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- To Elope or Not To Elope - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karine HartAlthough many couples will have no reason to elope away since both sides agree to the union anyway, the prospect of eloping with the intention of being married has a greatly romantic appeal. There is a sense of excitement, adventure and thrill about the thought of hurrying down the proverbial ...
Views: 1093 - Flower Girls and Pageboys at Weddings? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karine HartAdmittedly, modern weddings are adult affairs made between adults, for adults and by adults. We will be hard-pressed to mention a wedding in Western society where children are being wedded to each other in the customary pomp of the wedding ceremony. Kids' Touch But that does not mean that ...
Views: 1579 - The Wedding Day Emergency Kit - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karine HartEven the best bridezilla will require an emergency kit at some point during her wedding day. Indeed, the whole wedding extravaganza is not yet finished until the bride says goodbye to her guests to leave for her and her hubby's honeymoon. So, always being prepared like a good Girl Scout is the ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Caring For Your Wedding Ring - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karine HartThe wedding ring is one of the most important pieces of jewellery for husband and wife for obvious reasons. It is, after all, the symbol of their marital love for one another. With that in mind, it is only right that the utmost care be provided in maintaining the lustre of your wedding rings. ...
Views: 1096 - Wedding Toasts And Speeches Explained - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartWhile weddings are a celebration of love and unity, once the vows are exchanged, the wedding speeches/toasts are the second biggest highlight of the day. Wedding toasts allow the bride and groom's friends and loved ones to share their love of the couple on their special day. Although the bride ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Wedding Expenses: Who Pays For What? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartPlanning a wedding comes with many responsibilities, and one of the main questions that arise is, "Who pays for what?" It's no secret that wedding costs can cause tension and confusion, and the last thing you want is to be worried about finances leading up to your wedding. The best way to divide ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - The Roles of the Mother And Father of the Bride - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartA wedding day is one of the most joyous occasions, in a girl's life. While there are many different ways to plan a wedding, there are a few things that the mother and father of the bride are expected to handle leading up to the wedding, and on the wedding day. Since every bride has different ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Five Ideas For A Winning Bucks Party - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartAh, marriage. If you're reading this, then you or someone you know is probably about to tie the knot, and while many people joke about marriage being the end of a man's life, that's not exactly true. Of course, things will be slightly different once you're married, but life as you know won't be ...
Views: 1098 - Hens Night Ideas For Every Bride - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartIf you're like most brides, you are probably so preoccupied with your wedding planning that you are haven't even given your bachelorette party a second thought. Also known as a hens night, this party should be a fun and memorable party that allows you to spend some quality time with your closest ...
Views: 1059 - Tips For Planning The Perfect Honeymoon - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartYour honeymoon is a very important occasion in your married life. It will not only be your first vacation together as a married couple but, it may well be the most romantic vacation the two of you will ever have. That is why planning the perfect honeymoon is so important. It will help set the ...
Views: 778 - History of Wedding Bouquets - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartThere are many different types, styles and flowers used in wedding bouquets today. And for most modern day brides the addition of these bouquets add to the romance of the wedding day itself but, have you ever wondered where the tradition of carrying a wedding bouquet originated or how it became ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Finding The Right Wedding Dress For Your Figure - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartEvery bride wants to look beautiful on her Melbourne wedding day which is why most brides spend months looking at and trying on various wedding dresses looking for that perfect dress. However, dress hunting can be extremely frustrating especially when you don't know which styles are best suited ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Setting the Mood for Your Wedding with Unique Wedding Invitations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartFew engaged couples realize it but, your wedding invitations are the first view your guests will have of your wedding. Taking the time to choose invitations that are as unique, as you are and your wedding will be, can set the tone for your wedding well in advance of the first guest’s arrival. ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Options For Hiring A Wedding Limousine For Your Wedding - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karine HartYour Melbourne wedding is a big day in your life and you want everything to be perfect from your wedding dress, Melbourne Marriage Celebrant right down to the last dance. Hiring a wedding Limousine service for your wedding day can add to the special ness of the occasion for you and your entire ...
