“Muse by Berta” is Launched by Retailer Raffaele Ciuca
On the first day of June 2017 bridal retailer Raffaele Ciuca launched the stunning MUSE by BERTA collection to Melbourne, Australia. The evening was an intimate affair in their High Street, Armadale Bridal Emporium and brought together and showcased the best talent in Australia’s bridal industry.
Five stunning models wore two looks from world- famous bridal designer Berta's new collection; Muse by Berta.
The MUSE collection by Berta Bridal is 100% handmade in Israel and has a bohemian- vintage style featuring warm colours, soft materials and floaty silhouettes. These gowns are exclusive RAFFAELE CIUCA and were showcased with the luxurious 2017 VIKTORIA NOVAK crowns. Peeking through the soft tulle and silk hemlines were hand- crafted sparkling heels by MISHEY AUSTRALIA.
The beauty look for the evening was synonymous with Berta's signature bronze palette and was re-created by a team of makeup artists from the NATIONAL ACADEMY OF BEAUTY. Hair was styled by Kristina Youseff of KYK HAIR in loose tresses parted in the centre then adorned with VIKTORIA NOVAK crowns.
Upon arrival, guests were greeted with a Pomegranate Ginger Palomas served by waiters in tuxedos and black velvet bowties. Moreover, canapés of black rice, crisp ocean trout, salmon pearls, celery cress, seared Port Phillip Bay scallop, coconut and sweet pumpkin, salsify, shiso, camomile tea, smoked quail, taro chips and quince relish roamed the room on mirrored trays.
Guests were treated to a two course dinner and a MUSE inspired take home dessert designed by Lisa Van Zanten Executive Pastry Chef of ATLANTIC GROUP. Thereafter, attendees were invited to Melbourne Meets Muse with a unique pairing, but beautifully luxe unification, of black on black invitations. The rich foiling of the text grasping their attention and carrying on to the menus. Created by the talented team at GIANT INVITATIONS.
The luxe marble dining table ran the length of the Armadale Bridal Emporium between rows of wedding gowns. Each place setting was dressed with precision, featuring all black plates, cutlery and napkins all hand- selected by HARRY THE HIRER.
The smell of fresh peonies was in the air... every surface in the store has been covered in rich, dark floral arrangements by BABYLON FLOWERS and burning candles creating a wintry and romantic mood. Watch MELBOURNE MEETS MUSE come to life with this highlights video created by the team from SODA FILMS. Click here to download video.
The night was captured by the talented duo Desa and Filip of SEPHORY PHOTOGRAPHY. Guests left with gift bags filled with luxury treats. Personalised monogrammed leather keychains by NEUE BLVD, handmade marshmallows by BLACK PANTRY, beauty voucher from HOUSE OF MAXX, lipstick from VONBLU COSMETICS and a fresh peony stem from BABYLON FLOWERS.
Host / Raffaele Ciuca Bridal , Gowns / MUSE by Berta , Crowns / Viktoria Novak , Shoes / Mishey , Hair / KYK , Makeup / National Academy of Beauty, Catering / Atlantic Group, Furniture / Harry the Hirer, Invitations & Menus / Giant Invitations , Flowers / Babylon Flowers, Photography / Sephory Photography, Cinematography / Soda Films
