Top 3 Wedding Hairstyles 2012

The Updo Bun:                                                                                         

                         

The updo bun I think is one of the classiest looks of all time and my top wedding hairstyle pick for 2012. Whether you finish the bun with a diamante band, with a plait or a hairpiece you cannot fail this sleek and stunning look.

Plaits & Braids:                                                                                       

I predict plaits and braids to be the up and coming look for brides in 2012. Whether you are planning a high bun, low bun, sleek or messy look they are a simple and romantically beautiful addition to complete any hairstyle. 

Loose Curls:                                                                                               

 

Loose and curly hair is the relaxed, beautiful and romantic look for 2012.Whether your hair is long or short this feminine and elegant hairstyle will compliment any wedding dress. 

The Wedding of Carla and James

Welcome to the wedding of the gorgeous Carla and James.

In October 2009 James proposed to his beautiful girlfriend Carla on top of the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas. 2 years later in November 2011 they said 'i do' amongst their family and friends in their hometown of Adelaide.

Carla Waye is a solo singer / songwriter (www.carlawaye.com) and has worked with renowned producers such as Darryl Anthony and Isreal who has produced for the likes of Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker, Ricky Lee and Jay Sean. Carla comes from a very close Filipino family while James is from a proud Greek background, as you will see from the beautiful photo story to follow they were able to incorporate some of both their Filipino & Greek traditions throughout.

It has been a true pleasure for the team at the Wedding Gurus to bring this to you and we hope you enjoy the inspriring and breathtaking story of how their beautiful wedding day unfolded. The couple can’t speak highly enough of their fabulous photographer Jackie Tran who captured all the truly spectacular and memorable moments of the days events.

The sweet and classically simple flower girl dresses are from Tea Princess

 

Carla with her proud mum. The Jewelery including headpiece, custom brooch and earrings,

by Maria Elena Headpieces

 James with his handsome groomsmen and page boys

Carla's overwhelmingly beautiful wedding dress is by San Patrick purchased at

Anastasia Bridal Couture

The colourful & breathtakingly beautiful Church, St Dimitrios of Adelaide

In a traditional Greek wedding ceremony the bride and groom are crowned with a Stefana. 2 Crowns are linked together with a single length of ribbon symbolising the joining of two souls and the creation of a new household. It is a symbol of combining two people as one.

The stunning bridal procession of all white Jags courtesy of Jags With Grace

The Classic Jets Fighter Museum at Parafield Airport was the perfect location to capture these unique and timeless shots

The bridesmaid dresses were individually designed by each bridesmaid and crafted by

Adriana Loro Designs on Port Road, Adelaide

 

The elegant and intricately crafted 8 tier wedding cake was created by the talented team at

Sugar and Spice Cakes on Goodwood Road

The couple share their first dance at the spectacular Sunrise ballroom of
Sfera's Park Suites & Convention Centre, Adelaide

Carla Waye is an acclaimed singer / songwriter and amazed her guests with a beutiful vocal performance with the help of David Fitzgerald. Carla sang a medley of songs including 'make you feel my love', 'angel of mine', 'heaven' and 'even when im sleeping'

As part of James' Greek Background, his family and friends pin money and lucky charms on him as a sign of good luck and fortune for the couples lives together.

Carla performs a traditional Filipino dance 'Tinkiling'. The two parralel bamboo poles are hit together and raised into the air and back to the ground to the rythmn of the music, as this is done Carla hops over and around the them in a skillful graceful manner.

We saved the most magnificent awe-inspiring photo till last.

As Carla and James embark upon their future together, we wish them a marriage filled with blissful and everlasting love, laughter and happiness.

The Story of Ben & Daphne - Part 1

Welcome to the wedding of the gorgeous Ben and Daphne. This is however so much more than a beautiful wedding, it is their story in pictures and we thank them so much for allowing us to share it with you all. We will be bringing you their story in two parts becuase the photos and captured moments were all so beautiful we couldnt leave any out!

Daphne comes from a very close Greek family who supported her wholeheartedly from the very beginning and while Ben is from an Australian Catholic background they were able to have their ceremony in a Catholic church and incorporate some of the Greek traditions throughout.

With some of the most amazing and inspiring photos, we hope you enjoy them as much as we have enjoyed working with Ben and Daphne to bring them to you and we can’t speak highly enough of the fabulous team at Impressions Photography Studio, what an amazing job they have done, we’re sure you will agree.

This is truly one of the most amazing wedding photos we have ever seen

 

The couple put in a lot of time and effort in creating the perfect invitations for their special day

Pre Wedding  

The perfect Bride & her Bridesmaids:

 What a unique idea of creating personalised matching tshirsts and even one for mum. At the end of the night when feet were tired and dresses uncomfortable the girls changed back into their matching outfits. We think this is such a cute idea.  

Pre Wedding

The handsome groom & his groomsmen:

The Accessories:

The stunning flower arrangements were from 'Tulips by Vanessa' who just happenes to be Daphne's Godsister

These fabulous peeptoes with diamonte encrustud bows can only be Tony Bianco

The Bride

Absolutely Stunning! This photo of Daphne would be at home in Vogue.

Daphne's dress with its unique splash of colour was by Caleche

The Bridal Party:

The classic suits and pink ties were from Peter Shearer Rundle Mall

Their Families:

Daphne with her mum and dad Alan & Mary Sclapsti

Daphne with her 'Yiayia' (Meaning nana in Greek)

Ben with his dad Gerald and his brother Dan

Presentation of the Bride:

It is a Greek tradition for all of the women of the family to attend at the house while the bride is getting ready.

It is also a Greek tradition for the bride to smash a glass as she leaves her parents home to signify that once smashed it can never return to it’s former glory, symbolising the couples wish to never return to the time before they shared their lives together.

Daphne’s mum, already emotional, throws rice and sugared almonds over her as she leaves with her father, to signify good health and fertility in the marriage. The connection of the almond with renewal and fertility is clear and the sweetness of the sugar represents purity and the sweetness of marriage.

To be Cotinued......

Part 2 will follow in the coming weeks, each photo more inspiring and breathtaking than the last, so ensure you follow us to recieve updates!

For all brides planning your wedding, part 2 is definitely not to be missed!

The Wedding Gurus