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Which Dress For Me?
Congratulations on your engagement!You’ve found ‘the one’ in a man, and now to ‘the one’ in a dress! But which gown will suit your figure the best? The following are a ....
Hen's Night Games! Let's Have Some Fun!
All the wedding arrangements have been made, and the stress is almost over! Gather the girlies for a night out on the town and let your hair down! Games at hen’s nights are a bunch of fun! He....
Grooms Handy Hints
Mmmm Beer! Now that I have got your attention, time to talk weddings! As the groom, you probably feel like you have done the hard part, and your next duty is to simply turn up at the wedding in....
Introduction To Wedding Themes
So you’ve met the man, had the romantic proposal and now you’ve set the date. Now for the daunting task of actually planning the wedding! You may be wondering where to start... Picking a “theme....
Black and White Wedding Theme
The black and white theme is classic, striking and simple, yet sophisticated. Many people have the misconception that this theme is stark, bare and ‘cold’. How wrong they are! The black and white....
Bridesmaids Duties
Congratulations, you have been asked to play a special role in someone’s day! Being a part of someone’s bridal party it truly a special task. A bride is told to pick people who she knows wi....
I just got engaged – what do I do now?
After the man of your dreams proposes, the first question on a newly engaged woman’s lips is; ‘what now’?Even if you have been planning your big day for ages, (if you are like me t....
"who is paying for all of this?!"
When planning a wedding the etiquette question who pays for what is often asked. In some cases a family tradition is already in place, but if not this etiquette guide should help you plan, who's payin....
December 2008 Bride of The Month - Brigit Bitar
Michael and I first met under rather unusual circumstances. When I was 12 years old I moved from Sydney to a small country town. I was young and full of angst. Needless to say I was spending most of m....
Real Wedding Story - Amie and Matt Smith
Matthew and I met when we were 15 years old working in a supermarket. It didn’t take long before we were an item. Unfortunately we broke up after a few months and went our separate ways.....
Deciding On The Entertainment For Your Wedding
No wedding reception is complete without some form of entertainment and there are many options available for consideration.The most popular forms of reception entertainment which cou....
Kylie's Diary Entry #1
Brad and I have been engaged almost 2 years. But have only been planning our wedding for the last year. I guess the best place to start is at the beginning, setting the date.I didn’t w....
How to be the Best Father of the Bride or Groom:
Congratulations! Your son or daughter has just become engaged! After the initial panic that your children are growing up, excitement sets in... As a father, you may be wondering exactly what you can d....
How to be the Best Mother of the Bride or Groom:
Congratulations! Your son or daughter had just become engaged! This is such an exciting time for all mothers... But it can also be stressful, so be prepared. If you are a first time Mother of the Brid....
How to Plan an Engagement Party:
So, you and your partner have recently become engaged and you want to celebrate! Deciding to have a party is the easy part, but planning it will be a more trying task... But it will be great practice ....
Recently Engaged... Where do I Start?
Congratulations on your engagement!! This is such an exciting time for you and your partner! Not only is this an exciting time, but also a very confusing time... You will have so many thoughts running....
Wedding Traditions from Around the World
While the “design-your-own” wedding is becoming increasingly popular in this day and age, and being married by a celebrant or other official is more widespread, there is still a lot of importance ....
What Flowers are in Season?
Flowers and blooms are an integral part of a wedding’s overall look. Many brides pick the season/month of their wedding according to the flowers they want! It’s better to know what flowers are ava....
Calling All Newlyweds -Win A $100 Beauty Pack
Are you already married? We are looking for fabulous newlyweds to share their wedding story and photos on Beyond The Bride.All you need to do is send us your full wedding story ....
Do It Yourself Pedicure
No need to spend a fortune at a beauty spa! Here are easy steps to do your own pedicure at home and still achieve professional results.What you will need:
- Nail polish rem....
Wedding Traditions and There Meanings
We have all heard the wedding tradition – Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue …. But have you heard of the ending – a sixpence (or a penny) in her shoe? It's surp....
Decisions, Decisions - Choosing Your Bridal Party
For most brides choosing a bridal party may either be the first thing you think of, or the last. It is important however to remember that it can be a tough decision, so for those of you who haven’t ....
The Wedding Vows
Whether you are having a religious ceremony or civil ceremony the wedding vows are the most important part of the day. The wedding vows are the words you will say to each other that will create the fo....Jen's Diary - 1
Hey Everyone!My name is Jen and I am the founder of BeyondTheBride. I am also a bride to be! My big day is set for July 2007.
I wanted to start this diary to give other brides....
Australian Civil Unions
Currently in Australia the only states to have civil unions are Tasmania, ACT and Victoria.State and territory civil unions are beginning to be recognised federally for the purpose of fed....
Budgets, Budgets, Budgets!
Budget doesn’t have to be a scary word when it comes to planning your wedding. Even though the average wedding today costs over $10 000, this figure doesn’t need to be daunting because with things....
Jen's Diary - 2
Today was my second fitting with Karen (Karen Willis Holmes). It was what she calls the calico fitting. She had a calico cut out of my bodice and spent 30 minutes pinning and drawing on it.
