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THE WEDDING SPEECH

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Top 10 beauty fixes

NAILED IT: Manicures are one of the most common pre-wedding beauty procedures.

WHAT are the top 10 most popular cosmetic preparations to be done before the wedding day? According to website weddingwire.com, they are: - Manicure (96 per cent) - Pedicure (91 per cent) - Waxing (60 per cent) - Haircut (58 per cent) - Teeth whitening (56 per cent) - Fake eyelashes (56 per cent)

- Hair colored/ highlighted (51 per cent) - Spray tan (23 per cent) - Hair extensions (21 per cent) - Dental work (ex. braces, veneers) (8 per cent)

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New Year’s Eve wedding has local flavour THE festive feeling of New Year’s Eve and picturesque North East locations combined to make for a magical wedding day for local couple Jackson and Joanna Davis.

The pair met at Falls Festival on New Year’s Eve, with Jackson’s eventual proposal happening on Mount Alexander QHDU KLV KRPH RQ 1HZ <HDU̵V 'D\ ͤ YH years later.

“We thought we would continue the tradition and get married on New Year’s Eve!” Joanna said.

“It was the best way to bring in the new year.”

The couple were married at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Wangaratta, where Joanna was baptised.

“It was really lovely to go back there and get married, plus it is a beautiful cathedral and our priest Ken was very good,” Joanna said.

Joanna’s dress and veil was from Rachael Gilbert’s bridal collection, while Jack had his green suit made for him in Hong Kong, and Joanna had her makeup done by makeup artist Coby Field.

The reception took place later that day at Gapsted Wines, near Myrtleford, which

Joanna described as being a great location with amazing scenery.

“We wanted to have our wedding stress free, so somewhere that was the complete package.

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The pair broke with tradition when it came to the cake, opting for a donut tower made by Little Red Robyn cake design, and had a photo booth through Groovy Grins.

Joanna also had flowers from Floral Harvest in Yarrawonga.

The wedding photography was done by Jerome Cole, and Joanna said “he was one of the reasons we loved our day so much.”

She said the wedding was “the best day of our lives.

“We spent the whole day with a smile on our faces, having fun with friends and family.”

YOUNG LOVE: Joanna and Jackson Davis on their wedding day. PHOTO: Jerome Cole

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Infuse your wedding with individual flavour WHILE there is plenty of room for tradition in wedding planning, more and more people are adding their own quirky or personal details to their day to express their personalities and make their weddings stand out.

One way this can be done is putting their own spin on the classic floral arrangements or bouquets.

While traditional floral arrangments are as beautiful and popular as ever, some brides choose to carry handmade options, from paper roses to pinwheels or flowers made of meaningful sheet music, buttons or fabric, or opt for unusual plant choices such as succulents or herbs such as lavender.

Some creative brides and grooms have even had various types of food as their bouquet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although these choices should be carefully considered so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attract stinging insects or make a mess of your dress or suit.

A theme can also make for a sense of fun and whimsy, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a carnivallike atmosphere with plenty of activities to keep kids of all ages happy, or adding elements inspired by your favourite movie, TV show or book.

Switching up the roles of the bridal party can also be great if it better reflects the relationships in your life, from recruiting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;man of honourâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;best womanâ&#x20AC;? to having a flower grandma or grandpa instead of the traditional flower girl or page boy.

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PRETTY PAPER: Done well, paper flowers are just one way you can put your own spin on the classic bouquet.

selves, or old photos of yourselves, to spark conversation.

If you have loved ones who are no longer with you, you can honour them at your wedding by having a small table of photos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this idea is particularly beautiful if the area is complemented by the glow of candles or fairy lights.

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Bridal Q&A with Meghan Gehrig Tell us more about John Gehrig Wines.

If you love a winery with history, then John Gehrig Wines is for you. ,W̾V D ͤ IWK JHQHUDWLRQ IDPLO\ UXQ ZLQHU\ (with generation six assisting where they can!) a vineyard and winery was established in 1976 on the banks of the King River at Oxley only minutes from the Milawa Gourmet Region.

In 2011, the allure of returning back into Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original birthplace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rutherglen- was too strong, thus Ross with wife Meghan, have expanded to a new vineyard and cellar door site in Gooramadda (east Rutherglen) .

Why does it make such an ideal destination wedding venue?

