wedding issue 2013

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BEAUTY SECRETS TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

LOCAL weddings

2013-14

E C H U C A - M OA M A

TOP SPOTS FOR YOUR HONEYMOON5

Echuca Moama

THE PERFECT LOCATION FOR YOUR WEDDING

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Award winning, stylish, unforgettable.Echuca-Moama’s premier entertainment venue

Moama Bowling Club boasts outstanding function facilities suitable for small and large groups, private or public functions. Your event will take advantage

of state of the art equipment including the latest Bose technology and sound engineering.

Adventurous, innovative and flexible – your guests will leave with lasting memories.

The Venue can cater for 420 guests theatre style, 250 guests banquet and 450 cocktail.

The Pavilion can accommodate up to 450 guests cocktail style (subject to availability).

Contact our dedicated Functions Coordinator today on 1800 806 777 to organise every aspect of your event.

Adventurous,innovative,

flexible.

6 Shaw St., Moama NSW 2731. Free shuttle service. Call Customer Service. FreeCall 1800 806 777 www.moamabowlingclub.com.au

ABN 58001046939


Award winning, stylish, unforgettable.Echuca-Moama’s premier entertainment venue

Moama Bowling Club boasts outstanding function facilities suitable for small and large groups, private or public functions. Your event will take advantage

of state of the art equipment including the latest Bose technology and sound engineering.

Adventurous, innovative and flexible – your guests will leave with lasting memories.

The Venue can cater for 420 guests theatre style, 250 guests banquet and 450 cocktail.

The Pavilion can accommodate up to 450 guests cocktail style (subject to availability).

Contact our dedicated Functions Coordinator today on 1800 806 777 to organise every aspect of your event.

Adventurous,innovative,

flexible.

6 Shaw St., Moama NSW 2731. Free shuttle service. Call Customer Service. FreeCall 1800 806 777 www.moamabowlingclub.com.au

ABN 58001046939

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STATION

PERRICOOTASTATION

Perricoota State Forest Rd, Moama (Find directions on our website)

www.perricootastation.com.auRestaurant:Phone: (03) 5483 6221 [email protected] and Events: Phone 0429 393 433 [email protected]: Phone: 0418 253 764 [email protected]

Your perfect wedding destination is...

Whether you arrive for your wedding at Perricoota Station via paddlesteamer, horse and buggy or by helicopter, you and your guests will enjoy the settings in 150 years of manicured gardens, with the “Homestead” as your historic back drop.

Perricoota Station offers a complete wedding package individually designed to suit your special day.

The beautiful grounds in front of the Homestead could be your choice to say your vows. Then using the magnifi cent Murray River to take your memorable photographs. Your guests can be treated to canapes and drinks, while retreating on the lawn in front of the Homestead, soaking in the amazing era that once was...

Perricoota has three incredible ceremony and function locations - two with absolute river frontage!

The Homestead: First location is river side of the Homestead on the rolling lawn down to the banks of the Murray river, use the easy access of the fl oating pontoon or just enjoy the back drop.

The Palms: Front gardens of the Homestead underneath the glorious 150 year old palm trees with the homestead as the setting.

The Packing Shed: Our newly renovated Packing Shed Functions Centre seats up to 250 guests and 500 standing. Situated only three metres from the Murray River. Enjoy the fl ood-lit red gums at night and gaze out

onto the water. Featuring a large deck over the river, attached with a huge pontoon for boat/paddlesteamer access, two inside bars one over 10 metres long, all milled on site from Perricoota redgum, a huge fi re pit warming the centre during winter and a powered stage for the band. The function centre is split into two levels allowing you to showcase whatever the event might be! Ceremony table, dance fl oor, and or corporate launch events!

Accommodation:Come and relax fi rst, before your big day! Personalised rooms for all your immediate family, where your stay can last longer than a day. What a perfect base, every angle, enriching that special time in your life.

Optimise your day. Incorporate the main bedroom as your bridal suite, photographs of the bride’s preparation in a vintage setting. Look out onto the palms garden, watching all close friends congregate on the lawn, awaiting your exit through the grand doorway of the main homestead.

The groom and groomsmen, can mingle in the gentlemen’s billiard room before greeting friends and family without even passing each other. Open the French doors to the grand dining area, offering hors d’oeuvres and champagne, with the background of a simple violin or cello playing.

Call our Functions Manager on 0438 939 433 for a guided tour of our wonderful facilities and dates of availability.

StationPerricoota

ECHUCA-MOAMA WEDDINGS | 2013-14 5PERRICOOTA

STATION

PERRICOOTASTATION

Perricoota State Forest Rd, Moama (Find directions on our website)

www.perricootastation.com.auRestaurant:Phone: (03) 5483 6221 [email protected] and Events: Phone 0429 393 433 [email protected]: Phone: 0418 253 764 [email protected]

Your perfect wedding destination is...

Whether you arrive for your wedding at Perricoota Station via paddlesteamer, horse and buggy or by helicopter, you and your guests will enjoy the settings in 150 years of manicured gardens, with the “Homestead” as your historic back drop.

Perricoota Station offers a complete wedding package individually designed to suit your special day.

The beautiful grounds in front of the Homestead could be your choice to say your vows. Then using the magnifi cent Murray River to take your memorable photographs. Your guests can be treated to canapes and drinks, while retreating on the lawn in front of the Homestead, soaking in the amazing era that once was...

Perricoota has three incredible ceremony and function locations - two with absolute river frontage!

The Homestead: First location is river side of the Homestead on the rolling lawn down to the banks of the Murray river, use the easy access of the fl oating pontoon or just enjoy the back drop.

The Palms: Front gardens of the Homestead underneath the glorious 150 year old palm trees with the homestead as the setting.

The Packing Shed: Our newly renovated Packing Shed Functions Centre seats up to 250 guests and 500 standing. Situated only three metres from the Murray River. Enjoy the fl ood-lit red gums at night and gaze out

onto the water. Featuring a large deck over the river, attached with a huge pontoon for boat/paddlesteamer access, two inside bars one over 10 metres long, all milled on site from Perricoota redgum, a huge fi re pit warming the centre during winter and a powered stage for the band. The function centre is split into two levels allowing you to showcase whatever the event might be! Ceremony table, dance fl oor, and or corporate launch events!

Accommodation:Come and relax fi rst, before your big day! Personalised rooms for all your immediate family, where your stay can last longer than a day. What a perfect base, every angle, enriching that special time in your life.

Optimise your day. Incorporate the main bedroom as your bridal suite, photographs of the bride’s preparation in a vintage setting. Look out onto the palms garden, watching all close friends congregate on the lawn, awaiting your exit through the grand doorway of the main homestead.

