Category: Flowers

Big & Modern Macedonian Wedding– Natasa & Jason

Jase & Tash

Bride’s Maiden Name: Natasa (Natasha) Lukic

Occupation: Account Manager

Groom’s Full Name:  Jason Ploeg

Occupation: Carpenter

 

Contact Email: natasa.lukic@realestate.com.au

 

Wedding Date: 23rd September 2017

How many guests? 190

Wedding Budget (Optional): 80,000

 

The Team

Wedding feature thanks to: Giant Invitations http://giantinvitations.com.au
Dress: Enzoani with alterations https://www.enzoani.com/
Veil: Rosa & Marys Bridal
Makeup: Tanielle Jai MUA
Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Accessories: Mimco
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jadore from White runway
Groom’s Suit: Male Manor
Groomsmen Suit: Male Manor https://malemanor.com.au/
Cake: Studio Cakes
Food: Moda Events
Flowers & Event Styling: Stylised http://stylised.com.au
Photographer: Pelizzari http://www.pelizzariphotography.com.au/
Ceremony Venue: Newstead Park & The Macedonian Orhodox Church, Newfarm
Reception Venue: Moda Events Portside https://www.modaevents.com.au/
Entertainment: GM Events & Macedonian Band
Celebrant: Michelle Anderson
Transport: Mercedes C200 & Chrysler Limos
Wedding Favours: Engraved stemless wine glasses

The Details 

How did you and your partner meet?
We met through mutual friends whilst attending a music festival on the Gold Coast.

How did he propose?
Jase surprised me when I arrived home from a week long work trip. He surprised me with flowers and made the room look amazing. He prepared a will you marry me tick a box (I had told him how cute I thought it was in school when boys would pass around notes to ask a girl out and include a tick a box at the bottom) so he made sure I got to tick yes for last time!!

Length of Engagement?
1 year- together 5 years

What do you love most about your partner?
He is the most genuinely caring man- sometimes he thinks he covers this up but you can see it in his eyes every day.

What’s your most important piece of advice for creating and maintaining a strong relationship?
Talk to each other and be real. Too many people speak to everyone else but their partners about how they feel when that is the person they should go to first.

Tell us about your wedding gown and how you chose it.
I loved so many gowns but I was forever drawn to anything with a hint of colour outside the usually whites and ivory. The lace was intricate and detailed and the exposed boning and buttons perfection.

Did you do a ‘first look’ before the ceremony?
No, we had so much going on bringing together a traditional wedding with Macedonian cultural wedding. Plus, I wanted Jase to see me for the first time walking down the aisle.

What sort of style did you envision for your wedding day?
I wanted a soft romantic style with punches of glam. Charlie for Stylised made this happen combining Grey and Gold to perfection.

How did you come to choose the location and venue?
Coming from a big family I have been to so many weddings in Brisbane and Jase and I wanted ours to be different so we chose a location that not only suited our style but was one that we hadn’t been to before.

Did you have any symbolic gestures during your ceremony i.e. a hand-fasting, candle ceremony, wine ceremony or something else?
We had a many of these elements in the Macedonian ceremony including; the crowning, ring & wine and first steps as husband and wife wrapped together with a beautiful piece of chiffon.

Did you have a wedding party? Did they do anything special during the ceremony?Nothing special- My sister Branka Lukic as MOH, Cousin Katrina Bogoevski & Best friend Jessica Millman

Were any of your guests involved in the ceremony in any way?
Godparents Brad & Jacinta Ploeg

How did you enter your wedding ceremony? (Accompanied? Together? Solo?)
With my step dad for the traditional ceremony and with Jason for the church ceremony.

What made you choose the type of ceremony that you had?
We chose to do both as having a traditional ceremony was important to me and I didn’t want Jase to miss out on a wedding as he knows it.

Describe the cake (including the flavors) and cake topper
The wedding cake was a simply designed 4-tiered cake with brushed gold accents and 2 large white magnolia style flowers. We had 2 different flavours a white chocolate caramel tier and an almond & coconut mud which we served the following day at my parent’s place.

What flowers did you use in the bouquet and at the venue?
Cream blooms mixed with abundant greenery

How did you choose your table décor?
Grey and gold theme- Charlie went to great lengths to source the table cloths in a beautiful grey that matched the bridesmaids’ dresses.

What was the menu for the reception?

