How to Save Money on Your Wedding
There are a few key ways to save money when planning your wedding, and they're best put into play from the outset of planning (ie. not towards the end when the budget gets tighter!) Here are our top tips for saving pennies on your big day... Photo by Wesley and Emma...
Saying ‘YES’ to the Dress – 5 Tips to help you on your way!
Okay, so you’ve said yes to that one special person who makes you feel like you’re on top of the world, but there is still one HUGE decision to make….. your wedding dress! Whilst I didn’t make a rash decision with my husband’s proposal (*phew*), I did rush my decision...
How to write an epic speech
Whether you’re the newlyweds, maid of honour, the best man, or one of the doting parents - chances are you might be expected to make a speech at the wedding reception. If you want an unforgettable speech filled with humorous quips, memories and maybe even tears (you...
2 Years On and 4 Things I Learnt From Our Big Day…
Hello there! I’m Lauren - Hire a Bridesmaid’s new wedding contributor - I married my best friend and husband Chris almost two years ago! (Erm 2yrs already?!) Like you, this was my first (and let’s hope only) wedding, and I planned it mostly by myself… with a little...
Thinking about Eloping? Here’s what you need to know
It is no surprise to know that elopements and micro-weddings have become increasingly popular throughout the current climate (aka global pandemic - how crazy). And to be honest, we’re here for it! There are a lot of wonderful benefits to elopements if that is on the...
3 Lessons From Planning Our Wedding
We love being able to turn our expertise into tangible learnings for you to use throughout your wedding planning process. That’s what we do, it’s our jam (OMG yum… *runs to get a piece of toast with butter and strawberry jam*). However, we thought it would be cool to...
8 Wedding Planning Hacks
Would you take wedding planning advice from someone who's been to over 200 of them? Yes? GREAT! You're in the right place. Let's talk about some simple wedding planning hacks I have learned over the years. These hacks will save you time, money and reduce stress levels...
Why 2022 is going to be the biggest year for weddings EVER!
It goes without saying that 2020 was not a great time to be getting married. Yes, there are still many MANY happy couples who managed to enjoy their wedding in 2020, but from March until December last year, weddings were overshadowed by the virus...
7 Reasons to Wed on a Weekday!
Let's play spot the difference. I'd like you to rate each couple pictured below based on how happy they look out of 5 - which couple looks happier? Now, can you guess which couple was wed on a Thursday...? N+ J, Folk a Follow K + L, Samantha Heather Photo Trick...
3 Things We Wish Couples Would Stop Doing…
“Gee, that wedding was so easy to plan. Absolutely every single thing went perfectly!” - Said no-one ever! It’s no surprise that weddings are hard work. You already know this. Coordinating human beings, watering them, feeding them, seating them - it’s a lot! A wedding...
Cheers to another 4 weeks of Sydney lockdown…
That's me, Kerstyn. Sippin' an espresso martini at a wedding before covid was even a thing. Ahhh, the good ol' days... (Photographed by faves at Kieran Moore Photography) Sydney brides and grooms to be, I’m so sorry this is happening to you (again). It’s not fair, and...
Currently in lockdown and wondering what to do about your upcoming wedding? Read on…
Lockdown got us like ♀️ Here’s some advice if your wedding is coming up and you’re not sure what to do… 1. What date is your lockdown due to end? If your wedding is more than a month after lockdown ends, we suggest you don’t do anything just yet. Wait it out before...