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Who doesn't love a home-made biscuit? I found these fantastic Suck.UK site thanks to Jocundist . What a great way to personalise cookies for a dessert bar or as a cute favour.
£10 + shipping although there is an Australian email address – enquiries@until.com.au – so they may well be available here too!
Posted by Jane Cameron
Our dear friends Libby and the team at Polka Dot Cookies sent me the dreamiest images today of their brand new biscuit range – just as I was dreaming of one of their delicious cookies with my morning coffee! We were all so excited to see this super chic cookie range, now we are getting straight to work thinking of all the wonderful ways we can use them in our inspirational theming stories – the options are endless! 
This gorgeous biscuit range is just in time for the opening of their fabulous new store with the new range of cookies available daily there's no need to order in advance. Choose from a range of sophisticated flavours including Lemonade Lace - sherbet dusted lemon lace doilies, Marie Antoinette's – floral and fragrant jasmine honey with rose and citrus sables, Cocoa Vanilla Cremes - cameos with single origin Tasmanian blackberry honey spiked filling, Pecan Sandie Sparrows - sandwiched with fresh bay leaf and maple cream, Doris Days - sweet orange blossom macaroons with orange marshmallow filling and more.
And just so we aren't the only ones having all the fun...Polka Dot Cookies has made a fabulous offer available exclusive to WSG blog readers. Libby would love to give away a cookie jar to the value of $25 to the first 5 people to come into the store at 601 King St Newtown, NSW or call them on (02) 9557 9093 and mention the WSG blog! (Available to Sydney residents only.) For more info visit www.polka.com.au
Posted by Annabelle Kerslake
Dessert tables are all the rage right now. If you are wanting to do something a bit different then why not have a cheese table instead? The pics below found from the beautiful Sunday Suppers Blog look absolutely stunning. This is the way to do a cheese table - crusty breads and delectable cheeses will surely keep your guests happy!
All photos + styling by Karen Mordechai
Posted by Emma Henderson
We had such fun shooting our 5,4,3,2,1… celebrate story in Issue 13. What better way to start married life than with a fabulous party to ring in the new year. We show you how to pull together a gorgeous tablesetting, give you a menu that rocks, complete with downloadable recipes from the renown Bathers' Pavilion in Sydney and even supply the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne so for once you'll know what you're actually singing when the clock ticks 12.
You can also download our fabulous invitations - available in an array of glorious colours - ready to send out to your a-listers.
So, there really are no excuses - it's time to party!
Posted by Jane Cameron
For those of you who prefer laid-back entertaining you'll be pleased to hear about the arrival of the new Jasper Conran Casual Collection for Wedgwood. Marrying functionality with relaxed style, the Casual Collection is aimed towards the current trend of casual dining. Available in a fresh summer palette of cream and pale blue, the tableware and accessories collection features highly glazed classic contours and fluid handles. With prices starting from just $9.95AUD for an eggcup and plates ranging from $24.95AUD, the new range is perfectly priced for daily use. Plus, with the collection being freezer, microwave and dishwasher proof, the durable
Casual Collection will make everyday living that much easier. Available at David Jones, Myer and selected stockists nationally. Visit www.waterfordwedgwood.com.au for more details.
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Yesterday Annabelle and I went to Melbourne to attend The Wedding Establishment showcase event, every detail organised by the lovely Tanja Radman - what energy this woman has - she was positively inspiring and we had so much to talk about. The event was the ideal opportunity for brides to meet a select range of quality wedding industry suppliers, all in one place.
An earlier event was held at the Tea Room QVB the previous week during the infamous Sydney dust storms that turned the city red. Check The Wedding Establishment site for a complete rundown of all the exhibitors.
The Tea Room QVB in Sydney
This second event was held in Melbourne at Comme in Alfred Place - such a lovely building. One of the grand upstairs areas was transformed to accommodate all the exhibitors.
Comme in Melbourne
As we ascended the wide original staircase we were greeted by waiters carrying platters of delectable finger food and cool drinks - just perfect for the relaxed environment. Models in stunning Mariana Hardwick, Ava Madison, Baccini & Hill and Pallas gowns mingled amongst the guests giving us all a sneak peek into the amazing array of dress choices. It was so nice to finally meet Louise from Harvey&Ella who let us in on her recent trip to France where she has sourced some exciting new fabrics. Her bridesmaid dresses are fantastic - the kind of dress you would actually wear long after the wedding. 
