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Happiness is all around

I see A LOT of grooms in wedding photos every day but rarely do I see one as visibly joyous as the chap in this shot. It is, without doubt, one of my favourites. No poses, no effects, just utter, utter joy from him, his bride and pretty much everyone around them! It’s the couple’s…
Kelly Clarkson engagement photo

How gorgeous does Kelly Clarkson look in this engagement shoot pic? We’re still not sure if it’s her wedding gown, but she posted this on Twitter along with the words: Ok, just saw my engagement shoot pics & I have to share one!!! Thanks @kobyb & @TerilynBrown! Ready to #TieItUp! Whoa! If this is her…
Is gold getting old? Your guide to alternative wedding/engagement ring metals

Gold is a traditional favourite for wedding bands, but it isn’t the only choice. If you’re after something a little different – or just prefer, perhaps, silver colouring over gold, there are plenty of alternatives to fit all budgets. Platinum: Platinum is a rare white metal and is one of the more expensive engagement ring…
The prince has a name!

Well, Kate and Wills’ little prince finally has a name – and it’s George! What do we all think? Is it too old a name for a boy born in 2013 or is it a name fit for a future king? The most popular boy’s names in Australia last year were Oliver, Lucas, Ethan, Thomas…
12 (awesome and adorable) ways to pop the question

Your proposal is always going to be special. After all, it’s not every day you get down on one knee and pop a life-altering question. However, if you’re looking at making it extra special and, perhaps, increasing your chances of receiving a gushing ‘yes’, our 12 suggestions below suit all budgets, and they’re guaranteed to…
What will be the name of the little prince

Can’t help but feel a little excited that the royal baby is on its way into the world. Ok, let’s see who the Easy Weddings Royal Baby Name Champ is. You’ve got one guess for a girl and one for a boy! Mine is Leia if it’s a little princess and Joffrey if it’s a…
Striking wedding gown

How striking is this gown, Tease, by Irish couture wedding gown designer Sharon Hoey? It certainly stands out from the crowd and would suit brides who want something a little different. Wow! I particularly love the gorgeous detail around the neck, shoulder and sleeves.
DIY…Where will I get the time?

I am really starting to freak out because my wedding is only seven months away. I know what you are all thinking, “seven months is ages.” Let me tell you, it is not! I am freaking out because I don’t know where I am going to fit in DIY time and actual organising my wedding. I…
England and Wales allow same-sex marriages

Britain’s Parliament has passed a bill legalising same-sex marriages in England and Wales. The House of Commons today approved minor tweaks to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, which was passed by the House of Lords just one day earlier. All that is required for the bill to become operable law is for it to…
Adam Levine engaged to model girlfriend

Ladies, it’s official Adam Levine is off the market. Yep, Maroon 5’s hunky frontman has proposed to his on-and-off-again girlfriend, Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo. Levine, one of the judges on the US version of The Voice, recently told Oprah Winfrey, “I’m a fan of marriage. People think that I keep pooh-poohing marriage, but I…
Easy, peasy: How to write a groom's wedding speech

For those grooms fretting about writing their wedding speeches, don’t. Believe it or not, there’s nothing to fear. Your groom’s speech is actually quite an easy task, after all, the crowd will be on your side; your bride is definitely going to back you and, well, you’re the groom, so you can’t really put a…
A toast to champagne: 10 ways to incorporate a little bubbly fun into your big day

“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” That fabulously descriptive (and apt) quote is often attributed to Dom Pérignon, the 17th century monk after whom the prestigious champagne brand is named, thanks to his contributions to the art of making champagne. And, though we don’t actually know if it was Brother Dom who first uttered…
Elle, the model bridesmaid

Dressed in a flowing floor-length summer gown, former model Elle McPherson has played bridesmaid during her little sister’s weekday wedding in Thailand. Elle, who still looks half of her 49 years, and her sister Mimi were bridesmaids for their half sister Elizabeth’s simple but elegant nuptials at Koh Samui’s Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday. The…
I dumped my bridesmaid but now I want her back

I have (or did have) three bridesmaids: my sister and my two best friends. My fiance wanted only two groomsmen, so I took it into my hands to ‘unask’ one of my best friends. It was a difficult decision, but I was a little upset with her at the time and, to be honest, I…
Seating 101: The DOs and DON'Ts of wedding seating

You’d think seating your guests would be easy, yet so many couples are bamboozled by the process and the million-and-one questions that it seems to throw up: Should you create a seating chart or just let guests seat themselves?; How do you decide whom to seat where?; Who do you seat next to Uncle Bob…
So, we changed our ceremony location – to LUNA PARK!

