Wedding Essentials: Wedding organisation

Sometimes it's the little things that make the difference...

Easy Breezy 

Wedding hire specialists,The One Day House, have just released a range of pre-designed Ceremony Packages.They take care of everything so you don’t have to worry on the day! All packages include a range of beautiful hire items and a range of chairs to choose from. Packages also include set up, pack down, delivery and collection with prices starting at $1000. 

For more information visit theonedayhouse.com.au

The Gift of Giving

A new bed, a new sofa and all the accessories you ever wanted. What a great way to start married life. Direct your guests to Domayne’s gift registry for everything you’ll need to set up home. Domayne has all the latest looks - modern, contemporary, industrial, vintage and all manner of accessories - lighting, mirrors, dinnerware, even artwork. 

Call Domayne for all the details. Bundall 07 5553 2100, Fortitude Valley 07 3620 6600.

Licensed to Party 

For the hottest hen and buck’s nights, try one of Fat Louie’s private party rooms. Each room is fully licensed and fitted with leather lounges, a video screen, and a sound system.You can program your own music, have a bash at karaoke, or really let your imagination fly with most privately booked entertainment welcome.With various room sizes, Fat Louie’s can cater for groups of five to 50, from only $7 per person. 

Phone 07 3229 7031 or visit fatlouies.com.au

Arrive in Style 

BV Limousines was established in 2003 and is one of the largest limousine companies in Queensland.Their drivers take particular care of the finer details to make sure that your day is perfect in every way. They are smartly dressed and meticulous when it comes to caring for you and your gown.Their vehicle range includes sedans, stretch limousines and people movers in both black and white, so every possible combination of passengers can be provided for. Packages can include your engagement, hens/bucks, wedding and honeymoon for yourselves and your entire wedding party. Even the smallest details can be customised,from your choice of vehicle and ribbon combinations to in-vehicle music and refreshments. This is your big day and BV Limousines has won several awards for bridal industry excellence, so ... Let us take you there. 

bvlimos.com 1300 22 55 95

A New Tune 

Elegant weddings used bands, but your wedding is part of a new era.You can take advantage of the emergence of a highly talented professional Disc Jockey and Master of Ceremonies like Brian Davis of DJ Davis Weddings.Your wedding will be personal and fun, as Brian uses his passion and energy for his art to keep your guests engaged all night long. Grab your date today! 

djdavis.com.au 0409 346410.

Paper Paradise

Announce your wedding in style with My Big Event.They stock an impressive range of quality papers and accessories to create an invitation that’s truly unique. Do-it-yourself or order fully assembled by their team of professionals, it’s your choice.They also offer a ready-to-assemble option – an ever-popular choice, where quality comes at an affordable price.

View the collection in store at 5/10 Fortune Street Geebung,‘at home’ with their mobile service, or online at mybigevent.com.au Call 1300 MY BIG EVENT (1300 692 443).

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Wedding Essentials: Location and photography news

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Happy Snaps

Wedding photography that is fresh and stylish.“Our main goal is to provide clean, modern photography that will capture your memories as they naturally occur,” says the team at Florido Weddings.“No fuss, no cliches.”Their photographers have backgrounds in fashion, advertising and commercial photography but they take a photojournalistic approach towards weddings so as to capture the real moments and personalities of the day. Florido Weddings offers different wedding coverages and post services such as retouching and albums – other than that they just let the images speak for themselves.
Visit floridoweddings.com or facebook.com/floridoweddings and contact them at info@floridoweddings.com or 0413 097 124.

Hinterland Beauty

Tamborine Mountain – for a perfect wedding in all seasons. Autumn leaves in reds and golds, the warmth of a fire in winter, cool breezes on summer days, a myriad of spring flowers – Tamborine Mountain has that special something to make your dream wedding come true.The perfect background for faux fur wraps, wisps of chiffon, strapless gowns, cocktail and black tie.
Visit The Wedding Gallery, a free wedding information centre: 128 Long Rd, Eagle Heights, 4271 Ph 07 5545 2398 tamborinemountainweddings.net

Film stars!

