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Matt doesnt want to wear a tie for the wedding…
My fiance Matt said that he doesn’t want to wear a tie for our wedding. We’ve been talking about the overall look of the wedding and what he wants, and he has decided on grey suits, white shirts, grey waistcoats but no tie! I’m OK with it but it seems… Read More
My best friend says I’m too fat to be her bridesmaid. Now I don’t want to go to the wedding. Is that petty?
My best friend since high school has chosen three virtual strangers to be her bridesmaids. She told me that I’m too fat to be a bridesmaid and that it will wreck her wedding photos. I’m a size 20. She’s a size 12. She’s invited me to the wedding, but I… Read More
Bridal budgets: don’t let paying off your wedding become a life-long commitment
Between the cost of your gown, the reception and the wedding and engagement rings, it’s hardly surprising to learn the average Australian wedding typically costs upwards of $36,000. While many couples hold weddings for significantly less (and significantly more), getting married can be an expensive business, but with a little… Read More
He said, She said: The Proposal
SHE SAID After eight great years together, it was no surprise that I said ‘yes’ when Jared proposed, however the day was still full of surprises. Since we started dating, I had been bugging him to take to me to the Twelve Apostles (or the eight remaining Apostles which is… 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
America’s longest marriage comes to an end
America’s longest marriage ended this week after 102-year-old Victoria Wrubel died on Monday. Victoria (nee Puvalowski) married Steven Wrubel in 1929, when she was just 18 years old and he was 20. That was 83 years ago. The couple married in Parisville, Michigan where they both grew up and, last… Read More
Wedding gear you can use after the wedding
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
I love my fiance, but I hate my engagement ring. What should I do?
I feel like a horrible person. I love my fiance but I absolutely loathe the engagement ring he gave me. It’s not about the cost or size of the ring, it’s about how it looks. It’s ugly. I simply cannot wear this for the rest of my life. What should… Read More
The art of personalised wedding invitations
Smythson, the exclusive 126-year-old British stationer who has created invitations and stationery for the world’s various royal families, Madonna and Grace Kelly, recently took a leap into the 21st century by allowing anyone with an internet connection the ability order and personalise their world-famous, hand-crafted wedding invitations online. While it’s… Read More
My ‘forever’ engagement ring has arrived.
HE SAID: Knowing Jess has great taste, I bought her a temporary ring for when I popped the question, but always intended on buying her a ‘forever’ ring that we could shop for together. We visited so many jewellery stores but couldn’t find the perfect “forever” ring. We were almost… Read More
Vera Wang on how to choose the perfect wedding dress – and veil
Queen of the coloured couture wedding gown Vera Wang has shared her advice on choosing the perfect colour for your wedding gown – as well as the perfect veil. Wang, who is known for the bold use of colour and texture in her bridal gown collections, encourages brides to step… Read More
The most important keepsake… Photographs!
He Says This bloke’s ugly mug needs some soft light and good angles so as no to be stomach churning, particularly next to my gorgeous wife-to-be. I gotta trust the person behind the lens to use just the right trickery for me. But seriously, our memories of the day will… Read More
4000+ diamonds makes for a $51-million wedding cake
Believe it or not, this is the world’s most expensive wedding cake, allegedly valued at a whopping $51 million (£32.4 million). Yep, guaranteed to blow even the biggest wedding budget, this fairly simple, eight-tier doughy delight is emblazoned with more than 4000 diamonds, skyrocketing its value well beyond the typical… Read More
My DIY circus themed engagement invitations
I knew exactly what type of invitation I wanted but I just couldn’t seem to find the perfect one in any samples that I was shown.So, I thought I would give it a go of making them myself. Materials I used: Candy Striped metallic paper – I found… Read More
So, you’re engaged. Now what?
Congratulations on your engagement! Your journey up the aisle is an exciting one that, generally, comes along just once in a lifetime. However, once that ring is on their finger, some brides find it one of the most stressful periods in their lives – but it doesn’t have to be.… Read More
Who pays for bridesmaids’ dresses etc?
Ah, this is the question that leads to so many ruffled feathers. Who pays for the bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories, the couple or the actual bridesmaids? The answer varies from couple to couple and, even, from culture to culture but there are three possibilities: – In many countries, it is… Read More
Wedding colour decided, dusty pink!
