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Rustic Farm Styled Shoot

vibrant red and pink bouquet by Blooms by Bridie resting on a Bridal Box Co wooden swing

On a beautiful Winter’s day, about an hour west of Brisbane, we joined a team of amazing wedding vendors to create some magic inspo in our stunning rustic farm styled shoot.

bride posing with bouquet
So Rosie Photography

Located in picturesque Dayboro, Queensland, Two Rivers Farm is a family owned venue full of character and dreamy country scenery. Bordered by Lacey’s Creek and the North Pine River, this rustic farm is full of charm, chickens and a boisterous Marema puppy, Maggie. We just knew this was the perfect backdrop for capturing a love story!

Our models Emily and Alf brought the chemistry to this styled shoot – because they weren’t just a couple for the camera, but lovebirds in real life too! Emily is dressed in a beautiful When Freddie Met Lilly gown and hair and make up glow up by Facial Beauty Brisbane.

This stunning renovated farm was styled by Memorable Memories Events and adorned with vibrant florals from Blooms by Bridie. Captured perfectly by the amazingly talented Chalk Photography and So Rosie Photography (credit noted under each pic). Being a beautiful outdoors shoot, we had to include our stunning custom engraved wooden swing! If you love it, click here to order yours!

Enjoy our rustic wedding inspo! And remember to check out these incredible vendors:

Photographers: @chalkphotography & @sorosiephotoweddings
Venue @two.riversfarm
Florist @bloomsbybridie
Bridal Gown – @whenfreddiemetlilly
HMUA @facialbeautybrisbane
Styling @Memorable_Memories_Events
Bridal Box & Swing: @thebridalboxco
Bridal @em_a_leee
Groom @alfredmusicau

Inspo: Elopement at Bilam-Belle Bliss

elopement at bilambelle bliss shoot

This year has been a tough one for gatherings and getting together with all our friends and family for celebrations! It feels like wedding planning has been a minefield, with constant updates to restrictions and what can be included in our dinner and dancing plans! One solution to navigating restrictions (or even just the planning headaches that can often come with weddings) is an elopement! Elopements aren’t just “running away to get married”, they are an intimate moment created between you and your partner – where you can come together and be officially married in your dream location. One of our absolute favourites was this elopement at Bilam-Belle Bliss!

elopement shoot bilam-belle bliss
Flowers by Lolas Wild Flowers

Located in the gorgeous surrounds of Bilambil on the Tweed Coast, Bilam-Belle Bliss boasts beautiful tropical surrounds and absolute serenity. We partnered up with some of our favourite local wedding vendors to create this little elopement inspo.

gift box wedding styling
Our Bride and Groom gift boxes on display

This beautiful column style gown with delicate lace detailing and illusion bust is by our friends at Helena Couture Designs. Completed with a gorgeous bohemian-style headpiece adorned with floral details and those soft, draping details that perfectly complement the sweep of the dress’s train.

The navy hues spotted in the Groom’s attire and bouquet arrangements are carried through to the table styling by Emerald Aisle Events. Embracing the gorgeous greenery surrounds, styling was in keeping with the environment while adding some golden accents to natural wooden elements and crisp white runner matching the intimate, graceful feel of the bridal attire. Floral features by Lola’s Wildflowers provide the perfect finishing touches.

Please enjoy some of these other gems captured from our Elopement at Bilam-Belle Bliss. Our other superstar vendors include:

Venue Bilam-Belle Bliss // Concept & Styling Emerald Aisle Events // Photography Bulb Creative // Dress and Headpiece Helena Couture Designs // Hair and Makeup Lisabette Makeup // Florist Lola’s Wildflowers // Furniture Hire Arctic Fox Furniture Hire and Styling // Stationery Ray Meets Rose // Bridal Boxes The Bridal Box Co. // Cake Bake Boss  