The groom and groomsmen, can mingle in the gentlemen’s billiard room before greeting friends and family without even passing each other. Open the French doors to the grand dining area, offering hors d’oeuvres and champagne, with the background of a simple violin or cello playing.

Call our Functions Manager on 0438 939 433 for a guided tour of our wonderful facilities and dates of availability.

StationPerricoota


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P R I N T E R SA DIVISION OF THE RIVERINE HERALD

Your partner has popped the question, you said yes, the ring is on and now it’s time to plan the wedding.Getting married is one of the most special and exciting times in your

life and your wedding should reflect that.

Unfortunately for some, planning a wedding can be an

overwhelming and stressful task, turning even the most composed

women into crazy and emotional bridezillas.

Finding the perfect dress, deciding on a theme, picking a venue and

choosing a cake that reflects your personality can be hard enough

without having to send out invitations, select a menu, arrange table

seating that will please everyone and organise a honeymoon.

However, we are here to help you plan your special day with district

industry experts offering plenty of fabulous wedding ideas, tips and

packages.

You may even want to pinch some ideas from our feature brides and

honeymoon couple, who share their stories with us.

Do you want to know what style of wedding dress will suit your

figure, what the new trends are in suits, what wedding cakes

are proving popular, what colours go together or the top five

honeymoon destinations?

You will find it all in this edition of Echuca-Moama Weddings, as

well as the latest information on the Echuca-Moama Weddings Expo,

which is an event not to be missed for all brides and grooms to be.

The Echuca-Moama district is renowned for its natural beauty and

heritage, as well as excellent restaurants, wedding venues, vineyards

and shopping for all the necessities and experience which will help

your dream wedding become a reality.

Echuca-Moama Weddings brings all this information together, taking

the stress out of your wedding preparation, so all you really have to

worry about is ‘getting to the church on time…’

Ivy WiseEchuca-Moama Weddings journalist

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Real Weddings16 FINISHING TOUCHES Michelle + Trent.

18 MAKING AN ENTRANCE Sherry + Jarrad

20 SURPRISE WEDDING Belinda + Julian

40 OUR HONEYMOON Sarah + Luke

Planning12 2013 WEDDING EXPO

22 THE DRESS Showcasing four styles of wedding gowns.

24 TOP 5 BRIDAL TRENDS Hot new trends in Wedding Gowns.

26 7 BRIDAL BEAUTY SECRETS Secrets to help look your best.

30 FOR THE BOYS Choosing the right suit.

44 PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOWCASE The district photographers on display.

62 AMAZING CAKES Exciting Wedding Cake designs.

Venues36 ECHUCA-MOAMA – YOUR

WEDDING DESTINATION Why Echuca-Moama is the perfect choice

for your wedding.

42 HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS Honeymoon tips.

64 A RELIGIOUS CEREMONY Why not consider a religious wedding?

66 PERRICOOTA VINES A look inside Perricoota Vines Retreat

Directory68 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Echuca-Moama & District

Accommodation.

70 WEDDING EXPO EXHIBITORS

72 ADVERTISING GUIDE

73 CONTACT LIST


Couples will be able to plan their entire wedding at the

Echuca-Moama Weddings Expo on May 26.

More than 80 wedding service providers from Echuca-

Moama and surrounding areas will have an exhibit at

the expo, which will be held at the Stubberfield Centre

(formerly the Fonterra Centre) from 10.30am to 4pm.

“If you are a prospective bride or groom, the Echuca-

Moama Weddings Expo is an essential part of your

wedding planning,” expo committee secretary Shirley

Tisher said.

Michelle Rudd, who married Trent Bux at Moama on

Murray in December, found all her wedding suppliers at

last year’s Echuca-Moama Weddings Expo.

“It is the perfect place to start when looking at

planning a wedding here,” she said.

Couples who attend the expo can expect to see lots

of new ideas and products from a range of exhibitors,

including photographers, celebrants, churches, venues,

florists, cake makers, caterers, clothing and bridal stores

and entertainers.

If people are interested in seeing the venues, that can

be arranged at the expo.

“Couples can find everything under one roof and plan

their entire wedding at the expo,” Shirley said.

“We expect about 300 brides to attend at the expo,

with most booking their services on the day.

“It’s become such a popular event, because Echuca-

Moama is such a popular wedding destination.”

The expo will feature two fashion parades, showcasing

traditional and contemporary bridal wear and

menswear and flowergirl and pageboy outfits.

There will also be a lucky door prize and catering

available.

Wedding expo organiser Tracy Luscombe said planning

for the expo was going strong and the excitement was

building.

“Echuca- Moama is getting more and more popular as

a great wedding destination as there are so many great

locations and activities to see and do and, of course,

the river,” she said.

“Come and enjoy the day with us, source great product

from our region and make your big day magic.”

Organised by a voluntary committee, the expo has the

support of leading regional businesses relevant to the

weddings industry.

For information, contact Tracy on 0417 059 949 or visit

www.echucamoamaweddingexpo.com.au

Some of the wedding dresses on display at last

year’s fashion parade at the Weddings expo.

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A Stunning Collection of Memories


After adamantly telling her mother she would not wear a veil for her wedding, Michelle Rudd gave her the surprise of her life, walking down the aisle with a floor-length veil fit for a royal.“I had never thought of wearing a traditional veil, but when trying

on wedding gowns for the first time, my mum, who was with me,

was absolutely desperate for me to try on veils,” Michelle said.

“It’s all she could talk about.

“I was planning on going with a birdcage style or maybe even

nothing at all. So I humoured her and tried them on, still not liking

them.

“I wouldn’t say my mum is a traditionalist and I still don’t know

why she wanted me to wear one so bad, but she just did.

“She even threatened me that if I didn’t wear one, she wasn’t

coming to the wedding.

“This I found really humourous. I am not one who likes being told

what to do, so I guess I was a bit rebellious and stood my ground

and told her that it would be her bad luck.”

However, as the bridal gown was being made by dressmaker friend

Georgia Young, the more Michelle started visioning it with a veil.

“There was no way I was telling my mum this after I had been

so adamant I wasn’t wearing one, so I decided to surprise her. I

thought it would be fun,” she said.

“My dressmaker made me a beautiful floor length veil and I even

managed to transport it from Melbourne to Echuca where we were

staying without my mum knowing.

“The day of the wedding I got dressed in my room, the

photographer was in there with me, but my mum wasn’t, so we

put the veil on then.

“Mum hadn’t seen my gown yet, so when I finally came out after

a minor zip malfunction, she was staring at my gown telling me it

was beautiful.

“Then my sister, who was also my hairdresser/maid of honour, said

‘Mum, look at Michelle’s hair’.

