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A garden theme is perfect for summer weddings and works well for informal picnic events, elegant cocktail parties or classical banquet style receptions. You can incorporate different elements like fresh flowers, colourful patterns and details inspired by flora and fauna.

Since your wedding is one of the most important events in your life, hiring a makeup artist is a very important part of your wedding preparations.

Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2015 ready-to-wear collection was truly spectacular and featured his first ever wedding dress worth over four million pounds.

From a natural fresh-faced look and beach waves to a glamorous red lipstick, beauty trends for summer 2015 can be very inspirational for brides planning their wedding this season.

London Fashion week is currently on in England and all anyone can talk about is the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth and the Queen of fashion, Anna Wintour sitting in the front row of designer Richard Quinn's runway show.

From bright red lips to twisted up-dos, the beauty looks at the Oscars were exciting and versatile, and we think you will find great new ideas for your wedding day hair and make-up.

Temperley London's bridal collection for fall 2015 is very feminine and romantic with plenty of lace and embroidery and incorporates major trends for the forthcoming season.

Located just outside Canberra, Affordable Bridal offers a wonderful selection of wedding dresses, bridesmaid gowns and bridal accessories.

Waking up with a breakout or frizzy hair on your big day can be a nightmare, so don’t forget to prepare yourself for possible beauty emergencies.

Even though the gowns at Met Gala 2015 were really fascinating, extravagant accessories drew even more attention. From floral headpieces to elegant jewellery, we think this red carpet event offered a lot of wedding inspiration for brides-to-be.

Monique Lhuillier never fails to impress her clients with utterly romantic and sophisticated dresses and this time her fall collection featured amazing gowns inspired by ballerinas pirouetting in jewellery boxes.

Lacy boho gowns are the latest trend in the world of weddings and I love it! Whether they are channelling effortless beach glamour or are very flamboyant and lavishly adorned, they certainly add a new quality to bridal fashion.

At Glamour Room, you can find amazing fashion-forward bridesmaid dresses as well as mother’s attire and flower girl styles to suit every taste!

The model-actress is engaged to longtime boyfriend Justin Verlander. The 23-year-old bride-to-be debuted her stunning engagement ring, designed by her fiancé, at the 2016 Met Gala.

I couldn’t be more excited to announce the launch of our stunning 2017 South Australian edition and we are also celebrating 30 years of publishing The Bride’s Diary in Australia!

With an absolutely stunning range of wedding gowns created by the world’s leading designers, Helen Rodrigues is definitely one of my favourite bridal salons in Sydney.

Deliciously Ella is a brand new cookbook published by Hachette Australia that features recipes for more than a 100 delicious, healthy dishes. We think it is a must-read for brides-to-be who want to look and feel beautiful on their wedding day.

The Bride’s Diary Team was delighted to exhibit at the Summer Bridal Ideas, held at the Goyder Pavilion, Adelaide Showground, Adelaide on January 17 and 18, 2015.

Achieve that salon fresh look at home in the lead up to your big day with the help of one of our favourite haircare brands… Moroccanoil.

The traditional ball gown comes in new shapes every season, and emerging trends include asymmetrical high and low skirts, lots of layers, 3D embellishments and vibrant colours. Here are my picks for spring 2017!

Reem Acra's Illuminated brides, in shimmery gowns with LED-adorned floral wreaths, literally awed the audience at Bridal Fashion Week in New York.

Australia’s leading wedding fair, One Fine Day, will bring together stylish and creative couples to design their dream day at the Sydney Fair on February 6th-7th at Australia Technology Park, Eveleigh.

If you prefer short hair but aren’t sure if a simple pixie or bob cut can be glamorous enough for a flamboyant white wedding dress, think of celebrities who wore it for red carpet events with glamorous designer gowns.

Inspired by Frida Kahlo and other great women in history, Naeem Khan created a beautiful eclectic collection that boasts everything from fashion-forward caftans to traditional ball gowns.

Australian women’s luxury label Anthea Crawford, has just launched its bridal capsule collection! Catering to all women on the invitation list, the collection has pieces for wedding guests, bridesmaids, mother-of-the bride and the bride herself.

If you want one of the fabulous gift sets from ghd’s Arctic Gold range, just send the hint to someone who wants to give you something special this Christmas!

Looking for skincare products to achieve that #weddingdayglow and that will perform beautifully without false promises? Founded in 1995 by internationally renowned beauty and skincare expert, Paula Begoun, Paula’s Choice uses state‐of-the-art formulations based on reliable, published skincare research.

Every bride wants to have beautiful, lush hair on her big day, and a lot can be done just by eating certain types of food. The Director of Transitions Hair shares his tips on which nutrients to include in your pre-wedding diet.

