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Our friends....Celebratzio xoxo

26/2/2014

♥ We love Celebratzio ♥

When you close your eyes and imagine your Wedding day, the dress, your husband to be and well.....all that good stuff, do you imagine it to be exciting, full of those amazing first date butterflies? With Celebratzio that's what we want to help create for you, with gorgeous styling, fireworks with your initials and hearts, with wedding planning and coordination to seal the night with perfection just for you. Weddings aren't just a job for us, its one day, one chance and one amazing opportunity to give you everything you've dreamt of and more. From the moment you say I do til' the day you send your thank you's, we'll be there for both of you.

Why hire your own Coordinator/Planner?
* We work for you not the venue
* We coordinate the whole wedding and not simply the venue portion
* We sort out the issues between yourself and vendors including the venue
* We are the ones you call when you want to scream, cry or vent because a vendor double books you, cant deliver when discussed, says no when they've said yes.
We offer the above and so much more. We are on your side and want to make your wedding day all you dreamt it would be.

Contact
Rebecca Mander | 0409 943 182 | Rmander@celebratzio.net | www.celebratzio.net | Instagram @celebratzioevents | www.facebook.com/Celebratzio

Photo Credit D.L.Roser, Photographer & Celebratzio Wedding and Events

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Rebecca with our gorgeous mutual customers
Nicole & Daniel Fry
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A wedding made of perfection!!!!
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Saturday, 7th September 2013
Cedar Creek Falls,
Tamborine Mountain

