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Planning a wedding in 2020 and beyond?

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New wedding site to complement NEM’s print publications

northeastweddings.com.au has just been launched and is the ultimate resource for planning a wedding in North East Victoria.

THE SITE FEATURES A DIRECTORY OF LEADING SUPPLIERS TO THE INDUSTRY AS WELL AS DIGITAL EDITIONS OF NORTH EAST MEDIA’S WEDDING PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING HIGH COUNTRY WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.

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NORTH East Media have launched their new wedding directory site northeastweddings.com.au to complement their existing suite of print products to help you on the biggest day of your life.

Now you can search online for all your wedding needs from invites, to venues, catering to dresses. With a simple search function across varying categories what see in print plus a whole lot more will be available online showcasing all that is on offer in weddings across the North East. “It was the natural next step to ensure we are helping our readers and followers with a new avenue to access information and key contacts,â€? North East Media general manager, Terry Harding said. “People consume their media in so many different ways nowadays and similarly they need to be able to search for suppliers, caterers, dressmakers and whatever else for such big occasions as weddings too. To replicate our print prodXFWV DQG PRUH RQOLQH LV D SHUIHFW ͤ W Ěš

Northeastweddings.com.au gives you the ability search by category or specific businesses or indeed you can browse the whole site if you’re not sure where to start.

It also lists North East Media’s suite of printed wedding publications with direct links to the online versions of each publication.

Going back through old editions or looking at the most recent one is a great way to get ideas and perhaps inspiration for how you want your wedding to look. Viewing the old editions is completely free too as they are each time they come out. “Our wedding products are generally inserted into our newspapers on their release and then are always available online for the shelf life of each publication, so they are readily available.

"There is no cost to look them up either tying them back perfectly to the northeastweddings site to help you with all your wedding needs.�

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Get the right look for your special day

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10 basic tips to make your day go smoothly 1. WAKE UP REFRESHED.

GET to bed at a decent hour the night before so you can be your best. For this reason it's wise to plan bachelor and bachelorette parties at least a week ahead of time.

2. EAT A BREAKFAST THAT IS HIGH IN PROTEIN AND COMPLEX CARBS.

This food will take a while to break down in your body and keep you going, which is important since brides and grooms can go long periods without eating.

3. GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO GET READY.

You want to be able to relax and have a good time with your O_VQR`ZNVQ` [\a `a_R`` \cR_ dURaUR_ f\b YY [V`U V[ aVZR 4. WEAR A DRESS SHIRT WHEN GETTING YOUR HAIR STYLED.

Brides often wear T-shirts that have to be pulled over their freshly coiffed hair at the end. Dress shirts, however, can be unbuttoned without doing any damage to your beautifully done hair.

5. GROOMS SHOULD MAKE A LIST OF ALL THE THINGS THEY NEED TO DO ON THE MORNING OF THE WEDDING.

Bridesmaids are great at helping a bride remember everything.

Groomsmen are less helpful in this regard, though they are more likely to bring beer.

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Wangaratta makeup artist Karen Mayhew gives \RX WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR IHHO FRQͤGHQW EHDXWLIXO and glamorous, with the right look for your special day.

Karen is skilled in all types of makeup applications with a special interest in mature skin.

Applying makeup on mature skin requires specialist knowledge of skin tones, discolouration due to sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and loss of elasticity to ensure perfect light reflection and GHͤQLWLRQ ZLWKRXW FDNLQJ OD\HUV The right products also allow for quality photography coupled with long lasting results to

6. SPEAKING OF GROOMSMEN, IT'S A GOOD IDEA FOR THE GROOM TO DISCUSS EXPECTATIONS FOR BEHAVIOR.

endure the day's events, while your occasion will pass, the photos of your event will last a lifetime.

If your after full glamour or a “no makeup� natural look, the right product and application is essential.

Karen is available to conduct personal, one-onone lessons for anyone who may have an occasion out of town or just want help or advice on application and products.

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Guys can get pretty crazy at a reception. If you want a level of decorum it's best to spell that out before someone tries to do a body shot off your grandma.6. Speaking of groomsmen, it's a good idea for the groom to discuss expectations for behaviour.

7. IF YOU BOUGHT NEW SHOES FOR THE BIG DAY, BE SURE TO BREAK THEM IN AHEAD OF TIME.

Otherwise you're liable to feel awkward in them and have sore feet.

8. DON'T OVERDO THE PERFUME.

Heavy perfume can make you feel nauseous and even attract bugs.

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Create a lifetime memory at Lancemore Milawa

SEEKING the perfect location for an allweekend wedding celebration?

