Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra 2019

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6 DIRECTORY

Advertisers Directory via Location

8 DRESSING THE BRIDE

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Choosing Your Gown Designer Profile Designer Favourites for the Bride What’s Your Style

22 PHOTOGRAPHY

23 Photography Trends

Real Life Weddings

26 Matthew + Sarah

32 More Photography Trends

34 Gonzalo + Lara

42 Steve + Rachel

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48 PLANNING

49 Planning Your Wedding Checklist

50 EXPOS

51 Plan Your Perfect Wedding Day

54 RLW INSPO

62 RINGS & JEWELLERY

M ore Real Life Weddings from Real Life Brides 54 William + Kathryn 56 Jeffery + Jessica 58 Dan + Amy

62 RINGS & JEWELLERY

64 Know Your Diamonds

66 HEALTH & BEAUTY 68 CAKES

69 2019 Cake Trends 70 Designer Favourite: Cakes

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72 FLOWERS

72 FLOWERS

73 Designer Favourites: Manuka Flowers 78 Designer Favourites: Flowers With Love

80 CELEBRANTS

84 Wedding Insiders - Meet Our Celebrants

86 STYLING & HIRE 90 UNIQUE EXTRAS These special extras are what make your wedding unique

92 TRADITIONS

Traditions & Customs A part of every wedding

94 ENTERTAINMENT

The perfect ingredient to set the mood

96 RECEPTIONS

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Celebration time!

98 Where to Hold the Reception

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119 ADVERTISERS INDEX

Advertisers Index via category

128 ANNIVERSARIES

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WELCOME LETTER Congratulations and welcome to the twenty-third edition of Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra magazine…this magazine is made for you!

Our number one aim is to introduce you to a range of wedding professionals to help you plan your wedding, and this guide is a a great starting point. Use in conjunction with our website to find out a bit more about your selected professionals, plus visit our bi-annual Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Wedding Expos, and before you know it, you’ll have your wedding all planned and organised!

In this 2019 issue, we’ve included stunning gowns from Annabel’s Bridal Studio, Real Life Wedding stories and lots more to inspire you and provide a glimpse of what’s to come!

Our Advertisers Index at the rear of the magazine is a handy ‘go to’ guide to find all of the suppliers via the service they provide. Also, we’ve added this magazine online at www.WeddingGuide.com.au, so you can look us up anytime, plus remember to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for more inspo, tips and expo news.

We wish you the best of luck with your wedding planning and much happiness and good fortune in your marriage!

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Copyright: The price of $9.95 is a recommended price only. No part of this guide may be reproduced by any means without the written consent of the publisher. While every care is taken in the preparation and publication of advertisements and editorial, the publisher cannot be held responsible for errors and their subsequent effects.

The contents of the advertisements in this publication are the responsibility of the advertisers. Your Local Wedding Guide retains the copyright on all advertising design and artwork produced by the publisher.

The statements and opinions expressed by others in submitted text may not necessarily be those of the editor or publisher.

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directory CAKES

Dalliance ....................................................... 71

CELEBRANTS

Ceremonies by Sharyn ................................ 83 Janice Mulleneux......................................... 85 Licensed to Wed ........................................... 81 Rosemary Hackman .................................... 83 Steven Murray.............................................. 81 Suzette Hazlett ............................................. 83 Values All Love ............................................. 85

DRESSING THE BRIDE

Annabel’s Bridal Studio .............................. 16

ENTERTAINMENT

Funnell Entertainment ................................. 3 Pulse Entertainment ................................... 95 Something Like This .................................. 121

EXPOS

Your Local Wedding Guide Expo ................ 52

FLOWERS

Flowers With Love ....................................... 79 Manuka Flowers .......................................... 74

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Holy Nails & Beauty ..................................122 Sparkling White Smile ................................ 67

PHOTOGRAPHY

A Shot Above The Rest Photography ........ 24 Bad Cat Photography .................................. 33 Indigo Images ............................................... 41 Red Photography ......................................... 40

RECEPTIONS

A Country Wedding Binda ..... IFC+1, 97, OBC Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden ...... 99 Hellenic Club of Canberra ......................... 110 Hotel Kurrajong .........................................124 Hotel Realm ................................................ 108 Kianinny Resort ......................................... 114 Narooma Golf Club .....................................124

Pavilion on Northbourne .......................... 106 QT Canberra ...............................................124 The Abbey & Versatile Restaurant .......... 102 The Duxton ................................................. 112 The Old Coach Stables ............................... 118 Willowmere Estate ..................................... 116

RINGS & JEWELLERY

McGlades Jewellers ..................................... 63 Optic Boom Jewellery ................................. 65

STYLING & HIRE

Absolute Beautiful Decor ............................ 88 Chair Flair ..................................................... 89 Elegant Effect ............................................... 87

UNIQUE EXTRAS

Mr Boom Boom ............................................. 91 For more details on each client check out our Advertisers index at back of magazine.

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CONGRATULATIONS! You are about to embark on one of the most important events of your life

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CHOOSING YOUR GOWN

Every Bride wants to look stunning on her wedding day, and finding ‘The One’ - that perfect gown that makes you feel just right, is an important step towards achieving this.

When shopping for your gown, consider the style of your wedding and the season you’ll be married. Most of us have a general idea of what we would like in a wedding gown, but remember to keep an open mind.

Designers agree that when it comes to bridal gowns, you need to try on a number of different styles as you never know what might make you look and feel amazing.

With lots of gorgeous bridal fashion in this issue, we’re sure you’ll find something special…

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designerprofiles ANNABEL’S BRIDAL STUDIO www.annabelsbridal.com.au Hi Ladies, I’m Misty Annabel and my fabulous team of bridal stylists have been helping me create Canberra’s most breathtaking brides for 14 years.

Time and time again, we’ve been told by brides-to-be they have entrusted us with their breathtaking transformations not just because we simply have a fabulous range of gorgeous gowns and accessories – but that they just have the best time with us.

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None of this happens by chance. I feel so strongly about Annabel’s primary role in every girl’s big day, that I pore over the detail of every gown and accessory before I accept them into our glamourous showroom and fitting rooms.

Our gorgeous gowns are sourced from the best European, American and local designers including Rosa Clara, Wendy Makin, Jack Sullivan, Q’Nique Exquisite Bridal, Nicolina, Stella York and many more. And our extensive range of beautiful accessories include Windsor Bridal Jewellery, Say Bella, Sybella, Tina Jeffreys and Dreamtime Design.

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Please enjoy our website, but remember the best way to really experience the Studio is to visit us and find out why we are Canberra’s number one destination for brides-to-be.

We’re told the experience is breathtaking. Love Misty X

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I’M IN LOVE WITH THIS GORGEOUS GOWN ‘PENELOPE’ BY ROSA CLARA FROM HER SS18/19 COUTURE COLLECTION. THIS GOWN EPITOMISES THE BRIDES OF TODAY, SOPHISTICATED AND NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL. What are the outstanding features of this gown? This gown is seductive with its beaded chantilly lace long sleeve bodice and crepe skirt shaping over the body with a sweeping train and split detail. It’s sheer illusion lined bodice is quite incredible, the plunging V neckline is flattering but not revealing. The soft nude in the bodice gives you warmth to your complexion giving you the opportunity to have a natural glam make-up look. My Brides want to feel comfortable and be (jaw dropping) beautiful when they walk down the aisle. There are no rules or regulations to what you should wear. My priority is for my Bride to feel comfortable and confident.

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What style would describe this dress? This gown is natural glamour. It’s wonderful that we’re entering an exciting time for woman, a celebration of being you, a beautiful woman.

What accessories would be the perfect match for this gown? To complete the look, I would add a medium sized tear drop earring with a very sheer long veil past the train. If you’re not a veil person then an elegant headpiece, to catch your hair on the short side of your part just behind your ear. Remember your accessories finish your look, invest in quality pieces.

This gown will showcase your shoes, choose something you love. Maybe a designer shoe you’ve always wanted or even something blue.

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Your advice to the bride keen to wear this style? Stay away from shoes with ankle straps as they shorten the leg line. We quite like a nude or soft champagne coloured shoe with a split - your legs will look never ending. Buy some dancing shoes for later in the night, your feet will thank you. This style has a long sleeve which isn’t for everyone, ask your consultant for assistance and they will make sure you feel confident and beautiful in your gown.

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TWO-PIECE Break from tradition with a contemporary, ultra modern top & skirt combo.

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UNIQUE Unique, showstopping design… find your point of difference & run with it.

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PHOTOGRAPHY & REAL LIFE WEDDINGS Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your wedding. Whoever you choose will be in charge of creating lasting memories of your special day, so take into account the style, special effects and quality of the photographs you would like. Your photography requirements are unique, so it is important to choose a photographer that reflects your personal style and meets your wedding needs.

The following Real Life Weddings will give you a glimpse of the photographers talents, styles and experience in capturing weddings‌Enjoy!

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NATURAL PHOTOS

Candid style shots are still popular with couples leaning towards a more authentic look to their photos - less formal, posed type shots and more natural, free form images. No deer in the headlights shots here thanks!

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THE FIRST LOOK Around 2016 saw the introduction of ‘The First Look’, a trend where couples meet up before the ceremony to get shots with each other. The sense of anticipation and the chance to spend some special time together before the formality of their wedding begins makes for emotional, powerful and natural photos. Now a new form of a ‘first look’ has started to appear - that of the father-daughter ‘First Look’. If you share that special bond with your father, how special would it be to have photos of a special shared moment together as well.

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ATMOSPHERIC SHOTS

Taking advantage of the natural beauty surrounding them, photographers are creating some breathtaking photos for weddings.

With these shots, the couple are the focal point, but are captured within a setting that shows them to be a small part of a much larger picture.

Many couples are keen to follow this trend as it can produce powerfully emotive images. Moody shots at dusk or dawn, dark cloudy skies or vast starry nights are sought after for their dramatic and timeless quality.

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When it comes to social media, it’s good to let your guests know where you stand. Some couples really don’t want their wedding photos splashed all over social media, while other couples create a Hashtag and encourage their guests to take lots of candid shots to share online. If you’d like your photographer to capture your guests’ reactions at your ceremony, and not their latest iPhones covering their faces, then an Unplugged wedding may be the way to go.

If you have strong views either way, make it clear to all of your guests before your ceremony (or your Celebrant can make an announcement for you).

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MATTHEW + SARAH Sarah was unimpressed with her parents decision to relocate to a small rural town when she finished High School. “I took a gap year between finishing high school and going to university and started working at the Taralga Hotel to make some money of my own” she remembers. “I was adamant I wouldn’t be staying…but I served Matt at the bar one night, and the rest is history.”

“Ours truly is a once in a lifetime love and I will be forever grateful for the series of events that led me to Matt” says Sarah.

Sarah and Matthew went on to spend the next 14 years together, enjoying a relationship filled with lots of love and laughter. Then on Sarah’s birthday, as she finished hanging out the clothes she was surprised to find a little box at the bottom of the clothes basket. As she looked up, she remembers Matt standing there with a massive grin on his face.

The same giant smile was there to greet Sarah when she met Matt at the end of the aisle on their special day. “One of the stand out memories of the day, was how happy Matt was…” she says.

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Ours truly is a once in a lifetime love...