20 Questions from Bride to be, Lisa-Marie

25/2/2014

20 Questions from Bride to be, Lisa-Marie

Lisa-Marie & Brenton {To be married}
1. Tell us your story, how did you meet, fall in love & become engaged?
Brenton and I met in December of 2005, it was a fairy tale meeting, his sister had just moved across the road from me and we instantly hit it off. She asked if I wanted to come with her and her two preschool aged boys to the shops, which I obliged. I stayed out the front with the kids as my new neighbour ran into the shops to pick up a few things. While I was outside waiting for her to return, a gorgeous guy who had every physical trait I had dreamt of in my perfect partner came straight up to me and started chatting to the kids (which I thought was adorable) I couldn't say much as I was too shy at the time. My new neighbour came out of the shops and introduced me to her brother, Brenton. That night he and I hung out and realized we had a lot in common, same friends, lifestyle, values - it was just perfect. Before I left he asked me if he could kiss me and we have been together ever since. In April of 2013 Brenton got down on one knee and asked me to marry him of course I said yes!
2. How long before your wedding date did you start planning?
Being that we have been together for so long we only wanted a short engagement. So we started planning the very next day. We were hoping to have it all done in a few months, but soon realizing it was a very big job and neither of us have any experience in event planning we decided to enlist the help of several wedding services.
3. Was there any special significance on the date you chose for your wedding?
Brenton and I met on the 23rd. We thought it would be a fun little number to play with so our engagement was the 23rd of august 2013 and our wedding will be the 23rd of august 2014.
4. How did you determine your guest list?
We knew straight away that we needed to keep the wedding list to around 80 and to do that I had to prioritize the attendees. The way it all panned out was friends that I had not seen more than twice in the year leading up to the wedding would not be invited. I did however invite all of our families to be there for our big day.
5. Where is the location of your wedding & what made you choose this location?
Brenton and I had looked at more than ten venues and had not been won over until we went to Eves on the River, Brisbane. When we arrived atop the building was New Zealand written in bold, which I thought was kind of cool seeing as I grew up there. Then as we went inside we noticed the restaurant was decorated in "the bird of paradise" floral arrangements, which, fittingly so, is Brenton’s PNG national flower. So for the venue to be so perfectly fitting to both our heritages, we just couldn't say no. The owner came and had lunch with us and everyone was just so lovely. Truly has been the easiest decision yet.
6. How many bridesmaids do you have, what do they mean to you?
I have 5 bridesmaids. They all represent a stage in my life that have helped me to be the person I am today. They are my very best friends and have been so helpful throughout the wedding planning.
7. Describe some of your favourite wedding details & how you came up with them?
My all-time favourite detail of my wedding is my order or service cards, complete with handmade confetti! Eliza and I had a big chat and came up with the brilliant idea of adding a pocket of confetti to my order of service cards, to be handed out to everyone at the ceremony.
8. Tell me about your experience with Invitation Designs by Eliza?
Eliza has been integral to my planning process. Not only has she been completely available to me at any time of the day or night, she has also put me in contact with other wedding vendors who have now also become integral to the overall theme of my wedding. She has been so very approachable and has helped me to achieve my dream of a unique and memorable wedding.
9. What Invitations & Stationery did you order through Invitation Designs by Eliza? What did you love about them?
I have ordered everything from invitations, including wishing well and rsvp cards to thank you tags, love date frames, seating charts, wedding signs and more! I find myself continually adding to my order as Eliza is always evolving as a business person, she is such a creative person and is always coming up with new and brilliant ideas. My favourite piece is the order of service cards, but In saying that, everything is beautiful.
10. How long before/ or do you plan to send out your Save the Date Cards & Invitations?
I handed my wedding save the date cards out at my engagement party and announced in the speech that night that this time next year we would be all gathered again to witness Brenton and I take the plunge!
11. How far ahead did you book things for your wedding?
As soon as I knew what I wanted I went ahead and booked. Being that I didn't have an endless supply of money I looked for businesses that allowed payment plans. The freedom of being able to pay things off meant that I could lock in aspects of my wedding without having thousands up front. I think the earliest I booked was 15 months prior to the wedding.
12. Are you having a wishing well, gift registry or other?
We are an established couple with two children so a registry wasn't for us. We thought a wishing well would be best suited and anything we received could go toward buying a house.
13. What online sources have helped inspire & plan your wedding?
Google images and pinterest have been my best friend during the planning process! As well as being a member of a few bridal groups on Facebook.
14. How did blogging about your wedding planning experience help this process as a whole?
Being able to bounce ideas off other brides in similar situations has been a priceless resource for me. It has given me the opportunity to seek advice and nurture some of my own ideas to help them become a reality. Being a part of a community of like minded brides to be has been the backbone of my wedding planning experience.
15. What is your wedding inspiration? (Think decor, overall theme & feel of the day, etc.)
I didn't want to label the wedding as a certain style but if I had to I would definitely say I have themed and dressed according to the Gatsby style. Lucky I have some very talented vendors who have been able to create the style without it looking cheap or cheesy.
16. What (or who) helped you most in your planning process the most?
Throughout the process of planning my wedding I have used the Facebook wedding groups as my bible. Speaking with other women and hearing out their problems and ideas have helped me to have a better understanding of the wedding industry and also provided me with inspiration to further the finer details with my own wedding.
17. What was the most important thing to you when deciding whom to work with for your wedding?
Definitely word of mouth and recommendations. Of course price and budget had to come into the final decision as well.
18. What is something you have learned throughout the planning process you didn’t know before hand?
As a person who likes to get everything done myself, I guess like a little bit of a control freak, I have learnt to let go and trust my suppliers. Thankfully Eliza has made this so easy for me, being so flexible and approachable; she has made the whole experience stress-free by being confidant in her work and flexible with my needs!
19. What advice do you have for other brides who are starting to plan their wedding?
It's never too early to start planning! If I could have a do over and was more patient I would stretch out the whole wedding planning process over a few years so that you can actually sit back and relax and enjoy your engagement!
20. How are you going with your wedding budget? Will any decisions need to be changed to keep within your budget? Do you have a set budget or does it keep changing?
We started off with a wedding budget of about 20 thousand. Knowing that we definitely wanted to enter the wedding debt free we weren't prepared to obtain a loan. However, after crunching numbers and falling in love with more and more wedding "accessories" we knew that for the style we loved we would have to save more! We tightened the draw strings and might run a bit too close for comfort with finances, but we will have the wedding of our dreams and the marriage of everyone's dreams!
Wedding Secrets...
1. Biggest splurge?
The venue! A lot more than I had expected to pay, but also more perfect than I could have ever imagined.
2. Best supplier so far?
Eliza has been amazing! Helping me with more than just stationery, offering advice and personal experience. Eliza has become personally invested in making sure my wedding will be everything that I hope for.
3. Favourite purchase so far?
I love my brooch bouquets, simply stunning! Tied for first place is the order of service cards with handmade confetti!
4. Any DIY / Unique Ideas?
Avoid DIY if you want a stress free day! My advice is let it be someone else's problem!
5. Number of guests? 80
6. Wedding budget? Upwards of $25,000.00

