GV Bride & Groom by McPherson Publishing

BRIDE GOULBURN VALLEY

Issue 2. February 2009, $4.95

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The valley’s brides seven stunning brides from the region share their day

Echuca bridal showcase fashion and accessory spread

plus – honeymoons – accessories – jewellery – receptions – grooms – photography and more... GV BRIDE AND GROOM FEBRUARY 2009

Let us help make your day memorable Glenn at Mensland Shepparton takes the utmost pride in his position as suit hire manager. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is knowing I have helped a couple to look and feel their best on their special day,” Glenn says.

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“The assistance and professionalism I received from Matt O’Keeffe Mensland was second to none. Nothing was too difficult, from walking in the door with no idea, to me having the suit I was after for the big day, it was all so easy!” – Paul Tricarico

“Thankyou for helping us find the perfect suits for our bridal party. We were extremely happy with your professional service, and the convenience of everything being taken care of by Mensland made things much easier for us.” – Frank De Maio

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Welcome to the second edition of Goulburn Valley Bride & Groom, one of three bridal magazines to be published in 2009. The magazine has been designed especially to inspire you and to bring you the best of bridal services and advice in the Goulburn Valley area. In this edition, we showcase seven local weddings and talk to the couples about their wedding details, including dress and suit selections, their cakes and ƪowers. We also proƤle two island honeymoon destinations, experience a Chinese couples Beijing wedding, talk to mums of the bride and groom and highlight some wonderful gift ideas. But because we know that inspiration is as important to you right now as information, we have also included many truly gorgeous photos from the region’s premiere wedding photographers including a seven page Echuca bridal showcase. We feature ideas for grooms, provide advice to help select rings and a photographer as well as some tips and ideas for planning your wedding style. We’ve even included an index to help you easily Ƥnd local wedding products and services.

COVER Photograph: Jacqueline Berthaume of PictureBook Photographics Model: Jess Long Hairpiece and dress: Deblu’s Jewellery: Kismet Hourglass Jewellers Echuca

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Stacey Neal and Brenton Rae

Alishia Wallden and Paul Wild

wedding photographer

the valley’s brides the valley’s brides

help with choosing your photographer

Danielle Mercuri and Domenic Cricelli

cultural wedding

John and June’s Beijing wedding

the valley’s brides

celebrating your special day

Verity Lewis and Chris Stubbs

a look at diơerent styles of weddings the valley’s brides

Echuca bridal showcase

seven page fashion/accessory spread

Nicole Parente and Adrian Villani 32 the valley’s brides

honeymoon destinations South PaciƤc and Malaysia

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mum’s of the bride and groom

Carly Lee and Damien MacDonald 38 the valley’s brides

Kellie Tricarico and Joel Bruce

the valley’s brides

top tips for your big day

choosing your wedding rings

directory

index

our valleys brides share their tips

perfectly groomed

tips and accessories for the groom

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Native bush setting

Stacey Neal and Brenton Rae Cocktail reception at GV Hotel. November 8, 2008 Stacey is the daughter of Paul and Lynda Neal and Brenton is the son of Ron and Lorraine Rae. About 70 guests attended the wedding which was held in a private garden by the Broken River followed by a cocktail reception at GV Hotel. The couple honeymooned in Thailand and now live in Shepparton.

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Jaclyn Neal and Stacey

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The valley’s brides

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Stacey’s dress “I bought the dress from Bendigo Bridal Collections, along with my Ƥngertip veil which had a trail of diamantes along the bottom of each layer. It was the second dress I tried on and it Ƥt perfectly. The minimal diamante detail on the bodice of the dress matched nicely with the Ƥngertip veil. Although the dress was very simple in detail, it was comfortable and really easy to manage on the day as the train was not too long.” Men’s suits “With the boys suits we made the decision to buy them so it would be hassle free. We purchased their charcoal grey pinstripe suits, their shirts and shoes from Man to Man in Shepparton. We went with charcoal grey as the colour suited both the boys better than a black suit. We had the groomsman’s tie and the grooms pocket handkerchief specially made by Paul from Talisman in Mooroopna to match the colour of the bridesmaid’s dress and the grooms already purchased tie.” Bridesmaid’s dress “After a lot of searching, it was in Michelle’s Bridal & Formal wear that we Ƥnally found a dress that we both liked. It was jade green and fell just under the knee with a soft organza layer over top. We chose it in the jade green as it suited my sister’s fair complexion but it was also a bit diơerent to the normal colours you see on bridesmaids. It worked really well especially with the boys suits.” Cake “Our friend made the two cakes for us, one that we used to cut and then a tower of cupcakes that later doubled as dessert for everyone. The cupcakes were chocolate and white chocolate mud cakes, with a butter cream icing. We had the cakes decorated with fresh oriental lilies that matched my bouquet.” Flowers “I had found a picture on the internet of the ƪowers that I wanted and I took that picture in to Mooroopna Florists and had them recreate it for me. My bouquet consisted of pink oriental lilies with white rose buds, camellia leaves and dodda vine around the outside.” ❚

Photographer: Christina Prochazka Dress: Bendigo Bridal Collections

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Cultural wedding

Any nervous groom who feels the wait for his bride to walk down the aisle is getting too much for him, should spare a thought for Shepparton’s John Xu.

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efore John could see his sweetheart June on their wedding day in Beijing last year, he had a few traditional Chinese hoops to jump through.

“In China, the groom usually does all the wedding planning,” June said. “Because John was in Australia until a week before the wedding I had to do it all.”

Before he was allowed to enter June’s parents home, from where he was to collect her before the ceremony, he had to perform for the assembled bridesmaids and families.

And while most western brides thrill to the minutiae of wedding planning, June does not share their enthusiasm and has a theory about why Chinese brides are happy to leave it to the groom.

“I had to sing a song, tell some jokes, do a little performance – whatever they asked me to do,” said John.

“It was boring” she laughs, “but fortunately he did follow tradition by paying.”

Having passed muster and made it through the front door John then had to present the bridesmaids with a ‘lucky bag’ containing money and other items. With that done, he was sent on a treasure hunt around the house to Ƥnd June’s wedding shoes which had been hidden by the bridesmaids. Story: Dominique Cosgriff

Having found the shoes, John was Ƥnally allowed to enter his bride’s bedroom where she was waiting ‘quietly and nervously’ and place the shoes on her feet before carrying her to the car which took them to their wedding venue.

“Most Chinese brides have two or three dresses,” she said. “But I decided I needed more.”

