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Wedding ideas: Wrapping fabric for vases
Fabric is a fabulous way to turn an otherwise ordinary vase into a work of art that can tie into any wedding colour, pattern, theme or texture you desire. A brilliant idea.
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Silver or gold in wedding cakes?
People often think of tones such as gold or bronze when it comes to wedding metallics. But as this divine looking cake shows, silver can also be simply sensational.
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Vintage tea-length gown + gloves
You don’t necessarily see a lot of gloves on modern brides, but there’s something about this outfit that makes them look absolutely perfect. Perhaps it’s the vintage tea-length gown, which is stunning in its own right.
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Chevron tie + vintage cameras
How good does that chevron tie look? The zig-zaggy pattern has long been a favourite with couples for cakes, invitations and the like but we say it also makes for a pretty spectacular fashion standout.
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Stephanie Scott’s sister releases her would-be wedding speech
Today should have been one of the happiest days of NSW teacher Stephanie Scott’s life. It was to have been her wedding day, to her sweetheart Aaron Leeson-Wooley. Instead, just hours before she was to walk down the aisle, her body was found dumped in a national park. To commemorate Stephanie’s life – and what…
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Hugh Jackman congratulates 19th anniversary to his wife
What a lovely shot from Hugh Jackman – to commemorate his 19th wedding anniversary to the equally lovely Deborra-Lee Furness.
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Andy Murray and Kim Sears gear up for luxury April 11 wedding
Scottish tennis star Andy Murray will marry fiancee Kim Sears at Dunblane Cathedral later today in what is being dubbed Scotland’s ‘Royal wedding.’ Their formal cathedral wedding ceremony will be followed by a glamorous wedding reception at Cromlix House Hotel, a luxury 15-room country manor Murray bought in 2013 for about $3.5 million and converted…
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Just hanging out with the children, at our wedding
Love, love, love this shot. It’s everything that’s right about having children at a wedding – fun, spontaneous and full of personality.
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Cootie catchers wedding invitations
Remember making cootie catchers as a child? Back then we did it to try to figure out who we were going to marry. Now we know for sure, they’re fun to bring back, serving as everything from an invitation to a ceremony program.
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Sleeveface: Wedding edition
Heard of sleeveface? It’s a fun idea where people pose with record covers in front of their faces. And we think it works just as well with this twist – using old portraits in a historical home.
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Looks beautiful, let’s eat it!
How beautiful is this? In truth we’d dismantle it straight away to get to the macarons, but it just goes to show how beautifully you can present your food with a little creativity.
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Say “I Do” then read a book
For book-loving brides and grooms, libraries make a great place to say “I do”. And just think of the reading you could do when no one is looking….
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10 art deco inspired wedding cakes
If you are going for a vintage theme for your wedding day then you might want to think about an art deco style. It is the ideal choice for vintage weddings as there are plenty of ways to incorporate the look into all aspects of the wedding from decor to attire and everything in between!…
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A wedding poster of your love story
How cool is this? The bride and groom – who we imagine are big film buffs – turned their own relationship into a great movie poster to welcome guests. They even put it up in lights.
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That’s our favourite song!
There’s so many ways to incorporate ‘your’ story in your wedding. And here’s another beautiful idea. Make the confetti cornets from the sheet music of a song that’s special to you, such as the processional. Then make sure you make mention of it in the program so guests understand the sweet gesture.
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Introduce your “VIP” guests
It’s always great to hear a bride and groom acknowledge their attendants during the speeches. But why wait until then to introduce them? Instead, set up a table at the ceremony with photos – and maybe even a brief bio – so your friends and family know exactly who your VIPs are as they walk…
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Sweet and stylish: pancake pops
We’re always on the lookout for great new trends in wedding food. And as breakfast and brunch become ever more popular for receptions, we think pancake pops are just the right combination of sweet and stylish to serve your guests.
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Bride-to-be goes missing just days before her wedding
The mother of missing NSW teacher Stephanie Scott has said her daughter, who is due to marry this weekend, did not have cold feet. Stephanie, who was last seen on Easter Sunday, planned to wed fiancee Aaron Woolley on Saturday in the NSW town of Eugowra, however her whereabouts is currently unknown. Police and Stephanie’s…
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Melbourne man’s (awesome) best man’s speech goes viral
An emotional best-man’s speech by Melbourne songwriter Daniel Buccheri’s has gone viral after it was uploaded to YouTube on Friday. Instead of giving a traditional spoken best-man’s speech at his brother’s wedding last month, Daniel used his musical skills to create a tear-jerking medley of popular love songs – all using his own words. His…
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What’s behind the name RK5400
Its name may be extremely plain, RK5400, but this Romona Keveza gown is anything but! With so many beautiful lines, both hard and soft, the overall look changes depending on what angle you’re viewing it from!