The beautiful setting of 250acres of vineyard gives you some stunning locations for your wedding ceremony and photos . The reception can take place in our charming heritage listed cellar door; which the interior GHVLJQ FDQ EH WDLORUHG WR VXLW \RXU VSHFLͤ F wedding plans: from the traditional tables, to long lunch style or cocktail our venue at Rutherglen is a rustic blank canvas , or at Oxley you can have a tranquil lawn ceremony by the King River and a relaxed reception on the deck overlooking the river.

Why do you think couples should marry in this beautiful area of North East Victoria?

Diversity and unique locations, beautiful surroundings, passionate experienced venues/vendors, great weather! And of course an amazing food and wine culture.

Often couples are overwhelmed with the great variety of vendors to choose from for their wedding day. How can you help the couple?

We can sit down and discuss their vision and ideas and I can reach out to my vendor network, if I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help directly Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure one of my network friends can point us in the right direction.

How do you make a wedding at your vineyard as amazing as possible for a couple?

I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in the planning stage - ensuring the dream can be a reality and is

BEAUTIFUL SETTING: Model Maddy Cant showcasing the bridal facilities at John Gehrig Wines, with styling and furniture by Rustic Amour; hair by Made To Braid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Katie Parslow; makeup by Willow Benson Makeup; dress from One Day In March (The ODIM Store).

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within reach, keeping the communication channels open and allowing the couple access to the vineyard site to walk through and plan their dream wedding. Working with strong, creative, passionate vendors certainly assist in making it amazing.

What advice would you give couples planning a destination wedding in this region?

Look for a venue operator who understands what you want and can deliver your vision, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your day! As you need to be comfortable and relaxed not having more added

stress in the process of planning your day.

Do you have any favourite moments from weddings youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hosted?

I always enjoy seeing the joy in the couple after the ceremony and getting positive feedback from the event we have hosted for their special day.

What sets your venue apart from the others?

It is family run and operated and you will be communicating to the person who will be in charge of set up, pouring your drinks at the bar

and everything runs smoothly as the event affects our family business and reputation .

Also, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a restaurant on site, so the catering menu/style can be what or who you like!

What three words would you use to describe John Gehrig Wines?

Accommodating, adaptable and genuine.

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For a wedding to remember forever LET the staff help you create a memorable wedding day with a personalized wedding package at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, 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 amongst 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.

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort also offer outdoor style weddings on their manicured lawns or can come to you for off-site catering.

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 team at the resort believe there is no reason to look anywhere else.

Leave it up to them, simply smile and enjoy your wedding day with family and friends in a way any special bride should.

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

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

Planning a winter wedding?

Take advantage of the special deal available for all weddings held between June 1 and August 31, 2019. Pay just $500 to receive Willow room hire and set up, ceremony set up, ceiling canopy and fairy lights, chair covers for the bridal table, private canapés for bridal party and a cheese wheel cake for all your guests to enjoy.

With over $2000 in value and picturesque function space that is warm and dry, why not plan a winter’s wedding.

To arrange an appointment to discuss your special day, please contact our Functions Coordinator phone (03) 5744 1911 or email functions@yarragolf.com.au

SURROUNDED BY NATURE: Enjoy your special day in picturesque bush surroundings at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort. PHOTO: Pure Mac Photography.

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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.

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Trends for 2019 already taking shape

GREENERY in wedding centrepieces is becoming increasingly popular.

WITH 2019 fast approaching, there are plenty of trends making their presence felt in the wedding industry.

One of these is personalised gift boxes or bags, which are designed to spoil each guest and can contain items like candles, wine, gourmet snacks and more. These are especially great for guests taking part in destination weddings and can also include practical items such as wedding itineraries/schedules, sunscreen, mints and more.

Rustic and DIY style weddings aren’t going anywhere, with stylised greenery in decorations and feathers as a design element also having a moment.

Bold colours, including shades of purple and blue, are becoming increasingly popular as decorative themes or even as part of the colours worn by the bride, groom and wedding party.

Many brides are branching out from the classic white gown to dresses in any number of shades, from muted pastels to strong colours.

Other brides are taking inspiration from the recent royal wedding and wearing tiaras at their wedding, or wearing dresses inspired by the style of Meghan Markle.

Some brides are even embracing pantsuits and jumpsuits to express their personal style.

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When it comes to wedding photography and videography, drones are becoming increasingly popular as a way to capture a new perspective of your big day.

Groomsmen are being encouraged to display more of their personality, from mix and match suits to pops of colours and patterns in their accessories.