Sarah loved every minute of their wedding day, from getting ready, to the drive out to the ceremony, to their vows - and dancing the night away until 3am! She was surprised at how nervous she got before the ceremony and how emotional she was during the vows and her speech. “I remember walking down the aisle and trying to avoid eye contact with everyone as I held back tears,” she says. “I think I was a little overwhelmed with emotion and just so full of love and happiness. It was maybe even a little bit of shock after 14 years together that we were actually getting married.”

Sarah and Matt wanted to ensure their day was intimate, relaxed and incorporated aspects of them as a couple.

They had their Grandmothers sign their marriage certificate, their Mothers presented them with their rings during the Ceremony, and they were married in Matt’s parents’ garden. Sarah wore her Mum’s garter and her Dad built the arbour. “These little touches added special meaning to our day and really personalised it for us” she remembers.

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The majority of their 90 guests were Taralga locals, but some travelled from Sydney, Wollongong, the Southern Highlands and Goulburn. All witnessed the love and happiness shared

by Matt and Sarah.

After a touching ceremony they enjoyed a lively reception at The Argyle Inn, Taralga, with many guests commenting on the attention to detail with the candlelight and gold accents perfectly tying in with the white florals and greenery.

They enjoyed a superb menu followed by an equally decadent 4 tier cake, made by Sarah’s close friend. This amazing cake had so many flavours which included, orange and poppy seed with homemade orange curd, Lemon mud with raspberry coulis and homemade lemon curd, white chocolate mud with caramel swirl and peanut brittle crunch and Black Forest.

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In the early hours of the morning, Sarah and Matt spent the remainder of their wedding night at The Argyle Inn, Taralga and then hosted breakfast there the next morning with their parents, which 50 of their guests attended.

For their honeymoon, Matt organised a road trip through outback New South Wales and Queensland, to Port Douglas and back. Seeing opal fields, gorges, waterfalls and so many sights along the way. They then enjoyed total relaxation for five nights in a penthouse apartment at Coconut Grove Resort with their own private roof top pool and spa. Sarah admits, “ We ate wonderful food, drank too much and just enjoyed each others company as a new husband and wife.”

Sarah’s best wedding advice:

Savour every moment on the day as it all goes by too quickly and also don’t sweat the small stuff.

I am a bit of a control freak so it was difficult on the day to sit back and let the wedding coordinator take the reins, but that’s what they are there for and in the end I honestly couldn’t tell you if the garlands or decorations were exactly where I had said I wanted them, or if all the candles were lit - but everything was perfect to us.

All that really matters is the two of you being together and celebrating and enjoying your special day surrounded by your family and friends.

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“A Shot Above The Rest was recommended to us by a close friend after I expressed my angst in choosing a wedding photographer from the huge amount of providers available. It’s now my turn to pass on the recommendations and I cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Mel. From the moment I contacted her I knew we were on a winner and when we met in person I was without a doubt that she was the photographer for us. Mel is warm, welcoming, friendly, fun and incredibly talented - her pictures speak for themselves. The quality of her work is second to none, she is a true professional and she has an incredible ability to make everyone around her comfortable, enabling her to really capture the emotion of all the moments that make up the day. It’s wonderful to watch her work and bring her vision to life. In a word, Mel is brilliant at what she does and we are overjoyed that we had her capture our special day. Words cannot describe how beautiful our wedding photographs are, we will treasure them forever.

Thank you Mel, all our photographs are absolutely stunning and we have had so many people comment on the quality of our images, the attention to detail and the scenery you captured. You are incredibly gifted at what you do and we are so grateful to you for capturing our wedding day so perfectly.” Sarah.

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WEDDING DATE 6th October 2018 • GOWN Ferrari Bridal and Formalwear Wollongong: Allure Couture Gown Style C207 • RINGS Zantis Jewellers, Goulburn • ACCESSORIES Ferrari Bridal and Formalwear Wollongong (Earrings, Veil), Wittner Shoes (Bridal Heels and Sneakers) • HAIR & MAKEUP Déjà vu Hair & Beauty, Goulburn • BRIDESMAID DRESSES Ferrari Bridal and Formalwear Wollongong • SUITS The Country Outfitters, Goulburn • WEDDING STYLIST Beks Bloomz, Goulburn • CEREMONY Grooms Family Farm, Montrose, Taralga • WEDDING COORDINATOR Exquisite Events By Amanda • CELEBRANT Celebrations with Joanne • RECEPTION The Argyle Inn, Taralga • THEME Country Garden • MENU Canapés including pork belly, salmon mousse and duck pate, Main of seafood paella and slow roasted lamb served with roasted duck fat potatoes and steamed mixed vegetables • ENTERTAINMENT The Corbys • FLOWERS/FLORIST Beks Bloomz, Goulburn • CAKE/MADE BY Jane Wray- Brides Close Friend • BOMBONERIE/FAVOURS Personalised Favours • INVITATIONS Rachael Ree Invitations & Stationary • VIDEOGRAPHER/ WEDDING FILM Way up High • UNIQUE EXTRAS 1. PHOTO BOOTH: In the Booth 2. CEREMONY LAWN GAMES: A Game Of Love 3. CEREMONY GRAZING TABLE: Harvest, Goulburn 4. BRIDE & BRIDESMAIDS ROBES: Le Rose Bridal Robes & Hampers 5. WISHING WELL: Wedding Traders • TRANSPORT A1 Classic Cars, Canberra (Bride & Groom) & Goulburn Transfers and Tours (Wedding Party) • WEDDING SONG/DANCE Iris, Kina Granis

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Not just for videography, Drones are also being incorporated into wedding photography more often, creating unique wedding photos.

With drones capable of taking photos from original angles that otherwise wouldn’t be able to be captured, a whole new perspective on weddings is now available and becoming more commonplace.

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TEASERS

Next day teasers, where 10-20 edited wedding photos are available for the couple is a popular trend. It makes waiting for a wedding album - which can take some time, much more bearable.

VINTAGE STYLE

Many couples are opting for black and white photos, adopting a vintage style look to record their day. Some couples are going a step further and employing the use of film to create softer style shots in contrast to the sharp digital shots of modern day photos. The Filmic look is timeless and classical, with the use of black and white giving a photo journalistic feel to the images.

SAME DAY EDITS

Some couples may prefer to have a Same Day Edit so they can have a slideshow at their reception to show their guests, but they need to check carefully with their photographer to ensure that by requesting this, their photographer doesn’t miss out on good photo opportunities on the day, due to being busy making the slideshow. If more than one photographer is shooting your wedding, then there may be no need for concern. It’s a great idea as long as the important stuff on the day is still being captured.

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ORIGINAL IMAGES Originality in wedding photos is definitely in, with cookie cutter weddings out! With social media, we are all exposed to so much more and the last thing we want is to see other weddings looking exactly like our own. Originality is key.

SMOKE BOMBS

Another addition to wedding photography is the use of smoke bombs. These can be used to add that pop of colour (as well as keep your wedding party entertained), or add a touch of drama to your images.

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the universe works in weird and wonderful ways...

Lara and Gonz picked the perfect song for their wedding in Christina Peri’s, “A Thousand Years”.

Having first met each other nearly 30 years ago, when Lara was only around 10 years old, they have known each other for a long time…

Growing up as a best friend to Lara’s brother, Gonz was like family, but they both led completely separate lives as they grew up in Canberra.

It was not until 30 years later that they once again crossed paths. “I never thought that we’d meet up in our forties in Queensland, let alone get married,” says Lara, “the universe works in weird and wonderful ways.” She says, “Our only regret is that we didn’t meet up in our twenties…”

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After proposing to Gonz on top of the Glasshouse Mountains in Queensland, they set about planning for their special day.

With family still in Canberra, Lara and Gonz made plans for a winter wedding in Canberra, from Brisbane where they both lived. Though challenging, they managed to pull it all together. Lara admits that she wasn’t a high maintenance bride and was happy to outsource jobs to her supportive friends and family.

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“We loved the country atmosphere of the Homestead”, but admits that Canberra in the middle of winter was a bit crazy. “I think a lot of people were looking for the bonfires by the end of the night” she says. But it was perfect for beautiful photos. “Crystal clear blue Canberra winter skies” she remembers.

While some guests travelled from Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales, the majority lived in the ACT. With their 40 guests in attendance, Lara and Gonzalo were married on 14th July 2018 in a Civil ceremony at Tuggeranong Homestead. They then celebrated with their guests to the beat of a local Chilean Band called Jorge.

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They enjoyed a Banquet style menu and two gorgeous wedding cakes made by Leigh, Lara’s Aunty, who also organised the table decorations and makeup.

Their Photographer, Bec Fassone from Bad Cat Photography was a lovely surprise for them. Says Lara, “My wonderful friends all put in together to pay for our photographer.

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding gift. Very happy with Bec’s work” After a perfect evening catching up with family and friends, Lara and Gonz then spent their wedding night at Alpha Hotel in Tuggeranong.

Lara’s best wedding advice: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

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STEVE + RACHEL If a destination wedding is on your wish list, then this dreamy location where Rachel and Steve chose to marry - Le Lagoto Resort & Spa, Savaii, Samoa - is one to add to the top of your list.

Le Lagoto is Samoan for ‘sunset’, and as you can see from the images captured

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Rachel and Steve married on 18/8/18, which is a very lucky date according to Chinese Astrology. But what makes their wedding even more special, is that they were getting married 40 years after their very first date.

Originally meeting through school in Canberra, Rachel says, “Steve took me on a date to the movies in 1978 in Canberra.” After that they dated again briefly in the early 1980’s, but they then went their separate ways until reconnecting again in late 2011.

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Fast forward a few years to the marriage proposal Steve prepared while they were on a yacht in the picturesque setting in the Mediterranean, near Fethiye in Turkey. “One of the other guests on board was an Opera singer from Berlin and Steve arranged for her to sing an incredible aria for the occasion, which resonated across the water to huge applause from other yachts in the area. It was very romantic.� Rachel recalls.

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On 18/8/18, as Rachel and Steve prepared to wed each other, the rain, which had been pouring down all day, amazingly stopped - about an hour before their wedding. It was perfect. With the sun shining through the clouds, Rachel and Steve were married in front of 40 of their closest family and friends, at their dream wedding location.

Rachel wore a 1950s vintage style dress that belonged to her mother.

It was a cream, Irish linen dress that was her mother’s favourite race day outfit. And in keeping with the tropical surrounds, she wore a stunning floral headpiece, while Steve in his floral shirt and cream pants looked every bit the tropical groom.

In this tropical haven, their casual beach themed wedding included appetisers on the beach, platters of oysters, lobster tails, sushi and mussels, with the mains including a whole suckling pig, fish, chicken and salads.

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“Being a destination wedding, most guests arrived the week before and stayed a few days after the wedding, so celebrations were plentiful.” Rachel recalls how she was surprised with how relaxed and chilled they both were and how much they enjoyed it all. “No stress, just lots of love and fun shared with family and friends.”

After a relaxing two weeks spent at Le Lagoto Resort & Spa with their guests, Rachel and Steve then stayed for three nights at Ifieleele Plantation on Upolo Island with family. Finally, they headed to New South Wales for two weeks to enjoy some alone time together as a newly married couple.

