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Latest Australian Wedding Statistics
The number or couples opting for the
services of a wedding celebrant has increased in the past
year with the figure rising to 65 per cent, according to the
Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Why Have a Vow Renewal Ceremony?
There are myriad reasons for having a vow renewal
ceremony and the way in which you wish to celebrate and
commemorate can be designed to reflect your preferences &
style.
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Tips for Establishing Healthy Blended Families
Go slowly. Don't expect to fall in love with your
partner’s children overnight. Take it slowly, and get to
know them. Love and respect have to be learned and a step
parent has to earn them.
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Chair Backs
There is something very charming and quite unexpected
about a chair embellished with a tied post or trimmed with a
great gauzy ribbon.
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Choosing a Transport Company
Tips for choosing your wedding transport.
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Where to Find the Right Words
The marriage ceremony is much more
than just saying “ I Do”, The perfect ceremony is a
carefully chosen balance between words and music that are
meaningful to the bride and groom and memorable for all the
guests.
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Bridal Trends
Wherever you proclaim your love be
sure to shine on your important day here are some bridal
trends in fashion for the upcoming year.
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Table Settings
Discover the endless possibilities
whatever your style you will find the elements to fit your
vision …mix and match to create glamour and ambience, you’re
only limited by your imagination.
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Caring for Your Rings
Find the best way to care for your engagement and
wedding rings.
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Invitation Etiquette -
A Guide For Writing Your Own Invitations
You should send your invitations out no later than six
to eight weeks prior to your wedding date. Post all local
invites at the same time so no-one ends up receiving a late
invite.
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Your Cake Planner
7 Step Guide to Help You Choose Your Wedding Cake
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The Bridal Gown
Tips for choosing your wedding dress.
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Bouquet Styles and Shapes
Learn more about wedding bouquets and their shapes
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Your Engagement
The initial excitement of getting engaged may entice you
to want to let the whole world know by shouting it from the
rooftops. Instead you should probably consider telling those
closest to you first to avoid hurting anybody’s feeling.
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The Bridal Veil
Tips for wearing a Veil and Types of Veils
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Diamond Shapes and the Four C's
Find out more about Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat
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Popular Wedding Songs
Find out what the most popular wedding songs are ... you
may be surprised.
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Tips for Writing Your Own Vows
Write down the first 10 things that come to mind in
response to this sentence: "I love (my partner’s name)
because ..."
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Marriage Celebrants
Once you’ve chosen a venue for your ceremony, you’ll
need to approach a marriage celebrant to officiate your
wedding vows. If you and your partner are planning a
religious ceremony, you will have an appointed celebrant
referred to you by the venue
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More Wedding Handy Hints
Book Early - There are some days when I'd
love to be able to clone myself - so many wonderful people,
and only one me. Celebrants and local wedding venues often
have bookings up to two years in advance. March and November
are the most popular months - and "everything wedding" will
be heavily booked around those times. You may like to think
about either a Friday evening or Sunday wedding.
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Wedding Traditions
What does Bridal mean? The brew the bride and groom
would drink was referred to as "bryd ealu" or "bride's ale,"
which became "bridal". An old meaning of ale was feast or
celebration but this evolved into bridal somewhere in the
14th century, when it was used to mean the totality of the
wedding, not just the feasting afterwards.
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The Bridal Shower - Celebrate with
Close Friends and Family Your Upcoming Marriage
Traditionally the bridal shower was held to provide the
bride-to-be with gifts to help her set up her new home.
These days the majority of couples have already set up home
and therefore the bridal shower is a great opportunity for
family and friends to show their support for the next
chapter in her life
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Our Pets Deserve a Loving
Farewell Too
Those of us that have
experienced the unconditional love and companionship
of a beloved pet also know the heartbreak that comes
with their loss. It's something which will affect
most of us at some time, and often when it happens
it takes us completely by surprise.
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Which flowers will be in
season for your wedding?
Wondering which flowers will be in season at the time of
your wedding and how far in advance you need to
order them?
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Should You Keep Your Surname When You Marry?
What's in a name? Well, your identity, for starters --
you've spent your whole life "making a name for yourself."
That's why changing your name after marriage isn't
necessarily easy. The good news is that brides today have
many options....
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Health
& Fitness Plan For Brides To Be
Regardless of whether your wedding is six months or six
weeks away you should aim to set goals to improve your
health and fitness which are realistic and achievable. Not
every bride will be able to fit into a size 10 wedding
gown....