“As soon as she saw the veil, she cupped her hands over her

mouth and started bawling. I don’t think I have ever seen my mum

cry that hard.

“It was really beautiful and I was so happy I chose to surprise her

and so happy the photographer was there to capture the moment.

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MICHELLE + TRENT


“I was also so happy I chose to wear a veil because it really

did complement the whole thing.”

The moment was made even more special as Michelle walked

down the aisle to the Beyonce’s version of ‘Ave Maria’.

“My mum walked down the aisle to Ave Maria when she

married my dad, so it was very special to me,” she said.

The bride looked stunning as she walked down the aisle in

her ‘Hollywood glam’ white strapless gown, which featured a

deep sweetheart neckline.

“My gown was the most amazing part,” she said.

“I absolutely loved it and felt so good in it.

“The fabric was sequined which is not the norm for a wedding

gown, but it really was amazing.”

Michelle, along with her three bridesmaids, Lisa, Tracey and

Bianca, carried ivory roses.

As for the boys, they were dressed by the best man Ryan.

“He definitely has great style,” Michelle said.

“He works over in the mines in Western Australia, so we had

to wait for him to come home for his monthly visit before the

boys could go off and get themselves sorted.

“It was something that I didn’t have anything at all to do with

which suited me just fine.

“The boys went with a brown pant and white shirt. No jacket,

no tie, no vest. Just simple, which was perfect for the style of

wedding we were going for. They looked hot.”

The ceremony was “amazing”, Michelle said.

“It was the part I was most looking forward to,” she said.

“Moama on Murray was gorgeous and the best part was I

was able to have what I wanted because it’s only venue hire.

Everything else we do ourselves.

“The ceremony/reception area overlooked the river which was

perfect.

“I had a gorgeous silk-lined marquee put up along with

strings of lanterns which were amazing at night.

“I like the fact that we kept it all in one spot. Even the photos

were kept on site.

“My wedding could have been described as ‘tizzy’ decoration-

wise, but the feel was extremely casual and fun.”

The colour scheme was white and silver with splashes of

coral throughout the reception area, complementing the

bridesmaids’ coral dresses.

“I had coral pillar candles as part of our table settings and

some coral ribbon on our cake. I think it looked really nice,

clean and simple,” she said.

Most of the decorations were hired through Echuca-Moama

Party Hire, which also helped with the set-up.

“They have everything you would ever need for a DIY

wedding,” she said.

“As well as the marquee and lanterns, we also hired the

tables, chairs, all of our glassware, bar tables and stools and

a cool room.”

It was a sit-down wedding and the catering was a buffet-style

roast menu, with a choice of three cuts of meat with roasted

vegetables and salads.

“The food was amazing and there was plenty enough for our

guests to enjoy seconds,” Michelle said.

“They also did pre-dinner canapes, while we were having our

photos taken.”

The two-tier white chocolate and fresh raspberry mud cake

doubled as the dessert.

“I honestly couldn’t recommend it any higher. It was

beautiful,” Michelle said.

The bonbonnieres were personalised stubby holders with a

cartoon drawing of the couple with their dog, Tori.

Tyler Hudson provided the music, playing guitar and singing,

before becoming the DJ.

“Our favourite band is the Jezabels and there is a song by

them called ‘Rosebud’ which we chose to do our first dance

to,” Michelle said.

“I just loved every bit of my day and would do it all over again

given the chance.”

PHOTOGRAPHER: Occasion Studios

CELEBRANT: Jennafer Whelan

CAKE: The Cake Up Artist

FLOWERS: The Wild Orchid

DECORATION: Echuca-Moama Party Hire

CATERING: Minute Chefs

BONBONNIERES: Ultimate Choice Printing

Sherry Lanyon’s arrival at her wedding to Jarrad Nuttall is one that their guests are not likely to forget in a hurry.

While Jarrad and their guests waited in the clearing

of a corn paddock on Sherry’s family farm, the

bride, her four bridesmaids and the two smallest

attendants boarded two big John Deere tractors to

make their surprise entrance.

Sherry was proudly driven to the ceremony by her

dad, Trevor Lanyon.

The second tractor, driven by Sherry’s brother

Steve Lanyon, featured three bridesmaids standing

precariously, yet safely, on the external steps

and a fourth bridesmaid seated in the cabin with

one-year-old attendants Billy Sutton and Victoria

Lanyon.

The tractors were specially prepared for the

occasion, having had a thorough wash and

traditional white ribbons strung from the bonnet.

The other two flower girls and pageboys — all

Sherry and Jarrad’s nieces and nephews —

continued the John Deere theme, arriving on a

small children’s gator, driven by the eldest of the

flower girls.

The 2.4m tall corn crop surrounding the ceremony

meant the roar of the tractor engines was the first

MAKING ANentrance

SHERRY + JARRAD


indication Sherry would arrive in a less than conventional

vehicle.

Even Jarrad was in the dark until the tractors slowly made

their way down a track which had been specially cut

through the corn for their entrance.

“It was a big surprise,” Sherry said.

“He (Jarrad) thought it was awesome.”

The idea of using the tractors as the bridal vehicles came

from Sherry’s dad.

“We only decided a week before (the wedding) we were

going to use the tractors,” Sherry said.

The vehicles were more than fitting for the wedding, held at

Lanyon Farms in Boort, which has been in Sherry’s family for

six generations, since 1869.

The location of the ceremony on the farm holds special

significance for the Lanyon family.

Sherry’s grandmother, Elva Lanyon, planted the trees which

towered above the couple and their guests and formed a

perfect natural avenue for the special occasion.

“(Planting) the trees were the last thing my dad’s mum

did before she died, aged just 24, so that made it really

special,” Sherry said.

Getting married on the family farm was something Sherry

had always dreamed about.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to get married on the

farm,” she said.

The wedding was all she had hoped for.

“We wanted to keep it quite casual, but fun,” Sherry said.

“It was the best day. I couldn’t have asked for anything

more perfect.

“It was everything I wanted.”

Sherry and Jarrad’s wedding had a frangipani theme running

throughout all of it, with frangipanis Sherry’s favourite

flower.

Sherry’s bouquet was made from artificial frangipanis, while

two bamboo tepees topped with frangipanis marked the

entrance to the ceremony area, while another two stood

near the couple as they said their vows.

The wedding cake was also decorated with frangipanis.

Sherry’s friend’s sister Jenny Watson made the cake which

was later decorated by Sherry’s mum Karen.

Each of the guest’s name cards also had frangipanis on

them, as did the invitations and menus which were both

designed by another of Sherry’s friends.

“We definitely went way out on the frangipanis,” Sherry

said.

