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GIRL GANG: No matter how big the bridal party is, there are tricks to being a good bridesmaid.

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Firstly, money is an important factor for many of us, and if your budget is tight, be sure to communicate what you can and can’t afford to the bride early on, so each of you know where you stand and you don’t end up resenting each other.

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in reach for as many guests as possible.

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Being accommodating and being a peacemaker – without being a doormat for the bride or other bridal party members – is also important to help lessen the stress on the bride.

But if you have a lot going on in your own life – or personal dramas do crop up – remember, the bride is still your friend, so let her know if you need to step back or take a break from preparations.

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Country romance leads to an intimate wedding THE recent rural wedding of Emma and Chase Williams was the culmination of a romance that began eight years ago.

Chase was a childhood friend of Jamie, Emma’s sister’s fiance, and the pair met at Jamie’s 21st birthday party, the romance blossoming months later when the couple were with friends attending the Deni Ute Muster.

Chase’s proposal came on Christmas 2016, while their children Charlotte and Hunter were unwrapping their presents in the couple’s recently purchased home.

The couple wanted an intimate wedding focused on family and friends, and their October wedding reflected that, including Emma wearing a white formal maxi dress she found on eBay. The couple decided not to have the traditional wedding party, instead having Emma’s daughter and niece being flower girls and having her father walk her down the aisle.

“Basically all we wanted was a small quick and easy ceremony and then a big party afterwards,” Emma said, adding that they had around 55 guests, all close family and friends.

“To us our wedding doesn’t need to be flash and expensive - we just want to have a great time and celebrate with loved ones.”

The ceremony and reception was held at Emma’s parents’ property in the North East town of Granya.

To capture their special day, the couple hired Carmela Parkin, who runs A Beautiful Eye from her new premises at Unit 1/856 Leslie Drive in North Albury.

“Carmela has been great to work with, she is very down to earth and seems to

RURAL BACKDROP: Chase and Emma Williams on their wedding day.

understand what we want,” Emma said.

“She has listened to what I want and given us some great ideas.”

Carmela has been working as a professional photographer in the North

East for several years, including regularly photographing weddings, and is happy to tailor a package with couples to create their desired coverage for their event.

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Wedding trends going strong WHILE individual tastes make each wedding unique, there are a number of trends continuing to make waves at weddings around the world, according to the International Academy of Wedding and Event Planning (IAWEP).

Some of these include: Vintage style Vintage inspired eras are dominating many weddings, from old Hollywood glamour to time periods such as the 1940s and 1960s.

Single style bars The food and liquor industry has seen a surge in single style bars.

Instead of a general open bar, newlyweds often pare down to one type of cocktail, and items like bourbon and whiskey bars, rose bars and tequila stations have also been popular.

Make way for velvet Jewel toned velvet has hit the wedding scene as the hot fabric of the year, and is surprisingly versatile, adding a dose of glamour to more minimalist spaces and a textural counterpoint to more organic ones.

Cutting-edge curves Hard, straight lines have been all the rage for furniture in the past few years, but now, curving silhouettes with full, soft-bodied cushions represents the shape of things to come, as we see a move to more low-slung cozy couches in décor.

Move aside, Mid-Century Modern Already popular in the bar and restaurant scene, Nouveau Art Deco is big.

Expect bold, geometric shapes to partner with a 1920s style spin on minimalism.

Vegan goes mainstream Changing tastes and preferences have seen a big increase in vegan and vegetarian menus, and not just as special dietary requests.

Communication revolution While emails are still the main way that wedding professionals stay in touch with their clients, social media platforms have become more prevalent.

Many people are also finding and sourcing their vendors through the medium of social media as well.

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For a wedding to remember forever LET the professional staff help you create a memorable wedding day with a personalised wedding package at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort (YMGCR), which they describe as the perfect setting for your romantic wedding.

Whether you are looking for a casual intimate garden wedding or a large formal occasion, a personal wedding coordinator will see to your every need and tailor a wedding to suit your budget and dreams.

Hold your ceremony amid picturesque gardens or among the natural bush and river settings that will capture those perfect moments, followed by a reception with stunning views and styled to impress up to 300 guests.

They also offer outdoor style weddings on their manicured lawns or can come to you for off-site catering.

Chloe and Leigh from Melbourne recently headed to YMGCR for their wedding.

