A friend recently sent me a link, earlier this month WeddingBee talked about the new bridal game brides (and non brides!) were slowly becoming addicted to. With all the comments I just had to check it out!

As the new wedding assistant you are introduced to the bride’s wedding album, where she invites you to help her on her journey.

You are then sent on a treasure hunt through the usual bridal haunts- the beauty salon, chocolate shop, florist and so on. You have to look hard for that piece of ginger! (the list gets wackier!) and you must find all the items before the shop shuts!

Every now an then (as in every wedding planning journey) an emergency occurs- your dad spills coffee over your wedding dress (in shock of the price!) and so you must find all the items on the list again, except the shop has been turned upside down. If you succeed you’ll get a reward.

A memory game and choose-your-own-story game both round out the multitude of horus this game will waste when you need some time out!

Dream Day Wedding is available for a 60 minute free trial from NineMSN Games and the full version is available for purchase for $29.95

Apart from the candid moments, I love the little detail shots by photographers. These capture the details you’ve thought so hard about- I’m particularly fond of shoes shots, being a shoe loved myself, I adore the different styles a photographer uses for shoes!

Some of my favourite shoe shots

James Day of James Day Photography captured these uniquely coloured shoes hanging off a bathroom sink

Vincent Lai of Vincent Lai Photography captures the tiniest detail on this bride’s shoe.

Vanessa Hall of Wildberry Photography has a different take on the traditional shoe shot.Cato and Pade Photography show the best way to display a bride’s bare feet are in her special shoes!

Brett Odgers of Brett Odgers Photography makes the gemstones shine on these stunning shoes.Benedict Morgan of Benedict Morgan Photography reminds us not to forget the little people with this adorable shot.

The monotonous tones and flowers make this shot by the team at Hands on Photography a perfect picture.Alex Pasquali of Alex Pasquali Photography creates a work of art from what may otherwise be a plain bridal shoe.

Nerida McMurray of Nerida McMurray Photography does the traditional ‘bridal detail’ shot beautifully.
Finally, Tim Hughes of Tim Hughes Photography creates a stunning photo using the contrast of stone with a pair of simple but stunning shoes.

What are your favourite shoe shots?

Very Cherry Blossom Double Sided Invitation

Printed invitations have in the past been ‘oh so last decade!’ but Suzi of Alannah Rose Stationery has taken the bridal world by storm (and the media loves her!) with her gorgeously designed and printed invitations and her stunning website!

Vintage Dream Double Sided Invitation

Suzi started Alannah Rose Stationery after baby daughter Alannah’s birth announcements were a hit with all her friends, her 10 years experience in advertising, marketing and graphic design has given her a solid foundation to provide professional service for any bride.

On entering the website, you feel as if you might be entering a beautiful boutique- the white chair is there and the list for you to drool over potential invites. Suzi has covered every style of wedding- from the funky and fun to the floral and dreamy. Being a fan of all things old and beautiful- I particularly love her ‘Vintage’ range.

Deco Lace Double Side Invitation

Alannah Rose is purely online- which means you can order everything, from name tags, to order of service booklet covers to RSVP cards to match your invites at the click of a button. If you can’t decide- simply order a sample pack! Alannah Rose can design invitations to any whim and desire you have (that is, if you don’t like anything they offer!)

Another occasion? Don’t worry-engagements, holidays, babies and kids are all covered by Alannah Rose too with cute contact cards, birth announcements, invitations and more!

Alannah Rose Stationery
http://www.alannahrose.com.au
info@alannahrose.com.au
PO Box 505,
Chadstone Centre VIC 3148
Ph: 0417 572 528

For a long sleeve bridal gown- or really any high couture style Basilica, they do beautiful gowns in thick luxurious fabrics and take a winter bride from freezing to catwalk worthy!

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It’s another ‘that famous dance!’ wedding, this time it’s the Dirty Dancing wedding!

The bride is a wedding photographer in the UK

This is not quite wedding related- in fact the wedding of Trista and Ryan of The Bachelorette is worthy of a whole separate post!

It’s been announced Trista and Ryan are expecting their first baby!

Trista and Ryan Expecting First Child

By Cynthia Wang

Trista and Ryan Sutter of The Bachelorette are expecting their first child, the couple tell PEOPLE exclusively.”We are so happy after two years of trying,” Trista says.

Ryan, 32, a Colorado fireman, got the news from Trista, 34, a purse designer, when he flew into Denver International Airport on Dec. 18 after participating in a mountain expedition in Argentina.

