Gather your girlfriends for an afternoon of bridal high fashion and high tea.

Sunday 16 March, High Fashion & High Tea returns to Park Hyatt Melbourne with an elegant bridal twist. This fabulous day out is the perfect event to enjoy as part of a bridal shower, hens party or perhaps, simply an excuse for a glamorous afternoon filled with inspiration for the 'big day'.

Enjoy a bridal inspired high tea menu of decadent, designed by Park Hyatt Melbourne Executive Chef Dane Clouston and flowing bubbles from Chandon while swooning over a breathtaking fashion parade showcasing iconic Melbourne labels Mariana Hardwick with both her bridal and 'Hardwick' bridesmaids range, handcrafted and timeless jewels from Canturi plus striking menswear tailoring from Calibre.
 

Top hairstylists and makeup artists from Biba and Napoleon Perdis will also be on hand to pamper you on and give you specific bridal look advice suitable to your face. A member from each of the Napoleon and Biba creative teams will also speak live on stage about bridal trends in hair and make-up and will do a live model demonstration so you can witness a whole look come to life.

Get insider tips and secrets from the industry's' leading experts including Real Weddings Magazine Editor Kirsten Mackelden, deluxe cake maker Katrina Val Gaalen from The Cake Company and the styling team at Function Accessories. 
 

Finish this luxurious day stylishly when you try on stunning Canturi diamonds, have the chance to win a prize from one of the beautiful brands and leave with a deluxe bridal gift bag.

Sunday 16 March 2014, 1:30PM - 4:00PM

$125 per ticket includes a fashion inspired bridal high tea with flowing Chandon, luxurious pampering with Biba hair and Napoleon Perdis and a deluxe bridal gift bag.

For more information please call 03 9224 1242 or melbourne.park.hyatt.com

Park Hyatt Melbourne is a luxurious Art Deco inspired hotel located in the historic and leafy end of Melbourne's city. This impeccable destination for a glamorous city wedding is exactly what brides are searching for as everything you need is encompassed in one stunning location. From a chic high tea bridal shower and blissful spa treatments to preen and polish before the big day and all the way through to the day itself. An elegant garden at the centre of the hotel provides a beautiful backdrop for a ceremony while impressive event spaces for intimate to large weddings are teamed with creatively designed menus and personalised service. Guests, (and of course the bride and groom if they so wish!) have the option to keep the party going with drinks in the relaxed, richly toned circular bar, radii. Lavish overnight accommodation and breakfast will beautifully complete the occasion.

Marianna Hardwick is Australia's leading designer of Bridal Couture and Luxury Fashion. Over 30 years, the core principles of Mariana Hardwick remain; a strong passion for uncompromised couture craftsmanship, garments to be 100% Australian made in the European inspired Melbourne atelier, and to support the dying art of fine sewing techniques in Australia. Honouring these principles, the label now encourages a greater focus on cutting-edge design, and endeavours to bring the brand into a new high fashion context, while maintaining the reputation of the classic couture bridal house of which it is renowned.

Calibre is one of Australia's leading menswear brand known for pushing the boundaries of cutting edge design, their collections range from well-tailored casual garments to exquisitely made, sharp suiting.

Canturi with over 20 years' experience in creating timeless, iconic jewels, Canturi will be showcasing their current collection created by designer Stefano Canturi. All pieces are designed and hand- crafted in Australia.

Real Weddings is Australia's leading bridal magazine and largest online list of wedding advertisers. With 10 years' experience in the creative print and online advertising industry, Editor Kirsten MacKeldon is still leading and re-defining
the industry.

Napoleon Perdis is a house-hold name in the high end fashion industry with regular appearances at both the New York and Melbourne Fashion Weeks. Their goal is to bring the runway into the everyday for modern woman and have recently launched their mobile bridal service. 

BIBA is the leader in Australian hairdressing for over 35 years.  Their highly acclaimed hairdressing academies produce incredible talent including Australian Hairdresser of the Year in consecutive years.

The Cake Company specialises in creating one of a kind 'couture cakes' for all occasions while ensuring that only the freshest locally sourced ingredients are used and everything is baked from scratch.

Functions Accessories are leaders in extensive and personalised event styling, specialising in creating bespoke wedding and wedding receptions for over 18 years. 

About Park Hyatt

Park Hyatt hotels are intimate luxury hotels designed to cater to the discriminating individual seeking discreet, contemporary luxury. Currently boasting 23 properties in the world's most exciting cities, with an additional ten under development, the Park Hyatt portfolio promises incomparable design and architecture, beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, refined amenities and facilities and award winning restaurants.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz™, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites™ brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of December 31, 2009, the company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 424 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.