Having a bridal party – yay or nay?

One of the first thoughts of a glowing bride-to-be is of the people they want to surround them on their day. As the planning begins a bride and groom essentially build their own little Tribe of their nearest and dearest to form a bridal party – filled with a bevy of bridesmaids and a gaggle of groomsmen that will stand alongside them as they prepare for the new adventure that is marriage.

But what if you are conflicted about having bridal party? Are they absolutely a necessity? While there are absolutely no rules – think your day, your way – we investigate the pros and cons of inviting your best buddies to stand alongside you on your wedding day.

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Getting great at getting ready

Those getting ready photographs are ones that will bring back all the emotion of your pre-wedding jitters with a simple glance. So it’s no wonder, brides love having their lead-up captured. Photographer, Rachel Ramsay, of Sweeter than Honey gave us some hints and tips when it comes to getting great at getting ready and ensuring those precious preparation photos are picture perfect.

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Brownlow behind the scenes with Georgia Young Couture

When it comes to getting red carpet ready for the Brownlow Medal count, Georgia Young is on speed dial for some of the AFL’s most glamorous partners.

Ivory Tribe were invited behind-the-scenes to get a glimpse of these beauties readying themselves for a fabulous evening ahead.

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Handling the guest list…before it handles you

It’s the kind of task that will have you losing sleep, writing and re-writing over and over again as you balance conflicting opinions and your own moral compass – yes that’s right, writing your wedding day guest list can cause mass hysteria in even the most sane couple.

So how do you choose your guest list? Where do you start and where does it end?

Here are our top tips for getting a handle on the guest list before it handles you.

Photography – Jerome Cole

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Beachside Bliss – styled shoot

Imagine inviting your closest friends to a beach-side picnic, only to surprise them with an invitation to be part of your bridal party!

Savvy stylists, Events by Kate and talented photographer, Shelley Price, recently teamed up to share some sparkling engagement inspiration for real life couples.

Bringing this sweet concept to life, the relaxed vibe of the setting, complete with gorgeous Belle tents and sublime Place Settings For Hire goodies, made for absolute beachside bliss.

Get swept up in the magic of it all here.

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NOTEL – Melbourne’s hottest new venue

Smack bang in the heart of Melbourne, the newest and most anticipated rooftop accommodation and event space NOTEL is now officially open for business.

NOTEL is like nothing else in the world with six five-star fully renovated and restored 1970’s airstreams on top of a car park in the middle of Melbourne’s CBD, combining to create a brand new breathtaking oasis.

The idea came from the brain (well, it actually came after a few beers with mates while they were on the roof) of James Fry who has owned the three level car park with his Dad for a decade.

Photography by Andrew Curtis

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The art of pulling off a surprise wedding

Boy oh boy are surprise weddings fun! Fun, because there’s nothing quite like a room full of shrieking people who are none the wiser that you are about to get married.

Surprise weddings are the perfect option for couples that are looking for something completely nontraditional, want to rein in the budget of planning a full blown wedding or simply want to be married sooner rather than later. But how do you pull of a wedding that will take everyone by surprise?

Image: Stephlee Photography

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