“The location was beyond our wildest dreams and our family and friends just rave about the food and the venue,” said Chloe.

“We are forever grateful for the time

Alicia, YMGCR’s function coordinator, and everyone else put into our magical day.

“I would highly recommend this venue for weddings; the staff go above and beyond to ensure a perfect day and night.”

With a selection of fabulous settings for those perfect wedding photographs, sumptuous food with service to match and impressive self-contained villas to accommodate over 170 guests, the YMGCR team believe there’s no need to look anywhere else.

You can leave it up to the team, simply smile and enjoy your wedding day with family and friends in a way any special bride should.

It’s worth considering the personalised service offered at this unique resort perfectly located alongside the picturesque Murray River.

At Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, they can help you create your dream wedding.

To arrange an appointment to discuss your special day, please contact their functions coordinator by phone on (03) 57441911 or email functions@ yarragolf.com.au.

COUNTRY SURROUNDINGS: North East couple Dave and Steph Conrick were recently married at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort.

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Milawa the spot for unforgettable wedding WITH a ceremony on the grounds of Brown Brothers in Milawa, and a rustic reception at the winery’s well known barn, the marriage of Bree and Dean Adams on October 6 was a special day.

The pair met at a party when they were both in their mid teens, and have been together since June 2012.

In early 2013, the couple were moving in together when Dean surprised Bree by proposing on bended knee with a ring he chose himself. “The vibe for the day was rustic inspired, relaxed, full of great food and wine with our closest friends and family,� Bree said.

The couple’s bridal party included maid of honour Cecilia Burns, bridesmaids Leah Bell and Jade Malsem, flower girl Hadassah Adams and pageboy Steele Adams (the groom’s niece and nephew), best man Dillon Ralston, and groomsmen Bailey Evans and Harrison Ralston.

Bree wore an ivory lace Stella York gown, which she found at Michelle’s Bridal in 6KHSSDUWRQ ZKLOH WKH EULGHVPDLGV ZRUH ͤ W ted sand coloured gowns by Nookie.

Dean wore a navy suit, and both his suit and the suits worn by the groomsmen were bought at Identity Menswear in Shepparton,

with Dean wearing a vibrant blue and the groomsmen wearing a darker shade.

The wedding was attended by just under 80 of the couple’s friends and family.

Bree said the couple wanted to patronise as many local and North East businesses as possible when planning the wedding.

On the day, she got her makeup done by Coby Field and hair by Amanda Bell, while the flowers were created by Neva Sartori at Seed and Bloom in Wangaratta.

The couple’s white chocolate and raspberry wedding cake was made by Angela Baldwin at Little Red Robyn, and the wedding photobooth came courtesy of Rustic Amour.

The wedding was captured by Corowa photographer Sue Davis. “These people made our day that bit more special and memorable,� Bree said.

Overall, Bree said it was a great and memorable day.

"The weather was perfect, many laughs were had, all of our guests had a smile from ear to ear and partied on into the night with us.�

SPECIAL DAY: Dean and Bree Adams on their October wedding day.

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Outstanding views and a perfect backdrop WHEN looking for a wedding venue in North East Victoria, look no further than Oaks Wangaratta.

They boast Wangaratta’s largest and newest facilities, amazing views and the ability to cater for events with thousands of attendees utilising their landscaped surroundings.

The venue has many picturesque locations for that picture perfect wedding photo and a choice of indoors or outdoors for your reception.

Oaks Wangaratta is the ideal setting for your wedding and can host your ceremony or reception or even both if you want to make things easy for your guests.

Their beautiful lawns, rotunda or even the new modern grandstand provide the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and the variety of rooms and sizes gives you many options for the fun and formalities.

There are two smaller suites on the third floor with stunning views spanning for miles equipped with private bars.

These are idyllic for a small intimate function – or even your ceremony.

Wangaratta Turf Club staff said that Level 1 “has one of the most beautiful function rooms you have ever seen”, with three sides of floor to ceiling windows allowing natural light to set the scene.

This room has the ability to divide into VPDOOHU URRPV LI QHHGHG DQG FDQ ͤ W IURP 100-500 people for a sit down meal.

The experienced in house catering team at Oaks Wangaratta can work with you to create the perfect menu for you and can cater for as little as 20 or as many as 500 people.