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Bridal Gown 1950’s cream Irish linen dress belonging to her mother • Grooms outfit Sportscraft • Cake (made by) Le Lagoto Resort & Spa • Flowers (from) Le Lagoto Resort & Spa. Included Teuila flowers, palm leaves & traditional native leaves and flowers for decorating, bridal bouquet and grooms lei • Hair & Makeup Elly Vance • Groomsmen’s outfits Floral shirts with a Cherry Blossom design (in remembrance of Steve’s mother) • Bridesmaid Dress Vintage two-piece, black & white outfit (belonging to Rachel’s mother) • Wedding coordinator Gabrielle Tuatagaloa • Bomboniere Traditional Samoan Fans, made from closely woven leaves of Pandanus, Coconut and Fan Pan, with Teuila flower • Entertainment Fia Fia Dancers | Traditional Samoan Island band | Traditional Samoan dance | Kava Ceremony • Ceremony & Reception Held at Le Lagoto Resort & Spa, Savaii, Samoa

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WEDDING EXPOS

Wedding Expos are an excellent way of gaining great new ideas for your wedding. You can save considerable time in planning your wedding by visiting as you can see a whole host of wedding related products and services gathered together in one place.

The number of niche industries that are displaying their great new ideas and innovations at Wedding Expos are continually increasing and by selecting a piece of this and a piece of that, you can blend it all to make your wedding totally individual.

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PLAN YOUR PERFECT WEDDING DAY We want to help you to create a wedding that is perfect for you. Whether your idea of perfect is being surrounded by lots of family and friends or an intimate affair with only your closest; Your Local Wedding Guide Expos can offer you ideas and put you in touch with wedding professionals who can help you to realise your vision of perfect.

Established over 25 years ago, Your Local Wedding Guide Expos are one of the largest and most widespread bridal expo series in the country. By bringing together the best and most competitive wedding industry suppliers in your local area, our expos give you the opportunity to meet with a variety of leading wedding professionals to ensure you find the right team for your special day.

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Find your match When you visit our expos, take the opportunity to talk to as many wedding professionals as possible to find the perfect team for your wedding! Finding your match in a wedding supplier; someone who can see your vision, will make planning so much easier. And you’ll be glad on your wedding day as you’ll be able to relax and leave the practicalities to them while you enjoy the day that you’ve spent months planning.

Don’t have time?

All of the wedding professionals will talk to you about their products and services in as much detail as you’d like. If you don’t have the time or aren’t comfortable to chat right then, set up an appointment to talk in more detail at a later date. Make sure you accept information from each booth so you can go through it later.

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Trusted opinion Your Local Wedding Guide Expos are large and definitely worthwhile taking the time to visit. We work hard to ensure we have a fantastic mix of wedding suppliers so you can book your whole wedding in one day! With so many decisions to be made, it’s a good idea to take your partner, mum or trusted friend along to help. Why not take your bridesmaids along and enjoy a fun and productive day of wedding planning together!

The fashion parades Be captivated by our elegant and professional fashion parades where designers will take you on a romantic journey showcasing gowns and suits from their latest collections. On trend bridesmaids dresses, mother of the bride and flower girl outfits complete the comprehensive wedding fashion showcase.

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Many wedding professionals will offer a promotion or competition at the expo, so come prepared to fill in a number of registration forms. Take advantage of expo specials and make sure you go in the draw to win our Major Prize Package. Details of prizes for each of our expos will be listed on our website and promoted through social media leading up to each event. Make sure you like us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date!

Save the date A large wedding expo is the best place to find new ideas and meet wedding professionals who can help you achieve your wedding day goals.

Get a great start on your wedding planning by visiting Your Local Wedding Guide Expos. See the following page for our full year of 2019 expo dates for Canberra, Brisbane and Gold Coast or visit us on www.WeddingGuide.com.au

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WILLIAM + KATHRYN Both born and raised in Canberra, Kathryn and William first met each other through friends 9 years ago.

Kathryn had always said she wanted to get married at Gold Creek Chapel, and soon her dream wedding was to be realised when William proposed to her. She remembers the “Sweet, unexpected surprise at dinner!�

With 12 months until their wedding date, they set about organising their day with Kathryn taking on the role of wedding planner, stylist and coordinator.

When their special day arrived, Kathryn spent the morning getting ready at the luxurious Hotel Realm with her bridesmaids and family, while William took advantage of the perfect sunny day and had a barbecue with all the boys at their home.

Ready to walk down the aisle, Kathryn looked beautiful and stylish in her Alfred Angelo wedding gown (with the most amazing heels we might add), and her bridesmaids were stunning in their navy dresses matched with complementary coloured bouquets of burnt orange.

The groom and groomsmen looked sharp as well with the white, navy and burnt orange colour combination.

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Their wedding ceremony at Gold Creek Chapel was perfect. Says Kathryn, “My 11 year old daughter did a reading at our ceremony which brought tears to everyone.”

Their wedding reception was held at The National Press Club of Australia, with 113 guests in attendance, travelling from Queensland, New South Wales, Canada, Melbourne and Canberra.

One thing that surprised Kathryn on the night was that her maid of honour actually gave a speech after telling Kathryn that she couldn’t do one. Kathryn rates the experience at The National Press Club as amazing, saying “The team there are so good!”

“The guests had a ball” she says, “and the kids wanted to do it all again the next day.”

They included unique extras such as a Photo Booth from Mugshots Photo booths and the bomboniere consisted of small bottles of Baileys as they were now Mr & Mrs Bailey.

Following the reception, Kathryn and William spent their wedding night at Hotel Realm and then headed off to the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Says Kathryn, “I wish we could do it all again - we can’t wait to see what the future brings.”

Kathryn’s best wedding advice:

Enjoy every minute, don’t let the small things ruin your day.

WEDDING DATE 10/03/2018 • PHOTOGRAPHER Chapman Images • GOWN Alfred Angelo • RINGS: Michael Hill • ACCESSORIES Mimco • HAIR Pink Diamond Hair • MAKEUP Makeup By Emma Tod • BRIDESMAID DRESSES Angelic Inspiration • GROOM’S SUIT Ferrari • GROOMSMEN’S SUITS Ferrari • CEREMONY Gold Creek Chapel • CELEBRANT Donna Butler • RECEPTION: National Press Club Of Australia • NUMBER OF GUESTS: 113 • THEME Navy & Burnt Orange • MENU Entree Smoked Salmon/Quail. Main - Chicken/Beef. Desert - Wedding Cake • ENTERTAINMENT: 3D Entertainment • FLOWERS/FLORIST Miss Muffet @ Mawson • CAKE/ MADE BY Rhiannon Didio • BOMBONERIE/FAVOURS Small Bottles Of Baileys • UNIQUE EXTRAS Boiled Thank you Lollies, Photo Booth by Mugshots • TRANSPORT Stretch White Hummer • WEDDING SONG/DANCE Our first dance was to “From the ground up” by Dan & Shay

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JEFFERY + JESSICA It was not long after Jessica arrived in Canberra from Echuca in Victoria, that she met Jeffery.

Now, six years later and they are happily planning to spend the rest of their lives together.

With a little over 7 months to plan their wedding, Jessica set about organising all of the details for their special day, while Jeff chose their venue.

Their guest list included friends and family from Echuca, Swan Hill, Robinvale, Queensland and Canberra.

Jessica’s main focus was the ceremony - and it turned out perfectly. Their elegant colour scheme of black, silver and purple was carried through to the ceremony, with a black carpet runner and purple seat covers for that pop of colour.

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Jessica, Jeffery and their wedding party looked relaxed and happy on the day. The black bridesmaids dresses and combination of black, white and silver worn by the groom and groomsmen, looked sharp and stylish and complemented Jessica’s lovely white and silver strapless gown perfectly.

At their reception, which was also held at Rydges Manuka, the most emotional moment was when it was time for the dancing. Jessica’s mother had difficulty walking due to Osteoarthritis, so they organised for an Aunty to step in and dance with Jeffery. Jeffery however insisted on helping Jessica’s mother and supported her while she was dancing. “It was very emotional and made us all cry.” Jessica says.

After a lovely night shared with family and friends, Jessica and Jeffery spent their wedding night at Rydges Manuka before heading off to Port Douglas for their honeymoon. “We were there for 7 days,” recalls Jessica. “We went to Cairns and to the Hartleys Crocodile Park - it was amazing.”

Jessica’s best wedding advice:

Don’t stress - I know it’s hard, but just have fun.

Don’t worry about what other people will think, just do you and have a blast.

PHOTOGRAPHER Chelsea hard photography • GOWN eBay • RINGS Micheal Hill • ACCESSORIES nails; The Beauty Bubble • HAIR and makeup leticciacarrol artistry • BRIDESMAID DRESSES eBay • SUITS Blades Menswear, Civic • CEREMONY Rydges manuka • CELEBRANT Donna butler • RECEPTION Rydges Manuka • THEME: purple, black and silver • MENU Entrees: Pork belly with gravy and mash + Pumpkin ravioli with Napoli sauce. Mains: Oven baked chicken breast with gravy and onion tart + Rump with potato gratin and gravy. Dessert: Sticky date pudding, butterscotch sauce, whipped cream and strawberry + French chocolate lava cake with whipped cream and strawberry • FLOWERS/FLORIST bouquet -eBay • TRANSPORT Father in law and two friends for the cars. 3 friends for the bikes • WEDDING SONG/DANCE Wedding dance heaven Bryan Adams

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DAN + AMY Amy and Dan first met each other through friends, at a barbecue. “Our friends were planning to set Dan up with my cousin, but that didn’t go to plan!” says Amy. Dan had moved to Canberra from Sydney’s Northern Beaches the previous year for a university course, but once he met Amy - he never left!

On Christmas morning 2016, just shy of four years since they had first met each other, Dan decided to take the next step in their relationship.

Amy was not looking her most glamorous that particular morning, having just had knee surgery. She was impressed that Dan had still proposed to her as she says, “I was stuck on crutches and had hair stuck to my forehead with a clump of toothpaste.” The toothpaste from the previous night when she had slathered it all over her arms and legs to stop the mosquito bites from itching!

Amy’s ‘Christmas present’ was a big box which had layers of boxes and chocolates with messages on each box inside. When finally, in the middle she found the jewellery box, she was at first too scared to open it.

“I didn’t want to look stupid, getting all excited to open it, in case it was earrings or a necklace.” She admits. “But Dan opened it for me and there was the ring.”

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Family is everything to this couple, so they were happy to involve them in the planning of their wedding. One Aunt gave dancing lessons in the weeks leading up to the wedding and another Aunt was their marriage celebrant on the day. Dan’s wedding ring was a gold and onyx ring that had belonged to his Grandfather, while Amy wore pearl earrings from her Aunt and had a crucifix necklace which was given to her by her Nanna on her 16th birthday - wrapped around her bouquet. Her mum was a yoga instructor, so Amy and one of her bridesmaids enjoyed a relaxing session early on the morning of the wedding.

Guests travelled from across Australia. One of Amy’s best friends flew in from London for the weekend to be her bridesmaid and her brother travelled all the way from Japan. “Having my Nanna attend the ceremony from her nearby nursing home was also a huge feat which meant everything to me” says Amy. During the day, the weather was perfect, with clouds clearing just before the ceremony. Amy walked down the aisle to “Follow You Down” by Matthew Mayfield and performed by their close friend, Thomas Smith - it was Thomas who first introduced Dan and Amy to each other. They enjoyed a lovely ceremony in the House of Representatives Gardens at Old Parliament House, with their fur babies, Mike and Kegs also in attendance.

