Wedding Planning & Inspiration Blog
Does a Concierge Service Really Make Your Wedding Day Easier?
When you plan a wedding, you already have a vision about what you want. The sparkles, glitters, and camera flashes...
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Tips for Designing a Wedding That Flows Seamlessly from Ceremony to Celebration
There are wedding receptions people talk about for years, and ones they politely describe as lovely. The difference is rarely...
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Why On-Site Accommodation Transforms the Wedding Experience for Couples and Guests
There is a moment on most wedding days where the clock becomes the enemy. Someone needs to leave to beat...
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How do I choose a good celebrant?
They may go for the cheapest. They may not meet them in person. They may blindly act on the recommendation...
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Why do most couples have a wedding cake?
In the distant past it was common for grooms to take a bite of bread at their wedding, crumbling the rest over...
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Should I let guests bring their children to my wedding?
The simple answer is – it depends. Children can be very cute and photogenic when dressed up, particularly at the...
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Where does ‘Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue’ come from?
This tradition dates all the way back to the Victorian era Where these old, new, borrowed, and blue items were...
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Why are wedding dresses traditionally white?
White is often associated with purity, which is why it’s thought of as the traditional colour for virgin brides. But...
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Why do grooms have a best man?
The risk of a runaway bride must have been around for quite some time, because the best man’s former duty...
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Should I use eBay for my wedding?
Brides these days love a bargain or two. And why not? Let’s face it, a wedding is a costly event...
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What music do I need for my ceremony?
Nowadays you have a lot of choice at your finger tips. Online music has made it easy to access a...
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Will my guests enjoy themselves responsibly?
Hopefully your guests will celebrate your wedding and enjoy themselves. If you have any concerns that some may go too...
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What do we do with our cake?
Usually after formally cutting your wedding cake the venue will distribute it to your guests. You may ask them to...
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Is it OK for some of the wedding cake to be fake?
Absolutely – in fact it is quite common. With the advent of several television shows showcasing decorative cake making, peoples’...
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Don’t people want to come to my wedding?
Nowadays people are very slack in responding to wedding invitations. So don’t take it personally if by the time of...
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What can you do with a cake that’s really different?
Sharing a wedding cake symbolises the bridal couple sharing their first meal together. Traditionally cakes had several tiers. The lower...
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The shoe game. Corny or fun?
The Shoe Game is probably the most popular wedding reception game because it can be fun for both for the...
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What wedding favours (bonbonieres) are popular?
Wedding favours, also called bonbonnieres, are gifts from the bride and groom to their guests as a symbolic thank you...
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What are couples doing that is really different?
Donut walls are very popular, either during pre-dinner drinks or later in the reception as a final snack after dessert....
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Are there any pre-ceremony traditions?
In years gone past it was regarded as being bad luck to see the bride before the ceremony. This actually started...
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Why are there bridesmaids?
Ever wonder why bridesmaids are often asked to wear matching dresses to support the bride? It wasn’t always to ensure...
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Do couples still throw the bouquet and remove the garter?
Traditionally towards the end of the reception, the bride will throw a bouquet to all the single ladies and the...
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Six ways you can save money on your wedding reception
Venue costs are a significant part of any wedding budget Usually because food and drinks are provided to all of...
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How should you leave your wedding reception?
Farewelling you at the end of the reception is the culmination of the celebration. At Australian weddings the traditional way...
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Bonbonieres – should I bother?
Years ago the traditional gifts were a small organza style bag of sugar coated almonds or chocolates. Nowadays a quick...
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We can’t dance! Does it matter?
While the cutting of the cake symbolises the bridal couple sharing their first meal together, the dance represents their ‘entrance...
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Should you organise a winter wedding differently?
Winter weddings can be magical, with cooler weather, lush green gardens and softer light for photographs. However, there are some...
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Who should make a speech?
Speeches and toasts are a traditional part of the reception which symbolise the bond of friendship between all those present. ...
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DJ or band? Which is better? How do I choose?
bands are generally significantly more expensive than DJs. Bands can be more interactive with the crowd, but DJs have more...
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Is a wishing well appropriate?
particularly as brides and grooms are increasingly living together before their wedding. In fact most weddings have them nowadays. It...
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What can we do about the weather?
other than arrange back ups for everything you are planning to do outside. In recent years we’ve had hail on...
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When should I ask guests to arrive at my ceremony?
Fortunately nowadays guests are fairly punctual. In fact in our experience many are arriving particularly early. It is therefore very...
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Should I have a Photo Booth?
Having a booth set up for photos is a great way to ensure people are being snapped at your wedding...
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Should my friend be my MC?
At most venues this will usually be your wedding coordinator, who is trained and will perform the role professionally. It...
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Don’t be late!
The best way to ensure you don’t miss out on anything is to be well planned and try to stick...
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Should I invite children?
While some children are well behaved, others are not and can cause significant distractions at very inappropriate times. They can...
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How can I get my partner more involved in our wedding?
Weddings are usually all about the bride. While some grooms will be more involved, in reality they are the exception....
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Do we need to have a rehearsal?
Since you will need to be in specific places at the start of your ceremony, you will not be there...
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