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Karen Tran is known the world over for her elegant, extravagant and inspiring floral designs. She has spent the last few years travelling the world and passing on her tricks of the trade to fellow florists, stylists and passionate green thumbs. In November 2015, Brisbane was lucky enough to host one of Karen’s masterclasses. Over two days, Karen mentored attendees as they created a romantic space through the use of floral design and event styling. The masterclass culminated in the attendees, media and VIP guests celebrating the extraordinary achievement with a Gala Dinner. Hillstone’s Grand View Room was transformed. Soft golden lighting emphasised the romantic setting. Cream roses and soft pink lilies were favoured and teamed with cascading crystal centrepieces and gold tableware. Floral panels adorned the ceiling and walls and mirrors reflected the beauty throughout the space. Every element was meticulously planned and placed. It was hard to believe the stylists and florists completed the room in just two days. The menu was created by Hillstone’s talented chefs and perfectly complemented the mood created by the opulent surrounds and live music. Karen’s visit to Brisbane was a huge success... showcasing Brisbane to the world and proving Queensland is full of creative floral designers and stylists who want to learn, experiment and take on challenges... which is exciting news for brides. If you are planning your wedding and choose a creative who has completed a Karen Tran masterclass, your celebration is sure to have the WOW factor!!! Thea Rowan, OnTrend Bridal Style Editor

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On 2 December 2015, six of Brisbane’s best stylists came together at Mirra in Fortitude Valley for Style Masters 2015 to participate in the inaugural and ultimate showdown in wedding styling. Over one hour, the chosen stylists (Amini Concepts, Styled Events, Pack A Perfect Party, Brandition, Sugared Style and Beautiful Weddings), decorated a 3x3sqm space, creating a table setting fit for the most epic of celebrations. Each look was unique, with standout features including a sleek navy and copper concept, an extravagant proliferation of bountiful blooms fit for a princess, a rustic table enlivened with deep ruby florals and a sophisticated setting in monochromatic greys and cream. The winner was Pack a Perfect Party’s Amey Rosenthal, who delivered an enticing mix of marble, custom calligraphy and geometric forms. “I looked at the styles of 2015 which have had impact, such as the introduction of geometrics, the movement to foliage over flowers, the introduction of varied chair and cutlery styles... and then gave them all a fresh, new twist,” says Amey. The end result certainly caught the judges’ eye! Images courtesy Don’t Say Cheese Photography

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“Our wedding was to be on 2 May 2014, but due to deteriorating health we moved it forward to 16 March 2014.” Emma explains: “I was working in East Timor at the time we met. I was home for a few weeks recovering from Dengue Fever and my sister and brother-in-law took it upon themselves to play matchmaker and set me up with Serge. We hit it off, but I was to return to East Timor. We continued talking, but were soon reunited when I had to return to Brisbane after a cancer diagnosis. Serge and I were thrown in the deep end. He didn’t think twice about us being together even though I had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Instead of running away, Serge proposed three months after my return to Brisbane. The proposal was not romantic in the slightest – we got engaged in bed!” Planning the wedding was a team effort: “As I was planning a wedding while trying to stay alive, my choice of having six bridesmaids was smart. They made the whole process fun and easy. All my vendors were very accommodating with the date change and ensured that I had no extra stress on my plate.” The ceremony and reception were at Boomerang Farm in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland. Emma’s Dad’s business, Ol’ School Garage, provided a vintage American car for the day. Emma’s dress was by Roz La Kelin Bridal. Emma gave her bridesmaids two rules: “pastel and chiffon”. Hair and makeup was by Hollywood Brides. The flowers were by Missy La’Belle and a family friend made the cakes. Photos by Tanya Love Photography.

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DUBAI AND THE ARABIAN DESERT EXPERIENCE

ARABIAN ADVENTURES SUNDOWNER DUNE DINNER SAFARI www.arabian-adventures.com EMIRATES has non-stop flights from Brisbane to Dubai. Allow yourself at least 4 days to experience this incredible Oasis in the Arabian Desert. www.emirates.com/au/english

RETAIL PARADISE - DUBAI MALL is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest shopping mall (based on total area) and includes 1,200 shops and an enormous aquarium... complete with sharks and divers!

