Yet again we were absolutely honoured to be exclusively selected as the Official Gown Sponsor for the Miss Universe Australia Queensland Team of 2018!

After such an incredible year in 2016 & 2017 and now having created over 75 beautiful gowns for the QLD state and national finalists.  When asked to take on 2018 with this prestigious role we were totally excited to work with  Queensland and Australia's Most Beautiful Women!

LUXE HIGH TEA Editorial features stunning Begitta gowns worn by the divine Miss Universe Australia National Finalists for Queensland. Featuring some of our favourite gowns from our collections. Each gown designed and made in Australia by Begitta Bridal & Couture

The Road to Miss Universe is airing Australia Wide on Channel 9 at 1pm, 20th October 2018
Be sure to catch the dreamy Queensland girls wearing their Begitta - Bridal & Couture Gowns

Teagan Downey

Jacqueline Scheiwe

Jasmine Stringer

Deni McDermott

Maddy Epstein

And who could forget the gorgeous designer behind these beautiful gowns, Begitta!

PHOTOGRAPHER: Camilla Kirk Photography 
STYLING: Next Event Hire
GOWNS AND FASHION STYLING: Begitta –Bridal & Couture 
FLORALS: Mrs Gibbons Flowers 
HAIR & MAKEUP: Bella Brides
SWEETS & CAKES:  The Sweet Society Co
VIDEOGRAPHY: Florence James Collective
VENUE: SPACE 10 Palm Beach
 MODELS:  Miss Universe National Finalists
Teagan Downey , Jasmine Stringer , Maddy Epstein , Jacqueline Scheiwe , Deni McDermott

FEATURED IN GCMAG

 
 
EDITORIAL // The Last Summer Berry - Styled Wedding
 
Styled Wedding Shoot Featuring Begitta - Bridal and Couture FLEUR gown.
This absolutely stunning venue provided the backdrop for an insanely cool and modern chic wedding. With bright flashes of red and subtle nods of deep hues in blacks and purples.
 
As the sun sets over the hinterlands of the Southern Gold Coast the light sparkles through the leaves. The perfect backdrop for this incredible shoot of berry hues and lush greenery.
 
Amongst the rainforest-esqe seeing the incredible floral semi-circle created by Xavier Nicolle Flowers. 
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"The final days of summer were drawing in, the berries ripe, and the leaves were clinging to the branches. It was coming closer to the time where we all switch our margarita to a full bodied red!
We made the most of the last sunshine - seating guests among the trees to feast on earthen plates hand-fired by the local potter, gold cutlery, and luscious raspberry-red blooms. The bride's caped gown seem to speak to the breeze, and flowed so loosely behind her -untamed. Her make-up rich and opulent.
The naked tipi, found foliage ceremony circle, and hand-painted watercolour stationery belonged to this wilderness, and it was still so unexplored.
Those involved with this creation perfectly harmonised together to create the ultimate embodiment of an earthy, enchanted, mature summer day which seemed to teeter precariously on the edge of Autumn." 

// Photographer: Camilla Kirk Photography / Stylist: Events Stylist and Co / Gowns: Begitta / ​Furniture and Props: Bliss & Willow / ​Tipi: Gold Coast Tipi / Venue: Coolrain Estate / Celebrant:  Inner Circle Ceremonies / Videographer: Anchored Cinema / Cake: Amanda's Cakes / Ceramics: Grit Ceramics / ​Stationery: Ginny & I / Florist: Xavier Nicolle Flowers / Hair and Makeup: The Beauty Lineup / Gold Cutlery: Gold Wedding Hire / ​Bowtie: Wood & Beau / ​Suit: Urbbana / Models: Stevie Mac (Groom), Amber Booler (Bride), Tanja Meyer (Bridesmaid 1), Ally J Wilkinson (Bridesmaid 2) //

Featured in The Wedding Playbook Volume 13

There is something about copper that catches your eye in a way that gold and silver can't quite do. It's a modern metal that gives off a chic vibe, but can still be styled to look elegant and romantic. 
Paired with rich Autumn hues, a touch of industrial flair, and delicate, feminine details, this whimsical display coordinated through The Wedding Playbook created a scene fit for a contemporary and beautiful wedding.

For this Modern Copper scene shot by the amazing husband and wife duo at Raconteur Photography, our model Karli was styled in three arrangements using (insert the shoot's pieces here).
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Her lovely hair and makeup was done by Velbella, with styling done by Gemma at Inspired by Love Events! Karli also adorns some sparkling accents through her earrings and ring, thanks to Starfire Diamond Jewelry. The result was a modern but dreamy bride, mixing traditional and contemporary pieces beautifully. 

Kylie at Creo Design Invitations starts us off by making dazzling marble-inspired stationary, which matched the marble chargers, cutlery, glassware & plateware done by Brandition. They made an already charming dining table into an enchanting dinner setting sure to render guests speechless!

