: 02 9899 7055 www.sydneybridalexpos.net.au

Wedding Expos Australia- Stamford Plaza Sydney AirportDate: February 2014Address: Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, Cnr O’Riordan & Robey Streets, MascotTime:10:00am till 3:00pmCost:FreeMore Info: 1300 66 3456

Albury Wodonga Wedding & Honeymoon Expo SpectacularDate: 2nd March 2014Address: The NEW CUBE, 104 Hovell Street, WodongaTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: Free entry with complimentary magazinesMore Info: 1300 305 802 [email protected] www.facebook.com/alburywodongaweddings

Wedding Expos Australia- Rosehill Gardens RacecourseDate: March 2014Address: Rosehill Gardens RacecourseTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: 1300 66 3456 [email protected]

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach Wedding Open DayDate: April 2014Address: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach 2-4 Cliff Road, North WollongongTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Amanda P:02) 4224 3111 E: [email protected]

Hawkesbury & Hills Wedding Expo SpectacularDate: 13th April, 2014Address: St Mary's Band Club, 411 Great Western Highway, St Mary’sTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: Free, and entry into the Hawkesbury and Hills Ultimate Wedding Competition.More Info: 1300 305 802 [email protected]

St George & The Shire Weddings ExpoDate: 27th April 2014Address: St George Sailing Club, 2 Riverside Dr Sans SouciTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: Free, including complimentary wedding magazinesMore Info: 1300 305 802 [email protected] www.facebook.com/stgeorgeshireweddings

Sydney Bridal Expo Darling HarbourDate: April 2014Address: Sydney Exhibition Centre - Darling HarbourTime: 10:00am till 5:00pmCost: $22 pp, $15 Concession, children under 10 freeMore Info: 02 9362 0278

N.S.W Wedding Expos’s

Wedding Expos Australia- WollongongDate: April 2014Address: City Beach Function CentreTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: 1300 66 3456 [email protected]

Our Wedding Expo and Bridal Fair IllawarraDate: 18th May 2014Address:University of Wollongong - Northfields Ave, WollongongTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: Free including complimentary wedding magazinesMore Info: 1300 305 [email protected] www.facebook.com/illawarraweddings

Wedding Open DayDate: May 2014Address:Ibis Style Lake Hume ResortTime: 1:00pm till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: P: 02 6026 4444 [email protected]

Swiss Grand Wedding Open DayDate: May 2014Address: Swiss Grand Resort & Spa, Bondi Beach - Cnr Beach Road & Campbell Parade, Bondi BeachTime: 10:00am till 5:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Alan Daw P: 02 9365 9707 E:[email protected]

The Epping Club's "Create Your Perfect Day" Wedding Expo 2014Date: May 2014Address: The Epping Club, 45 Rawson Street, EppingTime: 10:30am till 3:30pmCost: FreeMore Info: Ph: 9876 [email protected]

Canberra Wedding ExpoDate: May 2014Address: Australian Institute of SportTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost: $15ppMore Info: 1800 626 998 www.canberraweddingfair.com.au

Mid North Coast Bridal ExpoDate: May 2014Address: Panthers Port Macquarie - 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie Time: 11:00am till 3:00pmCost: $8ppMore Info: 02 6586 [email protected]

North West Weddings ExpoDate: Sunday 15th June 2014Address: Tamworth Town Hall - Fitzroy St, TamworthTime: 10:00am - 2:00pmCost: Free including free maga-zinesMore Info: 1300 305 802 [email protected] www.facebook.com/northwestne-wenglandweddings

Bridal hair show and bridal expoDate: June 2014Address: Nepean Rowing Club, PenrithTime: 11:00am till 3:00pmCost: $5More Info: P: 0423 315 815 E: [email protected]

Wedding Expos Australia- The HillsDate: June 2014Address: Castle Hill RSL Club, 77 Castle St, Castle HillTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: 1300 66 3456 [email protected]

Getting Hitched Wedding ExpoDate: June 2014Address: Mingara Recreation Club - Mingara Dve, Tumbi UmbiTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info:[email protected]

N.S.W Wedding Expos’s

LovelockedDate: 12th January 2014Address:Brisbane Powerhouse, New FarmTime: 11:00am-3:00pmCost: $22.50 ppMore Info: Tessa Grosvenor 0405 390 722 [email protected]

Wedding LinksDate: January 2014Address: Gold Coast Art Centre - Bundall Road, Surfers ParadiseTime: 9.30am - 4:00pmCost: $10ppMore Info: 07 5531 3048 [email protected]

