Did your ma ever tell you, if you don't have anything nice to say - then don't say it at all?
Well, hmfph.
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People love positive vibes being sent their way, it’s what makes the world go around. Let’s talk about how to approach the wedding vendors you want, the right way.
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Let me take you to a time, a time where a makeup artist was applying false lashes on me. WITH SUPERGLUE. And another time where I was told to take a lipstick of another MUA for the day and just return it to her the next day. Or another time where my pasty face was subject to the same colour foundation (or do I call it paste) as my super tanned friend.
Two of those situations were from the same experience. Regardless, NOT COOL. Let’s chat about what you should expect from a bridal trial.
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Sharing this story with you all has been near the top of my to do list literally as long as I have had my wedding images back, but I didn’t just want to write this post specifically for acne sufferers. Every bride and groom deserve to look and feel their best EVER on their wedding day, so what you will find as you read this ginormous blog are the things I did for my skin in the lead up to my wedding along with things I would do differently, or incorporate now - Oratane or not.
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There is literally no better excuse than a good ol’ fashioned hens partaay to get your girls together and dress up for the occasion, but where on earth do you come up with the theme surrounding the day?
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Not so long ago, Tessa and I went live on my social story to talk all things beauty - Things you need to know about taking care of your bridal glow in the lead up to your big day, which we all know goes far past what we do topically to our skin! Tessa is now an official part of the Christchurch Weddings directory, and I am so excited to bring to you what is essentially part two of our chat. Read on to get to know a bit about Tessa, her take on weddings, and all things beauty.
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Sitting at my desk wondering where on earth the last two months have gone made me realise how quickly times change - and I’m not just talking about the day to day, but eras too. We’re out of the eighties and in the 2K's now, so unless you’re stuck in a time warp it’s quite possibly time to get with the programme and understand that something for the home may not be the best option for newly weds.
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It was ladies night at the high school old boys club rooms and my sister had taken me along to meet someone. Long story short, it didn’t go as planned! Tom was a bachelor ‘for sale’ and he was auctioned off to a rather boozed lady who ended up not seeing the night out - which meant Tom was free!
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Ryan and I met in my home town of Brisbane. He was over on a work trip planting trees in North Queensland, and just so happened to know my cousin - who lived with us. Shortly after his arrival, Ryan made the move to live with my family and one night we got talking after I came home from a party. We totally hit it off, and the rest was pretty much history - but not before Ryan asked my dad if it was ok to date me! A year later I made the move with Ryan to his hometown, Christchurch.
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Don’t sigh just yet, you strong, independent bride squad! For the modest bride, or someone who’s just into having a good time with her friends, here are a few seeds to plant, that, let’s face it - don’t involve a substandard stripper rubbing himself up in your girl’s grill.
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I won't lie, I had big plans to create social media epicness on our big day. We had the hashtags in place, the life size photo frame, heck I even had a Snapchat geofilter lined up until I discovered they weren't available over this side of the world yet... no hint coughing here, come on Snapchat! These details are all fun and games though right, all part of the entertainment package for lack of better words! However when I think as a couple, and then with my guest hat on too there are some important things to consider.
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Ryan and I met in my home town of Brisbane. He was over on a work trip planting trees in North Queensland, and just so happened to know my cousin - who lived with us. Shortly after his arrival, Ryan made the move to live with my family and one night we got talking after I came home from a party. We totally hit it off, and the rest was pretty much history - but not before Ryan asked my dad if it was ok to date me! A year later I made the move with Ryan to his hometown, Christchurch.
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It seems like a decade ago now, but back in July last year I had the pleasure of entering, and winning Canterbury Bride of the Year. I didn’t know it yet, but come 8am when I knocked on Ashleigh’s door for hair and makeup I was about to meet one of the most genuine, hard working chicks in the business - I literally could have sat in her makeup chair all day - not that I needed to, come midnight my face paint hadn’t budged one bit!
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You know how people joke about a waiter spitting on their food if you're a total pain in the ass? Or how you'll always make an effort to go the extra mile for people who are kind to you? Well take those ideas, nestle them in your pretty wedding planning brain and soak in these tips to keeping your team of wedding superstars happy throughout the planning period.
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"Taking to the streets, we battled the bellowing wind to capture a love story amongst the beautiful chaos of our ever evolving city. In a landscape once packed with history, now reshaped and invigorated with an injection of new, we allowed bold backdrops to speak for themselves, and played on our love for the foragers paradise that is Christchurch".
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With only five days to go, you might be starting to feel a little anxious about braving the malls, so I've thought ahead on your behalf, and today have a very special recipe of mine to share with you that adds a nice touch to any gift.
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The first time I had the pleasure of trying what Moveable Feasts served up was at a gorgeous wedding in Greta Valley early this year, and I have been hooked ever since. With three businesses now under their umbrella, there truly is something that caters to every budget. I'll let Kate, the group's Marketing and Event Manager tell you more.
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