Lancemore Milawa will captivate you with its rustic elegance, gourmand delights and garden surrounds.

Celebrate the night before your special day with a dinner under the stars on our rooftop terrace. As you savour the delicious local produce and award-winning local wines, toast to your love as the sun sets around the acres of vines that surround.

As the sun dawns on your wedding day, pamper and prepare with loved ones in the elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites. With king sized beds, high ceilings and terraces overlooking the gardens and vines, they are the ideal place to relax and reflect before the celebrations begin.

Wed your beloved under the old elm tree in a garden ceremony surrounded by lush greenery and dance the night away under the stars in the picturesque courtyard beside your reception space in Restaurant Merlot.

Harnessing fresh, local produce elegant-

ly prepared by our Executive Chef Aaron Jose (Fifteen, Momo) your reception menu will be an epicurean celebration of WKH ͤ QHVW 0RGHUQ $XVWUDOLDQ FXLVLQH 7KH space itself features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vineyard and magQLͤ FHQW .LQJ 9DOOH\ VXUURXQGV Let the celebrations continue into the next day with breakfast, brunch, or speak to our experienced event planners about FUHDWLQJ D EHVSRNH H[SHULHQFH EHͤ WWLQJ RI the day after the most important day of your lives.

Brimming with character and warm country hospitality, Lancemore Milawa is the ideal place for a multi-day celebration that will remain vivid in your mind for a lifetime to come.

UNFORGETTABLE: Lancemore Milawa is the ideal place for a multi-day celebration that will remain vivid in your mind for a lifetime to come.

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Wedding trends for 2020 THE WEDDING RING IF you’re reading this wearing an engagement ring that you and your partner both chose, then you’re already ahead of the curve. One of the most gamechanging 2020 wedding trends is couples choosing their rings together, both the engagement and wedding bands.

It’s important that it’s a ring that both of you love, so it symbolises the taste of the person giving it as well as receiving it.�

There's also a spike in popularity for cushion-cut (a square cut with rounded corners) and a rise in yellow-gold rather than platinum bands, alongside Art Deco pieces

THE WEDDING DRESS This is the big one. Except it’s no longer just one dress; brides are now shopping for ‘The Dress’, plus accessories, an evening gown and other looks to see them through the rehearsal dinner, the reception and beyond.

The ceremony dress is still the main event and for next year, there’s a move towards pared-back gowns with simple and elegant lines, paired with dramatic veils that have beaded or lace edging to add wow-factor

THE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES The days of bridesmaids wearing identical gowns are fading away, but that doesn’t mean it’s a free-

for-all. In 2020, the bride will likely still choose the bridesmaid dresses ensuring they match her aesthetic, but she’ll take individual body shapes and skin tones into consideration, making sure that everyone is feeling great on the big day.

THE WEDDING DAY The 2020 wedding is set to be about individuality, so make your wedding day personal to you and your future spouse — which means considering where your wedding is. What does the location say about you both? If it’s a destination wedding, why did you choose there? Translate that sentiment into everything from the food and decor to entertainment, ensuring consistency and authenticity.

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BESPOKE BIG DAYS: Brides and grooms are opting for more individual, simple wedding celebrations but incorporating a single wow factor.

THE WEDDING FLOWERS AND DÉCOR Thoughtful detail rather than over-the-top extravagance will be key for a 2020 wedding, such as discreetly including your initials on everything from glassware to napkins. Weddings with simple tables but with one statement installation piece.

There’s a move away from more cultivated flowers such as roses, towards wild flowers and grasses. It’s still elegant, just not quite so ostentatious. ‘Bigger is better’ is not the mood right now.

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Choosing the right season-there's no wrong answer

x >[]TYR Spring is by far the most popular season to getting married in Australia. A huge 37% of the couples who answered the Easy Weddings survey last year held their wedding in springtime. :KHQ \RX ORRN DW WKH EHQHͤ WV LW UHDOO\ LV D no-brainer why everyone loves getting married between September and November in Australia.

There is the widest possible range of blossoms on offer for you and your florist to work with to create bridal bouquets and decorate your ceremony and reception venues.

The weather is also traditionally warmer, but not so much that you will have to worry about sweat patches on those who are wearing suits and you are in that happy period where there are no major public holidays to worry about.

One of the only downsides is actually its popularity. It means that if you crave a springtime wedding, you will need to plan a bit further in advance to secure the suppliers and venues you love, as they will be

AUTUMN COLOURS: Consider an outdoors autumn wedding as the gorgeous golden-red leaves look amazing in your wedding photos.

quickly snapped up due to the large volume of couples booking weddings at this time.