The flower arrangements created by New England Flower Co. were essential in pulling together all of the different elements. The rich hues contrasted beautifully with the marble, concrete, and copper and added pops of romantic color to the scene. Not to mention, they also made the gorgeous white gowns the star of the show!

Berry Vintage provided plenty of vintage flair for some balance through the peacock chair fit for a queen, and the exquisite rug laying beneath it.  

With so much style and harmony in this gorgeous display, this bride is ready to enchant her guests and show everyone a magical wedding.  


FEATURED ON THE WEDDING PLAYBOOK

| CREDITS |
Photographer: Raconteur Photography
Venue: Factory 51 Brisbane
Coordination: The Wedding Playbook
Styling: Gemma at Inspired by Love Events
Flowers: New England Flower Co.
Stationary: Kylie at Creo Design Invitations
Marble Chargers, Cutlery, Glassware & Plateware: Brandition
Peacock Chair, Vintage Rugs & Poofs: Berry Vintage
Gown: Begitta - Bridal & Couture
Jewellery: Starfire Diamond Jewellery
Hair & Makeup: Velbella
Model: Karli McGunigle

Karen Tran, a world class leader in her divine wedding floral creations and styling hosts an array of incredible master classes for budding floral designers all over the world. We had the absolute pleasure to collaborate with Karen Tran's Gold Coast MasterClass ‘Floral Heaven’ . Brought together by the incredible Alysia from Celebrations by Alysia.

We created divine little custom tu-tus for the beautiful ballerinas that graced the event at the final closing gala of the 3-day floral extravaganza.

Soda Photography has well and truly captured some of the most gorgeous images from the Karen Tran Gala Evening. If only we could share the scent that over 10,000 blooms produces!!!

Amazingness brought together by the amazing Celebrations By Alysia! and we are so in love with our gorgeous little Ballerinas wearing custom Begitta - Bridal & Couture Tutus and Wings! What an absolute pleasure to be a part of such an exquisite event!
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Masterclass & Floral Design by Karen Tran karentran.com/
Film by Motion Reel Films motionreelfilms.com
Planner | Host - Celebrations by Alysia celebrationsbyalysia.com.au/
Venue - Intercontinental, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, Australia intercontinentalsanctuarycove.com/
Floral Support - Bella Bloom Floral Designs thebellabloomco.com/ 
Roses and Orchids exclusively supplied by Wafex Australia wafex.com.au/
Growers:
Royal Flowers Group royalflowersgroup.com/
Tambuzi Roses & Tambuzi Australia tambuzi.co.ke/ 
Ichtus Flowers ichtusflowers.com/en/
Floral Transport:
Blue Orchids @borchids
Byfod Flowers byfod.com/
Locally grown floral product & floral foam - Redlands Fresh Flowers Brisbane redlandsfreshflowers.com.au/
Media - Wedded Wonderland weddedwonderland.com/
Event Builds - The Perfect Party Co - theperfectpartyco.com.au/
Event Lighting - Out of the Dark Event Lighting outofthedarkeventlighting.com/
Mirrors - Acrylics Online acrylicsonline.com.au/
Photography - Soda Wedding Photography sodaweddingphotography.com.au/
Lux Stationery and Design - Edge House Design edgehousedesign.com.au/
Print - Jo's Signs by Design jossignsbydesign.com.au/
Mirrored Tables and Candelabras - White Label Hire whitelabelhire.com.au/
Stands and chair covers - Events by Nadia eventsbynadia.com.au/
Mirror Booth - Euphoria Booth euphoriabooth.com/
Harpist - Naomi Terashima Wedding Harpist naomiterashima.com.au/
Lux Candles - U Light Me Up Candles ulightmeup.com/
Ballerina Wings and Tutus - Begitta begitta.com/
Glassware and Ballerinas - Adorn Event Hire adorneventhire.com.au/
Crystal Glassware - Beautiful Weddings Australia beautifulweddings.com.au/
Cake - Holy Suga holysuga.com.au/
Dry Ice - Ace Photobooth Hire acephotoboothhire.com.au/ 
Chairs - Turning Paige Events turningpaige.com.au/
Name Plaques - Personalised Favours personalisedfavours.com.au/
Wine - Bimbagden bimbadgen.com.au/
Hair and Make Up - Velbella velbella.com/
Jewellery - Roman and French romanandfrench.com/
Karen's Gown - Diane Lewis Couture dianelewiscouture.com.au/
Chocolate Spoons - Cadeaux Delite facebook.com/CadeauxDelite/
Welcome Night - W Events Group weventsgroup.com.au/
Karen Table - The Blossom Tree Company blossomtree.co/
Calligraphy - iampoppy Designs iampoppy.com/

'The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too' -Vincent van Gogh.

