February 23, 2018
in Inspiration, Real Weddings

It’s true what they say, sometimes love turns up when you least expect it. Such was the case for April and Paul who met on a night out at The World Bar in Sydney’s Kings Cross in 2007. “We started dating casually soon after,” says April. “At Easter the following year, I was sitting with my dad and sister and they were playfully probing me about my relationship with Paul. I sent Paul a text saying that my dad wanted to know if we were official and he said, ‘yeah, why not?’ The rest is history.” The couple planned their wedding...

February 22, 2018
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Australian stylist Bianca Roccisano reveals her secrets to choosing the best dress for your big day Your wedding day is considered one of the most important days of your life. The memories and the photographs will last a lifetime and naturally every woman wants to look her best. When shopping for a wedding dress, it’s easy to go for something you love; however, what you love and what suits your body shape don’t always match. The best advice any bride can be armed with is to understand and dress for her body type. People have this idea that brides need to wear...

February 11, 2018
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With a few months to go before the big day, now is the ideal time to devise an effective eating plan to shed some unwanted kilos, maintain your weight or shape up to ensure you feel fit and fabulous in your wedding dress — and on your honeymoon. Linda O’Byrne, nutritionist for Atkins Nutritionals, the original low-carb eating experts, has put together some tips to get your pre-wedding diet plan started — based on reducing your carbohydrate and sugar intake — to ensure you see lasting results in time for the big day and for anniversaries to come. Make a plan Just...

February 11, 2018
in Inspiration, Real Weddings

A romantic proposal on Christmas day came as a joyous surprise to Ellana, who accepted immediately on her favourite day of the year. In just a short month’s time, she and Benn tied the knot in front of their closest family and friends in the Hunter Valley. “Emily is my lifelong friend and I first met her cousin Benn at her house on a cold and rainy day,” says Ellana of how she and Benn met. “We’ve been friends for 23 years and I’ve been to all the birthday parties and family functions but Benn and I had never met. The...

February 11, 2018
in Inspiration, Real Weddings

Sometimes all it takes is one look. A catch of the eye, you might even feel a spark. For Grant and Ceilidh, the moment they met was just like a scene from a movie. “There was an instant attraction, sweaty palms, blushing cheeks, lingering looks,” says Ceilidh, who vividly recalls the emotions she felt as she gazed upon her soon-to-be fiancé for the first time upon being introduced by a mutual friend for work. Ceilidh and Grant’s first date was as spontaneous as their first meeting. Merely a day after they met, Grant left the country on a work trip to...

December 5, 2017
in Inspiration, Real Weddings

Love has a funny way of showing up. When 11-year-olds Daniella and Brad first met at a swimming club, little did they know they were soul mates. Several years later and the swimming pair reunited in their late teens and the rest, as they say, is history. Armed with their inside jokes and all-consuming love, Brad and Daniella tied the knot six years into the relationship. “I travel a lot for work,” Daniella says. “No matter where I go in the world, I always try to bring back Kinder Surprises for Brad.” One Easter night as Brad was getting ready to go...