Whether you are planning your wedding or organising a large charity function, you might wonder whether to handle the event yourself or hire a professional event planner. While do it yourself events have become quite popular, and many are perfectly lovely, hiring an event planning company removes a great deal of the stress. Forgotten items,…
If you are throwing a major bash but have no time to plan, it is easy to become bogged down and overwhelmed. Yet any special event, even a formal wedding, can be accomplished in less than two weeks. The key is to clear the clutter and focus on what truly matters. Follow this 10 step…
In 2014, the average cost for a wedding in Australia was $36,200. Parents contributed to the costs of just over half the weddings, which were financed through a combination of savings, credit cards, and loans. Roughly 50% of the money was spent on the venue, food, and alcohol, and nearly 10% on wedding attire. Most…
If you are newly engaged, congratulations! You are embarking on the biggest adventure of your life. Your initial feelings of love, happiness, and contentment may quickly turn to anxiety and even fear as you contemplate the process of planning your wedding. Fortunately, like any big task, breaking it down into small segments can keep it…
While a timeless formal wedding never goes out of style, many couples today choose specific themes. Selecting a theme helps guide most of your decisions, from the type of seating you will provide to the catering menu. Wedding themes are often fashioned around the couple’s favourites hobbies, from video games to sports, but more general…
A marquee provides a lovely blank canvas for planning almost any sort of outdoor party. From black tie formality to casual fun, your options are limited only by your imagination. With so many possibilities, it can be tough to decide where to begin. Choosing a theme can help guide all of your decisions, from chairs to glassware to food. Here are…
Planning an event is often overwhelming and confusing. Whether you want to have the wedding of the year or a party that your guests will remember for a lifetime, it seems that you must make a seemingly endless list of decisions. Fortunately, keeping a few simple strategies in mind will help guide your decision-making process…
Hiring a marquee provides a touch of elegance for any wedding. Whether you envision an elegant, classic garden party or a sleek and contemporary ultra-modern wedding, a marquee allows you to turn an expanse of grass into the perfect venue. Yet hiring a marquee for your wedding can be a bit frightening, as it means…
Shopping for wedding vendors can be confusing. You are in the market for someone who not only shares your vision, but has the knowledge and experience to bring it to life at a reasonable price. When you finally find someone with whom you click, you are probably eager to sign on the dotted line. Before…
Is It Worth Taking Out a Loan to Pay for My Wedding? Wedding costs are skyrocketing in Australia and across the globe, with the average Australian wedding now reaching an eye-popping $65,482. While many wedding couples never come close to that sum, paying for a wedding can be a real struggle for families. A wedding…