Brisbane Wedding ExpoDate: January 2014Address: Sofitel, BrisbaneTime: Friday 5pm-9pm and Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pmCost: $12ppMore Info: 1800 626 998

SPRING Food & Wine Restaurant Wedding ShowcaseDate: January 2014Address: Cnr Felix & Mary Streets, Brisbane CBDTime: 11am - 2pmCost: FREEMore Info: Cassie 0409 888 434 [email protected]

Preston Manor Wedding ShowcaseDate: January 2014Address: Corner of Preston Road and Preston Bound-ary Road, TowoombaTime: 10:00am-2:00pmCost: $5More Info: Frances Holmes P: 07 4613 4000 [email protected]

The Lady - Gold Coast CruisesDate: January 2014Address: Pier "G", Sanctuary Cove Marina, Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212Time: 10:00am-4:00pmCost: FREEMore Info: Margaret P: 0405 254 322 [email protected]

Brisbane Weddings ExpoDate: 2nd February 2014Address:Redland Performing Arts Centre – 2–16 Middle Street, Cleveland 4163Time: 10:00am - 2:00pmCost: Free including complimentary magazinesMore Info:1300 305 802 or [email protected]

"After the Proposal" Wedding Expo & WorkshopDate: February 2014Address: The Belvedere Hotel - Oxley Avenue, Woody PointTime: 10.30am - 2.30pmCost: $5ppMore Info: Lisa 0419 678 599 [email protected]

Acacia Ridge Hotel Wedding ExpoDate: February 2014Address: 1386 Beaudesert Rd, Acacia RidgeTime: 10:00am-2:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Anthony Ducat 07 3275 1444

Planning WeddingsDate: 16th February 2014Address: Redlands Sporting Club, Anson Road, Wellington PointTime: 9:30am-3:30pmCost: Gold coin donationMore Info: Margie 3207 2461 or 0431423760

Mackay's Premier 28th Annual Bridal FairDate: February 2014Address: Mackay Entertainment and Convention CentreTime: Doors open 10amCost: Gold coin donation to breast cancer support servicesMore Info:07 4953 4887 www.lucydillonforbrides.com.au/bridal-fair.html

Walkabout Creek Wedding Open DayDate: February 2014Address: 60 Mt Nebo Rd, The GapTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: FREEMore Info: Abbie 07 3300 2558 [email protected]

Queensland Wedding Expos’s

BSC Annual Bridal ExpoDate: February 2014Address: 28A Alamein Street, BeenleighTime: 10:00am till 2:30pmCost:FREEMore Info: Steph Russell P: (07) 38075836 [email protected]

Watt Restaurant + Bar's Wedding Open NightDate: Februaury 2014Address: 119 Lamington street, New FarmTime: 5:00pm - 8:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Julian D'Souza P: 07 3358 5464 [email protected] www.facebook.com/events/409644765790118/

Ideal Bride Wedding SpectacularDate: 21st, 22nd & 23rd February 2014Address: Brisbane City Hall - King George Square, BrisbaneTime: Friday 5pm-8pm. Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pmCost: $12ppMore Info: Mick Bentham P: 07 3821 0188 E:[email protected]

Yeppoon Wedding ExpoDate: 9th March 2014Address: Yeppoon Town Hall, Normanby Street YeppoonTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: $5More Info: George & Louise Wilson P: 1800 976 737 M: 0418 783 522 E: [email protected]

Gold Coast Bridal ExpoDate: March 2014Address: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Cen-tre, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive, BroadbeachTime: 10:00am - 4:00pmCost: $10ppMore Info: 07 3891 1299

Gleneagle Gables Wedding ExpoDate: March 2014Address: 6708 Mt Lindsay Highway, Gleneagle 4285Time: 10am - 3pmCost: FreeMore Info: Laurelle Richter P: 07 5541 4366 [email protected]

Springlake Hotel Wedding ExpoDate: March 2014Address: 1/1 Springfield Lakes Bvd, Springfield LakesTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Kelly Garrett 07 3436 2100 [email protected]

Arundel Hills Country Club Wedding ExpoDate: March 2014Address: 1 Arundel Place, Arundel Gold CoastTime: 10:00am - 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: (07) 5573 9400 E: [email protected]

Bayside Bridal ExpoDate: March 2014Address: 174 Tingal Road, WynnumTime: 10:30amCost: FreeMore Info: Jessica/Vanessa P: 07 3396 7333 [email protected]

