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keep calm and marry on. 5 ways to relax on a budget

When things were feeling a little hectic leading up to my wedding day (not that anyone other than hubby knew about it) I remember turning to google to find out  ‘how to de-stress before the big day’....

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The Carrie Post… 10 Lessons in Love for your ‘Big’ Day (and how to get it...

“And we were dressed from head to toe in love; the only label that never goes out of style.” – Carrie Bradshaw I love Carrie Bradshaw. A quirky and clever character who is not your typical american...

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Comparison is the thief of joy. A little late night reading…

In a world of online achievers, it is easy to fall prey to the thief of joy. Comparison. And when it comes to the world of beautiful blogs (and even more beautiful bloggers) more often than not, the...

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DIY Fabulous. The top 3 ways to feel fantastic for your wedding.

Sometimes we are so busy crafting and creating items of beauty for our big day, that we forget about one important project… us! Put down your scissors and step away from the craft paper, because today...

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C’mon Get Happy. 5 pick me ups to put a smile on your dial.

Sometimes a week does not go as planned. Sometimes it feels like the greater good just ain’t on your side. When you are having a crapola week, what are the simple things that turn your whoa fecker...

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What kind of bride are you? Take the quick quiz with One Love Photo.

  Everyone loves a good quiz, especially when it is personality based. There may only be seven outcomes, but we just can’t help ourselves when it comes to a fun process that defines who we are, and...

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How to rock the perfect pout! And 10 things you didn’t know about lipstick.

It has taken me 32 years to discover the power of Lipstick. Yet, I still have doubts. Is this the right colour for my skin tone? What are the best products out there for newbies? How can I ensure that...

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Want PERFECT Wedding Hair & Makeup? A MUST READ FOR ALL BRIDES!!!

When it comes to hair and makeup, I am not really qualified to give you advice BUT one thing I am VERY aware of is the amount of brides who are disappointed with the way their hair and/or makeup turns...

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10 Reasons to Make Like Miley (crotch grabbing and wrecking ball aside)

The once lovely Miley Cyrus is getting a bit of a media bashing at the moment. It’s no surprise considering her recent behaviour, and I have no doubt that while poor mama and papa Cyrus are putting on...

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What’s Hot In Hair & Makeup? This Season’s Picks From Industry Guru Kaitlin...

When I asked one of the best in the business Kaitlin Chapman to give us her hair & makeup pics for the coming season, I got an unbelievably speedy reply. It is no surprise really as Auckland based...

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5 DIY Wedding Ideas That COULD Save You Some Serious Mulah. Part One

The title for today’s post wasn’t intentionally written to confuse you, but when it comes to saving pennies for your big day, it’s often easier said than done. YES you can save some serious mulah with...

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Having second thoughts about saying I do? 6 reasons to call the whole thing off.

Having doubts about saying I do? People will tell you it’s only natural. I don’t agree. Let’s rewind a few years. I had been in a four-year relationship and to be honest the concept of marriage had...

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Want to look fabulous in your wedding photos? 10 tips from industry guru Kate...

I have always considered myself unphotogenic (and especially terrible at mastering tip number 4) so I hide from the camera whenever possible which is not the best way to document your life! For many of...

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5 Things To Consider When Buying Your Wedding Shoes

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world. - Marilyn Monroe Marilyn was one smart lady, and that really is a quote to live by (and definitely an excuse to buy more)  A pair of shoes...

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The Top 10 Honeymoon Stays in the South Pacific (for every budget!)

I am feeling a little ripped off this year now that summer is well and truly over. My legs are so white you can almost see through them (yes I am aware it’s gross) and most of those camping trips and...

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WANT A HAPPY MARRIAGE? 10 Quick Tips Every Woman Should Know.

Tomorrow my kick ass hubby and I will be celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary (and my 33rd birthday, gulp). In the past three years we have moved 3 times (to totally different areas of the South...

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How to Dress Your Bridesmaids in Floral

The wedding world is flooded with flowers, but when it comes to dressing our leading ladies we all have a tendency to stick to dresses that are perfectly plain. It doesn’t have to be that way! Finding...

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10 Reasons Weddings Suck. Don’t say I didn’t warn you (Lessons 1-3)

When I asked you last night on Facebook what is the one stand out pain in the ass thing about getting married? I was overwhelmed (but not surprised) by your response. Weddings suck, sorry weddings can...

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10 Reasons Weddings Suck. Don’t say I didn’t warn you (Lessons 4&5)

FAMILY. The problem… When it comes to organising families for a wedding day, you will not please everyone. Who to invite, who they want to invite, mothers and mothers in law all up in your grill. You...

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All Made Up > 3 Top Make-up Trends for the Modern Bride (and how to recreate...

  Every bride-to-be invests sooooo much time into choosing that ‘to die for’ wedding gown, along with the perfect shoes and accessories to match. Hours are spent over picking the perfect posey to...

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