http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/ newcastlebride.com.au Blog en Sat, 19 May 2012 06:01:48 +1000 http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/the-perfect-accessories-for-a-vintage-wedding http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/the-perfect-accessories-for-a-vintage-wedding We just ADORE vintage weddings! Teacups infused with antique detail, pearls, classic frocks... we have a love affair with memorabilia of all kinds! Repurposing so many things to create your look is just ingenious. Your local markets, garage sales and op shops are great places to find all sorts of hidden treasures. Plus, a vintage wedding theme allows you to take the beauty and elegance from the past whilst cashing in on savings by picking up second hand items! Image By Thierry Boudan Photography But when it comes to styling this increasingly popular wedding theme, so much... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---april-2012 http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---april-2012 Newcastle Bride’s wedding dress of the month for April 2012 is Tiana - David Tuttera for Mon Cheri. If elegance, drama and timelessness are what you seek in a gown, then David Tutera Tiana is the perfect gown for your unforgettable day! David Tutera wedding gowns will set you apart from all other brides! This gown is a strapless tulle and lace ball gown with a scalloped neckline, an embellished hand-beaded lace bodice with three-dimensional detailing and Swarovski crystals.            Other highlights of this gown include a... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/newcastle-wedding-inspiration--a-spotlight-on-newcastle-weddings http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/newcastle-wedding-inspiration--a-spotlight-on-newcastle-weddings Newcastle boasts some of Australia’s finest landscapes and a sophisticated culture that makes it an intriguing city. Whether you live in Newcastle or you’re just looking for the perfect place to hold your wedding, you will be inspired by our wrap up of Newcastle weddings. Image by Vivid Imaging Newcastle Wedding Venues & Wedding Services Newcastle offers you a huge range of choice when it comes to wedding reception venues and wedding services covering fashion, beauty, photographers and more. You will find everything from 5 star reception venues to... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/planning-a-wedding-menu-that-ticks-all-the-boxes http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/planning-a-wedding-menu-that-ticks-all-the-boxes The wedding day will be a bit of a blur for you but for everyone else, your choice of wedding menu will play an important role in how they remember your wedding. Your wedding food might even be one of the most talked about parts of the day. Seriously! Don’t let your wedding menu be an after thought. When it comes to planning your wedding menu, your budget and what your wedding reception venue can offer will probably lead you one way or the other. If you’re organising the wedding catering yourself, you will have a lot more scope to choose. Image by Red Door... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---march-2012 http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---march-2012 Newcastle Bride’s wedding dress of the month for March 2012 is Oropesa – a dreamy gown from the 2012 Atelier Diagonal Collection. Oropesa is a high-waist soft tulle gown, featuring delicately beaded lace appliques and flower detailing. Featuring a disguised zip back and covered buttons, this beautiful wedding dress is well complimented by a cathedral length Mantilla veil (as pictured).                 For brides preferring a gown that is not strapless, Oropesa’s optional lace cap sleeve finishes the gown elegantly. ... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/your-guide-to-writing-truly-memorable-wedding-vows http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/your-guide-to-writing-truly-memorable-wedding-vows Saying your wedding vows to the love of your life is one of the most romantic moments of your wedding day. They can bring a tear to the eyes of everyone witnessing your ceremony but your wedding vows are really for just one person; the person standing right in front you. More and more wedding ceremonies are moving away from the more traditional wedding vows and allowing couples to express their love and commitment in their own words. So which words will you choose? Writing wedding vows that sum up your feelings is really tough! Luckily, Newcastle Bride is here to give you some... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/a-spotlight-on-hunter-valley-wedding-venues http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/a-spotlight-on-hunter-valley-wedding-venues The Hunter Valley is known for its breathtaking scenery, peaceful surrounds and some of the best food and wine in Australia, making it the ideal location for a stunning wedding day. Image By Thierry Boudan Photography Just two hours north of Sydney your will find everything you need in the Hunter Valley: wedding ceremony locations, wedding celebrants, wedding cars, dresses and makeup, wedding reception venues and top class catering not to mention the perfect spot to enjoy your honeymoon. Three idyllic venues you might consider for your Hunter Valley wedding are: A... