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Photo: Nicola Dillon Photographer
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Bridal Party Attire
And you thought choosing your own gown was a monumental achievement! Now you have to work on making some of your very best girlfriends happy, not to mention your flower girl and that cute but sometimes petulant pageboy.
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In Religious & Legal...
The Greek Orthodox Ceremony
Australia is rich with multicultural communities all contributing their cultural heritage and traditions to the marital rite.
In Bomboniere...
The Gift Of Bomboniere
In more recent times, bomboniere, an Italian expression that roughly translates as ‘sweet favours’, consisted of five or seven (even numbers were considered unlucky) sugar coated bitter almonds wrapped in white tulle.
In Reception...
Reception Procedure
Your vows have been exchanged; your signatures placed for all to see. This union deserves to be celebrated!
In Traditions...
Timeless Traditions
They’re the delightful little rituals or charms that make the
wedding day so special.
In Decorations & Party Hire...
Butterflies At Your Wedding
The beautiful release of butterflies can provide a spellbinding and mystical addition to any wedding
In Newlyweds...
Financial Planning
For richer, for poorer – It’s all up to you.
In Hens & Bucks Night...
The Hen's Night
This night is a rite of
passage as you prepare to pass from singledom into
the state of marriage. Some bride’s choose to celebrate with a raucous night on the town, while others enjoy
a quieter event with
their closest friends.
In Honeymoon...
Honeymoon Preparations
Your honeymoon has the potential to be the trip of a lifetime. Take the time now to prepare your mind and body for this delightful adventure. With glowing health, you’ll be able to appreciate all that this special journey brings your way.
In Planning Checklists...
The Wedding Checklist
This checklist will help you to plan the perfect wedding. Use it as a guideline for the
busy months ahead. It may be adapted where necessary to suit the style of your wedding.
In Planning Checklists...
Wedding Day "Survival Kit" Checklist
This checklist will ensure that you have a bag of necessary items at the ready to ensure that your day flows smoothly.
In Health, Hair & Beauty...
Your Health Regime
The old adage is true. Beauty does come from within.
In Planning Checklists...
Beauty Checklist
This checklist will help to ensure that you look your best on your wedding day. After all, it is your day to shine!
In Planning Checklists...
The Groom's Checklist
As the Groom, you are the most important male present on the wedding day and you will want to be organised. This useful checklist will ensure that you remember everything you need to help your day run smoothly.
In WELCOME...
The Bride's Diary - Australia's Best Bridal Magazine!
The Bride's Diary was the first hardcover bridal magazine produced in Australia - the original and the best! Organising a wedding can be quite stressful! You've already come to the best wedding website to help make things easier. Now make sure you also have the best magazine...
In WELCOME...
The Bride's Diary - where you can get a copy of Australia's leading bridal magazine...
You can get your copy of The Bride's Diary from the following outlets...
In Wedding Vows...
Traditional Catholic Vows
Here are some traditional ideas for wording your Wedding Vows in the Catholic faith...
In WELCOME...
WELCOME to bridesdiary.com.au
Firstly, may we say CONGRATULATIONS on your recent engagement!
By arriving here you have found your way to the best wedding site for Australian brides & grooms. Although, we have noticed brides and grooms from other countries becoming members and we welcome you all!
In Hens & Bucks Night...
Bridal Shower Suggestions
Planning your bridal shower but not sure what to do? The Bride's Diary team have put together a few suggestions to help you decide how to celebrate with your girlfriends.
In WELCOME...
The Bride's Diary - Real Life Weddings
The Bride’s Diary invites you to send your very best wedding photographs to us for possible inclusion within the 'Real Life Weddings' feature in the next edition of The Bride’s Diary. This is a great opportunity to see your wedding in print and give future brides many ideas for their special day!
In The Bride's Diary News!...
The Bride's Diary 2008 South Australia Edition - Out Now!
Celebrating 21 Years!!!! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘biggest & best ever’ Adelaide & South Australian edition of The Bride’s Diary.
In Marquee Hire...
