Wedding Links Expo

Here is a glimps of our January fashion parade at the Gold Coast Arts Centre. http://vimeo.com/3829966

Our next Wedding expo will be held on Sunday 14th June 2009 again at the GCAC.

$10.00 pp at the door or register online for $7.50 entry pp.

Expo door opens 9.30am till 4.00pm
3 Fashion Parades
over 60 exhibitors

A great day for all who attends with prizes, give aways.

for more details visit www.weddinglinks.com.au

Wedding Cakes - To have or not to have?

Dummy Cakes.
Reduce the price of your cake by ordering a “Dummy” cake. A fully decorated cardboard cake, with one real cake tier to slice during your cake-cutting ceremony. The slices served to guests can come from a lesser decorated cake which is cut in the kitchen.

Decorating your cake
Rhinestones, crystals, even glamours earrings will add a twist to any wedding cake.

Round or Square
Order a square wedding cake to save money. It will give you more slices than a round one

Something Different
Don't like the idea of the traditional wedding cake? what about a croquembouche served with custard and cream? Display of doughnuts or cupcakes.

Fresh or Sugar flowers
Sugar flowers are expensive as they are all hand made but a lovely memento to keep. On a budget then decorate your cake with fresh flowers. Ask your florist to create a small posy of flowers which match your bouquet to sit on top of your wedding cake.

Size of your cake
If you have dessert on your menu not everyone will eat the wedding cake. So when you order your cake only order for half the amount of guests attending. If you need some assistance with your wedding cake selection, visit www.weddinglinks.com.au for suppliers

Cheese and dessert buffet?
If you don't want a wedding cake, but would like to offer your guests something different, then replacing your wedding cake with cheese and dessert buffet. A mix of different individual desserts, chocolates, biscuits complimented with a wide range of international cheeses and spreads. A great way to finish off the night.

Twin Towns Bridal Expo

On April 19, Weddinglinks hosted the annual Twin Towns bridal exhibition.

It was a huge success with brides and friends streaming through the doors all day.

There was a lot to see, from photographers, venues, beauty, stationery to beautiful wedding gowns and loads more.

All brides received a showbag with goodies to help them with planning that special day.

The next Weddinglinks bridal exhibition is at the Gold Coast Art Centre on June 14.

For more information, go to http://www.weddinglinks.com.au/default.asp

Bridal Makeup

Find a makeup artist at least three months before the big day. Your initial consultation and make-up trial will probably take longer than on the day. The make-up artist will make an assessment of your skin tone and select the most flattering colours for you (make sure you speak up if you're not happy with the choices!).
If you don't feel comfortable with the first make-up artist you trial, shop around until you find the right person for you. A good make-up artist should be someone you can trust to create the look you want.
On your wedding morning, be the first in the make-up chair – not the last, after the bridal party had their make-up applied. You don't want to be rush.
If you plan to apply your own bridal make-up, invest in some good quality brushes for a professional finish and practice, practice, practice!
Visit some make-up counters with your girlfriend's months before the wedding, and have a bridal make-up test done. Take some products home and spend the evening trying them on, take some photos and offer each other your honest opinions.
Styles come and go. Avoid make-up trends on your wedding day and aim for a timeless, classic face.
It's crucial that your foundation perfectly matches your skin tone. Australian girls often have white faces and brown bodies! Match your foundation to your décolletage rather than your face.
Waterproof mascara is a must, and false eyelashes, properly applied, look sensational.
Take some spare lipstick with you on the wedding day. And don't forget to freshen up a little before the reception.

Tip: Tuck a tissue down the bustline of your dress or up your sleeve... just in case!

Bridal Expos

Bridal exhibitions are the most convenient way to gather ideas for your wedding.
Everything you need is under one roof and quite often there is a bridal fashion show, showcasing beautiful wedding gowns. I find these fashion shows very popular with brides to be.
I do recommend to attend with a friend, husband to be or someone who is helping to organise the wedding.
The best thing to do at a bridal expo is to gather as much information as you can by way of brochures, business cards and also talking to the exhibitor.

