I’m fairly certain I could spend an entire decade swooning over this stunning Melbourne affair by Adrian Tuazon… and I think I just might. The sweet pastel hues, the charming paper goods by e.m. papers and the uber-gorgeous blooms created by Floral Event have seriously stolen my heart… and that’s just the beginning of the lovely that is this traditional affair. Yes, I’m most definitely clearing my calendar for the entire day, because I don’t want to miss one breathtaking moment. So, join me in the gallery for even more and then stay tuned for a brilliant film from The White Tree below!
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We couldn’t leave you for the day without sharing this breathtaking film from The White Tree. Enjoy!
From the Bride… After getting in engaged in Thailand on January 18 2010, just days before my 21st birthday, we started to plan our dream wedding, taking our time and not rushing anything. It is all of the small details which matter to me, so I wanted to make sure that things were perfect.
Our 3 bridesmaids were my 3 sisters, with 1 flying from Ireland for the wedding. Our 4 groomsmen were Steve’s best friends and our flower girls and page boys are all nephews and nieces.
Our wedding was a traditional Serbian Orthodox ceremony (I converted to Orthodox for Steven 1 month before the wedding) with the reception having both the cultures (Australian and Serbian-Australian) involved. There was a traditional pre-ceremony party where the bride and groom saw all of the guests (but not each other) and celebrated by drinking, eating and dancing. The pre-ceremony party also includes the bartering of the bride, where the groom’s side has to “buy” the bride from her brothers before she can leave for the ceremony. Only once an appropriate amount has been reached, can they bride make her way to the church ceremony.
I changed my wedding dress look 3 times, but it was all one base dress with other elements added, much to my dress makers chagrin.
Our ceremony was predominately in Serbian and was very traditional. Our church does not have pews, so it included all of our 190 guests standing for the 45 – 60 minutes. We had our hands tied together with a silk sash, and wore crowns which were blessed by the church. As most things in the orthodox church are done 3 times (father, son, holy ghost) we had our rings placed on our fingers 3 times, walked around the altar 3 times and even did 3 impromptu kisses at the end!
Although our reception was a formal event, we wanted it to be relaxed and fun so we had things like a photobooth and lolly bar to make things more chilled for our guests. The main thing was that we wanted people to have fun.
Wedding Photography: Adrian Tuazon / Wedding Videography: The White Tree / Wedding Dress: Annette of Melbourne / Groom’s Tuxedo: Calvin Klein / Bridesmaid Dresses: Dessy, iModa + ABS Schwartz / Groomsmen Suits: Spurling / Ceremony Location: St. Save Serbian Orthodox Church / Reception Location: The Hotel Windsor / Bridesmaid Earrings: Swarovski / Pageboy Tuxedos: Litily Maha / Flower Girl Dresses: Jesse / Flower Girl Capes: Light in The Box / Wedding Gown Pink Sash: Alannah Hill / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Reception Necklace: Suzanne Somers / Hair, Make-up + Nails: Miss Fox Melbourne / Floral Design: Floral Event Bacchus Marsh / Lighting: Feel Good Events / Wedding Cake: La Cioccolata Bella / Band: Full Circle Band / Bouquet Tiles: Paloma’s Nest / Paper Cake Topper: Concarta / Look Alike Cake Topper: Wow Mini Me / Photobooth: Australian Photobooth Company / Paper Suite: e.m. papers
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That's so great. She made such a beautiful bride
It says the reception necklace is from Susanne Somers? I am confused lol I love the necklace and would love to know where to purchase it.
Hey Kirsty,
It is by Suzanne Somers - here is a link
http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?familyid=J330015
I could only find it on eBay though when I bought it!
Good luck.
As a guest at this beautiful wedding, I can attest to the enjoyment we all had. It was a lovely mix of traditions and everyone was so relaxed, including the wedding party. Maryanne looked gorgeous in her ever changing outfit. Thanks Maryanne and Steve.
So stunning! I love the soft intimacy and colour of the photography, and what a beautiful bride!
what a beautiful bride, dress, wedding..everything!! can i ask who did your wedding cake? its gorgeous.
Absolutely beautiful. May I ask: where did you get your amazing shoes? I just love them!
Kathryn - Our cake was from http://www.cioccolatabella.com.au/ and the flavours alternated by tier from White Chocolate and Raspberry to Chocolate Fudge and Macadamia!! It was amazing. So moist and delicious.
Erin - Thank you! My shoes are the Christian Louboutin Margi Diam Strass and I got them from the CL store when in NYC!!
Dear Maryanne and Steve,
So nice to share your joys!
It is our great honor to create such special custom wedding cake toppers for you, and we are so happy to see that at your wedding:)
Best Wishes for you!!
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Best Regards!
Client Service Manager..
Leo Lau
http://www.wowminime.com
-Custom doll look like you start here!
Grgeous!
An stunnning wedding. The details look beautiful and the bride...breathtaking!
Can I ask...how did you have the tulle overlay and the "straps"...I REALLY want a basic dress that can be altered in such a way and your's is the first I have seen, and you achieve it so wonderfully. Thank you!
Stacey - The tulle skirt was made as if it were going to match the bodice, as in it had the silk buttons which lined up 100% perfectly etc etc and was just slipped over the evening gown and all the buttons were done up. It also had the embellished belt and bow on it. The tulle cap sleeves were also attached by a hidden button on the inside of the dress. If you are in Melbourne I def suggest checking out Annette of Melbourne as they really do work magic there!!