Entrees

Pork belly

Pork belly, seared scallop, cauliflower puree, 5 spice sauce 

Moroccan, Spatchcock supreme

Moroccan, Spatchcock supreme, pumpkin puree, pepitas, petit salad

Mains

Fillet of beef

Fillet of beef, garlic mashed potato, sweet corn salsa, and red wine jus

Breast of chicken

Breast of chicken, parmesan polenta, roast onion, chorizo, salsa Verde

Dessert

Sticky date pudding

Sticky date pudding, ripple ice cream, vanilla sauce

Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice cream sandwich, marshmallow and praline.

Tea & Coffee


What were your favorite moments from the day?
The super excited feeling of getting ready with my girls and my mum in the morning, reading a letter from Jase in the morning, seeing him as I walked down the aisle and off course partying the night away.

Name your wedding soundtrack (aisle entrance & exit, reception entry, first dance songs)
Isle entrance was Angels by The XX- First dance- XO John Mayer (Beyonce cover)

Any DIY décor elements?
No

Any sentimental personal touches?
No

What was the biggest splurge of the day?
Wedding Stylist

Where did you go on honeymoon?
Europe- Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Florence & Berlin

Any tips that you can give to future brides?
Start planning early

If you could sum up your wedding in one sentence, how would you describe it?
Perfect would do it again in a heartbeat!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trellises

Backyard Wedding Arch Ideas

Frame your “I Do” with the wedding arch of your dreams. Your wedding arch can act as the anchor to your entire ceremony, serve as a backdrop or just bring a playful feel to the celebration.

Whether you prefer to DIY or your wedding planner is taking care of all things decor, you’ll need a structure to get started. A trellis is easy to adorn with anything from florals to textures, string lighting or geometric shapes. Most importantly, trellises provide a beautiful structure to exchange your vows under.

Your wedding arch can range from whimsical to modern. Consider the season, location and theme of your wedding to play into the aesthetic. We’ve outlined inspiring backyard wedding arch ideas in the visual below to help you navigate your options. Whichever style trellis you choose, let it reflect your personality as a couple and the feeling you want to evoke on your oh so special day.

8 Backyard Wedding Arch Styles

Tropical Oasis

Carlos Walters, Brandon Kidd Photography, Natalie Schutt Photography

Transport your guests to white sands and crystal clear waters, all while in the comfort of your own backyard. Think palm fronds and relaxed breezy decor. Incorporate a white washed arch, textured macrame and bright blooms or tropical banana leaves.

Fairytale Romantic

Julie Wilhite Photography, Kylie Crump Photography, Melissa Jill, one love photography

Create your own fairytale ending with a dreamy wedding arch. Delicate details, soft lighting and barely there florals will create an ambiance you and your guests will never forget.

Relaxed Natural

Duffy Photo & Film, Olive Photography, Ashley Ludaescher, Vicki Grafton Photography

For the couple who lives by all things organic, celebrate the great outdoors with a natural wedding arch. Add hanging mason jars, muted tones and earthy eucalyptus for an elevated look.

Wildly Whimsical

Katie Slater Photography, Amy & Stuart, Jenna Bechtholt, Kelly Sweet Photography

Botanical garden meets Alice in Wonderland with this style. The use of cascading arrangements, floating candles or hanging chandeliers will capture the look.

Effortless Bohemian 

Lydia Rachel, Olivia Richards, Immerse Photography

For the free spirits and wanderers. Embellish a geometric teepee or arch with macrame and wispy arrangements to create a chic yet minimal look.

Bold and Bright

Al Gawlik Photography, Rad + In Love, Neiyo Photography

If you’re a couple who doesn’t take anything too seriously or just likes to have some fun, liven up your ceremony with some color. Push the boundaries with colorful streamers, oversized balloons or bright florals.

Refined Rustic

Sargeant Creative, Kristyn Hogan, m three studio, Theo Milo photography

From the Country to the coast, a raw metal arch will complement any laid-back, outdoor loving couple. It pairs beautifully with earthly succulents, florals or moss.

Charming Classic

Rad Read Creative, Leslee Mitchell, Dear Lovers Photo, Lauren Kinsey

Both timeless and elegant, a classic wedding arch never goes out of style. Exchange your vows under an airy, ornate arch with billowing curtains and white or pastel florals.

Wayfair has a wide selection of trellises to help kickstart your wedding arch research.

At Wayfair, we try to make sure you always have many options for your home. That’s why we have so many Trellises for sale on our site, including Trellises from brands like Dura-Trel and Panacea Products. We want to make sure when you’re looking for where to buy Trellises online, you’re getting the one that’s exactly right for you, whether that’s the Cambridge Vinyl Trellis, the Estate Vinyl Fan Trellis, or something entirely different and unique to your home. We have thousands of great deals every day with no need for a coupon. There’s never been a better time to “Wayfair my Trellises”.