A Rustic Wedding with a Splash of Vintage Charm

24/2/2014

A rustic wedding with a splash of vintage charm

Nicole and Daniel (parents of two adorable little boys)
were married at Cedar Creek Lodges, Mt Tamborine on 7th September 2013

"Anyone who knows us knows we are both very laid back people and we wanted our wedding to represent that along with our romance and love for each other, our family and our friends. After 19 months of planning we celebrated with 50 of our closest family and friends in a very personalised, warm and romantic day in the rainforest.

From the moment you walk down the path into the Rainforest Amphitheatrewhere the ceremony was held you instantly are taken back by the ambience of the rainforest with the dappled sunlight and trickling water in the background. The Island Glade is where the reception was and again was surrounded by lush green rainforest and illuminated by dimly lit lighting, candles and a creekside bonfire. The food Cedar Creek served for dinner was divine and melted in your mouth. Overall the venue was perfect and I would highly recommend it.
What took the venue and the wedding to another level was not only the amazing suppliers who we used but the personal touches we added to everything and all the handmade goodies I spent days/weeks making.

Eliza from Invitation Designs by Eliza and Rebecca from Celebratzio are the two suppliers whom without my day wouldn’t have been half of what it was or what I pictured it to be.
When I got referred to Eliza (Invitation Designs by Eliza) from Rebecca I knew she would be the perfect lady to help with my stationery. Not only was she so willing to bend over backwards to make a few different samples, she actually listened to what I wanted and went above and beyond to make them better than I ever had imagined. She has been an absolute gem to work with and her work is incredible which is probably why I couldn’t stop ordering things. So far (trust me there will be more) Eliza has made our Invitations, Wishing well cards, RSVP cards, Seating chart, Name tags, Thank you tags, 3 Sided table numbers, Grooms card, Bridesmaid frames, Wishing tree frames, Frames for my husband, Love map frame, Vows frame, Cards bunting, Thank you cards, Abstract frame, the list truly is endless and I cannot rave enough about how much of a stationery goddess Eliza is.

Rebecca's (Celebratzio) planning over the year was meticulous. Her support was constant. Her suggestions were inspired. Her inside knowledge on suppliers was a dream. She was the best investment we made for our day of celebration. She planned around OUR vision of our wedding, rather than plan HER vision of our wedding, which meant that although we had ‘help’, everything was completely ‘us’. Because of her support, we had the most relaxed and enjoyable day. Everything was planned, decorated and organised so perfectly.

I have walked away from my wedding not only being extremely over the moon with how it turned out and counting down the days till I can plan our 10 year renewal but with some amazing new friends. These ladies may not be the cheapest on the market but they are also far from the most expensive and I believe you pay for quality. With these girls you definitely get the best quality as they both absolutely love what they do and put 110% into everything they do."
Written by Nicole F

Check out Rebecca from Celebratzio - www.facebook.com/Celebratzio

Nicole & Daniel -
One gorgeous couple with a pure & kind heart.
I don't consider them just a customer, I consider them a
friend for life, someone who I know will always love
my work & will be there for those personal times too.
Thank you for trusting me with the most romantic day of your lives. Love your blog, thank you from the bottom of my heart Eliza :-) xoxoxoxo