The couple, who are both Beijing born and bred and have settled in Shepparton where John works as a project engineer for Goulburn Valley Water, met on a blind date in Beijing in 2005.

Because of the extremely humid weather John wore simple black pants and a shirt which he changed to match June’s outƤts.

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June wore a white western style wedding gown for the ceremony but it was just the Ƥrst of four dresses she chose for her big day.

“I was nervous and it was a very hot day, but I made it,” John said.

“I thought he was entertaining and very funny,” June said, while John was taken with the, “lovely, pretty girl,” he met that night.

The wedding was a combination of western and Chinese traditions and began with June and John bowing to each other, their parents and older guests and toasting all assembled before reciting vows they had written themselves. The ceremony was followed by a buơet wedding lunch at the same venue with one hundred and twenty guests, which constitutes a small to medium sized Chinese wedding.

While dresses two and three were evening dresses, June ended the day in a traditional Chinese silk Chi Pao. Wearing head to toe red for luck and happiness June, with John, ended the wedding day by making the traditional visits Ƥrst to his parents home and then her parents. Proving that no wedding day, wherever it’s observed is immune to the odd unexpected glitch, June missed the chance to throw her bouquet. “When the time came I couldn’t Ƥnd it.” ❚

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Modern style

Alishia Wallden and Paul Wild Garden ceremony in Kyabram. December 20, 2008 Alishia is the daughter of Bruce and Diane Fraser and Paul is the son of Steve and Joylene Wild and Lyn and Colin Ford. About 100 guests attended the reception which was held at Willowmere in Kyabram. The couple honeymooned in Canberra and Broulee and now live in Kyabram.

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Alishia’s dress “I chose a white modern dress that had a lace up back and fell to one side with a silver and diamante brooch with a corset made into it. The train was only short, though I had an extra long veil. I got my dress from Brides and Maids in Shepparton. My shoes were silver silk that went up around the ankle from The Road Way. I got all the jewellery from Blizzards in Shepparton.” Men’s suits “We didn’t go with suits for the guys, it was going to be warm weather. We got their black cotton pin stripe shirts from Man to Man and their ties being watermelon, white and silver vertical stripes, were from Roger David. Paul wore a vest which had white and pink stripes in it that blended well with the girls, and a crinkled white tie. The guys wore their own black pants and shoes.” Bridesmaid’s dress “I let my bridesmaids Amy and Eboni choose a dress they were comfortable with. The dresses from Brides and Maids in Shepparton, were strapless and went to the knees with ruƫes through the bottom half. I thought the colour ‘teaberry’ was gorgeous and stood out great. There was a piece of teaberry and silver ribbon around the waist. My ƪowergirls, Kimberley and Stef, wore vintage dresses from Myer. I also had them wearing wrist ƪowers so they were free to move around and still have it with them.” Cake “Our cake was made by a friend from Echuca. It looked amazing. It was three tier with a white chocolate base, chocolate centre and caramel top being all mudcake. The sides were standing white chocolate pieces, with an arrangement of pink roses, green and purple orchids. Deliciously wicked!!” Flowers “I was extremely impressed with our bouquets, I got them from Pure Design in Kyabram. In my bouquet were white roses and white orchids with green stems, and in my bridesmaids were hot pink roses and green orchids with green and pink stems.” ❚

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A Sunday delight Echuca mothers of the bride and groom reflect on their children’s wedding day.

arcia Esmonde and Noeline Moore have known each other for a good 20 odd years and on Sunday, January 25 this year, were delighted to share the moment when Noeline’s son, Jamie, married Marcia’s daughter, Lisa, at the Onion Patch overlooking the historical Echuca Wharf. “It was a beautiful setting,” said Marcia. “Water has a way of giving people peace and it’s very romantic for some reason, very soothing and lovely. During such warm weather, the trees cool people down too, so we were very happy with how the ceremony went.”

Story and photographs: Jacqueline Berthaume

Both Marcia and Noeline joined forces in the months leading up to the wedding, giving their children assistance and taking on strong support roles in the background.

“We decorated the Onion Patch with ribbons and Noeline and I helped organise all the chocolates for the table settings so we fussed around with the ribbons and boxes,” said Marcia. “But apart from that, Lisa and Jamie did most of it which is a credit to them.” Only two days after the wedding, and Noeline was still ablush with how well it all went. “It was just beautiful, a loving day I would call it, and everyone enjoyed it. I got such great feedback from all the guests,” said Noeline. “Everything ƪowed smoothly. There was only one thing that Marcia and I were worried about and that was Lisa arriving on the banks of the ceremony in a speedboat. We had visions of her falling out. But it worked out Ƥne and it’s what they wanted, so we’re happy.” Lisa and Jamie chose Radcliơe’s in Echuca as GV BRIDE AND GROOM FEBRUARY 2009

the reception venue. “It was so refreshing,” boasted Marcia. “All the greenery and the ƪowers and little lights everywhere. The meals were beautiful, the band was fantastic, Lisa and Jamie were the last to leave! You couldn’t have asked for more.”

“... enjoy it and remember to take the time to look at your kids to say you’ve done a good job rearing children” “Weddings were pretty stiơ years ago, today they’re more relaxed and that’s the secret. I think it’s why I enjoyed it so much, because usually by the time the bride is ready to walk down the aisle, the bride’s mum is exhausted but that’s all diơerent now. And that’s how it should be. Wedding’s aren’t just about the bride, they’re about you and how you’ve brought your children up,” said Marcia. Noeline agrees that weddings have changed over the years and have turned into much more personal, relaxed aơairs. “Oh how things have changed!” she exclaims. “It’s all so diơerent nowadays. When we were young we didn’t have the hair trials and all the big build up. Wedding frocks were made at home and the wedding reception was usually in a hall which the church ladies catered for. We had artiƤcial ƪowers in the old days, there was much less hype, no hair, makeup, nails or stress. A lot of it is for show these days and a lot

of unnecessary money is spent on wedding cars and all sorts of add ons. It’s a lot more commercialised these days, but Lisa and Jamie set themselves a budget and didn’t go over it so that’s wonderful. I think you can still have a classy wedding without spending tens and tens of thousands of dollars.” Oơering advice to all the mothers-of-thebride-and-grooms-to-be out there in the Goulburn Valley who are currently planning nuptials, Noeline and Marcia had this to say: “Involve as many people as you can,” said Marcia. “The more people who have little tasks to do to help, the more they feel part of it and at the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about. Weddings are a family aơair and people feel very important if they can contribute something small like sewing the ring cushions or dropping oơ ƪowers. “And of course, enjoy it and remember to take the time to look at your kids to say you’ve done a good job rearing children. I could burst with pride, all the years of raising kids and it’s like the star on the Christmas tree or icing on the cake to see your child be married. It’s the one day that you see it all come together.” Noeline agreed, advising mums of the groom to, “just be relaxed and go with the ƪow.” “There’s no use getting stressed,” she said. “Because at the end of the day, it’s about a love story and that’s what all the families and friends should all be celebrating.” ❚

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wedding photographer The dress has been hung away, the cake has been eaten, and you’ve been on your honeymoon. Now you turn to your wedding photos to remind you of how glorious your day was.