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-makeup-tips--how-to-look-your-best http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-makeup-tips--how-to-look-your-best You are the star on your wedding day, the centre of attention with photos being taken left, right and centre. Your wedding makeup will take a knocking all day from being kissed, maybe some tears, chatting, laughing, eating and drinking so you need it to be long lasting – without looking caked on and unnatural. It’s a big task! Splendor Makeup and Beauty have been helping brides and bridesmaids across the Hunter Valley, Central Coast and Newcastle look their best for over 13 years. Bianca, professional makeup artist and owner of Splendor, shared some of her wedding makeup... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---february-2012 http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---february-2012 We are delighted to showcase Newcastle Bride’s Wedding Dress of the Month for February 2012 as a classic gown from Impression Bridal’s Da Vinci 2011 Fall Collection – “Style 50045”. With a traditional A-line silhouette, lovely side gathers highlight the full tulle skirt. This incredible dress features remarkable Venice lace and three-dimensional flowers. There is a zipper back and chapel train, but the clear focal point of this gown is it’s gorgeous sweetheart strapless neckline.              ... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-traditions--something-old--something-new- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-traditions--something-old--something-new- Something old. Something new. Something borrowed. Something blue. We all know the rhyme but do you know where the tradition comes from? There are lots and lots of traditions and customs that go into a wedding day and you will probably incorporate many of them, even if you don’t think of yourself as being “traditional”. Something old represents a link to the bride’s family. Something new represents good fortune and success in the couple’s new life. Something borrowed represents family and friends who are there to support the couple. Something blue... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/family-members-and-their-two-cents- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/family-members-and-their-two-cents- We all know that planning weddings can bring out the best and the worst in people, especially those around us! Intruding family members can become a huge burden on a bride-to-be, which is the last thing they need when planning their wedding. However, there is a way to overcome a nosey mother-in-law or an interfering sister before packing your bags to elope! Family members will always have their own opinions of what your wedding should be, and these will not always work with your view of your dream wedding. This will always result in a conflict where someone's feelings may... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/trend-alert--candy---desserts-buffets-will-sweeten-your-day http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/trend-alert--candy---desserts-buffets-will-sweeten-your-day One of the hottest trends in hen’s day and wedding catering is the addition of a candy buffet, dessert buffet or high tea. If you’ve never heard of these wedding catering options … Candy Buffets offer your guests a selection of sweets and they can pick their favourites, creating their own personalised party bag! The candy included is only limited to your imagination. Dessert Buffets change your wedding dessert from a limited choice to an extravaganza of delicious options. You can also consider a smaller wedding cake (and save some money into the mix)... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/newcastle-bride-s--ultimate-hen-s-day-out-- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/newcastle-bride-s--ultimate-hen-s-day-out-- On Friday 4th November, Newcastle Bride celebrated our "Ultimate Hens Day Out" competition. Promoted in partnership with NXFM, Newcastle Bride gave away a pampering package for ten people to endota day spa Newcastle, followed by a group photo shoot with Red Door Photography, with lunch at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, and lastly but by no means least a 'playful art' class at Raw Jaffa Newcastle! Not forgetting a special gift for all guests from Flowers By Lorey! And the lucky winner was..... KAREN! (below left). - Karen (competition winner) and sister-in-law... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---november-2011 http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---november-2011 We are excited to present our wedding dress of the month for November 2011 as “Halo Gown H7944”, a striking modern gown that will make you feel like a goddess on your wedding day.                  This elegant wedding dress designed especially for Halo’s 2011 Silver 25th Anniversary Collection is available in store at Garter Girl, Charlestown. The store’s operators Lynne and Janine admire the impressive wedding dress whilst providing us with more detail. Lynne comments “H7944 by Halo features a V-neck... