We've got some very exciting news for our much loved Smitten friends. Just when we thought Smitten Magazine was no longer, we're delighted to let you know that we've found someone who loves the magazine as much as we do. We have handed over the reins to Nicole from Coast to Country Weddings.
As you know, saying goodbye to Smitten Magazine was not an easy decision. After seeing, and meeting, so many clever WA wedding people we were disappointed not to be able to continue sharing their loveliness with local brides. We're thrilled that the magazine will be around for some time to come and sweeping many more stylish WA brides off their feet.
Of course, we're not disappearing completely, Nat is still creating the most amazing wedding stationery at Dizzy Wizzy Design.
This will be the last time you hear from us, so we'll no longer be checking any of the Smitten email accounts, but please do feel free to get in touch with Nicole anytime at info@smittenmagazine.com.au.
Thanks for being part of Smitten Magazine,
Nat & Erin
Olivia of Olive Farm Designs is a West Aussie accessories designer lovingly crafting unique hair adornments for brides. Each piece is created using only the most exquisite vintage lace, silks, tulle, ribbons and other gorgeous materials.
“When I first saw my husband to be
at the end of the aisle and our first kiss
as husband and wife.”
While in Sydney, Danielle and Anthony did a night climb up the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
At the top, overlooking the twinkling lights of the city, Anthony got down on bended knee and asked Danielle to marry him. Ohhh, how romantic.
See more of the romance in the current issue of Smitten Magazine.
"My gorgeous husband! Seeing him so
happy really made my day, and I'm
ever so lucky to have found someone
as gorgeous, generous and
caring as he is."
Most weddings follow a similar format – the formalities of the ceremony then the party
at the reception. Not Jelena and David’s. They started their day with a pre-wedding
party at Jelena’s parents’ house, complete with eating, drinking and plenty of dancing.
Then David arrived to present Jelena with her bouquet, as is tradition for Croatian weddings.
Their priest even joined the party.
See more of this wedding in the current issue of Smitten Magazine.
Laura and Alan celebrated their wedding at Perth Zoo in December 2011.They said 'I do' on the Oak Lawn, then wandered (or rather drove - they travelled in style in Zoo golf buggies) throughout the grounds for photos with their bridal party before joining their friends and family in the Homestead Barn.
We're thrilled to be bringing you the biggest (and we think best) issue yet of Smitten Magazine, filled with wedding loveliness thanks to eleven real West Aussie weddings.
We also reveal the winner of our Spring Cover Bride competition; congratulations Chey and Dean!! The couple said 'I do' on the white sands of Bunker Bay beach then partied into the night at Aravina Estate. The stunning photos are all thanks to Yoram Conradt Photography.
With just over one week to go until the Spring issue of Smitten Magazine arrives, we thought you might like a little sneak peek at some of the wedding loveliness you'll find inside.
We'll be revealing the winner of our Spring Cover Bride competition and featuring eleven real weddings - that's more weddings than ever before. We've got destination weddings, home weddings, and traditional weddings all with ideas and inspiration aplenty.
And not that we're into name dropping but... we've also got all the stunning details of Channel Nine News weekend presenter Louise Momber's wedding to journo Rob Scott.
Here's just a teeny tiny look at some of the prettiness...
We were absolutely overwhelmed with gorgeous weddings in our Spring Cover Bride competition. Thank you to everyone who entered - with so many lovely weddings happening every weekend right here in WA, choosing a winner was never going to be easy.
We are delighted to introduce you to our ten finalists (in totally random order)...
Alexandra and Sam Photo: Katey Manuchehri Photography
Chey and Dean Photo: Yoram Conradt
Rachel and Phillip Photo: CJ Williams
Melanie and Anthony Photo: Teneil Kable
Christa and Juandre Photo: Anel Photography
Taryn and Daniel Photo: Marc Ash
Carly and Michael Photo: Tiger Eye Photography
Selena and Ben
Photo: Anel Photography
Tammy and Juan Photo: Sarah Kate Dorman
Anthea and Duncan Photo: Anel Photography
Be among the first to see the winner of our Spring Cover Bride competition, subscribe to Smitten Magazine and get the mag fast tracked to your inbox.
Cancel all your plans for 25 August - that's when Wedding Upmarket is happening. If you're planning your wedding and hoping to create a unique day loaded with personal, handcrafted touches then Wedding Upmarket is for you.
