Loving the new Queensland Brides magazine with real bride Judi Blinco wearing Wendy Makin Couture. Our good friend Nat Lynn was the photographer for Judy’s wedding and as usual has done a magnificent job. Judi is also a well known stylist about town and contributed to our last Nat Lynn shoot. Congrats to Rhonda, Nicole and the Queensland Brides team for putting a real bride on the cover. Looks fantastic.
Sydney Brides, I’m going to be at Fashions by Farina on Saturday 4 February with my new collections. They are on the 3rd floor of the Dymocks Building at 428 George Street in the city. You can call them for an appointment on 02 9222 2933. Here are some more details -
For regular readers of my blog you will know how much I love all things Italian and Mara’s wedding and her photos are just some of the most gorgeous I’ve seen. She was married on the shores of Lake Como in the magnificent Villa Cipressi http://www.hotelvillacipressi.it/english/index.html in the village of Varenna. This part of Italy is one I haven’t explored at all and after seeing Mara’s photo’s I am the poorer for that. Mara and her husband stayed on and honeymooned in the area and I will be sharing some of more of her photos in a later blog but here are the wedding photos she sent and allowed us to share.
I’m inspired by Mara’s photos to visit this beautiful part of Italy and I thank her for allowing us to share her wonderful photos and experiences. I know Mara and her husband are going to be back many times and I look forward to meeting them for a glass of Prosecco on the shores of this most beautiful lake.
At the Queensland Bride Expo back in October the magazine ran a competition where the winner could choose a gown from whichever designer they wanted to and the magazine would pay for it. The lovely Zara Schaaf was the winner and we were delighted and humbled that she chose to have one of my gowns. Her wedding is in September and she and her Mum came in yesterday to try on gowns. She looked absolutely stunning in all of them but she did manage to choose one which we will be making to measure for her. We can’t show any photos of Zara in “her” gown but we did have a lot of fun and she and her Mum were a delight to work with. She now has her swatches of fabric which she can take shoe shopping(at our good friends Suna’s, of course) and to the florist, invitation people and to the cake people as well….ohh and of course around to BellaDonna Bridesmaids for her bridesmaid gowns. We look forward to seeing Zara for her measurements in late June and will keep you updated.
This was a very generous prize from Rhonda and the Queensland Bride Team and I know that Zara is very grateful.
Our good friends at Chantilly Weddings in Toowoomba are having a Clearance Sale of selected Wendy Makin and BellaDonna samples. Plenty of bargains here so rush in and don’t missout! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8eZ2Hn7Kz0
Charlotte and John found each other out of the tragedy that was the Murphy’s Creek floods back in January last year. Channel Nine Today Show reporter Alison Ariotti took the couple under her wing and helped them organise their fairytale wedding on January 1. The date was significant as it was a symbolic new start for these flood survivors and turned their lives from tragedy to happiness. Congratulations Alison for your part in this magic day for Charlotte and John and thank you for allowing us to be a part of their day. Thank you to our great friend Anita at Kezani Jewellery for Charlotte’s beautiful bracelet and earrings for the day and thank you and congratulations to everyone who contributed to Charlotte and John’s magic day. If you haven’t seen the Today show segment click here
http://today.ninemsn.com.au/?videoid=c384042a-85d4-49aa-ad10-1ba18d4bcd35
and here are a few photos of Charlotte and John. I don’t think I have seen a bride with a bigger smile!!
Charlotte’s bridesmaids wore Watters gowns from our BellaDonna Bridesmaids and Formal store as well.
We know that 2012 is going to be the start of a wonderful new life for Charlotte and John and the whole Wendy Makin Team joins me in wishing them all the very best for their future together.
The first Bridal Expo of the year in Brisbane will be on next weekend 13, 14 and 15 January at the Sofitel in Turbot Street.
If this doesn’t suit the next one will be the Queensland Bride Expo at the Convention Centre from the 30 March to 1 April. More details here http://www.queenslandbrides.com.au/events/expo/
The team and I look forward to seeing you there.
I go to Brides of Melbourne on a regular basis to oversee measurements and fittings as well as help new brides with their decision on a Wendy Makin gown. Katie was one of the brides we helped there and she married her fiance Evan at the beautiful artists retreat Montsalvat in Eltham in Melbourne’s outskirts. This is a magnificent venue for a wedding and is well worth a visit whenever you’re in Melbourne. You can find more information here www.montsalvat.com.au . Katie sent us a beautiful letter to share along with her photos. Thanks Katie and we look forward to you and Evan having a very happy life together.
“Hi Wendy and fabulous team!
I wanted to share some pictures of our fabulous day – and my AMAZING dress!!!
The 26th of November absolutely poured in Melbourne, but it didn’t matter, it was still the most wonderful day. My dress coped with having to be hitched up around my waist and having to wear runners as we negotiated 30 odds stairs from the hotel room to the car (and that was just getting there!!). Still smiles as I felt incredible.
The skies smiled on us after the ceremony, and we had 90 minutes of sunshine to take our pictures around picturesque ‘Montsalvat’ in Eltham.
I cannot thank-you enough for making such a stunning dress – it exceeded every expectation I had of what I wanted my dress to be (and it being ‘blush’ – WOW!!).
Ps. My entire pre wedding adventure was made even more special by being able to meet you personally at ‘Brides of Melbourne’. I feel incredibly privileged to have been so lucky.
Thanks again,
Katie North xxx”
Our BellaDonna Bridal and Bridesmaids store is opening again on January 3 and will be having a sale of floor stock for the month of January. Everything will be 25% off including gowns on our sale rack. New styles are on the way and we need the room.
BellaDonna’s annual Clearance Sale get’s underway from Tuesday 3 January. Gowns from only $99 with plenty of sizes and styles. Don’t miss out on your dream dress at a bargain price!
