Sunrise Creations Blog

As you may know, I love the gorgeous and girly creations made by Emma at Two Little Maidens.  Today I want to share with you an interview I did recently with Emma where I learnt more about her divine little tutus and dresses.  They are perfect for little girls as flowergirls or just for a special occasion.  The style is lovely and the price is very affordable.

1.  How long have you been in business?
I have been in business for just over a year now.  It is still a very new business but it has been doing very well.  The dresses in particular seem to be very popular.

2.  Do you make your lovely dresses and headbands?
I hand make all of my tutu dresses and tutu skirts.  I like to see them take shape in front of me.  Each one is special and in some way unique.  Some of the headbands are bought in and some of them I hand make also.

3. Have they been used as flowergirl dresses before?
I have had orders for tutu dresses in white to be used as flower girl dresses and also christening dresses.  I think they look lovely and the little girls look like angels.  They float as they walk.  The girls love the layers of frilly skirt, too.

4.  Which colour or style is your best seller?
My best colour and style/s so far are my whispy white tutu dress and also my berryliscious tutu dress is popular for birthdays.  I think the pretty pink colour is a hit and the added berry colours give it a really special look.

5.  Which outfit would you choose for a flowergirl to wear?
I would choose the whispy white tutu dress for a flower girl as the white tulle is lovely and the hand made satin yoyo is just a nice touch as an embellishment on the dress along with the sparkling rhinestone centrepeice, not too over the top! :)

6.  What do your girls think of the dresses?
My girls love the dresses! They always say "mummy I'm a princess" and "is that dress for me mummy? can I try it on?"

7.  Why/how are your dresses different? 
My dresses are different because each one is hand made. I also hand make the satin yoyos and take extra care in the finish of my dresses. I can add extra layers of tulle, make them longer or shorter, do different colour combinations and add different embellishments to the dresses as required. I love custom orders as they allow me to be creative and make something really special for little princesses, after all they are only little once and every girl deserves to be a princess!  

If you are looking for something really special that looks exclusive, visit Emma and Two Little Maidens.  She will look after you.
 

A common question we receive from brides is: What dress code should I put on our wedding invitation? There are a number of things that will help in this decision, including the following: The couple themselves; Venue where the celebration will be held; The style of your event: formal, elegant, chic, simple, relaxed, festive; The timing of your event: daytime or evening. Please use the definitions below to help you decide.

White Tie
A White Tie dress code is for an ultra formal event. It is a fabulous chance for girls to go completely over the top. This might include a ball-gown – ballerina or full length, made of luxurious fabric, elegantly and glamorously trimmed; formal heels; jewellery (no watches); gloves (opera length); stole; a clutch or evening bag and fabulous hair and make-up. The men are to wear an evening tail coat, white shirt, white waistcoat and white bow-tie… think Fred Astaire.

Black Tie
A black tie dress code represents a formal event, where men wear a tuxedo and women wear a cocktail style dress or evening gown, the style of which would be determined by the current fashion trends, event and time of the event.

Semi-Formal
A semi-formal event is where the male would wear a dark suit, and ladies would wear a cocktail dress (tuxedos and long dresses are not necessary). This dress code can be a little ambiguous when on an invitation, and can be interpreted widely.

Lounge Suit
The lounge suit dress code says that the event is a stylish and classy affair, but not as formal as some of the other dress codes. For men this would mean a dark coloured business suit, with a more stylish shirt and tie than he would wear to the office. Cocktail style dresses or a tailored suit for the women.

Cocktail Attire
Traditionally the male would wear a dark suit and the female an elegant dress with some bling. The length of the cocktail dress will vary depending on the current fashion trends.  

Smart Casual
This dress code does not mean jeans. For the women, smart casual calls for a pretty dress (cocktail or other), tailored pants or a skirt with a stylish top. For the men a suit and shirt, this can be dark or light. A tie is optional at this style of wedding.

Casual
This dress code really says that anything goes. You will find a real mix of high fashion to comfortable clothing. If it is a wedding, jeans are however still not appropriate. Please note that when choosing this dress code, due to the variation in dress styles, this will also show up in photos. 

Additional dress tips for guests attending a wedding:

• Garden Weddings or Beach Weddings:
  Avoid stilettos or fabric covered shoes. Heels sinking into the ground is not comfortable and can also ruin a good pair of shoes!
• Colour:
  If the Wedding Invitation features a lot of a specific colour, try not to wear that colour to the wedding, as you may look like one of the bridesmaids.
• How well do you know the Bride and Groom?
  If you do not know the bride and groom very well, dress more conservatively than you would at a close friends wedding. Weddings are a time for the bride, groom and the people that are closest to them to shine.
• No White
  White is a colour reserved for the bride.
• Mobile phones
  Unless you are on call for something very important – switch it off.