Queensland Brides Wedding ExpoDate: March 2014Address: Hall 2 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South BankTime: Fri 5:30pm - 9pm Sat 10:00am - 5pm Sun 10:00am - 4pmCost: $10 at doorMore Info:07 3217 4654 [email protected]

Peppers Ruffles Summer Wedding ExpoDate: March 2014Address: 423 Ruffles Road, Willow Vale 4209Time: 12pm - 4pmCost: FREEMore Info: Shanna Malcolm P: 07 5546 [email protected]

Wedding ExtravaganzaDate:April 2014Address: The Big Pineapple, 76 Nambour Connection Rd, WoombyeTime:9:00am till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info:Sue P: 0424 158 024 E: [email protected]

Preston Manor and Chapel Wedding ShowcaseDate: April 2014Address: Corner of Preston Road and Preston Boundary Road, ToowoombaTime: 10:00am till 2:00pmCost: $5More Info: Frances Holmes P: 07 46134000 [email protected]

Rydges South Bank Open DayDate: April 2014Address: Cnr Grey & Glenelg Streets, South BankTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Kelsie Smith P: 07 3364 0852 E:[email protected]

North Queensland's Ideal Bride Wedding CarnivalDate: April 2014Address: Jupiters Hotel, Townsville 4810Time: 10am - 3pmCost: $10 at doorMore Info: Mick Bentham P: 07 3821 0188 E:[email protected]

Ipswich Club Bridal Fair 2013Date: April 2014Address: 14 Gray Street, IpswichTime: 10:00am till 1:00pmCost:$2 donation to Breast CancerMore Info: Sue Evans P: 07 3281 4822 E:[email protected]

Fix Restaurant & Wine Bar Bridal FairDate: April 2014Address:Cnr Edward & Margaret Sts,BrisbaneTime:10:00am till 1:00pmCost:FreeMore Info:Emma Stephenson P: 07 3003 4714 [email protected]

Wedding Showcase at State Library of QueenslandDate: May 2014Address: State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place South BankTime: 5.30pm till 8.30pmCost: FreeMore Info: Debbie Thomas P: 0401 294 644 [email protected]

Tamborine Mountain Bridal ExpoDate: February 2014Address: Vonda Youngman Community Centre, North TamborineTime: 10:00am - 3:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Lynda 0421 701 202

Logan Rec Club Wedding ExpoDate: May 2014Address: 4 Alba Lane, KingstonTime: 5.30pm till 8.30pmCost: FreeMore Info: Leisha 07 3208 9311 or Tenille 0412 780 503 E: [email protected]

Mt Ommaney Hotel ApartmentsDate: May 2014Address: Cnr Centenary Hwy & Dandenong Rd, Mt OmmaneyTime: 5.00pm till 9.00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Charmaine Rogers P: 07 3279 1288 [email protected]

Friday's Riverside Open DayDate: May 2014Address: 123 Eagle St, Brisbane CityTime: 12.00pm till 4.00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Anna Kilvington P: 07 3832 2122 E: [email protected]

Its My Wedding- Wedding ExpoDate: May 2014Address: Events Centre, Maroochy RSLTime: 10.00am till 4.00pmCost: $10More Info: Dee Collins on 0448 037 217 [email protected]

GOODNA RSL SEVICES CLUBDate: May 2014Address: 112 - 114 Brisbane Terrace, GoodnaTime: 10.00am till 3.00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Glenda Hutana P: 07 3288 3916 M: 0438 885 714 E: [email protected]

Gold Coast & Hinterland Weddings ExpoDate: Sunday 1st June 2014Address:14 University Dr, Robina Time: 10am - 2pmCost: FREE EntryMore Info: 1300 305 802 or [email protected]

Your Local Wedding Guide Bridal Expo BrisbaneDate: June 2014Address: RNA Showgrounds - Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills, BrisbaneTime: 10am till 4pmCost:$12 per person, Children under 14yrs FreeMore Info:1800 626 998 or www.weddingguide.com.au

Enamoured - A Winter Wed-ding FairDate: June 2014Address: 1024 Gold Coast-Springbrook Rd, NeranwoodTime: 10amCost: $8 per person, Children under 14yrs FreeMore Info: Alana P: 0434 573 046 [email protected]

A Hinterland WeddingDate: June 2014Address: Flaxton Gardens, 313 Flaxton Drive FlaxtonTime: 9:00am till 4:00pmCost: FreeMore Info: Merlin Coughlan P: 0418 980 500 [email protected]