Jen's Diary - 3
Okay I decided long ago to make my own invitations. I am a bit of a perfectionist and wanted them to be perfect.Well today is day two and I have made no progress, in fact I am going backw....
Jen's Diary - 4
After a long chat with my fiance and looking over the wedding budget and chopping and changing things we have decided to get someone to make them. It is expensive but I have wasted too much product al....
Jen's Diary - 5
So Much To Do, So Little Time! As mentioned in my last entry, we have decided to have our invitations made by professionals. It was becoming such a headache! The lovely people at Huetopia Studios ....
Jen's Diary - 6
Having Nightmares!!Okay, we are almost 3 months out from the wedding and I am having nightmares about things going wrong.
Almost since the start of our engagement over 2 years ago....
Jen's Diary - 7
Organization is a 5 Letter Word! ....... Crazy!!!Normally I am a pretty organized person, but as time goes on with wedding planning my organization has gone out the door! I have pieces o....
Jen's Diary - 8
I am starting to get excited! Only 11 weeks to go and it feels like the wedding is creeping up so quickly! We have done so much in the past few weeks, everything feels like it's coming together.
Jen's Diary - 9
Bridezilla Has Shown Her Ugly Face!!Well I must say today was the worst day in my whole wedding planning process.
I received a slip in the mail to collect a parcel from the po....
Jen's Diary - 10
Sydney2 weeks ago we went to Sydney to finalise the last of the wedding details. We spent 6 days running around like crazy people!!
Tuesday: The first day I had a dress fi....
Jen's Diary - 11
2 Weeks Baby!!Today is 2 weeks till the big day and I am getting very very very nervous!! Everything is booked and confirmed now it is just the final details and playing the waiting game. ....
Choosing The Perfect Wedding Photographer
You’re getting married, right? Congratulations! Of course you want your wedding day to be as perfect and magical as you have always dreamed, is making sure your wedding is perfect enough? Or do you ....
Wedding Speeches
Pass this on to anyone making a speech on your special day!Your wedding speech or the speech you have been asked to do for a friend may seem like it is going to be one of the harde....
A Guide To Vintage Weddings
Vintage = Romance.Think 1950s movies like Casablanca, Gone With the Wind and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. How could anyone pass up the charm, the beautiful costumes, the elegance and style of....
Romantic Pinks and Reds
The one wedding theme that has stood the test of all time is that of simple, elegant romance – and it’s no wonder! One of the easiest themes to pull off, romantic weddings encompass the true feeli....
Beach Weddings
In a country full of the most beautiful beaches in the world, you’d be mad not to consider getting married on one of them! With the huge variety of beaches available, your beach wedding can be as ca....
Winter Weddings
Choosing to hold your wedding in the middle of a cold, dark winter may seem like madness, but if you consider the possibilities you’ll find that a winter wedding can be one of the most original, mem....
Megan and Andrew Bock
The Wedding of Andrew and Megan – 17 October 2008How We Met:
Andrew and I are high school sweethearts, and started dating when we were 14. We were so happy that 10 ye....
Engagement Parties
Throwing an Engagement Party is a great way to celebrate your decision to get married, and also give the guests a taste of what’s to come. You’re also giving your two families a chance to meet eac....
Questions To Ask Each Other Before Marriage
You might think you know your fiancé pretty well, and he you. You might have even been living together for years, and expect you know everything there is to know about each other’s life goals, pers....
Katrina's Wedding Dream Team
These are all the people who made Katrina's day perfect!Photographer – The Mink Studio – www.minkstudio.com.au
Angie is the funkiest, loveliest, funniest and most chi....
The Wedding Of Katrina & Matthew Stanley
Matt and I met back in November 2001 while both of us were having a night out with friends in the city. Dancing up a storm with my friends, I caught Matt's eye across the room. He made his way over an....
Eco Friendly Autumn
Autumn is the best time of the year to have an eco friendly wedding! The warm colours of nature set the perfect backdrop to an eco theme filled with browns, bronzes and gold’s!Making you....
Natural and Edible Wedding Favours
Take a moment to think of what autumn means to you... Does it evoke images of fallen multi coloured maple leaves, warm apple tea, orange, brown and bronze hues, the smell of burning cinnamon, honey po....
Eco Friendly Autumn
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Top Tips for Planning an Autumn Wedding
Autumn weddings are simply beautiful and your wedding photography can create timeless memories marking your beautiful wedding in your beautiful surrounds. By using the natural autumn lighting and scen....
Budget Breakdown - how Do We Stick To Our Budget?
Out of the many weddings I have planned through the years one of the first questions from my brides and grooms is almost always - HOW DO WE STICK TO OUR BUDGET ???Most couples have an idea....
Best Wedding Cost Cutting Tips!
Cutting costs does not always mean that you need to cut out the beautiful things you want for your wedding. Cost cutting is all about making smarter choices and knowing the tricks of the trade! Here i....
How To Store Peonies For Up To 3 Months! Beautiful Peonies Even In Winter!
Do you have a dream of having a beautiful Peonies bouquet but have been told they are out of season for your wedding?We can help!
Not many people know this but Peonies can be ke....