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/6-inspirational-ideas-for-unique-wedding-invitations http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/6-inspirational-ideas-for-unique-wedding-invitations Your wedding is a wonderful opportunity to express your personality and taste. While some brides have the details all mapped out, many brides are looking for ideas and inspiration that will make their wedding unique and the perfect expression of their life and relationship. If that sounds like you, check out this post on inspirational ideas for unique wedding invitations... Personalise your invitation message While there are a few details your invitation must have, like the when and the where, you can create a unique wedding invitation with a poem or heartfelt message... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/are-two-wedding-dresses-better-than-one- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/are-two-wedding-dresses-better-than-one- In the utterly fabulous royal wedding between William and Catherine we saw the bride change from her ceremonial wedding gown into a stunning, but simpler, evening gown for the wedding reception. This is a growing trend amongst modern brides and we wanted to look at the pro’s and con’s of that second bridal gown. The Benefits of Having Two Wedding Dresses Your Comfort (and sanity). Your ceremonial wedding dress might be a complicated, tightly corseted or a heavy affair that will be impractical and uncomfortable to wear all night. Traditionally we’ve just put... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/tips-on-organising-a-destination-wedding http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/tips-on-organising-a-destination-wedding Recently we looked at how to have an inexpensive wedding in response to recent reports that the average wedding will cost nearly $36,000. One of the options we didn’t cover was a destination wedding. That’s right. Ditching the local reception hall for a holiday wedding somewhere more exotic. A destination wedding is when you travel to special location for your wedding. It’s a little different to an elopement because a destination wedding has your family and friends along for the adventure. It could be on a beach in the tropics, a lavish event in a metropolitan... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/a-short-history-of-wedding-veils---and-the-hottest-trends-around- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/a-short-history-of-wedding-veils---and-the-hottest-trends-around- Wedding veils have traditionally had roots in the religious aspect of a wedding ceremony. When a brides experience with the intimacy of the flesh *ahem* was expected to be non-existent, the wedding veil was a symbol of her purity and modesty. At the end of the bridal ceremony, the groom would lift his bride’s veil to symbolically consummate their marriage by getting a quick kiss in. While the typical relationship between the bride and groom before the ceremony has changed quite a bit, the wedding veil has remained a constant through bridal fashion. We spoke to Lorraine... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/is-black-the-new-white--vera-wang-s-black-wedding-dresses- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/is-black-the-new-white--vera-wang-s-black-wedding-dresses- A strong statement has been made this week by one of the world's most influential bridal designers, Vera Wang, debuting a unique line of black wedding dresses. The 15-piece collection unveiled in New York featured dramatic black ‘dark art’ (gothic?) wedding dresses made of lace, tulle and organza. Wang is certainly no stranger to subverting tradition, with the celebrity dress designer having already created gowns in dove grey and mint, but took it a step further this year showing that a black wedding dress may no longer be taboo. While we've already seen... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/diy-wedding--how-to-have-a-beautiful-wedding-on-a-budget http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/diy-wedding--how-to-have-a-beautiful-wedding-on-a-budget A wedding is one of the most commonly saved for experiences after a house deposit or travel and national Australian news recently reported that the average cost of a wedding is $36 000. If reading that figure made you panic a little, don’t despair. You don’t have go into debt for your wedding day to be memorable and Newcastle Bride has some tips to keep your wedding day budget under control. Ditch the Wedding Planners Wedding Planners and coordinators can save you a lot of work and stress but if you don’t have the extra budget then you can definitely organise... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---october-2011 http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-dress-of-the-month---october-2011 Newcastle Bride's wedding dress of the month for October 2011 is 'Hope' – a stunning gown from the 2011 Mon Cheri collection. 'Hope' has just the right mix of simplicity and stylishness for achieving that look of modern elegance for your special day.   The 2011 Mon Cheri Collection is exclusive to Newcastle from Simple Elegance Boutique. Business owner Natilee Sargeant states “Hope is a beautiful gown perfect for a spring wedding with a strapless neckline, chapel train and flowing organza”. Natilee advises that the natural... