Sweet Pastel Jewellery...

Peach Jewellery by The Bride's Diary® featuring Lanvin necklaces


A gorgeous selection of sweet pastel jewellery!  


A great complement to pastel and peach tones is flowers and bows - we love the English Country Garden this selection of jewellery evokes.


For more information on any of the jewellery featured, simply click on the image!

DIY Bridesmaids Cards

These oh-so-cute cards are the sweetest way to formally ask those whom you'd like to be in your bridal party. They are feminine and personal, and also serve as a wonderful keepsake for you bridesmaids. You can accompany a card or invitation with these paper chain girls, and personalise each one with hair, and other features.

Visit Once Wed for more detail, and the full instructions for this charming DIY wedding project.

The Australian's Travel and Tourism Awards

Looking for the perfect honeymoon destination? The Australian's Travel & Tourism Awards have made it easy for you, with a shortlist of finalists for Best Resort Accommodation. The Travel & Tourism Awards are The Australian’s annual best-in-show, the time when they recognise those Australian tourism providers and operators who have consistently attained a standard of excellence during the past year. Voting will be in 17 categories with lists of nominated contenders compiled by the award-winning editor of Travel & Indulgence, Susan Kurosawa, and a selection panel of experts.

Best resort accommodation (100 rooms and over)

Hayman, Whitsundays, Qld: A past Travel & Tourism Award winner, Hayman remains the evergreen standard bearer for Australia's growing resort industry, its iconic lagoon pool instantly recognisable, its beachfront locale unbeatable. hayman.com.au.

Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, Qld: One of the country's best integrated resorts, located beachfront only 25 minutes from Noosa, Twin Waters guarantees guests will never be bored, offering a championship golf course, day spa and, for action fans, a fun circus school and fleet of Segways (two-wheel, all-terrain vehicles). twinwatersresort.com.au.

Quay West Resort Bunker Bay, WA: WA's Margaret River and the southwest are hot to trot in 2010, according to Lonely Planet, and the Quay West resort claims a dress circle seat, tucked in bush above lovely Bunker Bay, with many suites offering direct beach access. mirvachotels.com.

Sea Temple Resort & Spa, Port Douglas, Qld: Perfectly positioned on Four Mile Beach, this elegant resort has broad appeal, featuring a spectacular 18-hole links golf course, day spa and accommodation to suit couples and families alike, from hotel-style studio rooms to a private three-bedroom beachfront villa. mirvachotels.com.

Shangri-la Hotel, The Marina, Cairns, Qld: With views over Marlin Marina and well sited for reef excursions or checking out the city's restaurant scene, the Shangri-la affords the kind of well turned-out rooms (each with private balcony) only a $35m redevelopment can deliver. shangri-la.com

Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Gold Coast, Qld: Gold Coast glamour is your calling card at this centrally located resort where knockout views vie with outstanding facilities that include an alluring private saltwater lagoon and Australia's largest teppanyaki restaurant. marriott.com.

Best resort accommodation (under 100 rooms)

Byron at Byron Resort & Spa, Byron Bay, NSW: Only five minutes from Byron and a short walk from Tallow Beach, this acclaimed resort, and last year's category winner, offers contemporary digs in a rainforest setting with daily yoga classes and a serene day spa underscoring the property's mellow vibe. thebyronatbyron.com.au.

The Elandra, Mission Beach, Qld: Plush day beds afford postcard-perfect views over Dunk Island and the Coral Sea from the pool deck of this stylish property where the individually decorated guestrooms have a pared-back international flavour more commonly associated with the best Asian resorts. elandraresorts.com.

Kewarra Beach Resort, Cairns, Qld: You could be Robinson Crusoe checking into a bungalow at this charming privately run resort, so remote does it feel, tucked between rainforest and sea, yet only minutes from Palm Cove (30 minutes north of Cairns) and providing easy access to the Reef and Daintree. kewarra.com.

