Archives: Articles
-
Feeling funky?
Here’s an idea for the funkiest of brides, wear a wedding romper! Yep, we’re not kidding. This ruffled playsuit from ASOS features a deep v-line, textured mesh ruffle underlays with side pockets and a side zip – and it looks pretty darn cool.
-
Excited woman falls to death after clifftop proposal
A Bulgarian woman had died in Ibiza after falling off a cliff moments after her boyfriend proposed. Dimitrina Dimitrova, 29, became so excited after her beau asked for her hand in marriage, she started jumping up and down. However, she lost her balance and fell off the nearly 20m high. She is believed to have…
-
Gaultier kicks off Paris fashion week with wedding bells – and curlers!
Haute couture designer Jean Paul Gaultier has kicked off his show at Paris Fashion Week with more than a few head-turning wedding gowns – and there wasn’t a meringue-style dress to be seen! His entire show was set to an upbeat ’80s pop soundtrack that included, of course, Billy Idol’s White Wedding. The Spring Summer…
-
Hang it as a painting!
Not only could you use this thoughtfully created (and lovely looking) sign at your wedding reception, you could hang it up in your home after your big day as a lifelong – and very happy – reminder! 🙂
-
The more the merrier or one is enough?
How fun! Today, I heard about two sisters who married two brothers – on the same day, no less! Would you consider a double wedding? Have you ever attended one?
-
Company guarantees sunshine on your big day – for a price…
Rain can ruin even the most perfectly planned wedding but, since couples can’t control the weather, they simply have to cross their fingers and hope for the best – until now, that is. An English business is claiming to guarantee fair weather on your big day – for a price, of course. The company, Oliver’s…
-
Pro tip on picking your wedding gown
How true this quote from Ines Di Santo is: The most important thing to picking the right (wedding) dress is it has to match your personality!
-
Laser cut and refined
From movies to printers, it seems everything’s going 3D these days – including wedding invitations. These laser cut deeee-lights are called Baltic and they’re from Wedding Paper Divas.
-
Va Va Voom in ivory!
This retro-look ivory wedding gown features a gorgeous caged top, bateau neckline, cap sleeves, a waistline bow – and loads of va va va voom!
-
Combine elegance and romance and you’re good to go!
Everything about this rustic wedding screams elegant romance, including the bride’s coat! And who doesn’t love a groom-holding-the-bouquet shot? Image: j.woodbery photography
-
Crown ring for a princess
Oh, a crown ring fit for a princess bride. We love how the look changes so vastly depending on the angle.
-
Daring bridal underwear idea
Well, this ain’t bridal underwear like your grandma wore! It’s a seamless plunge body suit with an extremely low back and convertible straps that will allow you to wear just about any style of wedding gown. Erm, we just hope you don’t need to go to the bathroom on your wedding day! Ehem…
-
With a whole heart…
Aww. What a lovely sign for your wedding day: With my whole heart, for my whole life. <3
-
The perfect pastel trio
With it’s lace upper bodice and magnificently pastel shades, these Tania Olsen Designs gowns would suit a bridesmaid at a modern or vintage wedding – and your best gals could even wear them again as evening dresses! Now THAT’S practical!
-
What do you want?
Hear, hear! I want a marriage more beautiful than my wedding!
-
Delicate blooms and a train chapel, makes for an amazing dress!
Sooo many delicate blooms, we don’t know where to look but it’s the satin and lace made-to-order dress that’s absolutely beguiling with its chapel train! Image: Prom Dress V.
-
Groom’s choice!
So, apparently this is what happens when the groom gets to choose the wedding cake! LOL.
-
Perfect updo + pearl earrings!
A simple updo that curls off to one side, paired with lace and pearls! ♥ Really elegant and stylish!
-
Always – best wedding vows ever
Awww. What a wonderful, wonderful sentiment, and some lovely inspiration for your wedding vows. <3
-
Don’t laugh, this is important!
Ah, the lengths I go to for my job! I was in a (very busy) shop and saw these on display. Naturally, I whipped out my phone to take a picture. I didn’t realise how odd I must have looked taking photos of underwear until two girls passed me and burst out laughing! 🙂
-
Two wedding venues showcases this week!
Ohh! We can’t wait for Wednesday (28/01) and Thursday (29/01), when two of Melbourne’s most fabulous (and funky) venues, Carousel and Harbour Room, will fling open their doors for their wedding showcases. Couples who attend will enjoy plenty of entertainment and, aside from being able to inspect the venue, they’ll also enjoy some delectable treats…
-
Old-fashioned for….well everybody!