Inspo: Tropical Wedding

vibrant zesty brides summer

Summer is almost here and we are ready for those sunshine days and warm party evenings! When it comes to weddings the Summer possibilities are endless, but one of our favourite themes: Tropical Wedding! I’m thinking cocktails, bold colours and a whole lot of party!

wedding gifts boxes tropical inspo

Teaming up with some incredible vendors, this inspo shoot brought serious Tropical wedding vibes to life with a vibrant and bold colour palette made of fruits and bold floral arrangements! And we absolutely could not forget the delicious Passion fruit and Coconut cake!

tropical wedding cake

Showcasing their Curve Collection, White Lily Couture adorned our gorgeous Brides in flattering and feminine gowns proving that every bride, no matter her size, will feel absolutely stunning, empowered and ready to celebrate their wedding day full of laughs and love.

bride wedding confetti

See below for more Tropical Wedding Inspo and the vendors who created this incredible shoot!

Location: Ancora Weddings
Photographer: Bulb Creative
Hair & Make-up: Rachael Harris
Dresses: White Lily Couture
Styling: The Gold Coast Bride
Florals: Clara Jean Events
Cake: Milk and Honey Cake Creative
Furniture Hire: Memorable Moments
Neon Signage: Neon Republic
Models: Stacey McGreggor, Kate Cooper & Daisy Morgan

Shop our Bride Gift box HERE

Bride Advice: Keep Your Summer Wedding Cool

wedding icecream

A Summer wedding is simply stunning! The beach shots, the clear blue skies and the vibrant seasonal blooms make for amazing wedding pictures and chill vibes. Unfortunately, it’s also hot, muggy and can be super uncomfortable for your guests. So we’ve gathered some of our favourite ways to keep your guests cool while the mercury starts to rise at your Summer Wedding.

Hydration Stations

Keeping your guests hydrated is important in the heat and a hydration station can not only help with that, but double as a decorative piece at your summer wedding.

Program Fan

We love multi-purpose items and these programs that guests can use as fans is a genius idea! You bet your guests won’t be able to put them down!

Avoid the Squint – Sunglasses

We love our Grooms party sunglasses, but why not sunnies as favours for all your guests? Protecting your eyes is important in the Summer sun and your guests can be sun-safe, while looking stylish in their wedding favours

Ice Ice Baby

Our favourite summer tip *drum roll please* ICE CREAM! There are so many creative ways you can add some frozen refreshing treats to your cocktail hour: from ice cream trucks, frozen cocktails, ice blocks … ahh! It really is the best part of a summer wedding.

Real Weddings: Courtney and Aaron

Courtney and Aaron real wedding

Where do we even start with Courtney and Aaron’s gorgeous wedding! These two are absolutely stunning and every little detail of their wedding was too! We are so honoured to share this little piece of their love story with you as these two are practically a part of The Bridal Box Co. family.

Courtney and Aaron chose a gorgeous Autumn day the stunning surrounds of the Gold Coast, Australia for their wedding day. The weather could not have been more perfect, providing a beautiful backdrop for their wedding at Braeside Chapel in the hinterlands.

braeside chapel wedding venue wedding inspiration

The couple stuck to tradition and prepared for the big day separately, with Courtney taking the opportunity to thank her gorgeous bridesmaids and Mum for all their love and support with our custom gift boxes! Courtney selected her personalised gifts for her leading ladies, who also surprised her back with her own Bride keepsake gift box.

Courtney wore Katrin, by Rosa Clara – a stunning fitted dress with intricate beaded detailing from White Lily Couture. The ceremony look was completed with an added tulle overskirt, creating a soft, dreamy feel. This addition meant Courtney could easily transform the look and feel of her dress to a backless evening gown for the reception. Ready to get this party started!

Our amazingly talented florist, Bumble and Bloom created bouquets and boutonnieres of roses, blue gum and pink peonies – perfectly complementing the bridal party, chapel and breath-taking reception venue, Poorinda.

