Wedding Checklist
If you don't have a specific style in mind there is a large range of ready made rings which you can choose from. Otherwise, there are many reputable jewellers that can create the vision you have dreamt about.
To fully enjoy one of the most important days of your life, why don’t you allow a qualified masseuse to take all your cares and stresses away.
Every girl would love to look their absolute best on the most wonderful & exciting day of her life. Maintain your new found energy and zest for life easily and realistically and learn how to eat for the rest of your life.
Personalised Fitness Programme
A personalised fitness programme can be arranged to suit your specific requirements. Even after only six weeks, amazing results can be achieved for you or your bridal party. Feel fit and toned for your special day.
Make an impact on your guests, as the new Bride & Groom glide gracefully around the dance floor for their first Bridal Waltz.
Prior
to your wedding, make yourself feel pampered by having any or
all of the following services:
Waxing
Facials
body Treatments
Tan Application
Your nails should look their best on your wedding, have the traditional french nail polish or any of the many designer nail effects. Treat yourself to a manicure & polish for those with natural nails.
Pamper yourself with a pedicure, just image how good your feet will feel.
Hen’s & Buck’s Night Arrangements
There are many choices of venues for your special celebration. You can arrange transportation, accommodation and many other interesting ideas for your Hen’s & Buck’s Nights.
If you have friends or relatives that are coming from interstate or overseas, there are a large range of accommodation choices.
For any gift, whether it be small or large, your register can also be online purchases, making it easy for your guests to purchase or contribute to your selections.
If you have all the usual household items, this may be just right for you. Let your guests pay for your Honeymoon, by contributing to your travel agency. See your travel agent for more details.
If you like the traditional printed wedding stationery, you can choose from the many varied styles available.
Choose your theme of modern new-age, classical, crafty or old world. Whatever the style you are looking for, your wedding invitations can be the start of the theme throughout your wedding.
Personalised Postage Stamps for Invitations, Thank you's/etc.
Surprise your invitees with a memorable presentation of your wedding invitations. Personalised stamps will add that special touch of individuality to your stationery. There are a variety of styles to choose from to accompany your photo. It is advisable to allow six weeks for processing and delivery of your order.
If your wedding ceremony & reception is a far distance from where your guests live, why not hire a bus to move your guests around.
Add the finishing touches to your overall look with a beautiful trousseau for your wedding day & night. Feel absolutely feminine & sexy with the choices of outfits that are available.
An extensive range of gowns from reputable and established businesses. Meet with very experienced ladies who will help you create your & #8220;dream wedding gown”. Whether the range be from a very simple & elegant style to an extravagant & creative style, your dream will be realised.
Veils:
Exclusive veils
Traditional styles
Contemporary styles
Gloves:
Short length
Three quarter length
Elbow length
Long length
The look you have been searching for is at your finger tips:
Necklaces
Earings
Bracelets
and more . . .
Bridesmaid & Flowergirl Dresses
Hire / Buy / Make - The choice is yours
If you have a wedding gown but it needs to have alterations made, you can have your gown transformed. Bridesmaid, flowergirl & mothers of the bride & mothers of the groom dresses can also be tailored made.
An extensive range of suits are available at many reputable suppliers. Also available is a mobile hire service - suits are measured and fitted at your home and delivered prior to your wedding day and picked up afterwards.
For those looking for a sense of tradition. These very stylish outfits are something to be remembered fondly, by all. The groom can also be the centre of attention with this smart outfit.
You have two choices & #8211; going to a salon or having a mobile service come to your home or hotel - the choice is yours. Choose from a large range of hair style designs for long / mid / short lengths. Here are just a few accessories for your wedding hair style:
Hand
threaded hair blooms
Floral hair comb
Alice hair band
Floral hoop
Tiaras
Jewelled Hair Comb
Hairpin Gems
Some of the vendors have both Hair and Make-up services available. There are also mobile services available for your Hair and Make-up needs, at your choice of venue.
There are so many ways to get to the church or garden on time, here are just a few to choose from:
Cadillac
Chevy
GT Ford
Ford Ltd
Jaguars
Rolls Royce
Bentley
Harley Davidson
Horse Drawn Carriage
Or
for the more outgoing:
Fire Engines
Sky Diving
Stage Coach
and more . . .
Some couples live quite some distance from each other, which means some of the bridal party will have to travel a fair way. Chauffeur driven Wedding cars could work out quite expensive in this case. Why not think about hiring cars and having a nominated friend or relative to drive you to your wedding. The boys can arrive at the church in a prestige car and at the end of the evening, the bride and groom can leave their reception in the same car.
