Every bride and groom wants to get married in a unique and romantic location. Whilst overseas locations can be very exotic they can also be extremely costly and difficult for most guests to attend. Australia has many ideal locations for weddings, whether you fancy a wedding on the beach or in a tropical rainforests why not choose one of the many romantic locations on offer. Here are some suggestions for weddings in Australia.

The North of Queensland is renowned for some of it magical rainforests complete with beautiful waterfalls. So whether its Cairns or Port Douglas you could choose to have your wedding nestled in the rainforest or on the amazing white sandy beaches of the North. Imagine a sunset wedding on the beach in Port Douglas followed by a wedding reception in a marquee. Or for something a little more formal have your reception in one of the many five star resorts Port Douglas has to offer. For your honeymoon you need travel no further as the North of Queensland has all the elements of a romantic honeymoon destination, with the Daintree forest on the one side and the Great Barrier Reef on the other. Your choices of activities are limitless. And if you just want to relax, have a cocktail by the pool.

Why not have a wedding in the Australian outback? What better location than the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock). Imagine Ayers rocks as your backdrop and the magical colours of sunset or sunrise. The photo opportunities would be endless. And every bride would look spectacular with the morning or afternoon sun glistening off her perfect skin. Following the ceremony have a beautiful reception in one of many 5 star resorts nearby.

Getting married in a Botanical garden is another great idea for your wedding location. Australia has many botanical gardens which are perfect to host a wedding. Whether you choose to get married lakeside, or in a butterfly enclosure, by a water sculpture or secluded private garden, there are many choices to suit all tastes. The reception can also be held outdoors on one of many of the landscape gardens or if the weather does not permit then choose from many function rooms the gardens have on offer.

The Zoo is another great location to have your wedding ceremony and reception. Australia has some fantastic Zoos which have spectacular function rooms or beautiful manicured lawns for both an outdoor or indoor ceremony and reception. Not only can your guests soak up the sights and sounds of the surrounding wildlife but also bask in the tranquil garden setting. Imagine the amazing photo opportunities available in this location with the wildlife and animals as your backdrop.

Theme Parks are another unique place to host a wedding ceremony and reception. The Gold Coast has some of the best theme parks in Australia with Movie world, Dream world and SeaWorld as potential venues. Hire out a section of the park or the entire venue for a truly extraordinary experience.

Monkey Mia in Western Australia is a beautiful location to have a unique wedding ceremony. With the Sandy beaches, palm trees and landscaped garden, you could have a ceremony of your dreams. After your wedding have a reception on the manicured lawns watching the magnificent sunsets. For a more formal affair have the wedding reception celebration in your 5 star resort. You and your guests will be entertained with the numerous activities, such as swimming with the dolphins or exploring Shark Bay on one of many tours. At Monkey Mia you will always have something unique to do.

Australia has one of the most diverse and interesting locations in the world to host a wedding followed by a romantic honeymoon. Not only are we beginning to explore all the attractions Australia has to offer but so are international travelers who are choosing to celebrate their weddings and honeymoons in Australia. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent beaches in the world it is the natural destination for a romantic wedding and honeymoon.

Hot Sexy Prom Night Dress For Prom Night. Are you trying to select the hot sexy prom night dress for a special night? Would you like to make a sexy impact on prom night? With so many choices that you have a big decision.




First you need to decide what is hot and sexy for you. There's nothing in here for a little shy wallflowers. The next step is to decide the color. Do you go with the colors of the most popular? Or will you choose something that stands out in the crowd? Say, something unique like orange, yellow or green. Some of the more popular colors (color popularity of constant change) is: Hot Pink, red, black, white, and purple.




There are so many different colors to choose from. Gives you plenty of food for thought. Next you need to choose long. Long medium (knee length) or short. Long prom night dress seems to be a popular choice for the sexiest night years. Long prom night dress can be very elegant and at the same time they also can become very hot and sexy.




What do you want to show off? Is the best features of your feet? Or your best feature your sexy back. On the other hand maybe the best features of your cleavage? Are you one of the lucky ones who has three great features that you want to show off? It all depends on how you want your dress to be revealed. Some dresses make a feature of a plunging neckline. Some of the sexiest night dress features a backless making. While others show off your sexy legs with a thigh high split. If you're game, there are some very hot and sexy dresses that take care of all the features revealed three.