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The Origins
Of Wedding Symbolism
Have you ever wondered where
some of our wedding traditions have originated?
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What Is
The Role of A Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony
A good toastmaster will discreetly go about his duties and
provide confidence and a calming influence on the bridal
party and hosts. He will be an expert on wedding etiquette
and protocol which ensures that the members of the bridal
party, who have roles to fulfill during the reception, do so
in the right order and without embarrassment.
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Themed
Weddings - Where Do I Start?
Choosing your wedding decorations, colors, flowers, and your
wedding location can be simplified by selecting a wedding
theme. We propose this idea, because, your themed wedding
can easily be based on color, decorations, invitations,
people, places, feelings, and anything else you can put your
mind to!
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Weddings
Within Your Budget
A dream wedding... that's what every girl wants.
Unfortunately, those are really expensive, especially if you
insist on having them Hollywood style. Still, it is nice to
have the trimmings at your wedding; and contrary to what you
may think, you can have them while shelling out less than
you'd expect.
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Celebrity Weddings - Do As The Celebrities Do!
We often hear about how celebrities will go to extreme
lengths to keep the paparazzi out of their wedding day. They
can't even hand out regular invitations since the details
are bound to leak to the press. With the way that these
people hound them, it's a miracle they can use the toilet
without the whole world knowing what time they went.
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Weddings The
Second Time Around
Love is lovelier the second time around... so the saying
goes. It is always a special joy to find someone special but
after you've become a statistic, it is especially thrilling.
Let's face it, finding someone who can handle the emotional
baggage that comes from being a divorcee, and in some cases
possibly becoming an instant parent, is not easy.
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Show Your
Soul Mate How Much You Love Them With Original Wedding Vows
Without question your wedding
day is a special once in a lifetime event that deserves the
utmost in respect, elegance and dignity along with a dash of
fun, exhilarating excitement and heartfelt love. For that
very reason original wedding vows are truly the number one
way to tell that special someone just how much you love and
cherish them on this beautiful occasion.
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Wedding
Etiquette - Your Most Common Wedding Etiquette Dilemmas
Solved!
As one of
the biggest and most potentially stressful events of your
life, getting engaged and subsequently planning a wedding
brings with it an onslaught of questions. As times change
and weddings evolve, traditional rules of etiquette have
followed suit, only adding to the confusion.
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Personalize
Your Wedding Ceremony
Here are some ideas to make your
wedding ceremony unique: Have your father and mother walk
you down the aisle. Burn incense - this will give the
ceremony an exotic feeling. Have children hand each
female guest a flower such as a single carnation.
Personalize your wedding program with greetings, pictures
and poetry....
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Let Your
Wedding Invitations Reflect the Ceremony Itself
Wedding ceremonies these days
are as varied as the couples who take that big step; from
traditional church weddings to mid-air nuptials as the
participants float underneath matching parachutes, the
locations and modes of marrying are wonderfully diverse. Why
not choose a wedding invitation which reflects the design
and spirit of the occasion? Here are some considerations...
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Planning Your
Civil Partnership Ceremony
Once you have recovered from the
euphoria of the proposal to hold a civil partnership
ceremony, you need start preparing for the big day. There is
a lot more to it than you think but if you make a
month-by-month countdown plan it won't seem quite so
stressful.
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Scheduling
Your Baby Naming Ceremony - the Right Time Makes All the
Difference
If
you're at the stage of wanting to organise a naming ceremony
for your baby, then you already know that babies have their
own schedule, which doesn't always align with yours. At
certain times of the day they are more sociable, more alert,
and more amenable to the sort of activities a naming
ceremony involves. For a baby this means being clean, being
rested, and not being hungry.
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Choosing The
Right Wedding Reception Favors
Essentially wedding reception
favors are seen as a token gesture from the bride and groom
as a thank you to guests for helping them celebrate their
big day. No matter how small or inexpensive the favour, it
will communicate this message and make all your guests feel
appreciated and valued.
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Relaxation Techniques
Complete health and beauty is achieved from a
balance of mind body and soul. Too often we focus
all our attention on what we can see and forget all
about taking care of how we feel.
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Toasts & Speeches
Hopefully the following will be able to alleviate
some of your stress by giving you a few pointers.
Remember to smile – this always makes you appear
less nervous than you really are.
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Tips for Making Your Hen's Night a Night to Remember
Your Hen’s Night is a chance to let your hair
down amidst the pressure of your wedding
preparations, and to celebrate your last days of
being single.
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