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Bridal Shopping Tips.

Aug 7, 2019

Bridal Shopping Tips.

Your first bridal shopping experience can seem like a bit of a whirlwind, but here are a few straight forward tips that apply to any kind of in-store bridal shopping - whether it be at bridal boutiques, second-hand stores or ready to wear options. 1. Take a small, select shopping party with you. Our suggestion is to stick with one or two max. (Or to even go alone!) Keep in mind, many friends and family members will find it hard to be objective and will often prefer a style th

Your Wedding Questions Answered.

Jul 30, 2019

Your Wedding Questions Answered.

There is no doubt about it - when you get engaged googling anything wedding related becomes a sport. After all, there seem to be a billion things to plan and endless rules seem to be in place. As you may well know, we don't believe in following wedding rules or traditions unless they are meaningful to you. However, without a doubt planning an event/party for potentially a large number of guests does require some research and time. To help you with your planning, we have summe

How To Simplify Your Wedding Planning.

Jul 18, 2019

How To Simplify Your Wedding Planning.

Let's be frank - it is entirely your choice how much of the traditional 'to do' list you follow in regards to planning your wedding. It is your decision how many rules you choose to follow and aside from the legalities there really are no essentials. However, if you are still uneasy about bending the rules, here are some very easy ways to simplify you and your partners lives pre-wedding. 1. Seat Allocations. There is no rule to say that your guests need an allocated seat - af

How To Keep Your Bridal Party Drama-Free.

Jul 12, 2019

How To Keep Your Bridal Party Drama-Free.

So you've made the decision to have a bridal party and consider yourself a pretty chilled and relaxed anti-bride. I mean you're all friends, so really how hard can this 'managing a bridal party' thing be? Potentially just a little more complex that you may have anticipated... Here's the thing, you're all adults with your own opinions, likes, dislikes and personalities and cash flow. Throw in a significant event, financial strain and stress and before you know it you're wishin

How To Stop Being So Indecisive.

Jul 8, 2019

How To Stop Being So Indecisive.

If the thought of deciding on an outfit or a table setting is filling you with dread to the point of indecision - take a deep breath and read on. With the influx of pretty Pinterest images and Instagram-worthy expensive Italian destination weddings plastered all over the internet, its easy to feel continuously swayed. I mean after all, you want to get it right. So what can you do, when it's all just getting a little much and you are like a deer in headlights about the prospec

Colour Palettes.

Jul 5, 2019

Colour Palettes.

Before I got married I thought the idea of a wedding colour palette or scheme was an absolute joke. There seem to be a billion rules about everything wedding related and I just didn't care to have to follow yet another rule for my own wedding. This never changed throughout the planning process and I just chose colours that I loved and that worked for me. I mean us. (Years ago I studied and loved a subject that was entirely about colour, and yet of course still I purposely cho

Finding Your Wedding Look.

Jun 27, 2019

Finding Your Wedding Look.

For many brides locking in the outfit can be the most challenging aspect of wedding planning. Even the most relaxed brides can get a little nervous about getting it 'right'. Having gone through the wedding process myself recently, I can completely empathise. I was pretty relaxed about most things in regards to our wedding, but definitely wanted to avoid screwing up the outfit part (ideally.) Your wedding day is a reflection of that moment in time - your family, your friends,

Have Your Cake. Eat It Too.

Jun 21, 2019

Have Your Cake. Eat It Too.

There are so many fantastic dessert options for weddings - gelato, cheese, dessert tables - the list goes on. However if you can't go past the idea of a wedding cake, we have rounded up some of our favourite designs. Take a look at this line-up and be inspired. By Tortika Anushka By Jasmine Rae Cakes By Tortika Anushka By Jasmine Rae Cake By Tortika Anushka By Torte By Mirjana By Miss Ladybird Cakes. Image by Sarah Godenzi Photo. By Jasmine Rae Cakes By Tortika Anushka By Tor

Writing your own Wedding Vows.

Jun 17, 2019

Writing your own Wedding Vows.

I googled how to write vows the evening before my wedding, as I had no idea where to start. At the end of the day there is no right and wrong and it's just about expressing yourself in a genuine way. However, here are some pointers if you're stuck. 1. It is good to roughly discuss these things with your partner though - How long will the vows be? (Just so one of you isn't keeping it short and sweet and the other is talking for 10 minutes.) Will you share inside jokes or would

Unique Backdrops.

Jun 14, 2019

Unique Backdrops.