Do not forget the dress material. Do you want to lace? Or do you want this dress into a sensual feel? The choice is yours. So, if you give yourself plenty of time to make your choice, we can show an amazing choice to play a definite head and the tongue is set on the night rocked sexiest year, Prom nights. Now all you need to do is make your choice. Are you going to make it a night he will never forget? Are your friends talking about your prom night from now until forever? No more miss goody two shoes! Now is the time to make the sign and choose something hot and sexy.




You can also add a touch of sexy lingerie under your prom night dress. That would be icing on the cake! So many dresses and so little time! Now that you have a picture in your head how you want to make you go into a big prom night. It's time to start looking for a sexy prom night dress flashy.

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The commonly used metal for band for women and men’s wedding rings is gold. It is known as classic and timeless kind of rings. They are long lasting and valuable. White and yellow gold are general colors. You might also get endless options if you look for quality wedding rings created from many designs and type of rings. Today men always prefer white gold. Although many do not go for gold as it is believed that all gold rings and ornaments are not made from genuine gold. It is also not strong like other metals like tungsten and platinum. It can get marred by every day wearing and daily activities.

The pure gold always consists 24 karat as it is 100% pure gold and the standard is14 karat.

Less than 14 karat gold is believed to be of sub standard. Gold rates are measured by its weight. The value of gold is more if its weight is more. Choice of color is an option to search for a purity of golden wedding rings. They yellow color is the right color of gold and can be changed if it is mixed with other valuable metals. The white gold nowadays is getting more and more expensive and popular. Gold mainly are available in 3 colors like the white, rose or green colored gold.

For women and men’s wedding bands or rings, yellow gold is highly in demand because of its world wide acceptance. You can find such kinds of rings quite easily. Mostly ornaments stores deal in wedding rings of gold. To make sure that you are buying authentic wedding rings, visit the websites of jewelry stores. Here, you have to spend less time, and little effort without running here and there. Once you select the ring of your taste, you can order them online and get home delivery.

Wedding rings of white gold are men’s favorite choice. Generally grooms prefer a just a band to indicate that they are married. This gold is getting more and more popular when it for men’s wedding rings. White gold looks stylish and modern, with or without stones.

Wedding diamond rings made of gold requires a good care. It can be washed by a gentle detergent such as dish washing, dipped in a little hot water and after brushing the ring just wipe it with soft cloth. Other way is to mix six parts of water with one part of domestic ammonia, and soak the ornaments for few minutes and clean it with a cotton cloth. As gold gets scratches, it requires right storage. Avoid contact of other ornaments with it. A box of jewelry is an ideal for keeping it safe, or you can just pack it in a soft cotton cloth and put it in the box.

The FURRER-JACOT collection offers varieties of exclusive gold and diamond wedding rings. Also the plain and shaped wedding rings are available in the market.

Wedding rings are a lifetime symbol of fidelity, commitment and love. It requires appropriate care and use as it can be preserved for lifetime.

For a while now I've been debating on re-branding MasterPiece Weddings. Not changing my company's name or doing anything crazy like that. I like the name - but modern'ing up my logo. Just so you think, hmph, something's different, but I can't put my finger on it...



I think over time I realized who I was and not who I thought everyone wanted me to be. Almost 16 years ago now, I created MasterPiece Weddings. It was always to help brides create the wedding of their dreams and that will never change. But with an awesometastic feel, and a modern and fresh twist.



But over time, we've developed a fun and romantical (yes, I said romantical) vision for our company. So, we updated, adjusted - but we have the same warm and gooey center that we've always had.



So without further ado, our new logo... whatcha think?

Using Services On-Site Wedding Coordinator. Most of the couples who are on a budget does not hire a wedding planner. But some couples are pressed for time and can not visit every possible place, or met with many photographers, and because it makes sense to hire someone who can actually research your ideas on your behalf. Another reason may be that the wedding will be held at the bride's or groom's home town and the couple can live quite far away. So, it's easier for them if they had a local wedding planner who will plan and coordinate everything for them, instead of the couple must continue to travel to meet the sellers. The sooner you decide to hire a wedding planner, the more value you will get your money.