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you though? What can you do to make sure your photos are the best they can be? Meet with as many photographers as you can. You’re not just assessing their photos. You want to assess their personality, how they make you feel and how you think they’ll get on

with your bridal party and guests. Only hire someone you feel completely comfortable with and conƤdent in. This will ensure you get those relaxed and beautiful photos. If you don’t like your wedding photographer, and haven’t been able to build up a good rapport with them, it could bring down the mood of your wedding, and leave you with stiơ, strained photos. Ask friends and family what they thought of their wedding photographer. You’ll get the honest truth, which could save you from an expensive mistake.

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Spectacular, sensational, sumptuous ...and that’s just the food! Ask to see a full wedding album. Photographers are very good at just showing a few photos, which are usually stunning. But you need to know if they can produce that quality for an entire wedding. You want to be conƤdent that all your wedding photos will be stunning – not just one or two.

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Know exactly what you are getting when you decide on your wedding package. Ask questions. What exactly is a digital negative? Do I have to pay extra for more pages in my wedding album? Can I make copies of the CD of images from our wedding? Knowing the answer to these things is crucial in avoiding nasty surprises after your wedding. her Ask your photographer other na questions. How long have you been ngs photographer? How many weddings ou have you photographed? Have you ng ever photographed a wedding g at the same place I’m getting married? Can I see those photos?? n A good photographer will be open and forthcoming with as much information as they can. A great photographer will oơer all this information, and more, without you even having to ask! So yes, it’s important that your photographer takes beautiful photos, but it’s more important that you love your photographer. Your day will run smoothly if you are conƤdent your photographer won’t make you feel silly, won’t make you pose uncomfortably, and will do u everything they can to make sure you now have fun. Then you know when you open your wedding album that the ke photos within will take your breath away. ❚ Meaghan Cook is a former McPherson Media Group photo-journalist, now professional wedding photographer.

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Classic, romantic and timeless

Danielle Mercuri and Domenic Cricelli Sacred Heart Church, Tatura. June 2, 2007 Danielle is the daughter of Tony and Dora Mercuri and Domenic is the son of Don and Anna Cricelli. About 350 guests enjoyed the reception, which was held at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton. The couple honeymooned in the US and now live in Tatura.

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my body shape and accentuated certain features while minimizing the focus on others. The gown was made to measure so it Ƥt perfectly. “Marianna Hardwick sewed a special pocket under the layers of my dress so that I could keep some special blue rosary beads from my mother next to me all day inside of my gown.” Domenic’s and groomsmen’s suits

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“We hired suits for the boys from Raơaele Ciuca. Dom didn’t want to go for a traditional black suit and instead chose a three-piece chocolate suit with a thin latte pin stripe. The groomsmen’s ties were made from the material used on the bridesmaids’ sashes so

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Bridesmaids’ dresses “Our bridesmaids wore strapless latte-colored gowns, Ƥnished oơ with a lace jacket to incorporate the lace from my own gown. The bridesmaids’ dresses were Ƥnished oơ with a champagne sash and a brooch which matched the earrings I had given them as a thank you present. The dresses were made from Black Rose in Malvern who worked with me to keep the dresses simple and similar to my own while choosing a style that suited all of my bridesmaids.”

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Cake “Our wedding cake sat atop a beautiful antique silver cake plateau. The cake was Ƥnished with the lace from the bridesmaids’ gowns and a simple ribbon. The middle tier featured our initial monogram. We chose two ƪavours – orange and poppy seed and marble mud.” Flowers “I ordered the ƪowers from Blooms on Bridge in Benalla. The bouquets featured brown and pink tones of roses (white for me), lisianthius, ranunculus and silver suede.” ❚

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How you choose to celebrate your wedding day can be the ultimate expression of who you are. Are you the master of the big bash or do you like to keep things more intimate and low key?

ortunately, weddings have a lot of traditions attached to them but while there are no real rules (apart from the obvious legalities) some guidelines exist to help you determine how to arrange your wedding, your way. Very Formal/Formal Another expression for these weddings would be ‘going all out’. Formal wedding ceremonies are almost always held in a house of worship, although a very fancy reception venue such as a country house would make a decent alternative if you are strictly nonreligious. The sky’s the limit here with a bride in a ƪoor-length gown, a full cathedral train and a full veil. The groom, fathers of the bride and groom, and groomsmen would wear full evening dress, opera hat, and kid gloves and up to 12 bridesmaids and groomsmen would be attending. Bridesmaids would wear ƪoor length gowns of the same style as the bride but in a diơerent colour and the mothers of the bride and groom would sport formal evening gowns.

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If your heart is set on a formal wedding but you’re not quite up to committing to the top hat and tales routine, then all you need to do is dial it back a little bit. Perhaps a shorter veil for the bride and less accessories for the men and a few less attendants on both sides. As goes the ceremony, so goes the reception. A full sit down dinner of at least three courses is expected

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preceeded by cocktails and canapés. The reception venue should be of the strictly high-end variety with a professional band. When it comes to very formal/ formal, more is more so gifts for guests should be classy and table settings – and everything else – should be of the luxury variety. Semi Formal This is the style of wedding which most of us are more familiar and comfortable with. This ceremony itself can be held pretty much wherever you like from a house of worship to your own backyard. Generally the bride will wear a ƪoor length gown (although that’s at her discretion) with no train and a short veil. Bridesmaids and groomsmen will generally number no more than Ƥve each and the bridesmaids will wear ballerina or below the knee dresses – but not longer than the bride’s. The mothers of the bride and groom usually sport street length dresses and the groom, fathers of the bride and groom, and groomsmen wear dark business suits. The reception for a semi-formal wedding would generally feature a two or three course sit down dinner, although lunch would also work, at a decent, but not ultra-fancy, reception venue or restaurant. A tastefully decorated outdoor venue is also acceptable.