If you choose to have your wedding cars supplied by your family or friends, there are many colour ribbons to match your colour theme.
Fresh Floral Bouquets & Arrangements
The floral arrangements play a large role on your wedding day. There are many designs and themes that you can choose from:
Bouquets
Baskets
Corsages
Button Holes
table Arrangements
Bridal table Arrangements
Aisle Decorations
Everyone loves to watch a good movie, well that is what your wedding video is all about. It’s a production that is to be treasured for generations - a historic part of your family.
This service is undoubtedly one of the most significant and important roles during your wedding day. There are many reputable photographers with years of experience and dedication in capturing your most treasured memories . Most photographers can now offer digital photography as an option - great for sharing with family and friends via email & internet.
Your ideas and dreams can be turned into a creation by the skill and creativity of an experienced cake decorator.
Gift or floral baskets can be sent to that special someone that can’t be with you on your Wedding Day. Also a lovely idea for presentations - someone you would like to thank for helping or participating in your wedding, etc.
Exquisite engraving arranged for your gifts from experienced engravers.
Sometimes it’s a hard decision as to what gift to present to your bridal party. Here are sme ideas:
Jewellery
Engraved
Silverware
Engraved Glassware
Gift Vouchers for Special Treats eg. Harbour Bridge Climb
For those not planning a church wedding, this person will play a large role on your special day. You have to feel comfortable and relaxed with your choice.
Write you own wedding vows or choose from a variety of traditional or contemporary vows.
There are a variety of sites for ceremonies, listed below are just a few examples:
Botanic Gardens
Chapel
Beach
Hot Air Balloon
Council Gardens
Boat
Your Family Home
Overseas Destination while your guests watch via a video link
up
For an outside wedding at a park, botanic gardens or your home, your ceremony site can look spectacular with the following decorations:
Bridal Floral Arch
Red Carpet
White poles with tulle & posies
White columns with urns of roses
Dressed Registry table
Glass Top Signing table with Columns
and more . . .
Your ceremony will be very special with a live performance from a small instrumental group, or a vocalist. Live music can also an alternative to a DJ at your reception, other suggestions are a live band or a pianist. A very personal touch to your wedding.
A beautiful way to show your feelings for each other with the releasing of two to fifteen white doves at the announcement of your marriage. Your guests will be enchanted as the doves fly away together, a sign of two hearts joining in love.
A lovely touch to any wedding, a special keepsake to look back on.
Mobile Cathedral Wedding Bells
If you love the emotion felt when you hear the peeling of wedding bells, then you deserve this exciting experience. The bells are rung three times, first - when the bride arrives at the ceremony, second - when the bride & groom are pronounced husband & wife, third - on the departure of the bride & groom from the ceremony site. No matter where you choose to have your ceremony, the mobile cathedral wedding bells will be there on your special day.
What a beautiful addition to your ceremony. As you declare your love for one another the releasing of butterflies symbolise good fortune, scatters joy and new beginnings.
Many churches and ceremony venues have now banned the throwing of confetti in their grounds. Fresh Rose Petels, dyed rice, dried rose petals or lavender could be thrown instead, if your church or council approve.
Butler Service After Your Ceremony
After your ceremony, pamper yourself and your guests with the serving of champagne by an experienced butler.
Club
Restaurant
Country Estate
Boat
Hall
Marquee or Free Standing Structure
Your Family Home
Reception
Centre
Cruise
A great idea for venues that do not have room decoration included in the wedding package. A colour theme or style theme usually flows throughout your wedding. You can choose as little or as much decoration as required:-
Chair Covers
Ceiling Draping
Fairy Lights
table Centre Decorations
Bridal table Draping
Cake table Draping
Candelabras
Pedestals & Flowered Urns
Bridal Arch
And More . . . .
Decorate your reception with a selection of balloon designs. There are many applications, some examples are listed below:
table Decorations
Room Décor
Sculptures & Balloon Drops
and more . . .
A bridal arch add that special touch for your ceremony site and or reception. As you are officially announced as the new Mr & Mrs . . . . . . at your reception. The ambiance of entering the room through a bridal arch has a wonderfully romantic feel.
Create a magical atmosphere with indoors plants for the decoration of your ceremony site and or reception. The elegance of Palms brings the ambiance of yester year to your wedding day.