Though Kegs couldn’t resist the temptation to dive into the back of Amy’s dress as she walked back up the aisle!

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Their reception, held at The Deck at Regatta Point was a bit cramped due to a late storm.

It forced them to fit their 7 piece band inside and change their original plan to have their dance floor out on the deck so they could dance the night away under the stars. “Turns out we were extremely lucky though” says Amy, “the next day we woke up to torrential rain with Canberra’s CBD flooding!”

At the reception, their first dance as husband and wife was to the song “I Can’t Help” (falling in love with you), by Elvis.

“After our first dance” says Amy, “Dan’s cousin surprised us and our guests with a personal video message from Daryl Braithwaite, congratulating us on our wedding and wishing us all the best!”

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“We’re proud of the the wedding and celebration that we pulled together, and had such a great time with our friends and family. There were so many things that didn’t go how I’d envisioned them - but at the end of the day I knew I was the only person who would have noticed. Waking up on the day, I realised that whatever would be, would be; there was no time to change or fix anything, so I felt so much more relaxed. Nektaria, our wedding coordinator was amazing and I’m sure also took care of many other hiccups that I didn’t even notice!”

Amy and Dan were then spoiled by the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra where they spent their wedding night.

For their honeymoon, they travelled to Vietnam to recover in the luxury of Palm Garden Resort & Spa in Hoi An for a week, then they spent the next few weeks exploring Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore. Highlights included cruising through Ha Long Bay, a busy food tour through the night time markets in the Ancient City of Hanoi, and watching the Sunrise with local friends at Angkor Wat. Amy and Dan are now also excitedly preparing for the arrival of their first baby, a girl due in March 2019.

PHOTOGRAPHER Luminous Studies • GOWN Rosie’s Bridal • RINGS Amy’s rings are from Prouds, Dan wears a gold and onyx ring that was his Grandfather’s • HAIR Hair by Adele • MAKEUP Tara Florence Artistry • BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Ash Multiways, PS Frocks • GROOM’S SUIT Tarocash • GROOMSMEN’S SUITS Tarocash • CEREMONY House of Representatives Gardens, Old Parliament House • WEDDING COORDINATOR Couture Weddings by Nektaria • CELEBRANT Catherine Mundy • RECEPTION The Deck at Regatta Point • NUMBER OF GUESTS: 120 • THEME White with greenery • MENU The Deck at Regatta Point • ENTERTAINMENT Smooth Ops, local 7 piece band • FLOWERS/FLORIST Poetry in Flowers • CAKE/MADE BY Jess Sams • BOMBONERIE/ FAVOURS Big baskets of thongs by the dancefloor • TRANSPORT Canberra Hummers • WEDDING SONG/DANCE I can’t help (falling in love with you) by Elvis for our first dance. Amy walked down the aisle to ‘Follow you down’ by Matthew Mayfield, which was performed by their close friend Thomas Smith

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RINGS & JEWELLERY

When selecting an engagement and wedding ring think carefully about your investment.

It should reflect your personal style and your lifestyle because you will most likely be wearing them pretty much everyday. The white diamond is still the most popular and traditional choice of gem, but if you prefer a bit of colour there’s lots of coloured gems from which to choose.

When selecting the stone, particularly a diamond, the four most important characteristics to look for are the cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. Find a good jeweller who will help to find the perfect ring for you.

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Come in and see our sparkly new shop next to the carousel on City Walk.

Since 1939, McGlades Jewellers has been an institution for lovers of unique design and quality fine jewellery.

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We are a local family owned and operated business with a variety of specialists on site including jewellers, designers, goldsmiths, re-stringers, valuers and gemmologists.

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Since your engagement and wedding ring will most likely be worn every day, it’s worthwhile knowing a little bit about what to look for before you buy.

The Cut

The Cut refers to the arrangement of a diamond’s facets, whatever its shape. Most diamonds are cut with a full 58 facets, and different cuts will reflect light differently. A well-proportioned cut will reflect light between the facets and up through the crown.

The shape of the stone is a matter of personal preference.

The round (brilliant) shape is the most popular, with shapes like the emerald (rectangular), the marquise (oblong with pointed ends), the pear, the oval, the princess (square), and the heart shape offering some variety. The cut is the only one of the four qualities determined by man.

Colour

When you choose your diamond, choose one as close to colourless as possible; this allows white light to pass through and be dispersed as dazzling rainbows of colour on top. Very few diamonds are truly colourless, with most having a barely distinguishable brown or yellow tint.

Clarity

Clarity is determined by the number, size and position of inclusions (an inclusion is a trace of noncrystallised carbon). A diamond free of inclusions is very rare and therefore very valuable.

Carat weight

The actual weight is measured in carats with each carat divided into 100 points. So the weight of a diamond of 25 points is 0.25 carats, or 1/4 carat.

The Setting

Settings show off the brilliance of the ring and set the style. A complementary, innovative, and professional design and ring setting will ensure their natural beauty is highlighted. The most popular settings include: Bezel set - diamond is set in a secure frame of precious metal hannel set – a number of diamonds set side by C side within a band of precious metal law set – a solitaire diamond is held in place by C four or six metal prongs that bend over it avé set – many small diamonds are placed closely together P and held in place by individual grains of gold ension set – a modern version of the classic solitaire, the T diamond is suspended in a gap in the actual band.

The Metal

While yellow gold has traditionally been seen on Australian brides, the popular European trend of using white gold is now coming to the fore.

Some jewellers say all diamonds should be placed in platinum or white gold, as it can make the diamond look larger and brighter. However, yellow gold, rose gold and silver are still very popular. Some couples choose a style that combines one or two of the options. A combination of yellow and white gold best enhances semi-precious and precious stones.

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Caring for your rings ry to avoid harsh T cleaners and chemicals, as they can damage or tarnish your rings.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Hair and makeup plays an important role in contributing to the overall look for your wedding day.

Preparation can start as soon as you’re engaged, as hair and makeup trials, health plans and treatments often take place weeks or even months prior.

Take the time to look at various options so you’ll feel happy and confident on the day.

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CAKES Your wedding dress, your chosen venue, your stationery, your transport; all of these things combine to communicate the style of your wedding. The same goes for your wedding cake. A work of art, it proudly sits atop it’s pedestal revealing your unique wedding style to guests as they arrive at your reception.

One appointment you won’t want to miss is that all important cake sampling date! As well as looking amazing, your wedding cake needs to taste exceptional… and you get to try out the different flavours (and there’s a lot) to find that perfect blend.

OUR TIP Allow your cake designer to organise the delivery of your wedding cake to ensure it gets to your reception intact.

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2019 CAKE TRENDS Metallics

Rustic Buttercream The rustic buttercream semi-naked cake with drips and fresh florals or the completely iced buttercream cake in either a smooth or rustic finish, with the addition of fresh florals top the list as the most sought after wedding cakes for 2019. And it’s no wonder - fresh florals are so popular on cakes as they can complement your wedding colour scheme easily, while adding that touch of romance that flowers do so well.

Whether gold leaf effects, metallic lace effect, a sharp geometric design in metallic or all over metallic coloured cake, metallic cakes can’t help but look glamorous.

Ombre Ombre effects can look equally as good on a rustic buttercream cake, on a more delicate piped cake, to a sharp hard edged cake using fondant. If you like the look, but don’t want too much colour often associated with ombre cakes, a subtle white to ivory coloured ombre effect would look very elegant.

Ruffles

White on white

Delicate frills and ruffles give wedding cakes a gorgeous, feminine finish. This effect can be achieved using buttercream or fondant.

Crisp white, sharp edged, tall barrel designs using fondant with all white embellishments are popular for their ‘Wow’ factor.

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Handpainted It’s not surprising that many of the talented cake designers are artists who use cakes as their canvas. If you want a completely original looking cake, handpainted cakes may be for you. Monet Inspired, strained glass look, illustrative or watercolour effects - there are so many options, so it just depends on your preference and your cake decorators style.

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Monogrammed The monogram can be used as an all over pattern or just as one large motif. A great way to celebrate your new shared initials!

Rosettes Created with all over textural sugar roses, for a delicate and elegant effect. Rosettes always look beautiful for weddings in white, ivory or subtle blush tones.

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With the continued popularity of lace wedding gowns, lace cakes remain to be popular. Lace always looks beautiful and brides can customise their cake to the look of the lace used on their wedding gown. It looks best white on white, ivory on white or a subtle blush on white.

Geometric Geometric cakes give a stylised urban feel.

The bold patterns work well with bright colours and can include the traditional zig-zag, or chevron design to sharp shapes such as hexagons or other simple, striking shapes.

Perfect for a contemporary reception setting, this style works best with a simple colour palette so it doesn’t compete with the design.

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What flavour is this cake?

Vanilla.

What flavours are popular right now for wedding cakes?

After the Royal wedding I have had a few enquiries for Lemon Elderflower, although I think a lot of couples are keeping the flavours more traditional, such as Chocolate or Vanilla.

What trends do you see in wedding cake designs at the moment?

Naked Cakes, Floral arrangements and bright pops of colours seem to be popular.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I love Fine Arts and exploration into textures - I get a lot of inspiration from Artists and designers from all around the world with their twists and interpretations into design.

What made you go into cake designing?

I have been a Chef and Pastry Chef since school, so food is my background and having my passion and practising of Visual Arts, I thought of a way to bring my two loves together. Cake design seems to be a perfect platform.

Why is this one of your favourite cake designs?

This petit little present is a recent wedding cake design.

It’s one of my favourites as it captures not only the idea the couple were after for their cake, but the representation behind their relationship as well. The natural texture of the fondant with Australian fauna represented the Kimberlys, where the couple had met, the compass for travel, the ribbon and bow reflected the colours of the Bride’s dress with touch of gold, and the flowers were hand crafted to match the bouquets.

I truly believe I was able to capture the couple and their story, as well as the day itself. It was a beautiful piece.

What trends do you predict for 2019 wedding cakes?

White on White – a twist on a traditional wedding cake with white texture and flowers etc.

Different shapes, pops of colour and gold. Flower arrangements were popular for 2018 and I think that will carry forward into the new year.

Any advice to the couple when looking for their dream cake?

Its not just a cake! It is something that is remembered and is a part of your story. It should be unique and a representation of you both.

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flowers

Flowers offer an instant splash of beauty and colour to your wedding day.

FLOWERS A vast range of wedding bouquet styles are available, ranging from a formal posy to a trailing bouquet, to single flowers tied in bunches with a ribbon. Whatever the style of your bouquet, flowers play an important role in adding the final touches to create the perfect look for your wedding.

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Q. Any advice to the couples organising flowers for their wedding?

A. Order early!!! Even if you get a deposit put down to set the date. All good florists will book out early, especially for March to May and September to November. Avoid getting married around a florist peak trade…Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas and New Year as you will find it difficult to get a florist to have the time - and also flowers are being purchased in high volumes and therefore may be harder to source, and more expensive.

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Q. Why is this flower arrangement one of your favourites?

A. I love this bouquet because it is different. The textured materials and the colours work so well together.

Q. What flowers have you used to create your arrangement?

A.We have used succulents, hypericum berry, dusty miller, Bruni and sedum.

Q.Where did you get your inspiration for this arrangement?

