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Engagement rings: victorian, white gold
What a stunning use of white gold. This Victorian halo engagement ring is hand-crafted by Gabriel & Co and is eye-poppingly gorgeous, without being ostentatious.
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Planning a pet-friendly wedding
If your dog has two middle names, a Facebook fan page and a weekly hair appointment at the puppy parlour, we’re talking to you. For those that can’t stand to leave their precious pooch at home alone on their big day, there’s good news: you don’t have to! Pets are increasingly being involved in the…
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Groomsmen against the bride!
Well this couple look they had a blast shooting their wedding photos! What a fun shot…
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10 signs you’re a Bridezilla – and don’t yet know it!
Planning your wedding can be an absolute blast, but it can also be very, very hard work. Though most brides tend to keep their cool, some tend to let the stress of wedding planning – or just their own enthusiasm – get the better of them and turn into, well, bridezillas! Not you, of course,…
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Plan all you want, spontaniouty will win over!
This bride said that of all the shots taken at her wedding, it was this unplanned shot that was her favourite, and we can see why. How very, very sweet!
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Fairytale-like wedding decoration
Goodness! This aisle and general reception decor couldn’t be more magical if Harry Potter himself conjured it! Wow! Cinderella had the fairy, modern brides have wedding decorators and planners!
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Wedding cakes: Simple but stunning
This cake proves that an idea, a great, design idea is everything! Words simply do not suffice. What a spectacularly designed, yet quite simple looking wedding cake. WOW!
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The perfect t-shirt for your fiance…
Is it just me or is THE. BEST. T-SHIRT. EVER??? LOL. Feyonce!!! Naturally, it’s yet another gem from Etsy, this time from seller NobullWomanApparel.
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Recipe: Pink champagne cupcakes
A mouth-watering delight that’s perfect as bomboniere or just a sweet hen’s night treat, these pink champagne cupcakes look ah-mazing! They’re an intermediate level dish that takes about 1 hour to prepare Ingredients: The cupcakes: 4 cups flour 3 cups white sugar 5 teaspoons baking powder 8 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 2/3…
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10 wedding traditions to bring back for your big day
It’s such a shame so many of the loveliest wedding traditions have lost popularity among modern couples who may think they’re too old fashioned, too cheesy, or just too much effort to include. Bring back these ten lovely traditions for your wedding day, we say! Something old, something new… We all know the rhyme about…
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Giant waves ‘crash’ wedding proposal
This Californian groom’s romantic seaside proposal went horribly wrong when his big moment was interrupted – by a giant wave. The unidentified groom led his girlfriend to an idyllic spot atop a large rock on Laguna Beach and got down on one knee, but as he popped the question, he and his bride-to-be were swamped…
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Sneak peek: Wedding gown trends for 2014/2015
You’ve heard of waiting lists for Birkin bags, Chanel nail polish and Louboutin stilettos. Well, the trend has now spread to wedding dresses. Brides are no longer happy to wait for their dream dress, they’re starting to book fittings months before they’ve even landed on our shores. Kalvin Chow, owner of The Complete Bridal in…
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How to get the most out of your wedding videos
If Shell Soper didn’t know the lyrics to Queen’s blockbuster hit song Don’t Stop Me Now before, she certainly knows them now. As one half of You Film It – which hires out cameras for DIY wedding videography and then turns the footage into videos – Shell spends her working life engrossed in moments that…
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Danish delight: From a king’s table – to your wedding reception
Most people have to read about Crown Princess Mary’s life in a magazine or newspaper. But Bente Grysbaek has not only met her – she’s also worked as her private chef. It all came together in 2011 when “our Mary”, as she’s affectionately known, returned to Australia for an official visit with Crown Prince Frederik.…
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Brad and Angie are getting married, sort of…
Woohoo! We’re finally going to get to see Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt marry, even if it is only as part of their latest movie, By the Sea, a romantic drama that mirrors their own life. We’ve waited soooo long to see Brad and Angie wed and, even if it is just make believe, we’ll…
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Charlize and Sean’s wedding – and baby – plans…
Oscar-winners Charlize Theron and Sean Penn are talking wedding bells – and babies. The couple, who have been dating for just eight months, but have known each other for more than 18 years, are currently filming their latest flick, The Last Face, in Charlize’s homeland, South Africa, and, according to US Weekly, they’re ready to…
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Wedding vows: Don’t forget this one!
