Princess Allure Boutique Events Real Wedding- A Carnival of Love

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Back in July I styled a wedding for a beautiful, fun loving couple. They wanted a carnival wedding with a vintage feel and couldnt find any suppliers on the Central Coast that could full fill their vision, Im so glad that they found me as I was SUPER excited to style this theme!

The bride and groom wanted their wedding to be unique, fun-filled and relaxed. They chose a gorgeous venue- Noonaweena at Kulnura and opted for a cocktail style reception so guests could mingle, chat and feel at ease. The colour scheme was chosen by the couple – dusty pink, white and aqua. They did not want fresh flowers as part of the decor, so I suggested pinwheels!  Which were lovingly handmade by the bride.

I styled a number of different areas- including the reception space complete with custom made table clothes, graphic designed signs, ribbon curtains, little decor vignettes, a popcorn station and an Ah-Mazing candy buffet!

Thanks Jessi and Scott for having me play a small part in your love story!

For professional photos of this wedding head over to Lisa Lent Photography’s Blog-

Hello Miss Mirabelle

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Our beautiful baby girl is 3 and half months old!! So I thought it was time I shared some photos of our newborn family photo shoot. Looking back on these photos I can see how much she has grown already, I truly believe having newborns photos taken is a fantastic investment. They capture a moment in time that can never be replicated.

Photos taken by the very patient (this shoot took place over two days, as Mirabelle wasnt quite the best model LOL) Kendell from Imagine Images.

Props and Styling by Princess Allure Boutique Events.

Colour Crush- Ocean Blues

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I am seriously loving Ocean Blues at the moment! Aqua, Turquoise, Sky Blue, Tiffany Blue are all such dreamy colours. There is just something about these colours that are so fresh and make me happy when I see them.

These colours compliment and contrast so many other colours beautifully and I think would be a wonderful component of your wedding day colour palette.

Blue and White, Blue and Pink, Blue and Red, Blue and Yellow, Blue and Orange are all divine colour palettes.

Take a look at the pictures below to inspire your ocean blue obession and stay tuned to some of the events that we are styling this year to see these colours in action.

Beautiful coloured glass with an eclectic mix of white blooms (styled by White Room Events)

Pretty Pins for your hair! The perfect something blue (Pins made by me- princessallure.com.au)

Beautiful cake with rosette icing.

Following this gorgeous cake, one of these yummy macarons would be perfect with coffee! (image from Style Me Pretty)

 

Low Country Lemonade- Lemonade, Peach Schnapps and Blue Curaco- Perfect cocktail for drink station. (image from Weddingbycolor.com)

And behind that drink station this gorgeous ruffled curtain would be perfect! (curtain from Anthropology)

Divine blue sea glass would be perfect for a beach wedding with this colour palette. Pop some in the bottom of a clear vase fill with water and pretty blooms.

 I am seriously thinking that I will paint a wall in our bedroom this colour- so fresh and pretty and relaxing. We have a white bed, so it would really POP against this colour!

And whilst we are on the home front- How about that fridge and stove! To die for! (image from bit.ly)

And just because this is super sweet…..

Interactive Stations- We LOVE them!!

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I love it when I can create little ‘experiences’ for guests at weddings and events, hidden within the framework of the overall event.

Obviously decor styling and using props around a space, is a big deal to me. It sets the overall feel and scene for the event. However something that I feel brings the experience and story to the next level is an – Interactive Station. What’s an interactive station, you say?-

*A Dessert Table (dessert table aobve styled by Princess Allure Boutique Events)

*A Drink Station

*A Candy Buffet

are all examples of an interactive station. Your guests are able to see, feel and handle these areas. They can create their own experience and have some level of control over what they do. I just love them!! I remember creating a ‘Sundae Bar’ at my 21st, with icecream, cones, toppings, cream the lot! Never thought to take photos way back then, but I clearly remember (through the number of margaritas that I had- I had a Fiesta theme) even the adults loading their sundaes up with a decandent combination of chocolate sauce, cream, sprinkles- chanelling their inner 5 year old)

At Princess Alllure Boutique Events we love to create these little areas. I like to style these stations to compliment the rest of the decor and feel of the wedding. More than just putting jars or platters on a table, I blend decor props, vintage containers and platters, new and interesting finds to help being the table to life. I can style and set up- Dessert Tables, Candy Buffets, Drinks Stations, Cookie Buffets, Popcorn Stations and more. I’m so looking forward to the candy buffets and dessert tables that I will be doing this year- lots of interesting themes and yummy foods. I love it when I can blend a bride and groom’s interests, talents and special requests into the tables. If you love donuts- I can set up a donut tasting bar for your guests! If you love a certain colour I can use this in your station too….. the ideas are endless!

Interactive stations are not only a visual treat, they are tasty or refreshing and will leave a long lasting memory in your guests’ minds.

Take a look at some inspiration images below that may spark some inspiration on how you can incoporate an interactive station into your wedding day or next event.

A Cookie Buffet by Princess Allure Boutique Events-

A Drink Station by Princess Allure Boutique Events. These are great set up for post ceremony refreshments. We hire these dispensers or can create a special drink station package, complete with jars for drinking out of, stripy straws, decorative bunting and more.

