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Do you put a return address on your invitations?
Whenever I have the choice of leaving something as it is or making it as clear as possible, I always go for the option that makes things easier to understand . In the context of your wedding invitations, well, your aim is to get them back – as… Read More
Mounting your matrimonial masterpieces
There’s no point spending time and money on gorgeous wedding photos if nobody ever sees them, especially those one or two truly memorable shots – your absolute favourites – that stand out from hundreds taken on your big day. It’s this philosophy that underlies Sydney-based Ali Khalil’s entire business, Acrylic… Read More
Angie’s leap (year) of faith!
February 29. It comes around just once every four years and that makes it special, very special, particularly if you’re a belle planning on proposing to her beau because, historically, today’s the day to do it. It’s called The Privilege of Ladies, a longstanding leap year tradition that dates… Read More
The ultimate way to plan your big day
Australia’s No.1 wedding website, award-winning Easy Weddings, has debuted its first iPad app, an all-in-one wedding planning app – and it’s 100% free. Containing six fully functional wedding planning tools, the Easy Weddings iPad Planner (www.ipadweddingapp.com) allows brides-to-be (and their grooms, of course) to plan every aspect of their wedding… Read More
Pretty as a picture: dressing children for your big day
When it comes to dressing younger members of your bridal party, gone are the days of ring bearers tripping down aisles in ill-fitting suits and flowergirls dressed in frocks designed for fuller-figured and significantly older bridesmaids. This year will see a return to “age appropriate” clothing (that actually fits) for… Read More
HTC Rhyme, a phone for all seasons…
Originally designed with us gals in mind, HTC’s sleek and slimline Rhyme smartphone is chock full of fabulous features aimed at making our digital lives more efficient – and fun! Weighing in at just 130 grams, the 1Ghz Rhyme also boasts a supermodel thin 10.9.mm aluminium “unibody”, which means it’s… Read More
Help! I need to hire a wedding planner but how much do they charge?
I’m assuming you mean a wedding planner of the human kind rather than the paper kind! The answer is that the cost varies markedly depending on how involved in your wedding you want your planner to be and how much you want them to do. For basic assistance from a… Read More
I am in a friend’s wedding party next year and am getting married a few months later. Do I have to return the favour and ask her to be in mine?
There’s nothing you have to do. It is your big day, afterall. As such, the question isn’t do you have to return the favour, the question is do you want her in your bridal party? Whetever the answer, you should think through both sides of the argument and consider whether… Read More
The perfect wedding venue, a hospital?
Even two fractured legs and a month-long stay in hospital weren’t enough to stop Indian couple Prethush and Rekha walking – or perhaps that should that be wheeling – down the aisle last Sunday. Groom Prethush found himself undergoing two major surgeries after he was involved in a serious car… Read More
My father died many years ago. Can my son walk me down the aisle?
Yes, of course he can. While tradition dictates the father of the bride walks them down the aisle, the fact is not everybody has a father while others simply do not have that sort of relationship with theirs. Walking the bride down the aisle signifies giving the bride away and… Read More
Project bridal body: Creating weight lost that lasts
You’re working (and sweating) so hard to lose weight or sculpt that gorgeous bridal body, why shouldn’t you reap the benefits for the rest of your life? A few tweaks to your lifestyle can ensure that your weight loss is permanent. Goodlife Health Clubs personal trainer Sarah Anderson says that… Read More
Project Bridal Body: 30 minutes is all it takes
I just don’t have time to exercise, really, I don’t. That’s the explanation most of us give the world (and ourselves) for not working out, but the fact is, we all have time to exercise – if we really want to. Our bodies are our most important assets because… Read More
Project Bridal Body: Get fit with a personal trainer or DIY?
If you’ve tried (and tried and tried) to lose weight or just tone up your bridal body with little luck, it may be time to call in some professional help. Personal trainers will provide you with not just nutritional help and exercise advice but, most importantly, they’ll provide encouragement and… Read More
A wedding night he’d rather forget?
