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How NOT to negotiate!

Each week, we have brides (and grooms too, but mostly brides) call or email us and try to negotiate on our fees. Which is why I read with interest, Susan Southerland's six tips in How Not To Negotiate With Your Wedding Vendors (emphasis mine): Don't be unreasonable: A vendor who charges $2,000.00 for something is not going to give it to you for $1,000.00, so Read more...

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New Year, New Packages

We've been listening to your suggestions and have updated our packages. To begin with, our on the day coordination package is now two packages. The Mini version and the Large. Mini. - phone call pre-wedding chat to discuss the 'feel' for the day and how you want it to flow - we confirm your suppliers - we finish your runsheet and distribute - you get 8 Read more...

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First thoughts – Secrets from the Little Blue Book, Nov 2012

Last night we held our second Secrets From The Little Blue Book wedding planning event at Zest Waterfront Venues, The Spit, in Sydney's harbour-side suburb of Mosman. The evening went so well, and so fast (but that's what happens when you're having fun!). Everything was setup, the music started, the food and drinks rolled out and before we knew it...it was 9pm and time Read more...

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Secrets revealed from our Next Secrets from the Little Blue Book.

Secrets from the Little Blue Book aims at helping couples plan their wedding like a professional (that is, to plan your wedding like a planner would). We give you insider advise, help with your budget and real, tangible ideas to help you on your way. Once you meet with us, we introduce you to some suppliers you would want to discuss your needs with. There’s no Read more...

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Down the Rabbit Hole…Alice in Wonderland Styling

So you want an Alice in Wonderland Inspired Wedding - well, here are some ideas to get you thinking. I believe, if you are going to do something, do it right! So if you are going to have an Alice in Wonderland theme - go all the way. Too many times we have brides who dilute their styling or don't do enough of it - and guests don't 'get it'. They don't see Wonderland Read more...

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Lovely lace styling

What could you do with black lace styling. Well... You could create some drama on the table by ditching the floral centre pieces and using just candles. For this shoot we used glass candle holders of varying sizes as our centre piece with a tall 50cm cylinder vase in the centre with a large pillar candle. We had black vinyl decals made for the table numbers and Read more...

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To cake stand or not – that is the question!

There are many things you can do for your wedding to make small differences. One thing that we ALWAYS try to do is - drum roll - make sure the cake is on a cake stand!. It's that simple! It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, but a bit of height does wonders to a cake....no matter how beautiful it is, a cake stand will make it more amazing. Here are a few Read more...

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The Knot Magazine, Winter 2012

In the latest issue of The Knot, Winter 2012, Bells N Whistles Events is featured on page 55. The feature is based on a styled table - the rules and some hints and tips. A huge thanks goes to two of our trusted vendors. Elaine from Butterfly Philosophy for her awesome florals and Stephanie from Stelloberry Design for stationery and beautiful heart garlands. The Read more...

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Marie & Nigel – 28th January 2012

Early December, we get a phone call from a lovely young woman named Marie. She tells us her and her fiancé Nigel want to get married on 28th January and needed some help. I closed my eyes and said a little prayer hoping she means January 2013...not 2012 - only 8 weeks away! I respond via email to Marie's request and offer them an obligation free consultation. A Read more...

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Anthea & Dror – 8th December 2011

Where to start with this couple... It was February 2011. I get an email from Anthea with the subject line 'A wedding, a fabulous skeleton, & a little bit of magic...' I think I was in love from that moment! I believe in magic so it was nice for a bride to call on my magical powers, and over time, to believe in them! I met with Anthea and her mother Sue, Read more...

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