Informal This is the preơered option for those on a very tight budget or those who simply prefer things a little more intimate or casual. The ceremony could be held anywhere from a registry to a church or garden but civil ceremonies are most popular with those choosing an informal wedding.

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Informal weddings are best viewed as day time events so the reception would usually be held at home or at a mid-price restaurant. A sit down meal isn’t necessary for an informal wedding but you’re obviously free to go that way if you want. A barbecue or cocktail party with canapés will work just as well. The beauty of informal weddings is that you make all the rules. While you’d usually expect the dress code for an informal wedding to be neat casual, if you’re only having close family and friends, you can reasonably expect them to honour the privilege of their invite by wearing something a little fancier – but deƤnitely not formal. The bride and groom can wear whatever they like (although, unless you’re Pamela Anderson a bikini is probably out) but should keep within an appropriate dress code. Informal weddings are usually small aơairs so a maximum of two bridesmaids and groomsmen is appropriate.❚

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Port Douglas wedding

Verity Lewis and Chris Stubbs St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by the Sea Chapel, Port Douglas. April 19, 2008 Verity is the daughter of Chris and Donna Lewis and Chris is the son of Brian and Lorraine Stubbs. About 93 guests attended the wedding which was held in Port Douglas. The reception was at Salsa Bar & Grill. The couple honeymooned in Port Douglas and now live in Melbourne.

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Brendan Edwards, Chris and Travis Leahy Verity’s dress “I saw my dress in a magazine and mostly just loved the colour so I visited the store, Caritas Yu Bridal Couture, Sydney.

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“The colour was called oyster and I really liked the shape of the sweetheart neckline and A-line skirt. “The process of having my wedding dress made was one of my favourite parts of the planning. It made me feel like a ‘real bride’ and it was so nice to step into a dress which was made speciƤcally for me.” Chris’ and the groomsmen’s suits “I always wanted Chris to buy a suit for the wedding. We started at Calibre and the Ƥrst suit Chris tried on, he bought. He wanted a tailored cut and not black. The suit he chose was khaki in colour and a slim Ƥt which suited him perfectly.

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“At the time we were planning the wedding we were in Sydney and the groomsmen were in other states, so we decided to hire their suits from Myer. We found a style we liked and they tried them on in their closest store. “My Mum made Chris’ tie from oơ cuts of my wedding dress and the boy’s ties were made in material to match the girls.” The bridesmaid’s dresses “We knew we wanted a ƪowy dress however, it was quite diƥcult to Ƥnd anything under $500. My Mum found a dress in the Ezibuy catalogue which was exactly what I was after and only $89 each. As the girls were similar in colouring, I knew the mocha would work for them and the top section of the dress had folds in the material, which complemented my dress.” Cake “We got a chocolate mud cake made by the local baker in Port Douglas and it was HUGE!! We served this with tea and coơee later in the evening so we mentioned to the baker it wouldn’t need to be too big however this must have been lost in translation.” Bouquet/ƪowers “The tropical weather limited our options with ƪowers. I was lucky enough to Ƥnd a fabulous ƪorist in nearby Cairns. “I wanted long stem roses that looked like I had picked them out of the garden. As my dress was a darker colour, I wanted a contrast to that and thought cream roses would work. For the bridesmaids, I chose to throw a splash of colour into the ƪowers and chose orange roses for them.” ❚ Photographer: Inlighten Photography, Sydney Dress: Caritas Yu Bridal Couture, Sydney GV BRIDE AND GROOM FEBRUARY 2009

Gift ideasideas Gift

Perfect gift ideas for the bride and groom on their special day, or ideas for planning your own registry.

Quirky wall pot plant holders

Ceramic wall vase in a variety of co colours with a diơerence. Made to be Ƥlled with ƪowers or simply to cr create a little fun. Sabac on High 167 High St Shepparton Ph: (03) 5831 2500

Funky metal birds

Can be used on their own or in a cluster, these metal birds come in a range of styles. Designed to hold a candle or pot plant they are a funky gift for any household. Sabac on High 167 High St Shepparton Ph: (03) 5831 2500

Cane ѻCherry Living” setting

Comfort and style with this woven cane design, featuring comfortable cushions and high back support. Sit back, relax and feel the diơerence.

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certiсcate holder Stylish and elegant, spoil the bride and groom with a beautiful photo album or silver plated marriage certiƤcate holder so their special day lasts forever.

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Scented soy candles

Reignite your love and Ƥll the air with the unique aromas from Belinda’s Soy Creations. The variety of powerful scents from each candle can add to the lovely atmosphere of your wedding, or can create a soothing mood for you and your guests. A variety of delicious scents are available from a range of diơerent candles as well as advice from Clare and Kerry, who are happy to oơer their assistance to help you Ƥnd the perfect arrangement to complete your special day or for that next thoughtful gift.

Belinda’s Soy Creations Ph: (03) 5825 1587 or 041 886 3009

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Echuca bridal showcase

Locations: The Clocktower Apartments and private home Model: Jess Long Photographer: Jacqueline Berthaume of PictureBook Photographics Hair: Hakkas Hair Design Echuca Make up: Bliss Skin & Body This page: Dress: Deblu’s of Echuca Veil: Deblu’s of Echuca Jewellery: Kismet Hourglass Jewellers Echuca Bag: Deblu’s of Echuca Flowers: Lynn’s Florist GV BRIDE AND GROOM FEBRUARY 2009

Dress: Deblu’s of Echuca Veil: Deblu’s of Echuca Shoes: Deblu’s of Echuca Jewellery: Kismet Hourglass Jewellers Echuca Bag: White Minx Shoes & Bags Flowers: Lynn’s Florist

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Echuca Wedding Planners is dedicated to helping create your dream wedding. Our aim is to create a wedding to reﬂect your individual lifestyle, using the unique scenery of Echuca-Moama. With a wedding usually taking more than 250 hours to organise it makes sense to enlist the expertise of a professional. We have extensive local knowledge of the facilities and services available to tailor a package that suits your needs.

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Elegant and simple

Nicole Parente and Adrian Villani Paradise Gardens, Moama. October 4, 2008 Nicole is the daughter of Debra and Benny Parente and Adrian is the son of Angela Villani. About 120 guests attended the wedding which was held at Paradise Gardens in Moama, followed by a reception at Radcliffesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Echuca. The couple honeymooned in Maui and Oahu, Hawaii and now live in Richmond.