Luke Middlemiss is the owner and one of the team’s Filmmakers for Playback Films. We were recently voted for the second consecutive year in a row number one for the Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) prestigious Queensland Wedding film of the year in 2012.Your wedding day is all about you as a couple, and we pride ourselves on taking only a limited number of weddings per year to ensure total personal care.We are passionate about producing wedding films and together we will make your wedding day a Movie that you will never forget. For the Bride and Groom looking for total personal service and the cinematic experience of a lifetime. You have definitely come to the right studio. Our team considers your wedding film as an investment in the future, a lasting legacy that you can “Playback” for generations to come. 
playbackfilms.com.au

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Wedding Essentials: Wedding fashion news

Here are two wedding fashion snippets we thought we'd share with you...

Couture Clearance

For brides-to-be, the Brides Desire Bridal Clearance Studio is well worth a visit. End of line and ex-floor stock designer gowns are heavily discounted for quick clearance. All gowns are below $1000. Gowns are sold off the rack, condition as is (no lay-by).The Clearance Studio accepts credit cards and also offers EFTPOS facilities. Open six days. Phone 07 3846 7077.

Sleek and Suave 

Elio Moda’s designs consist of luxurious, effortless and stylish tailored wear for men and women. Elio Moda’s collections are made from the highest quality European fabrics complemented by precision tailoring. Their new-look website has now launched.To view their new collection visit eliomoda.com.au

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Wedding Essentials - Hair & Beauty

Here's the latest on hair and beauty for brides...

Royal Treatment

“I would like to formally acknowledge and applaud Abigael Johnston, who did the make-up for myself and my bridesmaids... I was looking for someone I could trust and a result that was natural yet would suit our photography. Abigael listened to really understand what I wanted, then provided all relevant information in detail. I was never treated like a number or just another client. On the day Abigael was fantastic, getting everything perfect in plenty of time. In doing so it kept us calm, as we were completely confident and comfortable, and also ensuring that the girls were beautiful in their individual differences. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Abigael as a lovely, professional person who has incredible ability and attention to detail.” Alana, married October 28, 2011. 
Phone Abigael 0408 761 206 abigaeljohnston@bigpond.com

Hair Flair

Hare’s Hair, a boutique salon located in Brisbane’s inner city, is at the cutting edge of hair technology.The underlying objective at Hare’s Hair is to create a caring and creative environment for the benefit of the client. All appointments begin with a complimentary consultation, to consider your lifestyle, hair texture, face and body shape. Hare’s Hair stylists have been thoroughly trained to meet your individual needs and are experts in traditional and creative styling. Hare’s Hair has been a wedding specialist for 20 years.The team takes pride in creating your individual style for your special day – you deserve the ultimate in professional styling.The stylists at Hare’s Hair are available seven days a week and welcome the bridal party into the salon, or they can come to you. Make- up can also be arranged. 
Phone 07 3229 7584 or visit hareshair.com.au

Make Me Up

Owned and operated by Hayley, one of Brisbane’s elite makeup and hairstyling trainers, Smoke & Mirrors Beauty delivers a range of services with a focus on airbrushing for high-definition camera. Along with her training and management experience, Hayley has a penchant for aesthetics which has seen her work on many celebrities and high-profile events over the years.Through Smoke & Mirrors Beauty, Hayley and her team offer airbrushing, makeup, hairstyling and beauty treatments at Hayley’s home studio located in north Brisbane, or through a mobile service for your convenience and comfort. 
smokeandmirrorsbeauty.com.au

Hair-Style

Photo: Stewart Ross

Award-winning hair designer Pia Lane is highly sought after for her ability to “colour your hair to perfection.” Many of her designs have been published in international magazines and Pia has carefully selected each member of her team for their love of perfection and outstanding styling abilities.With them you are only an upstyle away from your grand entrance! Specialising in personalised colour highlight formations to create individual looks, whatever style or colour you’re looking for, call in and discuss your desires with one of the staff.
Visit Shop 5/36 Wharf St Brisbane or 424 Upper Edward Street Spring Hill or visit pialane.com.au

Photo Finish

Giulia’s interest in the beauty industry started at a young age and since completing her training she has dedicated herself to anything and everything hair and makeup! Giulia also specialises in bridal airbrush makeup for the most flawlessly natural results achievable. Being mobile you can relax knowing that you are receiving only the highest quality service. Imagine no running around, no traffic, no stress! Be sure to contact Giulia for a quote – you won’t be disappointed! 
Call 0412 363 555 or visit giulia.com.au

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