Walkabout Creek

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Dress: Anthea Crawford jersey & jacquard

Heels: Novo suede lace-up

Bag: Nine West vinyl with silver hardware

Bangle: Gift, vintage wood, beads (from India)

Cuff: Gift, silver (from India)

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Last Sunday, we celebrated the love between two special people with a High Tea Marriage Celebration for Kyle & Kat, who were wed in St Petersburg, Russia almost a year ago & are finally able to celebrate here in Queensland, Australia with their nearest & dearest. The lush, rainforest surroundings (augmented by the cool, rainy afternoon); sweet wedding decor (including photographs from the day in question); ingenious Find-A-Word game (all questions about the bride & groom, of course!); delicious sandwiches, slices & danish; complimentary glass of bubbly champagne... not to mention a photobooth stocked with all manner of amusing disguises & accoutrements made for a wonderful experience - particularly for someone (like myself) who hadn't been to Walkabout Creek in 25 years!

For the occasion, I decided on this stunning rose-printed jacquard dress with jersey bodice from Anthea Crawford in shades of pink, red & black with amazing "drop waist" pleating & tulle underlay that really gives that vintage-style sense of movement that I absolutely adore! When it came to accessories, there was a nod to Autumn with a pair of black suede laser-cut lace-up heeled sandals from Novo & cherry red (a big colour trend for the cooler months) vinyl handbag from Nine West. Jewellery was kept minimal & statement-making: a chunky wooden beaded bangle from India on one arm & a "woven" silver circle cuff on the other.

Well, now that the fashion is taken care of, scroll down to see how the afternoon unfolded, starting with these sweet mother/daughter selfies...

(She's wearing Anthea Crawford, too! It's now a family affair.)

Sweet, romantic touches...

Sweet Little Silas

My Goddaughter Tobin & her stepsister, Ivory enjoying the festivities...

Delicious fare...

Cutting the Wedding Cake...

Photobooth Shenanigans...

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