Ahhh, don’t forget this one in your vows, ladies!
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Red velvet jacket alure
We love red as a wedding colour, and how cool is the groom’s red velvet jacket?
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No remedy BUT Love
Sounds so easy……Sigh….
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Quoteworthy: It won’t be easy, but…
So, so true! But it would be nice if it is easy, too!
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Adam Levine marries Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo
Maroon 5 frontman and The Voice judge Adam Levine has married his model girlfriend Behati Prinsloo in Mexico over the weekend. The couple swapped vows they wrote themselves in front of more than 270 friends and family, and they walked down the aisle to a tune strummed by one of Adam’s band mates. Behati, a…
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Pink macarons with golden kisses! XOXO!
Ooohhh! Pink macarons with (edible) golden kisses! XOXO!
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Stunning Marchesa gown
Wow. The detail on this gown, from one of MARCHESA‘s older gown collections, is just superb!
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Wedding ideas: Say “thank you” to your guests
Oh, what a thoughtful enhancement for your reception tables! It’s from IzzyandLoll on Etsy!
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Guess the dress!
Can you guess who this wedding dress belongs to? Hint: It’s an Australian TV character! The dress is just one of dozens of beautiful gowns on display at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)‘s gorgeous Love, Desire and Riches exhibit, which celebrates 200 years of weddings. We’ve got 10 double passes to give away. >>…
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen design their first wedding gown
Billionaire twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have designed their first wedding dress, a flowing lace affair complete with a cathedral length veil. The former child actors, who have built a global fashion empire in their short 28 years, created the gorgeous ivory white gown for their childhood friend, stylist Molly Fishkin for her wedding…
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Aussie groom’s surprise Mickey Mouse, Beyonce and Michael Jackson wedding proposal
Well, we never thought Mickey Mouse would make us cry, but watching this brilliant proposal from Melbourne comedian Jehan Ratnatunga had us in tears – but fits of laughter, too! The comedian, who is currently working in Los Angeles, secretly flew back to Melbourne to pop the question to his now fiancee Vishanti – and…
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10 awesome looks for pregnant bridesmaids
No matter how well organised a bride you may be, there are some things you just can’t plan for, especially babies and, though babies are a cause for joy and celebration, when it comes to bridesmaids – and their growing baby bumps, – babies do mean you’ll need to put a little more thought into…
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Save the date: Your bridesmaids team numbers
What a cool idea for your hen’s night! Give each of the gals in your bridal party a t-shirt with their name printed on it and one number from your wedding date.
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Beautiful Swarovski headpiece
There’s nothing quite like a wreath of beautiful flowers in your hair – especially when they’re so very sparkly and made from Swarovski crystals, as this Finale headband from Enchanted Atelier by Liv Hart is!
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Love, in one short sentence!
Proof that love can happen anywhere is today’s post from one of our favourite FB pages, Humans of New York! The caption on this picture was simply this: “I’m a court reporter. He’s a judge. Office romance.” We’d LOVE to hear your love story in one short sentence, too!
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Have an Arabian Nights inspired wedding!
Wowsers! We don’t know where to look first with this lush and vibrant Arabian Nights themed wedding setup by Californian stylists Sonia Sharma Events!
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Groom’s fashion tip No.164: Patterns and Prints!
Groom’s fashion tip No.164: Rules are meant to be broken! If you’re on the hunt for fun but fashionable accessories for your grooms or groomsmen, don’t be scared to mix ‘n match patterns with prints. Check out OTAA‘s ecclectic collection in the Easy Weddings shop where you’ll find patterns and prints galore. Why not try…
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Stunning: Windswept bride and her groom’s intimate moment
Oh! Just beautiful. ♥♥♥ There’s something about the veil and the image being in B&W that makes me melt when I look at it!