He Says Rain, wind, scorching sun – No, I’m not summoning Captain Planet. These are the risks in holding an outdoors wedding, all of which aren’t that scary when you have a good back-up plan. We didn’t – and it’s more than likely to be a blustery cold day when we wed. What’s the easiest…
We’re on the hunt for Australia’s wedding of the year

Folks, we have the most exciting news. This month, Easy Weddings kicks off our nationwide hunt for Australia’s wedding of the year. Yes, we’re searching high and low for a wedding so lovely, so special and so inspiring, that it truly deserves to be called Australia’s best – and the victorious couple will find…
My tea party inspiration!

I am having a Mad Hatter themed Tea Party as a dessert buffet for our guests. It will tie in perfectly to our theme, Alice in Wonderland Picnic, as well offer so much deliciousness! I love baked goods and as far as I am concerned the more baked goods on offer the better. A dessert…
Guess the celebrity wedding silhouette

They may be two of Hollywood’s biggest names but when it came to their wedding day, it was all about keeping things as low key and, most importantly, private as possible. When Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds wed in September last year, they spared no expense on the event. Everything was simple and beautiful and…
DIY ring toss and bean bag toss game

For our circus themed engagement party I made, with the help of a girlfriend, some side show games to entertain our guests. One of them was a ring toss and below is just a quick walk through on how I did it, with the help of my four year old daughter and lovely girlfriend. Materials…
DIY circus party games

I did have a melt down when my phone decided to stop working and all of my diy pictures that I took for you were on it, why I had it in my phone I have no idea, I have learned my lesson and all my pictures are now backed up. For our engagement party,…
Student flash mob: What happens when your music teacher gets married?

What happens when a music teacher gets married? She organises her (rather awesome) students to surprise her new hubby, Rick, and their guests with a very, very sweet flash mob wedding song, that’s what. The Canadian music teacher, known only as Shannon, must be a pretty fantastic because she’s obviously adored by her students who…
International smooching day

Ohhh, peeps! It’s international kissing day! Just wondering, what was your most special or most memorable kiss? It doesn’t have to be a romantic one, it may be the first time you kissed your child or a smooch from an aunt laced with lavender when you were a kid? Do tell!
Avril Lavigne weds – in black

The bride may have worn black, but Avril Lavigne’s fairytale nuptials to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger were most traditional. The Canadian rockers married in a top-secret ceremony at Chateau de la Napoule, a medieval castle outside Cannes, France on Monday and have shared their story – and 14 pages of photos – with Hello! magazine…
Keeping warm during those crisp winter weddings

The trees are bare and there is most definitely a chill is in the air. It’s the ideal backdrop for a wonderfully romantic winter wedding. But there’s a catch: It’s going to be cold. Very cold. That strapless wedding gown you’ve had your eye on may look stunning, but what’s the point in buying it…
Wedding fund piggy bank

What a cool find. I was perusing some shop shelves this afternoon and came across this, a wedding piggy bank that says ‘wedding fund’. What’s your favourite wedding-related item (aside from your dress or ring, of course!)
George Lucas weds long-time girlfriend at Skywalker Ranch

This is probably the only picture the world will ever see of George Lucas’ weekend wedding to girlfriend of seven years, successful business woman Mellody Hobson – and how happy do they both look? The notoriously private billionaire film director and producer, 69, may be one of the world’s best-known names, but he’s more…
Wedding gift sparks etiquette war between brides and guest

A disgruntled Canadian couple has sparked a global wedding etiquette war after reprimanding two of their guests for “being so cheap and embarrassing” with their gift, a lovingly collected food hamper. The ordeal started the day after the same-sex wedding when the guest, who wishes to remain anonymous, received a text from one of the…
Oh, no! I have to let someone else make my wedding cake…

I have found the perfect place to make my cake! As you may or may not know, I love to bake, and I particularly love baking cakes. So, for me, finding the perfect wedding cake is very, very important. If I will be handing over this task to someone else, I need to make sure…
Short and sweet: 10 compact wedding gowns that stun