 

Nestled in the small hills on the shores of outer Brisbane is the beautiful Fort Lytton, it offers the most incredible contrast of rough and rugged texture and a cool calming feeling of open space and endless history. Captured by the talented Kylie of Just For Love Photography and filmed by Wrapped Up Media, this sublime styled wedding shoot has brought together the roughness of this incredible location with the soft, sweet and subtle hues of blush, muted pinks, rosewater and white-on-white.
 
The decaying exteriors of the fort set of the ethereal styling put together by Coco & Confetti, offering a forever-feast for the eyes, with subtle nods to soft ocean props of shells, oysters and pearls carried through with the beautiful stationery by Lindqvist Ink. Heavy papers with divine calligraphy teamed with a layering of textures and colours featuring beautiful linens, faux furs, velvets, beautiful ceramics and tapered candles. The bouquets of blooms and the incredible hanging installation put together by Xavier Nicolle featured Dahlias, David Austin Roses, Anthurium, Palm Tree fronds and seeds and the most fragrant of Tuber Roses.
 
The beautiful bohemian-luxe feel hair and makeup looks were created for our bride and her girls by the incredible team at The Beauty Case, with soft dewy faces, soft nude lip and free flowing locks and a soft up-do for the gorgeous bride.
 
The brides epic gown of endless luxe velvet and lace pushes the boundaries of tradition with its sheer pearl studded open back and divine high neck lace collar. Featuring beautiful hand-sewn lace appliques, lace cut-aways and a body-hugging fit, this gown embodies passion, femininity and is effortlessly cool. Perfectly accentuated with the gorgeous white-on-white bridesmaids gowns that feature lace and gorgeous modern styles.
 
Our gorgeous girls celebrated by sipping with rose infused champagne from decadent crystal and enjoying the incredible treats and awe-inspiring cake. Created by the amazing girls at Two Little Bakers, with scrumptious macaroons, decadent cupcakes and the most gorgeous donuts all featuring a hint of gold accent and rosewater hues and flavours.

Featured on.... 

Credits
Photographer: Just For Love Photography 
Gowns: Begitta –Bridal & Couture 
Styling: Coco & Confetti 
Flowers: Xavier Nicolle Flowers 
Makeup Artist: The Beauty Case 
Wedding Cake: Two Little Bakers 
Invitations & Stationery: Lindqvist Ink 
Cinematographer: Wrapped Up Media 
Model: Taylor Marlene / Model: Hannah Park / Model: Katie Sharpe /Model: Robbie Hall / Ribbon: Tinctifolia 
Ring Boxes: Amonie 
Linens: Songbird Silk

What an insane year it has been for us at Begitta - Bridal & Couture with #TheMiss UniverseProject for 2017 ! The work that has gone into the project this year as sole gown sponsor for the Queensland girls has been huge! Having created over 75 gowns for Miss Universe over the last 18 months I am looking forward to the final feather in my cap working on the AUSTRALIA NATIONAL COSTUME with Olivia Rogers for the International Miss Universe this month in Las Vegas! Eeek!

FEATURED IN GOLD COAST MAGAZINE: 

CREDITS; 
Photography: Kaitlin Maree Photography
Videography: Anchored Cinema
Gowns & Styling: Begitta - Bridal & Couture
Hair & Makeup: Bella Brides
Set Stylist: Event Stylists & Co
Venue: Ardeena
Florals: Brisbane Fresh Flowers
Furniture: One Day House Rentals 
Models: Elise Chambellant, Laura Hanlon, Serena Lyle, Monique Evren, Chelsey Brooke
Styling Assistant: Kayla Pennell 
Featured in Gold Coast Magazine

Another year of Miss Universe is coming to an end very soon! We have one very exciting project left...

Begitta has been selected to create the
Official Australian National Costume
for the gorgeous Miss Universe Australia Olivia Rogers.
 THE INTERNATIONAL MISS UNIVERSE WILL TAKE PLACE IN
LAS VEGAS, USA!!!​

This is not a drill! 
The man of my dreams has asked me, Begitta, to be his wife! We are both absolutely over the moon and cannot wait to start planning a beautiful wedding. 
We are so thrilled to share the news with the world and are so blessed to have so much love and support of our love! Thank you to all the well wishes and the incredible joy you have brought to us! 
​XxBegitta

YOU CAN READ THE WHOLE ENGAGEMENT STORY AND FOLLOW MY WEDDING PLANNING JOURNEY VIA 

PS. I cannot wait to share the planning adventure with you all so be sure to follow instagram @Begitta for LIVE and EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes in all the wedding business!!

 "With each moment that passes like the cool breeze at sunset. With our souls intertwining as deep as the deepest sea. With our hearts washed in love like a wave over the sand. I will marry you my darling,
​for you, you are my Ocean"