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Jessica Simpson shares wedding video
Jessica Simpson has released the preview video of her wedding to long-time partner, retired American football player Eric and it was, predictably, absolutely beautiful, as was the bride! The couple, who wed earlier this week, released the video below as part of their exclusive deal with People magazine and, aside from showing off Jessica’s sparkling,…
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Oh, oh! Groomsman kicks bridesmaid in head and rips pants…
When reddit user Tyler Foster was invited to his cousin’s wedding in Jamaica, he knew he’d return home with some beautiful wedding photos to share with family in friends. He never expected that one of the images, a shot of him kicking a bridesmaid in the head while simultaneously ripping his pants, would be among…
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Groom’s funky wedding dance surprise!
I think this may be our favourite groom’s dance yet. It’s certainly the funkiest! American groom Sean Rajee and his groomsmen performed this fabulously fun – and very well danced – routine as a surprise for the bride and, understandably, their performance has gone very, very viral! Many of the groomsmen flew in from across…
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Bridezilla’s demanding email to bridesmaids goes viral
Oh, dear! We’re sure this email from a Colorado bride to her 10 bridesmaids wasn’t intended to be quite so demanding but it certainly comes across that way. The bride-to-be, whose name has been removed, is most forthright when it comes to explaining to her bridesmaids exactly what she expects of them – and we…
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DIY groom thinks outside the (ring) box
Whoever said a groom has only two jobs – to turn up and to plan the honeymoon – has never met Victorian groom (and entrepreneur) Adam Furness, who has turned his own engagement into a thriving, and rather funky, wedding business. Adam, a talented creative who has long understood and appreciated the value of something…
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The art (and joy) of weekend weddings
When Wendy Lee welcomes brides and grooms to Dreamers at Mt Beauty, her stylish, eco-friendly resort nestled in the foothills of Victoria’s Alpine National Park, she knows it may not be the last time she’ll see them – and that’s something that warms her heart. Along with her husband Mal, Wendy has hosted “too many…
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Say it ain’t so! Mila’s pre-wedding admission…
Actress Mila Kunis has dropped a pre-wedding bombshell in an interview with W Magazine, telling them she never ever wanted to get married. The star of That ’70s Show is engaged to cast mate Ashton Kutcher and revealed that their first ‘real’ kiss was while working on the show – and that Ashton is, “a…
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Jessica Simpson marries Eric Johnson – and choked up during her vows…
Actress and singer Jessica Simpson has married retired American football player Eric Johnson, describing their wedding ceremony as “the happiest moment of our lives.” Jess and Eric, who have two gorgeous bubs together, wed at California’s luxury San Ysidro Ranch hotel and resort, having been an item for four years. The couple exchanged vows in…
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An amazing Woodland charm collection by Asprey
Be still my beating heart! Asprey‘s amazing Woodland collection comprises of some ridiculously perfect, handcrafted pieces, including this exquisite mini charm bracelet. The charms include diamond encrusted pears and pine cones and even a jewel laden blackcurrant charm. The perfect wedding present? I’ll say! Just be sure you have $9,400 burning a hole in your…
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Tom Hanks + Weddings = Awesome dancing. Who knew?
When Tom Hanks attended the weekend wedding of Justin Bieber’s manager, he couldn’t resist shaking his booty on the dancefloor – and he did it really well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ8PWoBeRTM
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Posh and Becks celebrate 15 happy years of marriage on social media
Former Spice Girl and British fashionista Victoria ‘Posh’ Beckham has shared some of her favourite private pictures from her wedding to soccer hero David Beckham to celebrate their fifteenth wedding anniversary. The bride shared the photo below on her Instagram and Twitter accounts with the caption, “15 beautiful years.We feel so blessed and thank you…
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Wise wedding well-wishes… from a three-year-old?