Sunshine Coast Bridal ShowcaseDate: June 2014Address: Wandiny Room Novotel Twin Waters, Mudjimba Sunshine CoastTime: 10:00am till 4:00pmCost:$10More Info: Julie P: (07) 5443 6484 E:[email protected] W:www.sunshinecoastbridal-showcase.com

Waterside Events Open DayDate: June 2014Address: 165 Currumbin Creek Road, CurrumbinTime: 10:00am till 3:00pmCost:FreeMore Info:Caroline Tas P: 07 5534 7999 [email protected]

Easts Wedding ExpoDate:June 2014Address:Main Avenue, CoorparooTime:11:00am till 3:00pmCost:FreeMore Info:Darren Gossner P: 07 3397 8885 E: [email protected]

Bribie Island Wedding ExpoDate: June 2014Address: Bribie Island Recreational Hall, First Avenue, Bribie IslandTime:10:00am till 2:00pmCost: $10More Info: Michelle P: 0414 378 156 [email protected]

An Island HideawayDate: June 2014Address: South Stradbroke Island, Gold CoastTime: 5:30pmCost:$45More Info: Erin Campbell P: 07 5577 1112 [email protected]

Toowoomba Wedding ExpoDate:June 2014Address: Highfields Cultural Centre O'Brien Road, HighfieldsTime: 10am till 3pmCost:$5 per personMore Info: Desley Martin P: 07 4633 3222 [email protected]

Summer Brides Bridal ExpoDate: June 2014Address: 28A Alamein Street, BeenleighTime: 11:00 am till 3:00 pmCost: FreeMore Info: Steph Russell P: 07 3807 5836 [email protected]

Business Profile


Alannah Rose was launched in October 2005. We’ve just turned 8, where did that time go??


Alannah Rose was named after my first daughter. She was 5 months old when I started the business. I now have two daughters, their laughter, love and sense of humor inspires me every day.


We offer a few different styles on site. I’m very conscious that our designs are balanced and the typography is right. We offer anything from classic and sim-ple through to modern and bold. We pay attention to detail and each invite is checked thoroughly before being sent to our clients.


I’m a visual person so everything around me can form part of my inspiration. A walk to the shops and all the visual merch displays, a colour of a flower in a garden or a flip through an interiors book can get the design ideas flowing.


Working with such gorgeous clients planning such happy events! There’s so much excitement when it comes to wed-ding planning. Often the invitations are the first ‘big thing’ that our couples have arrive, so it makes the wedding seem more real. We love getting emails telling us they love our work :) - and we love seeing photos of how the big day turned out.


www.howinviting.com.au

HIhowinviting

Unique handmade invitations & stationery

for all occasions

Specialising in wedding invitations, a range of

coordinating products can be custom made to suit

your invitations.

Ph. 0402 988 231


Year 2000 - as an Internet business


Originally making Babyographies - details of new babies, where and where born,name origins,family members, other events on the same day etc.. Hence “Archives” We made the move to wedding invitations by clients who knew our work requesting invitations.


All our work is hand-made, with an eye to details proba-bly “elegant” is the best way to describe what we do.


Anything visual really - photos, nature, colours.... we have a good look at our designs about every 6 months. Some are altered, others are deleted, new are added.


Best thing is definitely positive feedback from our clients.

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Design by Archives


August 2003. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary last year.


Mariana, partner and chief designer, is from Argentina, home of the Tango, so it was kind of an obvious choice.


I’d have to say modern romantic. We like to take advantage of the materials and tools that are available today, to create invitations that are elegant, sophisticated, even decadent, yet affordable for most people. We like our invitations to be things of beauty, somewhat classical in their design elements, but using modern materials and techniques that would not have been possible, or at least would have been very expensive in years gone by. We’re not really into cartoons or brash or garish designs that hit you in the face, so to speak.


Being one of the innovators in this industry. The opportunity to create something beautiful from some very basic materials. We love a challenge and have been able to come up with some unique designs that others have yet to be able to copy.


Getting all the wonderful, positive feedback from our lovely brides on the comments they received about their invitations and stationery. Occasionally we get a bottle of wine, some chocolates or some flowers too!

Business Profile

Tango Design


Cristina Re Designs has been officially open for business since 1997.


My business name is my own name. In the beginning I had a strong desire to be recognized as an artist and personality. I new that the advantage in doing so is that the public feels a connection with the brand and the person behind the brand. As a result I have been able to build a strong profile through my marketing and publicity.

The disadvantage is that sometimes I feel too close to the product and business and take it very personally and emotionally when I receive challenges or feedback that I may not want to hear. Luckily I have a very big following of fans and great respect for my work so it’s always been positive to be recognized as the woman behind the brand. I guess you could say that the attachment pushes me to strive for more.