When you think wedding gown, you probably don’t think of a mini! Instead, the words wedding gown conjures long, flowing, voluminous dresses draped in flounces and flowers, buttons and bows. However, they’re hardly the only choice in wedding gown style and, if you’re a bride who likes to do things a little differently – or…
The Force is strong with this wedding photo…

Ok, so I know we said that this wedding photo (of a bridal party being chased by dinosaurs) was the best one ever but then the equally cool image above surfaced. And now we’re utterly torn. Toronto couple Leslie Seiler and Paul Kingston love Star Wars almost as much as they do each other,…
A dancer's wedding

As a dancer, this wedding photo sets me old heart aflutter. How lovely. Not sure about the green stockings though! LOL. What hobby of yours would you love to incorporate into your wedding photos?
A (gorgeous) wedding dress…with pockets!

We’re love, love, loving this gorgeous Eli Saab gown which is dripping with flowers and crystals – and it’s a little see-through too! Very clever combo – and it has pockets. More wedding gowns should have pockets, we say! What was the most clever feature your wedding gown had/has? Removable peplum? Invisible zips?
Mondays and me!

I’ve hit the ground running today… Today is definitely one of the better Mondays…What about you? Monday-itis?
Putting on the glitz: Your pre-wedding guide to perfect skin

Looking amazing on your big day is about more than whacking on some make-up and a nice hairdo. It’s the result of weeks, if not months of preparation. It’s about glowing – from the inside. That sage advice comes from natural beauty specialist Marlin Sternstain who has worked in the American and Australian beauty industries…
I wish I could talk to my groom about my wedding dress…

He says: Wow! Jess was a nightmare until she found her perfect dress. Just joshing, but it is a relief that Jess found the dress without too much agony. I never realised how stressful the whole thing can be. There is equal pleasure and pain in not knowing anything about the dress Jess has chosen…
Keep calm Monday is over!

Happy Tuesday, folks! Hope the long weekend was fabulous and full of lovely, long sleep-ins! What was the most exciting thing you did? Anyone get married? Perhaps you attended a wedding? The most exciting thing I did was sleep and sleep and then sleep some more… funny thing, though. I could do with a nap…
Swedish princess' fairytale wedding to American banker

Princess Madeleine, fourth in line to the Swedish throne, has married American banker Christopher O’Neill in a lavish but emotional wedding in Stockholm. Madeleine, 30, wore a flowing silk Valentino dress, complete with a four-metre train, as she walked down the aisle, accompanied by her father, King Carl XVI Gustaf. Boasting a beaming smile, her…
John Travolta crashes wedding

Wedding crashers aren’t usually invited to pose for photos with the bride and groom, but John Travolta is hardly your average wedding crasher! The 59-year-old actor was in Georgia, US, renewing his pilot’s license when he bumped into a nice young couple at a local bar. Joking, the couple invited Travolta to their wedding, which…
Nude proposal ends in arrest

A Florida man attempting to surprise his girlfriend with a naked wedding proposal has had the tables turned on him after he was tasered and arrested. Thomas Edwards, 22, had promised his lady love that, when the time came, he would propose in his birthday suit. Unfortunately, when the big moment arrived (at 3:45am on…
Swedish Royal Wedding

Ohhh, soooo excited. We’re just about three hours away from another royal wedding! Sweden’s fourth in line to the throne, Princess Madeleine, is about to marry American banker Christopher O’Neill.
Jennifer Hawkins marries Jake Wall in Bali

Overlooking the Indian Ocean and surrounded by 20,000 long-stemmed roses, Jennifer Hawkins has married her long-time love, Jake Wall, in Bali. The former Miss Universe, 29, wed her builder/model boyfriend of eight years in an intimate ceremony that was witnessed by just 60 close friends and family. Dressed in a stunning meringue-style wedding gown by…
Sean Parker's $10m fairytale nuptials

American technology billionaire Sean Parker has married singer-songwriter Alexander Lenas in a $10 million fantasy-themed wedding celebration over the weekend. Parker, who invented Napster and co-founded Facebook, released the photo above giving the world its first official glimpse of his Game of Thrones-esque nuptials. The photo shows the newlyweds about to kiss in one of…
Bridal super powers