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Nicole’s dress “I wanted a very elegant and simple dress that suited my personality as well as my body shape. I got my wedding dress from Lisa Ho, it was made of a delicate silk chiơon, with an under bust silk satin sash that threaded through a pleated detail on the dress. I chose ivory as it suited my skin tone more than white. Since the dress didn’t have a train I decided to have a veil made with a long train in ivory. I got the embellished shoes at a gorgeous shop in Brunswick called Cinderella Bella, they made up for the fact that my dress had no other glitz!” Adrian’s and groomsmens suits “Adrian knew from the beginning that he wanted a very classic looking suit. Fate took us to Hugo Boss and Adrian decided to buy his suit, shirt and tie there. He just had a plain white handkerchief, simple shoes and a slight stripe detail on the white shirt. “The groomsmen hired their single breasted black suits with a subtle pinstripe from Spurling, where it was combined with a white shirt and striped black-grey-white tie. The pageboy’s smart looking suit was from Anne’s Maternity Wear in Shepparton – black, white shirt, black tie – same as the groom.” Bridesmaid’s dresses “We decided to get the bridesmaid’s dresses made. I had seen a V-neck, sleeveless, knee-length style in a magazine, the girls all liked it so we took the picture to our dress maker. It suited all of the girls, was ƪattering and tied in with our simple, classic theme. It was broken up with an ivory sash and the girls wore black peep toe heels. “The ƪowergirl had an ivory dress with tulle layered skirt and tie up straps, little ballet shoes and a big ivory ƪower in her curly hair.” Cake “Cake was a three tier, white and dark chocolate marble mud made by the talented Vanessa Umbers at Sugar Rose. We had it decorated with real ƪowers to match the bouquet and four stripes of black ribbon.” Flowers “Zoe Toll from Sugar Rose made up a beautiful arrangement of white ranunculus, roses and peach coloured spray roses, broken up with black and tied up with black ribbon. The ƪowergirl’s bouquet was a miniature version of mine and the bridesmaids had cream coloured roses making up wrist corsages.” ❚ Photographer: Jaqueline Berthaume Dress: Lisa Ho, Melbourne

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honeymoon destinations

Once the most important day of your life is over, then comes the most important holiday of your life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your honeymoon! We profile two of the most popular overseas island destinations.

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Fiji, South Pacific Welcome to your exotic ‘Garden of Eden’ in the South PaciƤc!

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Fiji features yearround tropical warmth, unspoilt exotic islands, ancient island culture and exquisite reefs and lagoons to both enchant and captivate you. Where better than sunny, and exotic Fiji for the romantic and sexy honeymoon that a newly wed couple deserves.

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Just four and half hours ƪight from Australia and you’re in Fiji, home to pristine sandy beaches, exquisite coral reefs and crystal clear waters. These magical islands not only oơer extreme beauty and tranquillity, they are also home to some of the world’s most romantic and secluded resorts. Many resorts include special oơers for honeymooners and with 333 islands making up Fiji, Ƥnding the right island resort can be a pleasant challenge.

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For further information contact Carl and his team at Jetset Shepparton on (03) 5821 6644

Penang, Malaysia Batu Ferringhi is Penang Island’s most popular beach desƟnaƟon for tourists and locals. This long stretch of sandy beach is home to a wide range of resorts, shopping opportuniƟes and water sports. The charm and appeal of Batu Ferringhi has remained unchanged over the years and sƟll conƟnues to draw in large crowds. The area also has a rich mix of Chinese culture.

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A daily night market takes place, which is another major draw card along with the beaches. Soak in the sun or unwind on the beach while you enjoy a host of aquaƟc thrills, from wind-surĮng to canoeing. For a spine-Ɵngling adventure, try parasailing to enjoy the view of the beach from the sky.

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perfectly groomed The sight of a groom, flanked by his assistants, waiting for his bride to arrive is guaranteed to set hearts a flutter. But the sharply elegant look of those handsome devils doesn’t happen by accident.

hough they can’t compete with the girls in the time and eơort stakes, some thought and work is required to have the men’s outƤts do justice to the women they will be escorting.

The emerging trend for waistcoats, with matching ties and accessories available, is subdued colours, especially pale metallics, which coordinate eơortlessly with the shades most popular for bridal gowns.

The cost and convenience of suit hire makes it a popular choice for grooms and groomsmen. Hiring suits generally works out at around 33 per cent ($100 to $200 per suit) of the cost of buying and usually includes everything but the shoes which makes it an economical choice. Suit hire periods are usually Ƥve days so you’ve got a bit of breathing space.

The last few years have also seen an emerging trend in colour coordination not just within the bridal party itself but also with their family members.

But whether you plan on buying or hiring your wedding attire, the key to getting the optimum result is starting early. This is not a situation where you can simply walk into a menswear store and say, ‘I’ll take that one,’ and be out in Ƥve minutes. Hired suits will still require Ƥttings and, most often, alterations, and colour matching of ties and accessories can take some time. Ideally, the bride and groom will visit a menswear store together at least eight weeks before their wedding day. While it’s not unusual for the bride to act as a forward scout to see what’s available – as matching the guy’s colours to the girls is vital – having the happy couple make a joint visit helps ensure everyone is on the same page. Dark coloured suits are still overwhelmingly the most popular choice for grooms and groomsmen and whether you’re having a formal wedding requiring a tie, pocket hanky and satin lapels, or are taking a semiformal approach with a simpler two button suit, a waistcoat is recommended to set the bridal party boys apart from the male guests who will mostly be dressed in similar dark suits.

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“People understand more and more these days that you get the best eơect in the wedding photos if you put a bit of thought into how the diơerent colours and shades are going to work together across the board,” says Glenn Busk, suit hire manager from O’Keeơe’s Mensland in Shepparton. “Nobody wants dad’s brand new expensive cream shirt looking dirty in the photos purely because it is several shades darker than the bride’s gown.” Although the popularity of summer weddings, when the heat can be extreme, has fostered the trend of grooms and groomsmen forgoing ties for open necked shirts, a little caution should be applied to this approach. “This look can work well,” says Paul Jerome from Talisman Menswear in Mooroopna. “But ties, especially ones with some colour, have the advantage of drawing the eye line up to the men’s faces and also maintain the general look if the guys are sitting down with their jackets oơ. As ties are generally the easiest and most eơective way for the guys to create a uniƤed colour look to match the girls, and provide some balance, if they’re not going to be wearing ties they need to consider how else they can achieve that.”

accessoriesfor men Paul from Talisman says: Keep it simple You want to match with the girls while maintaining your own elegance, so don’t go overboard. Simple accents of colour are all you need. Think about the photos The day will come and go in a blur but the wedding album is forever so put a lot of thought into what you want those visual memories to say about your taste. Attention to detail You can’t be expected to remember how you look in every suit you try on, so take digital photos so you have a record of the diơerent qualities of each outƤt. Don’t assume something won’t be available I am always happy to try and source what you want. I have all the contacts you’ll need and if all else fails I can make your accessories myself to create the perfect match.

