Peonies are the most popular wedding flowers in Australia and some brides even arrange their wedding date around the limited Peonies season. Wouldn’t it would be great if you could have Peonies all year round? Well YOU CAN! Most people don’t know this but Peonies can be kept in the fridge in perfect condition for [...]

One of the first things any bride should do when beginning to plan a wedding is to create a personal checklist of things they want, things they love and things which need to be organised. Being super organised will be your life saver during the wedding planning process. A typical example of a list would [...]

Wedding candy bars are so hot right now… And I can see why! It is a beautiful, fun way for guests to pick their own wedding favours/bonbonniere or even just to add a little something extra to your wedding day. Particularly if you and your partner are fans of fun, sweet things! Here are a [...]

DIY is one of those things that we all love the idea of, but are a little scared of in the long run. It creates more work, there is a possibility of it going wrong and what happens if people don’t like it? Well stop worrying! DIY is so much fun! In fact, I would [...]

The wedding night, or should I say, what happens after the official celebrations are over, leaves you and your new husband alone together, maybe in a nice hotel with the ‘pressure’ of consumating your marriage. Wedding night sex is spoken of constantly and it only adds extra pressure! The fact of the matter is that [...]

So I was trawling the internet (again) looking for great things to share with you guys and came across The Vintage Bride… I just adore this idea! Wedding dresses can become so commercial and so “done”… This is a way to really personalise your day, reflect your own style and also to wear a very, [...]

Oh boy am I a sucker for a country-style wedding! I just love them so much! I hope to see many, many more beautiful, rustic country wedding pictures this year… (So if you had one, or are having one soon PLEASE send me the piccies in to brigit@beyondthebride.com.au and I may just pulish them on [...]

Pyrotechnics, including fireworks, giant sparklers, smoke and fog machines are becoming a thing of the past in weddings these days… Made huge in the 80′s, its a wonder the fad lasted as long as it has… This type of extravagance was the height of “cool” in the 1980′s and understandably so, but we have thankfully [...]

2010 is going to be a big year for bright coloured weddings!! Rather  than the “traditional” pastel bridesmaid colours like powder blue, baby pink and mauve, think bigger and brighter! Incorporate reds, yellows and bright hues into their dresses, flowers and your settings. Also think early tones like deep browns and greens… Let your bridesmaids [...]

New technology arises every day and in an age where things just keep getting better and better, couples tying the knot are rejoicing. 2010 will see a huge increase in photographers using HD motion picture and video so your wedding memories can look like a Hollywood picture! It had been described as looking “better than real [...]