Six Questions

24/2/2014

Six Questions from Bride to be, Natasha

Natasha & Deane {To be married}
1. Tell us your story, how did you meet, fall in love & become engaged?
Deane and I meet online and only after a week of chatting we meet up one night at Kingston train station as he was going to a concert with his mum. There was something special from the beginning of us dating and I knew it (even though the first 2 weeks of us officially dating I was in Fiji lol) We went down to the shops for a tin of tomatoes but I noticed the jewellery store had a $1 sale so I wanted to try on items. Deane was looking at the rings. Well I got my $1 ring and picked up my engagement ring though I wasn’t allowed it then. I knew he wanted to ask my dad firstly, so I wasn’t expecting it for a while. The next night I fell down the stairs and broke my ankle and 3 weeks later I was booked into have an operation to add pins and plates cause it was a bad brake. I was sitting in the chair and he was being sweet and asking how much I love him and then he kissed me and when I opened my eyes there was the ring.
2. Was there any special significance on the date you chose for your wedding?
We chose our date as it was the date we started dating each other, though we didn’t want the Monday which was the 5th. I am born on the 5th and Deane is the 3rd so that is how we picked the date as it has a special meaning to us.
3. Where was the location of your wedding & what made you choice this location?
We will be getting married in the Lutheran Church in Beenleigh as it has special meaning to me. Its where my parents were married and my ma and pop were married. I was Baptised there too. So with all the family meaning it was a done deal.
4. How many bridesmaids do you have, what do they mean to you?
I will be having 6 bridesmaids with who all are special to me. I have Jessica who I have known for around 10 yrs who we worked together. My sister cause I love her, my sis in law as she means a lot to me. My friend Mandy we are pretend wifies and have only know each other for 4 yrs but it’s like we had known each other for years and two good friends from high school, Silvia and Alex, we just laugh and have good times no matter what.
5. What Invitations & Stationery did you order through Invitation Designs by Eliza? What did you love about them?
I have ordered my save the date card from Eliza. I love how it brings the colours of the wedding and the theme together. I can’t wait to hand them out.
6. How long before do you plan to send out your Save the Date Cards & Invitations?
I will be sending the save the date cards out around 12 months before the wedding and the invites 6 to 9 months before the wedding as we have interstate people coming up

Why choose Red, Orange, Yellow or Green

24/2/2014

Do you want to know the background of beautiful colours like Red, Orange, Yellow or Green?

Please read our colour expert Melanie's blog below... :-)

By studying colour, the advice I can give you is to choose a colour you really love for your wedding – this way you can’t go wrong.
Then choose a second colour you love & find a way to make those colours work together. An idea that works well is choosing a max of three colours – the main colour (about 65 to 70%) plus a supporting colour (about 25%) then add an accent colour (about 5 to 10%).
Another idea is to find inspiration by creating a board with pictures of items you would like to incorporate into your wedding. Go through bridal magazines & read articles on weddings to find the things you love. This could include colours, invitation ideas, flowers, wedding gowns, bridesmaid’s dresses etc.

A little insight of colour phycology for your wedding…
{Red} creates passion, energy & excitement as well as high energy & lots of action.
Red in your wedding colours identifies you as extroverted, confident & optimistic. As red is an attention-getting colour, whichever way you look at it, you will be noticed & will be the centre of attention – which of course is perfect for your wedding day.
{Orange} is an uplifting, optimistic, positive & motivational colour which exudes warmth & happiness. Orange in your wedding colours will create a friendly & social mood with lots of chatting amongst the guests, laughter, fun & enthusiasm. Choosing orange means you are independent & competitive, assertive, extroverted & always on the go.
{Yellow} is illuminating & uplifting, relating to the mind & the intellect. Yellow in your wedding colours will create a warm, welcoming, cheerful & happy mood which will lift up the spirits of your guests. If you have chosen yellow as your wedding colour, you are creative with many original ideas and thoughts, but with much practicality – this is not the colour of the fantasy dreamer, more the practical idealist.
{Green} is a colour of rebirth, renewal, growth & it balances the emotions. Green in your wedding colours will create a calming & restful mood with enough warmth to encourage a feeling of unity & togetherness among the guests. If you have chosen green for your wedding colour you are a very nurturing & compassionate person, loving yourself & others unconditionally – you will plan your wedding for all your family & friends as much as for yourself.

Written by Melanie xo

Some helpful advise on choosing your colours

24/2/2014

Do you need help in picking your Wedding Colours?
Our very talented customer Melanie who has a Diploma in Interior Design & Decoration has a few words on what you can do to make your wedding truly magical by the use of colour...

♥ Choosing your wedding colours may firstly feel a little daunting, especially if you are not the creative type of visually orientated.

By specifying a colour & theme it can add to your overall wedding & give a sense of visual unity.
It can help appear to make your wedding seem more elegant & more expensive than it really is.

