Halloween Themed Events

Halloween is one of my favourite times of year for many different reasons but when I lived in the UK it was because the colours were so fantastic and it was quickly followed by Guy Fawkes night – otherwise known as Bonfire Night. Here in Australia it certainly isn’t freezing cold and the colours of [...]

Phantom of the Opera Wedding Theme

Last week Christine put a call out on our Facebook page for some ideas of unusual mood boards we could create to show you some ideas on how to take a theme and translate this into an event. From that I created an Alice in Wonderland board for our AU Facebook and a Willy Wonka [...]

Alice in Wonderland Wedding Theme

This week our Course Consultant at the Academy, Christine, asked you on Facebook to help her decide on a mood board and Charissa came up with the idea of a crazed and vivid Alice in Wonderland tale. This got me thinking that every time you see an Alice theme it is often very vibrant colours [...]

Patone Colours for Spring 2012

Unlike the rest of the world here in Australia we are already having Spring so when Pantone release their top ten colours for Spring 2012 it does sound a little far off to us Aussies and Kiwis. However in Europe and America they have just entered Autumn so in the fashion world, which is always [...]

A Sunflower Wedding Theme

As we have mentioned many times both here on the blog and in our course material at the Academy of Wedding and Event Planning our industry is largely influenced by the fashion industry. What happens on the catwalk invariably ends up transcending itself into the design of our events. It is therefore quite natural that we should [...]

Finding Your Design Inspiration

We often talk about how to experiment with creativity and finding those places and things that inspire you, and after a conversation I had this weekend with a friend I realised that there are many things I do to find inspiration that I take for granted and that are really easy for anyone to do. [...]

What makes an Event Unique?

What makes an event unique? The answer is simple – ambiance. Ambiance is the single ingredient that distinguishes and infuses an event. An event at is full of imagination and flair is one that is original. Don’t be frightened to explore new ideas. Mix old with new or formal with informal and see where it [...]

Universal Studios Tour

The Academy Director. Kylie Carlson, has recently visited Universal Studios on a VIP tour to conduct some research for the Academy students. Her visit included a full behind the scenes look at the Prop Store and the chance to explore many movie sets to see what is up and coming in the world of production. [...]

Harry Potter Themed Corporate Events

As the launch of the final Harry Potter film fast approaches excitement is starting to reach fever pitch and none more so than for my 13 year old daughter. To celebrate this momentous occasion I have taken a much needed week off from the Academy and flown to Orlando with my daughter to visit Harry [...]

Oprah’s Farewell Party designed by Colin Cowie

Oprah Winfrey is probably the most powerful celebrity in the world so it is little wonder that we all watched on in anticipation as the pictures from her farewell party appeared on Facebook. If there was ever an event to inspire a wedding stylist of event designer this would be the one. The team here [...]

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