“He was completely windburned and his lips were dry,” Trista recalls. “We had a three-hour drive back to our home from the airport and I couldn’t wait to tell him, so I pulled him aside to a quiet part of the baggage claim area and told him there.”

Adds Ryan, “I am happy to be able to finally be a dad.”

The couple won’t know the gender of their child until the summer; Trista is currently 14 weeks along.

“I’ve had horrendous morning sickness,” she admits, “but everyone says that is a sign of a healthy pregnancy.”

America’s favorite reality show couple met while taping The Bachelorette in 2002. They married in a televised 2003 special on ABC.

Source: People Magazine

Ada Nicodemou (star of soapie Home and Away) wed Chrys Xipolitas on Saturday in a traditional Greek ceremony with 400 guests.Ada is always one to look elegant at any event- her 2006 Logie Awards gown by Melbourne designer J’Aton (also rumoured to have made her $60,000 wedding dress) was gorgeous and very Hollywood movie star. Pictures have been sold to a major woman’s magazine and I’m excited to see them!

Crustacean Orgasm Date

About two years ago I fell in love with a guy called Mannix (well it turns out his name isn’t really Mannix …) It’s been my little secret, but somehow I don’t think my boy objects (well when swallowing down that chocolate cake otherwise known as Roxie there were no objections!).

It turns out Mannix is an Aussie living in the US and is making quite a name for himself with his culinary skills.

Mannix runs one of my favourite websites The Love Bite full of droolworthy photography, amazing recipes and delectable date ideas, this site is the hub for all things delicious.

The clueless can start out with the date guide- actually anyone wanting to )in his words) learn the art of seduction should head here first! To begin, he sets the scene- we chose the crustacean orgasm today, if his words aren’t enough to draw you in ‘candles, roses, champagne… a mirrored table top’ ‘effortlessly sexy’ the beautiful photography will be!

Next we head to the menu to see just what’s on offer- oysters, prawns, lobster tails and dipping sauce…the recipes are all included…Lobster tails sounds quite fine right about now!

Then it’s onto ‘Mood’, Mannix covers all bases so even the most bland and boring person can turn into the ultimate catch! Sight, sound touch, taste and smell are covered. Mannix even links to a play list you can download to play on the night. Step by step instructions are included (for this date he suggests things like votives, flowers floating in clear glass bowls and twinkling candlelight)

Next is the Shopping List- print it off, take it to the supermarket and you’ll be set- tips on picking the best seafood are included!

Everything is set for your night of romance !(or perhaps the meet the parents dinner is more appropriate? or the breakfast in bed, which includes gingerbread toast)

Perhaps you’ve passed the seuction phase and jsut want to make some really good food. Mannix has you covered here too- from sexy sides to sweet stuff Mannix’s recipes cover you…the names are divine and the recipes are easy but delicious!

Roxie The Chocolate Harlot

Roxie the Chocolate Harlot went down a treat at my boy’s last birthday, and Jocasta, the fig and date tart is a certain family members favourite.

Coco The Burlesque Wonder Cake has been applauded by Nigella fans (just check out her forum!) and is said to outdo any other chocolate cake.

Every recipe is straight forward- but every recipe has a special wow factor. I’m hooked and desperate for The Love Bite to turn into a book so I don’t have to lug my laptop into the kitchen every night!

Sign up for The Love Bite’s newsletter here and if you have any luck in the art of seduction using The Love Bite- let me know!

Melbourne Bride Magazine recently held their wedding expo, and they uploaded videos so we could all enjoy it!

Just a few of the many videos

Luci Di Bella
Angela Maruccio
Check out all the videos here

L-R Tetsuya Wakuda (Chef), Pearl Anniversary Shiraz, Bryce Courtenay (Writer), John Eales (Rugby Player), Collette Dinnigan (Fashion Designer), Prof. Ian Frazer (Australian of the Year 2006)

Penfolds has a long standing name in Oz for producing fine wine- I’m a big fan of Magill Estate in South Australia for an amazing dinner (with an even more amazing view).

In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Penfolds Koonunga Hill- they got some fabulous Aussie names to design a wine bottle

- Fashion Designer, Collette Dinnigan (Semillon Sauvignon Blanc)
- International Chef, Tetsuya Wakuda (Shiraz Cabernet)
- Author, Bryce Courtenay (Cabernet Sauvignon)
- Sporting Legend, John Eales (Cabernet Merlot)- Australian of the Year, Professor Ian Frazer (Chardonnay)

My personal favourite is the Collette Dinnigan bottle of course! these were released September last year, so get in quick! A portion of the sales go to the celebrity’s nominated charity.