Glenn from O’Keeffe Mensland says: Start early If you know your wedding date a year in advance start looking for your outƤt then. This will help avoid last minute stress as there will be plenty of other things to worry about in the weeks before your wedding. Be open to advice We have years of experience and can help you reƤne your ideas and let you know all the options and alternatives available. Don’t be afraid Come in and have a look and if you’re not sure what’s available or will work for you, ask. There’s no such thing as a stupid question. Set yourself apart On your wedding day you don’t want to blend into the crowd. Even if you’re striving for a more casual look make sure your outƤt provides a point of diơerence from your male guests.

Large range of mens ties. Available from Paul Jerome’s Talisman Menswear, 74 McLennan St, Mooroopna. Ph: (03) 5825 5170

Croft shoes. Classical fashion shoes for guys. Available from Jeơ Young Shoes, 211 Maude St, Shepparton. Ph: (03) 5821 2126

Cuƫinks. Available from O’Keeơe Mensland Shepparton. 183 Maude St, Shepparton. Ph: (03) 5821 3685

Adina Kensington watch. Swiss movement and sapphire glass. Available from Blizzards Fine Jewellers, Harris Scarfe Plaza, Maude St, Shepparton. Ph: (03) 5831 4677

Ferracini shoes. Comfort in a fashion shoe. Available from Jeơ Young Shoes, 211 Maude St, Shepparton. Ph: (03) 5821 2126

Allure Homme Edition Blanche (for men). Available from John Anderson Pharmacy, 310-312 Wyndham St, Shepparton. Ph: (03) 5821 2596

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Carly Lee and Damien MacDonald Potters Receptions Warrandyte. September 18, 2008 Carly Lee and Damien MacDonald were married on September 18, 2008 at Potters Receptions in Warrandyte. Carly is the daughter of Karen and Don Lee and Damien is the son of Shirley and Mel MacDonald. Carly and Damien were joined by 108 guests for the wedding. The couple honeymooned in Koh Samui, Thailand and live in Shepparton.

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Carly’s dress “My dress was a southern bellestyle, full-skirt ivory gown by Demetrios. I Ƥrst tried it on in Melbourne but ordered it through Helen at Michelle’s Bridal, who was very helpful. I tried on six dresses but chose the Ƥrst one I tried. The bodice was boned with lace and crystals and a tulle-detail lace-up back. I chose this style because I knew I would never get the chance to wear something like this and I love the traditional aspect of it.”

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Damien’s and groomsmens suits “We got the suits from Talisman in Mooroopna. Paul Jerome was very helpful. We picked the plain black suits with a vest – I love vests I think they’re sexy – to match the formal and traditional style of my dress. We chose champagne gold ties and hankies with white detailing to tie in with the bridesmaid’s dresses. Both joint best men were interstate and had to send their measurements through to Paul and he was able to organise suits for them.” The bridesmaid’s dresses “My sister Diane Lee-Davie was matron of honour and my girlfriend Kimberly Cook was bridesmaid. My sister and I picked the dresses based on the fact they complemented my dress, they were formal and champagne and white. We bought them in Melbourne.” Cake The cake was two squares on top of the other – choc mud cake and white mud cake – the yummiest cake ever! Carly made the cake topper herself with its rather naughty theme! Flowers “My ƪowers were silk and made by Bridal Ideas – they looked so real – I totally recommend it. I have them for life now!”

Photographer: Johl Dunn from JD Digital Photography Dress: Demetrios from Michelle’s Bridal, Shepparton

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Of all wedding traditions, one stands head and shoulders above all others for sheer delectability – the cake. Not only does it look fantastic and taste great but it also brings the sweetest of dreams. Dianne Davey from La Dolce Vita Cakes in Shepparton answers the questions that will help make your wedding cake one to remember.

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For weddings we’ve done Mars Bar cakes, Kahlua mud, marble mud, and white or caramel mud but chocolate mud is still the most popular. Some people do still go for the traditional fruitcake but most often just for the top tier of the cake so they can keep it for their Ƥrst anniversary or christening. You can have virtually any ƪavour of cake you like but some, such as continental or butter cake, are best suited to dessert cakes. As for icing, marzipan is the most common but butter cream frosting, ganache and fudge icing are becoming more popular and work really well for giving your cake that extra special taste.

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Ideally you should order your cake at least three months in advance but many brides book in as soon as they’ve set a date to avoid missing out. The longer we have to design, plan and decorate your cake the better, especially if we need to source special items such as diamantes or unusual dye colours.

Dianne Davey has 10 years cake decorating experience and works with an expert baker with more than 20 years experience to create exquisite one-off cakes.

How long will the cake keep? Fruit cake keeps the longest – up to two years if wrapped and stored in an air tight container in a cool place, but it doesn’t need to be kept refrigerated. Mud cakes will keep well in the fridge for up to two weeks but cakes including fresh cream should be kept in the fridge and eaten within a few days. All cakes except fresh cream cakes can be frozen for up to three months regardless of what type of icing they have.

La Dolce Vita Cakes is located at 648 Wyndham St, Shepparton next to the corner of Guthrie St. Ph: (03) 5821 1008.

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Townsville wedding Kellie Tricarico and Joel Bruce Reception: The Pier Restaurant, Townsville Marina July 26, 2008 Kellie is the daughter of Matt and Louise Tricarico and Joel is the son of Kelvin and Lindy Bruce. About 80 guests attended the wedding, with the reception held at The Pier Restaurant, Townsville Marina. Kellie and Joel honeymooned in Fiji and live in Townsville.

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Michael Tricarico, Nicholas Rowston, Nicholas Smith, Joel and Tom Bruce

Kellie’s dress “I chose the style – a slimline, Ƥshtail design including beading and lace – as I thought it would suit my Ƥgure. I bought it from Leonard Derecourt Designer, Gold Coast. I wore my mother’s long cathedral veil which is 35 years young, and suited our church ceremony.”