Left to Right: Baccini & Hill, Ava Madison, Pallas and Mariana Hardwick
Annabelle and I were so pleased to finally meet many of our advertisers and suppliers - those whom until now had only been a familiar voice at the other end of the telephone line. The beautiful letterpressed invitation that we received for the event was printed by Chapel Press who had many examples of their stationery on display. These stylish, embossed thank you cards were a surprise treat from Chapel Press in the goody bag.
Then there were the cakes - oh the cakes! Babycakes had an inspiring macaroon display, giving brides an alternative to a traditional wedding cake. Splendid Servings had a fantastic yellow and black themed cake that would have been perfect for our Ladies and Gentlemen story in Issue 7. 
Babycakes macaroon display
Splendid Servings striking cake
After chatting with the lovely Jessie from j studios and seeing examples of her great work, we practically had to drag ourselves away from chatting with the girls from Infinity Photography - they had a a great stand enticing brides with their beautiful albums. Across from Infinity was A Piece of Paris who had a sophisticated range of wedding stationery. I was interested to learn they offer a styling service as well.
One of our final ports of call was Kate Hill Flowers that was decorated with the most glorious display of fragrant flowers. We also saw a gorgeous helleborus and sweetpea bouquet from Texas Flower Rangers that just seem to capture the essence of spring.
There were many other exhibitors, too many for us chatterboxes to speak with them all. Please do check The Wedding Establishment site for a complete list of contacts.
Before we left Comme we stopped in at the restaurant downstairs for lunch - we were in heaven and wished our ultra-delicious meals would never end. Alas, they did and we had to hurriedly make our way to the airport to fly home to Adelaide. Not hurriedly enough as it turns out we missed our plane! What a fun day though.
Posted by Jane Cameron
We all scream for ice-cream!!
I love it when I find a new and inspiring blog and this morning in the office Jane and I got so excited looking at Amy's blog Eat. Drink. Chic. Amy has some amazing free downloads to theme parties, weddings and much more. The below pics are from a DIY Ice-Cream Parlour Amy created for her readers. You can download all of the labels and templates absolutely FREE! What a great idea for a summer wedding.
Posted by Emma Henderson
The hottest and most sort after lollypop going around right now is the Couture Lollypop by Sugar Factory. No doubt you've seen pics of celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Molly Simms and Katy Perry sucking the super embellished pops. Although only available in the Sugar Factory store at The Mirage in Las Vegas, they will happily ship all around the world. Couture lollypops would be a fantastic treat for your hens day, engagement party or even wedding. The lollipops are around US$25 a piece however the handles they come on are reusable. The replacement lolly heads are US$12 for a pack of three and come in a huge variety of colours and flavours which make them perfect for colour coordinating. For more info about these glitzy lollypops visit www.sugarfactory.com.
Posted by Emilie Harrison
If you're like me and always looking for cute ways to make a cake display interesting, you must visit Layer Cake Shop. There are lots of differnet cupcake wrappers, decorations and sprinkles from which to choose.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Biscuit Envy
Elizabeth Syer, our London Correspondent, just sent through a link to this gorgeous website, Pretty Tasty in the UK. These aniseed biscuits are what caught my eye - so exquisite in their detail. They suggest having them made with holes so that they can be hung as ornaments. What a lovely idea.
Posted by Jane Cameron
Fancy Favours
Edible favours are a wonderful treat for guests at your wedding and the smart people behind Gingerbread Folk have taken the favour one step further by creating the 2-in-1 cookie placecard. Combining your favour and placecard is a great way to save money and also makes for a great conversation starter! Gingerbread Folk use delicious, all-natural ingredients and are egg free. Offering a friendly service that ships throughout Australia Gingerbread Folk will make your favours and placecards the talk of the town! Visit www.gingerbreadfolk.com for more details.
Posted by Emilie Harrison
Chocolate Love
How beautiful are these chocolate flowers? They would look so pretty as part of a chocolate buffet. Made from the finest chocolate, they are from Sisco Chocolate who have just opened their first chocolate design studio in Hawthorn, Victoria. They also do a mouth watering range of chocolate sculptures, favours and truffles. 
Posted by Emma Henderson
On Sale Today
Issue 11 is on sale today - the printed version is on shelves in Australia and for those of you who just can't wait, our digital version is ready to download here.