Views: 891 - How To Use Photo Slide Shows at Your Wedding Reception - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartWhile a wedding can be one of the most exciting and memorable days of your life, sometimes the planning stage is expensive and stressful. Many details have to be planned. You have to think about your venue, the photography, the dress, the flowers, the Melbourne Marriage Celebrant and so much ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Avoid these Common Wedding Reception Complaints - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartYou don't want to be the bride that everyone talks about in a negative way, so you want to make sure you plan out a reception that will keep your guests happy. While you can't please every single person, you can do your best to ensure everyone is comfortable and to make sure they have pleasant ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - Avoid these Common Wedding Reception Complaints - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartYou don't want to be the bride that everyone talks about in a negative way, so you want to make sure you plan out a reception that will keep your guests happy. While you can't please every single person, you can do your best to ensure everyone is comfortable and to make sure they have pleasant ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - Wedding Ceremony Music - Use These Tips to Select the Right Musicians for Your Ceremony - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartHaving the perfect music for your wedding reception is definitely important. It will help make the special moments even better and will add something unique to the day. It's especially to choose great music and musicians if you are going to have your wedding videographer. Here is a look at why ...
Views: 825(3 votes) - Top Tips for Choosing a Great Wedding Videographer - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartHaving your wedding videoed is a wonderful idea. Pictures are great, but a video allows you to go back and see every part of your Melbourne Wedding Ceremony. Of course, this means that you need to hire a quality videographer if you want to ensure you get a high quality video of the big event. If ...
Views: 1000(4 votes) - Top Tips for Choosing a Great Wedding Videographer - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartHaving your wedding videoed is a wonderful idea. Pictures are great, but a video allows you to go back and see every part of your Melbourne Wedding Ceremony. Of course, this means that you need to hire a quality videographer if you want to ensure you get a high quality video of the big event. If ...
Views: 1000(4 votes) - Treasure Your Wedding Forever with Quality Photographs - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Karine HartThere is so much that goes into planning a wedding. You have the dress to choose, the venue to find, the right flowers to order, a Melbourne Celebrant to book and so many other things taking up your time. However, many people make the mistake of not planning out the photography for their wedding ...
Views: 812(3 votes) - Wedding Proposals: Popping the Question - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Karine HartPopping the question is a milestone in the relationship that must be done in the right manner. Your own "Will you marry me?" scenario will vary from your best buddy as the best proposal is always the one that speaks of your personality, of your future fiancée's personality and of your ...
Views: 934 - The Groom's Guide - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Karine HartNowadays, grooms are expected to take an active role in the wedding planning instead of leaving it up to the bride to accomplish most of the tasks. Besides, many of the wedding traditions are being supplanted by modern practices that point to the groom playing multiple roles rather than being ...
Views: 742 - Options for Your Hair Style on Your Wedding Day - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Karine HartUndoubtedly, brides-to-be want to look their best on their wedding day. One of the most important aspects of looking beautiful for a woman is their hairstyle mainly because it is their crowning glory. As such, we strongly suggest thinking of your hairstyle for the big day on the same day as ...
Views: 877 - Things to Consider for a Memorable First Wedding Dance - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Karine HartOne of the highlights of the wedding reception is the first wedding dance. In recent years, the first wedding dance has veered away from the traditional waltz with couples dancing to contemporary dance music complete with the disco choreography although most couples will still dance to the ...
