Flowers and Fiddily Things!!!

So yesterday was a pretty busy day. I started the day with a trip to visit the florist who will be doing the wedding flowers. It seems after the appointment I still really have no idea which way to go. I have two designs that I really like, it's just a matter of choosing one. Both of them contain cream and baby pink roses, which is what I wanted from the start. The designs are slight different as are the flowers that go with the roses. I will keep you posted on which design I choose! Following the appointment with the florist we headed to "The Glen". We had a meeting with the Wedding Coordinator to go through things like our colour choices for chair covers and sashes ect, menus, and table decorations. It seems like everything is finally falling into place..not long to go now!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

For those of you who have been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, the rain in QLD at the moment is insane. After hearing the news last night- it looks like the rain is here to stay! The long range forecast has said this weather ain't clearing up till Winter! I guess at this point alarm bells started ringing in my head!! But then I got to thinking......yes....it does rain on your wedding days sometimes.

I guess the most important thing to keep in mind- no matter what Mother Nature throws at you is why you are there. You are marrying the man of your dreams (hopefully!), you are surrounded by your family and friends and of course don't forget the amazing dress you have on.

I spent a few minutes doing a bit of research on being prepared for a rainy wedding!

• Umbrellas- not only do they stop you from getting wet, they will also make for some stunning photographs! If it looks like rain a few days out, try colour coordinating them to the theme of your wedding.


• Appropriate Footwear - If your wedding is outdoors, or you intend on venturing out during the rain- heels and wet grass/mud do not work. Invest in a spare pare of covered in flats (it doesn't matter what they look like, no one will see them under your dress!) This will ensure your heels don't get ruined. It doesn't hurt for you and your bridesmaids to pack a spare pair just in case your wedding shoes get ruined - remember you will have to wear them for the rest of the day/night. Alternatively you could try;


• Gumboots - What a great way to get some cute photos- also practical!


• Never underestimate the power of a Shower Cap - Yes, it may look ridiculous, but a shower cap will stop your hair from getting wrecked. Try to ensure it isn't too tight.


• Water Spots - Try not to stress if you get water drops on your dress - they shouldn't show up in your photographs.


• Outdoor Ceremonies - If any part of your wedding including the photos are to be outside, ensure you are just as happy with the wet weather alternatives supplied by your venue. It could also be a good idea to invest in some umbrellas for your guests if your budget permits.

Last but not least, please ensure you bring your sense of humour. This is a must have rain, hail or shine! Nothing should 'dampen' your spirits. Remember-your wedding day will be what you make it regardless of the weather! X

Fake Bake....Part 2

For those of you who are interested, I think I have finally come to a decision in regards to the fake tan. After a LOT of backwards and forwards and many a discussions with the people close to me, I have decided against getting the fake tan. Why might you ask? In the end....it is not who I am. I don't want to look at my wedding photos in 30 years time and say what the hell was I thinking??? My partner loves me for who I am, and on the day, that is who I am going to be!!!!

Little Beauty!

This isn't exactly wedding related, by the MOR Cosmetics range has some awesome looking products that I can't wait to try. These would make the perfect gifts for Maids of Honour and Bridesmaids! Your can purchase directly from the website, or find a stockist in your area. Enjoy! X

Queensland Wedding and Bride

Just a quick post to share something very cool with you. Anyone who has even glanced sideways at a Bridal Magazine will know that they are not very wallet friendly! In my travels recently I came across a fantastic magazine that is extreamly well priced. The Queensland Wedding and Bride Magazine is 800 + pages packed full of great editorials, helpful articles, tips and pictures. The best part is that for all of this inspiration, you only pay $6.95. What a bargain! They also publish issues for Sydney and Melbourne. Happy reading! X

Brunette's have more fun??

So the time has come for me to finally do something with my hair. Before I got engaged, I had cut all of my hair off, I was so tired of maintaining it and wanted something simple and easy. For the past 14 months I have been trying to grow my hair like crazy, and being budget conscious, I cannot even remember the last time I got my hair professionally cut. In fact I was so desperate I got my lovely Mummy to chop the dead ends off!! I don't know about the rest of you, but I have had some bad experiences with hairdressers in the past. When you tell them to take a small amount off the bottom, commonly known as a trim, you come out with half your hair missing?!? In my haste to avoid this happening, I have avoided the hairdresser altogether!

Normally in winter, I seem to have the tradition of going a darker colour too, and having a lack of funds to treat myself at the hairdresser, I turned to good ol' packet hair colours (which have most definitely done the job for the past 6 months!)

It is now imperative for me to get my ass to the hairdresser, but I have come up against yet another dilemma- do I stick with the dark hair, or do I go lighter?? Foils mean a lot of maintenance, but do I just want one boring colour? So many questions need answering and it sucks when you seem to be happy with both the options. I am now turning to my blog followers and Facebook friends to help me make the choice!! Happy to accept any advice at this point....

Fake Bake....

OK, so here's this thing. I need a little help. For a long time now, I have been very anti fake tan. I have always been very critical of those over orange girls who use far too much fake tan. Being extremely pale to the point that I reflect sunlight, I have steered clear of fake tans, but with the wedding coming up, I have been trying a few spray on tans. I must admit, I do like the tans a lot, but have received some positive, and some...errrr...not so positive feedback. It is making the choice quite difficult to make as I am torn both ways.

Being pale and wearing an ivory coloured dress I feel that I will be far too washed out with my normally pale skin. But with that said, I don't want to look like an oompa loompa in my wedding photos. The latest tan I have tried has been "light" and it definately looks much better than the "medium" one I got back in November.

So...I am seeking comments from anyone that is interest. Do I go with the fake tan or not?? I really need some advice here because I don't think I can make it on my own. The photo above is with fake tan, the photo to the left is without the tan. Let me hear it....!!!