A very important service for your wedding reception. There are a number of caterers that offer a wide selection of quality menus to suit your tastes and budget.
Look at your wedding day as a production. Your guests can be entertained at any time during your reception. During the photographic session for the bridal party or during the wedding dinner. They are an affordable inclusion for your wedding.
Some great ideas are:
Caricaturist
Cartoonist
Magician
Juggler
If your reception is being held at home or in a hall, you too can have the ambience of a function centre with professional bar and waiting staff.
This is a wonderful show for all to witness and have fond memories of. Here are just a few effects that can be provided:
Exploding Rose Petals
Courtyard Displays
Air Bursts & #8211; Gold Flashing
Fountains
Comets
and more . . .
Computer Slide Show Presentations
Have you thought of presenting a slide show of treasured photos during the reception. It can be run when speeches are being presented or during dinner.
This product has a spectacular effect when coupled with a laser show. A unique addition to your reception with the” WOW” factor ! !
Wedding Wishing Well & Treasure Chest
When the invitations are sent out to guests , a little note will accompany saying that a wishing well will be present at the reception. Cards & contributions will be gracefully accepted if guests are unable to decide upon a gift. Also, the security of your gifts are ensured by the letterbox opening of the wishing well & a lockable door.
This special effect sets the scene for your 1st Waltz as husband and wife. Your guests will be enchanted as they witness this beautiful effect of the bride & groom floating on a cloud!
A lovely touch when the bride and groom are on the dance floor for their 1st Bridal Waltz. A large balloon hovers over top, when the balloon explodes, tiny balloons shower the bridal couple.
A spectacular addition to your reception decorations. There are a number of artistic applications for Ice Sculptures:
Centre Pieces
table Decorations
Flower Orbs
Food Presentation Receptacles
Drink Luges
Think of your wedding as a production, with the professionalism of an experienced MC, your wedding will be & #8220;An Affair to Remember”. They have the skill and the finesse to co-ordinate all the scenes of your production like a real showman knows how.
Impress your guests with a beautifully created welcome board - simply stunning !
A great idea for venues that do not have air conditioning, such as:
Halls
Surf Clubs
Marquees
Homes
There a huge range of ideas for Bonbonnieres for your special day:
Hand made
chocolate coated strawberries
Beautifully presented chocolates
A large variety of specialty Boxes
Organza Bags
Photo Frames
Personalised Candy
and much more...
If you would like your telegrams presented to your guests in a unique fashion, then this service could be for you. A number of character themes can be used for the delivery of your telegrams.
If your reception is being held at a hall, community centre or your family home, then a DJ / MC is a great idea for your reception. The DJ’s personality and his interaction with you and your guests is an important factor to the success of your function.
If your reception is to be held in a hall, surf club or another venue that does not have staff attending, you may require a security guard or guards. The presence of guards can often deter any potential unpleasantness that might arise from unwanted visitors.
Guests Signature Framed Wedding Photo
What a lovely idea as your special wedding photo is surrounded by your family and friends signatures and wishes . You’ll be proud to display this beautifully framed keepsake for all too see.
For something different, have your guests sign and relay their wishes to you on this special platter. While you are on your honeymoon, the platter is glazed, sealed and fired, making this keepsake a family heirloom to be passed down to the next generations.
Your wedding bouquet was stunning, why not have it preserved. A keepsake that will last for years, proudly displayed on your wall in a magnificent framed work of art.
Photographs Etched onto Gold or Silver Pendant / Lockett
A special way of remembering your wedding day. Your favourite photo or photos can be used. A lovely gift for a special friend, relative or your new husband or wife. This would also be a very precious gift for your 1st Wedding Anniversary.
Whatever
the destination, we can help you with your honeymoon arrangements.
Ever thought of having a non traditional wedding, here is an example:
& #8226; Marry interstate or overseas with a video or telephone
system so your family and guests can be included in your ceremony
& #8226; Have your honeymoon at your ceremony destination
& #8226; Return home and have your reception with family &
friends after you have had a fabulous honeymoon
Something to think about . . . .
Everything you need to easily and quickly change over to your new married name - for Australian residents. Includes all the official forms you need and step by step instructions for changing your drivers licence, registration, passport, bank accounts, electoral enrolment, Medicare, private health funds, superannuation, insurance policies, memberships, store accounts, and more!
Weddings with Love offer a free service for Brides & Grooms. A subtle reminder of your anniversary date & #8211; just in case. This service is available via email.
Surprise your partner with a romantic evening for your 1st Anniversary.