Hints & Tips on your Wedding Dress...

Here are some hints and tips for all brides who are at the stage of Wedding Dress shopping!

Make sure your dress is a tight fit―especially if it's silk, a material that will stretch as you wear it. No bride wants to tug at her bodice all night long.

Give an all-white wedding dress a splash of color by tying a bright sash around your waist

Monogram your name, your fiancé's name, and your wedding date on a blue satin ribbon that you'll sew to the inside of your wedding dress.

If you want the most decorative bang for the buck, choose a gown embellished with glass beads instead of break-the-bank crystals.

For some Old Hollywood glamour, opt for a wedding dress with a dropped waist—it's a current favorite among body-conscious brides.

Got girls with different figures? The most flattering dress style for any body type is the strapless A-line.

If you’re tall, curvy, or long-waisted, an hourglass-shaped gown (also called a mermaid or fit-and-flair silhouette) is a showstopping pick.

If you are having trouble deciding among wedding dresses, here is some good advise: “Consider which dress suits your personality and style. How do you feel when you wear the dress? Is it YOUR dream dress?.”

For some great suppliers in bridal couture visit www.weddinglinks.com.au and speak with the professional.

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