It certainly is one of the biggest decisions you will make for your wedding, and the pressure to get it right can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. With so many wedding venues available, you’d think choosing one would be simple, but it never is. Your wedding is the biggest — and certainly the most expensive! …
Your wedding venue, especially for a reception with catering, can take up as much as half of your overall wedding budget, so you want that contract to cover key points and be in its best state to protect your wedding adequately. Note: Do NOT sign a wedding venue contract on the spot. You should read …
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As you’re planning your wedding, one of the questions you inevitably ask yourself is, can I negotiate wedding prices? Because negotiating wedding prices is situational. It really depends on how serious you are about the venue or vendor and what you’re asking for. Your wedding day is probably the most expensive event you’ll ever pay …
For many, getting married is one of life’s major milestones and one they want to celebrate. Whether you believe no expense should be spared on your big day or think weddings are just a complete rip-off, it is no secret that things can get very expensive very quickly. There is a popular theory that as …
So, you’re opening an event venue. Congrats! Although the pandemic has slowed down the hospitality industry, the business has started to return. People are still looking for spaces to hold their weddings, corporate gatherings, and other celebratory events. After you’ve found the perfect venue space and decided what audiences you want to target with your …
Venue licensing is a long and complicated topic. Has it got you scratching your head? If you’re confused about the legal aspects of getting married, you’ve come to the right place. Licensed venues, or ‘approved venues’, can include hotels, stately homes, civic halls and other similar premises. The owner or trustee of the premises must …
Are you dreaming about a venue, a business planning to open a platform, or actively operating a wedding venue? Then you may be wondering— Is opening a wedding venue a profitable business? It’s a question many people today have, primarily due to the recent boom in the opening and building of wedding venues across Australia. …
Your venue is the first significant decision you’ll make about your wedding, and it’s also usually the most important investment. But how do you know what a wedding venue should cost? Here, we take a look at wedding venue budget trends across Australia and state-by-state. Your wedding venue will usually be the largest expense of …
Located in Geelong VIC and currently on the hunt for your dream wedding venue? Look no further! To take the stress out of choosing, here’s the top Geelong wedding venues. Real estate experts always say location matters. When it comes to a wedding reception, we agree, as your choice of venue is what can turn …
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Located in Yarra Valley, Melbourne, VIC and currently on the hunt for your dream wedding venue? Look no further! To take the stress out of choosing, here’s the top 55 Yarra Valley’s best wedding and reception venues. Real estate experts always say location matters. When it comes to a wedding reception, we agree, as your …
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Executing the perfect wedding day–or wedding weekend–is all in the organization, details, and logistics. An event planner worth their salt can take on the execution of any event, consult on its styling and design, and help you successfully manage your expectations and budget. When you have worked in the wedding industry as long as we …
Each week at our Melbourne wedding venue we have the pleasure of styling our luxurious bridal table. The best thing about this is that no two bridal tables are ever styled the same, meaning that we have the opportunity to work with a range of flowers, centerpieces, colours, charger plates and much more. If you’re a newly …
For most people, their wedding day will be among the most important days of their lives. As such, it is customary for a close friend or loved one to deliver a speech congratulating the newlyweds on their union. This can be a nerve-wracking prospect if you’re the one called upon to give a statement in …
A Simple Guide on Wedding Vows for your Melbourne Wedding Writing your own wedding vows is the perfect way to personalize your Melbourne wedding and to show your guests exactly what you love about your significant other. Your vows should be short and sweet, but they should be able to communicate what makes your relationship …
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Unconventional wedding vows are becoming more and more popular. As people evolve and more people move away from religion, it may leave a gap in the vow section of their weddings. Furthermore, even those who are religious are starting to be more lenient in certain sects and with such practices. This leaves a little room …
On National Wedding Planning Day, find out what celebrity event planner David Tutera, photographer Nigel Barker, actress Tia Mowry and more have to say about their planning journey. Wedding planning can be daunting, and these currently engaged and married celebrities can undoubtedly attest to the pressure when it comes to the task. But those who’ve …
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When it comes to planning your wedding, we know it can be super stressful – between appointments, budgeting, and countless mood boards…it’s A whole new world and can sometimes feel like a part-time job. So, if you’re interested in saving some time and money, read on for some fool-proof wedding hacks. Organization is key This …
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Tips for Planning a Military Wedding For each branch of the armed forces, different wedding customs and rituals apply which showcase national pride and loyalty. Here, some tips for planning your military wedding. Consider a Military Chapel or Academy Grounds Many military weddings take place at military chapels or on academy grounds (Army, Navy, or …
Whether or not you’re going to stick with tradition, the meaning behind these classic religious vows are romantic and a great starting point for writing your own or altering them to suit you. Each religious faith has wedding traditions and practices—including standard wedding vows—that have been passed down through generations. Exact phrases vary slightly from …
Read These Tips Before Writing Your Own Wedding Vows Start by checking out conventional, by-the-book vows from your very own religious beliefs if you practice a certain faith, and others also, to see exactly what strikes home with you. Integrate these samples into the initial words you write or utilize them as a jumping-off point. …
A wedding should be a representation of the couple’s personality. With infinite types of personalities out there, it goes without saying that there have been all different kinds of weddings to match. If you can think of it, it’s probably been done. Here are just a few of the more unusual wedding venues around the …
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Your wedding day is all about making special memories with your friends and family that you can cherish for years to come. You want your guests to mingle and have fun, and there are a few little activities and techniques you can try on the day to get the ball rolling on guest involvement. Try …
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Ahh, celebrity weddings. We love to scrutinise them, draw inspiration from them and just plain gossip about them – from the dress to the catering and everything in between. The biggest talking point would have to be the location and venue, and the more exotic or extravagant the better. When it comes to high-profile celebs, …
Social media can be expected to play a large role in weddings these days. When we live in a world where every special moment is documented instantaneously, from your vegan poke bowl instagramed before the end of your lunch break to a live documentation of a music concert on a snap chat story, it’s hard …
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Everyone loves a good wedding film, from comedies to those movies that just make your heart melt. So, get together some friends and watch a few of these favourites next time you want to stay in for a movie night. My Best Friend’s Wedding – a classic romantic comedy where Julia Roberts tries to win …
It’s important to understand your wedding theme when designing your dream wedding. Your chosen theme will determine everything- from the venue and decorations, to the food and your dress. Once you have chosen a theme you will find these other smaller decisions will come easily as you will have a genre to base everything around. …
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The team of wedding specialists at Vogue Ballroom love a royal wedding, partly because it inspires us with the service we provide here at our stunning reception centre! We would be lying if in our illustrious history of wedding aficionados we didn’t take a couple of ideas from the lavish surrounds of the wedding of …
