This was the first live wedding painting I had ever done. In fact, this was the first LIVE painting I had ever done. I am very introverted and used to prefer working alone in my studio, without chatting to a soul. Even emails can be too much at times. This is why the world […]
I’m sure you have already heard of a live wedding painter; I’m guessing this as you’ve managed to find your way to my blog! So what exactly is a Live Wedding Painter and how does it work? Basically, a Live Wedding Painter is an artist, like myself, who comes to your wedding or event […]
On the 26th September 2021, two very special people, Sammy and Jacob were married on the Gold Coast. They had contacted me about a year prior to the wedding, to organise their live wedding painting at Sirromet Winery and chose watercolours on canvas (something I don’t offer anymore, but at the time I used to […]
Here’s the real wedding story of live wedding painting in the middle of a pandemic! Back in August of 2020, I had the pleasure of painting for the gorgeous Loranda and Dan, while they joined their two families to become one at Seaworld Resort on the Gold Coast, Australia. It was such a beautiful […]
So how does live wedding painting work exactly? You’ve seen these live painting videos all over Insta and TikTok and it looks really cool, but are you left wondering how the heck this even works? I’ve had clients ask me how I paint, did they need to stand still while I painted them, and […]
What kind of bride are you? I promise it’s not a loaded question! 😉 If you’ve started planning your wedding, then you might have already asked yourself this and chatted to your partner about your ‘couples style’. Did you come across those fabulous (but sometimes very random) online quizzes that help you define your style? […]
Capture your love through painting. Whats that? Capture my what through whaaat? Live Wedding Painting!! Thats what! Its super cool, has been gradually building momentum throughout 2019/2020 and is here to stay. So what exactly is live wedding painting? It’s basically where you hire an artist to come to your wedding, set up and paint […]
Wedding maps, to do or not to do? What even is a wedding map for starters? Well… let me show you into the world of crazy awesome map designs..eh hem! Wedding maps, or mud maps as they are also known, are illustrated maps which add a touch of personality to your wedding stationery, while also […]
Today I wanted to chat about some of the biggest mistakes in my stationery business I have made along the way. And there are heaps! Most of what you see from the outside of any business is the successes, shared on social media and a shiny pretty website. It’s so easy to think that we’ve […]
How to have the wedding your guests will talk about for years. The world of weddings has progressed so much in the last 70 years. Back in the day, many weddings were a modest affair, held in family homes, with a few important guests. After the war, and money started to creep back into our […]
Get an AMAZING intro to your wedding Often an after thought, but actually a pretty vital part of your wedding, is the stationery. It really creates that all important first impression about your day and what your guest can expect. There are hundreds of stationery designs out there, you can go online and pick one […]
When planning a wedding there are some essential wedding extras that can often be overlooked. Once you have the crucial items like RSVP cards and wedding invitations out of the way what else is there to think about stationery wise? We have jotted down our top 4 picks so you wont forget! Personalised Place […]
While beach weddings do tend to give of a cruisey vibe, there is still a lot of organising to do! Like any outdoor wedding, beach weddings require a lot of extra thought. Here’s your beach wedding checklist sorted! The hair and the dress When planning what you are going to wear and how you are […]
Are you worried about how to word your wedding invitations correctly? Unsure on where to put your names, who goes first, what’s the etiquette? Well, you’ve come to the right blog. Here is a simple look at how you can word your invites to create the right tone for your wedding, making sure to include […]
RSVP Cards, do you need them?; A Wedding RSVP card is a little card included in your wedding invitations, that is designed for you guests to return as to whether they will be attending or not. Traditionally, these are mail out cards, however in recent times they have become less formal with postcards, websites and […]
2016 has seen some new wedding trends when it comes to ceremonies and receptions! Gone are the days of traditional flowers and stationary. So what are the biggest changes we have seen this year? Table layout Once upon a time every wedding reception was made up of small round tables full of guests seated […]
So the last thing you want is a typical cookie cutter wedding right? But how can you make your personality shine through? Here are some ideas on how you can make your wedding different to anyone else’s! Make your invitations sound and feel like you! If your not a formal person, then your invitations certainly […]
What Your Wedding Flowers Mean And What They Say About You! When choosing your wedding flowers there are so many different arrangements to choose from! Are you a rose or peony kinda gal? And when you do finally make your choice what do your flowers say about your personality and taste? Here are a list […]
Yay! You’ve got engaged and your ready to marry the love of your life! It’s such an amazing time and the perfect opportunity to go all out. How about a destination wedding I hear you say? OMG… sounds AMAZING!! It’s the perfect chance to getaway from the rat race, have a great holiday, see some […]
Whether you have kids of your own or you just want to make the day special for your guests’ kids there are plenty of ways to make your wedding magical for children (and distract them at the same time so that the adults can have some fun!). Make it personal A personalised invitation is […]
A beautiful beach wedding is the stuff dreams are made of. What could be more romantic than marrying the love of your life with the sand beneath your feet, the sound of crashing waves to calm the nerves and pretty blue hues as the backdrop? Not to mention how stunning the photos will be with […]