Little Cleo may only be three years old, but her very sweet, impromptu wedding speech is pretty darn eloquent – and lot better than some of the ones we’ve heard from adults! She starts off wishing the happy couple: “Good luck Lindsay and Bobby, I love you so much. I hope you have a good…
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First-look: Groom’s awesome reaction at seeing his bride-to-be
We LOVE this reaction from a New York groom as he sees his bride-to-be, Julie, coming down the aisle for the first time. The groom’s reaction, which melted our hearts just a little, was captured by his cousin, Lauren Bee, a professional photographer. In each shot, his face becomes progressively more impressed and the range…
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My rules for marriage
The late (and very mysterious) American poet, playwright and children’s book author Shel Silverstein wrote My Rules in 1974 and it remains a classic today. What do you think? What are your make-or-break marriage rules? My Rules – By Shel Silverstein If you want to marry me, here’s what you’ll have to do: You must…
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Our favourite wedding gifs
Ok, it’s not exactly high-class entertainment, but who doesn’t love a funny animated gif, especially when it has to do with our favourite topic: weddings! Here are 10 of our favourites. Enjoy… And finally…
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Courteney Cox engaged
It’s official, Cougar Town star Courteney Cox is engaged to her rocker beau, Snow Patrol muso Johnny McDaid. The couple, who have been dating since October 2013, announced their engagement simultaneously on Twitter. They Tweeted the same sweet selfie (below), with the bride-to-be captioning hers, “I’m engaged to him!” and the groom-to-be Tweeting, “I’m engaged…
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Heartbreaking: 10 hours before he died, Rowden wed the love of his life
Beautiful Filipino bride Leizel Lequigan walked down the aisle on June 10 knowing she’d be a widow by nightfall. Leizel and her fiance Rowden Go were to marry on July 8, to coincide with the groom’s thirtieth birthday but soon after their joyous May engagement, Rowden was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer, a particularly…
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MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan’s recipe for wedding food success
When Master Chef judge Gary Mehigan was asked to create the menu for a Great Gatsby-themed wedding, he couldn’t bring himself to simply include, by default, the predictable champagne and lobster dishes or salmon mousse hors d’oeuvres and deviled eggs. Instead, he hit the internet and spent days researching the era and learning about Prohibition…
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How to hold the ultimate hen’s party
Whether you’re a chief bridesmaid charged with organising a fabulous hen’s night – or a generous girlfriend trying to ensure your favourite bride has a truly memorable final fling before her big day, holding a hen’s party is about so much more than hiring a stripper or ordering lots of cocktails. In fact, pulling off…
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Nicole Kidman’s wedding day fears
On the eve of his eighth wedding anniversary, Aussie country crooner Keith Urban has opened up about the fears his wife, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, experienced just days before their 2006 wedding. Keith, who is currently touring Australia as part of his Light the Fuse tour, dedicated a song to Nic, who was in…
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Ballet’s Royal Wedding: Tiler Peck and Robert Fairchild’s fairytale nuptials
You may never have heard of Tiler Peck and Robert Fairchild, but their weekend nuptials were the Royal Wedding of the ballet world – and their story is the fairytale you’d expect. Tiler and Robert are principal dancers at the New York City Ballet, which places them amongst the top 100 ballet dancers in the…
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James’ ‘magical’ surprise wedding proposal
After three years with the love of his life, German groom James decided it was time to pop the big question to his beloved, Nicole – but it had to be absolutely magical – and it was! Knowing Nicole was heading to Las Vegas for a trip away with girlfriends, James concocted a plan with…
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Oh, dear! We’ve been cutting our cakes incorrectly…
According to British mathematician Alex Bellos, we’re all cutting our cakes incorrectly and most inefficiently – and we’ve been doing so for centuries. There is, apparently, a far more scientific way to cut your humble cake to ensure it will be as deliciously moist and soft on Day 3 as it was on Day 1,…
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Extreme DIY: We made our own wedding rings
A Canadian couple has taken the concept of a DIY wedding further than most by making their wedding bands. Yes, Reddit user Neksys and his fiancee attended a weekend workshop with a master jeweller and crafted their own wedding rings from white gold despite no prior jewellery making experience – and the result is wedding…
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Excuse me, your wedding dress is made out of what?
Believe it or not the ravishing and intricately detailed wedding gown and headpiece (and a matching purse) above is made from, wait for it, toilet paper! Yes, good, old-fashioned TP. It’s just one of the 10 equally impressive finalist in Cheap Chic Weddings’ annual Toilet Paper Contest which is, naturally, sponsored by a toilet…