This is nixietrix's Green Wedding!

Hi All, Hope you are all well and your wedding planning is going well. Girls, I have some handmade items for sale. Check out the photo's or visit me on my Etsy page at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nicandclay

FOR SALE:

HANDMADE FAUX PEARL NECKLACE - This Faux pearl and glass bead five strand necklace makes the perfect compliment to any Bridal gown or outfit.
This gorgeous necklace has been handmade using upcycled faux pearls, freshwater pearls and glass beads, all of varying sizes and colours.
This piece is the creative result of materials that have been reused, recycled and redesigned to create this truly one of a kind unique set.
Beautiful vintage look piece comprises of silver clasp, classic look faux pearls, latte coloured faux pearls, fresh water pearls and clear glass beads giving the set an ecelectic, antique feel.
The necklace is handmade of five strands. Three strands being a combination of faux pearls and glass beads, and two being made of glass beads. Measurements of the necklace are (shortest strand to longest) 42cm, 45cm, 47cm, 52cm, 58cm.
Cost: $60USD

HANDMADE FAUX PEARL BRACELET - This Faux pearl and glass bead three strand bracelet makes the perfect compliment to any Bridal gown or outfit.
This gorgeous bracelet has been handmade using upcycled faux pearls, freshwater pearls and glass beads, all of varying sizes and colours.
This piece is the creative result of materials that have been reused, recycled and redesigned to create this truly one of a kind unique set.
Beautiful vintage look piece comprises of silver clasp, classic look faux pearls, latte coloured faux pearls, fresh water pearls and clear glass beads giving the set an ecelectic, antique feel.
The bracelet is handmade of three strands. Two strands being a combination of faux pearls and glass beads, and one being made of glass beads. Measurement of the bracelet is 16cm.
Cost: $30USD

HANDMADE FAUX PEARLS NECKALCE AND BRACELET SET - as above
Cost: $80USD

HANDMADE WINE GLASS / DRINK CHARMS - Set of 8 hand-made Drink Charms/Wine Glass Charms with differing design / themes.
These gorgeous drink charms are perfect to use at Weddings, Engagement partys or as wedding favours etc. for guests to easily identify their own glass.
Fits around the stem of most Wine glasses and cocktail glasses. Also great to clip around the handle of coffee mugs/tea cups, and can be used on disposable foam cups (simply pierce through the lip of the cup).
Hand-made in Perth, Western Australia by nicandclay.
Silver coloured wire rings with pearl look beads, glass beads and unique charms.
Different themes available on request (eg. Wedding etc).
Perfect for: Gifts
Wedding Favours
Bridal Shower/Baby Shower
House Warming Gift
Engagements
Christmas
Dinner Parties
Birthdays
BBQ's
Parties
Functions
Cost: $10USD per 8 peice set

We just got back from our honeymoon in Vietnam yesterday after our 'Wedding of the Century' in Bali! Thank you for all your kind wishes, and I can report that the Wedding went without a hitch.

We arrived in Bali about 10 days before the wedding and a few days before our guest’s began arriving, to meet with the Wedding Co-ordinator, to get a few things organised and to relax before the big day. The co-ordinator and staff at the venue in Bali were fantastic making us feel at ease and organising everything for us. We really enjoyed spending quality time with our family and friends in Bali before the wedding, which helped to calm our nerves and preoccupy our minds from worrying about the big day.

The Monday before the wedding day we had our Hens/Bucks Party day. All the boys headed out for a day of Jetskiing and adventure sports whilst all us girls enjoyed massages, reflexology, facials, manicures and pedicures. It was so nice to relax and be pampered with the group. We all met up -boys and girls for dinner and drinks afterwards to compare stories about our day, and needless to say crawled into bed early the next morning after a very late night out with too much drinking , too much dancing and so much fun!