Before you hire a wedding planner is worth examining whether the place that you will use will have a wedding coordinator on site. Services from the site coordinator may be charged nothing for their services is usually included in the rental fee. Having a wedding at the coordinator site where you can be a huge asset. They've seen tons of weddings performed in many different ways in the same space, some may be more successful then others. They may know the tricks and have ideas about how to create a workspace, that someone who may not be new entrants. Duty on site wedding coordinator was to ensure that your day went well. Sites in the wedding coordinator will usually meet with you for free before the wedding to discuss your ideas. He can also connect you with other vendors that match what you're looking for can save a lot of hard work. He also will help you plan an appropriate menu and adjust your budget session taste. You may have to pay for the food tasting. He will make the floor plans and providing options for your reception. On-site wedding coordinator will oversee the setup for the reception and he'll explain what's going to provide a place.




It is best to also note that the on-site wedding coordinator who you met at the beginning of your wedding plans may be left at the time of your wedding to come. This usually does not cause a problem as the venue management will ensure that all staff are professionally trained. But do not ask at the first meeting with the wedding coordinator at the site of what would happen if he left his job and how your wedding will be handled.

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Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Wedding Gown

Everyone knows that I’m all about a short wedding dress, but I just don’t think I’m feeling the “Business in the front/Party in the back” gown that Karl Lagerfeld showed for Chanel at this weeks’ Fashion Week. Maybe it was the way the model carried it, or maybe it was Zoolander on her arm that blew the fantasy for me. I just think the train and the gown don’t seem to work together (just my VERY humble opinion…)

That said, I can’t get ENOUGH of the wedding eye candy from yesterday’s Elie Saab show. Even though the designer has been under fire for having the doity noive to show an all-white collection in the exact same venue as the Chanel all-white show from only 6 months ago (gasp!), I think the entire collection was frou-frou fabulous, and any one of the looks would look gorgeous coming down the aisle.

Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Wedding Gown

Rule #4

Serve a signature drink in a pitcher or an Italian Beverage Jar! This way it's premade, and you won't be playing barmade all night.



At our last dinner party, I used an Italian Beverage Jar filled it with juice and volka, a little soda water, and tossed in a bag or cranberries... and everyone loved it! And I didn't have to mix drinks all night.



We set some bottles of red and white wine beside the jar, a few bottles of water, with cups for our guests, and this way no one had to be bartender. We could all enjoy the party.



Just have fun, it's your party too!

Top Prom Dress Designers and Formal Gowns. Beginning of each year marks the beginning of the prom planning season for many U.S. teens and their parents. Senior prom is a once in a lifetime event, and although many schools also have a junior prom - there is something special about the last formal gowns dance of your high school career. In general, adolescent girls and their mothers led the pack when it comes to choosing the perfect prom dress, accessories, hairstyles and flowers. Economic failure may have many parents looking for affordable deals on pretty dresses, but easy on the wallet. Many designers who dress realize this, and have adjusted their collections properly.




Let's see what we can expect from some of the hottest prom dresses designers for 2010!




1. Jovani: Jovani is famous for its excellent quality and high fashion collections. They have promised a dress that would praise all shapes and sizes. They pay extra special attention to detail so that they all are beaded dress hand sewn to ensure a perfect view. Although this is all about the prom, knowing that Jovani dress worn on formal gowns occasion by women of all ages. Ar beautiful dresses and they can be seen in many young Hollywood starlets. They are not afraid to play with fashion forward jewelry like feathers, sequins and beads. You can find the perfect dress for every occasion, from prom to a military ball, and even bridal wear.




2. Faviana: Faviana of New York is a family owned design house that has been in business for over 20 years. Style they are finished with excellent workmanship and innovation. They are affordable pieces, prices start from $ 200 to $ 500, and because they are so strong made, they can last for years - making it worth the investment. Unlike some other designer formal dresses, Faviana actually aims to serve women of all sizes with sizes ranging from 0 to 24W. They recently added a celebrity wedding planner David Tutera to their homes with the launch of a line of glammed out a wedding dress inspired by the Hollywood red carpet affair!




3. Alyce Designs: Alyce Designs, based from Chicago - has a collection of fun, flirty, elegant and very feminine. Which has a large variety of dresses for a formal event or special occasion. Do you need a bridesmaid dress? They have it? Quince dress? Yes - they have that too! Their prom dress collection includes a black label collection of super-sophisticated.




4. Tony Bowls Tony Bowls collection of prom dresses, pageant gowns evening gowns and perhaps the most glamorous and sophisticated so they all. This dress really capture the essence of a woman, highlight the feminine form and will have you stand out from the rest. He was quoted as saying "Tonight should be amazing fashion. Do not just be better - to be the best!". Well, he has certainly achieved that with this year collection.

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Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to share with you guys this new event happening tomorrow!

It's a fun and free event for Lela New York Wedding Blog readers.

