Perfect Pair: Pink and Gold

Looking for some inspired styling? Why not try out this perfect palette?

PINK & GOLD

Play modern vintage elements against glamorous accent pieces in a palette of pink and gold glitter. Stylist Judi Blinco of vintage furniture and props hire company Little Gray Station knows how to bring old and new together.

STYLING DETAILS

I wanted to create detailed but easy- on-the-eye areas that can be replicated at a real wedding. Vintage French doors and shutters as the bridal table backdrop are a statement, softened by glamorous handmade gold paper flowers. Vintage vessels were set off beautifully by a gold sequinned runner.

The cake display featured beautifully detailed cupcakes and an elegant two-tier gold foil cake together with stationery tags. Other stationery included guest names and table numbers on drinking straws; menus; invitations; sweets tags; guest name tags and more. Judi Blinco, Little Gray Station.

PINK & GOLD

HOW CAN I WORK THESE IDEAS INTO MY WEDDING?

Do not be scared to experiment with colour. Start with two strong colours and one neutral colour and add bursts of complementing colours throughout your wedding. If you like the idea and look of mixing vintage décor with modern glam as we have done here, select areas in your wedding that are a focal point such as the cake/dessert table; guest book table or gift table to display a little modern-vintage. Judi Blinco, Little Gray Station.

THE DREAM TEAM

PROPS & STYLING: Judi at Little Gray Station 

PHOTOGRAPHY: MILQUE Photography 

BRIDE & BRIDESMAIDS: Ann Lodberg, Rachel Blackman and Jaqui Buelvas

HAIR & MAKE-UP for bridesmaids: Kim Snare

HAIR & MAKE-UP for bride: Ann Lodberg 

GOWNS: Wendy Makin (bride) and BellaDonna (bridesmaids)

EARRINGS: Hollywood Style 
CAKES: Frosted Indulgence 
FLOWERS: Bouquet Boutique 
STATIONERY: Monograms Fine Papers 
BALLOONS: Complete Party & Marquee Hire 
PAPER FLOWERS: Paperdolls 
LOCATION: MIRRA Events

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Friday I'm In Love : All That Glitters

It's true ladies, all that glitters really is gold. Warm and inviting golds are the perfect accent tones to feature in your Summer wedding colour palette.

I've had too many women tell me that gold is not their colour, that it's not flattering or only old ladies wear gold. While I'm here to tell you to forget all those stereotypes and not to stress about your skin type, there is a shade of gold to flatter every skin type and it will light you up from the inside out on your special day.

(Images: top - Girls Love Pearls , Bottom -  Xennox Diamond World)

They say that diamonds are a girls best friend, why not pair them with pearls in this gorgeous necklace? For the girls and guys who aren't ready to go completely gold, this attention grabbing yellow diamond ring or mixed metal ring is ideal.

(Images: Cleansing oil - Shu Uemura, Make up - Clarins)

 Smoother than honey, cleansing oils are more forgiving on your skin than abrasive scrubs or foams and are fantastic for keeping your skin hydrated throughout the day. Once your skin is prepped for the day bring the warmth into your eyes with deep purples and shimmering golds.

(Images: Chanel, Pinterest, SK Nail Salon)

Carry the glow all the way to your finger tips with personalised nail art just for your special day. Sweet pastels are a feminine way to tie in gold for a subdued delicate effect.

(Images: Stationary - Dream Day Invitations, Cake - Frosted Indulgence)

Why not accent your gold theme with a feature colour? What a gorgeous alternative to a traditional cake that will be remembered for years to come.

(Images: Bridesmaid - BellaDonna Bridal, Wedding Dresses - Watters Bridal, Flowers - Bella Bloom Floral Designs)

Wedding dresses don't have to be white anymore. Stand out with a warmer tone like latte, Champagne, mushroom or nude and make use of soft floating layers to create depth. Perfect for 2013 Autumn weddings too.

(Images: Prada, Hermes)

Don't just look a million bucks on your special day, smell like it too! Don't be afraid to choose a new scent for your wedding, then you'll always be reminded of your beautiful day whenever you use your special scent.

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Stay gorgeous ladies - QB Guest Blogger, Sara.