Thursday was the big day! We had decided to buck the tradition of sleeping apart the night before the wedding as we only had a 3 night ‘honeymoon’ package at the hotel and it was just too beautiful and luxurious for one of us to miss a night. So we woke up together the morning of the wedding in our gorgeous hotel room with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and could see the wedding ceremony being set up with white chairs and flowers by the river. I was excited whilst Clay was nervous. I enjoyed a huge breakfast whilst Clay merely picked at his, unable to eat due to nerves. At midday it was time to part ways to get ready.

The hotel had kindly booked us another room closer to the ceremony where I could get ready whilst the boys could use our room. So I headed down to the room where I met my Maid of Honor and the hair and make up artist. Time flew from this point and all of a sudden I was made up, hair done, dressed and ready to walk down the aisle! Everything fitted perfectly and looked amazing, however at the last minute I decided against wearing my handmade Birdcage veil as it didn't sit well on the day. My parents arrived and were both in tears, but I still didn’t feel nervous. I was sooo excited and eager to see Clay. My Dad linked my arm and lead by my Maid of Honor, we began the walk to the ceremony with photographer’s snapping our every move. We rounded a corner and there he was, standing patiently waiting at the altar for me with a crowd of our nearest and dearest all seated in front of him. The path we walked had been blanketed in flowers and the ceremony site looked beautiful. My Dad guided me to the altar and after shaking hands with Clay, my future husband took my hand and there we were ready to make our commitment. The reading of the vows went smoothly and a reading performed by Clay’s grandmother on behalf of all the grandparents was spoken with heart. After exchanging the rings and being announced as ‘Husband and Wife’ it was done! We kissed in front of the crowd and basked in the applause. It was magic! The certificates were signed and we were showered with flower petals as we walked up the aisle cheered by everyone.

A cocktail party with drinks and canape’s followed the ceremony with live traditional Balinese music for the guests whilst we had photograph’s taken. We had beautiful clear skies the day of the wedding, however the ground we still a little wet from rain the day before, so it was a bit hard to move around on the grass with my heels sinking into the ground and the bottom of my dress getting soiled, but we managed to move around and get all our photo’s taken at many locations around the venue.

We then headed up the very steep property to the lobby where we had a drink before the final climb to the reception venue. The hotel had organised as a surprise precession of another traditional Balinese band to play for us and follow the precession of all our guests to the venue. We arrived at the venue and the guests were seated before we made our grand entrance as ‘Mr and Mrs’. The reception was held in the courtyard and was so beautifully decorated! Our long table was decorated with candleabra’s and flowers and all around was the decorations I had handmade for the day. It was indescribable to see everything all set up and looking so amazing. The wish tree I had made was set up next to the table and looked perfect.

We cut the cake in front of all our guest first, then we were all seated for dinner and to watch the Balinese dancing. The dancing was amazing! All our guests were so impressed by the venue, food, service, the entertainment and decorations. There were so many compliments.

We followed dinner with our first dance which went without a single stumble, and then invited all the ladies to the stage for the throwing of the bouquet which was thrown to ‘All the single ladies’ by Beyonce. My Maid of Honor caught the bouquet which was not rigged at all, but very fitting!

Speeches followed and were made by Father of the Bride, Father of the Groom, Best man (Clay’s brother) and by my new Husband. They were so well done. All entertaining, thoughtful and very heart-felt.

We all danced the rest of the night away and before we new it it was all over! In hindsight I can look back and honestly say it was the best and happiest day of my life. I wasn’t nervous at all and cherished how special it was to make the commitment in front of the most important people in the world to Clay and I. The memories will last a lifetime…

WEDDING VENUE: The Royal Pita Maha Resort in Ubud, Bali
WEDDING PLANNER AND CO-ORDINATOR: Bali Weddings International
PHOTOGRAPHER: Bali Photo Factory
BRIDAL GOWN: Maggie Sotero - Stirling from Dion in Leederville, Perth
BRIDAL SHOES: Georgie's Bridal Shoe's from Leederville, Perth
JEWELLERY: Pearl necklace and Bracelet hand-made by myself, earrings from Myer, Perth
FLOWERS: teardrop shape bouquet with White Orchid's from Bali Weddings International
HAIR AND MAKEUP: by Stacey, at Bali Weddings International
SUITS: Tailor made in Bali by Anika Taylor, based on Armani Suits
BOUTTONERIES: handmade by myself
WISHING TREE: handmade by myself
STATIONARY: handmade by myself
CAKE: handmade by the Royal Pita Maha

Note: These are not the professional Photo's. These photo's were taken by family.