A lot of Brides & Grooms begin to base their wedding colours on a favourite colour or shade.
It is quite popular to choose one primary colour & one or two accents. It is also a good idea to think about other factors about your wedding day.
•          Does the reception or ceremony location have strong colours or a particular theme?
•          Are you having a particular type of flower?
•          Have you chosen your bridesmaids dresses?
•          What season is your wedding in?
    o   Spring & summer weddings are usually popular pastels & bright colours.
    o   Winter weddings are more popular for the deep purples, burgundies, grey-greens & silver.
    o   Autumns most popular colours are harvest tones – orange, reds & yellow.

It is a good idea to avoid too much black, while it is sophisticated, too much black in your wedding & it gives the feel or a funeral rather than a celebration.
It is a good idea to balance the black with a bright colour or crisp white.

Remember to choose colours that best represent your personalities, don’t go for colours that have worked for someone else on Pinterest & online blogs; instead choose colours that you feel comfortable around that you will appreciate for years to come.

Written by Melanie xo

Ten Questions

24/2/2014

Ten questions from Wife, Megan

Megan & Tj { Married 24.01.2014 }
1. Tell us your story, how did you meet, fall in love & become engaged?
I met my husband one night when I was supposed to go to the movies with a girlfriend and she got a phone call from her boyfriend asking us if we wanted to go camping. I wasn't very keen on it but I still went! He picked us up in a tinney from the broadwater and we went over to wave break for the night. The moment I knew I was in love with him was 14th Feburary 2007 when he gave me a heartfelt card and an amazing massage even after he was at work all day. We had spoken about getting engaged in the furture and after being together for only 5-6.5 months we went and bought an engagement ring and he proposed that night as I was too impatient.
2. Was there any special significance on the date you chose for your wedding?
The date we finally chose to get married means a lot to my in laws. It is the wedding anniversary of my husband’s parents and his mum is no longer with us. He was the only child not to have his mum there to see him get married!
3. Where was the location of your wedding & what made you choose this location?
We chose to have our ceremony down at Pat Fagan Park at Coolangatta and Reception at Twin Towns Resort. We chose to have it down there as we wanted somewhere with a lookout and a view of the beautiful coastline and we enjoy spending time down there as a little family. We chose the visions room because of how big the room was as we didn't want it to be too cramped for our guests. We ended up having our ceremony inside the visions room as the weather wasn't being very nice.
4. How many bridesmaids did you have, what do they mean to you?
I had three bridesmaids. I had my cousin as my maid of honour. She was absolutely amazing on the day. She is and always will be my best friend even miles apart from each other. I then had my sister in law as a bridesmaid. She is more a sister then an in law. She has been there for me through everything good or bad. Lastly I had my childhood friend as a bridesmaid. She is and always will be my best friend. We have been through a lot together. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for her!
5. Tell me about your experience with Invitation Designs by Eliza?
I stumbled across Invitation Designs by Eliza one day when I was on Facebook. I had a look at the beautiful work she did and I knew she was the one who would make our wedding invitations. She is very professional and put hers whole heart and soul into everything she does.
6. What Invitations & Stationery did you order through Invitation Designs by Eliza? What did you love about them?
I ordered my wedding invitations, wishing well cards, seating chart and a memory frame. When I had a sneak peek of them I was blown away by them. I couldn't believe how beautiful they were and how she incorporated my colours into them was amazing. I look at them every day and I love them even more.
7. How did you tame your wedding day nerves?
To be very honest I was not nervous on the day of the wedding. I had my girls, mum and hair and makeup artist saying I was very calm and didn't seem nervous. I think was i was more excited as it had been a long time coming.
8. What was your wedding inspiration? (Think decor, overall theme & feel of the day, etc.)
I never really had a theme in mind. I didn't want the typical beach theme wedding. We focused more on the colours of my wedding dress and the bridesmaid dresses. We wanted a relaxed and fun loving wedding. The day went to plan with how we wanted it minus the weather!
9. What is something you have learned throughout the planning process you didn’t know before hand?
I learnt that people in the wedding business are so busy with other celebrations and that you can't expect a reply or answer from them with a day. You need to give them time for things. Also that once you mention weddings the price of things go up and that there are so many businesses out there just for the money.
10. What was your favourite thing about your wedding?
My favourite thing about my wedding was finally becoming Mrs Ditcham after 7 years and so many failed attempts. Also having all our loved ones there and having my two best friends standing next to me! The day was amazing and wouldn't change anything about it!
Wedding Secrets...
Biggest Splurge: would be our wedding rings.
Best Supplier: There are a few D. Strapps Photography, Invitations Designs by Eliza, Heather Thiele Celebrant ,Kelie Masters Decorator
Favourite Purchase: the little things to make it personal and to place around our house
DIY/Unique Ideas: A family friend made the bridal party their own personal wine glasses to match our outfits. A canvas with photos of our loved ones who have passed away
Number or Guests: We had roughly 55 guests who attended. A perfect number for our wedding.
Budget: Not exactly sure what our budget came to because we didn't have to pay for some stuff as our wonderful families paid for some stuff.

