Something new…
As the world transforms, wedding trends in 2021 are taking on a dramatic new life, seizing every precious opportunity to tie the knot and live it up in the moment with loved ones. WEDDING DRESS – OR PANTS? From flowing frocks to modern and edgy pant suits, no one look is dominant for the […]
50 shades of silver
When it comes to embracing the grey, there really is something for everyone, it’s a natural process but it does not have to be a gruelling one. When teamed with a precision cut, the result is transformative explains V for Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Just because you have silver hair coming […]
Small changes for your big day
White may be the colour traditionally reserved for weddings, but it seems we’re increasingly looking to harness green in life, as in love. So, what does it mean to have a more sustainable wedding and how do you pull one off? Turns out there a plenty of small changes that can be made for your […]
Thanking the bride tribe
Your bridesmaids, they’ve been by your side through thick and thin and possibly some bridezilla moments to boot! Chances are, they have spent months co-hosting the bridal shower, helping pick and pay for bridesmaids dresses and providing emotional support heading into your big day. So, why not treat them to a little something special to […]
Flower Power: Victoria Florists
Flowers bring colour, texture and feeling to your special day. Metropol catches up with Leanne Lovell from Victoria Florists about what colours and varieties we can expect to see adorning upcoming weddings. How much are floral colour choices for weddings influenced by trends? Mostly as many brides get ideas and are inspired by what […]
Undeniably precious remodels: Via Sollertia
Jewellery handed down or gifted to you is undeniably precious, but it if it doesn’t suit your style or is broken, you just won’t wear it. Think how much more meaningful it would be to wear the gems from a loved one, rather than just admire them in a drawer. With Via Sollertia […]
Destination… honeymoon!
Honeymoon memories are never unpacked when it’s time to come home. Those blissful moments in time are a forever investment worth planning for. We asked Mel Hubber, co-owner of House of Travel Ferrymead, for advice on some of the hottest honeymoon picks for 2020. Tahiti for two Bora Bora and its […]
Trends that take the cake
The cake; it continues to occupy that all-important role of wedding centrepiece and this year, wedding cake options are unfolding like blossoms in spring – they are eye-catching, gorgeous, joyous and more wildly diverse than ever! From naked cakes to extravagant drifts of multi-coloured art, from royal lemon and elderflower iced beauties to tiers of […]
Add colour to your engagement: Via Sollertia
From emeralds and rubies to sapphires and opals, more and more couples are choosing engagement ring options beyond the traditional diamond. “Coloured stones are really popular, such as beautiful pastel tones, as well as champagne and yellow-coloured diamonds,” says Clare from Via Sollertia. “We can source a selection of stones from local suppliers, […]
Something Old & Something New
Incorporating ‘something old’ and ‘something new’ is an age-old tradition that brides and grooms still take to heart on their way to the alter – but like everything, our weddings are influenced by trends, so we’ve checked out some of the twists you can expect to see putting a contemporary spin on this otherwise traditional […]
