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Weddings – Who Pays for What?

One of the most stressful aspects of organising a wedding is working out how you are going to pay for it. This is not surprising given weddings these days can quite literally cost the same as a house deposit! In 2013, the average Australian wedding had a price tag of $48,296 – quite likely the most money a couple will ever spend on a single event in their entire lives. Now in case your mind is stuck on that figure...
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Buying a Diamond Ring

Hey ladies – trying to get your partner to make that final step towards commitment? Or just want a pretty for your fingers or ears? Then print out this article and slyly leave it by the bedside table. It may just be the information he needs to step up and enter a jewellery store. Buying a diamond is not as easy as it seems. However you don’t need to fear the jewellery store – there are ways to get the...
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Wedding Cake Alternatives

It is much more common that couples these days like to personalise their weddings and add some quirk or memorable moment. If your heart is not set on the traditional tiered fruit cake covered in marzipan, then perhaps consider some of these alternative options: Cupcake Stand These are increasingly common at weddings and other celebrations. Usually you will see a small cake as the top tier (for the couple to cut) and then the lower tiers full of cupcakes. Some...
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Best Online Stores for Wedding Dresses

Got a wedding coming up and don't know where to start with your dress? Don't have an absolute fortune to spend? You don't need too! There are so many great options these days to pick up a designer looking wedding dress for a fraction of the price. Where are these options? Right here - we've done all the hard work for you! We have both international and Australian online stores. Light In The Box - Beautiful range of wedding dresses and...
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Finding the Right Celebrant

It’s happened – you’re engaged! Congratulations! Now comes the fun/stressful/confusing part……planning your wedding! There are so many different suppliers that you will have to negotiate with and subsequently book to ensure your special day is full of happy memories, not memories that resemble scenes from the latest Hollywood horror blockbuster. The one compulsory supplier you will need is a Celebrant. You now have the choice of having a religious ceremony, or a civil ceremony. When choosing your Celebrant, there are...
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How to Lower Your Wedding Costs

Want to know how to lower your wedding costs? Say the word 'wedding' to any party planner or venue and you can expect the fees to multiply before your eyes. Having a wedding, regardless of how you do it, is going to be expensive. Even if you make the cake yourself, if you buy a second hand gown and if you have the ceremony in your backyard, you still have to consider food, decorations and a wedding celebrant not...
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Planning A Wedding With Kids

Planning A Wedding with Kids Man meets woman, they date, fall in love, move in together, get engaged, get married, have kids, live happily ever after; or so the fairy tales tell us. But these days, many couples find that there are already children on the scene when it comes to organising their wedding. Whether this is because you had children before walking down the aisle or this is your second/third/fourth marriage; organising a wedding with children creates a whole...
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Wedding Speech Blunders

Wedding Speech Blunders Have you ever been asked to give a speech at an upcoming wedding? If so, then one road that many people choose to take when it comes to wedding speeches is the humorous route. Weddings are happy, joyous occasions filled with laughter so what better way to celebrate than with a funny speech? When you think about what makes you laugh, you most likely come up with several different options. There is the slapstick humour, the dirty...
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Wedding Receptions with a Difference

Wedding Receptions with a Difference Every bride dreams about having the perfect, most unique wedding ever. This is a day when nothing plain or ordinary will do; it all has to be spectacular, splendid, and beautiful. However, if you're planning your wedding on a budget it can be hard to get that sense of grandeur. The wedding reception is always one of the hardest parts of a wedding to pull off without spending a fortune. From the location to the...
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Bridesmaids and Groomsmens Outfits on...

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen Outfits on a Budget The topic of the bridesmaid and groomsmen outfits can be touchy, depending on the crowd you're working with. Some people ask the wedding party to pay for their own outfits, and others foot the bill to ensure that they all match perfectly. The first thing you have to decide is who is paying for these outfits. Talk with your fiancee and any family members involved in paying for the wedding to come to...
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