My Day, My Way: Toula & Charbel
Who Toula Constanti, 28, homewares product and marketing coordinator, and Charbel Younis, 29, business owner.
When June 12, 2011.
Guests 270.
Theme "Organic romance, with lots of eco-friendly elements throughout."
Dress "I wore a custom-made latte silk-faille and tulle gown with full over-skirt ruffle."
Dress cost "$8500."
Hair "A classic bun with teasing at the top and loose strands around my face for a romantic feel."
Invitations "They were recycled cards laser-cut
into a baroque-style shape with
a floral print and white type."
Flowers "My bouquet was imported white Colombian roses tied with twine. The bridesmaids carried mixed bouquets of white and antique-coloured flowers."
The day "I got ready at home and to honour my Greek-Cypriot heritage, we had a band playing traditional music while my family tied a red sash around my waist to symbolise fertility."
Decorations "We had two types of centrepiece: silver candelabras surrounded by milk bottles filled with flowers; and twig 'trees' with clusters of flowers around the base."
Entertainment "To honour our different heritages we danced to traditional Greek and Lebanese music. There was also a photobooth for guests with fancy dress props. We can't help laughing every time we look at those pictures."
Cake "Four layers of vanilla mud cake with raspberry swirl filling held together with a vanilla mock cream."
Transport "A silver Chrysler sedan for us and a matching stretch for our bridal party."
Cost "$60,000."
Contact Toula's Dream Team
Photography Image Couture (imagecouture.com.au).
Bride's dress & veil Steven Khalil (stevenkhalil.com).
Rings Gregory Jewellers (gregoryjewellers.com.au).
Hair Juliana Marcs (0405 318 015).
Bridesmaids' dresses Made by a family friend.
Stoles Forever New (forevernew.com.au).
Stationery Konstantly Fabulous Events (0404 292 724).
Flowers & decorations El Khair Florist (02 9707 3317).
Ceremony St Spyridon Church (02 9663 5147).
Reception Fontana Amorosa (02 9601 6860).
Entertainment Fun Booth (funbooth.com.au).
Cake Mojo Cakes (mojocakecreations.com).
Favours Conscious Candles (consciouscandles.com.au).
Transport Royale Limousines (royalelimousines.com.au).