LISBOA... PORTUGAL’S VIBRANT CAPITAL

WE HATE TOURISM TOURS are a well-known tour company with a difference! Their tours are creative and fun and you will experience Lisbon like the locals... a great way to see this vibrant city and the surrounding towns such as Sintra and Cascais. www. wehatetourismtours.com AIR BNB is where we found this amazing apartment in the heart of Lisbon. www.airbnb.com.au Love Tejo - Chic and Charming! Rua da Emenda 46 4º Andar Lisbon, Lisbon District 1200 Portugal “Obrigada (thank you) Raquel for the warm welcome... the delicious Portuguese tarts and green wine... and for allowing us to stay in your gorgeous apartment.”

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BARCELONA... ESPANA

HALF-DAY BIKE TOUR A great way to see the highlights of this cosmopolitan city in a short time is on a guided half-day bike tour. You will be constantly stopping at traffic lights and to take in points of interest along the way. The pace is relaxed and there are no hills to conquer. The excellent English-speaking tour guides will show you the main attractions of Barcelona - including a stop outside Gaudiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Sagrada Familia. There are no hills and the pace is easy. Stopping to have lunch (and a well-deserved drink at an outdoor beach bar overlooking the Mediterranean) is an absolute highlight. TAP Portugal flies direct from Lisbon to Barcelona (approx AUD $141 per person inc taxes) www.flytap.com

La Sagrada Familia finally has an approximate completion date... 2026 (or 2028)... more than 140 years after the first stone was laid. What would Gaudi think!!!

Park G端ell Another architectural masterpiece by the uber-talented Gaudi is Park G端ell, located in the hills overlooking the city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean. Access to the Monumental Zone of Park G端ell is limited to 400 tickets every half hour so it is best to purchase tickets (approx 7 EURO) in advance at www.parkguell.cat. A ticket will allow you to visit the most iconic parts of the park at the reserved times and go directly to the entrance checking point if you have a printed ticket or have the QR code on your smart phone or tablet. The views of the city and sea are spectacular. www.parkguell.cat

SAN SEBASTIAN... ESPANA A fast and comfortable train ride north of Barcelona will take you through the Plains of Spain to the northern coastal city of San Sebastian. The city lies at the northwest end of the Pyrenees mountain range and is close to the French border. The climate is mild all year round, with steady rainfall throughout the seasons. San Sebastian’s weather isn’t as sought after as other Spanish coastal destinations as the days are often dull and dreary with rainy periods and sunny interludes. Don’t let the weather deter you from visiting this picturesque city. Its stunning coastline makes it one of the most popular beach resorts in all of northern Spain. San Sebastian is the favourite destination for wealthy Spaniards who want to escape the tourism masses in the south of Spain. The city is sheltered by Isla de Santa Clara and bordered on one side by Mount Urgull and on the other side by Mount Igeldo and is built around the beautiful Bay de La Concha, a crescentshaped beach in the Basque Country. The open-top bus tour is a great way to see this beautiful city, but do take a brolly and a sun hat and you will probably need both before the ride is over! The tapas bars in San Sebastian are legendary and are the best way to sit, relax and enjoy the local wines while tasting the many flavours which Spain is famous for.

VIVA ITALIA... FIRENZE

Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and is the most populated city in Tuscany. Famous for its history, Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and known to be the birthplace of the Renaissance. It is easy to spend days wandering around this historic and very romantic city. And when you can drag yourself away from all this shopping and culture, there are many tours which depart from Florence to take you into the amazingly beautiful Tuscan countryside. We stayed in the heart of downtown Florence in a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment with all the modern conveniences of home. Located above a fabulous Italian Restaurant, the apartment is air-conditioned and quiet with an ensuited main bedroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grazie Alessandro for allowing us to stay in your gorgeous apartmentâ&#x20AC;? Condotta Suite 14, Piazza Signoria, Via della Condotta, Florence www.airbnb.com.au alessandro@alessandrogiuliattini.com.