A. The client brief for this wedding was to create something different including succulents (her favorite) and other textured material. The bouquets needed to travel to the mountains so we also needed to use flowers that would hold up for the trip. This is the stunning result that tied in perfectly with the colour theme and the outdoor wedding venue.

Q. What flowers and arrangements are popular right now for weddings?

A. Popular for weddings are the use of the garden type blooms like open and perfumed roses (that are now grown commercially by many growers).

Also Peonies and Hydrangea. The bouquet style is informal and loose.

Lots of textures and flower forms.

Q. What trends do you predict for 2019 wedding flowers and arrangements?

A. I think the above trend will continue for a while as many couples are choosing an outdoor venue for their ceremony and reception. The outdoor setting in nature is very on trend like gardens, parks and wineries.

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Q. Any other tips or anything else that you would like to share with us that is interesting about your field of expertise?

A. Take the floral designers advice and be open to letting them help with the choice of flowers as they are the experts and know what will be in season and what the quality will be like. You may need to have a second choice for some blooms that are on the cusp of a season start or finish. Just like seasonal fruit and vegetables, there are better times to buy certain things and if you want out of season you will pay more to get it imported.

The cost of the flowers will also depend on the labor that goes into creating the bouquets.

Every bloom needs to be prepared to hold up out of water for your special day.

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Sue and her qualified design team pride themselves on their attention to detail and personal customer service.

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Q. What made you go into floristry?

A. I have always loved to garden and grow things and started working in the Dried Flower Shop at Pialligo Plant Farm in 1990, we ran classes, made wreaths and dried flowers there.

Since I was a child I’ve always been creative.

Q. Why is this flower arrangement one of your favourites?

A. I love the textures and colours of this one. Burgundy and green are my two favourite colours and at the moment they are very popular in wedding bouquets.

Q. What flowers have you used to create your arrangement?

A. A mix of roses, dahlias and Veronica with dusty miller and peppercorn foliage.

Q.What flowers/arrangements are popular right now for weddings?

A. The unstructured, ‘just picked from the garden’ look has been popular for a little while but a lot of our brides are still requesting the classic, rounded bouquet, or something in between the two.

Q.Where do you get your inspiration?

A. I get a lot of inspiration from nature, and when I walk my dog Daisy.

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Q. What trends do you predict for 2018 wedding flowers/arrangements?

A. Flowers are a bit like fashion, the popularity of styles will do a full circle and eventually come back into fashion again. At the moment the loose, unstructured style is very popular but a lot of our bride’s still want the classic style bouquet too.

Q. Any advice to couples organising their flowers for their wedding?

A. Contact your florist as soon as you can to be sure they are not already booked out.

Be prepared to be flexible with your flower choice because what you have your heart set on may be completely out of season.

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CELEBRANTS

Your wedding Celebrant will be the person binding you and your partner in marriage.

They will be there to support you on your special day and bring your family and friends together as they acknowledge and celebrate your love for each other.

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Licensed to Wed GINA CALLAN CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT

Marriages Renewal of Vows Naming Ceremonies Commitments

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celebrants “I will try to be a loving partner. I promise to respect you as an individual.

I intend to develop as a person in partnership with you. I want to love you through good times and bad, for as long as we both shall live.”

“I, (name) ask everyone here to witness that I take you, (name) as my husb and.

However, I cannot promise not to be erratic.

I cannot promise to always be strong.

I cannot promise to never be moo dy.

I cannot promise not to hurt your feelings sometimes.

But, I can promise to share my thoughts with you.

I can promise to be supportive of you.

I can promise to be honest with you.

And I do promise to love you.”

Steven Murray Marriage Celebran t www.canberracelebrants.com.au

Suzette Hazlett Marriage Celebrant www.merimbulacelebrant.com.au

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I feel like everything in my life has led me to you. My choices, my heartbreaks, my regrets. Everything. And when we’re together, my past seems worth it. Because if I had done one thing differently, I might never have met you.

“Marriage is the joining of two people, the union of two hearts. It lives on the love you give each other and never grows old, but thrives on the joy of each new day” Ceremonies by Sharyn, www.ceremoniesbysharyn.com.au

“(Name) notwithstanding your love affair with your mobile phone, your occasional bouts of low blood sugar and your forgetfulness around paying bills on time, I vow to poke at you kindly when you forget I’m in the room, to love you even when the lights go out........ again, to adventure with and feed you when you are hungry, and to comfort and care for you in man-flu and in health, cherishing you forevermore as your devoted husband”

I promise to remember that neither one of us is perfect. But will strive to remind myself of the ways we are perfect for each other.

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life is a journey that has it’s special and wonderful moments.

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Many of these moments are big celebrations, shared with family and friends, others are more intimate occasions. It is my passion and promise that as your Celebrant I will work with you to make your ceremony a memorable, special and loving occasion.

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Your chosen Celebrant will play a big role in your wedding day, so make sure you take the time to find someone who resonates with you as a couple. You want to feel confident that they will be able to fulfil all your requirements and create a wedding ceremony that is both personal and stress free. We invite you to “Meet our Celebrants”, where each Celebrant has offered a little bit about themselves to give you some insight into their personalities, their background and their passion for their service.

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To be involved in one of the most important, exciting, loving and emotional days of someone’s life as they publicly commit to spend their life with their soul mate. It is such an honour to join two people together in marriage in a way that is meaningful and personal to them.

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As a professional story-teller and facilitator, Gina is incredibly warm, engaging, organized and flexible, ensuring that your day will be remembered always, for all the right reasons.

Gina Callan www.licensedtowed.com.au I believe we should value the importance of love in our lives and celebrate this and that is why I’ve chosen the business name “Values All Love”.

I have Let’s have a chat and see if chosen the I’m the right fit for what business you want in name a Celebrant.

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WEDDING STYLING & HIRE When it comes to wedding styling, we often put weddings into categories such as rustic, bohemian, vintage to name a few. In reality though, every wedding is unique and these categories are not meant to be rigid, but more a framework to work with and take from it what appeals to you.

Professional wedding stylists can decorate your ceremony right through to your reception in a way that reflects who you are as a couple.

They can help you narrow down your wedding ‘look’ and supply you with beautiful decor to suit your style.

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“Elegant Effect offers the best quality services for all kinds of celebrations.�

Elegant Effect is one of the leading wedding decorators located in Canberra and is dedicated to offering you the best services when planning your wedding. We share fresh and bold ideas for every aspect of your special day, while providing the best products and services to suit your style and budget. Our decorative team has both the knowledge and expertise to create just the right decor for you, transforming your dreams into reality. To our customers, we guarantee a successful, stress free and unique wedding design.

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Absolute Beautiful Decor Maria and the team are into creating the “wow factor”.

It may be a large venue, a shed or a country kitchen, all can be styled to any Brides desire.

We offer an extensive total package with an exclusive range of stock to choose from at the “old Wedding shed”, so call now and make an appointment with Maria.

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Elegantly draped, lycra and fitted chair covers with a wide variety of sash colours. Other hire products available.

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Chair Flair

Chair Flair has a wide range of sash colours which can be mixed and matched or combined with other items to create that special feel for your special day.

Satin sash colours include: white, silver, bright gold, dark gold, old gold, black, burgundy, navy, red, purple, cream, iris and fuschia.

Organza sash colours include: silver, pink, mint green, teal.

Organza tie colours include: silver, baby hot pink, purple, white, pumpkin orange, aqua, light blue, magenta, blue ice, and cerise pink.

Organza shimmer sashes combine two colours these include: apricot/gold, silver/ gold, pink/lilac, blue/gold and green/gold.

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UNIQUE EXTRAS

If you’re looking for a magical quality to your wedding, lighting may be your answer, with different lighting effects capable of creating a wonderful fairytale atmosphere and brightening up any space.

Whether sparklers, flame throwers or fireworks, adding these unique extras will create a wonderful party atmosphere and take your reception party to a whole new level. Flame throwers have a bit of a festival feel, while fireworks add a romantic atmosphere to your reception. Both are great ways to entertain your guests.

Those special extras are what make your wedding unique. There are so many different options available in today’s market that spending a little time finding what is perfect for your wedding is time well spent.

Unique Extras encompass a broad range of products and services to help create the perfect atmosphere on your special day. Photobooths, customised dress hangers, lolly bars, donut walls, fingerprint trees, giant letters, pets, pet minding services and even aerobatic displays featuring aircraft drawing smoke hearts in the sky are regarded as unique extras! If you can think of it, it’s probably available for your wedding!

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traditions&customs

TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS Traditions, customs, conventions and superstitions, whether you realise it or not, are probably all a part of your wedding.

Although most of these rituals started in times when marriage was very different to what it is today, their core symbolism relates to the unification of a couple; to a couple becoming one.

Carried over the threshold This romantic custom is believed to have come from the time when tribal man hit his chosen wife over the head and carried her away where her kin couldn’t find them!

The eternal bond This never-ending circle, complete union without end, is symbolised today by wedding rings. Customs comply with the ‘eternal bond’ in various ways; the wedding ceremony of the Greek Orthodox involves holding a crown over the couple; in Jewish tradition, the ceremony takes place under a ‘huppah, where the couple shares a glass of wine, then the groom breaks the glass, freezing the moment in time. Some asian cultures believe that by sharing rice from the same bowl, the bride and groom show their oneness; and in Japanese custom, the couple takes three sips of rice wine to seal their union.

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Throwing rice Showering the new bride and groom with rice was a tradition started in Asia that was considered a symbol of fertility. In Australia, this was then replaced with confetti, and now bubbles, rose petals and pot pouri are more popular.

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The tradition of wearing ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’ is still recognised by many brides.

Something old represents the bride’s family ties and her life before marriage, while something new represents the new life she is entering. Something borrowed represents the importance of family and friends, while something blue represents their faithfulness to each other and their union. Brides often choose jewellery to symbolise ‘something old’; their wedding gown for ‘something new’; often a handkerchief for ‘something borrowed’, and ‘something blue’ is often a garter with blue ribbon or sapphire or turquoise jewellery.

The honeymoon The custom of a honeymoon is said to have similar origins. One month of seclusion was considered enough time for the bride’s kin to call off the search for her. Though another theory for the word ‘honeymoon’ originated in ancient Egypt where the bride’s father gave the groom a full pot of honey in honour of the union.

The ceremony always took place on a full moon, hence the word ‘honeymoon’.

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The luck of the chimneysweep The luck of the chimneysweep is a superstition from England and involves an authentic chimneysweep kissing the bride on her wedding day. The kiss is supposed to impart luck, ensuring the marriage is a happy and prosperous one. If you just happen to see a chimneysweep on your wedding day, that is definitely considered good luck!

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ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment is the perfect ingredient to complete your wedding day and there are so many different options available.

The right entertainment will set the mood, highlight the day’s proceedings and create a special harmony to share with all those lucky enough to be celebrating with you.

Whatever form of entertainment you choose, employ experienced personnel who understand your specific needs.

OUR TIPS What Style?

Choose the style of music you would like your disc jockey or musician to play. Popular choices include jazz, country, pop, bush, rock & roll, ballads, old style dance and dinner music. It’s a good idea to incorporate a few different styles to follow the nights proceedings.

Ceremony - sounds of a string quartet, saxophonist or jazz duo is a popular way to say ‘I do’.

Pre-dinner drinks & dinner - being neither loud nor intrusive, instrumental music is the ideal accompaniment.

After dinner - more upbeat dance music will set the mood for a lively celebration.

