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We're getting married, but can we stand to live together?

This has been a busy couple of weeks, but we are now living in our own place. He Says As of last Saturday Kate and I are now out on our own as a couple in our own house. It’s a rental house, but it still counts. Unfortunately it means we have been a bit…
Kate's wedding dress mannequin "horrid": Queen

Queen Elizabeth has described the headless mannequin displaying Kate Middleton’s wedding dress as “horrid”. The new Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress has gone on display at Buckingham Palace and is the centrepiece of the palace’s annual open house. The Queen, however, is obviously not so impressed. “It’s horrid, isn’t it? Horrible,” Her Majesty was heard…
The dreaded wedding burn out

So, as you can imagine, I come in contact with a lot of wedding related information during my day. I know you’re shocked but it’s true. Between all of our suppliers and the real weddings from our brides I am surrounded by weddings all day, every day! Don’t get me wrong – I love it,…
Project bridal body: Creating weight loss that lasts

You’re working (and sweating) so hard to lose weight or sculpt that gorgeous bridal body, why shouldn’t you reap the benefits for the rest of your life? A few tweaks to your lifestyle can ensure that your weight loss is permanent. Goodlife Health Clubs personal trainer Sarah Anderson says that reaping the benefits of…
My big fat geek wedding

It was the ultimate geek wedding. Confessed nerds, Miguel Hanson and Diana Wesley were married last week – by a computer. The couple, from Texas in the US, stood in front of their virtual minister who married them in a booming computer generated voice – all from within MIguel’s 30-inch monitor . The minister, dubbed…
Project Bridal Body: 30 minutes is all it takes

I just don’t have time to exercise, really, I don’t. That’s the explanation most of us give the world (and ourselves) for not working out, but the fact is, we all have time to exercise – if we really want to. Our bodies are our most important assets because without them all the material things…
We found the ultimate DJ. He even translates!

We stumbled across Joseph Dinh when I was trawling through some wedding photos in Facebook. He was the MC for the mixed Vietnamese (Bride) and Australian (Groom) wedding, which on it’s own was enough to grab my attention He’s young, fluent in English and Vietnamese, as well as being very well established in the Vietnamese…
Project Bridal Body: Get fit with a personal trainer or DIY?

If you’ve tried (and tried and tried) to lose weight or just tone up your bridal body with little luck, it may be time to call in some professional help. Personal trainers will provide you with not just nutritional help and exercise advice but, most importantly, they’ll provide encouragement and inspiration in the hopes of…
Zara's low-key (but lavish) royal wedding

Zara Phillips, the Queen’s eldest granddaughter has wed her rugby-star boyfriend of seven years, Mike Tindall in a low-key Scottish ceremony. A far cry from the pomp and glamour of this year’s “other” royal wedding, between Prince William and Kate Middleton, Zara’s 45-minute ceremony kicked off with flag waving by hundreds of well-wishers – and,…
A wedding night he'd rather forget?

Groom Jake Twombly didn’t get lucky on his wedding night, he got seriously unlucky and ended up spending it in a jail cell. Twombly, 31, apparently enjoyed his wedding festivities a little too much. He got drunk enough that he ended up shoving his groomsmen (whom he thought was dancing inappropriately with his new bride)…
With the big stuff out of the way, it's time to sweat the small stuff

He Says: Over the course of the last week we managed to pay the church deposit which was nice and small while Kate has also been arranging a time to meet up with our minister and start discussions on the wedding. I still have no idea what to expect or what is involved in the…
Scotland gears up for the "other" royal wedding

In case you hadn’t heard, there’s another royal wedding on tomorrow, but it won’t be watched by two billion people as the last one was. The Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips, who is thirteenth in line to the throne, will marry England rugby captain Mike Tindall. It’s the first royal wedding hosted by Edinburgh in 20…
All the colours of the rainbow…

My favourite thing about Indian weddings is the colour. For 3 days you are surrounded by a vast array of colours, glitter, food and family. The outfits alone are enough to make your head spin. My mum and I are currentyl trying to find the perfect Indian outfit for the reception and the accessories to match and…
OMG. Three months to go – and I'm not bonkers … yet!

My friendly email reminder So, I was sitting on the train early this morning, half asleep and just barely keeping my eyes open when my Blackberry beeped. There was a new email and it was from Easy Weddings! It was my Easy Weddings countdown reminder. Well, look at that! I have 3 months to go till D-day. My…
Workout songs to make your body sing

The right music can put you in the mood for anything, from unbridled romance to absolute fury. It can make your heart soar – or sink, and when it comes to exercise, the right music can help you push through barriers and climb the steepest of slopes or push your way through even the most…
Nick and Vanessa's not-so-secret tropical nuptials

Pop star Nick Lachey has obviously learned a thing or two from his reality TV days with former wife Jessica Simpson, and this time around, the cameras were more than welcome. Nick, 37, married long-time girlfriend, TV hostess Vanessa Minnillo, 30, on Friday (Saturday, Australian time) in the British Virgin Islands – and he filmed…
What bride can resist a little photo booth fun?