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Carrots, they’re good for your eyes
You’ve seen fruit used to stunning effect in floral arrangements and centrepieces, so why not vegetables? Especially when you consider how stunning these carrots look against such a vibrant palette.
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Love is in the ampersand
Ampersands make a great decorative element on invitations and the like. But we also think they make for a pretty great photo prop for the bride & groom (see what we did there?).
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Urban farm wedding
We’re going to go out on a limb and say this is the first wedding we’ve seen that’s not just on a farm, but on a farm on a rooftop in Brooklyn. And the best bit of all? Instead of sitting in rows marked by chairs, the guests stood between rows of fresh produce. So…
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Second life for the bridesmaids bouquets
We all know what happens to the bride’s bouquet at the reception, so why not give the bridesmaids’ flowers a second life as well? Simply pop them into a mason jar and you have a readymade centrepiece or design feature to liven up your tables.
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All you need is love
It may have been the Beatles who explained that “all you need is love“, but we’re more inspired by Billy Idol when we look at this amazing ceremony space. Like he says, it really is a nice day for a white wedding.
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Play THIS funky music Dj!
Some people need no excuse to hit the dance floor. Others could do with a little more encouragement. Either way there’s one thing that will help get their toes tapping – and that’s the arrival of a song they love. How to get it? Simple – just ask them, with a song request card that…
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The cutest forks ever!
OK, we may have just wanted an excuse to talk about cake, but we also genuinely love the idea of using engraved vintage wedding forks to eat it. Seems like a lovely way to pay tribute to the time and effort that went into making it.
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Beach wedding: Ceremony and reception
A beach wedding doesn’t have to end with the ceremony. Instead, take advantage of your prime waterside position for a stunningly styled sit down with guests.
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Take a taxi to your seat!
Why would you have your guests walk to their assigned seats when they could, quite literally, take a taxi? It’s a cute and quirky idea that could be replicated with anything from London cabs to something from Hot Wheels.
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Wedding photo flip book
Photo booths bring out the fun, creativity and occasional naughty moment among guests. The images are usually preserved on CDs and in a photo book, but something else fun to create would be a photo flip book, where a quick flick would give a wonderful insight into the various moods and levels of cheekiness through…
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Wedding cake made of cake pops
This beautiful confection created from cake pops absolutely fits under the category of ‘almost too good to eat’. But we have to stress the word ‘almost’. If we ever found ourselves in a room with it, we could in no way guarantee its safety.
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10 fun (and crazy) facts about kissing
Kissing comes in many flavours, from quick and friendly pecks on the cheek to deep, toe-curling smooches that really pack a punch. But, as pleasurable as kissing can be (and, boy, can it be pleasurable), romantic kissing is actually a scientific act that helps us assess potential mates. It even has a scientific name, osculation,…
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15 iconic wedding gowns to amaze and inspire
There’s a reason wedding gowns are known as “the dress”. They’re one of the most important frocks you’ll ever buy – and decisions such as colour, length, layering, material and neckline are just the beginning. To help get you inspired and excited, we’ve pulled together 15 iconic celebrity gowns that share a devotion to style, class and…
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10 fabulous and creative ways to use brown paper bags at your wedding
Once upon a time the humble brown paper bag most often featured in a school lunch box protecting a sandwich. But those days are long gone, as clever brides and grooms realise what a versatile addition they can be to a wedding. Here’s 10 great ideas for using them in inventive – even unexpected –…
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All you need is the Prince now!
If there’s one thing we know about Cinderella, it’s that she can wear a shoe. And in honour of the new movie version of the fairytale starring our own Cate Blanchett, Jimmy Choo has created this tribute to her iconic glass slippers. So worth turning into a pumpkin at midnight for.
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Literally Save the Date
We love this (very) literal take on ‘saving the date’ to encourage guests to pencil your big day in on their calendar.
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Wedding decor ideas: golden glitter on glassware
Looking to add a little pizazz to your reception table glassware? Add some glitter in a shade that matches your overall theme, but you can’t go too far wrong with golden glitter, can you?