If you're searching high and low for some wedding arches that you haven't seen a million times before, hopefully we can help. Whilst the rule of thumb for most wedding arches seems to be a flower embellished wooden arch, we have sourced some ideas that are a little more unique. This backdrop made from light strands is a great option for indoor ceremonies and very likely would be a more cost effective option that a more traditional arch. Image by Braedon Flynn This pink, cloud

Marriage Advice Gems.

Jun 11, 2019

Marriage Advice Gems.

Relationships can be both incredible as well as challenging. Whilst planning a wedding and getting married is such a magical experience (the wedding more so than the planning, I dare say), there will undoubtedly be points during your relationship where things are a little tougher and it's not quite a Disney movie. Of course every relationship is different and it's all about finding what works for you as a couple. Here are a few pieces of marriage advice we have collated, that

10 Things To Do The Week Before Your Wedding.

Jun 10, 2019

10 Things To Do The Week Before Your Wedding.

Here are a few practical things you may want add to your to-do list for the last few days before your wedding. 1. Try on your entire outfit. It's important to have a little dress rehearsal before the day. Put on your shoes and jewellery also. This is particularly important if you are having a destination wedding. (Once you are done place everything in your suitcase or garment bag with your passport and wedding rings, so you don't forget anything!) 2. Break in your shoes. Spar

Wedding Questions Answered.

Jun 7, 2019

Wedding Questions Answered.

One thing I realised after getting engaged is that there seem to be so many rules or traditions surrounding weddings. My answer to most wedding related questions we had, was just to do whatever felt right to us. However, if you are wanting to know the ins and outs - here are a few little pointers: 1. What side do you stand on for the ceremony? Traditionally in a church wedding the bride stands on the left (with her family on that side) and the groom on the right. (This rule w

Textural Wedding Flowers.

Jun 4, 2019

Textural Wedding Flowers.

Whether you choose to have flowers at your wedding or not is completely up to personal choice. However, what is great about having a floral element, is that they can add layers of texture and colour to your wedding. It can also be a great way to tie your whole look together. Aside from that, flowers can really set the tone for the occasion - bright, colourful flowers will have such a different feel to sleek, white, minimal flowers for example. Here are a few types of flora th

Budgeting for your wedding.

Jun 2, 2019

Budgeting for your wedding.

Yes, it's a boring topic but definitely one that needs to be addressed at one stage or another. There is no doubt that weddings can be expensive, with the average cost of a wedding in Australia reported to be somewhere between 31-65k (depending on which survey you believe). This is of course not to say you can't do it for less, because it is absolutely possible. (Just as it is possible to spend 150k!) 1. Be realistic. It is important to look at your savings and make a realist

Wedding Planning Tips.

May 27, 2019

Wedding Planning Tips.

Wedding Planning can often be daunting and overwhelming. Let's face it, it's not something you do everyday and there is a good chance that you have also never done it before. Or, if this is your second wedding you may not remember the ins and outs or want to do the same thing again. Here are just a few tips to get you started: 1. Pick a Date. Factor in long weekends, public holidays personally significant dates, religious and cultural holidays and leap years. Depending on you

Wedding Venues, Done Differently.

May 21, 2019

Wedding Venues, Done Differently.

Finding the right wedding venue was perhaps one of the most important aspects in planning our wedding. Whilst we are undoubtably spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful locations in Australia, here are some jaw-dropping 'local' favourites - many of which can easily double as incredible honeymoon destinations also. (Or at least we can dream...) 1. MONA, Hobart Tasmania 2. Satellite Island, Tasmania 3. Lord Howe Island, NSW 4. The Calile Hotel, Brisbane QLD 5. Beta Bar, Sy

Earth Day Inspired.

Apr 22, 2019

Earth Day Inspired.

In celebration of Earth Day, here are a few simple, practical tips to help you make your wedding a little bit more environmentally friendly. I shared a few of these tips in a previous blog, but thought it's a topic well worth revisiting. 1. Invitations. Stick to only whats needed. Leave out the Save the Dates, extra pieces of paper and RSVP envelopes. Use recycled paper, email or set up a website. It's perfectly ok to ask guests to RSVP via email, text or a phone call too. 2.

Something Green.

Dec 29, 2018

Something Green.

Firstly, congratulations on making it through Christmas and Boxing Day. I feel the holiday period deserves a post in it's own right, but perhaps I will leave that one to another day... Whilst our days have been filled with sunshine, sand and food, I managed to squeeze in a couple of episodes and David Attenborough's Blue Planet II on some lazy evenings (a gift to my ocean and nature loving future husband). As someone who has always been a huge animal lover and fairly switched