This is my last post before I'm a Mrs! We're flying out to Bali tomorrow morning for the Wedding on the 24th June 2010. I'm nervous but sooo excited.

Wish me luck!...

I have chosen a teardrop shape bouquet with White Orchid's and some green folliage for effect. Whilst recently looking at our families Wedding photo's I have found that the teardrop shaped bouquet is a tradition. Our 4 sets of grandparents and both our sets of parents all had the Bride carrying the teardrop shaped bouquet with white flowers and some green folliage. So I feel quite proud to carry on the tradition...

Are you having a ring pillow? I always thought they were a bit pointless really and vowed not to have one, but then I found these cute ring pillows on the internet, and now I'm thinking twice.

13 days to go before the Wedding and I'm still thinking of new 'stuff' to buy. Will it ever end? Do you get to a point where you think you are ready, and have bought everything you need, or do you keep looking right up to the actual day?

Do I really need a ring pillow?

Are you having a ring pillow?

I finally picked up my gorgeous Maggie Sottero dress today and had my final dress fitting. Apart from a couple of tacking stiches to prevent the deep V line back from gapeing it was a perfect fit - made for me! I'm sooo in love with my dress I keep peaking at it when FH is not looking. I'm so in love with it I can't keep it secret anymore.

The dress is Maggie Sottero - Sterling, and is a slim-line gown in ivory with gathered Gossamer Chiffon that spills from an empire waistline and is highlighted with pewter coloured beaded embellishments on the shoulders and around the empire line circling from front to back. It has heavily ruched shoulder straps that plunged into a deep V-neckline both in the front and back.

I bought the dress from dion for Bride's in West Leederville, Perth and had fantastic service from assistance to selecting the dress, fitting appointments to alterations. I highly recommend Dion's for Perth Bride's, and they are only one of two retailer's in Perth that stock Maggie Sottero gowns.

Here is the link to my pictures of my dress (no peaking FH!)...

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?page=15&style=A3283

Awwwwww, thanks to missylou, ileigha and dahliadarling for listing me in their Blog Awards. Thanks guys!

""But the catch is that if YOU are the recipient, to Pass it Forward! You have to award 5 other brides in your post, list 5 things about you. ANY 5 things

Here's my fav 5!

ccranetobe (Orange Wedding)
nickim (Pink Wedding)
dahliadarling (Purple Wedding)
katavery (Purple Wedding)
ileigha (Purple Wedding)

And 5 things about me.

I'm addicted to travel and have been 25 different countries and counting...
I met my FH at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece whilst travelling...
I have a cat named Sui...
I dream of being a designer one day...
I loooooove coffee way too much!...

It's 2 weeks till we fly to Bali today, and 22 days till the 'Big Day'.

I feel a little nervous and very excited. I have constant 'butterflies' in my tummy. It's the last thing I think about before I go to sleep and the first thing I think about when I wake up. It's consuming my life! I really can't think about anything except the wedding. It's a bit like wearing blinkers, and it's all I can see. I guess this is normal?

And as much as I am really looking forward to the Wedding I am also looking forward to getting our lives back again, and being able to talk to each other about anything and everything except the wedding.

Is this something everybody feels right before the wedding?

I love my earrings and can't wait to wear them. I love that they look a little vintage, and the they will go with my dress well.

Here are our 'Drink me' swizzle sticks. They will be served in the drinks during the cocktail party at the wedding. They carry the 'Alice in wonderland' theme through the cocktail party. I made them using bamboo skewers and card with 'Drink me' printed on them. And easy and fun decoration for the cocktail party.