I love pretty things and if I could afford it, I’d probably buy pretty much everything pretty I’ve seen online. Check out these cool and very funky cocktail mixes from the Pricewise Favors which you can personalize with the recipient’s name. I reckon they would make great gifts for the Bridesmaids or even for the hens night guests.…
Win a three-month gym membership

Getting the bridal body of your dreams may involve a little sweat, but it generally doesn’t require blood or tears! The qualified – and super friendly – instructors at your local Goodlife Health Club can help you sculpt the body of your dreams in the healthiest manner possilbe and all without fad diets. To celebrate…
Project bridal body: Fitness faux pas and how to avoid them

No matter how passionate or dedicated you are to exercising your way to the bridal body of your dreams, if you’re not going about it correctly, you may not be receiving the full benefit of all your hard work. One of the biggest mistakes most people make, says Sydney-based Goodlife Health Club trainer Aaron Callaghan,…
Let the music play…

Our wedding music was one of the hardest decisions we had to make – well it was for me! Craig picked our first dance song – Summertime, the Janis Joplin version; it is the first song we danced to. The rest he left up to me – which was handy for him! So for the…
Keeping little ones busy on your big day

Actors have a saying: never work with kids or animals. Fortunately, such rules don’t apply to real life and certainly not to weddings. However, if you are going to have children at a wedding, it’s best to plan ahead and organise a way to keep them occupied – for their sake and yours. According to…
Who says a bride can't change her mind – again, and again and …?

One of the amazing things about the Easy Weddings website is the sheer volume of inspiration – whether it’s the suppliers in the wedding directory, the articles, forum and of course the fancy new blog! Working here means an even bigger avalanche of wedding ideas! Creating ads for new suppliers – chatting to our forum…
Processional wedding songs with pizazz

Walking down the aisle on your wedding day is the start of a life-changing journey, so it’s only appropriate you pick a song that best expresses how you and your hubby-to-be feel about each other – and that doesn’t always mean Wagner’s Bridal March, aka Here Comes the Bride. “Your processional song is the first…
Vroom, vroom! It's an all-American classic for our big day

He Says We now have some cars to be chauffeured around in on the day which will be a first for me. The last ‘fancy’ ride I had was back at the start of high school I think, and that was in a limo, so this will be exciting driving around in some old classics.…
Wedding in a box: England's quickie £1 wedding

AutoWed, a new gadget from Concept Shed, an English firm of “mad inventors” gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘quickie wedding’. Officially called the AutoWed Wedding Machine, the bright pink prototype gizmo is a novelty wedding vending machine that offers couples the ability to get hitched quickly and cheaply. Of course, it’s not…
Sun, surf and sand: Saving your beach wedding from disaster

Beach weddings are a dream for many couples, and with coastlines as beautiful as ours here in Australia, they’re the perfect setting for kicking off your married life. But, while beach weddings can be utterly romantic and absolutely unforgettable, a little planning and forethought will ensure they’re not unforgettable for the wrong reasons. Nicole Ritchie,…
YAY! A special gift for me and it's not even my birthday!

I had such a nice surprise waiting for me at my in-laws place the other night. Phuong’s Aunty had gifted me with the material I needed for the all important “Tea Ceremony” outfit The Tea Ceremony is a Vietnamese tradition. It’s also something I am extremely excited about. Let me explain the picture to you first.…
Monaco gets a new princess

Monaco has kicked off three days of royal wedding festivities after Prince Albert II wed former Olympian swimmer Charlene Wittstock yesterday. The new Princess Charlene, 33, looked elegant in an Armani gown cut from 130 metres of silk and studded with 40,000 crystals. It also featured a grand 15-foot train. The groom, 53, wore a…
Mastering the art of walking down the aisle – without falling over!