Views: 845 - The Part Your Wedding Cake Plays In Your Wedding Day - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartThe wedding cake is a traditional part of any wedding day today at least here in Australia. What part does it play in your special day though? To understand this totally you need to know a bit of history about the origins of the wedding cake. In the times of the Roman Empire an actual loaf of ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - To Save a Bundle Plan a Wedding to Take Place Midweek - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartHaving a wedding in the middle of the week is becoming more popular than it used to be. There is a good reason for this. It is cheaper to rent the buildings and other things needed from ceremony to receptions. Weddings have become so expensive that people are looking for ways to save on the ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - The Ups and Downs of Beach Weddings - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartHaving a beach wedding can be absolutely idyllic. It also can have certain ups and downs involved in it too. You picture this very beautiful ceremony by the ocean or other body of water. However, you need to think about the special issues that could arise and plan how to handle them. When you ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Tips on Creating a Uniquely Special Wedding Ceremony - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartYour wedding ceremony is one of the most important events that you will ever plan. For this reason, you need to make it a very personal day. Make sure the music, vows, prayers and anything else mirror what you like and believe. Have it be a day of celebration of your union that you are about to ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Wedding Centrepieces - Four Tips for Attractive Centrepieces - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartMany preparations have to be made for the wedding reception to take place. Along with setting the location up you will have to decorate the tables. This is done with centrepieces usually. These centrepieces are normally designed to match the theme and/or colour of your wedding. There is so ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - Ten Ways to Make Your Wedding Day Environmentally Friendly - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartAre you wondering what you can do to make your wedding day an environmentally friendly one? Many brides don't think about the impact on the environment as they are planning the wedding. While it may seem like one more thing to stress over, there are actually many easy things you can do to make ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Is a Civil Marriage Celebrant the Thing for You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartMany couples are choosing to get married with a civil celebrant today. This is an important day in your life and you want it to be perfect. Every part of the big day should be personalised to be exactly what you want. If you don't want to get married in the church, you do have the option to go ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - 6 Ideas and Examples for Creating Your Wedding Vows - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartOne of the things you'll need to consider when planning your wedding is the wedding vows you want to exchange. Usually Civil Marriage Celebrants will allow you to write your own if you don't want to go with traditional words. Of course, you need to consider this ahead of time so everyone knows ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Ten Tips for a Successful Outdoor Wedding - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartA wedding that takes place outdoors can be beautiful and unique. With the perfect place, a special Wedding Celebrant, and all your family and friends, it will definitely be a day you never forget. However, an outdoor wedding can take a bit more planning to make sure everything goes perfectly. ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - How to Reduce Wedding Day Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Karine HartWhen you are planning a wedding, sometimes there is a lot of stress that comes along with that planning. It's not always easy to ensure your wedding day goes perfectly. You have to choose from the available celebrants in Melbourne, arrange for the perfect dress, send out invitations and more. ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - Your Wedding Ceremony, Planning Tips and Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Karine HartYour wedding ceremony is the “Heart” of your special day. Making it just right, as with every other part of your wedding, requires careful planning and organisation. Although there are budgets to be considered, a successful ceremony is more about the content rather than budget. If you do your ...
Views: 805 - How to choose the right Marriage Celebrant for your Wedding Ceremony - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Karine HartYour wedding plans are in full swing and you need to find and secure your booking with a marriage celebrant that you are comfortable with, so how do you go about finding not just an average celebrant but the right one for you? It is imperative to ask yourself this when you embark on finding a ...
Views: 1071 - Low Cost Budget Considerations for Your Wedding - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Karine HartCongratulations on your engagement, you are now about to plan your wedding day. This will be the most time, effort and money you will ever spend for a one day event so take some tips from below to try and help your wallet breath a little easier!. Deciding on a budget and sticking to it is often ...
Views: 1002 - 5 Romantic Ways to Celebrate an Anniversary - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Karine HartWe are all guilty of forgetting about how important anniversaries are in reflecting on how you and your partner met and to rekindle that buzz of the first time you got together. Below are some suggestions on what you could do for your special anniversary. Remember that first date? Plan a ...
Views: 774 - 5 ways to stay on schedule for your wedding day - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Karine HartIt takes is some planning and organization but you can get everything done on time for your wedding day and also have some fun doing it. I'm going to assume that you have done all the necessary ground work to make your wedding day special…booked the reception, the caterer, the ceremony location, ...
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