The yellow bridesmaids dresses — Sherry’s favourite

colour — complemented the frangipani theme, as well as

matching perfectly with the corn and the green and yellow

of the John Deere tractors.

The frangipanis even extended to the nail art on the

bridesmaids, with each having a tiny frangipani painted on

one fingernail and one toenail.

Owner of Beauty Empire in Echuca, Sherry said having

beautiful nails was important to her.

“Because it’s my industry, I wanted the girls’ nails to look

perfect,” she said.

Sherry’s own nails featured a French manicure with small

diamantes.

“It’s a really nice, classic look,” she said.

Sherry and her employee and friend, Liz Watts, did all the

nail art and make-up for Sherry and the bridesmaids.

Their hair was done by Sherry’s sister, Kelly Sutton.

Jarrad and the groomsmen did not miss out on having

their own special touch, with each wearing ‘groom’ and

‘groomsmen’ socks on the day.

The wedding reception was just a short walk from the

ceremony, held in a marquee on the lawn overlooking the

corn paddock.

The couple took dancing lessons, showing off their newly

acquired skills in their bridal dance to Chris Brown’s song

‘Forever’.

They also surprised their guests when they were joined

by the bridal party for a dance routine to LMFAO’s song

‘Shuffling’.

“Everyone was up clapping, you could see everyone wanted

to be on the dance floor and dancing with us,” Sherry said.

“The impact was amazing. It was like, ‘let’s get this party

started’.”

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION: Sherry’s family farm, Lanyon Farms, Boort

CELEBRANT: Carol Williams

PHOTOGRAPHER: Cindy Power

TRANSPORT: The Lanyon family’s John Deere tractors


When Belinda Brasher and Julian Smith were married at their Bamawm dairy farm, they were surrounded by 1000 tulips, planted six months earlier to ensure they would bloom on the day of their surprise wedding.

After proposing in March 2012, Julian told Belinda he had

pre-ordered 1000 tulips which he would plant by hand

throughout the yard in time to flower for their engagement

party/surprise wedding on September 15.

He also planned to build a huge outdoor area for the

ceremony and reception.

“We had six months to plan our wedding, build the venue,

plant the plants, as well as run two businesses and care

for our two young sons and keep it all a secret at the same

time,” Belinda said.

“It was very stressful at the time, but also very exciting.

“However, our day was perfect and everything had fallen

into place just in time.”

The bridal party only included a friend each to make sure it

remained a surprise, with Julian having his best friend Daniel

Dullard from Lockington and Belinda having friend Kylie

Stacey from Newman, Western Australia.

“We had two of Julian’s friends as MCs and one of mine to

do our reading. As we wanted it to be a surprise, we really

wanted to include our friends on the day in some way,”

Belinda said.

The ceremony started at 4.15pm, with a bus picking up and

dropping off 140 guests at the farm.

Walking out to Florence and The Machine’s ‘Never Let

Me Go’, the couple said their vows under a big wooden

archway, before signing the registry to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Lego

House’.

Belinda looked stunning in a white strapless Nicolina gown

with a trail and small detailing on the front and back, while

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BELINDA+ JuLIAN


wedding

Kylie wore a midnight blue shoulder ruffle dress.

Julian and Daniel wore matching light grey suits and

black ties, while Ryder and Brax complemented them in

black pants and white button shirts.

The ceremony also included a surprise naming

celebration for the couple’s sons, Ryder and Brax.

Once photographs were taken around the farm, the

reception got into full swing.

The theme was rustic and based around the wedding

flowers, which included white tulips and blue hyacinths.

“Our outdoor area is a barn style with rotating doors and

big open windows, which also included a bathroom, and

we used wine barrels for tables, frosted glass vases and

tulip table displays,” Belinda said.

Opting for finger food, the couple hired a Melbourne

catering company which prepared everything on site

during the ceremony.

“They had servers to attend to the guests and the food

flowed,” Belinda said.

“It included seven types of finger foods; bruschetta,

aranchini balls, Thai beef skewers, mini baguettes and

smoked salmon on croutons.

“For the main, they served three different types of noodle

boxes; three-cheese ravioli, Thai beef salad and fish and

chips. Nobody was hungry.”

The wedding cake was a single cake surrounded by

cupcakes, while the boys’ naming cake was the same

design with their names in mirror on the top decorated

with blue stars.

Hiring a DJ for the night, the couple chose Will.I.Am’s

‘Three Words’ for their wedding dance.

“Not the best slow song, but the song had meaning as

to how we met,” Belinda said.

Looking back on their special day, the newlyweds said

they could not have planned it better.

“It was a wedding in the country, not a wedding on a

farm is the best way to describe it,” Belinda said.

“All in all, it was a huge effort and we had an amazing

day.

“We worked right up until 5pm the day before creating a

beautiful atmosphere.”PHOTOGRAPHER: Leanne Whitely

CELEBRANT: Jennafer Whelan

CAKE: Tracy’s Cakes

FLOWERS: Lynn’s Florist


Gown 1Style 2410 Allure

Gown 28956 Allure

A gorgeous embroidery and crystal beading adorn the strapless bodice on this great ball gown.

The natural waist line is accented with a sash and brooch detail.

The full satin gathered shirt really enhances the waist line of the body.

Covered buttons on the train with the waist sash, taking your eyes all the way to the end of the train, gives you the impression of length.

This skirt also features pockets for the bridal to keep her personal face touches or the hanky that holds back the tears of joy.

This slim-fitted gown is perfect for the bride who wants to show her body curves of their body line.

The all-over lace features a beautiful raised lace neckline with contoured straps which continues to a keyhole back.

This mermaid-style gown flares out below the knee.

A chapel length train and covered buttons completes this feminine-style gown.

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This gown is suitable for lots of different body shapes because of the ruching around the bodice and waist line, which can either hide or enhance the waist line.

A feature point that sends your eyes is a beaded brooch at the waist line.

The flare silhouette construction on the side of the skirt made from soft organza, which also continues around to the train, adds glamour and elegance to this design.

The tie-up back allows you to tighten or loosen where it is needed.

A simple, yet beautiful A-line gown in a soft satin.

Ruched asymmetrically delicately with sparkling embroidery detail down one side through the bodice to the hips.

The lace-up back ensures a perfect fit, with the look completed with a chapel-length train.

This is a great style for larger figures.

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2 3Strapless slimlineThis is a popular choice and hot trend for brides.

Pretty and practical for a ceremony by a river

or in a garden, strapless wedding dresses allow

you to take full advantage of your surroundings.

As you walk down the aisle in your strapless

gown, you can enjoy feeling the sun blanketing

your shoulders and the warm breeze grazing

your bare arms.