This couture shoot features some great Illawarra Wedding Suppliers and showcases beautiful gowns, suits, decorations, accessories, hair styling and make-up looks.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Jenny Packham’s bridal collection for spring and summer 2016 oozes with the romance of the renaissance era and features amazing vintage elements intertwined with the hottest wedding trends.

Australian bridal designer Anna Campbell is bringing in the New Year in style, today launching three new designs to form an off-the-rack mini capsule collection called, Signature.

A dreamy wedding reception in white symbolises innocence and purity and can be very elegant and chic if you decorate the venue with beautiful details.

The Bride's Diary Team were excited to trial Marley Spoon last week, a food delivery service that sends tasty recipes and fresh ingredients directly to your door, making it easy to create a delicious home cooked meal.

Heidi and Angus decided on the bride’s parent’s farm as the perfect location for their wedding. Their burlap, white, pink, and green colour palette made it a country celebration!

Located on the NSW South Coast, Mercure Gerringong Resort is situated amidst stunning landscaped gardens, with views from the mountains to the sea.

We have seen them on brides, bridesmaids and flower girls, and they can be made from so many different types of flowers to complement the style of your wedding!

With beautiful European-style gardens just perfect for ceremonies and award-winning reception venues, Silvestri’s of Clarendon makes the perfect setting for your wedding.

Zuhair Murad’s signature embroideries, illusion details, stunning embellishments and romantic overskirts are perfect for glamorous weddings!

Whether you want to celebrate in a beautiful garden or on a tranquil beach, NSW’s premiere event hirer will help you create the perfect setting for your big day!

Located only 10 minutes from Adelaide CBD Festival Functions Centre is an award-winning venue renowned for hosting spectacular wedding celebrations and has five amazing reception rooms that can fit between 30 and 1600 people.

It’s going to reach 40 degrees in many parts of Australia today! This got me thinking about Summer Weddings and the unique challenges that hot weather can present.

Kombi Bliss is a family owned business that rents kombi and beetle vehicles and services Canberra and surrounding areas.

The award-winning Château Élan offers six amazing wedding venues, luxury accommodation, a full-service spa and a premium golf club, all in the heart of a world-famous food and wine region.

Carolina Herrera is well known for her timeless, romantic wedding gowns made from luxury fabrics and adorned with delicate embellishments. Her fall 2015 collection showed in her headquarters in New York was no exception.

No bride wants to stress about the little things on their big day, so with the dress, hair, makeup, venue, and partner all taken care of, the nails still need a moment. OPI's Bridal Trio Gift Set is the perfect moment for your nails on the big day for the bride and her bridal party. Featuring a blushing pink, creamy nude and a gorgeous shimmery shade in tones of neutral pink, possibilities for your bridal nails are endless. Opt for a touch of sparkle with a shimmery base, a subtle neutra

From thirties-style frocks to exaggerated ball gowns, couture collections for the next season are full of fresh inspiration for brides who want to look impeccably stylish on their big day!

Meet Canberra's leading wedding vendors, enjoy breath-taking displays and WIN fantastic prizes at Canberra Wedding Fair, February 28th.

Orange lipstick is this season’s beauty must-have and it can look interesting as a part of your wedding day look too!

Part of Jenny & Gerry’s Bridal House, Glamour Room specialises in bridesmaid dresses, formal gowns and evening wear. Both the bride and her attendants will delight in the selection and affordable prices that Glamour Room has to offer.

If you want to look and feel beautiful at your wedding, it is important to start the day with a healthy breakfast. It should be light but full of nutrients and big enough to keep you going until lunchtime. It is also important to drink plenty of water because your skin and hair need hydration.

Famous for making revolutionary make-up, Australian brand ModelCo offers an exceptional choice of beauty products for future brides.

From hair styling to manicure and pedicure, they offer everything you might need to look stunning on your big day.

Lolita Osmanova, 22, wed her longtime partner Gaspar Avdolyan, 29 in Los Angeles earlier this month.

Located in the heart of Sydney CBD, this new five star hotel is the perfect spot for a pre-wedding high tea or for your first night as a married couple.

The new Dessata brush detangles hair quickly and effortlessly without the need of using other hair conditioning or detangling products.

You don’t have to rub and scrub! Face Halo is a chemical-free, environmentally friendly, one-step makeup remover you can wash and reuse up to 200 times.

For the second year in a row, Temple & Webster is organising Take a Seat for Legacy, an auction of re-designed bentwood chairs with the proceeds being donating to Legacy Australia. I would like to invite brides and grooms to participate in this fabulous auction and donate generously for this worthy cause.

Red carpet events are a great source of inspiration for brides and this year's American Music Awards was particularly interesting for daring, cutting edge styling ideas and fabulous hair and make-up.

Located in Canberra’s suburb of Belconnen, the Belconnen Premier Inn is an outstanding wedding venue with beautiful reception space, lush decorations, excellent staff and award-winning cuisine.