An old-fashioned couple had an old-fashioned wedding and it was just lovely and, well, old-fashioned! They even had a horse and carriage! Very Downtown-Abbey-like! Image: Harwell Photography
-
Ask Tony Abott…
We couldn’t help but have a little chuckle when we read this competition entry form from a recent expo. It’s been filled in by same-sex couple April and Diane whose answer to the question of when they will be married was: “Ask Tony Abbott…” 😉
-
Bridesmaids dresses on a budget
Hold up! Did someone say rentable bridesmaids’ dresses? Two sisters from Melbourne have set up Simply Borrowed – Bridesmaid Dresses, a new business renting out bridesmaid’ gowns – from $80! What a fabulous idea – and what fabulous dresses, non?
-
The five Golden Rules for buying a wedding (or bridesmaid) dress online
We’ve all heard the horror stories of online wedding dress shopping gone bad: The wrong sizing, the terrible material or a finished product that looks absolutely nothing like the photographed design. It’s enough to make a bride think twice. But it is possible to find an online wedding dress that delivers on expectation – with…
-
10 unique – and very funky – Save the Date ideas
Engagements are contagious – one comes out of the blue and before you know it, three more friends pop the question before the week is out. When your number is up, stake your claim early to avoid wedding date wars and ensure your day takes priority with these unique save the date ideas guaranteed to…
-
Keep your bouquet fresh and lively
Here’s one way to ensure the bride’s bouquet, and those of her bridesmaids, stay fresh (and not floppy) for her big walk down the aisle, especially on a hot summer’s day: Place them in a vase or (pretty) jar with a little water.
-
Straight out of a Baz Luhrmann movie
Such a rich and romantic look, you’d swear Baz Luhrmann had something to do with this wedding shoot!
-
Key questions to ask your wedding photographer
We’ve all heard the old adage a picture tells 1000 words. And nowhere is this more true than weddings, which makes the choice of photographer one of the most important decisions a couple has to make. But how do you get it right when there are so many factors to consider – not just with…
-
So what if it rains!
The weather outside was frightful for this UK couple’s wedding day, so photographer, Ryan Browne Photography, had to improvise indoors – and what a result!
-
Nothing that a little duct tape won’t fix
So, this is what happens when you ask hubby to pick up a card for a baby shower. LOL! 🙂
-
Create inspiring photos on your big day!
Look at the unbeatable glints of excitement in the eyes of this gorgeous bride and groom. Ahhh, young love! Photos: B. Jones Photography.
-
10 awesome wedding dances
The good, the bad and the slightly perplexing; we’ve seem them all. YouTube is home to some of the best wedding dances ever to hit the small screen, and here is a compilation of 10 that – for better or worse – particularly stand out: 1. Weighing in at a whopping 86,500,405 views and counting…
-
Quote: Little girls with dreams become women with vision…
Little girls with dreams become women with vision… Yes, indeed they do!
-
Scott Disick on marrying Kourtney Kardashian: “If it’s not broke then don’t fix it.”
Those waiting for hear news of another Kardashian wedding are going to have to wait a little longer – forever, perhaps. Scott Disick, partner of Kim’s big sis, Kourtney, says he and Kourts won’t be marrying any time soon because the couple simply don’t “have time.” Scott, 31, who has been in a relationship with…
-
Stephen Fry marries Elliot Spencer
British comedian, actor, author and all-around entertainment genius Stephen Fry has married his partner, 27-year-old writer Elliot Spencer, just two weeks after announcing their engagement. Stephen, 57, announced the happy news to his 8.5 million Twitter followers in a typically amusing way, saying “Gosh. @ElliottGSpencer and I go into a room as two people, sign…
-
Wearing pants instead of a wedding dress?
