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Stumble Upon North East Victoria’s own little Pocket of Heaven at Lindenwarrah at Milawa An elegant rendition of a European-style country estate, Lindenwarrah at Milawa is the perfect canvas for creating a truly memorable wedding.

Surrounded by picture perfect gardens and with views that capture rolling hills and lush vineyards, this modern hotel offers the ideal combination of romance and rustic indulgence.

The onsite restaurant, Merlot, is among the region’s finest, ensuring your menu will reflect the best in fresh, local cuisine. The hotel also features 40 beautifully designed accommodation rooms, meaning everything is in the one perfect place!

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Supreme catering versatility

“STRAIGHT from the Ovens Catering” have been treating wedding guests all over the North East to their delicious food for the past 14 years.

They are mobile, off-site caterers specialising in marquee weddings and corporate functions.

Menus are tailor-made to suit each individual function and all food is prepared by Hilton-trained

chef, Chris Davey, from elegant canapés to scrumptious desserts.

No frozen, mass produced items are on their menus, and all courses are prepared specifically for each function, with the business capable of setting up full onsite kitchens in just about any location.

Venues vary from private homes to rented holiday

houses, garden marquees and local historic halls, anywhere between Wangaratta and Harrietville.

“We have catered in apple sheds; in between the ponds at a trout farm; next to the green at golf courses; at the top of Mt Buffalo; in vineyards, but we cater for lots of marquee weddings on private property,” Chris said.

Regular North East venues include Dreamers at

Mt Beauty, Bright Community Centre, Wandiligong Hall and Da Vinci Club to name a few.

Sit down dinners and cocktail parties vary from 50 to 450 people, and menus are tailored specifically to suit each function and budget.

So if you are planning your wedding or any other type of function, give Viv and Chris from “Straight from the Ovens Catering” a ring on (03) 5756 2919.

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The one place for a perfect wedding weekend WEDDING HEAVEN: The glorious Howlong Golf Resort is the perfect venue for the bride and groom and their guests with everything you could need all within arm’s reach.

IMAGINE a wedding where the bridal party and all the guests can stay at the same location at a venue that can also offer a superb reception.

The Howlong Golf Resort offers modern units located in a quiet setting off the highway and overlooks a majestic golf course, bowling greens and tennis court and pro shop.

There is also an inground pool, outdoor spa and kids’ playground and a club with fine dining seven days a week.

The area surrounding Howlong is famous for its wineries and with 19 different options to choose from in the Rutherglen region it is not hard for guests to fill in a few days just taking in the rolling hills around this beautiful region.

Each resort suite is airconditioned with flat screen

colour televisions and tea/coffee making facilities.

Continental or country style cooked breakfast is available and served to your room and free WiFi is available.

The resort also has numerous locations on site for those all important wedding photos.

Howlong Golf Resort offers a number of wedding function options with a menu tailor made to your taste and budget.

For details how you can enjoy a memorable wedding contact the friendly resort managers for more information on (02) 6026 5321 or visit the website www. howlonggolf.com.au.

NO STRESS: Comfortable accommodation at the Howlong Golf Resort will have the bride and groom as well as their family and friends in the perfect frame of mind to celebrate the big day.

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Photos keep the memories alive THERE is something comforting to know that your all important wedding photos will be in safe hands on your big day.

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Brides & Maids offer a personalised service to ensure that you have the wedding dress of your dreams.

For most happy couples it is the wedding album that will keep the memories of the day alive for many years to come so you want an experienced, professional, creative and versatile craftsperson on the camera to ensure a memorable result.

Kylie Esler from Big Bright Photos in Mt Beauty was one of the North East’s most respected news photographers before deciding to go full-time into her own photography business earlier this year.

“I have been photographing weddings for about seven years after my friends and family asked me to photograph their weddings,” Kylie explained.

“Then they would recommend me to their friends so I would photograph their wedding and it seemed to snowball from there by word of mouth.”

The switch from news to weddings has been an easy transition for Kylie.

“I enjoy doing weddings because it is a day when everyone has elevated emotions and they are a lot of fun,” she said.

“People always ask me how do I put up with ‘bridezillas’ but I haven’t come across one yet.

“I have had some nervous brides and ones that are a little stressed so I do my best to put them at ease.

“If I can get them smiling at the start of the day, the rest is easy.”

Kylie lives in Mount Beauty but operates throughout North East Victoria.

“I have even travelled to Melbourne and the Gold Coast for weddings,” she said.

For information on what Kylie has to offer visit www.bigbrightphotos.com.au.

SPONTANEOUS FUN: Capturing the bride and groom’s genuine emotions make great memories.

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MAKE IT MEMORABLE

Please drink responsibly

To discuss the details of your special day and enquire about weddings in our historic barn, please contact the Brown Brothers Wedding Coordinator on 03 5720 5540 or email weddings@brownbrothers.com.au brownbrothers.com.au/weddings

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How Much Do You Actually Need?

Just like buying shoes, an apartment, or a pair of jeans, when it comes to financing a wedding, you should figure out how much you need to spend to get what you want.

Set your expectations accordingly.

Here is a basic breakdown of what you can expect to pay: RECEPTION:

STATIONERY:

48%-50%

2%-3%

CEREMONY:

WEDDING RINGS:

2%-3%

2%-3%

ATTIRE:

PARKING/TRANSPORTATION:

8%-10%

2%-3%

FLOWERS:

GIFTS:

8%-10%

2%-3%

ENTERTAINMENT/ MUSIC:

MISCELLANEOUS:

8%

8%-10%

PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY:

10%-12%

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your budget

of for a “just-in-case” fund. > If you’re paying for your honeymoon yourselves, remember to budget for that as well.

How Much Can You Save?

As soon as you’re engaged, start putting aside as much of your income as you can for the wedding. Saving 20% of your monthly income is a good - though painful - goal.

The longer your engagement, the more you’ll be able to store away.

WAYS TO SAVE: Limit your spending on small stuff (renting movies instead of going out; indulging in a coffee once instead of twice a day; downloading just the song you love instead of buying the whole CD). These changes will hardly affect your quality of life, but after a year, the extra cash will cover some wedding essentials.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY: Instead of stashing your money in a low-interest savings account, consider a term deposit account or buying shares. The interest rate can be double that of a savings account. Just check the fine print to avoid penalties or locking your money away for a fixed term and being unable to access your money in time for your wedding. j/31d52385/48-15

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