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DIY: Floral Crowns

I am obsessed with floral crowns and even more obsessed to see how with a little bit of work and time I was able to create my very own DIY floral crowns.

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Supplies 

  • Greenery cut 2-3 inches long
  • Flowers cut 2-3 inches long
  • Floral Tape
  • Floral Wire
  • Wire Cutters

Time 

  • 30- 45 Minutes

Difficulty

  • This was one of the more difficult DIY’s I have attempted. Don’t let it discourage you from trying it out though. Make a few as practice before you need the final product.

Take the wire and measure a circle around your head to see how big to make the crown. Leave just a bit extra so you can tie it off and trim the wire to size.

Wrap the wire with floral tape. This was surprisingly tougher than it sounds. The floral tape will not stick to the wire, but rather stick to itself.

Start by covering the crown with your greenery by attaching the end of the greens to the wire with floral tape. Wrap each piece of greenery you attach to the wire with 3-4 times around with floral tape.

If there are any pieces that are sticking up, use a small amount of floral tape to attach the pieces in other places to the wire.

Once your greens are down you can start adding the flowers. Using the same technique to attach the flowers to wire that we did in the winter boutonniere (you can click here to check it out). Wrap the wire around the crown base, and cover with floral tape.

Once you are happy with your crown twist the ends together to complete the circle!

Place upon your head, and you’re finished!

*When placing the flowers and greenery, I tried to make things as symmetrical as possible. Pick a spot to be the center of your crown, and work back and fourth to keep the piece looking balanced. Also, the thicker the floral wire the more sturdy your crown will be.

We want to see your floral crowns! Post your photos to our Facebook wall or tag @DIYBrideBlog on Instagram.

Xoxo,

Alex

DIY: Winter Boutonniere

Making your own boutonnieres are not only a great way to save money, but also an easy way to incorporate personal touches into your wedding day. Read below for these simple instructions on how to create your own DIY boutonniere.

Supplies 

  • Flowers
  • Cotton Ball
  • Floral Wire
  • Floral Tape

Time 

  • 15 Minutes

Difficulty

  • Level 2 on the difficulty scale.

To make our DIY winter boutonniere, we selected a mini poinsettia, some berries, and greenery. Trim off the bottoms of your stems making each item about 2 inches long. Cut your flowers at an angle, with a knife not scissors, and place in warm water with some sugar for 30 minutes to help them last longer.

Use the floral wire to puncture the stem of the flower and thread through. Wrap the wire around 3-4 times to keep in place. You will also want to leave excess of the wire to create a thin stem to the boutonniere.

Dip the cotton ball in water and put it at the base of your flowers to give them water.

Wrap the wire in floral tape to keep in place.

Repeat the process for each piece that you are adding into the boutonniere. Arrange the boutonniere and wrap the entire stem with floral tape.To finish you can either leave the floral tape exposed or wrap with a ribbon or twine.

Did you make your own boutonnieres? Maybe you used something other than flowers! We would love to see your work. Share your photos on Instagram @DIYBrideBlog or email us at hello@DIYBride.com.

DIY: Pinecone Bouquet

This fall bouquet is an elegant way to incorporate pinecones into your wedding decor.

Supplies:

  • Floral Wire
  • Flowers
  • Pinecones
  • Twine

Time:

10-15 minutes per bouquet.

Difficulty:

Anyone can assemble this bouquet. It just takes some patience as you will want to try a few options as to what looks best.

First, wrap the floral wire around the pine cones a few times. You can tuck the wire into the holes of the pinecones so it is unseen.

Once you have wrapped the wire around a few times, leave excess wire hanging from the pinecones so you can use it to affix the flowers to the bouquet.

Now you will want to start assembling the flowers. I found it easier to place the flowers in a jar when creating the bouquet.

After you have the arrangement looking the way you want, place the pinecones into the flowers and feed the wire down into the stems. Once all of the pinecones are in place, wrap the wire around the flower stems to keep the flowers and pinecones in place.

Use your twine of choice to cover the wire. You can either use a drop of hot glue or just tuck the end of the wire into place like I did once you are happy with the amount of twine used.

Just like that you are finished. Don’t forget to keep your bouquet in water to keep them looking fresh.

Did you use pinecones in your bridal bouquet? Sending us your photos to hello@diybride.com or tag us @DiyBrideBlog!

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