Groom Jake Twombly didn’t get lucky on his wedding night, he got seriously unlucky and ended up spending it in a jail cell. Twombly, 31, apparently enjoyed his wedding festivities a little too much. He got drunk enough that he ended up shoving his groomsmen (whom he thought was dancing… Read More
Workout songs to make your body sing
The right music can put you in the mood for anything, from unbridled romance to absolute fury. It can make your heart soar – or sink, and when it comes to exercise, the right music can help you push through barriers and climb the steepest of slopes or push your… Read More
Project bridal body: Fitness faux pas and how to avoid them
No matter how passionate or dedicated you are to exercising your way to the bridal body of your dreams, if you’re not going about it correctly, you may not be receiving the full benefit of all your hard work. One of the biggest mistakes most people make, says Sydney-based Goodlife… Read More
Processional wedding songs with pizazz
Walking down the aisle on your wedding day is the start of a life-changing journey, so it’s only appropriate you pick a song that best expresses how you and your hubby-to-be feel about each other – and that doesn’t always mean Wagner’s Bridal March, aka Here Comes the Bride. “Your… Read More
YAY! A special gift for me and it’s not even my birthday!
I had such a nice surprise waiting for me at my in-laws place the other night. Phuong’s Aunty had gifted me with the material I needed for the all important “Tea Ceremony” outfit The Tea Ceremony is a Vietnamese tradition. It’s also something I am extremely excited about. Let me explain… Read More
Grooms: Four funky looks for his big day
When it comes to dressing up for your big day, it’s not just brides who get to have all the fun. “Yes, brides get most of the attention on their wedding day, but it’s a big day for the groom too,” says Roderick Ng, fashion commentator and owner of Master/slave,… Read More
DVD review: The Wedding Makers
The Wedding Makers: The Business of Getting Married Rebel Films (rrp $29.95) Rating: PG 8/10 If you thought planning your own wedding was a lot of work, imagine how much more work is involved in planning someone else’s dream day. The Wedding Makers, by Rebel Films, offers a… Read More
Wedding feast faux pas to avoid
When it comes to wedding meals, whether you have a healthy budget or a tight one, a little bit of planning can go a long way towards ensuring a feast that guests will be salivating over for years to come. The trick is keeping your meal simple, opting for good… Read More
Wedding vows to take his (or her) breath away
You don’t have to be Shakespeare to write your own vows, you just have to be sincere. Vows are integral to your wedding ceremony and should be just as unique as you are, so why not write your own? While there’s nothing wrong with standard, pre-written vows, it’s always nice… Read More
10 questions to ask your dress designer
When it comes to choosing or designing your wedding gown, there’s more to consider than just how jaw-droppingly gorgeous you will look as you walk down the aisle. Couture wedding dress designer Karen Willis Holmes shares her 10 most important questions to ask any prospective designer before settling on… Read More
From wow to vow – Bridal bootcamp week 1
For the next 12 weeks, our wedding fitness guru Blake Worral-Thompson will walk you through a health and fitness regime designed to have you looking – and feeling – your best come your big day! Week 1 The hardest part of anything new, not just a new exercise regime, is… Read More
Foods for fat loss
As winter approaches it’s likely that more of us will tend to eat those winter warming foods that taste so good at the time but leave us with a bitter taste in our mouths come August/ September when the weather starts to heat up and the swimsuit makes its return!… Read More
Wedding etiquette, or Itaquette?
Times may have changed but, according to Ita Buttrose, good manners never go out of fashion. And, of course, she’s spot on. Ita may be best known (and admired) for her serious media credentials, but she’s no slouch when it comes to etiquette, or should that be Itaquette? Her… Read More
Getting fit for success in THAT dress
Have you ever got through a whole week without one of your girlfriends mentioned those two words? The two words that dominant the health industry? The two most important words for most brides to be after ‘I do’. Weight loss. It dominants every health and fitness discussion. For a large… Read More
How to choose a wedding photographer
After many years as a wedding photographer, Moira Nell believes there is something truly special about wedding photographs – no matter, she says, how “no matter how old or young or how in or out of love” the couple are! “I can look at wedding photography for hours – just… Read More
How to set wedding weight-loss goals
So, you want to slip into that fabulous wedding dress without needing to hold your breath for 12 hours, eh? Well, the first step is realising that is your goal! It may not sound exciting, but one of the most rewarding parts of any new health regime is setting your… Read More
10 questions for a potential wedding photographer
You only get one shot at your wedding photos. It’s a day filled with lovely, impromptu moments that you can’t just “do again”, so it’s vital to choose a photographer who not only knows how to capture these precious moments, but who is experienced in wedding photography, which is an… Read More
