the wedding blogger australia http://sh1ft.org/weddings/ A blog dedicated to reporting the best and most unique wedding products and services for the Aussie bride! Copyright 2008 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:00:33 +1000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.121 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Miniature Wedding Cakes An unique alternative to cupcakes at your wedding, are miniature versions of your wedding cake!

Some great examples are on the following websites -

Australian
yenmart.com.au
cakewoman.com/minicakes.htm
designercakes.net.au/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=92

International
zoeclarkcakes.com/cakes_wedding_min.html
scrumptions.com/wed_mini.asp
carriescakes.com/cakes.php?style=11
justfab.com/listings/products.asp?cat=7
vosgeschocolate.com/category/cakes

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/08/miniature_weddi.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/08/miniature_weddi.html Food Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:00:33 +1000 Photobooth at your wedding! A great, fun idea for your wedding - a photobooth!

Why not set up a unique way to capture you and your guests all night long - and then receive the prints afterwards.

Some of the best photobooth's include :
photobooth.com.au
thephotoboothpeople.com.au
funbooth.com.au/
flashbackphotobooths.com.au

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/08/photobooth_at_y.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/08/photobooth_at_y.html Other Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:33:20 +1000 Customise your M&M's ! What a fantastic bomboniere for any wedding or special event - personalise your own M&Ms!

Personalized M&M'S® Chocolate Candies on mymms.com. MY M&M'S® are a great way to customize your wedding favors, birthday party, or give as a creative gift. Personalize your candy with your choice of color and a personal message.

Apparently they don't ship to Australia (or over charge) but I've been told the best way to get them to you is to use a mail forwarding services like MyUS, so you can ship your M&M's to an US address and they forward it onto you!

mymms.com/customprint

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/08/customise_your.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/08/customise_your.html Bomboniere Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:09:26 +1000 State Theatre Sydney - Wedding Ceremony and Reception venue Imagine holding your Sydney wedding ceremony and reception in the gorgeous State Theatre. I didn't know it was possible!

statetheatre.jpg


On your special day, the State Theatre will provide you and your guests an extraordinary venue that will long live in your collective memories.

The State Theatre itself is a truly romantic and mesmerising venue. Imagine hosting pre-dinner drinks on the Juliet Balcony and then descending the honey marble staircases where we can host up to 120 guests for a sumptuous sit down banquet in the Grand Assembly.


49 Market Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Telephone - 02 9373 6655
www.statetheatre.com.au

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/07/state_theatre_s.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/07/state_theatre_s.html Venues Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:16:24 +1000 silk wedding flowers A great alternative for your wedding bouquet are silk flowers!

For summer weddings, they won't wilt on you in the heat and will stay 'fresh' and gorgeous for your wedding photographs!

I've compiled a short list of beautiful artificial flower suppliers and florists for you to check out -

Botanical Designs has sourced a unique range of preserved flowers and greenery, we have complemented this range with a selection of lifelike artificial flowers. From these we have created a range of bridal bouquets and table centres that will complement many bridal styles and give brides the flexibility of having flowers that will last longer than just one day.
www.botanicaldesigns.com.au


Loveflowers - We'll work with you to create bouquets, buttonholes, hairflowers, corsages and more to enhance your own wedding style. Our carefully-selected flower lines are top of the range quality and will withstand the closest shots your photographers can take.
www.loveflowers.com.au

Silk Dreams - Silk Flowers are perfect for Brides who:
* Don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for flowers that will eventually die.
* Are having an island or overseas wedding and don't want to worry about customs / Quarantine.
* Suffer from allegies - Silk flowers are allergy free
* Want all aspects of their wedding organised before the day. Your flowers can be delivered weeks in advance.
* Want exotic or out a season flowers. These flowers can be very expensive in fresh flower bouquets.
www.silkdreamsflowers.com.au


Shelly’s Wedding Flowers is one of the leading South Australian Floral designers for weddings. I pride myself in providing a high standard of quality of product and service. I have been supplying silk wedding flowers at a very affordable price since 1999.
www.shellysweddingflowers.com.au

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/07/silk_wedding_fl.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/07/silk_wedding_fl.html Flowers Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:07:12 +1000 8th Annual Pittwater Wedding Expo (Sydney) Collect 100's of ideas whilst tasting the wines on offer from the wedding packages. Check out the flowers, table settings, waterfront accommodation options and the facilities including the magnificent reception room overlooking one of the best water views in Sydney. Don't forget to take a minute or two to enter the draw for a "Weekend to Remember" package including overnight stay in waterfront accommodation, champagne & strawberries, dinner & breakfast.