Courtney and Aaron celebrated their perfect day surrounding by family and friends but could not forget their furry loved ones! Dressed to impress, their doggy attendants wore a bow-tie and flower collar.

The pair celebrated a second reception with Aaron’s family in London, then set off on their honeymoon, exploring Italy, Croatia and Greece in the spring.

courtney and aaron wedding braeside chapel wedding inspiration

Reception Venue: Poorinda
Ceremony: Braeside Chapel
Photographer: Figtree Pictures
Videographer: Myfilm
Florist: Bumble & Bloom
Dress:  White Lily Couture
Cake: Made by Courtney’s sister Ashleigh!
Caterer: VGC Catering
Hire: Hampton Event Hire & Superb Party Hire
Hair: Carlie Anne Hair Design
Makeup: Jessica Peacock Makeup
Suiting: MJ Bale
Bridesmaid Dresses: Shona Joy 
Rings: H&S Jewellers & Browns Jewellers (UK)
Transportation: Kombi Celebrations 
Bridal Gift Boxes: The Bridal Box Co. 

Bride Guide: Halloween Weddings

Halloween wedding couple

The most popular time of the year for weddings down in Australia is September-October, the Spring season! All of the stunning florals are in bloom, the lighting and weather is superb and it really is a magical, romantic time of the year!

Across in the other hemisphere – it’s Fall. Rich autumn colours and harvest themes make for incredible seasonal wedding feasts and snugglier festivities. But this time of year brings a holiday that’s trending more than ever as a wedding theme…

Halloween!

So, we’ve collected a few ideas from our favourite Halloween Weddings to help you create a Hauntingly Beautiful Wedding celebration!

Haunting Venue

Mysterious, haunting and grand – these best describe the perfect venue for Halloween weddings. We’re thinking old mansions, ancient cathedrals or even castle ruins if they’re around (a destination wedding in Europe may be in order). If the musty buildings aren’t your style, forest settings are also perfect ceremony locations for the harvest season theme.

haunted wedding venue
via Huffington Post

Dramatic & Romantic

Dress like you’re the only life of the party! If blood-splattered ivory is your jam, you rock that Corpse Bride look! But if you’re after moody touches without the red dye, vintage styles and loads of lace bring a bold gothic feel. We also love a dramatic black wedding dress! Lots of tulle and textures create a ghostly vibe that is modern and elegant.

halloween wedding dress
from Weddingmania

A Cake to Die for

There are so many incredible ideas we have seen to create a Halloween twist with the wedding cake! Black and dark icing with vibrant red blooms definitely gives the vampire vibes. Alternatively, Berries in a black forest cake, or layered in a semi-naked tiered cake look deliciously oozy! We know that if you ask your local wedding cake designer for something a little creepier, they will love the challenge and create absolute delicious perfection.

halloween wedding cake
for more amazing Halloween cakes: Check this out!

Flowers

A Halloween weddings theme doesn’t mean that we have to find a bouquet of only black roses. Moody blooms can include striking greenery, deep dahlias, berries and even succulents. You can use the colours of the season too! Harvest colours (for our northern hemisphere friends) look incredible – oranges and yellows suit the holiday season. For our Spring brides – vibrant bouquets contrasting a black wedding dress will look striking and not at all take away from your theme. For something a little witchy, you could also add in herbs, berries and forest greenery.

halloween wedding flowers
by Angie & Marco Photography

Bridal Party

Dark and gloomy colours for Bridesmaids will suit your spooky theme! If not black, then deep burgundy, purple, blue, green or grey are stunning dress colour choices. A vintage styled dress or the light ethereal look will also work for the Bridesmaids, but don’t forget those dark accessories for the finishing touch! Dramatic makeup and a smoky eye will certainly complete the look.

