Wedding Bling is pleased to announce its partnership with The Wedding Collective, an alliance of Brisbane’s leading wedding service providers.

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The Wedding Collective is...

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Bouquet Boutique www.bouquetboutique.com.au

Cake Star www.cakestar.com.au

Epic Empire www.epicempire.com.au

Kiss and Tell www.kissandtell.net.au

Stewart Ross Photography www.stewartross.com.au

Urban Weddings www.urbanweddings.com.au

Wedding Bling www.weddingbling.com.au

Wedding Films by Net Productions www.netproductions.com.au

White + White Weddings www.whitewhite.com.au

Wine & Dine M Catering www.winendinem.com

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It’s so hard to find stylish bridesmaids dresses that suit all body types and that your bridal party will actually want to wear again. Introducing Ava Madison, a gorgeous Melbourne based fashion label founded by Natalie and Michelle.

Although specialising in bridal party wear, Ava Madison dresses will suit all special events including cocktail parties, the races or any other occasions when you want to look and feel classy and elegant.

I just adore these dresses! I love the feminine, romantic design elements and high quality fabrics. Here are a few of my favourites that will suit all wedding styles from casual elegance to a formal affair.


above: 1. "Sophia"  2. "Bella" in Strawberry


above: 1. "Alexandra" in Bone 2. "Lauren" in Cameo


Above: 1. "Grace" in Currant 2. "Katherine"


Ava Madison’s sophisticated and glamorous bridesmaid dresses ring true to their philosophy. “We want to create contemporary, elegant and timeless dresses that will make women feel gorgeous.” By uniting their vision with beautiful fabrics, flattering designs and quality local workmanship, Ava Madison aims to bring style and elegance to all fashionable bridal parties.

For more information and to view the full collection visit - Ava Madison


PS. Check out this style board I created featuring the Ava Madison "Alexandra" dress - Vintage Romance

image via Style Me Pretty

It can be a challenge to find perfect ceremony songs that you connect with. The music needs to be able to create the mood and atmosphere you are after and also reflect the style of the wedding.

Here is a selection of my favourite music pieces for ceremonies, ranging in styles from traditional to modern.

Songs suitable for Processional and Signing of the register

Modern:
Just the Way your are - Bruno Mars, Boyce Avenue Acoustic Cover
So are you to me, East Mountain South
Only Time, Enya

Casual:
Somewhere over the Rainbow, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole 
Better Together, Jack Johnson

Classic:
Songbird, Eva Cassidy
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack, Leona Lewis Cover
A Whiter Shade of Pale - Annie Lennox, Sarah Brightman Cover

Traditional:
Cannon in D, Pachelbel

Instrumental:
On Earth as it is in Heaven, Ennio Morricone

Songs suitable for Recessional and pre & post ceremony music

Modern:
Valentine, Kina Grannis
Viva La Vida, Coldplay

Casual:
I'm Yours, Jason Mraz (acoustic version)

Classic:
All you need is Love, The Beatles
How Sweet it is to be loved by you, James Taylor
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours, Stevie Wonder
L-O-V-E, Nat King Cole