Half-price love locks for clients

padlocks for wedding ceremoniesIn July 2012 I invited marrying couples to attach love locks to the gate of our farm, as a permanent symbol of love that can never be broken. It didn’t take long for the word to get out – the Augusta Margaret River Times were quick to run a full-page story about the idea, and I have posted out dozens of love-heart-shaped love locks to couples around Australia.

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Pre-Wedding Theme Songs for the Bride-To-Be

wedding songs ideas Songs and music are essential tools to get athletes into a “winner” mindset. Music helps block out internal noise; distract the listener from self-doubt and negative thoughts; and  reprogram the mind with positive, upbeat stuff.

How appropriate for you as a bride, too, to have theme songs to get you into a happy and positive mindset about your pending nuptials. Here are just five suggestions to get you thinking… (and singing!)

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Civil vs Religious Ceremonies – What’s the Difference?

Confused about a religious or civil marriage ceremony?

It’s a sad but true cliché for some couples planning their wedding ceremony… The MOB and/or MOG (Mother of the Bride/Groom) want the wedding to be done “their” way.

Sometimes it’s a wonderful thing to have a willing delegate, but when  personal views begin to override the wishes of the couple, things can get tough. One such prickly issue is the mother who wants a religious ceremony for her son or daughter…

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Secret technique for calming a nervous bride

margaret river chamber of commerce and industriesWow! Wow! Wow! My first ever business award – little ol’ me took out the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce’s “E Marketing Strategy of Excellence” award!

Being quite tech savvy and a gadget goddess, I thought I had a pretty good chance… until I heard the list of entrants being read out on the night. 

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