halloween wedding bridesmaids
by Millie B. Photography

Setting the mood

Chandeliers and candlesticks are the hallmarks for a gothic feel in your styling. Branches and crunchy leaves make amazing décor or aisle runners and adding a pumpkin or two around can tie in the harvest feels. Dark napkins, cutlery or place holders will look amazing or using tables with a natural wood colour with contrasting gold or silver can set a spooky vibe too.

halloween wedding table setting
from weddingomania

The feast

This time of year brings the most amazing array of feasts and sweets (Pumpkin spiced latte anyone?) and even down here in Australia where it’s a little warmer and sunnier, you can still draw on the “Fall” flavours for inspiration. I’m talking pumpkin, pecans, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and apples – oh! The delicious possibilities are endless!

halloween wedding dinner buffet
from Chanel Dror

Treats

Somewhere you can totally let your creativity soar is with the favours, aka the bonboneries, aka the treats not tricks!  Our favourite Halloween touch is giving your guests toffee apples, but you could do little “drink me” shooters, themed sugar cookies or little cotton candy packs.

halloween toffee apples wedding favours
Image from Ever Mine

Til Death Do Us Part

Incorporating some of your favourite lines and quotes from a spooky film into your vows is the perfect way to share your love of Halloween with your love and guests listening on. These are a few of our favourite:

Real Weddings: Katie & Tyler

Bridal Party in matching pjs

Katie and Tyler were married on the 17th of March at Tamburlaine Organic Wines in the gorgeous surrounds of the Hunter Valley Vineyards – a special place for the two of them, where they celebrated anniversaries, birthdays and other occasions. Katie had been dreaming and gathering inspiration for her wedding for as long as she could remember, so planning went into full swing after Tyler proposed! The theme was “Whimsical, Natural Beauty” – a crisp colour palette with greenery and nature featuring exceptionally. The white King Protea is Katie’s favourite flower, which featured in large floral pieces around the ceremony and reception and also in the bouquets, which appearances from white tulips and roses too.

The Dress

The wedding location was classic and romantic, so the wedding dress had to suit – with a little modern boho mixed in too! Katie found the perfect figure-hugging, lace wedding dress with all the detail she loved in a style by Maggie Sottero’s Sottero and Midgley collection. With stunning crochet lace and elegant detailing down the back, it was everything Katie could’ve wished for and more!

The Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids were dressed in a mix-n-match of styles from Shona Joy in ivory to complement the colour palette of the day. To add that boho touch, the bridesmaids were gifted darling tassel earrings to wear. These were gifted to the girls on the morning of the wedding in our very own custom gift boxes!

“The Bridal Box Co. created me some incredible personalised boxes to place all my bridesmaid’s gifts in. It was so special.”
The Reception

Katie and Tyler know how to throw a party! They had a four-piece band to keep each of their 150 guests on the dance floor and an amazing evening filled with love and joy. As the couple cut their cake by the deck with views across the dam, a magnificent fireworks display lit up the sky and had everyone in awe.

These fireworks almost shone as brightly as the love we can see shining from these two! Congratulations Katie & Tyler!

Photographer: Samuel Jacob Photography
Cinematographer: Amico Films
Styling: The Wedding Designer
Bride’s Dress: Sottero and Midgley
Bride’s Accessories: Belles and Beaux, Siren, Samantha Wills
Bridesmaid Dresses: Shona Joy
Pyjamas: Jasmine & Will
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Tarocash
Hairstylist: Blanc Hair
Makeup Artist: Sophie Cate Makeup
Flowers: The Wedding Designer
Venue & Fireworks: Tamburlaine Organic Wines
Cake: Hello Naomi
Musicians: Elise Clare Music, Kylie Jane Music

Inspo: Boho Picnic Wedding

This year’s wedding trends have been hot! I feel like weddings just keep getting better and better and this year we saw flower crowns trending, interactive food stations and including your furry friends in the celebrations!  But we are absolutely in love with the alternate seating arrangements and Boho weddings that we have been seeing more and more of.

