Leading Lady

When actor Emily Eskell married Joel Lumsden in the NSW Southern Highlands, it was so much more than a beautiful day at a country retreat.

Set in Australian regional heartland, Wombat Hollow, which sounds like a dream destination, turns out to be just that.  Gum trees, walking tracks and hide-away coves are the prelude to the wide night skies and the oh, so breathe-deeply, fresh air. A short drive from Bowral, the perfect blend of nature and history was matched with modern Australian cuisine from Grand Bistro.

The venue is truly amazing! A place where luxury meets bush surrounds and is punctuated with collectables of Art through time. This is mostly celebrated with the reinvention of artefacts to produce bespoke lamps skillfully crafted by artist Michael Yabsley.

 

Emily Eskell Bridal Gown Tanya Anic Photo Sonja Cenic

Emily Eskell
Bridal Gown Tanya Anic
Photo Sonja Cenic

Leading lady, Emily Eskill wore a custom-made bridal gown by Australian designer Tanya Anic while Husband Joel Lumsden wore a traditional Scottish kilt. Both fitting for the grand Highland party.

Emily’s Bridal Gown by Tanya Anic, was both dream-like and surprising, featuring a fine, flowing chiffon skirt with long sleeve and lined, soft-tulle overlay of hand-applique diamante bows. To complete the look and a nod to the landscape and possibly tradition, Emily stepped into her blue suede boots.

“Love you, Love my Dress, it was magic!” Emily

Emily and Joel
Bridal Gown Tanya Anic
Photo Sonja Cenic

Credits for actor Emily Eskell include The Fragments; Back to Earth; A Place to Call Home; Doctor, Doctor and Home and Away .  Among the guests were friends and cast members from Australia’s long running TV show.

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To find out more about bringing your dream day wedding into reality, check out the list of those who contributed to the celebration at Wombat Hollow.

Thank you to Emily and Joel for sharing the photos of their special day.

Bridal Gown Tanya Anic
Photography Sonja Cenic
Flowers Botanica Style Co
Make Up Laura Vazquez Beauty
Venue Wombat Hollow
Cuisine Grand Bistro
Blog Judi Hogan

Written in the stars

There is not one soul who looks to the stars in the night sky and remains unchanged. Through the years Astronomy and the gazing at galaxies have captured the wonderment of endless possibilities in many minds and hearts. The star is something of a phenomenon, a light that echoes through time to reflect the story of existence, what it was, what it is and what it continues to be.

It is when we consider the star association with appreciation of an everlasting beauty we realise the very existence of this star has taken years of perfection. Beyond the heavenly gaze we can imagine the truth and majesty in this single light, a constant reminder it took a multitude of variables to be in place at the right time.

Esta Bridal Gown by Tanya Anic

So often associated to dreams of ethereal, divine occasions we believe the stars are perfectly aligned at the time we connect with the forever mate of our soul and it is unimaginable to think of life before them or after them.

The moment we capture and celebrate this union is the inspiration to the latest bridal collection by Designer Tanya Anic. An exclusive range featuring opulence and movement with flowing silks, glistening beads and sheer imported lace, each gown reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour yet contemporary in choice combinations.

Signature embellishments and easy interchangeable designs can be configured to be as individual as you are. Choose from sheer lace, intricate faux- leather bows; crystal, and pearl beading for bodice top and soft floating or fitted skirts.

“I confess I do not know why, but looking at the stars always makes me dream. ”
— Vincent Van Gough

The beauty of your Stars collection bridal gown by Tanya Anic Bridal is the long and everlasting life of each piece created. Your wedding day gown, has many facets to its long -life wear as optional statement pieces in every mood of your day and evening while being a truly divine one piece statement bridal gown.

It is written in the Stars, a curation of the most exquisite beads, fabrics and lace to celebrate all that is you. Choose from Zefira, Esta, Marguretta, Aaida, Itzel, Celestina, Candide, Oriana, Alina, Ayona and Elektra.

Contact Tanya Anic Bridal now for your preview of the new Stars Bridal Gown collection by Designer Tanya Anic or phone 0418 495 463 to book your appointment.

Stars Bridal Collection launch day is coming, visit us again soon for details on this special event.

Bridal Gowns-Tanya Anic
Set Design-Heidi Onisforou
Photography-Kerstin Auer Lili Kad Photography
Jewellery-Fairfax and Roberts
Shoes-Bella Belle
Stationary-Michaela McBride
Flowers-Trille Floral
Hair and Makeup-Kat About Face
Blog by Judi Hogan  

 

Dream Day inspiration

Finding the right dress for your wedding day is often about the right feeling, at the right time.

Looking for a bridal designer who you can trust with your dream day thoughts is by far the best way to achieve the total perfect look. This means instead of looking for inspiration you describe what inspires you.

Yes, it is about good design, structure and quality fabrics however of great importance, it needs to express the best version of you. Considering everything about you including your style, personality and how you want to look and feel.

“I had so many comments on my dress. I felt so comfortable in it and so beautiful. It really was perfect and what I had hoped for...”
— Paige

As this day is all about relationships, be certain to make your first day of forever, wonderful by looking for good trust relationships with your service professionals. Everyone from the bridal gown designer, photographer, florist and makeup artist will be more likely to look out to add the extra detail for you when you know and trust each other. This will turn good to fabulous every time!

Bride, Paige shares her experience on the search and find of designer Tanya Anic trusting her to create her much loved, bridal gown.

"Finding the dress was a really stressful and challenging process…I went to SO many boutiques in Sydney and just didn’t feel right about many dresses at all.

When I approached Tanya for the dress, I already had a really clear idea of what I wanted. I hadn’t been able to find it anywhere, so I described it all to her through emails and with photos taken from social media. She just got it.

Rhys and Paige
Photo by Jessie Ann
Bridal Gown Tanya Anic

"I’d met Tanya on my very first day of shopping, and she had shown me a two-piece, which I’d loved. I knew it wasn’t exactly what I wanted, but I also knew that she had the right vibe (personality-wise and design-wise) for what I wanted." 

I just trusted her and had a good feeling, and in all my searching after that day, my mind kept coming back to that beautiful lace top that I’d tried on with her. I contacted her asking if we could use that lace top as a starting point, but with some tweaks and changes. And if she would make the dress for me. SO lucky that she said yes!"

Contact Tanya Anic now to discuss your ideas and what inspires you for that perfect wedding dress. 

Bridal Gown-Tanya Anic Bridal Instagram @tanyaanicbridal
Photography-Photos by Jessie Ann Instagram @photosbyjessieann
Florist -Jasmine Christie Instagram @jasmine.christie
Hair + Make-Up- Alexandra Penton  Instagram @makeup_alexandra 
Bride-Paige Gardiner  Instagram @paige_gards