You might also have to allocate a little more to your wedding budget, as peak wedding season also means suppliers and venues might charge a little more or require larger deposits.

x >`XXP] Summer in Australia is synonymous with lazing on the beach and enjoying the great outdoors, so it is no wonder that almost 20% of the weddings held last year were held in the warmer months.

The months from December through to February are an amazing time to hold a wedding and unless you live in the tropics of northern Queensland, where the rainy season is a huge threat for outdoor weddings in the summer, you will be spoilt for choice on the venues you can hold a wedding ceremony in the summer.

It is best to avoid outdoor midday ceremonies as guests will roast in the heat of the day, but morning or afternoon affairs can be stunning and make the most of natural backdrops.

You can work with your suppliers to ensure there is adequate shade and wa-

ter available so everyone stays comfortable and due to the balmy nights that are a mainstay of Australian summers, you can be sure an outdoor reception under the stars will be a hit with everyone.

If you don’t want to chance having a really hot day pop up on your wedding day, you can always take advantage of a stunning indoor venue and the comfort of air conditioning.

x ,`_`XY Autumn is the second most popular wedding season in Australia, with 26% of weddings being held in between March and May last year.

Like Spring, Autumn is a transitional season, so temperatures are usually mild and in that lovely in-between of not too hot and not too cold.

Autumn is also the only time of year when couples can take advantage of the colourchanging beauty of the leaves deciduous trees in parks and other venues, which make for stunning ceremony backdrops and beautiful photography.

You can also incorporate some sophisticated jackets, boleros or shawls that can match your wedding gown for added elegance as the nights get a little chillier. That’s

a great excuse to change up your look between ceremony and reception!

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While the months from June to August may be the least popular, (just 18 per cent of couples were married in winter last year) you will have a lot more choice when it comes to venues and suppliers as you will have a lot less couples competing for the best of the best in the cooler months.

You might also get to take advantage of discounts or reduced rates and therefore stretch your wedding budget a lot further.

There is something incredibly romantic about a snowy backdrop in an outdoor heated venue, or an indoor wedding where everyone is enjoying the warmth of celebration together.

When it comes to fashion, the gents will look dashing in full suits and the ladies can don long-sleeved dresses and gorgeous jackets or boleros for added warmth.

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THERE is no doubt that Australia is the lucky country and this is no exception when it comes to weddings.

No matter which season you are planning to get married in, there are beautiful and unique ways you can embrace the one you choose. But of all of the seasons in Australia, what is the best one for your wedding day?

While some seasons in Australia are more costly than others, with the in-between seasons of spring and autumn being the peak times for venues and suppliers and therefore often more expensive, winter weddings can be a lot more economical and allow couples to get more bang from their budget.

On the other hand, there is something about the warmth of summer that brings extra joy to a wedding and puts everyone in the right mindset for a celebration.

If you are still undecided on which season is best for your Australian wedding day, here is some food for thought‌

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A genuinely spectacular venue STYLE, simplicity and sophistication express a perfect wedding day for every EULGH DQG JURRP b Whether you’re seeking a casual intimate garden wedding or a large formal occasion with up to 300 guests, the experienced team at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort have the venue and expertise to deliver a truly memorable event WR VXLW \RXU EXGJHW DQG GUHDPV b (QMR\ YLHZV RI WKH PDJQLͤFHQW FRXUVH and native wildlife meandering across fairways or take in the beauty of the natural bush and river environment in the resort’s new lagoon area. The wedding spaces available at the Murray River’s premier golf facility are genuinely specWDFXODU b With a selection of desirable settings for beautiful wedding photographs, gorgeous food with service to match and impressive self-contained villas to accommodate over 170 guests, there really is no QHHG WR ORRN DQ\ZKHUH HOVH b Enjoy your wedding day with family and friends in the way every bride should. To arrange an appointment to discuss your special day, please contact our functions manager on (03) 5744 1911 or HPDLObfunctions@yarragolf.com.au.

ALWAYS MEMORABLE: Enjoy the spectacular Murray River scenery at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort.

It doesn't have to be over THERE are a multitude of reasons why you should get together with your wedding guests the day after the wedding – not least because you presumably enjoy their company.

A get-together the day after your wedding is an awesome way to hear stories from the night before.

Hilarious anecdotes, cheeky wedding hook-ups, potential disasters you were kept clear of – all these things will be the topic of convo the day after the wedding when everyone gathers together. You don’t want to miss out on hearing about all the memories forged at your big day.