You don’t want to spend your reception dancing

in a heavy crinoline skirt.

A strapless, flowing gown is comfortable, fluid

and appropriate for the environment you are in.

LayersPerhaps it’s the way layers seem to emulate

the cascades of a waterfall that makes this

trend so appealing.

Layered skirts create a textured,

sophisticated version that highlight the

special work that went into your gown.

Layers are also graceful because of the

way they flow and sway gently as you glide

down the aisle.

The effect is ethereal and hypnotic.

Slight trainsIf you are shopping for a more traditional

gown, consider one with a slight train.

A wedding dress train is one of the most

traditional elements equated with a bridal

ceremony and having one will certainly make

you feel like a real bride.

Since a mile-long train doesn’t travel well and

may be inappropriate, the slight train adds

just enough ceremony to be manageable and

magnificent.

trendsDeblu’s lists some of the hot new trends in wedding gowns


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4 5Bands, beads & sparkleJust because you are having a simple, but

elegant gown doesn’t mean you aren’t

entitled to all the glitter and gleam of a

traditional wedding.

The old, but new modern gown today has

gone from simple to stunning with the

addition of special details using decorative

bands or an elegant crystal brooch.

These details will set your gown apart and

create a vision of bridal splendor.

Ornate backsNo matter where your wedding is, the

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showpiece of the ceremony.

Don’t be afraid to indulge your sultry

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1 Have a beauty routine “Get it into your normal everyday life as soon as you

can. This means finding products that work for you and

sticking to them.

“Schedule some in-salon treatments to give the skin a

boost, as well as some well deserved pampering before

that special day.”

2 Be realistic “Choose a hair and make-up look that best represents you,

not a model or celebrity you have seen in a magazine. If

you are looking for inspiration in magazines, try to choose a

model with your skin tone/hair colour and similar features.

“This way, you will not be disappointed when you look

different to the photo you have shown your stylist at your

trial.”

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bridal BEAUTY SECRETS3 Layer your lipstick

“If you want to wear a bold red lip, layer a cherry-

coloured lip stain beneath your lip liner and lipstick.

When the lipstick wears away, you will still have red

lips.”

4 Fake it “A great set of natural-length false lashes will put

the finishing touch on your eye make-up and really

emphasise the eyes.”

5 Use loose translucent finishing powder

“It will set your make-up and minimise shine. If

the skin has shine, it will emphasise lines and

wrinkles.”

6 Prepare your skin “To ensure beautiful, radiant skin (with staying

power) on your special day, it is imperative you prep

the skin well.

“Primers are designed to not only increase the

longevity of your make-up, but they will help smooth

and even out the surface of your skin.

“Priming is especially important for spring/

summer brides as the Australian climate can cause

foundations to slip.”

7 Have a hair & make-up trial “A hair and make-up trial is very important and make

sure you try different styles.

“Be on the same wavelength as your artists. Make

sure they know your expectations and you trust

them.”

Millewa Spa Retreat managing director Ashlee Kennaugh shares with us some beauty secrets to help district brides look their absolute best on their special day.

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The menus are exquisite, the wines are superb, but the real feature is the ambience. There simply is nothing like enjoying your special day flanked by rows of grapevines to the west, native gums and a billabong to the north and east, and the magnificent Murray River to the south.

The possibilities are endless with a Morrisons wedding. We can cater for up to 160 seated guests or 250 cocktail style either indoors or outside.

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The menus are exquisite, the wines are superb, but the real feature is the ambience. There simply is nothing like enjoying your special day flanked by rows of grapevines to the west, native gums and a billabong to the north and east, and the magnificent Murray River to the south.

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Grooms are increasingly choosing slim-fit suits and embracing new colours in their sartorial choices for their big day.

NuManz Embroidery owner Jaime Lake said

slim-fitting pants and shirts were the most

popular in wedding suits.

Jaime said greys and charcoals were

becoming more popular as men moved

away from the traditional black or navy.

“Skinny black ties are very popular, as well

as bright colours,” she said.

“Vests are (also) becoming more popular.”

Suit material was also moving more toward

poly viscose instead of the traditional wool,

Jaime said, though she did still stock wool.

Flower corsages were also the trend, rather

than pocket handkerchiefs, she said.

Jaime said there was growing acceptance

of greater creativity in suit choices for men,

influenced by popular culture.

She and her staff keep up-to-date with suit

trends so they were able to source the types

of suits their customers wanted.

Jaime said grooms should do their

homework before choosing a suit and

remember to get in early.

“Have an idea of the look you’re after,”

she said.

“(And) don’t leave things to the last

minute.”

Jaime also issued some general fashion

advice for grooms, saying a man’s shoes

and belt should match and the bottom

button of a suit jacket should never be

done up.

She also said the final choices often came

down to body shape and what looked best

on the groom.

Jaime said its peak period was between

October to April, with a suit sale to look out

for in October.

NuManz Embroidery is the agent for

Spurling and Ferrari and also offers suit hire.

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■ Make sure all clothing is well-fitted. For the coat, have your groom stretch his arms across the front and flex to ensure it will remain comfortable all-day.

■ An expensive, well-cut suit or tux can really be worth it.

■ Odd-coloured or patterned socks should be avoided – plain black is generally best.

■ Out-of-character looks or trends should be steered clear of. The wedding photos will last longer than any fast fad!

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Echuca THE wedding destinationMoama


Echuca-Moama is renowned for its picturesque scenery, outstanding restaurants and venues and relaxed atmosphere, making it a perfect wedding destination.More than 300 couples are choosing to say ‘I do’ in the

twin towns every year, generating about $10 million for

the local economy.

According to Echuca-Moama Weddings Expo co-

ordinator Tracy Luscombe, Echuca-Moama boasts many

beautiful wedding locations, including the Echuca Wharf,

Aquatic Reserve, paddlesteamers, historic homesteads,

parks and gardens and an endless choice of resorts and

wineries.

“Echuca-Moama is becoming more and more popular as

a wedding destination, particularly for couples outside

the Echuca-Moama region,” she said.

“We offer outstanding venues, professional wedding

suppliers, fantastic accommodation options and a great

atmosphere, all in a beautiful Murray River setting.”

Melbourne couple Michelle and Trent Bux said the

decision to have their wedding in Moama in December

was an easy one.

“Echuca-Moama is somewhere we love to visit as a

holiday destination,” Michelle said.

“It’s just a two-hour drive for us from Melbourne and it

suited us and the vibe of wedding we wanted to have.

“The atmosphere is relaxed, the weather is warm and

it has an overall great feel. We really couldn’t picture

ourselves getting married anywhere else.”