A wedding at Baileys of Glenrowan is the most unique experience you can have on your special day. Steeped in history and heritage since 1870, Baileys Bundarra property roperty offers offers the perfect se ng for your ceremony, recep ons and photos Situated amidst the warby ranges, your photos will be filled with picturesque heritage buildings, landscaped gardens, green lawns and our iconic peppercorn tree lined driveway. We can make your occasion the most memorable with the highest standard of catering and service. Our professional staff will take care of all the finer details on the day. Open daily: 10am to 5pm for tas ngs coffee/ tea and bisco . Weekends for lunch in the Old Block café 12 noon to 2.30pm Taminick Gap Road, Glenrowan Ph: (03) 5766 2392 Email: cellardoor@baileysofglenrowan.com.au

Joel’s and groomsmens suits Joel wore a Zenetti Ryan, black, pure-wool, three-button Italian suit with a white stripe vest, white wing collar shirt and white tie. The groomsmen also wore Zenetti Ryan, black, pure wool, threebutton Italian suits but with silver satin vests, white wing collar shirts and lilac ties. Suits were from Status Menswear, Townsville. Bridesmaid’s dresses “All wore eggplant coloured Alfred Angelo chiơon, satin dresses. I chose this style to suit Townsville’s tropical climate, and purple is my favourite colour. Dresses were purchased from The Fashion Gallery, Townsville.” Cake “Our cake was coloured blue to reƪect the ocean, and included a signature cake topper (bride and groom on jet ski) jumping oơ the cake, as Joel proposed to me on our jet ski in Radical Bay, following a usual Sunday breakfast trip to Magnetic Island.” Flowers Brides bouquet – white oriental lilies with camellia leaves backing the bouquet. Bridesmaids bouquets – three light shades of pink stargazer lilies with camellia leaves backing the bouquet. Stems bound in dark purple ribbon. ❚ Photographer: John De Rooy Dress: Leonard Derecourt Designer, Gold Coast GV BRIDE AND GROOM FEBRUARY 2009

Top tips for soon-to-be brides Our brides of the valley’s share with us their useful tips for planning your big day. “Don’t think that you have to try and visit every shop and business available. Keep it simple – just try and pick the right one and be happy with that decision. I just knew what I wanted and then ordered, booked and bought it. Also consider getting married on a week night – it’s cheaper. I got married on Carly MacDonald (1) a Thursday and everyone made it along.”

“Be organised! It sounds clichéd but the sooner you get things done the easier the weeks and days leading up to the wedding will be. Also, think outside the box when it comes to the traditions and decorations. Personalise the day to suit you as a couple rather than sticking to what the magazines tell you to do.” Verity Stubbs (5)

“Word of mouth is the best way of Ƥnding the services you are after and for the best prices, so talk to people who have recently married. There is an Australian Wedding Forum which is great to get answers from others who are getting married too. Make your bookings as early as possible and take a week oơ work early in your planning to meet with people and plan your wedding day.” Kellie Bruce (2)

“I enjoyed the last week having facials, massages, getting my nails done and all the fun stuơ. But if I were to go back I would have a facial and massage at least once a month, why not spoil yourself, it only happens once. And let any people that want to help, help. The more oơ your shoulders the better. Oh, and your special day goes really fast, so take in Alishia Wild (6) every moment, it only happens once.”

“Book as much as you can as early as you can. Also pick a super organised person to be your bridesmaid, they can make a world of diơerence leading up to the wedding and on the day.” Stacey Rae (3)

“It goes by so fast, so don’t focus too much on the stress of the day itself, try to focus on spending time with your Ƥancé, bridal party, siblings, parents – including them as much as possible in the planning process. Being able to delegate jobs and responsibilities to them means they’ll feel special for contributing to the wedding and you won’t have as much on Nicole Villani (7) your plate.”

“Make sure you surround yourself with people you can work with and are willing to work with your ideas so that together you can achieve the Danielle Cricelli (4) results you want for your wedding day.”

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Engagement rings are something that will be treasured for life and a symbol of a man’s commitment to a woman. We talk to Jamie Thomas at Thomas Jewellers for some practical advice to help couples make the right choice for their engagement and wedding rings.

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hether he’s about to pop the question or you’re already engaged; it’s time to Ƥnd a ring…

Men who want to choose the ring, but are afraid it may not be the ring of their Ƥancée’s dreams, can rest assured.

“Usually the woman has done some research. That’s generally the way it goes,” Thomas Jewellers’ director Jamie Thomas said. “She’s done some window shopping and already has a picture in her mind of what ring design she wants.”

“We usually advise the man to consider a classical setting with a nice, big diamond. More often than not the girlfriend is over the moon by the selection. So we encourage the man to make the choice and think it’s great when he can surprise his Ƥancée.”

In deciding on a ring, Jamie outlines the steps to follow...

“If the woman is working in a hands on job, such as a nurse or working with children, we tend to steer them away from jewellery that sticks up or has sharp edges. We’ll recommend low, smooth, sleek settings. The type of gold is important too and in wedding rings the consideration applies to both men and women. Eighteen carat is softer, so it might be easier to go with nine carat gold that is a harder metal for people working in labour oriented jobs. ”

“We consider the style of the ring – whether the woman would like to have a single solitaire or another design such as a cluster of diamonds – and we’ll look at the shape of the diamonds and establish the type of gold for the band (rose, yellow or white gold), or platinum. Then we will look at the design, whether it should be a modern or antique style or more classical design,” he said. “More often than not, couples won’t know where to start so staơ can oơer guidance throughout the process. It’s a dream come true to help create an engagement ring that reƪects the personality and tastes of its owner. We get a great buzz being involved in the exciting process of helping a male choose a ring for his future bride,” Jamie said. He said about 20 per cent of men choose the engagement ring themselves while the others propose Ƥrst and bring their Ƥancées with them to make the selection.

“Diamonds are the number one stones by a long way. They are the most precious and the most beautiful. Popular modern designs include the bezel setting – a diamond with gold surrounding it or a tension setting – a diamond wedged between two sides of gold.” Choosing your wedding ring… The wedding rings are the next purchase after an engagement ring. “We encourage couples to choose a wedding ring that complements their engagement ring. We match the metals and the shape of the band and work out whether the wedding ring needs to have diamonds in it or not, if it should be straight or shaped to Ƥt the ring and we will also consider a plain or patterned style,” Jamie said.

Jamie said Australia tends to follow European trends.

“While we encourage males to choose the engagement ring for their Ƥancée with our help and assistance, the bride will always be involved in choosing her wedding ring,” he said.