I love this pancake making bar! This would be great at a brunch bridal or baby shower. Image from Green Wedding Shoes.

If you know me, you know I love bourbon. So I couldn’t resist this interactive station. A collection of vintage crystal decanters filled with bourbon (I would also offer some mixers aswell) and a gorgeous array of crystal-like glasses to drink it out of. If you love vodka- have a vodka bar, if you love beer how about a gourmet beer station- the guys would love it! Photo by A Bryan Photo.

A donut making bar from tinywaterblog.com

A popcorn buffet from designindulgences.com

Interactive stations don’t always have to involve food or drink. Photo booths are so hot right now!! You can either hire a booth that takes your photo and spits out the strip- old school style. Or you can make you own. I made a photo booth area for one of my brides that included a ripped material backdrop, stand and props. The backdrop was made to compliment the rest of the wedding’s decor. The bride provided an instant camera and guest book and the guests stuck the photo into the book and wrote a message. I was told everyone had a blast.

 

I can hire this exact photo both package to you for your wedding day, or custom make something to suit your decor.

 

 

My Family Maternity Shoot

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Im writing this 37 weeks pregnant and just can’t believe my second beautiful bubba will soon be arriving. For my first pregnancy my entire world and thinking was devoted to that little belly babe, however with a 3 year old and the craziness of life I felt that this poor little jellybean was a bit neglected, so I decided to get a maternity shoot done, to recognise and capture this special time.

Standing around in my underwear is not for me, so my maternity session was a little different from the norm. I wanted a relaxed, outdoor feel, more of a family photo shoot that I just so happen to be pregnant in. I have to thank my husband who stood on the main road for one of the shots holding a twig with babies clothes on it. He puts up with my crazy ideas and helps drag my props around.

The photography was taken by Kendell from Imagine Images. Kendell was relaxed, friendly and totally incorporated my love of props and styling into the photographs.

I styled a little meaningful display with a teddy we had bought for the baby, a ‘M’ tile- M will be the first letter of the bubs name whether it’s a girl or a boy and a tape measure ribbon to represent my growing belly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is my son holding a real bird’s nest with an egg , that I speckled. It represents his new little brother or sister. I adore this shot!

 

Some babies clothes we had bought for the bubba, displayed on a twig.

 

I am now on MATERNITY LEAVE from creating jewellery and accessories. I am still available for ‘email’ chats about wedding styling and prop hire.  I will only be taking limited wedding styling and dessert table styling this year. Only a few dates are left.

Prop Styling and Set up – Priness Allure Boutique Events. Find us on facebook!

 

Activity Bags For the Children At Your Wedding

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As most of you know I have a styled shoot in the latest issue of Modern Wedding DIY magazine (super exciting!)

One of the DIY projects that I created for the shoot didn’t actually make it to the magazine, so I thought I would share it with you all now-

Activity Bags for the little guests at your wedding!

If you are having a wedding where children are invited to the reception it can be tricky for them to stay in their seats during the dinner service, so I created a little bag filled with fun games, activities and sweet treats that will keep them happily entertained.

My mum from The Peddlers Suitcase created a gorgeous bag for me using hessian and pink material. I embellished it with a vintage doily and stencilled the first initial of the childs name onto the front of the bag. If I were setting up the recpetion, I would hang the bag over the back of their chair for them to discover upon entering the reception. (the bag has handles, they are just covered by the goodies) Imagine their surprise and delight to see such a special bag filled with goodies just for them!

I filled this bag with vintage style toys, rustic wooden pencils and colouring in books from I Love Parties and an Old fashioned lollipop from An Affair To Remember. You could also add to the activity bag; find-a-words or free colouring in sheets from the internet.

 I am able to organise Children’s Activity bags like this for you. The bags can be made in many different types of materials and colours and I can stencil any letter of the alphabet onto them. You can then fill them with whatever goodies you like.

 Feel free to email me at princessallure@bigpond.com if you would like to discuss.

Photography- Sandra Henri Photography

 

Christmas Dessert Table Recipes- Table Featured in Breeze Magazine.

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With Christmas fast approaching what better time to get some inspiration on how to set up your own dessert table!

Recently, I was asked by Breeze Magazine to style a Christmas table to be featured in their launch issue! Breeze magazine is an online publication showcasing the beauty, talent and lifestyle on the NSW Central Coast (Princess Allure Boutique Events is located on the Central Coast).

 I was thrilled to do so and created a table in traditional red and white colouring, but with a rustic twist. Cute doily snowflakes, a hessian banner, kraft labels and baby’s breath that mimics snow, embellished the table. But the crowning glory was the food! Gorgeous jars filled with red and white sweets, snowflake decorated shortbread, champagne popsicles, macarons, north pole cupcakes, Christmas tree lollipops and last but not least homemade trifle in a jar! Yummo!

 

 

Below I share with you some of the recipes that I used to create these delicious desserts-

 

Champagne Popsicles-

 A perfect end to a big Chrissy lunch on a hot Australian Christmas day!

