Veils

I knew from day dot that I didn't really want to wear a veil but was musing over flowers (Billie Holiday style) or a little cap to go with 30s style waves.

THEN the thought of a fascinator with a little veil hit me. I started googling and re-discovered birdcage veils. I wondered about looking for them in shops like Circa, where I figured they'd cost me a fortune, or to look for new ones on Sydney Road - but then thought it should be something I could make quite easily. Plus it would be way more fun and way less expensive. Both of which are high priorities for the wedding. I love the idea of anything for the wedding I can do myself - a bit of art and craft in the evening usually has a calming influence on me.

I think the thought of making my on veil is what brought on sudden-onset bridezilla (refer post one). And I can make fascinators for the girls too! Very exciting.

I have found loads of pictures, plenty for sale, and even some very helpful instructions online.

For instructions on making a lovely fascinator see Meerkat Clippings. For beautiful photos of birdcage veils, see Merge Weddings, Aisledash & Stylemepretty. For veils for sale see Something Bold and Unveiled.

Once the project is underway I will be sure to update you with details - particularly once I've found fabric I'm happy with. Given the Spring Carnival, Lincraft in Melbourne is generally pretty helpful for head-wear, so that's where I'll hit first I think.

Marriage

Day one of marriage education has got me thinking. I found this quote attributed to Sir A.P. Herbert: "The critical period in matrimony is breakfast-time". I have no doubt my other half would heartily agree.

Numero Uno

So it's been a while since I last blogged. Or even commented on a blog. But sudden onset bridezilla coupled with the need to communicate ideas across the continent had me thinking it might be useful. Plus the wedding blogs I have been reading are beautiful, inspirational and really genuinely practical - by far my best source of wedding-related info to date. So I figured it was my time.