I’m so excited. There are 435 days to go until my wedding day! And I finally decided on a colour for the wedding. It’s going to be dusty pink for the bridesmaids and grey for the men’s suits. It took me a while to decide on this colour as I… Read More
Yay! I finally found my wedding photographer
So, its been a while since my last post, only because I have just spent a lot of time doing some research on our photographer! Photographs are really, really important to Matt and I, so we definitely want to get a great one whose pictures we love! I hear so… Read More
The wedding photo banned by Facebook
It’s one of Jo-Hanna Gordon’s favourite moments from her wedding day, feeding her six-and-a-half-month-old son Andy before heading off to church to marry his father. But not everyone sees the beauty in the image and, after a Facebook user reported the image, it was removed, much to the 25-year-old Canberra… Read More
I found my venue – or maybe fate did?
I have to share this story with you all… I have found my venue! After all our searching we have found the perfect place for us! It is beautiful, elegant, but also quite rustic! The gardens are perfect for photos and it has beautiful waterfalls and rivers. The best thing… Read More
We almost missed our wedding – because of traffic.
If you think traffic in your neck of the woods is bad, spare a thought for Isle of Wight couple Jason and Briana Gilliam. Traffic on England’s largest island was so bad on their wedding day last week, they ended up sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic – for nearly six hours!… Read More
Em’s peanut butter cups
I decided to do a chocolate theme, as mentioned in my preparations for my engagement party, and I was thinking of different chocolates to make. Dillan (My fiance’s son) said to me ”You should make peanut butter chocolates” at first I laughed, but then I thought – why not? It was such a good idea and so… Read More
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ secret wedding
Gossip Girl Blake Lively wed Hollywood hunk Ryan Reynolds in a hush-hush wedding ceremony over the weekend – and they did it in style, picking the mansion featured in that super-romantic chick flick, The Notebook. The glamourous couple, who met on the set of The Green Lantern, wed in a… Read More
Here comes the bride – on a jetpack
Californian couple Amanda Volf and Grant Engler love the water. No, they really love the water. So much so, that last week the beach-loving duo donned $90,000 water-powered jetpacks and married while “hovering” above the sea. The groom, 25, wore a black wetsuit (complete with white bow tie) and the… Read More
And the bride wore… mouse ears!
UK couple Julie Webb-Flint and her hubby Jason love Disney. They really, really, really LOVE Disney. So much so, when the Disney-obsessed couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last month it had a Disney theme – and the bride ditched the white dress and veil, opting instead for a Minnie… Read More
Spooky stuff: Graveyard weddings on the rise
Here in Australia we’re used to wide, open, and lovely green spaces, but in other parts of the world, particularly crammed cities such as New York, space is at a premium. So, couples looking for unique, or even green spaces in which to hold an outdoor ceremony or reception must… Read More
Married Olympics couple banned from sharing a room
Aussie shooter Russell Mark and his wife Lauryn are none-too-pleased their time in the Olympic Village will be spent apart. The couple, both members of the Australian Olympic shooting team, have been banned by officials from sharing a room during the Games. Mark claims the ban punishes him and Lauryn… Read More
Third time lucky for Drew Barrymore?
We’re hoping it’s a case of third time lucky for mum-to-be Drew Barrymore who wed art consultant Will Kopelman in a vintage-inspired ceremony in the backyard of their $5.7 million Californian mansion on Saturday (June 2). It’s the third marriage for Hollywood sweetheart Drew who is five months pregnant with… Read More
Welcome to Easy Weddings new online shop!
Easy Weddings is proud to announce our new online wedding store. Yes, after nearly a year’s work, the doors to the Easy Weddings shop are officially open and the result is Australia’s largest range of wedding products, everything from decorations and invitations to bomboniere and bridal shoes. We’ve hand-picked… Read More
Karishma & Craig – The Big Day!
So finally we get to the big day! I was up at 6:30am with my sister, after a flock of noisy birds outside my window decided 6am would be a good time to start screeching! Craig was awake from 4am, as his best man was really sick and he had… Read More
The final countdown!
