Feeling a bit stuck on your wedding ceremony readings? We get it! It can be hard to put into words everything you want to capture on the day. And many of our couples are not bound to religion or specific beliefs, which can make it even trickier! Here is a list of...
Our 2020 Wedding Trend Predictions
Can you believe it’s almost 2020? Well, we still have a few more months until we officially sing ‘so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night’ to 2019 but if you’re planning a wedding for 2020, it probably feels like it’s just around the corner. Good news! We have...
5 wedding expenses to budget for
Nothing kills the ‘planning-our-dream-wedding’ mood faster than the B word: Budget. Amiright? On average, a couple will enlist 14(1) vendors on their wedding day; including photographers, videographers, cake makers, florists, wedding planners, DJs, hair stylists,...
3 Tips for Being a Kickarse MOH
Being a Maid of Honour is so much bloody fun! When else can you get glammed up, drink champagne before 9am and have an excuse to "wear that colour lipstick you always want to wear but never have the balls" to? Plus, you get to watch your best mate / sister / cousin...
How to choose the right wedding photographer
Good wedding photography is something that lives on well past the big day. The photos give you a chance to reflect on memories made and are something for you to cherish for a lifetime. Obviously it’s also V important to have tangible proof of how bloody gorg you...
Why you shouldn’t organise your own Hen’s Night
If you're newly engaged and organising a Wedding, Honeymoon and Hen's Night is on your To Do List, I've got a word (or three) of advice. Don't do it. Why not? Well, to be frank. You've got better things to do! Hen's Nights are a way for you to sit back and enjoy the...
5 Things Your Wedding Coordinator (aka ME!) Will Handle For You
A wedding coordinator (aka moi) is a magical fairy godmother that helps soon-to-be newlyweds prepare for their big day. But unless you've organised a wedding before, it may be a little hard to picture just how helpful having a wedding coordinator is. Here are 5 things...
How to get your partner involved in the wedding planning process
For some, trying to ignite some excitement from your partner when it comes to wedding planning can be no mean feat. Luckily for you, I got tips! Talk it out. To start with, sit down and really chat about what each of you want, what you might have always dreamed of or...
How to Choose the Right Bridesmaid Dress
(Hint: it's not one size fits all) The moment you ask your bestie to stand beside you (armed with tissues) on your big day is magical. After all being a bridesmaid is a privilege; it’s an honour to wake up with the bride on her big day and share those special moments...
How to Create a Stress-Free Boho Wedding Festival
Or as we like to call it, a WEDSTIVAL #weddingfestival #wedstival As you might know, here at Hire a Bridesmaid we're all about that stress-free wedding life. So, when the most chilled and relaxed couple approached us to help them plan their day, we were like "duh!"...
The Grand Slam of Weddings!
** Beware: ridiculously awesome puns ahead! ** ALISON and ANDREW are just the cutest pair you've ever met, with the biggest smiles ALL.THE.TIME. Like, how?! Anywayyyy.... High school sweethearts with an equal LOVE for tennis, who've been COURTing for over 10 years,...
Venue Manager vs. Wedding Coordinator
I hear from lots of Brides who say "we don't need a wedding day coordinator because our venue is providing one", and then they realised too late that their venue coordinator is not really coordinating everything for their day. Here are the major differences between...