I’ve got my shoes!!! Phuong and I spent weeks checking out different shopping centres. Most of our Thursday nights and quite a few of our Saturdays, had us traipsing around trying on shoes Phuong came along with me for these shoe expeditions, at my request of course. I felt better knowing that I had him on hand…
15 bridesmaids for Kate Moss

Supermodel Kate Moss married rocker Jamie Hince yesterday, surrounded by 15 bridesmaids, including her eight-year-old daughter, Lila Grace. The couple tied the knot in a village church in the Cotswolds, UK and are expected to continue celebrating their nuptials for three days. Kate, 37, wore a vintage-inspired floor-length ivory dress featuring gold leaf embroidery and…
Easy Weddings named Victoria's top business

Easy Weddings, Australia’s No. 1 online destination for all things wedding related, has been named Victorian Business of the Year and MYOB Small Business of the Year (Victoria) at the 2011 Telstra Business Awards. “What an astounding honour this is,” says Matt Butterworth, co-owner of Easy Weddings (www.easyweddings.com.au). “The calibre of finalists across all categories…
Having a budget also reminds you that you have friends!

This week was an amazing week for us, we managed to find a videographer and a photographer for the reception, both for free! He Says Wow! That’s all I can say for this past week. A friend of Kate’s family was reading these blogs and afterwards contacted both Kate and myself via Facebook offering straight…
My big fat Indian engagement party

I’m not sure how it happened but my calendar tells me it’s the end of June! When did this happen – I’m sure I didn’t authorise it. Which means that there are 283 days til our wedding and only 143 til our engagement party! Time sure flies when you are designing wishing wells and looking at paper…
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz's teeny weeny wedding

James Bond star Daniel Craig and The Mummy actress Rachel Weisz tied the knot in New York last week in a secret – and tiny – ceremony comprising just four guests. Craig, 43, and Weisz, 41, were married in front of Craig’s 18-year-old daughter Ella, Weisz’s 4-year-old son Henry and two family friends. Daniel’s publicist…
Sticky business: De-labelling wine bottles – all 50 of them

We just came back from one of many alcohol runs with 7 cases of Cabernet Merlot. Now I can start on the de-labelling process! I figure I can do 1 case a week for the next 2 months. I’ve got some personlized wine labels that I designed myself BUT you’re gonna need to hold on…
Grooms: Four funky looks for his big day

When it comes to dressing up for your big day, it’s not just brides who get to have all the fun. “Yes, brides get most of the attention on their wedding day, but it’s a big day for the groom too,” says Roderick Ng, fashion commentator and owner of Master/slave, “and there’s no reason he…
Karishmafying my wedding shoes

For those who have been reading you will know that I had begun my mission to find the perfect ceremony shoes. While searching I had found a pair at Wittner – which were almost perfect – they were just too high! I did like the applique on the heel and the style of the shoes…
DVD review: The Wedding Makers

The Wedding Makers: The Business of Getting Married Rebel Films (rrp $29.95) Rating: PG 8/10 If you thought planning your own wedding was a lot of work, imagine how much more work is involved in planning someone else’s dream day. The Wedding Makers, by Rebel Films, offers a unique – and often amusing…
Melbourne's mayor weds – in NYC!

Melbourne mayor Robert Doyle has wed his long-time partner, Emma Page, in a “low-key” private ceremony in New York’s City Hall. “We wanted to have a quiet and private ceremony, to combine holiday and honeymoon and come home married,” Doyle is reported as saying. However, The Age newspaper reports that Shadow Minister for Tourism Justin…
Is it third time lucky for Princess Di's little brother?

Just eight weeks after his nephew Prince William wed Catherine Middleton, Princess Diana’s baby brother Earl Spencer has taken his own trip down the aisle – for the third time. Charles Spencer married Canadian philanthorpist Karen Gordon in an intimate wedding ceremony at the Spencer family’s ancestral estate in Northamptonshire, UK, where the princess is…
Wedding feast faux pas to avoid

When it comes to wedding meals, whether you have a healthy budget or a tight one, a little bit of planning can go a long way towards ensuring a feast that guests will be salivating over for years to come. The trick is keeping your meal simple, opting for good quality ingredients (or a caterer…
The great bomboniere debate

We are on a pretty strict budget as we don’t have oodles of cash to spend on our wedding. Plus I may a a slight tendency to get carried away – we won’t talk about how I almost purchased a wooden stamp with our wedding monogram to seal the wedding invites with – it’s very EASY to…
Hugh's runaway bride

Ah, the perils of publishing in print. Unaware that his bride-to-be would call off this weekend’s planned nuptials, Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner has had the July edition of his controversial magazine printed with the heading, “Introducing Mrs Crystal Hefner”. Unfortunately, there is and, likely never will be, a Mrs Crystal Hefner. The wedding, which was…
OMG, I'm really getting married!

I heard something the other day that had me bawling like a baby…it caught me completely off guard!! Phuong was youtubing clips and music..He’s taken it upon himself to choose our wedding music.. good thing he’s choosing, otherwise I’ll probably go for all the old school stuff that nobody’s ever heard before… So here I…
Wedding vows to take his (or her) breath away

You don’t have to be Shakespeare to write your own vows, you just have to be sincere. Vows are integral to your wedding ceremony and should be just as unique as you are, so why not write your own? While there’s nothing wrong with standard, pre-written vows, it’s always nice to add a little flair…
Why can't my bride just have bed hair? It suits me!