You can look forward to a variety of food choices from an intimate dinner, a widespread buffet, a formal three course meal or even a relaxed cocktail party.

With Oaks Wangaratta only opening their newest venue in October, they have plenty of dates available at this stage for 2019.

Speak to the events team today to discuss all of your options.

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Experience and innovation in floral design IF you are currently planning your wedding and are looking for something that is unique and out of the ordinary, Gina Kromar – of Beechworth Floral Designs – bills herself as an acclaimed florist and innovative floral designer.

Her flagship store, situated right in the heart of historic Beechworth is where you can come and explore her floral design at its best.

Gina said she “does not just arrange flowers; I create an impact statement, a story for the individual - from a simple posy to a work of art to showcase your event or special occasion.�

Gina is a local, born and raised in Stanley, she moved to Canberra for education and a subsequent career in floristry.

After nearly thirty years in the industry, as a floral designer, retail manager, tertiary educator and Floriade and industry demonstrator, Gina has returned to where she grew up to share her passion for floral design and styling.

Come in and see Gina to experience her signature approach which stems from understanding the special requirements of her clients and working to express this in a way that brings joy and satisfaction.

Posies, bouquets, wearable flowers, wedding and occasional creations, funeral celebrations and corporate events are all catered for.

Call Gina on (03) 57281807 to talk through ideas for your occasion or call in to see her portfolio at 20 Camp Street, Beechworth.

Information about the business is also online at www.beechworthfloraldesigns. com.au.

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Catering business continues to impress WITH many years of catering for weddings and special occasions across the North East under their belt, Straight From the Ovens Catering has had countless satLVͤ HG FXVWRPHUV One such recent customer was Tarrawingee couple Julie and Rob Lamond, whose daughter engaged the business’ VHUYLFHV WR PDQDJH ͤ QJHU IRRG GXULQJ her March wedding on their property.

The couple were very positive about Straight From the Ovens’ impact on the day.

“I have to say we were absolutely delighted with the high quality and variety of the food provided,” the pair said in a recent testimonial. “There was certainly enough for our 104 guests and the feedback we received from the guests was that the food was delicious , varied and of very generous proportions.

“You, the proprietors of this business, can be very proud of what you do and how you do it.

“You were extremely pleasant, cooperative and easy to get on with and very eager to do whatever we wanted to make the night special.

“Our one and only gluten free guest was ‘blown away’ by the trouble you went to in

providing her with delicious, plentiful food which accommodated her needs.

“The other thing that impressed everyone was the service by your employees to our guests,” the testimonial continued.

“The helpers were very polite and made every effort to cover all areas of gathered guests in groups to ensure everyone had their fair share of the delicious food.

“They carefully explained of what each dish consisted and the food was always fresh and/or hot (and yummy).

“I cannot recommend your business highly enough to anyone looking for a wedding caterer in North East Victoria.

“To say we were very happy with the catering is an understatement.

“Thank you again for helping to make our daughter’ s wedding such a wonderful evening.”

Straight from the Ovens Catering are mobile, off-site caterers specialising in marquee weddings; sporting events and corporate functions. Based in the Buckland Valley near Bright in NE Victoria, they cover the areas from Wangaratta to Harrietville incl. Beechworth and Mt. Beauty.

Operating since 2001, serving Bright and surrounds and the North East, Straight From the Ovens’ team is headed

FLEXIBLE CATERING: Straight From the Ovens caters for all types of celebrations throughout the North East.

by Hilton-trained chef, Chris Davey, who prepares all meals in their separate, fully equipped commercial kitchen on their property.

Further cooking is done onsite at the venue and served by friendly, professional staff.

Venues that the business can cater at

vary from marquees, vineyards, local historic halls, private homes, rented holiday houses and caravan parks.

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Riverside wedding for local couple A TRANQUIL setting on the banks of the Murray River set the tone for the recent wedding of Wangaratta couple Stephen and Angie Jude.

The pair met through mutual friends and KDYH EHHQ WRJHWKHU IRU ͤ YH \HDUV ZLWK 6WH phen proposing to Angie on her birthday.

