Helping you plan the catering for your next event
Steak Marinated in Onion Water –what’s that all about? Everything old is new again – in ye olden times the Turks would marinate their meat in onion water – it tenderises the meat and imparts a nice oniony flavour. Apparently this old technique is coming back in to vogue with top chefs swearing by it, so … Read more
Currently trending: what is a vow book? Reading Time: 2 minutes A vowbook is essentially just that – a little notebook to put your vows in. Whether you decide to purchase one for each of you or make your own; it serves two very important purposes that you’ll be glad of both on your wedding day, … Read more
Hope and Dale’s reception was held at Stones of the Yarra Valley. “White tulips everywhere,” says Hope. Photos by Kerryn Lee Photography.Featured Suppliers: Bomboniere: White candles / Brides Gown: Eva Tomala, d’Italia / Brides Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaid Shoes: Nine West / Bridesmaids Dresses: Zimmerman / Cake: Little Malvern Cake Company / Celebrant: Ann Flockhart Civil Celebrant / Ceremony Music: The White Tree / Entertainment: The White Tree/ Flowers: Blooming Brides / Gift Registry: Wen and Ware / Grooms … Read more
25+ fun wedding vows for modern couples Reading Time: 10 minutes Some people can’t wait to offer a combination of “love, honour and obey”. And if you’ve always dreamed of a ceremony centred on traditional wedding vows, that’s great. But these days, more and more couples are looking for something fresh and personal to start … Read more
Decode the wedding dress code: what do they actually mean? Reading Time: 5 minutes Received a wedding invitation and don’t quite understand the dress code? Or perhaps you’re planning your wedding and aren’t entirely sure what to write on your invitations? Here’s our dress code dictionary, aimed at helping you decipher the wedding dress code. Why should I include … Read more
1. PLAN YOUR PLATTER It’s important to consider things like how many people you need to cater for and whether the cheese is being served as an for hors d’oeuvres or as dessert as these will determine the amount and types of cheese. Pre-dinner cheeses should generally be a lighter cheese with rich and full-flavoured cheeses … Read more
1. PICK A THEME Whether it be a colour, a cuisine or serving style, embrace it and have fun! This will help when it comes to decision making and planning the event, allowing you to create a festive atmosphere and experience. 2. LET YOUR GUESTS MINGLE There’s nothing worse than when you don’t have time … Read more
10 ways to wear your hair down on your wedding day Looking for some wedding day hairstyle inspiration but want to wear your hair down? Let these gorgeous real brides direct from our real weddings blog show you how it’s done.Here are 10 ways to wear your hair down on your wedding day: Long spiral … Read more
4 classy hens night ideas (without the nudity) Tired of the common hens night tradition of hitting the male strip club with a gaggle of girls, only to be carried home at obscene hours of the morning, less your dignity and your left shoe? If that’s fun to you — no judgement. If not, here’s … Read more
Oh, dear! We’re sure this email from a Colorado bride to her 10 bridesmaids wasn’t intended to be quite so demanding but it certainly comes across that way. The bride-to-be, whose name has been removed, is most forthright when it comes to explaining to her bridesmaids exactly what she expects of them – and we don’t think we’re alone … Read more