TUSCANY IN ONE DAY

WALKABOUT TOURS www.walkaboutflorence.com/italy-tuscany-florence-tours Famous for a wealth of art, history, striking landscapes and outstanding produce, Tuscany really does have the best of all worlds! If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of time to spare, this tour will allow you to experience the best Tuscany has to offer on a full-day guided coach trip from Florence. There will be time to explore the Gothic city of Siena (famous for its medieval streets) on a guided walking tour which includes a visit to the Gothic cathedral. Next is a visit to an organic wine estate to enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine tasting among the Sienese Hills, where Chianti wine is produced. You will be seated at long tables on the shaded verandah overlooking the vineyards (just like the movies). After lunch you will visit San Gimignano where you can roam the maze of cobbled streets and small squares, grab a gelato and walk between San Gimignanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous 14 towers. Your final stop is Pisa, where you can make an up-close inspection of the Leaning Tower, view the Cathedral, the Baptistery and monumental Cemetery in Pisa before returning to Florence.

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A visit to Siena will transport you back to the Middle Ages. The grand cathedral, built in the 1200s, has treasured artworks and marvellous marble floors. The Piazza del Campo, the main town square (above) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also home to the Palio, perhaps the most infamous horse race in the world. This is a medieval tradition involving bareback riders racing on cobblestones. Siena is an easy day trip by train from Florence, just 43 miles away.

DAY TRIP TO CINQUE TERRE

WALKABOUT TOURS www.walkaboutflorence.com/italytuscany-florence-tours Join the only tour that takes you to the Cinque Terre on a one-day hiking trip from Florence. Hiking is the only way to truly experience the magic of the Cinque Terre. Take a break from the bustle of the city to hike this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. It’s a unique and memorable experience, exploring the only unspoilt survivor of the genuine Italian Riviera. You don’t need to be super-fit to hike on this tour. You will be hiking between two of the five villages which form Cinque Terre (which translates to Five Lands and is comprised of the five small coastal villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso in the Italian region of Liguria). At the end of the hike, you will be treated to a fabulous lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean and the hillsides covered with vineyards. There’s time to discover the villages on foot and also a train ride between villages. You can take a swim in the clear blue water at Vernazza or Monterosso and (weather permitting) a 40 minute boat ride along the Riviera, giving you a totally different perspective of this amazing region. An air-conditioned coach will be waiting to take you back to Florence.

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MILANO... MAGNIFICO !!!

Anyone who has been to Milan will tell you not to miss visiting the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) which was described by Mark Twain as ‘a poem in marble’. You won’t be able to miss it as all roads virtually lead to this Gothic masterpiece which took nearly six centuries (1386 to 1813) to complete and is the fifth largest cathedral in the world (and the largest in Italy). There is a lift outside which takes you up to the Duomo rooftops where, on a clear day, you can see the Alps. Another way to see Milan is to hop on one of the red open top tourist buses for a guided tour of downtown. Milan is one of the world’s fashion capitals, and home to both Leonardo’s Last Supper and the world’s premier opera house, La Scala. This commercial hub also boasts art galleries, excellent restaurants, hotels and designer shops. Milan is currently undergoing upgrades to prepare to host the EXPO World Fair in 2015. We stayed at a luxury serviced apartment in downtown Milan and were thrilled to be upgraded to their best suite, with the main bedroom window directly facing the magnificent Duomo... spectacular !!!

GLAMOUR APARTMENTS Passaggio Duomo, 2, Piazza del Duomo, Milano www.glamour-apartments.com www.booking.com

LAKE COMO... SPLENDIDO !!! The northern Italian resort town of Como sits at the tip of Lake Como in Lombardy. Ringed with palatial villas, manicured gardens and snow-capped Alps, Lake Como is one of the most popular day-trip destinations from Milan. Wander through the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arcaded streets and very stylish shops, and relax under the trees in the lake-front gardens before taking a cruise on the lake. Other scenic towns dotted around the 146 square kilometre lake include Bellagio, Bellano, Menaggio and Lecco. Take a ferry ride on the lake to Bellagio, which is the prettiest of these towns, and have lunch at one of the outdoor restaurants overlooking the lake. After lunch you can catch a ferry back to Como, or take a local bus. The bus ride gives you a different perspective and there are some amazing views as the bus winds its way around the glacial lake to the train station for your return trip to Milan. Our tip: Catch the first train in the morning and the last train back to Milan because once you get to Lake Como, just like George and Madonna, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave! Trains depart from Milano Centrale and it takes around one hour to arrive at the Como Lago station.