For bold brides opting for pants instead of the traditional wedding dress, a suitably ornate top is a must. This apricot v-neck blouse looks wonderfully elegant – and you’ll be able to wear it again. 😉
-
A gorgeous ombre dress by Lazaro
This swirling, twirling wedding gown with layers of pastel shades won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s something truly lovely, simple – and very different – about it! ♥
-
Bomboniere ideas: (tiny) high-end perfumes
Well, now! This is seriously cool idea! Scent Samples is a business that decanters high-end perfumes into teeny weeny (1ml to 10ml) bottles for top-shelf hen’s nights and bomboniere. 🙂
-
SLeeveless Kate Spade bridesmaids dress
Is there anything Kate Spade creates that isn’t just gorg? This sleeveless swift dress would be stunning on your bridesmaids and features an oversized bow and comes in this eye-popping combo of blush and chianti. Oh, and IT HAS POCKETS! 😉
-
SHoes that rock your wedding boat 🙂
Not really a standard-white-heel-type bride? These nude mesh lace booties ought to float your wedding boat! 🙂
-
A bit of Valentino love
Ahhh, Valentino. Need we say more? This is one of the Winter Wonderland wedding dresses, we absolutely adore it. ♥♥♥
-
Top 10 celeb engagements of 2014
Try as we might, it’s hard not to turn an ear to the radio or a page in a magazine when the media unleashes news of a celebrity engagement. Naturally intrigued by their lavish lifestyles and secret lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the fairytale romance of celebrity engagements. Here are 10 that…
-
Locking in the love
Calling all Perth couples. The fine folk at the Heart Foundation in Western Australia are on the hunt for a newly engaged (or about-to-be engaged) couple to be one of the faces of their big Australia Day fundraising event which is all about two of our favourite topics: LOVE – and hearts, of course! The…
-
Eco friendly wedding favours
Looking for favours that are truly special – and eco-friendly? These brilliant handmade paper hearts and butterflies are filled with flower seeds and, when thrown into a patch of dirt will sprout lovely blooms. ♥
-
Custom wooden signs for the bridal table
Ohh, this is nice! It’s a tailor-made wooden sign for your bridal or cake table, from the folk at Creative Sensations.
-
Maroon 5 crash weddings with impromptu performances
Maroon 5 officially takes the crown for being the most awesome wedding crashers – EVER! Fronted by 35-year-old Adam Levine, the rock band spent December 6 (2014) crashing weddings all over their hometown of Los Angeles – and the reactions from the couples being surprised is, well, priceless. They’ve combined all the footage to create…
-
Fenix Events’ Bridal showcase this Sunday!
Sooo excited about checking out Fenix Events’ revamped event spaces in Melbourne on Sunday – and you can too. They’re holding a fabulous (and free) bridal showcase on Sunday (Jan 18) from 10am – 3pm and you’ll also be able to taste their delicious canapes – and have all your burning wedding planning questions answered…
-
Lets dance like it’s the 1920s
It’s not every day you see the Charleston danced at a wedding, but at Amanda and Patrick’s ’20s themed wedding, everybody did! There were lavaliers, pinstripes and flapper dresses everywhere. ♥♥♥ Images: Carolyn Scott Photography
-
Angry wife cuts off cheating husband’s penis … twice
An angry wife in China has cut off her cheating husband’s penis … twice. The woman, who discovered a rather descriptive email from her husband, Fan Lung, to his lover, chopped off Fan’s penis while he slept. Fan, 32, was rushed to hospital where his appendage was sewn back on, however his wife, 21, snuck…
-
Couple wed 20 years after first walking down the aisle as children
Page boy Briggs Fussy first walked down the aisle with flower girl Brittany in 1995. Twenty years later, they walked down the aisle as man and wife! The happy couple, from Minnesota in the United States, hadn’t seen each other since the 1995 wedding, but were unwittingly reunited at university. Of course, neither realised they…
-
Just pick a good wedding destination
What gloriously vibrant wedding photos! They were, unsurprisingly, shot on the magnificent Greek island of Santorini! Images: Kelly Tunney Photographer
-
Magic captured in black & white
Proof that a good wedding photographer is worth every cent, this black and white image still manages to capture the flow of this wedding dress.
-
OK, but I want flowers in my beard!
It’s not just brides who get to wear flowers in their hair, grooms can too, it seems. Beard flowers are now a thing… LOL. 🙂
-
Mr. and Mrs. Customised
Awww… Etsy artist TexasGirlDesigns creates these heartwarming customised Mr and Mrs artworks using the score of their favourite song or first-dance song! ♥
-
Capturing bridal happines
Ohhh! We love this image of a bride truly enjoying her wedding day – and her wedding dress! ♥♥♥
-
Are you gonna eat that place card or…
What a fantastic alternative to the humble seating place card! It’s a macaron (in the wedding colours, of course), upon which the guest’s name is written in edible ink! Image: Kimberly Chau Photography
-
Photoception photobooth
What a fantastic idea from the folk at Luxe Events. It’s a photo wall filled with old family photos, but some of the frames are empty, so that your guests can jump in and have their photo taken with the bride and groom seated on the couch! Brilliant!
-
Just the right amount of smooching
What a kiss! It’s not over the top, but it’s still oozing love and passion. The folks at We Heart Photography captured it perfectly!