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...
3 Secrets of a Wedding Coordinator
There seems to be a lot of misconceptions about the ol’ trusty wedding coordinator. A lot of my girlfriends imagine me day-to-day in activewear, cake testing (or as I like to call it ‘professional research’) and sniffing flowers at the markets. And while there is an...
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...
Hire A Bridesmaid: Where it all began…
Four years ago, I embarked on the trip of a lifetime to the US of A- a happy, smiling, successful real estate agent off to travel the continent. Little did I know how life changing that trip would actually be. I had THE most incredible six weeks of solo travel, I...
The Most Smiley Bride Around
Last month, we had the pleasure of working with the gorgeous Sam and Matt at their Centennial Parklands wedding in Sydney, and it was E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G! Sam is originally from Sydney and Matt is from the UK, and they currently live in Melbourne. Worlds collided at...
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,...
Oh Sh*t! I’m engaged… Now what?!
Nothing warms my heart more than a chocolate doughnut and a piping hot coffee. But if I had to choose, proposals would be a close second. I obsess about hearing people’s engagement stories (be prepared for when we meet). I love hearing about the planning process, the...
How to Write Your Wedding Vows (and Blow Their Mind!)
Wedding vows serve as an intimate moment during the ceremony where the couple expresses their love, promise and commitment to one another. We’ve probably all been to weddings where the couple promises to have and to hold from this day forward although, these days,...