What you will need-

1 Cup of castor sugar

1 Cup of water

2 1/2 Cups of strawberries

1 Cup of champagne

Paddle pop sticks

Glasses or Popsicle Moulds.

Method-

1. Blend berries

2. Heat sugar, water and blended berries, in a saucepan. Than allow to cool.

3.  Add champagne and stir.

4. Allow mixture to sit whilst the bubbles go down.

5. Pour into popsicle moulds or glasses.

6. Freeze for 1-2 hours than insert paddle pop sticks.

7. Continue to freeze until set.

I used Strawberries in this recipe to compliment the colour scheme of the table. The strawberries produce a slightly, softer popsicle that needs to be eaten straight away. However you can substitute strawberries for fruit juice of any kind for a firmer longer lasting popsicle. Although, I dont think the popsicles will be around for long! They are delicious!

 

White Chocolate Rocky Road

What you will need-

600 grams of white chocolate melts

500 grams of white marshmallows

1/2 Cup of crushed nuts

1/2 Cup of coconut

150 grams of glace cherries

baking tray and paper

Method-

1. Melt white chocolate.

2. Add all other ingredients and stir.

3. Pour into a baking tray lined with baking paper.

4. Refridgerate until set, than cut into squares.

*If glace cherries aren’t to your liking, feel free to substitute these with dried cranberries or raspberry lollies.

 

Trifle In A Jar

I created little individual trifles in jars, for each guest to enjoy. The beauty of serving your desserts in a jar is- it saves space in your fridge, looks gorgeous on the dessert table and it’s easy to serve.

What you will need-

Jelly

Thick custard

Whipped cream

White chocolate

Jam sponge rolls

Jars

Method-

1. Make jelly as per instructions on pack and pour into jar. Fill about 1/4 of the jar and set in fridge.

2. Cute up jam sponge rolls (I used the mini rolls found in the supermarket) and lay on top of the jelly.

3. Pour in thick custard

4. Top with whipped cream

5. Sprinkle white chocolate shavings on top of the cream.  To create the shavings, grate a block of white chocolate.

 

North Pole Cupcakes

What you will need-

125 grams of butter

3/4 cup of castor sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups of self raising flour

1/2 cup of milk

Patty pans

Icing-

250g butter, cubed, at room temperature

3 cups pure icing sugar, sifted

1/4 cup milk

Coconut

Candy Canes

Jaffas or red smarties

Method to make cake-

1. Beat butter and sugar until combined and smooth.

2. Add the eggs and beat

3. Gradually add sifted flour and milk. Stir until combined.

4. Pour into patty pans and bake on 180 degrees until cooked (depending on oven between 10- 15 mins). Test with a skewer, if the skewer comes out clean the cakes are cooked.

To make icing and decoration-

1.Beat butter and icing sugar together

2. Gradually add milk to create a smooth consistancy.

3. Ice cupcakes

4. Sprinkle with coconut (the coconut mimics snow)

5. Carefully cut off the curved part of the cane and remove plastic wrapper. Push the stick into the cupcake to create the pole.

6. Put a bit of icing on the top of the cane and ‘stick’ a jaffa or red smartie on the top to complete the North Pole.

*You can use a packet mix butter cake recipe to create the cupcakes.

Princess Allure is available to create dessert tables for your next event. We style the table and source the food to compliment the decor and colour scheme of the event. Weddings and Birthday Parties are a perfect occassion for a dessert table. If you would like a table created and set up by Princess Allure Boutique Events , please email Sarah on princessallure@bigpond.com 

Credits for the Christmas Dessert Table-

Styling, Food sourcing and Set Up by Princess Allure Boutique Events (website) (facebook)

Featured in Breeze Magazine

Photography by Nick Brand

Snowflake cookies and macarons by Rach’s Frosted Fantasties

Cookie Buffet!

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I recently had the pleasure of styling Kimmi and Norman’s wedding. Part of the styling included the creation of a cookie buffet! I suggested to Kimmi and Norman that a cookie buffet would be a fun idea to use as the guest’s Thank You favours and they agreed!

Kimmi’s wedding was a romantic theme with Shabby chic elements, so I included the same decor colouring and props seen throughout the rest of the wedding in the styling of the buffet.

Kimmi is Chinese and Norman is French, so I blended elements of both of their cultures in the table. Yummy light pink macarons with white chocolate ganache with little Je Taime signs were a nod towards the Groom’s culture. And fortune cookies, sugar cookies stencilled with the double happiness symbol were a tribute to Kimmi’s background. I also stamped a lovely double happiness stamp, that I had made just for Kimmi and Norman’s wedding, onto the favour bags.

Little frames with lace underlay, chalkboards, a fresh arrangement of flowers and a ripped material backdrop (which complimented the photobooth backdrop) completed the design.

I had a lot of fun creating this for Kimmi and Norman and I heard that their guests loved it too!

I am also extremely excited to say that this buffet was featured on the Amy Atlas blog ! A big thank you to Amy, Lisa and the rest of the team for showcasing my work!

If you would like us to create a special cookie buffet, that is unique to you and your partner and your wedding decor, please email princessallure@bigpond.com We can also create dessert tables, lolly buffets and lots more!