So we were so excited to be involved with this special styled shoot down near Byron Bay, Australia. This Boho picnic wedding was shot at The Vale, at a magnificent 50 acre luxury farm stay. This breath-taking location is surrounded by lush green fields, friendly farm life and absolute tranquillity.

Our friend’s at Click Picnic created a stunning and unique reception seating, with a gorgeous picnic styling that would be perfect for an intimate reception or even a personal picnic with you and your partner. Did you spot the best seat at the table? Or very own personalised swing made an appearance! Platter to plate created a grazing board fit for royalty and an experience that everyone who loves their antipasto must enjoy.

This gorgeous bride walked down the aisle in a couture gown from Studio C Bridal and custom white fedora by Fallen Broken Street.

We hope you love this Boho Country Affair as much as we loved creating it.

The whole team behind the shoot:
Tom // groom // @tommy_c_23
Katerina // bride // @siberian_princess_
@bumble_bloom // flowers // website
@cakemydaybyjo // cake // website
@clickpicnic // event hire // website
@cocoblushboutique // flower girl dress // website
@emilyjane_designs // earrings // website
@fallenbrokenstreet // hats // website
@gingerblondeco // bridesmaid dresses // website
@ivory.haus // bride and flower girl robes // website
@_makeupby_gigi // hair and makeup artist // website
@molossidesigns // custom-cut designs // website
@platter_to_plate // catering // website
@poppyandsagephotography // photography // website
@studiobcouture // stationery // website
@studiocbridal // dress // website
@thebridalboxco // gift boxes & swing // website
@thevaleaustralia // location // website

Bride Advice: with Chanel

Chanel and Allen became engaged in November and the gorgeous couple caught our eye when they won a LOOP Giveaway that The Bridal Box Co. was participating in. Chanel is ALL about the details, has great taste and a totally swoon-worthy instagram @chanelngarcia. 

These love birds have tied the knot now, but we had a sit down when Chanel was still a blushing Bride-to-be to talk all things wedding!

The Bridal Box Co: Tell us about the proposal? Did you see it coming, or were you super surprised?

Chanel: No I didn’t! He caught me by complete surprised and kept the ring with my Maid of Honour. We went glamping in Glenworth Valley for our 10 year dating anniversary and he popped the questioned by the fireplace. It was very secluded and romantic!

The Bridal Box Co: When is your wedding and how long is your engagement?

Chanel: Our wedding is in November, we would have then had a 2 year engagement. We’re thinking of having a cute little garden ceremony and reception in Camden, Moss Vale or Byron Bay.

The Bridal Box Co: How many people are invited?

Chanel: We’re planning on having a small intimate wedding with about 60-70 people.

The Bridal Box Co: What is the theme/colours of your wedding?

Chanel: Blush pink, white and gold.

The Bridal Box Co.: Let’s talk Bridesmaids. How many are you having, how’d you choose and how’d you propose?

Chanel: I have three bridesmaids, I surprised all of them individually. My best friend is my Maid of Honour because she’s been there through thick and thin. We tell each other everything! Bridesmaids are my sister who’s always been supportive and my cousin who I share my fondest childhood memories with.

Maid of Honour- We were playing the game “speak out” with the mouth pieces. I pretended to read a card asking her “Will you be my maid of honour?” She understood what I said but didn’t realise I was actually asking her!

Cousin- I made a “Will you be my bridesmaid” mug and dropped it off to the barrister before we met up for coffee. I waited for her to receive her order in her mug. She was so surprised and excited!

Sister- I came out with a card and a “Will you be my bridesmaid” candle in a gown at my first wedding dress fitting.

The Bridal Box Co: What did you fill your Bridal Box Co boxes with?

Chanel: A candle, nail polish, beautiful soap, customised shot glass, customised hair tie and a DIY inspo booklet (with photos and details about our big day, their dresses and their roles).

The Bridal Box Co: Do you have any advice for other Bride-to-be’s planning their own wedding?