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3D wedding invitations
Whoa! This is, without doubt, one of the coolest wedding ‘things’ we’ve seen in a long time. The folk at Wed 3D (http://ewed.us/b2y4M) use hi-tech 3D printers to create 100% personalised wedding invites in myriad shapes and designs, as well as 3D wedding bunting and, even, bomboniere! They sent us in this 3D vase on…
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A-truck-tive wedding photo 🙂
This, erm, very a-truck-tive wedding photo pits the vibrant colours of the bridal party against a beautiful blue sky, an expanse of green grass and those shiny, shiny trucks. Great idea!
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Eloping – melon edition
Oh, dear! We found The Big Book of Dad Jokes and couldn’t resist sharing this. 🙂
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For a good week start!
Happy Monday, folks! We’re kicking off the week with three of our favourite things, all of which make for a memorable wedding cake: Strawberry icing, beautiful blooms – and macarons!
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For a Gatsby styled wedding
Ivory and white bridesmaids dresses are becoming more common amongst modern brides and, though this one is aimed at bridesmaids, we think it would make the perfect wedding dress at a Gatsby-themed wedding.
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Arrive at the ceremony in style, but get someone to row
Ohhh! Imagine being rowed across a picturesque lake to arrive at your uber romantic shoreside wedding ceremony…Tres Romatique!
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Know your priorities!
I want a marriage more beautiful than my wedding! Hear! Hear!
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With your bridesmaids at sunset!
What a magical sunset shot of a bride with all her ombre-clad maids. Must get this shot!
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Milord, a letter carrying good news!
Add a serious dash of sophistication to your wedding invitations with a golden wax seal! Yep, A WAX SEAL, which is most definitely no longer just for royalty!
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Is that the bouquet though?
Peek-a-boo! Who needs flowers in bouquet?
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Rustic reception table setting
Now THIS is what you call a reception table setting. We don’t know where to look first, but that home-made bomboniere sitting in the middle of place setting looks divine!
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So it’s the Eiffel Tower, but look at the newlyweds!
Even without the iconic Eiffel Tower in the background, this lovely wedding photo would still catch our eye!
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Single (tier cake) for a wedding
For couples wanting a simple and tier-less wedding cake, this charming single-tier offering proves your cake needn’t be overly complex to pack a punch.
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You can call them “the swoon shoes”
Excuse us while we swoooooon! Imagine floating up the aisle in these glittering Alexander McQueen heels. ♥
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Sophie Hunter’s Valentino wedding dress revealed
It’s taken about six weeks, but we’ve finally gotten a sneak peek at Sophie Hunter’s rather stunning wedding gown. Director Sophie, aka Mrs Benedict Cumberbatch, wed the Sherlock and 12 Years as a Slave actor on the Isle of Wight on Valentine’s Day but little more is known about their intimate ceremony. The gown’s designers,…
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Ed Sheeran crashes couple’s wedding – to sing their first dance song
As if we needed another reason to love British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, or his best-selling song Thinking Out Loud, any more than we already do… Sheeran, who is currently touring Australia and New Zealand, recently performed the hit song as a surprise for a Sydney couple whose wedding was organised by KIIS FM radio hosts…
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How Mariah Carey does karaoke >)
Here’s our Friday funny, folks – and you’re guaranteed to smile – and, maybe, even break into song! It’s Mariah Carey doing karaoke – to Mariah Carey…along with James Corden. Hilarious! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2iwQoKD6mg&feature=player_detailpage
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Celebrity engagement ring selfies with sparkle…
We do love celebrity engagement selfies, especially when they’re accompanied by a big, fat rock! Here are some of our favourite celeb engagement ring selfies: Iggy Azalea Twenty-five-year-old Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea announced her engagement to LA Lakers’ basketball player Nick Young on instagram. Along with two other images of the newly engaged pair, she…
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Dream wedding locations: Santorini!
If you could marry anywhere in the world, where would you choose to wed? We’ll go first: Santorini!
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NZ’s cricket hero Elliott to miss sister’s wedding
In what will be the biggest week of his cricketing career, New Zealand hero Grant Elliott will also face great sadness: In order to play in this weekend’s Cricket World Cup, he must miss his sister’s wedding. After a stellar performance in the New Zealand vs South Africa World Cup semi-final, one that saw the…
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I planned my wedding – in 10 days!
If you’re feeling a little stressed about having to plan your wedding in a few months or, 20.4 months, which is the average length of an engagement, spare a thought for American bride Lucy Taylor who pulled off her entire wedding in just 10 days. “My fiance and I had been engaged for about a…