From complimentary dance lessons to yummy cupcakes it's a fun way to celebrate your engagement!

*** Don't forget to RSVP at The Wedding Salon and tell them Lela New York sent you ;)

and ENTER CODE: LRNYC for complimentary tickets***

xoxooxx

Trunk show details :

The trunk show is being hosted at Gabriella New York Bridal Salon and Gabriella is offering brides a 10% gift towards the purchase of their gown during the trunk show!

Dates: Feb 5-7

Designer Michelle Gertzman will be on site with her new collection gowns and will also be offering brides the opportunity to custom design a one-of-a-kind gown with her – which has become a huge trend in both Chicago and NYC – It’s a unique service that’s truly built on Michelle’s passion for working with women that inspire her.

Michelle’s designs have found a following amongst the world’s fashion-savvy women and have graced the pages of Brides, In Style, Chicago Social, People , Martha Stewart Weddings, Elegant Brides, and Women’s Wear Daily to name a few. Each gown is made-to-order, therefore brides are able to choose fabric, beading and suggest subtle alterations to meet their preferences. Alternatively, brides with their own unique vision can collaborate directly with Gertzman in true Parisian couture style to design a one-of-a-kind creation.

To see more of Michelle Rahn Bridal visit www.michellerahn.com

From left to right: Juliet and Sierra (Poppies & Possies), Lela (me), Jackie (Merci New York)

From Left to Right: Jackie (Merci New York), Lela (me), Juliet and Sierra (Poppies & Possies), Vanessa Coley (Topaz Events), Tammy Golson (Tammy Golson Events)

From Left to Right Jackie (Merci New York), David Tutera, and Lela (me),

Had so much fun at the David Tutera's The Big White Book of Wedding launch last week!

I wanted to share picts, hope all who attended had fun too! :)

Sometimes you work with a client that you totally fall head over heals for... I did.

Darren and Kristina live in Chicago, but met in Gainesville. So, for them it was an obvious choice to get married here. Planning long distance is not easy, so having a local contact you can trust is a big help, and we became fast friends working together.

Their wedding was romantic, fun and delicous!

Great Vendors too:



Wedding Planner: MasterPiece Weddings

Photographer: Gina Leigh Photography

Caterer: Celebrations Catering

Rentals: Celebrations

Ceremony Venue: Baughman Center

Reception Venue: Thomas Center

Florist: Prange's Florist

Cake: KB Kakes

DJ: Wayne's World (phone: 352-262-3820)

Lauren from Every Last Detail has written a fabulous post for us. If you haven't checked out her blog, please do! It's so chock full of inspiration and fantastic advice. Some brides while planning their wedding realize their true passion for planning, and Lauren is one of those incredible women! She wrote a post for us which I'll call: I Wish I Knew As A Bride.



So without futher ado, let me introduce Lauren....



When Melissa asked me to be a guest blogger, I was so honored and excited! Of course I would do anything to help her out, especially when she's about to pop out a baby! I've learned a lot from Melissa in the past few months, and I often find myself wishing she had been my wedding planner 7 months ago. Therefore, I knew exactly what I wanted to write about when she asked me!



I've had few friends get engaged recently, and I found myself giving them a great deal of advice. I then realized that it was basically what I didn't know as a bride that I wish I had known. I learned all of this goodness by reading blogs, working in the wedding industry, and basically just educating myself. However, as a new bride, the first thought usually isn't to educate yourself…it's to grab the newest wedding magazine and start flipping through it, marking the pages of things you like. That's not a problem at all…revel in your engagement! You have to know what you like and what you want!



Throughout my wedding planning, there was more than one occasion when I caught myself thinking, "I wish I had some sort of warning or preparation so I could've known about this!" One of the reasons I started blogging was to help brides and educated them so they wouldn't have to think that same thought.



1. BLOGS! I had no clue about what wedding blogs were, how to find them, or the plethora of information they had! Photographers' blogs, inspiration blogs, and planners' blogs (such as this one) are SUCH great resources! I found SO many great ideas and inspiration on blogs…if I had found blogs earlier in my wedding planning my wedding would have been so much better! So you're on a great start by reading a blog!



2. Weddings are expensive. Just know that and be prepared. There are ways to have a great wedding without "breaking the bank", but definitely know the running price for services. Do your homework. I was in shock when I found out what the price of an average photography package was. And so were my parents. But that was because we had no idea about what photography (and everything else wedding related) entailed. When we met with other photographers and saw the similar pricing, things started to make a bit more sense. Bottom line- do your homework. It's okay to shop around, but know WHAT you're shopping for and the quality of the product/service.



