THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT

Last weekend we attended the Amsale NY Gala Event and met some lovely brides planning their weddings for 2011 and even 2012!! The dresses were absolutely divine. My personal favourite was the Ally dress (an elegant short strapless Alencon lace dress with sash at the waist). Congratulations to Angela Wilson for such a successful showcase.

Love Love Love these short dress inspirations found online at Dust Jacket Attic - perfect for a getaway wedding perhaps? I am obsessed by lovely shiny sashes at the moment!! Photos by Olivia Graham/InStyle Weddings

Getting ready for a "wedding free" weekend at SugarLove, enjoy yours x

RUSTIC WEDDING INSPIRATION

Loving the new Polka Dot Bride site and found a sweet new little Rustic Wedding shop online which brought home many memories of our little log cabin in the Hollywood Hills. So many cute ideas for a rustic wedding or celebration event at the Whispering Pines site. Some inspiration for you - Mini Chalk Boards, Blackboard Arrow Plaque, Rustic Guestbook (in Bear or Moose design), Heart Zinc Tag, Mini Snow Shoes, Tin Lantern, Twig Votive Holders and Wooden Sailboats are just a few ideas for the perfect personalised day on a lake or in a boathouse. What about a picnic by a river or a log cabin in the mountains? Hope you are enjoying a getaway weekend somewhere special, Leigh x

LAKE COMO - ITALIAN WEDDING

Thrilled to be sending one of our team to another destination wedding this year. Lauren, our in-house photographer will travel to Lake Como, Italy for the wedding of Jess & Brad on Sept 9th. The 3000 year old history of Lake Como has left a heritage of castles, fortresses & towers in its ancient cities & villages. Noblemen entertained their guests in lavish castles that still exist today. George Clooney is one of today's famous residents.

Our couple have chosen Villa Passalacqua in Moltrasio - known as one of the most beautiful and historial villas on Lake Como. Constructed during the French & American revolutions the villa was given a neoclassical look with a simple exterior and elaborate interior.

Over the centuries the villa has played host to numerous musicians, artists, writers & statesmen including Napoleon Buonaparte, Vincenzo Bellini and Winston Churchill. We can't wait to cover this wedding!! To sense the romantic history of its past and imagine the voices that echoed throughout the main halls of the villa is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

We look forward to showing you all of the gorgeous pics from their day x

SPLENDID MARQUEES

We are thrilled to be showcasing the breathtaking marquees from Splendid Days on our SugarLove Blog. So just what is the difference between having a marquee event that is great and a marquee event that simply takes your breath away? Quite simply the sophisticated elegance and beautiful interiors designed by Splendid Days.

With over 10 years of experience in the business, company founders Grainne & Tania have joined forces to transform the industry with their luxury styled marquee events. Their Signature set up includes 2 exquisite marquees with stylish relaxing outdoor lounge, 6mtre high canopied ceilings, elegant chandelier lighting & stunning designed layouts. It is this attention to detail and personalised service that we admire so much in any business philosophy and are what gives Splendid Days the grace & style we covet at SugarLove & White.

Visit Splendid Days online for more information and speak with Grainne & Tania about how they can transform your day into an unforgettable event.

A LITTLE BACK DRESS GLAMOUR

Everyone wants to make a statement in "The Dress" on their wedding day. I love this back detailing as featured on Dust Jacket Attic. One of our brides Kate chose this Lisa Ho design in blush pink for her bridesmaid dresses as featured in the May 2010 issue of Bride to Be Magazine. It would be equally as gorgeous on the bride dont you think! Photography by Prue Ruscoe for Australian Country Style Magazine.

HAPPY 4TH JULY WEEKEND AMERICA

After spending several years living stateside we have to wish our friends a "Happy 4th July Weekend". How cute are these desserts found on Style Me Pretty ....the perfect excuse to celebrate!! We are very excited to also share some news with you - the countdown is now on for our trip to the USA (officially 1 month away today) where our very own Photographer/Director, Bradley Patrick will attend the International Screening of his short film "ID". We are excited to say it has been chosen as a finalist at the 19th Woods Hole Film Festival (think Cape Cod/Martha's Vineyard/Massachusetts area). Voted one of the top 25 coolest film festivals in the world, Woods Hole is the perfect location to launch Mr Patrick's directing career. ....Dont expect anything wedding related on this one but if you are keen to see more on ID & what multi talented team we have behind it just visit our official ID website.....oh and send us goodluck too x