Things are progressing nicely… We think! We have a church, and the next big step is the cars. Then we can start aiming towards the honeymoon. Hopefully we haven’t left anything too late! He Says Phew, we finally have a church! After contacting lots of churches to find out that most of them have some…
Kim's $1 million big (pay) day

Ok, so we all love a bit of Kardashian gossip, but given the gals are famous for nothing more than, well, being famous, even we were surprised that the rights to Kimbo and Kris’s impending nuptials have been sold to People magazine – for a whopping $USD 1 million. Yep, the 30-year-old’s wedding to NBA…
Picking the perfect DJ for your big day

Arming yourself with a few strobe lights and an iPod jam packed with tunes from all eras and genres does magically turn you into a DJ. When it comes to DJs, engaging an audience is an art that invovles MCing skills, the ability to read a crowd and, of course, choose music that will appeal…
Photographer locked in! It's time to strike a pose!

Our hunt for a photographer was slightly easier than most of the experiences I’ve read about. I guess because our shortlist was made up of photographers whose work we’d seen at other weddings. Then we had the few that we’d seen at the Sydney Bridal Expo last year. Don’t get me wrong though. Finding the photographer was the…
J Hawk's 2012 wedding plans

Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins, 26, and long-time beau Jake Wall, 27, are planning to wed next year. The couple are yet to lock in a date, but they are hoping to take a trip down the aisle in early 2012. “I have got the vision that I want. I know what I want, it…
Inspiring ideas for adding pizazz to your big day

Weddings may have a relatively fixed format, but every wedding is different, just as every bridal couple is different. But there are many things you can do to add a little pizazz to your big day, not just to impress your guests, but to put your individual stamp on one of the biggest days of…
Celebrity Weddings: Phil & Angela Ceberano

When Phil Ceberano, 44, first set eyes upon his wife-to-be, he was knocked out, later describing her as looking like a 1960’s movie star. Angela Crews, 28, was equally impressed. As a senior publicist at Sony Music she knew a top-notch performer when she heard one. Unfortunately, they were both in relationships at the time,…
Tattoos: mask or masquerade?

I have a few tattoos; they are covering areas of my body that have scars on them. It was my solution to everyone asking about the scars – a little drastic I know; but it worked! Most of them aren’t visible, not unless I show them to you. However, there is one on my shoulder…
The Checklist – 305 days to go!

My fabulous online wedding planner has told me that there are 305 days until our wedding! Which is still a lot of time but the numbers are slowly getting smaller, I can imagine the big day being here in no time. One of the things I have found difficult with my planning is trying to…
Real or fake? A floral conundrum

Starting to think about the floral arrangements, bouquets etc. So now the question arises, should I go with real or fake? I was set on using real flowers, that is until I saw a bouquet that a girlfriend had bought online. From a distance it looked real. It was only once you got closer that you realised…
A ride that just oozes class!

Picking our cars was just plain easy! We have Phuong’s brother and cousin to thank for that because we basically ran with the same company. So we already had the backup of having “tried before we bought” so to speak. Of course we did look at other alternatives, Chrysler limos, Harley motorbike escorts, a Ferrari or…
Our beautiful bush wedding

hi hope pics work if have trouble dont mind sending u a cd im not that tech savy. hope ok aint that good at writting feel free to ask me any questions me and jai got married april 2ND of april in Mt Barker Adelaide Hills south australia. I wanted a modern australian wedding on…
All I want for my wedding is… breast implants

There were no toasters or bed spreads among the gifts at Les and Louise Hampson’s wedding. In fact there were no gifts because the happy couple requested guests contribute money… towards a boob job for the bride-to-be. The Brits, from Cheshire in England’s North West, requested guests forgo gifts and, instead, contribute funds towards new…
He says, She says: Delays, cars and churches. There's still so much to do!

Kate now has a second job to help cover the wedding, while also being injured! Hence delaying the wedding plans but we are still getting there 🙂 He Says Wow things have been busy! Kate’s got a second job now to put some more money towards the wedding, but has also gone and hurt her…
Celebrity weddings: Brodie Harper

Postcards presenter Brodie Harper met her husband, Heath Meldrum, after they saw each other across a crowded room, literally. The gorgeous couple, who have been married nearly three years, met after they caught each other’s gazes at a restaurant. They’ve been together since. Brodie shares her story below. 1) When were you married? November 29th,…