Chanel: Keep an eye out for inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest. Keep a little planner to note down ideas and plans. Involve your fiancé and your bridal party! My fiancé and KIKKI K wedding planner have made everything easier!

Real Brides: Amanda & Carly

Our Story

Carly drums in a band, and we had a mutual friend who asked me to go with her to see this band that’s the day I met Carly. It was a slow start for us but eventually we ended up together and we thought we couldn’t of been happier. We got engaged three years ago after being together for only about 1.5 years. I always wanted one of those chocolate advent calendars for the countdown to Christmas. It was December 1st and we were having dinner in (stir fry, my favourite) Carly handed me this advent calendar, I was beaming with excitement cause I’m a chocoholic. She told me to open the box labelled one and there it was a beautiful engagement ring and that’s when our life together really started.

Planning

Our wedding planning experience was stressful and draining which is why in the end we decided to elope and surprise our guests at a party! The most important thing to us was that the day was about us and our life together not about anyone else and that our fur baby could be there to celebrate with us.

The Dresses

Our wedding dress search was rushed with 8 weeks to find something. We had no idea what “the one” was. We both went in with pictures of this and that and joined bits and pieces together, luckily for us Nancy knew exactly where our imaginations were going and created us both our dream dresses.

Special Touches

My (Amanda) dad passed away 8 years ago and we had a special button hole made for him that matches our hair pieces and it went out to his plaque the morning of our day so that he could be “wearing” it while he was with us. Archie our fur baby came with us to our ceremony and photos as well. 

Advice

Elope.

Only do what makes you and your partner happy.

You can’t please everyone. So take a deep breath and enjoy your day it goes crazy fast. 

Photography: Morgan Roberts Photography www.morganrobertsphotography.com

Videography: Julie Lowe www.julielowephotofilm.com
Ceremony Venue: Buderim Forest
Officiant: Josh Withers www.marriedbyjosh.com
Styling: Crown of Eden www.edentheflowershop.com.au
Flowers: The Elopement Collective www.elopementcollective.com

Wedding Dress: Nancy Khau boutique www.m.facebook.com/NancyKhauBoutique

Hair: Dollhouse Makeup Artistry www.dollhousemua.com.au
Makeup: Lilly (our beautiful friend)

Inspo: Bridesmaid Proposal

Your besties have been by your side through thick and thin; to celebrate your wins and bring you ice cream when you’re down. When you want to ask them to stand by your side on your special day, you want to find a way to let them know they are special and just how much they mean to you!

Sometimes your closest friends live on the other side of the world and the question will have to be asked over the phone or Skype. But if you’re lucky enough to have your tribe close by – then why not spoil them with a Bridesmaid proposal picnic!

Pop-up picnics are definitely trending at the moment, which means there’s probably a service near you that lets you host a gorgeous picnic – without all the hassle! Just like Glamping (which we also love!) all the cooking, packing, set-up and cleaning is done for you. If you’re more organised and DIY, here’s a little inspo we put together with a few of our very talented Gold Coast vendors.

As you grow up, you truly realise how important having your best friends in your life is. Even though you may not see them every day or even week, you love knowing that when you are together again, it’s like it was yesterday that you last spent time together!

We also (of course) recommend our gorgeous, “I can’t say ‘I do’ without You” gift boxes to accompany you on your Bridesmaid Proposal Picnic!

Styled Shoot Team:
Coordination & Bridal Boxes @thebridalboxco
Event Stylist @lovenwishesstyledevents
Florist @franklyandtheflowers
Photographer @atomicbutterfly_photography
Videographer @nsiproductions
Clothing @the_bohemian_club
Sweet Treats @two_little_cupcakes
Jackets @hideandrose
Platter @conkandco
Hair @hsk_hair
Makeup @majormakupandhair
Signage @bearartdesign
Candles @drifttradingco
Models @conkandco @jessicatonkin1 @gold_coast_musings @bruna_bidoia