Ten Questions

24/2/2014

Ten questions from Wife, Fiona

Fiona & Simon {Married 24.01.2014}
1. Tell us your story, how did you meet, fall in love & become engaged?
Simon & I met 6 weeks after I moved to the UK. I was initially only going to live there for 1 year but ended up living there for over 7 years, buying a house, get dual citizenship & having our son Joshua. Just after Joshua was born we decided to move to back to Melbourne. Simon had only been here briefly when he backpacked around in the early 90's so he was putting a lot of faith in me! We settled in here well & last February Si surprised me with a proposal at Inverloch beach. So after nearly 10 years together, including the birth of our gorgeous son, we were getting married!!
2. How long before your wedding date did you start planning?
As Simon's parents were due to visit in January 2014 to see Joshua start school, we set our date for 24 January 2014. We had 11 months to plan.
3. How many bridesmaids did you have, what do they mean to you?
I had a maid of honour & a bridesmaid. My cousin was my maid of honour. Since I was little I always said I'd have my older cousin as my maid of honour & it was so special to finally be able to ask her & have her a part of our big day. We've always been very close & she was the most amazing support during the planning process. My bridesmaid was my best friend from the UK. As soon as Si proposed I knew I wanted her to be a part of our day.... If they were able to make the trip. She is also Joshua's godmother & has been a major part of my life these last 10 years. I was so excited when she said she would be coming & was very accommodating whilst planning via face time!!
4. What Invitations & Stationery did you order through Invitation Designs by Eliza? What did you love about them?
Our wedding was a small intimate simple affair but I knew I wanted lovely items on the tables in the form of table numbers. I asked Eliza to produce these to co-ordinate with our colour scheme/theme. The finished products were amazing & Eliza could not have been more helpful, making that side of things easy. I loved them so much I asked Eliza to produce a seating plan to match & it was gorgeous!!!!! We had a lot of comments on these items on the night. Thank you so much Eliza.
5. How far ahead did you book things for your wedding?
I'm a very organised person so I loved the wedding planning process. From day one I figured out the things I could organise in advance & made sure they were done. If you are having your dress made you need to realise that it takes a good couple of months to make the dress & then allow time for alterations.
6. What online sources helped inspire & plan your wedding?
The resources that helped me a lot was Pinterest, Facebook & the bride magazines. By going through these you get a feel for what you like & a vision in your head. But you have to remember - your day doesn't have to look like a magazine shoot. You can take elements from these resources & work with them to create what you want. I also had fun at the bridal expos!
7. What was your wedding inspiration? (Think decor, overall theme & feel of the day, etc.)
Our wedding didn't really have a major theme.... I love lace so I guess it took on a vintage feel. Also my dress wasnt the 'normal' & we wanted to reflect that. At the end of the day we just wanted something simple, yet elegant. A day for everyone to celebrate & have fun!
8. What (or who) helped you most in your planning process the most?
Simon helped me the most to plan our wedding. He was totally involved in everything - apart from the dress. I consider myself lucky to have had such a helpful partner!! My mum & maid of honour were also fantastic. People realised that this was our day & pretty much left it to us unless asked!
9. What is your best piece of advice for other brides?
The best advice I can give others is to understand that this your day - no one else's.... If people don't like what you are planning, bad luck. And at the end of the day, the main thing is your getting married....don't stress too much over little things you can't change.
10. What was your favourite thing about your wedding?
My favourite thing about our wedding was that I married the man of my dreams who I adore & I know adores me. We had the most fantastic, relaxed day where we were able to celebrate with close family & friends from Australia & the UK.
Wedding Secrets..
Biggest Splurge: wedding dress. I loved the whole process of choosing, fittings etc... Worth every penny to have something that's fits you so perfectly & makes you feel special.
Best Supplier: Eliza & L'Amour Bridal Boutique. Joint because the service from both was amazing.
Favourite Purchase: again, my wedding dress. Loved it sooo much!
DIY/Unique Ideas: none really... Just do what suits your wedding best. And if you can get people to do things for you instead of stressing yourself out then go for it! Don't put pressure on yourself.
Guests: 43
Budget: $9000