My style is feminine, colourful, with a blend of old and new. I love collecting everything vintage, as I have an appreciation for fine design and workmanship of the past. As I have an Italian background, I also appreciate European art and culture which inspires my personal design style.


I draw my inspiration from my travels around the world, including Rome (I was born in Rome and lived and studied in Italy for a number of years), Paris and Asia. However I am mostly inspired by nature, and by the flora and fauna of Australia. I love working with floral themes the most when I illustrate, so you could say that I am influenced by the glorious formations and colours of the assortment of beautiful flowers that grow plentifully in Australia.

I follow fashion and am also a big fan of beautiful interior design. Living in Melbourne has also influenced my choice in colour when it comes to designing corporate and wedding stationery. Melbournians are big on black and white and neutral colours, so I always ensure that I tailor for this market when it comes to creating my stationery and paper collections.


The best part of my job is that I have the ability to express myself creatively every day. There have also been many exciting moments in my business life, but I would have to say that appearing and presenting on a few TV shows, including the 9am Morning Show, Coxi’s Big Break and Postcards were very exciting and

memorable experiences for me.

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Table seating planTable seating plans are a beneficial part to any wedding, they help your guests easily find their seat and settle in for a lovely evening ahead. Little do your guests know the stress and possibly tears that have gone into creating it!By rule, your table seating plan is generally made last, after you have received all of your RSVP’s back and you know who is attending.Creating your table plan can be rather tedious, and it’s not really something you can delegate to a Bridesmaid or anyone else! So, here are some tips on getting through the process with ease.

1. Create a mock upWorking on a standard round 8 person table, label each table with a number, write your guests name on a piece of paper and create groups of 8 you think would work well. Keep in mind your parents will want to be up close to the bridal table, as well as siblings and close friends and family. Basically work from the front to the back of the room. (See template)

2. Don’t over think it At the most your guests will be seated for around an hour and a half, unless you are planning a 6 course meal that is!As long as they are sitting with someone they like and not people they can’t stand, it will be fine.After meals most people go and mingle with others, hit the dance floor and barely sit down anyway.

3. Assigning tables only and not seatsAssigning your guest to a table only and not a specific seat is totally fine. Your guests will arrange themselves where they want to so its not necessary to go this extra step unless you need to.The only real need for place cards is if you are having multiple meals with multiple choices, this aids the wait staff when serving the meals.


Bridal Table

Dance Floor

*Enlarge and use as your template

Paper & Card Stocks:Envelope: Glamour Puss Diamond White 150mm Square iflap

Envelope Liner: Designer Metallic French Lace Midnight - cut from template

Pocket: 140x140mm Pocket Style B in Glamour Puss Cocktail Hour

Invite

Bottom Layer: Glamour Puss Cocktail Hour Card cut to 130x55mm

Designer Paper: Designer Metallic French Lace Midnight cut to 125x50mm

Printed Layer: Glamour Puss Diamond White cut to 130x130mm

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Extra Layer: Glamour Puss Cocktail Hour Paper cut to 90x45mm


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About the Microsoft Word printing template: Version requirements: Word 97 or above.

A basic to intermediate knowledge level of Microsoft Word is required to manipulate the template.Fonts that come standard in all MS Word software have been used in all our templates. If you wish to use the fonts displayed in our samples, they must first be installed on your computer. Adjustments to the size, line spacing and other formatting may be required to achieve the same design. For more advanced users, you may like to use word art for different effects and looks. Our printing templates have been tested using a laser printer designed for home use. However, slight formatting adjustments may be needed to accommodate your own printer’s idiosyncrasies.

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French Lace Midnight Wedding InvitationFinished overall size: 140x140mmFits envelope: 150x150mm (Square)

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DIY Wedding Invitation


Mr & Mrs Ross together with Mr & Mrs Arnold

are proud to invite

Sarah and Wayne

to celebrate the marriage of their children

Jade & Benon the twenty-fifth of October at four o’clock in the afternoon

VALLEY VIEW RESTAURANTin the garden

with pre-dinner drinks and reception to follow

10481 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook

RSVP by 5th October

Name/s ........................................................................................................................

I/We accept with pleasure

I/We decline with regret

WISHING WELL

If finding a gift is hard to do

our wishing well is just for you!

A gift of money is placed in the well

then make a wish but do not tell!

If it is however a gift you find

please feel assured we will not mind.

Jade & Ben




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