Sunday June 15 2008, 1-5pm
The Newport Mirage Hotel
Pittwater at Queens Pde West, Newport, Sydney
Click here for the Google Map location
http://www.newportmirage.com.au/sydney-bridal-wedding-expos.html

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/8th_annual_pitt.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/8th_annual_pitt.html Other Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:16:27 +1000 Taronga Centre - Wedding Reception Maybe one of the best Australia wedding venues around - imagine celebrating your reception at Taronga!

The ultimate harbour-side location with outstanding food, wine and service, combine together to create the perfect backdrop for your big day! Taronga Centre will have your guests immersed in the Zoo’s brilliant setting, fascinating wildlife and unparalleled views of Sydney Harbour.

http://www.tarongacentre.com.au

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/taronga_centre.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/taronga_centre.html Venues Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:22:36 +1000 Wine for your Wedding Wedding Cellars
We specialise in wines for weddings either Wines for your Wedding served at your reception or our Bridal Wine Registry for wines to be enjoyed well into the future.

What a great idea!

http://www.weddingcellars.com.au

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/wine_for_your_w.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/wine_for_your_w.html Other Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:17:54 +1000 DIY Wedding Invitations Lots of couples take charge of their own invitations and DIY (or is that Do-It-Themselves?)

Here are some great online stores and places for inspiration when it comes to making your own wedding invitations and wedding bomboniere.

Paper Perfect
http://www.paperperfect.com.au
Wedding Invitations and Stationery

Pink Frosting
http://www.pinkfrosting.com.au
Pink Frosting have a great online shop, including Wedding Stationery

Son Bomboniere
http://www.sonboniere.com.au
Wedding stickers to decorate your bomboniere and envelopes!

Nice Stuff
http://www.nicestuff.com.au
DIY Wedding Invitations

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/diy_wedding_inv.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/06/diy_wedding_inv.html Invitations Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:12:45 +1000 update update! will be posting more entries soon! stay tuned :)

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/01/update_update.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2008/01/update_update.html Other Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:38:22 +1000 Funny wedding video So there's usually no wedding videos that make me laugh until I cry .. but here's one for the Michael Jackson 'Thriller' lovers like me

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2007/02/funny_video.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2007/02/funny_video.html Other Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:13:55 +1000 Zest, Point Piper

A beautiful venue for your wedding reception dinner. Zest offer catering to rival anyone!

ZEST offers delicious, beautifully presented cuisine. Our style is contemporary Australian, combining light and exotic Asian delicacies with traditional European influences.

We cater for all private functions - weddings, parties, Christenings - even kosher events can be arranged.

NSW Caterer of the Year 2005 and also Best Wedding Caterer 2005

www.zest.net.au

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2007/01/zest_point_pipe.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2007/01/zest_point_pipe.html Venues Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:41:48 +1000 Karaoke Bus Why not do something different for your Hen's night?

Take the Karaoke bus! You and 43 of your best friends can cruise around town, have a few drinks and sing up a storm.

www.karaokebus.com.au

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2006/11/karaoke_bus.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2006/11/karaoke_bus.html Other Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:09:00 +1000 Etiquette Hell! Planning your wedding and need a good laugh?

Visit Etiquette Hell and read stories in categories such as 'Bridesmaids and Beastman', 'Ooops!', 'Wedding From Hell' and 'Perfect Bride'.

www.etiquettehell.com

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2006/10/etiquette_hell.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2006/10/etiquette_hell.html Other Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:01:51 +1000 Neiman Marcus

Nieman Marcus have a great online selection of beautiful wedding gowns by the top designers.

My favourites are the gorgeous Carmen Marc Valvo Pleated Gown and the less traditional Kay Unger New York
Beaded-Flower Dress. I love seeing all kinds of wedding dresses, the more modern sophisticated dresses catch my eye - especially since you can wear them again ;)

Australian customers, you need to call Neiman Marcus to have your order shipped to an international address. Phone 1.888.888.4757

www.neimanmarcus.com

]]> http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2006/10/neiman_marcus_1.html http://sh1ft.org/weddings/archives/2006/10/neiman_marcus_1.html Fashion Tue, 10 Oct 2006 23:39:16 +1000