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Celebrity Bridal Gowns ♥ Jacqueline Kennedy

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We all know that most celebrity marriages do not last, but we can be sure of one thing: stunning bridal gowns.

Marrying into one of America’s most influential political families, you need to be sure of one thing: you need to have a gorgeous bridal gown. Jacqueline did not disappoint. On her wedding day, she wore a wedding gown designed by Ann Lowe. It was made of fifty yards of silk taffeta and she wore it along with a family heirloom, her grandmother’s veil.

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First Dance ♥ lessons

One of my cute couples mentioned they are taking dance classes for their first dance – at the same studio My Darling and I took some.
I tell you – the instructors at Ucan2 Dance Studio in Albany, Auckland – are amazing!! Our guests were blown away by our talent (that we never had before dance classes)!!!
Check out some behind the scenes footage of a couple who take on the challenge – the results are impressive!!!

Top Tips ♥ Summer Weddings

Last summer I was lucky to officiate over many beautiful weddings. The weather was scorchingly sunny for all of them… the bride was traditionally late… but the guests were melting!

Of course, we didn’t mind, but It did remind me to make note of a few good summertime wedding tips for you!

The Perfect Day
We all hope for sunshine on the big day, but don’t leave your guests melting – make sure your ushers give guests ice-cold bottles of water to rehydrate (bubbles don’t count!). You can get personalised bottles with a design to match your wedding stationery or theme. Or how about printing your wedding program on a fan so that guests can cool themselves. Don’t forget to have plenty of sunscreen on hand as well and a shaded area. Parasols are a stunning accessory, so you could have some on hand for guest use.

Rainday
Now, in NZ there can be four seasons in one day, so if its the weather looks unpredictable, make sure you tell guests to bring a jacket and umbrella. It’s easy enough to pop down to the Warehouse and buy some umbrellas, cosy lap blankets or you can rent portable heaters from your local hire centre.

Beach party
If you’re having a beach wedding, place some jandals for guest use in a bucket – you can get these personalised at your local EmbroidMe. You don’t want anyone ruining their Jimmy Choo shoes!

Have a backup plan
The ideal outdoor wedding location has an indoor location waiting just in case. Many brides and grooms opt to have their ceremony outside and reception inside. In a pinch, the tables can be scooted to the back of the room during the ceremony. Raj Tents is another option, adding opulence to an overcast day – but only for light to moderate rain storms. A heavy rain will soak the ground underneath, leaving guests with soggy and muddy shoes. Make sure any tent you rent is sturdy so it won’t flip over, and that it has thick and weighted sides.

Wind factor
Many outdoor weddings suffer from windy conditions. Avoid light fabrics like chiffons and china silks in your dress and the bridesmaid dresses. Tell your hairstylist that you’ll be having an outdoor wedding so she/he can plan a style that won’t leave you with a scare-do! Men in the wedding party should use pomade or other styling product.

Turn it up
Can everybody hear? When you picture your dream wedding at the beach, you’re probably not hearing the roaring of the waves, the rushing wind, or the local kids running and screaming around you. Look into renting a sound system with clip mikes for the bride, groom and celebrant. Your DJ or band will easily arrange this for you.

Decorations
One of the bonuses of an outdoor wedding is the natural beauty around you, lessening your need to decorate. But you still need to do some work. Visit the site a week before your wedding to make sure the grass is mown, the ground raked, and the flowers have bloomed. If your wedding is at a public park, ask the groomsmen or friends to do this the morning of your ceremony. If it’s been an especially cold season, you may need to supplement the flowers with some potted bulbs from a florist. Other decorations you may want to consider include an arch or trellis to focus the ceremony and frame the bride and groom as they say their vows; strings of lights or lanterns in the trees, torches, tissue pom poms or balloons.

Zap ’em

Be sure to put out citronella candles or a bug zapper so that your guests won’t spend the whole ceremony swatting insects away.

Sunset ceremony
Consider timing your outdoor wedding for sunset where your guests will see you take your vows surrounded by the warm glow of the sun. Those having a daytime outdoor wedding should orient the ceremony so that the sun will be on guests’ backs rather than in their eyes.

Permits
Don’t forget to contact your city parks department or other local government to get a permit for an outdoor wedding. Be sure to ask about rules concerning rubbish removal, candle or torch lighting, and pre-wedding photography.

Kimberly Sanders ♥ Lucky in Love Marriage Celebrant ♥ Auckland

On Screen Couples ♥ Married in Real Life

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan

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This talented pair showed off their dance moves in the first Step Up movie. The couple has been married since 2009 and welcomed a baby girl in 2013.

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Strange Wedding Traditions

The one thing every human society has in common is marriage. However some societies have gross, confusing, terrifying, or any mixture of the three wedding traditions. Have a read of these strange wedding traditions…

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Although weddings are usually accompanied by tears, brides and females of the Tujia people in China take matters to a whole new level. Starting one whole month in advance the bride starts to cry for 1 hour everyday. Ten days into the ordeal the mother joins in, and then ten days later the grandmother does the same. By the end of the month every female in the family is crying alongside the bride. Why? Well, it’s actually supposed to be an expression of joy as the women weep in different tones, kind of like a song…a very salty, wet song.

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Adam Ruins Everything ♥ Engagement Rings are a Scam

WARNING : ONLY VIEW THIS IS YOU HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOUR!!

P.S: I think this is hilarious (and I still LOVE my diamond engagement ring)!! ; )

Big ups to those of you who have opted for other ways to express your commitment.

Hen Party ♥ Fabulous Ideas

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This looks like alot of fun!!! Book a cocktail making lesson to get the party started – and hire a flair mixologist – you know the one – like Tom Cruise in Cocktail!! ; ) to keep the party going!!!

Check out www.cocktailbarmen.com