There is a bridal expo coming up in April. It is the weddinglinks bridal expo at Twin Towns. These expos are always popular.
Click on this link for more information and to also register online for half price entry

Choosing A Marriage Celebrant

When i was getting married, i found it really difficult in what to look for when searching for a celebrant. So i thought i would share with you my own few tips that helped me.

This is only a brief description.

What to look for:

Appearance
Are they presented well, look professional.

Passion
Do they show a genuine interest in making your day special.

Background
What sort of training and qualifications.

Competance
Are they well organised.

Cost
How much and what is included.

I recommend to pick a few celebrants and interview them.
Consider whether you feel comfortable with the celebrant and can you both communicate easily with him/her.

The Wedding Links online wedding directory is really useful.

Visit this directory on celebrants http://www.weddinglinks.com.au/search.asp?action=search

Wedding Etiquette For Brides

I came across this article on Wedding Etiquette for Brides.
Emily Post is the well known Miss Manners on Wedding Etiquette.

Here are a few tips which would help all brides out there to follow as per Wedding Etiquette.

# 1. The wedding gown:-
According to Miss Manners, the modern day Wedding Etiquette is not all that stern. Brides of today do not have to stick to the traditional ultra white, crème and beige wedding gowns. They can rather experiment with their favorite pastels or even with any color which would go along with the theme especially in case of a Destination wedding. An aquamarine or turquoise colored gown to match the fresh sea water is a great option in case of a beach wedding.

It is more important that you select a dress which would compliment your skin tone and the one which would, at the same time, accentuate your curves in the best way possible.


#2. The shoes:-
Ankle strap and open toed wedding shoes are allowed by Wedding Etiquette say, Miss Manners and white is no more the indispensable color for the wedding shoe. Crème, beige, ivory or even a red colored shoe can be worn to go with a wedding gown in ultra white.

In this regard, comfort and style score high. Miss Manners say, less ornamented shoes are most preferred, though rhinestones do not confront Wedding Etiquette in any way.


#3. Announcement of the engagement:-
For the first time brides, the most economic and simple way to announce the engagement to close friends and family is during a dinner. However, in case you are ready to burn a hole in your pocket, an engagement party can be hosted specially for this purpose or an announcement can be made for the same in newspapers, say Miss Manners.

Miss Manners suggest second time brides to speak to their kids before making an announcement in public. Secondly, it is necessary to discuss about the plans to their parents prior to their ex-spouse. Wedding Etiquette is, however, not breached if the bride, who may not have an offspring from her ex-spouse, has neglected to tell him about the engagement. Unless the bride has joint custody of children with her ex-spouse, she is completely free from any kind of obligation towards him.


#4. Who are to be invited?
In the opinion of Miss Manners, it is totally in the hands of the hosts of the wedding to actually decide who are to be invited and who can be avoided or neglected. However, the parents can have a say, in case they host the wedding jointly. In general, it is the bridegroom and the bride who decide who are to be invited, as it is the day of their lives.

The bride’s father cannot invite the ex-guy or ex-spouse of the bride, who may be his best employee, if the bride and/or groom are not fine with it, though he might be the one who has hosted the wedding.

#5. Cash gifts and wedding registry:-
Cash gifts are a complete no-no as stated by Miss Manners. It is one of the greatest errors of Wedding Etiquette. Miss Manners also say that asking for a cash gift would make the groom and the bride look materialistic. Miss Manners is not in favor of persistence of cash gifts even if it is for the purpose of charity.

Wedding registry cards are fine with Miss Manners though they should not be enclosed with the invitation. Online registry is an enhanced option to inform guests who would like to gift according to the couple’s wish lists.

By following this, Wedding Etiquette is conserved and it would also present a pretty picture of the bride and groom, rather than presenting them as pushy people.

For more wedding ideas, take a look at http://www.weddinglinks.com.au/