Michelle said she was lucky enough to source nearly

all her wedding suppliers at last year’s Echuca-Moama

Weddings Expo.

“I also sourced a bit of information from the Echuca-

Moama Visitor Information Centre. They sent me a

great little package, which included the Echuca-Moama

Weddings magazine and expo book,” she said.

“I already had an idea of who I was going to use from

the information package and word of mouth, so I

actually did most of my bookings at the expo.

“Every (wedding supplier) exhibitor you visit has their

recommendations and you notice the same ones coming

up over and over.

“Some suppliers also offer really great discounts for

booking at the expo, so that was a huge bonus.”

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OURSarah and Luke Ryan wanted a honeymoon that was a little different to the norm, choosing Rarotonga in the Cook Islands for their romantic escape.

The couple, who were married on January 19, jetted off on their 10-night

honeymoon two days later, staying eight nights in Raratonga and two

nights at the Auckland Casino.

“We wanted to go somewhere that was relaxing, but still had things to

do and not just sit around on the beach the whole time. Somewhere that

we would remember as our honeymoon destination also,” Sarah said.

“We had a friend who had been to the Cook Islands before whom had

suggested it as a great honeymoon destination.”

Sarah and Luke both hired a scooter for the whole time they were on the

island, exploring a different part of the island every day.

“We did a lot of swimming, snorkelling, dinner tours, eating, drinking

and relaxing,” Sarah said.

“The scenery was amazing. White sand, blue beaches and the people

were lovely. We met a lot of other couples on their honeymoon also.

“It was a great honeymoon destination and one to remember.”

Booking their honeymoon through Echuca Flight Centre, Sarah and Luke

paid for it themselves.

“I would say the price was moderate. It wasn’t as expensive as Hawaii,

but more expensive to the likes of Thailand,” she said.

“Campbell at Echuca Flight Centre was great to deal with and we had

no problems whatsoever with our connecting flights.

“He had booked all our flights and accommodation for us, so that made

the honeymoon easy for us. We just had to turn up.”

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OURRarotonga

Rarotonga is the most populous island of the Cook Islands, with a

population of 13,095, out of the country’s total population of 17,794.

Palm-studded white sandy beaches fringe most of the island and there

is a popular cross-island walk connecting Avatiu valley with the south

side of the island.

This walk passes Te Rua Manga, the prominent needle-shaped rock

visible from the air and some coastal areas.

Hikes can also be taken to Raemaru, or flat-top mountain.

Other stops should include Wigmore Falls (Papua Falls) and the ancient

marae, Arai te Tonga.

Popular island activities include snorkelling, scuba diving, bike riding,

horseback riding, hiking, deep-sea fishing, boat tours, scenic flights,

restaurants, dancing, island shows, squash, tennis, zipping around on

mopeds and sleeping on the beach.

There are many churches open for service on Sunday and the beautiful

a cappella singing makes them a must.

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Wedding and Honeymoon specalists.The team at Flight Centre Echuca can take the stress out of planning your special day from finding the ideal wedding destination, planning your unforgettable honeymoon, to helping coordinate your bridal registry.

We’ll take care of everything from airfares, accommodation, tours and cruises, to car hire and travel insurance. So ask our knowledgable and experienced team today about tailoring a honeymoon or wedding package just for you.

Please contact Flight Centre Echuca to make an appointment on 1300 805 727 or visit us at 207 Pakenham Street, Echuca.

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An exotic tropical island, a romantic sunset and table for two. Now doesn’t that sound more exciting than a toaster?With our Harvey World Travel Honeymoon Bridal Registry, your guests can contribute to your honeymoon as their wedding gift to you.Our team of friendly, dedicated consultants will take care of every aspect of your travel arrangements. Flights, accommodation, insurance & foreign exchange. We even supply cards to go out with your wedding invitations. All you need to do is speak to one of our experienced consultants by calling orvisiting our offi ce - and we’ll take care of the rest.

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Vietnam has a range of fabulous beaches. Combine relaxation and romance with unique culture and the shopping in Vietnam is a fun and exciting experience in itself.

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Must-do tips for a great honeymoon• Use a trusted travel agent. It’s safer

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• Know what you want. Put yourself in

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• Book as early as possible and pre-

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• Work out your budget first. That way,

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• Make sure you are both happy with

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For your special occasion, let Maria, create the “WOW”

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Let us take care of your magical day..At cluBarham we can take care of all the hard work for you, creating a magical and memorable day.

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New and exciting wedding cake designs have come to the fore in the past 12 months, according to Tracy’s Cakes’ Tracy Luscombe.The Echuca-based cake designer and maker said many couples

wanted something unique and different for their big day.

Ruffle cakes with ‘frills’ of icing around the cake were popular,

Tracy said.

“Ruffle cakes are very popular at the moment and can be

done in all sorts of designs, whether they are all white or with

gradient colours, and also the design of the ruffles (can be

varied),” she said.

Cake-toppers were also a big feature at the moment because

they allowed couples to personalise their cakes, Tracy said.

“Couples are really searching for that one topper that makes a

statement,” she said.

In terms of colour, bold shades are also trending.

However, ‘bling’ cakes were still a favourite, as well as the

classy black and white designs, she said.

Ganached or buttercream cakes with a rustic feel,

incorporating fresh or artificial flowers which matched the

colours of the bridal party, were also increasing in popularity,

Tracy said.

“Artificial flowers are widely being used as the quality is

fantastic as they are so life-like and many people can’t tell the

difference,” she said.

“Fresh flowers are also very popular.

“Handmade flowers are for that extra special touch and be

kept for many years afterwards as a keepsake.”

Cupcakes were also a new take on the traditional wedding

cake, Tracy said.

“A lot are being boxed up to be used as the bonbonniere gift

as well,” Mrs Luscombe said.

Tracy said she was always looking for new ideas and designs

which had not been tried before.

“I’m always searching for that something different,” she said.

“It’s great to see a design that has been drawn on paper come

to life and be the centrepiece of your special day.

“A lot of details go into making your cake perfect in every

way.”


When we were children, many of us played at

weddings – getting dressed up and having a great

time.

When we were teenagers, we were probably less

sure of what might happen: for some, we couldn’t

imagine being anything other than single all our

lives, for others the wedding was a moment that

could not come soon enough.

Then we meet the right person.

Love grows and the whole experience brings a richer

and deeper dimension to our lives.

The question is popped and marriage is on the way.

The planning for the wedding begins.

Your wedding day is a celebration, a celebration of

who you are, your relationship and your visions and

dreams for your future together.

You want it to be a day that matches your dreams.

But even more, it is to be an event that sets you up

for the rest of your lives.

A wedding at St Mary’s Catholic church.