Pinctada Cable Beach Resort & Spa, Broome, WA: Wrapped around a glamorous swimming pool, and flagship of Marilynne Paspaley's small hotel group, the Pinctada features bright and breezy guestrooms with private balconies or courtyards, a fantastic day spa and a restaurant where the signature dish has a special lustre: spiced, sauteed pearl meat. pinctadacablebeach.com.au.

Qualia, Hamilton Island, Qld: This talked-about resort commands stunning Whitsunday views from 60 elegant, freestanding pavilions (many with plunge pools) set on the secluded northern tip of the island and celebrating a distinctly Australian style of luxe. qualia.com.au.

Quay West Resort & Spa Falls Creek, Vic: Situated at the base of the main ski run, with charming valley views, this highly contemporary, apartment-style resort hotel has the apres ski scene ideally covered, providing day spa, stylish restaurant and bar and hot tubs on most apartment balconies. mirvachotels.com.

Other categories include Best luxury accommodation (under 100 rooms), Best resort accommodation (100 rooms and over), Best resort accommodation (under 100 rooms), Best lodge accommodation, Best value accommodation. To view all the finalists visit The Australian.

To vote in The Australian's Travel & Tourism Awards, pick up a copy ofThe Weekend Australian.

Unique gifts for little ones!

It can be difficult to find the perfect gift for little ones - you want something unique that will be treasured forever...

Which is why we are so excited to have found a gorgeous range of stuffed toys by Scandnavian company En Gry & Sif.

The beautifully crafted toys are designed in Scandinavia and handmade in Nepal using New Zealand wool - the company prides itself on being environmentally and socially responsible.

Available at Brown Button Trading.

Simply Sweet Shoes!

Simply Sweet Shoes by The Bride's Diary® featuring Badgley Mischka shoes

To complete your understated and oh-so-elegant wedding, you need the perfect shoes!

Featured here are some of our favourite statement shoes - from pastel toned peaches to beautiful creams with structured, architectural ruffles.

For more information on any of these stunning shoes, simply click on the image.

Napoleon Perdis' Blog

Just wanted to share Napoleon Perdis' blog, on The Huffington Post.

With insights, tips and tricks of the trade from the make-up master himself, it is a must-read blog!

Visit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/napoleon-perdis

Perfect Pastels

Perfect Pastels by The Bride's Diary® featuring Badgley Mischka shoes

Inspired by the gorgeous red carpet display that is the Golden Globe awards, we set about designing a Perfect Pastel wedding theme.

Drew Barrymore's divine Versace gown with its understated colour and statement sparkles was a highlight for us, as was Mad Men's Christina Hendricks in a peach tinged Christian Siriano gown. Australia's own Toni Collette was simply gorgeous in Elie Saab.

Follow the stars lead and keep the colours simple and sweet, while splashing out with unique silhouttes for the bridal and bridesmaids gowns.

For more information on any of the items shown, simply click on the image!

Something Special for your Bridesmaids

Not only is this badge by Wild & Wolf cute and unique, it says everything it needs to for your bridesmaids!

We think this is the perfect gift to thank your bridesmaids for their support in planning your big day - and they can display their role in your wedding with pride!

Available from Brown Button Trading.

Hollywood Glamour!

Want to inject some Hollywood glamour into your wedding day? For inspiration look to the Golden Globe Awards!

Not only are the gowns simply stunning and awe-inspiring, the red carpet also gives a hint to the key beauty and make-up trends of the season.

One of our favourite looks was the return to old-time Hollywood elegance, epitomised by bold, luscious red lipstick.

January Jones
Christina Hendricks
Cameron Diaz
Jennifer Morrison

Drew Barrymore

Recreate the look with a flawless base, lashings of your favourite black mascara and a gorgeous, long-wearing, moisturising lipstick in your favourite shade of red - we found some simply stunning shades by Clarins.

More Golden Globes inspiration.