Hello possums! I thought I would give you guys all a run down of the week before the big day! I was still working on Tuesday and got sufficiently embarrassed by the whole office with a lovely card and gift. On Wednesday I went and had my final dress fitting… Read More
Things I wish I had known 12 months ago!
One of the most frequently uttered phrases on our site from brides after their wedding day is “don’t sweat the small stuff”. Now this is wonderful advice, but when you spend hours cutting and pasting invites, sewing fabric flowers, and making tissue paper pom-pom’s it can be difficult to find… Read More
Inside a stretch limo. Wow!
If you’re considering a stretch limo for your big day, you’ll love this peek inside a modified 10-seater Chrysler 300C stretch limo. They’re as elegant on the inside as on the outside, but the gorgeous internal lighting instantly kicks you (and your entire bridal party) into party mood whether it’s… Read More
Going above and beyond!
One of the favourite parts of our wedding has got to be, hands down, our celebrant; David Schneider of Professional Ceremonies. David is easy going, knowledgeable and pretty funny – but don’t tell him I said that. I have had the pleasure of working with David from both sides of the industry.… Read More
Invite only – choosing wedding invitations with pizazz
Wedding invitations. They’re more than merely pretty pieces of paper informing guests of the date and place of your nuptials. They can be works of art, truly beautiful creations that reflect your unique style, but also they give guests their first inkling of what your big day may hold. “Your… Read More
Mastering the art of wedding entertainment
Wedding music is a fairly important component of any wedding – with the exception of the bride, groom and celebrant! We search for countless hours trying to find the perfect songs that represent who were are as a couple and what we want to convey to the guests. I know… Read More
Wedding Top Tips from an Angel…
Well sort of! She is in fact my makeup artist – Melani Fink of BlackCatsAngel Designs. Not only is she a Makeup Artist, Photographer and Jewellery Designer, she is also a great friend. Mel and I have had contact since I started working at Easy Weddings and her bubbly personality… Read More
Serendipity…In every sense of the word
We have had a few ups and downs with our wedding planning. One of the downs was having to find another wedding photographer. Out of all the things we had to deal with – this sent both Craig and I into panic mode. We were five months out from the… Read More
67 days to go – but I need more time!
I’m not sure when 305 turned into 67 but seeing the notification in my EW Planning tools was enough to make me dizzy! We are almost down to the home stretch and I have been productive! I have finally found a cake maker – the very talented Emily – who… Read More
From beaches to the helter skelter of Ho Chi Minh city
So we’ve left all the beaches and we’re heading back into the city. Mind you it’s not like the city of Sydney. Ho Chi Minh is hot, humid and sticky! But don’t let that deter you from coming here. The city is a hodge podge mix of old style french… Read More
Our own slice of paradise in sunny Koh Samui
Infinity pools, top floor balcony with it’s own private jacuzzi and an amazing sunset view! That’s exactly what we got to see from the beautifully appointed room we’d been given at the Sareeraya Villas and Suites Resort in Koh Samui If you’re after a relaxing, pampering break, then you have… Read More
Hen’s night fun and games
Well I finally got to be the HEN and all I can say now is “I WANT TO DO IT ALL AGAIN!”. I just loved getting glammed up and sexy! My cousin booked an apartment at the Mantra 2 Bond St, Sydney and lucky for us we got upgraded to… Read More
Bridal Dilemma No.3 – My photographer had to pull out. Gulp!
Just when I think everything is going swimmingly, bam! The Universe decides I’m not busy enough! Due to unforseen circumstances our photographer had to cancel for our wedding day. Which was heart breaking enough, but to add the hunt for a new photographer to my list had me a wee… Read More
Koh Phi Phi, only wish Leo was there too!
Remember that hottie Leo and the beautiful island he was filmed on for the movie “The Beach” Well I can tell you now, that the vivid greens, pinks, reds of the flowers and the trees and the azure blue waters in that movie are ALL real! The place is a… Read More
If I ever forget my wedding date…
Whew! After a 9 hour flight we’ve finally reached Phuket. We’re met at the airport by the representatives from the Destination Asia group who will be taking us to the La Flora Resort at Patong Beach. She hands us these beautiful hand made floral bracelets and then bows her head… Read More
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