Our best issue ever – it's jam-packed full of real weddings, styling ideas, the most dreamy dresses and so much more.
For our Candy Land story we were lucky enough to work with the fabulous Amy Atlas. If you haven't heard about her amazing lolly and dessert buffets yet, you must be new to the blogging world. Her work is ever-so-stylish and she shared all of her top tips with us. 
The opening spread of our Amy Atlas story in Issue 11.
And for all of our lovely readers, we've put a free downloadable label on our website so you can print out as many as you need to create your own delectable dessert buffet. Simply open the pdf, type in your own treat names and print - it couldn't be easier.
Our free downloadable labels.
We hope you get as much inspiration from the story as we did.
Posted by Jane Cameron.
One moment of your wedding where everyone will look at you is when you walk down the aisle. The people are waiting to see the beautiful bride, as for you want to be the center of attention on your wedding. A wedding dress could fetch you some attention but if you want to look stunningly gorgeous then it is your diet and fitness that you need to work on.
Wedding preparations are very confusing and irritating at times, especially when you have put on weight and are worried about fitting in the dresses that you chose. If you are thinking about losing quick weight but fear that you have lost time, think again. If you do a little bit of research you will see that there is a lot of help around, you can even lose weight and couple of ounces at the very last minutes before your wedding. So stop wondering and act fast before you run out of time.
You can go for diet pills that help you reduce weight, at the same time they provide with vital nutrients. So this means that you need not worry about your body needs. These pills will work simultaneously providing your body with all its needs. You can further help yourself by doing some physical exercises that will help reduce quick weight and unwanted body flesh.
If you commit yourself at getting the perfect body shape you want before the wedding than nothing can stop you. If you are determined and focused on your goals you can reduce a lot of fat and to your amazement will find that you can fit in the clothes you always wished about.
You will be surprised to see that every soul is looking at you when you walk down the aisle. As for your husband, he will be amazed to see you look so stunning and gorgeous.
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Wonderful ideas at Weddings by Ashlee
Wedding website to visit (recommended by me)
Sparkling Weddings
For more information about wedding guides visit at Top wedding book.
You can also Read the step by step wedding guide.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Barak_Vayman
It's Ezard for me
Last week I took a trip to Melbourne to have lunch at Ezard in Flinders Lane. The first highlight was seeing Bert and Patti Newton parked out the front in their swish Mercedes - Australian entertainment royalty I suppose!
The dining room is contemporary but not austere - lots of natural earthy colours interspersed with bright, clear greens. The restaurant is downstairs but high windows let in light so it doesn't feel too enclosed. We were seated at a table with a banquette - perfect for a leisurely (long) lunch. We started with a glass of French sparkling rosé - Gosset Grande Rosé, which was followed by a stunning array of French Champagnes throughout the day.
First course for me was the steamed blue swimmer crab wonton dumplings with coconut and lemongrass laksa ($24.50). There was something magical about this dish - the lemongrass broth was so refreshing and light. I chose the Wagyu beef with sake roasted mushrooms and shallot glaze for my main course ($65). Wow. It may be a big call, but I would seriously suggest this was the best beef dish I had ever had. The flavours were intoxicating and despite the fact I was quickly becoming very full, I just could not stop eating - it was amazing.
My three lunch partners and I shared all of the desserts (each around the $22 mark) because we just couldn't decide. My favourite was the honeycrunch icecream with toasted gingerbread - mmmmm. A lovely selection of cheeses ($26) saw us off for the day - four hours later and incredibly satisfied. The service was very attentive and the food, well, fantastic.
They seat up to 80 guests and regularly host weddings so do consider giving them a call or visiting their website when planning your reception. The central-city location makes it very convenient - the Westin Hotel is literally seconds away, along with many of the other big name hotels.
Images from their website to whet the appetite
All in all, a brilliant day.
Posted by Jane Cameron.
Food Allergies ~ Gives ideas and suggestions on solving food problems.
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Some great wedding ideas by Ashlee
Guy writes on many subjects including travel,customs and society. SilverlandJewelry.com Wedding jewelry puts the perfect finishing touch on a special outfit.
http://ashleeweddings.blog.com/
http://sparklingweddings.blogspot.com/
http://merrybrides.blogspot.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Guy_Antonelli
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