Both their ceremony and reception were held at the Yarrawonga Golf Club Resort. “We wanted a very natural and native setting for our ceremony which was held on the bank of the Murray River in walking distance to the golf club. “Both Stephen and I wanted it to be a day our friends and family could relax and enMR\ DQG ZKDW EHWWHU ZD\ WR GR WKDW WKDQ RQ the bank of a river.�

Angie said that she had the Australian bush in mind when setting the tone for the wedding. “I had my mind set on using Waratah flowers in our bouquets the moment we FKRVH RXU YHQXH Ěš VKH VDLG “To follow that native Australian theme , ZHQW IRU EXUJXQG\ EULGHVPDLG GUHVVHV what we got was so much more with

beautiful Sorella Vita sequenced gowns from Love Bridal for the girls which tied everything in perfectly. “As for the groom and his men we went with burgundy bow ties and ties to tie in with the theme also along with blue suits purchased from Connor.�

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ROMANTIC: Angie and Stephen Jude on their wedding day. PHOTO: Mickala Thomas, Pure Mac Photography.

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Happy couple wed at Gapsted CAMILLE and Liam Miller of Geelong are frequent visitors to the High Country, having family in the region, and it’s one of their favourite places to travel to for a weekend getaway.

Once Liam popped the question they ERWK DJUHHG WKDW WKH\ ZDQWHG WR ͤ QG somewhere in Bright or the surrounding region to get married.

The couple were regular visitors to Gapsted Wines and would often stop on the way to or from Bright to pick up a bottle of wine or stay for lunch. “The grounds are immaculate and the view is magical,� Camille says, adding that as a wedding venue, it hit the trifecta: amazing sunset views, great food and wine selection, and fantastic staff.

After a weekend spent with the parents looking at all the wedding reception venues in the area, it was clear that Gapsted Wines was the one for them. “The biggest difference we found between Gapsted Wines and other venues in the region is their flexibility. “Nothing was too great an ask and they made the whole planning process a breeze.�

With a focus on seasonal, local produce,

PERFECT DAY: Liam and Camille Miller on their wedding day.

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the events team at Gapsted Wines pride themselves on ensuring all guests are accommodated for.

Camille and Liam’s wedding was no exception. “My mum is a vegetarian and was

amazed by the vegetarian meal option she was given and the thought that was put in to it,� Camille says. “Every guest mentioned how beautifully the venue showcased the region.�

Camille and Liam chose late April for

their wedding as they wanted their family and friends to be able to experience how beautiful autumn is in Bright and the High Country. “We were incredibly lucky with the weather for our wedding. “We got our wish of the beautifully changing leaves but also a 26-degree day and warm night. “We were able to make the most of the indoor-outdoor features at Gapsted, however, it was comforting to know that had we have not been so lucky, they can accommodate for all conditions. “The whole night was incredible, the sunVHW WKH IRRG DQG ͤ QDOO\ WKH VSDUNOHU VHQG off on the lawn, it was magical.�

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Know your priorities and budget accordingly.

Choose providers that show interest in YOU.

AVOID PROCRASTINATING Good providers get busy. If in a tight time frame, be open minded to what’s available within that time period.

Realise that no matter how much or how little you spend; it won't make your wedding day any less special.

Be prepared and plan for the unexpected. Give extra time to EVERYTHING.

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Have your mother [ďŹ gure] around for SUPPORT. Don't have them running errands and getting last minute things done.

Don't try to do too much yourself on the day of and the days leading up to your wedding day.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS.

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Realise that you will likely get what you pay for. Avoid making every decision on price if possible.

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Know that things will go wrong. In time those will become important memories of your day.

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Fun ideas for weddings with a difference YOUR wedding day is one you’ll remember forever, so why not have a little fun with traditions and put your own stamp on things?

There are many ways to do just that, and listed below are just a few suggestions.

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improving their ballroom dancing abilities, to choreographing and teaching the more elaborate first dance routines that have come into vogue in the past few years.

Anthony added that he also takes into account the size limitations and layout of the dance floor/venue to ensure that couples are able to showcase their routine to the best of their ability on their wedding day, and is happy to suggest wedding songs himself or work with something that the bride and groom have provided. “I want to create the perfect dance on the perfect day,� he said.

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Mr Pepers, who has many years of experience in dance and dance instruction, has worked with dancers of all abilities and prides himself on being able to help couples make a lasting impression while feeling comfortable and having fun on the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife.

Anthony can provide private lessons for prospective brides and grooms, or help whole wedding parties get into step with group private tuition or scheduled classes.

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