While some enjoy sharing their big day with social media, and the popularity of wedding hashtags continues to be popular, many couples are opting for unplugged ceremonies to keep all involved focused on the moment.

When it comes to receptions, fun touches such as unusual or statement place cards, DIY food stations and hanging centrepieces are among the items growing in popularity.

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Add a touch of class to your event WHETHER you’re having a wedding on a private rural property, home, winery or more, you can add that extra touch of class to your wedding/reception area by calling North East Temp Fence Hire Pty Ltd. Based in Wangaratta, North East Temp Fence Hire Pty Ltd is owned and operated

by Garry and Julie Harris, and services North East Victoria, Alpine areas, the Riverina, and Goulburn Valley.

The company said that their temporary white picket fences and matching arbors are among their most popular items for people planning weddings, as they provide

WHITE WEDDING: An example of the event fencing that North East Temp Fence Hire Pty Ltd can provide for your wedding or special event.

fencing without being obtrusive and also make a good backdrop to suit most wedding themes and decorations.

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They can also supply items such as grass topped milk crate seats and pallet tables and a bar to suit a low key, relaxed reception, or help you cater for guests living with mobility issues by providing gutter ramps and more.

The business has been running for a decade this year and continues to be in high demand to provide fencing for not only wed-

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Beach Honeymoons Indulge With Your Partner

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Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort A stunning deluxe property with 181 sea-facing rooms offers an absolutely breathtaking beach front location alongside the turquoise lagoons of the Indian Ocean. Nestled in the nature reserve of Bel Ombre, we blend the needs of the most sophisticated traveler with the charm and tradition of an early 17th century Mauritian sugar cane plantation. Unwind at one of our four swimming pools, relax with an indulgent treatment at the Navasana wellness spa, or simply explore the Domaine de Bel Ombre Nature reserve.

Spa Indulgence on Hamilton Island Qualia offers a choice of 60 individual pavilions, each with breathtaking views. There are spacious freestanding pavilions (Windward and Leeward) that provide an indulgent space to relax in and unwind, with either a sundeck or private infinity edge plunge pool.

Or, there’s the uncompromising luxury and privacy of the Beach House with it’s own guest pavilion.

Tokoriki Island Resort Fiji Enjoy a truly romantic beach vacation at Tokoriki Island Resort, with warm Fijian hospitality and caring attention to detail, making it the perfect Fiji destination for your child-free island escapes or honeymoon. Feel the fusion of contemporary and Fijian style in one of the ‘freestanding’ Beachfront Bures, Beachfront Pool Bures or Beachfront Pool Villas, enveloped in lush tropical gardens creating your private haven.

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Wedding registry trends ACCORDING to recent surveys carried out by wedding website The Knot, couples are embracing a range of trends when creating their wedding registries.

Couples look to online to set up and manage their registry Couples set up an average of three wedding registries and create them an average of 7.5 months before the wedding day.

As couples look to mobile and online tools to inspire and plan every part of their wedding day, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that a large majority of couples with wedding registries primarily manage them online.

When selecting their primary registry, the most important factors couples consider are the ability for their guests to make registry purchases online (94 per cent) and the ability to manage their registries online (93 per cent).

Creating wedding registries without limitations When it comes to the priorities of newlywed duos, no one couple is the same; they want to create wedding registries that will help them start their lives together on the right foot, without being limited by choice.

As couples select retailers to create wedding registries, they consider the ac-

IN IT TOGETHER: A range of new trends have cropped up relating to wedding registries.

cessibility of the retailer for themselves and their guests, the variety of products available, as well as the range of prices for the items theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added to their registry.

Cash registries

Formerly a faux pas, some couples are embracing cash registries.

Among those with cash registries, half of couples (49 per cent) used their cash registry contributions to help pay for their

honeymoon, while one in four (27 per cent) used their cash gifts toward a down payment on a home.

Wedding websites Wedding websites continue to be the best go-to for guests looking for couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; registries.

The personal wedding website continues to be the most popular way couples share their wedding registries with guests.

Other popular ways couples share their wedding registries include bridal shower invitations, word of mouth via friends and family, wedding invitations, save-thedate announcements and social media.

Charity registries Some couples are using their wedding registries to give back.

When charity registries were available, 15 per cent of guests reported contributing to the charity.

Trendy tech popular in registry Many couples register for electronics to make their lives easier.

While digital cameras, DVD/Blu-ray players and video game consoles have declined in popularity year over year, smart home devices were the second most popular electronic item to register for in 2017, according to the survey.