Love grows and the whole experience brings a richer and deeper dimension to our lives.

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It needs to match your values and your

beliefs, as well as your dreams.

As Christian churches, we receive the

good news stories of God in Jesus Christ

and try to pass on these stories with the

same rich, deep, love that God has on

offer to all people always.

We believe the love of two people in a

marriage is a personal reflection of God’s

universal love.

Every Christian wedding service, whether

in a church, on a paddlesteamer or

in a garden, seeks to honour your

uniqueness as a couple and to strengthen

your marriage ties with the broadest

perspective on life and love in God.

We delight to share in your celebration

and we look forward with you to all the

dreams your future holds.


One of the most popular wedding venues

in the district is Perricoota Vines Retreat,

with more than 30 couples, and counting,

celebrating their special day at the Moama

property.

Perricoota Vines opened in December

2000, but has only seriously been holding

weddings since the opening of the Vines

Lakehouse in October 2011.

Nestled between vineyards on 10 acres of

amazing landscaped gardens, Perricoota

Vines Retreat provides the picture-perfect

backdrop for ceremonies, receptions and

accommodation, so there is no need to

leave.

“We are able to provide the perfect

location for a destination wedding,”

manager Belinda Kuluris said.

“We provide 22 luxurious villas to house

family and guests. The bride and groom

and their guests have exclusive use of the

property for the whole weekend of their

wedding celebrations.

“There is no need to leave the property.

Everyone comes to them and guests don’t

have to venture any further.

“When wedding guests check out, they

always say it was the best wedding they’ve

ever been to as they didn’t have to leave.”

Perricoota Vines Retreat can help organise

every aspect of your wedding from group

breakfasts, the ceremony, reception and

recovery brunches, catering for 100 sit-

down or 150 for a cocktail reception.

Three different ceremony options are

available, with set-up and clean-up

provided, while the reception offers a

selection of different menus, beverage

packages and photography packages.

“Decorations are provided by the bride and

groom as this is usually a very individual

thing,” Belinda said.

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“It is amazing to see it all come to

fruition, as all the brides we have had

have been very creative and talented

when it comes to adding their own

personal touch.

“We recently had a bride and groom

that were into bikes, so they had antique

bikes in the gardens and hung wheels in

the Vines Lakehouse. Every little detail

was directed towards bikes.

“We work very closely with the bride

and groom to be able to ensure all their

dream and wishes come true and the

day is everything they dreamed it would

be and they are involved in every way

possible.

“All our weddings have been fantastic

and it is so rewarding to have the bride

and groom or parents return or send us

thank-you card expressing their gratitude

for the success of their wonderful day.

“It makes all the hard work in the

preparation and lead up to the actual day

worthwhile.”

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Here at Vibe Skin and Body we pride ourselves on ensuring you feel relaxed and pampered for your special day.With years of experience, our makeup artist will give you the look you’ve always dreamt to have on your wedding day.Vibe can offer you a range of packages tailored to your needs from facials & nails to your perfect wedding day make up.At Vibe we offer a range of beauty treatments such as:- Make up- Artificial nails- Waxing- Spray tanning- Eyelash extensions- Sothys professional facials- Manicures & Pedicures- Tinting- Ear piercingCome in today to trial our expertise and professional make up range - Napoleon Perdis.Phone 5480 2903 or 0418 589 140 to book you personalised consultation.

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Q U E S T E C H U C A S E R V I C E D A P A R T M E N T SLet Quest Echuca take care of all your wedding guests’ accommodation needs. We offer excellent special group rates for wedding parties and our well designed apartments provide a variety of accommodation choices for your consideration.

Quest Echuca is ideally located in the heart of Echuca; with a AAA 4 ½ star rating the property features 60 stylish fully self-contained studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments, outdoor heated swimming pool & BBQ area, meeting room, Foxtel channels & free WIFI.

We are perfectly located for easy access to the major venues in Echuca and the historic Port of Echuca with its paddle-steamers & restaurants are only a 5 minute walk from the property. Please contact us to arrange a site inspection and discuss your requirements.

P 03 5481 3900A 25 – 29 Heygarth St, Echuca F 03 5481 3999E [email protected] www.questechuca.com.au

T H E W H I T E H O U S E E C H U C AIf you truly want to spoil yourself on your wedding day,the White House Echuca is a stunning, brand new, 4 bedroom home, centrally located in Echuca.From two to ten guests, four bedrooms – upstairs has two bedrooms – one with a king sized bed and the second has a queen sized bed - downstairs has two bedrooms – one with a king sized bed and the second has two king single beds. Four bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, private gas heated pool, two outdoor entertaining areas, reverse cycle cooling/heating, 6 flat screen TVs, all with Austar and with plenty of off-street parking.

For all enquiriesEchuca GetawaysP 03 5482 5445W www.echucagetaways.com.au/whiteechuca

P E A C E b y t h E R i v E R

the Peace properties offer the perfect location for the bride and groom, wedding party and guests.

Peace by the River — Art Deco fully self-contained house located on the Campaspe River with stunning views.ideal for bride and attendants. Sleeps 6

Peace by the Park — Modern fully self-contained townhouse with courtyards. ideal for the groom or guests. Sleeps 4Planning with Perfection for local knowledge and advice.

For all enquiries: W www.peacebytheriver.comP 03 5480 1342M 0429 801 342

Accommodation Guide


Accommodation Guide

Winbi River Resort is nestled right on the banks of the mighty Murray River. The Resort’s fully self-contained 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments are all set amidst spacious, tranquil surroundings, incorporating majestic river gums, gardens and sweeping lawns to the water’s edge, a perfect wedding venue.

• 18 acres of manicured gardens

• Accommodation for up to 200 guests

• Specialists in event and wedding management

• Please visit us on our website

• Special accomodation rates available for group bookings

P 03 5480 9044E [email protected] www.winbi.com.au

W i n b i R i v e R R e S o R T – T H e P e R F e C T W e D D i n G v e n U e

A D E L P H I B O U T I Q U E A P A R T M E N T SAdelphi Boutique Apartments are located at 25 Campaspe Street, Echuca, situated on the banks of the Campaspe River. Adelphi Boutique Apartments offers that memorable touch for your special occasion.

Riverview & Poolside apartments Spoil yourself with captivating river & pool views, queen size beds, spa bath & shower, 2 singles which can be joined to form a king bed, TV, DVD player and entertaining deck.

Riverview studio apartments Beautifully appointed riverview studio nestled in the tree tops, a magic room for that special occasion. Plush king size bed, spacious double shower, modern claw foot bath, open floor plan living, kitchenette and TV. Enjoy a glass of bubbles on the balcony as the sun slowly fades into the tree tops.