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ENTERTAINMENT With a repertoire as diverse as your guests, spanning the iconic 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and the pop hits of today, we have broad appeal and we can tailor our set list to suit the atmosphere of your wedding. We also have some jazz and blues up our sleeves.

Pulse Entertainment Canberra is a collective of highly accomplished and experienced Canberra musicians and DJ dedicated to delivering high quality and entertaining performances that will bring a smile to your wedding guests.

We can configure our instrumentation to suit your wedding needs. Pulse Entertainment Canberra welcomes brides, grooms, family and friends to our website and our facebook page.

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Last minute checks

A week before your wedding, it is advisable to contact your entertainer to re-confirm details. Check the reception date, venue, time guests will arrive, time you expect to finish and particular pieces of music you requested have been noted. If you have a separate MC, make sure your entertainer and MC meet each other on the day to discuss timing of toasts etc to ensure the proceedings run smoothly.

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Don’t just book online, set up an appointment so you can meet them first. Make sure their style is what you are after. Ask questions and discuss the reception format and music before booking your entertainment in. Check that they are able to perform any music or special song you would like. If you don’t have an MC (Master of Ceremonies) organised, it’s worth checking if your disc jockey can perform this additional role, as they are often called upon to do this job.

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receptions

RECEPTIONS You’ve said your “I do’s”; now it’s time to celebrate! There are limitless possibilities when it comes to selecting your wedding reception venue. Regardless of whether you choose to have a traditional or modern wedding, pick a reception venue that will suit the formality, theme and ambience of your wedding.

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A Country Wedding Binda A beautiful, authentic facility: garden ceremony area, reception, bridal party accommodation

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The perfect setting to create your vision for your dream wedding.

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a beautifully layered, richly detailed setting for your most romantic day. 50 minutes from Goulburn, 90 minutes from Canberra CBD and just under 3 hours from Sydney CBD. Our outdoor wedding ceremonies’ area is bathed in dappled sun and resplendent at sunset. After the ceremony, adjourn to The Courtyard for finger food and mingling in a very elegant setting. Then to dinner in the magnificent Mughal Marquee, with its white tower and draped sides. Fabulous food, pure romance.

DREAM MENU EntrĂŠe

Haloumi and zucchini skewers served on a bed of Mesculen with a fresh avocado and tomato salsa

And then back to The Courtyard reset to your vision to dance the night away for celebration.

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Chargrilled ocean trout on a bed of roasted winter root vegetables, spinach and an orange and cumin infused hollandaise

A Country Wedding Binda 2926 Junction Point Road Binda NSW 2583 M 0419 234 890 E wentworth@thestablesbinda.com.au www.acountryweddingbinda.com.au

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Coffee & Chocolate panna cotta

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receptions WHERE TO HOLD THE RECEPTION? Whether you’re planning a huge event with all your family and friends, an intimate dining occasion or you’re not sure of the size but want it to be unique, there are many options available to you. Choices range from a reception centre or restaurant to a sporting club or outdoor marquee.

Most hotels, motels or halls are available for a reception or even a private home, boat or garden.

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With so many options available, considering the following aspects will help make your decision a little easier and narrow down the possible venues to a number more manageable.:

your budget number of guests expected season and likely weather the style of your wedding venue’s features to deal with weather suitability of the venue’s menu cost and variety of drinks available food quality service standards you require parking accessibility for interstate or international guests nearby accommodation (or accommodation onsite)

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Canberra Southern Cross Club Enjoy an exquisite ballroom, a stunning lakeside location or a lake cruise 30-700

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Whatever vision you have for your perfect day, the Canberra Southern Cross Club can help you make it happen. We have a passion for quality and service along with a range of stunning venues to make your wedding a beautiful occasion.

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on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin is one of Canberra’s most stunning spots – imagine your wedding in the lakeside marquee with beautiful views across the lake.

Our boat, the MV Southern Cross is another wonderful option for a cocktail reception or a formal wedding as you cruise the lake, with catering for up to 70 guests. The Corinna Ballroom at Woden is elegantly styled with imported Italian chandeliers and is our largest venue catering for wedding receptions of up to 700, while our formal dining room at Tuggeranong and Catchpoles room at Jamison are perfect for more intimate events of up to 90 guests. Choose from an extensive range of wedding packages or work with our events team to tailor a menu to reflect your personal taste and style.

Whatever you decide, our team will help ensure you get the best value with the highest quality. We have over 40 years’ experience staging memorable and enjoyable weddings and promise to work with you every step of the way to create an event that will long be remembered by you and your guests as a special and beautiful occasion.

DREAM MENU Entrée

Queensland Scallops and Orange cured Ocean Trout with pickled ginger, vine tomato, sweet basil and cherry bocconcini

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Slow Cooked Beef Tenderloin with truffle creamed potato, sautéed wild mushroom and asparagus, café de Paris butter

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Unforgettable • Lake cruise with stunning water views • European designed lakeside marquee • Elegant ballroom with Italian chandeliers • Formal dining room with mountain views • Award winning chefs With over forty years experience creating unforgettable occasions, the Canberra Southern Cross Club will help you create the perfect wedding day.

Contact us to arrange a tour of our stunning venues across Canberra.

WODEN • TUGGERANONG • JAMISON • YACHT CLUB 6283 7200 • WEDDINGS@CSCC.COM.AU • CSCC.COM.AU

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The Abbey Restaurant quality food and service in two unique settings

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More than just a venue: we create moments you will cherish forever.

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Gold Creek Village, just 15 minutes from the city.

Featuring the 19th Century Roslyn Organ, soaring chandelier studded ceilings and intricate hand carved oak, The Abbey seamlessly combines luxury and intimacy. A raised stage above the dance floor is ideal for showcasing live music. Outside, a covered courtyard provides the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony and pre-dinner drinks and canapés.

The Abbey’s competent staff pride themselves on attention to detail and unbeatable service.

Our team of dedicated wedding coordinators transform your dream wedding into a reality that people will be talking about long after the festivities conclude.

DREAM MENU Entrée

House smoked Chicken and roasted pumpkin salad with cherry tomato, spanish onion, pine nuts and goats cheese dressed with a pesto vinaigrette (GF)

With quality Australian produce sourced locally or even from our own extensive garden, The Abbey is guaranteed to please your taste-buds as much as your eyes!

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Prosciutto wrapped beef fillet, mashed potato, onion jam, spinach puree and red wine jus (GF)

The Abbey Federation Square O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls ACT 2913 P 02 6230 2905 E info@theabbey.com.au www.theabbey.com.au www.WeddingGuide.com.au

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Triple chocolate brownie, vanilla gelato, and crème anglaise

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Versatile Restaurant A dedicated and experienced team providing restaurant quality food and service

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winning restaurant that transforms into a crisp and contemporary reception setting. Set back on the square, Versatile affords a commanding view of historic Gold Creek. To begin the festivities, the wrap-around balcony is perfect for a glass of bubbly and delicious canapés.

The Restaurant offers our clients the opportunity to taste different dishes so we can create a unique menu that best reflects your tastes, and our commitment to producing extraordinary weddings. Using quality Australian produce and locally sourced wines, Versatile’s offerings are second to none.

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We pride ourselves on our personal, hands-on and vibrant approach, and our commitment to service is shared by each member of staff – from our experienced function coordinators through to the wait staff at the event itself.

Entrée

Five spiced Calamari with rocket salad with a lime and coriander aioli (GF)

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Roasted garlic and rosemary lamb rump with potato gratin, mint gel and asparagus jus (GF)

Versatile Restaurant Federation Square O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls ACT 2913 P 02 6230 9333 E info@versatilerestaurant.com.au www.versatilerestaurant.com.au

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Crème brulee, cherry compote and pistachio biscotti

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More than just a venue: we create moments you will cherish forever.

Versatile is an award winning restaurant that transforms into a crisp and contemporary reception The Abbey and Versatile Restaurant’s dedicated staff pride themselves on attention to detail and setting, set back on the square Versatile affords a commanding view of historic gold creek, from the unbeatable service. Our team of experienced wedding coordinators transform your dream wedding into a wrap-around balcony which is perfect for a glass of bubbly and a delicious canapé or two. Brought to reality that people will be talking about long after the festivities conclude. you by the team behind the Canberra dinning institutions, Ellacure, Soju Girl and The Abbey, Versatile restaurants competent staff, pride themselves onaattention detail and unbeatable Versatile is an award winning restaurant that transforms into crisp andto contemporary reception setting, with a romantic fireplace and wrap aroundcoordinators balcony. service.

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Pavilion on Northbourne Celebrate life’s events with style at the Pavilion on Northbourne

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From an intimate and elegant celebration for two, to a gathering with family and friends, Pavilion on Northbourne provides the perfect backdrop for your momentous occasion.

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elebrate this life’s event in style with our Tropical Garden Atrium providing a unique backdrop for a memorable ceremony.Work with our Executive Chef to tailor a menu perfect for you. Be it a stand up cocktail event, a five course degustation meal with matching wines or a banquet dinner for your nearest and dearest, your chosen menu will feature the finest regional and seasonal produce expertly prepared by our chefs. Complete your day and unwind in a luxurious spa suite at any one of our properties, complete with Champagne, chocolates and room service breakfast. Capital Hotel Group is delighted to provide you, your friends and family with a special 20% discount off our best available rate at any of our properties. You can book via our website www.capitalhotelgroup.com. au using the special discount code: WEDDING.

DREAM MENU

Entrée

Smoked Salmon miniature crumpet, roquette, pesto champagne dressing

Main

Slow cooked pork belly w/ garlic, chili, ginger broth and rice noodles

Dessert

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From an intimate and elegant celebration for just the two of you, to a gathering with family and friends, Pavilion on Northbourne provides the perfect backdrop for your momentous occasion.

For more information on how we can tailor your special day to suit your needs, please call 6247 6888.

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Hotel Realm The perfect setting to create everlasting memories of love

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Celebrate your special day in style with the multi-awarded Doma Hotels, located within the Realm Precinct in the heart of Canberra.

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ay ‘I do’ in the charming and historic gardens of the Brassey Hotel, surrounded by your family and friends. Once your ceremony concludes, guests can enjoy the life size chess board and garden games while you relax and experience VIP treatment in our signature Hotel Realm Suite.

Our dedicated team will serve you and your bridal party pre-dinner canapes and beverages, while your guests will be taken up to the Hotel Realm National Ballroom eagerly awaiting your first entrance as newlyweds. The recently refurbished and highly sought-after National Ballroom is designed to create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding, with varying capacities to accommodate intimate cocktail receptions or seated dinners of up to 460 guests.

DREAM MENU Canape

Sydney Rock Oyster with Vietnamese dressing

Entrée

Seared scallop wrapped in pancetta, sweet corn fritters, pickled ginger and sweet & sour dressing

Main

Seared duck breast, honey roasted pumpkin, potato croquette, pickled raisins and bigarade jus

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Rhubarb pavlova, passionfruit curd and strawberries

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Hellenic Club Professional staff ensure guests receive high quality food and beverage service throughout the reception 40-600

5-1000

Hellenic Club is Canberra’s most innovative caterer and provides a food offering to complement your special day. This, combined with Canberra’s most stunning wedding venues, promises to make your special day an unforgettable experience.

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dining, food and venue options available from Hellenic Club that will have you spoilt for choice as you plan your wedding and prepare for the special day.