So, it’s obviously the week for super fun wedding photos. Check out this one, of a bride pulling a Keanu and zapping her bridal party with her awesome Matrix moves… I wonder how they did it? Any ideas? And how fabbo does her bridal party look in saris?
The tasting

So the food, I finally found a caterer that was willing to adjust his menu and have a play around with my picnic idea for our wedding. He invited my fiance and I in, with our kids, Maid of Honor and Best Man, to have a tasting and see what we liked. Straight off the…
Quinn's roar-some T-rex photo shoot

We see a lot of wedding photos here at Easy Weddings but this one, taken in the US over the weekend, certainly ranks in our Top 10, not just for its creativity but also its sheer coolness. Louisiana-based photographer Quinn Miller used his rather awesome digital skills to insert a fierce-looking T-Rex into one of…
What happens when two event planners marry?

You’d expect the wedding of two event planners to be a grand affair, but when Megan and Michael wed, it was all about simplicity and elegance. Oh, and pizza!
For sale: Elizabeth Taylor's (first) wedding gown

The first of screen legend Elizabeth Taylor’s eight wedding gown will go under the hammer in London next month. Elizabeth’s first wedding, to hotel tycoon Conrad ‘Nicky’ Hilton, took place in Hollywood in 1950 when she was just 18 years old. Her gown, a gift from MGM studios, was a beautiful oyster shell-coloured, floor-length satin…
My super cute Save the Date cards…

With nine months left until our big day, we finally got our guest list sorted and we’ve just realised how many family members (at least a dozen) live in Western Australia. EEK! Save the Date cards give notice of a wedding’s official date and are sent out before the official invitations to give guests as…
Gen Y's financial priorities? Weddings, holidays and houses…

Weddings, holidays and houses. They’re the three biggest life events members of Gen Y are interested in saving for, according to a recent national poll conducted by REST industry super fund. The online poll, which looked at the saving habits of 1006 young people aged 18-30, showed that of those Gen-Yers working full time, more…
Pretty as a picture: dressing children for your big day

When it comes to dressing younger members of your bridal party, gone are the days of ring bearers tripping down aisles in ill-fitting suits and flowergirls dressed in frocks designed for fuller-figured and significantly older bridesmaids. This year will see a return to “age appropriate” clothing (that actually fits) for kids at weddings, whether they’re…
Groom returns to rob his wedding venue

British groom Christopher Richards was so impressed by his wedding venue that he robbed it. Richards, 25, and one of his groomsmen, George Taylor, returned to the venue, The Bacup Hub, six months after his glamorous wedding reception to loot its alcohol-laden bar and vandalise the venue. The pair stole nearly than $31,000 worth of…
Richie's Pretty Woman-style proposal

One of our all-time favourite proposal’s, Richie’s Pretty Woman-style proposal was inventive, loving – and lots of fun.
Frilled to bits: a classic cake makes a comeback

It’s corny as hell, but we’re frilled to bits with the latest trend in wedding cakes – ruffles. The simple, but stunning effect is an older, very traditional icing technique that’s making a comeback among modern brides looking for a wedding cake that’s a little bit different. Canadian cake maker extraordinaire, Rosie Aleya, who runs…
Maternity wedding gowns that wow

Finding something comfortable and flattering to wear when you’re pregnant isn’t easy, but finding a wedding dress that’s comfortable and flattering when you’re pregnant is near impossible. With more and more pregnant brides proud to show off their bumps on their big days, Ontario-based gown designer Tina Mak has turned her love of creating etheral…
Creative wedding booklet

How cute and downright clever is this handly little wedding booklet? The couple, Lauren and Matthew from Chicago, had each member of their bridal party ‘cartoonified’ and included each of their names and relationship to the bride and groom on it. Look closely and you’ll even see the phone number for the local taxi company…
Technology break down

I did the stupid thing and I know it was stupid and now I am regretting it and now I want to crawl into a ball and cry! Why you ask… My phone has gone kaput and that is where all my pictures of the creating process are! See that’s why! I have now realised…
Real Wedding: We worked together but never met until a night out

Despite working at the same company, Monika and Phil didn’t meet each other until they met on a night out!
I had to learn to walk again – two weeks before my wedding

Imagine not knowing if you’ll be able to walk down the aisle on your big day? That was what happened to NRL player Aaron Whitchurch who discovered he needed major spinal surgery – two weeks before his wedding.
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