“We seem to be a couple of years behind. When Europe went white gold, Australia suddenly followed. Now European trends are going back to yellow gold,” he said.

“A high percentage of customers also have their wedding rings engraved. The engraving will generally list a name and date with a message of love.” ❚

Engagement ring trends…

“White gold is quite popular because it shows oơ the diamonds. There’s been a bit of a shift away from the diamond solitaires to the one diamond in the middle with little diamonds all the way around it, but diamonds still rule over coloured stones,” Jamie said. GV BRIDE AND GROOM FEBRUARY 2009

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Your wedding day should be a reflection of your personality. From the style of your dress, to the type of cake – everything represents you. If you want to make a statement on your wedding day, or want your guests to remember that intricate detail, then consider taking a spin on things and adding modern ideas on an old tradition. cupcake cake

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Not sure what kind of cake to choose? Go for a decorative cupcake cake. Each cupcake can be made to your liking and then can be given to your guests as dessert at the end of the night. They look fantastic, are delicious and add a bit of character to your wedding day.

A great surprise for your wedding guests! Place coasters next to nametags where your guests will be seated. A great gift for them to take home too.

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Instead of a guestbook, put a blank canvas up for people to sign. It gives people more room to express how they feel and makes a great piece of art in your home.

Hand fasting is an ancient Celtic marriage ritual and if you ever wondered where the expression ‘tying the knot’ came from, now you know! It is a symbolic way of showing that you are joined to one another.

At the end of your ceremony you can release a box of butterƪies. The butterƪies symbolise new beginnings, good fortune and joy and when released, the butterƪies carry forth the good news of your love and commitment for each other. They can look great in photos too.

Would you like your mums to feel a little more a part of your ceremony? It’s a great way to include the most important people in your life. There’s no rule in who should sign your registry, so asking your mums can make them feel extra special.

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bitsandpieces They say the only things guaranteed in this world are death and taxes but there really should be another thing on that list: weddings. Although, just like everything else, weddings are subject to trends, it seems extremely unlikely that people will ever stop tying the knot. While you can probably guess some of the ways in which weddings have changed in Australia over the last 20 years or so GV Bride & Groom has unearthed some statistics which bring you the facts. Total number of marriages registered in Australia: 1984: 108,655 = 7 per 1000 people 2004: 110,958 = 5.5 per 1000 people Number of those marriages that were the Ƥrst for both the bride and groom: 1984: 72,540 2004: 74,581 Number of marriages (from total) performed by a minister of religion: 1984: 65,681 = 60.4% 2004: 45,858 = 41.3% Number of marriages (from total) performed by a civil celebrant: 1984: 42,974 = 39.6% 2004: 65,100 = 58.7%

A few random wedding facts for you The average age at marriage for men in Australia: 1981: 26. 2001: 31.

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The average age at marriage for women in Australia: 1981: 23. 2001: 29. Proportion of marrying couples who lived together before the wedding: 1974: 16%. 2004: 75%. Proportion of couples in Australia living together in 2004 who are married: 87.6%.

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A spider found in a wedding dress means good luck according to the English. The groom carries the bride across the threshold to bravely protect her from evil spirits lurking below. Saturday (the main day of choice) is the unluckiest wedding day, according to English folklore. Wednesday is considered the best day to marry, although Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health. According to Hindu tradition rain on your wedding day is considered good luck. Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day for good luck. Instead of rice, peas are thrown at Czech newlyweds. To ensure she will never do without, a Swedish bride puts a silver coin from her father and a gold coin from her mother in each shoe. Traditionally, Moroccan women take a milk bath to purify themselves before their wedding ceremony. In Holland, a pine tree is planted outside the newlyweds home as a symbol of fertility and luck. Three Ɵmes a bridesmaid, never a bride is an old charm that can be broken by being a bridesmaid seven Ɵmes.

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Bakers La Dolce Vita Cakes ...................................... 41 Tracy’s Cakes ............................................... 33

Beauty/Hair Ella Bache ................................................... 47 Hakkas Hair Design ...................................... 28 Lyndy Lawton Hairdressing .......................... 48 Provincial Beauty ......................................... 48

Fashion/Accessories Brides and Maids ......................................... 46 Jeơ Young Shoes .......................................... 37 Blizzards Jewellers ....................................... 37 O’Keeơe Mensland ....................................... 2, 37 Shop 221 ..................................................... 7 Talisman Menswear ..................................... 13, 37 Bridal Classics .............................................. 28

Floral Bridal Ideas ................................................. 49 Flowers on McLennan .................................. 17 Rose Petal Confetti ...................................... 14 Sabac on High ............................................. 42

Gifts Belinda’s Soy Creations ................................ 24 John Anderson Pharmacy ............................. 37 Sabac on High ............................................. 24 Brides and Maids ......................................... 24

Jewellers Blizzards Jewellers ....................................... 52 Shepparton Showcase Jewellers ................... 11 Thomas Jewellers ........................................ 5 Kismet Jewellers .......................................... 32

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Marriage Celebrants Glynne Cousins ............................................ 49 Four Seasons Life Celebrancy ........................ 27 Jennifer Broadbent ...................................... 49 Bruce Kilpatrick ........................................... 29 Ruth Turpin ................................................. 48

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Photography/Video Dale Wright Portrait Makers.......................... 44 Photo8 Photography ................................... 48 Gary Priest Photography .............................. 39 Harold Bentley Photography/Video ............... 17 Leanne Whitely Photography ....................... 27 Liz Arcus Photography ................................. 20 Meaghan Cook Photography ........................ 43 Rick Connors Photography ........................... 18 Tamara Cadd Photography ........................... 33 Picturebook Photographics .......................... 32

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Travel Agents Harvey World Travel ..................................... 49 Jetset Shepparton........................................ 35 Travelscene Shepparton ............................... 35

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All these pieces were hand made by Blizzards from customers pictures, ideas or a combined effort. We have used customers pre-loved stones or specially imported diamonds to ﬁt quality and budgets, all pre-decided by both Blizzards and it’s customers.

In late March, Craig will once again be travelling 17,000kms to Antwerp, Belgium. Craig will sort through thousands of Diamonds and pick only the very best value for money stones for Blizzards customers. “We agree on a quality and price with our customers before I leave, its then up to me to ﬁnd only the best diamond at the pre determined quality” Craig explains.

“Our customers don’t have to be diamond experts, we do!” Craig continues.

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We import diamonds every month from the worlds diamond centres. Our next physical buying trips are July 2009 to America and Canada diamond centre’s and planning now for India centre’s in October 2009.

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