3. You can plan your own wedding AND have a wedding planner! I thought that I wouldn't be able to put my own touch on my wedding if I had a planner. Then I realized that it was incredibly beneficial to have someone who knew the industry, knew vendors, and would be able to handle everything on the day of. You're still planning your own wedding. A wedding planner just helps you implement the plans! If ANYTHING, a day-of coordinator will be some of the best money you spend, because you will be able to avoid so much stress on your wedding day!



4. You aren't limited to only using vendors that are local. I didn't know this, so I only looked at vendors that were in the town that I was getting married in. Little did I know, most vendors are willing to travel! Of course it depends on how far they are traveling, but there is always a way. If there is a vendor that you want to work with who doesn't work exclusively in your town, you can most likely still work with them! It never hurts to ask!



5. Custom paper goods. Having custom invitations made is the best thing ever. You can get invitations exactly how you want them, to match your theme, style, or color scheme, for the same price (if not better) as the ones out of the big giant books. AND they look ten times better, are totally custom, and no one else will have ever received the same invitation previously (which has happened in a few occasions to my parents). There are SO MANY cool ways to have invitations made! Why wouldn't someone have custom invites made?



I learned about most of these things a little too late in my wedding planning process, which is why I felt the need to share them with you all. Of course there are more things that I wish I had known, but these are the major tidbits of information that I thought were crucial to share! My wedding was awesome, but I think it would have been even better if I had known about these things sooner!



I hope some of these tips can help you have the best wedding imaginable! Does anyone have any tidbits that you've learned along the way that you would like to add? Please do!

Beneficial Wedding Tips Speech Jokes. Are you having difficulty when it dreaming up some good ideas for wedding speech jokes as the best man? You do not need to worry because this article will provide you with lots of ideas that will help you to get the wedding party laughing. Serious speeches are a thing of the past. Therefore, you need to think of a way that can attract the attention of not only the newly weds but the whole wedding party and guests. Wedding speech jokes are great ways to Lighten Up the wedding speech and make the entire wedding more memorable.




Here are some helpful wedding tips that you can ad and make your best man speech jokes wedding a hit at the wedding and at the reception.




• When you are writing your jokes, look at the past that you have with both the bride and groom. Tell funny stories about the different things you have shared with them. Make funny observations about how different the each have habits and how they are going to affect the marriage, but in a Humorous Way. The groom is an avid Fisherman? Talk about the fisher becoming the catch. Bet he never though he would have a hook in him. These are examples of Humorous observations.




• Do not bore you audience by going on and on about the same subject. Switch up you subject every two or three jokes. No subject should be subjected to more than a couple. Moving around allows the audience to refocus and keeps them from getting bored.

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Prom night is the dream of every teenager. And while the chance prom dress means all his best clothes, strap prom dress is a bit complicated and daring. A halter dresses to try to see if you're comfortable in it and also to ensure you get a beautiful dress with great style at an affordable price. A string is considered a classic cut dress and has been used by many beautiful girls. However, not everyone can do well.




If you are truly interested in the prom gown cord and was not sure, relaxed, because there are more than ten unique designs for the strap prom halter dresses. First visit a shop that has a lot of cuts and textures to choose from and that will change the dress for you to customize your fit. Choose a halter dresses that reflects your personality but do not get lost in the style of the most popular dress like other people might be wearing the same clothes and carried better than you. One of the trendiest designs chosen girl is rope metallic prom dress that flatters your body well and can win a huge amount of adulations from all your friends.




Most strap prom dress has an asymmetrical cut straight down the side, showing off your legs silky smooth. Rope silk beaded halter dresses looks classy in a slightly curvier girls, giving them look sophisticated. While most women prefer pink and purple on prom night, choose colors that enhance you and highlight your features. Neck strap silk dress by adding a tablespoon of politeness and a little daring character. Add this gold chain lengths to attract the attention of your neck.




A rope loose clothes make the body appear more slender. Adding to the dress is a steal another way to try new and different look. Wearing your hair and have a few curls falling on your face will add glamor of the halter dresses. When shopping for a dress to take a friend along with you who knows your tastes and is not afraid to tell you how halter dress looks on you. A walk; look at the back of the dress and try as many times as you want until you find what's right for you. By Jennie Gandhi

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