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Frilled to bits: a classic cake makes a comeback

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Friday, May 24th, 2013
Frilled to bits - frilled wedding cakes

It’s corny as hell, but we’re frilled to bits with the latest trend in wedding cakes – ruffles. The simple, but stunning effect is an older, very traditional icing technique that’s making a comeback among modern brides looking for a wedding cake that’s a little bit different. Canadian cake maker… Read More

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Maternity wedding gowns that wow

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Monday, May 20th, 2013
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Finding something comfortable and flattering to wear when you’re pregnant isn’t easy, but finding a wedding dress that’s comfortable and flattering when you’re pregnant is near impossible. With more and more pregnant brides proud to show off their bumps on their big days, Ontario-based gown designer Tina Mak has turned… Read More

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10 mouth-watering fruit cake alternatives

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Heidi's Dream Cakes wedding cake

A Royal Icing covered, multi-tiered fruit cake may be a traditional wedding favourite, but it’s hardly the only choice. Whether you’d like to serve something a little different or simply do not want a heavy fruit cake with rich icing, modern brides have plenty of alternatives. Expert cake maker and… Read More

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The hottest wedding colour trends for 2013

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Friday, May 10th, 2013
The hottest wedding colours of 2013

2013 is a big year for change. While traditional colours and themes will always be favourites, this year’s brides are bolder and more game to try new things, new colours and new combinations. Coloured wedding dresses are already becoming more common but we’ve scoured our colour palettes and inspiration boards… Read More

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Wedding gear you can use after the wedding

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Monday, April 8th, 2013
Earrings from Fletcher and Grace

One of the best things about getting married (aside from the whole new hubby thing) is you get to buy lots of pretty “stuff” – and you get to show it off! I mean, seriously, as gorgeous as some bridal gowns are, you can’t exactly wear them to your Christmas… Read More

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Blogger challenge: Style a tall, thin bride. What do you think?

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Friday, February 22nd, 2013
The Glen showcase - blogger's challenge

Melbourne’s The Glen shopping centre last week held a wedding bloggers challenge in which three Australian wedding blogs were asked to style a Mariana Hardwick gown using only accessories from The Glen shopping centre. As Australia’s No.1 wedding website, we were asked to style Amber, a tall, thin bride wearing… Read More

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Choosing the perfect perfume for your perfect day

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Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Chanel No.5, a classic smell for a traditional wedding

  As a bride-to-be, you’ll spend hours fretting about the smallest wedding-day related decisions: what shape, size and colour the table scatters at your reception should be; what order your songs should be played in; what shades of green ought to be present in your bouquet. The list goes on.… Read More

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WWW – Wishing well wording that won’t offend

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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Wishing well wording for weddings

Whether you’re asking for a loan, a pay raise or for guests to contribute to a wishing well at your wedding, requests for money can be difficult, if not downright embarrassing. That’s why asking guests for cash presents rather than traditional wrapped gifts can be awkward. However with many couples… Read More

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Eye-catching guest book alternatives: Fingerprint trees

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Monday, March 5th, 2012
The Fingerprint tree

If you’re after a fun but unusual alternative to the humble address book, a fingerprint tree is a unique and creative way to remember who attended your wedding day, or any big event for that matter. The premise is simple, provide guests with an image of a bare tree as… Read More

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Hard boiled bomboniere bonanza

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Monday, August 15th, 2011
Hard  Boiled Rock Candy

Justin Johnson has just about the coolest job title one could imagine. He’s a Master Lolly Maker. Not just a mere lolly maker, but a master lolly maker. Having spent 10 years perfecting his craft, Justin now co-owns Hardboiled Rockcandy, headquartered in Melbourne’s South-East and, in the six months they’ve… Read More

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Inspiring ideas for adding pizazz to your big day

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Friday, June 10th, 2011
Personalised cake toppers from Special Treats by Carolyn

Weddings may have a relatively fixed format, but every wedding  is different, just as every bridal couple is different. But there are many things you can do to add a little pizazz to your big day, not just to impress your guests, but to put your individual stamp on one… Read More

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Wedding trends, May 2011

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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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Dramatic – and utterly gorgeous. They’re the words that best sum up Vera Wang’s Spring 2012 bridal collection, a celebration of tulle, lace and the Paris Opera, all of which provided inspiration and will surely set a trend for upcoming nuptials. Unveiled during New York Bridal Week last month (April… Read More

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