A Magical Marquee
Marquees are a beautiful and practical addition to a romantic outdoor reception. They can be erected just about anywhere and create
an intimate and inviting space. How you decorate your marquee is another matter. From Medieval magic to elegant sophistication, the choice of ambience is yours.
In Engagement...
We're Engaged
We're engaged! One simple question plus one simple answer – and suddenly your world has been turned deliciously upside down.
In Rings...
Engagement & Wedding Rings
Your engagement and wedding rings symbolise the love you have for one another, and the joy and the hope you hold for your future together. On a more practical note, they also represent a significant investment and should be chosen wisely.
In Bridal Fashion...
Your Wedding Dress
Your wedding? Well, it’s all about the dress of course… every bride knows that, and most grooms suspect it! Seriously though, your wedding day is your day to shine, so why would you want to look anything less than sensational.
In Bridal Party Fashion...
Bridal Party Attire
And you thought choosing your own gown was a monumental achievement! Now you have to work on making some of your very best girlfriends happy, not to mention your flower girl and that cute but sometimes petulant pageboy.
In Bridal Fashion...
Bridal Accessories
A girl can never have too many accessories. True … so long as she doesn’t wear them all at once! Accessories can make or break an outfit – so now that it’s time to choose the little extras that can turn fabulous into sensational, remember the golden rule of wedding jewellery: Don’t overdo it.
In Dry Cleaning...
Taking Care Of Your Gown
Have you considered what you are going to do with your dream gown once the celebrations are over? No? Well, given the rush and bustle of wedding preparations, that’s understandable. However, your gown represents a significant investment and with proper care, it can remain a prized possession for many generations.
In Health, Hair & Beauty...
Health, Hair & Beauty
Remember the perfect bride you dreamed of being when you were a little girl? Well, you can look just like her … but not without preparation and planning. You’re making a major commitment to your wedding day – the venue, flowers, food, gown, photographer – so why not make a commitment to yourself?
In Formal Hire & Menswear...
Fashion For The Groom
Yes, your bride is going to shine - and sure, most eyes will be turned her way. So, all the more reason for you to look your sharpest and step it out in style.
In Hens & Bucks Night...
The Buck's Night
The stuff of urban legend, the buck, or stag night does not have to end with half the participants under arrest, while the remainder of the gang try to figure out how to unchain a scantily clad groom from the telegraph pole outside his future parents-in-law’s home!
In Health, Hair & Beauty...
Getting Ready
You’re probably not quite sure how it arrived without you noticing, but suddenly the realisation hits you - it’s the eve of your wedding. Somehow, while you were busy with all those last minute details, the phone calls, the checking and the double-checking, time slipped away. So now it’s time to focus on what’s really important … you! If anything remains undone, the chances are it wasn’t that important anyway, so relax and let go.
In Cakes & Confectionery...
Your Wedding Cake
Your wedding cake is one of the focal points of the celebration of your marriage. When you join hands to cut the cake, it is a symbol of your unity, of two lives that have now become one.
In Music & Entertainment...
Music & Entertainment
Never underestimate the power of music to create atmosphere. Music can add drama, heighten emotion and help proceedings to flow smoothly.
In Reception...
Seating Arrangements
Although the final plan is up to you and your family, there are a few guidelines that may make the process a little easier. Let the feast begin!
In Wedding Co-ordinators...
Wedding Services
Planning a wedding can represent a major challenge. Whether you’ve decided on a large, formal event or a quiet, intimate gathering, there’s so much to remember and so much to do that you may find, particularly if you have a full-time career, that the whole process is overwhelming. If that’s the case, consider hiring a wedding coordinator.
In Stationery...
Wedding Stationery
From gilt-edged formal to funky retro floral, your wedding stationery will send a clear signal as to your wedding day style. So before you set off on the paper trail, make very sure that you’ve decided on your wedding’s theme and colour scheme.
In Flowers...
Flowers & Bouquet Preservation
From chic elegance to sumptuous exuberance, nothing adds colour, perfume, and personality to your big day like fresh flowers.
In Photography...
Your Wedding Photography
You may have spent months preparing for your wedding, but the day itself passes in a heartbeat. So you’ll want to re-live the memories, joy and romance of it all with your wedding photographs.
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