Ten Questions

23/2/2014

Ten Questions from Bride to be, Cassandra

Cassandra & Darren {To be married}
1. How long before your wedding date did you start planning?
We started planing our wedding before he popped the question (I was actually going to propose to him on our 7th anniversary but he proposed on my birthday:-)) I would say a good six months before
2. Was there any special significance on the date you chose for your wedding?
Our wedding date is actually our 8th anniversary of when we first got together
3. How did you determine your guest list?
Our guest list is mainly our closest friends and family
4. Describe some of your favourite wedding details & how you came up with them?
My dress - found a beautiful dress and had it made just how I wanted it. My invites - Eliza took all my ideas and made something beyond my wildest dreams (and I have only Seen the sample) can't wait to get my hands on all my goodies
5. How many bridesmaids do you have, what do they mean to you?
In the wedding planning process we decided to avoid the whole drama of choosing bridesmaids we decided to not have any. Instead having my three children walk down the aisle ahead of me and our mums sign the registry.
6. Are you having a wishing well, gift registry or other?
We are having a bird cage. And using the money for our first wedding anniversary honeymoon cruise.
7. What is your wedding inspiration? (Think decor, overall theme & feel of the day, etc.)
Our wedding inspiration came from us really our colours are both our favourite colours. We then found our easel and bird cage which look vintage so we are calling our wedding theme a modern take on vintage
8. What (or who) helped you most in your planning process the most?
Darren has been my rock during the whole planning process to date. We have made our day what we want and all planning has been a joint effort
9. Tell me about your experience with Invitation Designs by Eliza?
Eliza has been a god sent from the first point of contact she has been nothing but helpful, professional and creative. When I talk to my friends about my invites I say my friend Eliza is making them she is just like one of the family so down to earth
10. What was the most important thing to you when deciding whom to work with for your wedding? (Suppliers, feelings, family)
Suppliers have been relatively easy to find and decide on so far we have had if they have been helpful and understanding and we liked what they were offering that's what we went for. Only had issues with one problem with suppliers to date and that was our reception venues caterer not showing up for meetings we had organised so looking for new reception venues
Wedding Secrets...
Biggest splurge: If all goes to plan and we end up booking the reception venue we are looking at at the moment that will be our biggest splurge
Best supplier: Would have to be Eliza and our Celebrant both have made us feel great about what we had planned and have been very accommodating to all our little changes we required about
Favourite purchase: Would be my dress which was the start of our inspiration
DIY/ unique ideas: My unique idea would have to be my colour choices red and Cadbury purple are not commonly seen together and just blows people's minds when I say that's the colours we are having
Number or guests: 50
Wedding budget: $10,000-$15,000

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From the moment I first started chatting to Eliza, I knew she was perfect for creating the wedding invites of my dreams. I felt she was just as excited about the whole process as I was, which was such a great feeling. It was like chatting to one of my close friends!
The passion and attention to detail she shows in her work shines through with everything she skilfully creates. I am so incredibly in love with my invites. I wanted my guests to receive an insight to the romantic and classy feel of my wedding, and this has been captured perfectly. I will also tie other handmade pieces by Eliza into my wedding reception, which will add another very special touch to the big day.
I would not hesitate to whole heartily recommend Eliza to everyone looking for beautifully personalised pieces for all your special occasions! {Bree & Greig}

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