FROM MILAN TO MYKYNOS We flew from Milan to the magical island of Mykonos (via Athens) and were greeted by a courtesy vehicle to take us to one of the most beautiful resorts I have stayed in... anywhere!!! MYCONIAN VILLAS at Elia Beach Offering magnificent views of the Aegean Sea and famous Elia Beach, Myconian Villas is an exquisite all-villa luxury resort which combines minimalist elegance and high-end luxury in an alluring blend of cutting-edge art and design. Designed to offer guests ultimate privacy, total relaxation and five-star personalised services, these superb villas feature magnificent interiors, state-of the art amenities and outstanding facilities, including gourmet restaurants, private infinity pools and a world-class thalasso spa centre. We were treated to a luxury spa experience during our stay which was second to none. www.mykonosluxuryvillas.com www.myconiancollection.gr

From engagement to wedding ceremony to magnificent luxury honeymoon, the Myconian Villa Collection makes every moment unforgettable! Their white-washed private chapel, idyllic location, culinary expertise and meticulous, personalised support will make your wedding simply unique. From discreet elegance to sheer glamour, they provide the perfect ambience for a truly dreamy and romantic occasion in stunning surroundings. Their professional and welcoming staff are always on hand to assist with all details of your glorious Mykonos wedding.

Little Venice... Mykonos

Even though Mykonos has a reputation for being the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;party islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, we stayed at this beautiful resort and went to Little Venice and dined in the restaurants, drank at the bars, walked the shopping streets at night... and everything was idyllic and very romantic. Mykonos and Santorini are both ideal for destination weddings and honeymoons and each island offers something unique.

Sensational Santorini

A great way to ‘island hop’ from Mykonos to Santorini is to catch the hydrofoil and sit back in air-conditioned comfort while you are transported from one island paradise to the next. When you arrive at the port on Santorini, there will be buses, taxis and chauffeurs holding signs up everywhere. We chose to stay at OIA which is known as the best place on Santorini to see the sun setting over the Mediterranean. Caldera Villas offer traditional cliff house accommodation and are centrally located below the main street which runs through Oia. They do have a ‘plunge pool’ which is really small but is great if you don’t want to do laps, especially as many of the cliffside villas don’t have pools... and it is a long way down the steep hill to the sea.

There are so many restaurants dotted around the town of Oia and many have spectacular views over the volcano and the ocean. The sunsets are truly spectacular and people flock from everywhere on the island to experience at least one ‘Oia sunset’ during their stay. If you are lucky enough to stay at Oia, you will be spoilt with a sunset every day and you can walk to see it. While on Santorini, you have to experience a donkey ride. The donkeys are quite large (more like horses) and very well looked after. A highlight of staying at Caldera Villas is the donkeys walk right past the pool on their way down to the port to collect tourists. They can also take you to the restaurants along the water’s edge where you can eat delicious local seafood with the Mediterranean virtually lapping at your feet. If you don’t want to take a donkey ride back up the steep hill, there are taxis available, but it is definitely an experience you won’t forget... hold on tight and enjoy the ride!

A definite must-do is a sunset sailing trip out to the volcano on a catamaran. The boat stops for everyone to swim to a couple of beaches along the majestic cliffs of Santorini and then enjoy a BBQ cooked on the boat by the staff (and washed down with Ouzo) before setting sail towards the volcano for an amazing sunset.

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Caldera Villas will give you an authentic Santorini experience... this is the view from these quaint cliff house dwellings, a few steps down the cliff from the restaurants and busy shopping streets of Oia.

Santorini Sunrise

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