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A love for paper pomanders

2011-07-31T22:00:00.000+01:00

It's been far too long since my last post and my apologies for that. It's been a busy month but here I am, back and with a new found love - paper pomanders! Well, I say 'new' but really I fell in love with them some time ago and always try to incorporate them into an event. They're fun, yet elegant decorations that can be embellished with lace, feathers, fabric, glitter, or beads to compliment

Winter Wedding Planning

2011-06-23T09:55:00.000+01:00

It's winter in the Southern Hemisphere and although, not the most popular time to wed, I think if you're going to have a winter wedding, Australia and New Zealand not only offers fab scenery but the winter chill is always a little less harsh than other parts of the world. There are some extra planning considerations for a winter wedding though, so here's our top tips. It goes without saying

2011 Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo Countdown!

2011-06-15T10:25:00.000+01:00

Melbourne brides, the countdown is on! There's just 3 days until the 2011 Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo but never fear, if you still haven't bought your tickets, you still can through ticketmaster.com.au.

Rent Your Rocks!

2011-06-10T08:43:00.000+01:00

I have a real obsession with jewellery these days, more so than ever before. My new hobby is making pendant necklaces, earrings, bracelets and kilt pins. I'm loving it and my eye is naturally drawn to anything bling related so it's really only fitting that my next post be along these lines ... Rent Your Rocks is THE place to go to hire fabulous jewellery, perfect for any special event. So you

Quaint Blue Mountains Setting

2011-06-02T09:29:00.001+01:00

My late Grandmother lived in The Blue Mountains for more than 20 years and it always felt a million miles away from our home in western Sydney when I was a child - in fact it's just over an hour. The seasons were always so defined - in autumn, the mountains shone with hues of red and gold and come winter, light snow would blanket the townships while patches of fog clouded the valley floor. It's

Memorywall Art

2011-06-01T18:21:00.000+01:00

Memorywall is a fabulously unique product that literally transforms your memories into ‘art’, displaying your images in one beautiful frame or print for everyone to see, always. The compilations are designed to permanently show case your photographs rather than stored away in an album, and unlike traditional albums the number of images you chose to display is unlimited. It really is such a

Charlemagne Lodge

2011-05-31T13:08:00.000+01:00

Charlemagne Lodge is a stunning venue that offers a truly romantic backdrop for a Tauranga wedding. Perched on an elevated site overlooking the adjoining I’Anson Reserve, this elegant Victorian house is considered a Bay of Plenty landmark building. Offering luxury boutique style accommodation, with original Victorian features, exceptional manicured grounds, a large patio and pond, this

Wedding Cake Bling!

2011-05-31T12:56:00.001+01:00

Gone are the days of plastic bride and groom figurines topping a wedding cake. Nowadays, there is an abundance of amazing styles of cake jewellery to 'blingafy' your cake. The wedding cake is second only to the bride's wedding gown, so naturally the topper should make a statement! Wedding cake toppers have been a prominent feature at weddings for centuries, with marzipan roses, birds and cherubs

It doesn't get any better does it? Christian Louboutin and champagne!!

2011-05-28T16:30:00.000+01:00

This Christian Louboutin for Piper-Heidsieck champagne flute celebrates the French ritual of a man drinking from a woman’s shoe as a declaration of love is available from Selfridges £360 with a bottle of Cuvee Brut. Go on, drop a hint to the H2B!

Beautify your nails with a mani-lace!

2011-05-28T16:25:00.000+01:00

What could be more bridal and decdent than lace covered nails? Easily done DIY. Just cut out nail-sized pieces of lace in white (or any colour you fancy) and press them to your nails. Sandwich between a basecoat and a layer of shiny top coat for a super stylish, very bridal look. Love, love, love!

Destination Cushion from Box Brownie Trading

2011-05-28T16:22:00.000+01:00

If your groom proposed in a famous city or there’s a particular place that means something to you both, boxbrownietrading.co.uk have these gorgeous hand embroidered cushions that make timeless keepsakes in colourful threads. Such a wonderfully unique momento. The New York one's my fave!

Wine Tasting Bridal Shower

2011-05-26T11:40:00.000+01:00

When choosing a bridal shower theme, this one is sure to make all of your guests smile! Here's some tips and ideas to get you going with your bubbly brunch ... Venue and Catering - There are some amazing wineries, wine bars and restaurants that will happily host a wine tasting luncheon for your bridal shower and if you're lucky enough to live near any wineries with a cellar door, why don't you

2011 Top Trends

2011-05-25T18:24:00.002+01:00

Here's the latest girls ... • Candy coloured pastels, not just for the bridesmaids, but wedding gowns too! • Vintage details and art deco embellishments. Love the flamboyance and over-the-topness of this! • Blue. From duck egg and peacock to royal and baby. • Silver and grey. Think pewter and gun metal. • Turquoise and coral. Stunning colour combo for confident couples. • Casual, boho chic.

Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo

2011-05-20T11:21:00.000+01:00

Planning a wedding in Melbourne? Well girls it’s just a month until the annual Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo, and there are plenty of giveaways to be won, including a stunning couture gown and complete styling package, a luxury honeymoon in Fiji and the chance to be a Princess For A Day! Tickets available to purchase online through Ticketmaster and on the day at the door.

London's Afternoon Tea Hotspot

2011-05-18T18:14:00.000+01:00

I recently trawled the internet for a venue (and I know all you ididjeridoo followers know exactly what this is like because you've all done the same when searching for your Australian and New Zeland wedding hotspot). But this time, I wasn't researching for a client; I was looking for something specific for my own event. My birthday! What I was looking for was traditional afternoon tea,

Cute Couture for Kiddies

2011-05-16T10:17:00.000+01:00

Shopping for your junior attendants just got easier with the launch of stylish e-boutique, Stellina Cute Couture For Children, a collection of beautifully made special occasion garments and complementing accessories for children. From classic styles to detailed designs, Stellina’s range contains lovely pieces, perfectly matching shoes, hair pieces, ring bearer cushions and more. Those in Sydney

Sunshine Coast Award Winning Venue

2011-05-16T10:02:00.000+01:00

Flaxton Gardens is one of the Sunshine Coast's award winning propertys and one of my faves. A traditional, beautiful and iconic homestead with sweeping views across the Sunshine Coast from Moreton Island to Noosa offering 3 gorgeous venues for your occasion. The Vineyard Restaurant - An intimate and classic setting for smaller soirees, with wrap-around verandahs and surrounded by mature gardens

Johanna Johnson Trousseau Collection

2011-05-12T15:00:00.000+01:00

I've always said you can't go past Johanna Johnson for a bit of bridal fabulousness and the new range of ‘Trousseau’ gowns are just as you would expect from her. Stunning, luxurious and unique with elaborate hand beaded detailing to die for! Johanna's art deco inspiration is reflected through heavily beaded and crystal set accents of bold collars, cuffs, neck-pieces and headpieces and each

Super cute trend alert!!

2011-05-12T14:16:00.000+01:00

Cupcake fondue! The art of dipping mini cupcakes in frosting and topping them with a rainbow of sprinkles and sugars - genius! Not only a brilliant idea for kiddies parties but a fun dessert addition to any event. Love it.

Treetops Rotorua Wedding Venue

2011-05-10T12:05:00.001+01:00

In search of a WOW venue in NZ? Gush over this one. Located in New Zealand's thermal region of Rotorua, Treetops is a private and exclusive estate that offers a uniquely New Zealand experience with varied settings for your big day. From the expansive Great Room to the intimacy of the wood-panelled, formal dining room, which overlooks the bluffs, you're spoiled with unsurpassable views,

The Blue Baths Rotorua Wedding Venue

2011-05-10T11:43:00.000+01:00

Set in the tranquil beauty of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, the famous Spanish Mission-style Blue Baths were built in 1933 and operated as a public Bath House until 1982. After a period of closure of 17 years the abandoned and dilapidated baths were lovingly restored to their former glory in 1999 and thank the wedding gods for that!Lido lounge is perfect and for an intimate celebration, the

A quick stop in

2011-05-03T03:52:00.000+01:00

While the world celebrated Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding, I have been re-discovering parts of Australia and New Zealand; the rugged hills, the turquoise bays and OK so I did stop to raise a glass (or two) and watch the wedding on TV. So for those of you that read our blog regularly, please excuse the absence. It's been a busy month, jet-setting down under, and as I write I'm

Australian Wedding ... at Aussie World

2011-04-06T19:30:00.001+01:00

Set in beautiful native Australian gardens on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Aussie World is reminiscent of a traditional Australian fairground, providing a variety of rides, function venues and specialty stores perfect for a true blue, ididjeridoo, fair dinkum, Aussie wedding. Quirky venue, The Ettamogah (Aboriginal for "place of good drink!") Pub was built in 1989 and is Now one of Queensland's

Our pick of Australia's online wedding boutiques

2011-04-06T17:54:00.000+01:00

Online wedding boutiques are just the thing for a busy bride planning a wedding abroad, so it's just as well there are endless selections of invitations, decorations, favours and gifts all available at your fingertips. Here's some of our fave online Australian Wedding Boutiques. Bride to Be Online Shop - Australia's top selling bridal magazine has long featured stylish weddings and now they

Tropical Kiwi Wedding Venue

2011-04-06T16:29:00.000+01:00

Landsendt is a tropical resort style wedding venue offering a spectacular backdrop for your special day. A garden of national significance set in the picturesque Oratia valley in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges, just 30 minutes from downtown Auckland, Landsendt is nestled amongst New Zealand's only coconut plantation. What a fab spot to exchange your vows.