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how to choose a wedding ring

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How far in advance to buy wedding rings (and other related questions)

We’ve compiled some FAQs on wedding rings – when to order them, what metal to use, when they’re exchanged – even whether you need them at all. Read on.

how to write your wedding vows

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Six ways to break writer’s block and craft amazing wedding vows

Whether it’s perfectionism, fear of balls-ing this up or you’re just lacking inspiration, we’ve got some very simple and effective tips to help you clear writer’s block and write personal wedding vows you’ll be busting to share. Promise.

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Leftover wedding wine? You could drink it, or…

We’re of the belief that there’s no such thing as having too much wine at your wedding. And no, it’s not so you can get sloshed – leftover wedding wine serves a solid purpose. Read on to get our suggestions on how to use it.

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How to create beautiful wedding stationery on a budget

Wedding stationery: it’s not just invitations. This category includes save-the-dates, menus, placecards, signage, thank you letters… we could go on. And while you’re not obliged to have all (or even most) of it, the cost of creating stationery for all of your wedding guests can quickly scale. We’ve brought together some tips to help you save money and have gorgeous stationery, whatever your budget is.

How to cancel my wedding vendor

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How to cancel a wedding vendor

How do I cancel a wedding vendor? It’s a question we’re thankfully not often asked, but for those in this unfortunate situation, here’s our advice.

choosing wedding wine

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What wines should I serve at my wedding?

Unsure of what wines to have at your wedding? How many whites? How many reds? Whether rosé is a good idea? We’ve got you covered here, plus a $100 voucher for you to redeem on sparkling wine thanks to our friends at Grant Burge Wines.

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Should I hire a wedding videographer?

To hire or not to hire a wedding videographer, that is the question. Read on and you’ll (hopefully) have your answer.

Mother of the bride tips

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Advice From One Mother-Of-The-Bride To Others

Amy’s mum Jackie shares some heart-to-heart tips to other MOBs. So B’s, pass it on – and reap the benefits.

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How much does a wedding celebrant cost?

Curious to know how much wedding celebrants cost and why? Find out here.

wedding eco-trends

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5 eco-trends changing the wedding industry

We chatted to the team behind the wedding fair with a social conscious Mindfully Wed to get some seriously amazing eco-trends that you can easily adopt for your own wedding without compromising on the vision for your big day. In fact, we promise these ideas will only enhance the good feels and love surrounding your special event. Read on.

breaking wedding traditions

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Wedding traditions you might want to break (and what to do instead)

Wedding celebrant Andrea Calodolce shares the weird (and outdated) history of some of our most common wedding traditions – and what you can do instead.

how to plan a surprise wedding

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How to completely nail a surprise wedding

Hell to the f-yes for surprise weddings. We’ve always wanted to attend one – they just look so damn delightful. And for the couples that decide to go down this path, we’ve heard it helped them alleviate the stress and pressure of planning a full-on traditional big day. If this sounds like your bag, we’ve got some tips to share to plan a surprise wedding that a) remains a surprise, and b) is full of joy.

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How not to go mental when planning a wedding (part 2)

Getting engaged is exciting! Having a fiancé is exciting! Planning a wedding is… well it can be a real ball ache – which is the exact opposite of how you thought your balls would feel, right? The wonderfully honest Kate Forsyth of styling and hire company Good Day Rentals is back with words of wisdom in the second part to this series on retaining your sanity while organising a big day. We highly recommend a read.

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Should I book a wedding band?

Got questions about booking a band for your wedding? We chatted to Josie from Event Entertainers – a collective of musicians and creatives that are super experienced in making your big day that happy, joyous party you hoped for – and asked her some of ours. Check it out.

how to be a bridechilla

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How not to go mental when planning a wedding (part 1)

Why does wedding planning carry such stigma of psychosis? As though we all get engaged and suddenly turn into batty lunatics that can barely blink, let alone consider a table seating chart? Not you, my friend. You’re going to keep it together with a little bit of wisdom and honesty from Kate Forsyth of Good Day Rentals.

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