Offering Canberra’s most stunning wedding venues, Hellenic Club promises to make your wedding reception an unforgettable experience for you and all your guests. Hellenic Club rivals the food, presentation and service in Canberra’s four and five-star hotels, bringing a new level of dining style to wedding receptions of all sizes.

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Offering a wide variety of packages with spectacular food and world class wines, Hellenic Club is also happy to discuss a personalised package tailored to suit your needs.

Entrée

Tea smoked lamb cutlets with citrus beetroot jam, Persian fetta and thyme oil (GF)

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Whether you are planning an intimate wedding for 40 guests or a grand reception for 600 guests, Hellenic Club can accommodate your individual requirements.

Grilled salmon fillet accompanied by roast chat potatoes grilled eggplant, a soft herb butter, shaved fennel and orange salad (GF)

Dessert

Chocolate profiteroles filled with vanilla custard, served with toffee praline

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WEDDiNG rECEpTioNS Whether you prefer a grand ballroom style reception or an intimate inner-city location, the Hellenic Club has the venue to make your wedding day a complete success. Offering a wide range of catering and beverage packages set across multiple room choices we are sure you will find what you are looking for with us.

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If your wedding party is on the larger side, our function rooms can also be seamlessly combined to perfectly cater to up to 600 people.

13 moore st, city At our City venue we have two lovely rooms to choose from for your wedding reception. Catering for up to 110 people, the Hellenic Club in the City offers a range of room configurations and packages perfectly suited to a smaller, more intimate wedding.

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The Duxton 2018 AHA Winner Best Functions & Events Venue

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The Duxton is home to two premium wedding venues called The Oak Room and The Loft.

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he Oak Room itself features an open plan with a private entrance, fully serviced bar, open ceilings with timber rafters and hanging plants, dimmable globe lights, fairy lights, and large windows that let in plenty of light and offer gorgeous sunset views.

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The Loft is the perfect venue for the more informal function such as a canape style reception or even an engagement party. It features a large room which can be divided into two smaller spaces for intimate gatherings.

Featuring a fully serviced bar, open ceiling, wooden rafters, and hanging plants, this space is informal with a mix of high top bar tables and lounges.

Beginnings

Australian cheeses with condiments (gfa)

Entrée

grilled lemon chicken, quinoa, broccolini, avocado, smoked almond with honey grain mustard dressing (gf)

Main

rotisserie organic porchetta with apple puree (gf)

The Duxton Corner of Sargood & McPherson Streets O’Connor ACT 2602 P 02 6162 0799 E functions@theduxton.com.au www.theduxton.com.au www.WeddingGuide.com.au

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Kianinny Unique natural setting with endless photo opportunities

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Enjoy a whole weekend of celebrations with your loved ones on the stunning Sapphire Coast.

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ianinny is located in Tathra on the picturesque Sapphire Coast of New South Wales.

Kianinny is set on 100 acres of natural terrain and with a freshwater lake as its centrepiece we offer a range of onsite ceremony locations, a choice of two reception venues, full catering and accommodation packages for everyone.

Our unique natural environment and the ability to sleep up to 150 guests allows family and friends the opportunity of spending extended time together celebrating the Bride and Groom. Photo opportunities are endless with meandering walkways, rustic bridges, and Tathra beaches and headlands just minutes away.

DREAM MENU

EntrĂŠe

Local Eden Muscles steamed open in an aromatic coconut milk broth served over steamed rice (V, GF and DF)

With our team of friendly staff at your service, you can relax knowing that every aspect of your special day will be taken care of.

Main

Slow Cooked Pork Belly w sticky aromatic sauce (DF)

Dessert

Kianinny 247 Tathra Road, Tathra NSW 2550 P 02 6494 1990 E info@kianinny.com.au www.kianinny.com.au www.WeddingGuide.com.au

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Willowmere Estate An exquisite setting in spectacular surrounds, a perfect place to say ‘I do’

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Only 25 minutes from Canberra Willowmere Estate has set a new benchmark no matter what style of special wedding you seek.

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he memories of your special day will be forged by the magical backdrop of the meandering Murrumbidgee River and majestic Brindabella Hills beyond. Take your vows within the beautiful rose arbour and our skilled staff will ensure you and your guests feel pampered, relaxed and special. From a formal sit down reception under magnificent chandeliers below soaring silken ceilings to a more relaxed occasion, every detail will reflect your personal desires including resort standard accommodation for the wedding party and family. Complete flexibility will ensure there is no compromise on this special day.

DREAM MENU Entrée

Confit duck leg topped with buttered savoy cabbage and dijon mustard sauce

Main

Seared blue eye cod with spiced roasted potatoes served with green beans

Willowmere Estate Function Centre and Accommodation 154 Woodgrove Close Wallaroo NSW 2618 P 02 6230 2888 E info@willowmereestate.com www.willowmereestate.com www.WeddingGuide.com.au

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‘Beautiful, Amazing and Unique’ That is how you will see the Bride on your Wedding Day and Willowmere Estate will enhance this image in your mind.

You will feel very special and confident that this will be that wonderful day you both dreamt of and will never forget.

Please call or email us to arrange a private viewing of Willowmere Estate where the team will assist in planning the best day of your life to happen.

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The Old Coach Stables

The old coach stables were built in 1857, and used by the Cobb and Co mail service. The stables have been recently restored into a beautiful restaurant.

The Old Coach Stables Restaurant provides a very unique venue in a rural setting for special functions, business conferences, and weddings. We are open only by appointment. Our venue is a wonderful combination of history, food, and wine, on a working sheep and cattle property.

We are located 50 minutes from Canberra and 30 minutes from Yass, Goulburn and Crookwell.

We invite you to call and make an appointment – we would love to show you around the stables, discuss your event, and answer your queries.

Melinda Medway ď Ą 0499 451 034 melinda.medway@bigpond.com 2006 Cullerin Road Cullerin NSW 2581 Find us on Facebook: The Old Coach Stables Restaurant

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Add a unique and memorable touch to your wedding with a custom creations from Dalliance. We pride ourselves in creating cakes that look and taste great for our clients across Canberra and surrounding regions.From elegant and timeless to bold and on trend designs, we work with clients to create the perfect cake for their wedding.

Dalliance

I am a full-time celebrant, not working for anyone else, which enables me to dedicate quality time to you and your ceremony.

You can be assured that when we speak your information and conversations will be handled with privacy, integrity and honesty.

I will prepare and conduct your ceremony the way you want it to be, this is your day and I am your assistant able to ensure that your day is memorable and happy.

Ceremonies by Sharyn

I specialise in marriages, vow renewals, commitment and infant naming ceremonies. My services offer a range of styles for small or large, traditional or informal ceremonies. I also officiate as an authorised marriage celebrant to legalise religious ceremonies. I respect diversity and believe in equality for all. I will be delighted to create and conduct a tailor-made unique ceremony for you.

Janice Mulleneux Two Wed Ceremonies Authorised Marriage Celebrant

Gina Callan, Civil Marriage Celebrant at Licensed to Wed, facilitates joyful ceremonies with excellence, guiding couples and families with professionalism, energy, warmth and passion. Choose from a simpler ceremony or ask Gina to craft your own unique story of love, laughter, family and friendship to set the tone for a perfect wedding day.

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Ceremonies With Heart, was created to assist its Clients by crafting ceremonies straight from the HEART. All ceremonies are personalised and distinctive – so relax you are in the hands of an experieced Premier Celebrant – based in Canberra. Your Celebrant is the KEY to your marriage. Let me be that KEY. Call me to make an appointment. I have many wonderful ideas and resources to help make your ceremony special.

Rosemary Hackman Ceremonies With Heart

There are a couple of important tips in selecting your marriage Celebrant. The first is to book early! It is recommended that you book your celebrant at least 6 months prior to your wedding date. Secondly, find a celebrant who will deliver the style of wedding ceremony you would like. Finally, you can do almost anything in your ceremony, so talk with your Celebrant about the many options available, or make some up!

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‘Live Laugh Love’ I have been a Celebrant for 13 years now and ‘I love my job’. I always feel privileged to be involved and helping people make their wedding day special. I am friendly, experienced and easy to talk to and will take the time to listen to your needs. I love meeting and talking to couples and creating a Ceremony that reflects the two of them. Together we can make your day fun and enjoyable. My commitment is to make your Wedding Day one, which you will always Remember.

Suzette Hazlett Celebrant

It has been a dream of mine for many years to become a celebrant and finally I decided to pursue that dream. I see life as being a book with many twists and turns along the way and we should always Value the Love we find in our lifetime and celebrate the important milestones. The services I provide mark some of the important chapters in your life. I would love to be a part of these.

Values All Love

At Annabel’s, we believe our role is to help you make that grand entrance into the next stage of your life. When you walk down the aisle, there is one word you should hear over and over again: Breathtaking.

Annabel’s Bridal Studio

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Funnell Entertainment represents the best in Canberra’s music and corporate entertainment scene. With access to Canberra’s most comprehensive pool of excellent bands, solo and duo artists, speakers, MCs, comedians and specialty entertainers, Andrew at Funnell Entertainment will help you make the right connections to ensure your event is an absolute success.

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Suite 2/28 Eyre Street, Kingston ACT 2604 P 02 6295 3984 E misty@annabelsbridal.com.au W www.annabelsbridal.com.au

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We have assembled the best bridal stylists in Canberra to help you select the gown and accessories that will ensure you shine with unsurpassed radiance on your big day and you will know that you truly are Breathtaking.

P 0419 105 000 E suzette@merimbulacelebrant.com.au W www.merimbulacelebrant.com.au

7 PIECE Polished classy and authentic pop, rock, soul and disco with 3 amazing singers and a big electric sound.

4 PIECE Sophisticated act with 4 vocalists, live guitar and professional backings, playing all the biggest hits.

that can’t wait to help make your day special.

MUSHROOM CLOUD

Pulse Entertainment Canberra Macgregor ACT 2615 M 0416 034 854 P 02 6254 6694 E pulseentertainment11@gmail.com W www.pulseentertainment.net

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A dynamic, flexible and professional act for your special day - Something Like This play classics from all eras & modern hits to keep THIRD PARTY your crowd entertained. From romantic DUO Energetic covers ranging from easy listening duos for your ceremony, to a full 6 piece to high energy 'dance the night away' classics. band for your reception. With years of invaluable experience we know how to craft PARTYMYXthe perfect evening.

DUO Fun-filled act playing hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s & noughties to get you in the party mood.

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Flowers With Love is an award-winning floral designer, providing personal, professional service to Canberra and the region’s brides since 1993. Client satisfaction and attention to every detail are their main priorities. They can design your floral arrangements, or create stunning designs using your own ideas for your ceremony, reception and all your bridal party. By appointment.

Flowers With Love

Manuka Flowers have been providing stunning wedding flowers for over 20 years to Brides in Canberra and the surrounding region. Sue and her qualified design team pride themselves on their attention to detail and personal customer service. We spend time with all our brides throughout the process, from the first initial chat and quotation through to the day of the wedding.

Manuka Flowers

We are located in Dickson, Canberra. We strive to ensure that all of our customers who come into our salon are satisfied with our professional service and quality. We use high quality products 100% made in the USA such as OPI nails polish colour and varied range of Shellac colours. We choose to use these high quality non-toxic chemical products to keep the air in the salon fresh at all times, keeping our valued customers happy.