Last year's Wedding Upmarket featured an array of talented local wedding people, including photographers, jewellers, designers, stationery suppliers, florists and so many more.
This year is sure to be just as amazing, possibly even more so. Keep a close eye on the Wedding Upmarket website as the full list of 2012 retailers will be revealed soon.
Date: Saturday 25 August
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Winthrop Hall Undercroft, University of Western Australia
Entry: free (Yes, that's right. Absolutely free)
Take a peek at the latest entry in our Spring Cover bride competition - the ever so happy Carly and Michael. They married in March of this year at Sittella Winery in the Swan Valley.
Visit (and like!) our Facebook page to have a peek at all the entries so far. You have until 18 June to submit your wedding, then we open it up for voting.
Visit Nat at the Dizzy Wizzy Design table and chat to her about your wedding stationery. While you're there, subscribe to Smitten Magazine and you could win Dizzy Wizzy wedding invitations.*
Perhaps you like these invitations to the left, as featured in a down south photoshoot by Jen Huang Photography.
*Conditions apply. Full conditions available at the Dizzy Wizzy Design desk at First Comes Love.
Take a look at these cute pics from Rachel and Phillip's wedding - just one of the many many gorgeous weddings we've received in our Spring Cover Bride competition. The happy couple married at Kalamunda History Village, with the reception held at Carldenn Homestead.
Visit (and like!) our Facebook page to have a peek at all the entries so far. You have until 18 June to submit your wedding, then we open it up for voting.
We're absolutely tickled pink to be a part of the First Comes Love Bridal Fair. Now in its second year we've heard that this time round there's even more fabulous West Aussie wedding people involved. And the best bit? They're all there ready to make your wedding day dreams come true.
First Comes Love is on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May, and is organised by the clever lasses of Studio Bomba. If you don't think you can wait quite that long, here's a selection of photos from last year's fair to keep you going.
Fancy seeing yourself on the cover of the Spring issue of Smitten Magazine? Well then, you really should enter our Smitten Spring Cover competition.
It's really easy. If you've tied the knot after 31 December 2010, are a West Aussie bride and have lots of gorgeous photos of your wedding day then you could be our next cover couple. And have your wedding featured inside the magazine.
So start sorting through your wedding album as full details will be revealed very very soon...
All wedding ceremonies are, of course, personal and filled with meaning for the bride and groom. While many couples write their own vows, drawing on experiences and feelings that are unique to them, some go a step further and include special rituals that symbolise the beginning of their new life together. Words from the celebrant, a family member or close friend often accompany the ritual.
Some such examples are;
Releasing white doves to signify the peace, love and happiness shared by the newly married couple.
Lighting a candle and taking a few moments to remember loved ones who have passed on.
Pouring individual containers of sand into one vase is a touching way to symbolise the formation of a new family. This is particularly meaningful when children from a previous relationship are involved.
Loosely binding the hands of the bride and groom with ribbon is a ritual known as handfasting that dates back to pagan times.
A bit of time, creativity and patience is all that's needed to let your personality shine on your wedding day. Homemade biscuits, hand painted signs, simple flower arrangements - make the day extra special with a few crafty ideas and some DIY.
An outdoor ceremony at Kings Park overlooking the skyline of Perth - Nicole and Scott's wedding was perfectly West Aussie. The happy couple exchanged vows at Kaarta Lookout in Kings Park then continued the celebration at the WA Rowing Club.
We couldn't resist showing you just a little bit more of what's in the pages of the second issue of Smitten Magazine. Style With Us have put together a delightful photo shoot, sure to have you smitten. Here's a tantalising taste...
It's just over one month until the second issue of Smitten Magazine is out on 14 February. Awhhhh, that's Valentine's Day. We couldn't be more chuffed with all the gorgeous weddings that we'll be featuring. If you don't think you can possibly wait until February here's a little look-see at some of the wedding loveliness you'll find.
It's Monday and our first second official blog post for Smitten Magazine. We are really humbled by all the lovely feedback we have received about the magazine - thank you.
Now, I'm going to be honest and say didn't have the foggiest idea of what I was going to post today but then I went into my Pinterest library for some inspiration. I love flowers and this lovely desk, ahh so pretty.
If you are not acquainted with Pinterest quick hit that link. It is the perfect place to catalogue all your wedding inspiration and ideas.
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