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-cake-ideas-and-inspiration http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/wedding-cake-ideas-and-inspiration Your wedding cake gets a lot of photo time on your big day so it’s important that it reflects your style and personality. In days gone by wedding cakes were made from a rich fruitcake and you kept pieces until your first wedding anniversary or baby came along. Today’s modern bride and groom can choose any kind of cake for their wedding cake and wedding cake designers are more than happy to accommodate! Image - wedding cake by Sugar Rush and photographed by XYDJ! Traditional Wedding Cakes A traditional wedding cake usually has multiple tiers and is heavily... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-your-wedding-reception-entertainment http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-your-wedding-reception-entertainment Once you make it through your wedding ceremony, your wedding photography, kissing all your aunts and uncles and making your wedding speeches, you are going to be ready to relax and have some fun. And so will your guests! These days you have a lot (and we mean a lot) of choices when it comes to wedding entertainment for your reception. You could have a live wedding band and singer, a classical quartet, a photobooth or even event entertainers like magicians, fire breathers, hula dancers or burlesquer performers! There is so much talent within Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Central... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/which-do-you-choose---celebrant-or-church http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/which-do-you-choose---celebrant-or-church A few weeks ago we talked about the first decisions you have to make when you start planning your wedding. The ceremony is one of those but then of course you have to decide, will you get married by a Celebrant or in a Church? You might already know but if you don’t here some things you might like to think about to guide your decision. • A traditional religious ceremony is usually in a church (duh) and sometimes there can be strong rules about decorations, music, how much skin you can show and the ceremony format. The benefit of that of course is that you have fewer... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/organising-a-classy-hen-s-day-for-your-besties- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/organising-a-classy-hen-s-day-for-your-besties- One of the really fun parts of wedding day preparation is the hen’s party. Now the hen’s party used to be one kind of party involving lots of booze, lots of mates and a stripper. Now it’s okay to do that but if that’s not your bag, or you’d like your mum to come along, then you might consider a different kind of hen’s party. Time at a day spa lets you get together with the girls for a more relaxing hen’s party and a lot of day spas are catering for exactly this kind of group. Imagine spending the day getting facials, massages, manicures and... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/the-top-3-bridal-trends-for-spring-2011 http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/the-top-3-bridal-trends-for-spring-2011 Spring is here and there are some big bridal fashion trends making their way around the world at the moment. As one of the Australia’s best bridal resources we’ve got the inside track and we’re sharing it with you …. One of the main focuses for bridal fashion in Spring 2011 is detail. Ruffles and lace, accessories and gems are creating an effortless and feminine bridal style. 1. Wedding Shoes – Put a bow on it! Cinderella had some special shoes so why shouldn’t you? This spring’s wedding shoe trend is all about flowers... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/so-you-re-engaged-----now-what--where-to-start- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/so-you-re-engaged-----now-what--where-to-start- A letter from an old bride to a bride-to-be…. First thing’s first. Congratulations! How are you feeling? Elated? Blissfully happy? Slightly panicky? Getting engaged can bring such a range of emotions and all of them are normal. After all, getting married is a big deal! Don’t forget to enjoy your engagement but there will come a time when you and your partner need to start making some decisions about your wedding. Unless you are a wedding coordinator you’re first bridal thought was probably, “oh dear… where do I start?” Image... http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/the-newcastle-bride-blog---your-online-bridesmaid- http://www.newcastlebride.com.au/blog/the-newcastle-bride-blog---your-online-bridesmaid- Newcastle Bride is an exciting online source of Australian wedding and bridal news and our weekly blog will be just like your online bridesmaid. A bridesmaid waiting in the wings to give you the best advice and inspiration to organise your dream wedding day. And you don’t need to buy us a dress! Our wedding blog is a must read for every bride-to-be but we don’t just write for the brides (and grooms). This wedding blog will be a bridal goldmine for anyone taking part in the big day. So what will be we blogging about? We’ll be blogging about weddings of course!...