Holy Nails & Spa Salon

Enjoy the confidence of a gorgeous bright smile on your wedding day with professional teeth whitening all in the comfort of your own home with Sparkling White Smile! Gather your girlfriends over champagne and canapés and book in Sparkling White Smile to achieve a smile that is 4 to 14 shades lighter in just one visit.

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Gather your girlfriends over champagne and canapes and book in Sparkling White Smile to achieve a smile that is 4 to 14 shades lighter in just one visit.

www.sparklingwhitesmile.com.au

Multi Award Winning, Melissa Flanagan loves capturing her clients celebrations, and is an Australian Institute of Professional Photographer accredited member, over 20 years experience. No fuss, calm, relaxed and candid style of imagery, ensuring my clients enjoy their day and adore their images and proudly hang on their walls for generations to come.

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njoy the confidence of a gorgeous bright smile on your wedding day with professional teeth whitening all in the comfort of your own home with Sparkling White Smile!

Delivering brilliant white teeth starting from $300, Sparkling White Smile is a mobile teeth whitening service that brings Australia’s leading whitening solutions direct to you.

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A Shot Above the Rest Photography South Canberra ACT M 0421 249 676 E info@asatr.com.au W www.asatr.com.au

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Your Local Wedding Guide Expos, held in Canberra, Brisbane and Gold Coast feature a large and diverse group of quality wedding professionals showcasing their talents, along with fashion parades, prizes and all the inspiration you’ll need! Whether you’re newly engaged or about to say ‘I do’, our expos have all you need to plan your wedding.

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“Dear Wentworth and Annette Thank you so much for your efforts in delivering an amazing experience on our wedding day. Our guests absolutely raved about The Stables. You managed to turn our vague brief into an amazing vision!

Your team were fantastic.

Love Josh and Amy”

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With over forty years’ experience creating unforgettable occasions; the Canberra Southern Cross Club will help you create the perfect day.

Canberra Southern Cross Club

Hellenic Club is Canberra’s most innovative caterer and provides a food offering to complement your special day. This, combined with Canberra’s most stunning Wedding venue, promises to make your special day an unforgettable experience.

FUN WINERY ROMANCE

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among the vines and wines in an intimate setting for up to 70 guests

style to your theme in an opulent and impressive setting for up to 600 guests

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enjoy an intimate setting in the heart of the Canberra for up to 100 guests

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2926 Junction Point Road, Binda NSW 2583 P 02 9571 6300 M 0419 234 890 E wentworth@thestablesbinda.com.au W www.acountryweddingbinda.com.au

92-96 Corinna Street, Phillip ACT 2606 P 02 6283 7200 E weddings@cscc.com.au W www.cscc.com.au

Hellenic Club Matilda Street, Woden ACT 2606 P 02 6162 6624 E functions@hellenicclub.com.au W www.hellenicclub.com.au

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Striking a perfect balance between fashion and wedding photography and with experience in both fields, Red Photography create stunning editorial style images.

With over 18 years experience producing professional wedding photographs it is our passion to capture the beauty and excitement of your special day. We aim to bring a sense of fun and enthusiasm and create a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests to enjoy.

Canberra ACT / South Coast of NSW M 0417 066 689 P 02 4473 6134 E bindy@indigoimages.com.au W www.indigoimages.com.au

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With over 20 years experience and Licentiate member of the AIPP, Bindy’s style of wedding photography is a combination of natural, spontaneous photojournalism with beautifully posed photographs, creating precious memories that will be treasured forever. Capturing the fun, elegance, romance and emotions of your special day, with a calm, patient and unobtrusive manner, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact us to arrange a tour of our stunning venues across Canberra.

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Bad Cat Photography is based in Canberra and travel between Sydney and the Snowy Mountains (or further!) is easily arranged.

Bad Cat Photography

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We love to make beautiful, classic photographs full of genuine feeling. We love finding ways to tell stories with pictures and show you at your best.

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Kianinny

Our stunning coastal setting, first class facilities and award-winning catering services combine to make Narooma Golf Club the perfect venue for the perfect south coast wedding. Our ceremony and reception venues take full advantage of panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. We have three function rooms to choose from, so no matter the size of your wedding we have the ideal option to suit your needs.

Narooma Golf Club

Celebrate life’s events with style!

Pavilion on Northbourne

From an intimate and elegant celebration for just the two of you, to a gathering with family and friends, Pavilion on Northbourne provides the perfect backdrop for your momentous occasion.

242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602 P 02 6247 6888 E functions@capitalhotelgroup.com.au W www.pavilioncanberra.com.au

246 Tathra Road, Tathra NSW 2550 P 02 6494 1990 M 0487 641990 E info@kianinny.com.au W www.kianinny.com.au

1 Ballingalla Street, Narooma NSW 2546 P 02 4476 0505 F 02 4476 2016 E functions@naroomagolf.com.au W www.naroomagolf.com.au

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Kianinny makes ‘wedding destinations’ a reality! All within a unique, natural environment, at the heart of which lies our lake, surrounded by native bush and fauna, walkways and rustic bridges.

Kianinny offers a range of on-site ceremony locations, a choice of two reception venues, full catering and beverage packages, and accommodation packages for all your guests.

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Australia’s Best Meetings and Events Hotel awarded by the Australian Hotels Association 2014, 2013, and 2012, Hotel Realm offers luxury unlike any other venue in the Nation’s Capital. Hotel Realm; the perfect setting to create everlasting memories of love.

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Michelle Armour Photographer

Celebrate your wedding at the classically restored Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, a property that originally opened in 1926 at the height of the Roaring 20s. We have the facilities to stylishly host your ceremony, an intimate celebration for 12, sit down reception for 150, or a cocktail party for up to 350 guests.

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With a range of stunning boutique spaces and exquisite menus to match, we specialise in designer weddings that are anything but conventional. Whether your dream wedding is a grand and opulent affair or an intimate dining experience, our bespoke touches, personalised service and signature QT quirk will ensure your big day is something you’ll cherish for the rest of your lives.

From an intimate and elegant celebration for just the two of you, to a gathering with family and friends, Pavilion on Northbourne provides the perfect backdrop for your momentous occasion.

For more information on how we can tailor your special day to suit your needs, please call 6247 6888.

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242 Northbourne Avenue Dickson, ACT 2602 pavilioncanberra.com.au

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Rustic, raw and full of character, the upstairs function spaces are often more than a pleasant surprise. With beautiful and traditional features, coupled with high ceilings and exposed rafters, Duxton’s multiple event spaces offer a warm and romantic atmosphere designed to reflect your individual style and personality.

The Duxton

The old coach stables were built in 1857, and used by the Cobb and Co mail service. The stables have been recently restored into a beautiful restaurant which provides a very unique venue in a rural setting for special functions, business conferences, and weddings. We are located 50 minutes from Canberra and 30 minutes from Yass, Goulburn and Crookwell.

We invite you to call and make an appointment – we would love to show you around the stables, discuss your event, and answer your queries.

The Old Coach Stables

Only 25 minutes from Canberra, Willowmere Estate has set a new benchmark no matter what style of special wedding you seek.

Willowmere Estate Function Centre and Accommodation

The Old Coach Stables

An exquisite setting in spectacular surrounds.

A perfect place to say ‘I do’.

Please call or email us to arrange a private viewing of Willowmere Estate where the team will assist in planning the best day of your life to happen.

From Humble beginnings in 1939, McGlades Jewellers has grown to become not only Canberra’s longest established Jewellers, but also an institution for lovers of unique design, quality fine jewellery, giftware and collectables alike. A local family owned and operated business with The old coach stables were built in 1857, and used by the Cobb and Co mail a variety of specialists team members, we service. The stables have been recently restored into a beautiful restaurant. look forward to welcoming you to provide you with the ultimate jewellery experience.

The Old Coach Stables Restaurant provides a very unique venue in a rural

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O’Hanlon Crescent, Nicholls ACT 2913 P 02 6230 2905 E info@versatilerestaurant.com.au E info@theabbey.com.au W www.theabbey.com.au

154 Woodgrove Close, Wallaroo NSW 2618 P 02 6230 2888 E info@willowmereestate.com W www.willowmereestate.com

McGlades Jewellers 182-200 City Walk, Canberra City ACT 2601 P 02 6248 5651 E mcglades@mcglades.com.au W www.mcglades.com.au

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The Abbey Function Centre and Versatile Restaurant pride themselves on attention to detail and with our team of competent staff, we offer unbeatable service.

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Versatile is an award winning restaurant that transforms into a crisp and contemporary reception setting. The Abbey features the 19th Century Roslyn Organ, soaring chandelier studded ceilings and intricate hand carved oak

setting for special functions, business conferences, and weddings. We are open only by appointment. Our venue is a wonderful combination of history, food, and wine, on a working sheep and cattle property.

Road Cullerin create end to2006 endCullerin solutions, this meansNSW you2581 Find us on Facebook: We invite you to call and make an appointment – we would love to show deal with us and us throughout the Theonly Old Coach Stables Restaurant you around the stables, discuss your event, and answer your queries.

entire process. We employ the designers, craftsmen and even source the most photography: erin dando photography | keepsakephoto by the keeffes | windwood photography beautiful gemstones and exceptional jewels from all around the world. Cutting out any middle man means we can ensure a quality and perfect product at the best price.

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to create luxurycustom Medway 0499 451 034 We are located 50 minutes from Canberra and 30 minutes from Yass, Our mission isMelinda jewellery that is melinda.medway@bigpond.com affordable for you. We Goulburn and Crookwell.

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Chair Flair can plan, design and style your event. Styling includes, roof canopies, backdrops, table centrepieces and items for outdoor ceremonies.

Elegant Effect is one of the leading wedding decorators in Canberra.

We guarantee the best price and service.

Our decoration and design team are dedicated to creating the perfect style for your wedding. For a personalised and high quality service for every aspect of your special day call us now.

If you’re looking for a way to make your wedding spectacular, Mr. Boom Boom has what you need: customised wedding fireworks displays that will ensure your day goes off with a bang. Not only are fantastic outdoor wedding fireworks a must-have addition to your once-in-a-lifetime event, we also offer beautiful indoor pyrotechnic options to give your wedding an extra flair.

Sparkling wedding fireworks can announce the cutting of the cake, signal the entrance of the bridal party, and send the happy couple off on a Hollywood-worthy exit.

Chair Flair Waramanga ACT 2611 P 02 6288 1508 M 0428 584 202 E inquiries@chairflair.com.au W www.chairflair.com.au

Elegant Effect Unit 2, 47 / 49 Vicars Street, Mitchell ACT 2911 M 0421 449 922 E eleganteffect@optusnet.com.au W www.eleganteffect.com.au

Mr Boom Boom Fireworks M 0413 693 467 E sales@mrboomboomfireworks.com.au W www.mrboomboomfireworks.com.au

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Elegantly draped, lycra and fitted chair covers with a wide variety of sash colours.

We pride ourselves on our personalized service ensuring that you receive only the very best in hired covers that add the final touch to events especially a wedding.

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We offer an extensive total package with an enormous range of stock to choose from at the ‘old wedding shed’ so call now and make an appointment with Maria.

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Maria and the team are into creating the ‘wow factor’. It may be a large venue, a shed or a country kitchen, all can be styled to any Brides desire.

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