Plenty of couples report feeling a slump of energy after their wedding. Makes sense – you’ve been looking forward to a day for months and now it’s all over. Nuhuh, not with a wedding recovery party. Let’s keep those happy hormones on a high.

The beautiful thing about getting together the following day is that you can properly catch up with all the people that made an effort to come and celebrate your nuptials with you, which takes the pressure off you somewhat on the wedding day.

Check out wedshed.com.au for more imaginative information on how to make your big day even more memorable.

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The perfect venue for your special celebration OVER the last 30 years, the Gateway has been the location of many weddings in north east Victoria.

Wendy Lester, general manager said “While the traditional sit-down function complete with linen table FORWKV RIͤFLDO VHDWLQJ SODQ EULGDO WDEOH DQG GDQFH floor is still a popular choice, we also provide several spaces that are just that little more relaxed and suited to more informal functions.�

Tailoring each event to the needs of the individual guest is something the Gateway team is known for – from cocktails and canapes for 120 at The Deck to a sit-down dinner for 250 in the Bogong Room, or the intimate Ryley Room styled to create a bespoke experience for 45 people. “We are so proud of our award winning property," Wendy said.

"It is so much more than just a hotel or event venue as we offer a totally transformable space that is available seven days a week for exclusive and semi-exclusive bookings. Menu options range from a la carte three FRXUVH WR ͤQJHU IRRG DQG FDQDSHV WR IRRG VWDWLRQV ZLWK grazing platters and dessert bars.�

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A wedding day to remember

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Don’t take short cuts with your wedding memories CHOOSING a wedding photographer that speaks to your style is a huge deal according to professional photographer Georgie James. ̸,W̵V PRUH WKDQ MXVW PRQH\ RU ͤQGLQJ VRPHRQH WR press a camera button.

“It’s the look, feel, colours, light - a connection that makes your heart sing in a language other than words...

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Budget....ahhhh! Best advice is have it set and know what you need. Here’s a rough guide of what you should allocate your budget to: Reception (48–50 per cent), ceremony (2–3 per cent), attire (8–10 per cent), flowers (8–10 per cent), entertainment and/or music (8–10 per cent), photography and/or videography (10–12 per cent), stationery (2–3 per cent), wedding rings (2–3 per cent), parking and transportation (2–3 per cent), gifts (2–3 per cent) and other miscelWhen it comes to your wedding photos you laneous costs (8 per cent). And if you really want want dozens of show-shoppers rather than a to cover you bases allocate 5 per cent to a backKDQGIXO RI JRRG LPDJHV <RX̵YH JRW DOEXPV WR ͤOO up fund. and high-quality images to blow up for your living room wall. Consistency and quality is key and you What are the people saying? Ask around and ZRQ̵W ͤQG WKDW LQ DQ DPDWHXU check out the reviews and see what others Whether you’re after natural and bright images thought about working with the photographer. or a tightly controlled studio-like atmosphere, it’ll What was their experience like? How did they be pretty obvious whether a photographer’s your ͤQG WKHP RQ WKH GD\" :HUH WKH\ KDSS\ ZLWK WKHLU perfect match once you see their portfolio online. photos? Would they use them again? It should be There are plenty of professionals out there, so if HDV\ WR VSRW WKH GLIIHUHQFH EHWZHHQ D ͤYH VWDU DQG \RX VHH VRPHWKLQJ WKDW ͤWV \RXU VW\OH DQG WKDW a one star photographer. you connect with make an enquiry and if you don’t like it move on!

“If you and your love are planning a relaxed and fun wedding we should probably talk,” A picture tells a thousand words and you want Georgie said. photos that showcase your personality. A good “Your wedding photography is an investment photographer will know how to bring out your perand the photographs are what you will have to sonality and get those shots that will give you that look back on in the many happy years to come. warm fuzzy feeling. Plus you want to make sure “I work with clients to ensure they get images \RX DQG \RXU SKRWRJUDSKHU DUH D JUHDW ͤW DQG JHW that are all about them and help them squeeze along great - it will show in your photos. every drop of joy out of this amazing day.

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There’s a vast difference between being a photogContact Georgie on 0437 566 765, email rapher and simply calling yourself one. An expert hello@georgiejames.com.au or visit her webhas got the skills, good gear, the know how and a site georgiejames.com.au. series of great galleries (not just one or two bangYou can also check out Georgie’s Instagram; ers). They invest in their skills, business and indusgeorgie_james_photo and Facebook; georgietry. And they understand it’s about the couple not jamesphoto. the Pinterest board... Unless that’s what you want...

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