Club Med now offers fantastic stress-free, all-inclusive wedding packages for couples who want to celebrate their big day in the Maldives or Bali!

To complement Monique Lhullier's ethereal, nymph-like bridal collection, hair stylist Kevin Hughes for Moroccanoil created effortless, yet structured waves. Find out how to create the look yourself!

Do you prefer a beach wedding in thongs or a rustic party in a fabulous vineyard? Think beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos, cool breezes and natural décor instead of classical flower arrangements.

From a pretty dress to a cute flower basket, make your flower girls look like gorgeous princesses! We will help you select the outfits!

At Dusk wedding photography studio is renowned for their candid and natural wedding photos as well as excellent all-inclusive packages (and the winner of our 2015 Sydney Wedding of the Year Competition)!

With many years of experience working with couples, South Coast Party Hire knows exactly how to organise the perfect wedding.

Laura Ashley's latest collection offers a wide range of gorgeous home furnishings which are just perfect for newlywed couples!

Monique Lhuillier’s spring 2015 show at Bridal Fashion Week was stunningly feminine and romantic with layers of tulle, satin organza and Chantilly lace overlays.

Learn these amazing tricks and be prepared for any beauty emergencies from swollen eyes to smudged eyeliner or a chipped nail!

It was an honour last week to be asked by Michelle Andrews from Mamamia to provide our expert opinion of the three key wedding trends in 2017.

Located in the elegant suburb of Barton, on the footsteps of Parliament House, Hotel Realm is contemporary in design and perfect for the modern bride and groom.

The Bride’s Diary Team were delighted to exhibit at the Southern Highlands Wedding Fair on the 10th January, 2015. Manage My Event and Destination Southern Highlands were proud to host this inaugural event.

Featuring gorgeous bags, clutches, jewellery and playful gifts for your bridal party, the new bridal range by Colette Hayman will add a touch of glamour and fun to your big day!

Specialising in unique floral designs, delicious wedding cakes and event styling, Flowers for Everyone will help you with all the key aspects of wedding planning.

The colour pink is said to represent compassion, nurturing and love… clearly an ideal inclusion in your wedding day colour palette.

Located in Hindmarsh, South Australia, Ballroom Function Centre is a superb wedding venue renowned for its spectacular function rooms, exquisite service and delicious European cuisine.

Being asked to be a bridesmaid is a great honour and it should be more than just standing next to the brides on the wedding day. A good bridesmaid will offer the bride help during the wedding planning process, attend and organise all the important events and always be there for the bride.

With over 40 years experience and an outstanding reputation, Your Event Solution is the region’s premier event hirer that offers everything you need for your dream wedding. The stunning range includes everything from modern marquees and tiffany chairs to chic tableware and decorations.

Award-winning flower specialists, Flowers With Love offer professional and personalised service for brides in Canberra since 1993.

Haley Cuoco, star of the American hit Television show 'Big Bang Theory' married her long term partner Karl Cook over the weekend.

Influenced by intricate facade decorations and the colourful windows of Notre Dame in Paris and Westminster Abbey in London, the range features ornate floral laces, delicate embroidery and subtle layering.

With an outstanding reputation and over twenty years of experience, June-Rose offers a bridal hair and make-up service which is second to none.

Whether you need wedding dress ideas, fashion-forward bridesmaid’s looks or bridal beauty trends, the red carpet event at the 57th TV Week Logies Awards 2015 can be your ultimate source of inspiration!

World-famous Australian bridal designer, Anna Campbell showcased four new wedding dresses at Bridal Fashion Week in New York. The looks are truly glamorous with beautiful shimmery hand-beading and embroidered laces.

Follow and old English rhyme and incorporate something you borrowed from another happy bride to your wedding day outfit to ensure happy marriage!

Set amid the Razorback Mountains, Camden Valley Inn is a beautiful Tudor-style hotel built in the early 1930s with award-winning gardens, fabulous reception venues and comfortable accommodation.

The Academy Awards ceremony is not just about the awards, it's also about glamorous dresses! We have selected our top 5 looks from some of our favourite celebrities.

Voluminous skirts, sparkly embellishments and soft colours are the key elements of Monique Lhuillier’s ball gowns inspired by Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland.

The Met Gala introduces new trends and showcases some of the finest couture gowns. From flamboyant colourful styles to splashes of whites and ivories, the red carpet dresses were truly dazzling this year!

Bridal designer Ines Di Santo celebrated their official launch into the Australian market with a spectacular runway show hosted by Eternal Bridal, the exclusive Australian retailer for the brand.

A combination of bronzed skin, smudged eyes and juicy lips and bright nails makes the perfect summer make-up look and we recommend it for bridesmaids or brides-to-be for their engagement party.

Pantone recently announced that marsala is the colour of the year for 2015 and described it as “naturally robust and earthy wine red”, a warm and elegant shade that “enriches our minds, bodies and souls”.