P 03 5482 5575 or 0438 598 662A 25 Campaspe Street, EchucaE [email protected] www.adelphiapartments.com.au

Beautifully positioned along the banks of the Campaspe River, the CocknBull Boutique Hotel offers upmarket accommodation in the historic Port Precinct of Echuca.

Our heritage listed building consists of five luxurious self contained suites. We can accommodate up to 18 guests including a magnificent bridal suite with four poster bed and adjoining spa bathroom.

Interconnecting apartments overlooking the river and a tranquil poolside courtyard, offer you and your guests the perfect space to relax and prepare for your special day.

We can also offer exclusive use of our stunning red gum bar and courtyard garden, the perfect setting for an intimate reception, drinks and tapas.

Allow us to make your wedding day truly special.

P 03 5480 6988 A 17-21 Warren Street, EchucaE [email protected] W www.cocknbullechuca.com

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Weddings Expo Exhibitors CAKES

The Cake-up Artist

For something unique on your special day, let Maria, the

Cake-up Artist, design and create an edible work of art for

you to share with your guests. Visit www.cakeup.com.au

Tracy’s Cakes and Decorating Supplies

Let Tracy help you create the cake of your dreams. Whether

it’s classical, contemporary or modern, with handmade or

fresh flowers, hearts or stars, the team can custom design

your cake for your special event.

Visit www.tracyscakes.com.au

CATERING

Minute Chefs Catering Company

District mobile caterer, Minute Chefs specialise in weddings

at any location. Catering spit roasts, handmade finger food

and individualised menus, it has an excellent reputation for

top quality food and customer service.

Visit www.minutechefs.com.au

Radcliffe’s Restaurant/Lgs Catering

Centrally located in the port precinct, Radcliffe’s Restaurant

seats up to 280 people in the air-conditioned conservatory

garden atrium. Come, relax and enjoy.

Visit www.radcliffes.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT

Jag EntertainmentJAG Entertainment is Melbourne’s finest boutique wedding and corporate entertainment management service. The bands, trios, duos, string ensembles, DJ’s and MC’s are held in high esteem. Highly accredited, the staff and management will endeavour to cater for your function and will be in contact with you right up to the day to make sure everything runs smoothly for your special event. Visit www.jagentertainment.com.au

Jefferson Smith ‘The Voice’

Jefferson Smith provides high-end entertainment, offering

class and atmosphere, whether it is sound for a ceremony,

a DJ, live entertainment/band and master of ceremonies for

a reception or all the above.

Tyler Hudson Music

Tyler Hudson is a solo acoustic artist available for

weddings. He can learn that special song for your ceremony

and entertain you and your guests into the night.

Email [email protected]

FLOWERS

Lynn’s Florist

Lynn and her team of qualified expert floral designers are

dedicated to creating beautiful floral arrangements, posies

and bouquets for your special event, wedding, funeral

tributes or just for that special someone delivered to your

door. Visit www.flowersechuca.com.au

Wallingford Designer Flowers

With more than 20 years’ experience, Wallingford

Designer Flowers provide beautiful, stylish bouquets

and arrangements for your wedding. It also has an

environmentally sustainable option for your flowers.

Visit www.wallingfordflowers.com.au

HAIR & BEAUTY

Bliss Skin and Body

Beauty therapist Danielle Battye’s joy is to pamper you

from head to toe and to bring out your individual, natural

beauty. She specialises in formal and bridal make-up, with

an aim of making your special day as joyful and memorable

as possible. Located inside Hakkas Hair Design, Bliss will

make your day as easy and comfortable as possible.

Visit blissskinandbody.vpweb.com.au

Courtney Edgar Freelance Make-up

Courtney Edgar is a make-up artist with several years

experience and a passion for her craft. She will come to

you on your big day, using the highest quality make-up and

professional techniques to ensure you look flawless.

Hakkas Hair Design

Hakkas Hair Design includes an artistic team with fresh and

new ideas to complement your day. Enjoy the atmosphere,

relax and be assured your wedding will be a day with

beautiful hair.

Millewa Spa Retreat

Centrally located in a converted heritage building on the

banks of the Campaspe River, Echuca’s own boutique day

spa creates a unique philosophy and indulgent experience

for its clients each and every time.

Visit www.millewasparetreat.com.au

HEALTH & WEIGHT LOSS

Echuca-Moama Fat Release and Detox

The fat release and detox program promises fast weight

loss through low calorie eating and lifestyle changes.

HENS PARTIES

Pole Instincts

At your hen’s party, you can expect Pole Instincts to provide

pole dancing instruction for beginners, fun games, VIP Tags,

and a short instructor demonstration. No skills or fitness

is required. We have eight sturdy steel poles and two laid-

back and zany instructors, who will mould each hen’s party

around your needs. Visit www.poleinstincts.com.au

MINISTERS AND CELEBRANTS

Echuca-Moama Christian Ministers

Association The Christian churches provide personalised services in

contemporary and traditional styles to celebrate your

love. Church ministers conduct your ceremony in church

buildings or other venues.

Email [email protected]

Etain Celebrant Services

Celebrant Kerry Ann Lucas provides unique and individual

wedding ceremonies, as she believes life celebrations are

the wonder and joy of living.

Visit www.etaincelebrantservices.webs.com

Joy Allan - civil marriage celebrant

Joy Allan is a professional celebrant, dedicated to working

with you to achieve your dream wedding. She will work

with you to make your ceremony a memorable and happy

occasion.

PARTY HIRE

Stride Events

With countless years in the wedding and event industry,

the team at Stride Events brings together the vision and

know-how to create the night of your life. Whether it’s

an outdoor or church ceremony, a marquee or venue

reception, Stride Events will help you plan and put together

every little detail. Visit www.strideevents.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PRODUCTION

Classic Photobooth FunClassic Photo Booth Fun is the perfect way to add something different to your wedding, birthday or corporate event. It services Echuca, Bendigo, Shepparton, Deniliquin and surrounding areas.

Visit www.classicphotoboothfun.com.au

Flash It Photobooths

Capture the intimate, precious and unexpected moments of

your wedding with a Flash It Photobooth.

Visit www.flashitphotobooths.com.au

Harold Bentley Photography and Video Harold Bentley Photography and Video provides photo only-DVD only or photo-video. Harold is experienced in capturing your special day by creating beautiful images, beautifully presented on DVD.

Visit www.bentleyphotovideo.com

Liz Arcus PhotographyLiz Arcus provides wedding photography with a natural touch. With 22 years’ experience, Liz captures the story of your day and who you truly are - the real moments.

Visit www.lizarcus.com.au

Picture This Photo Booth

Give your guests a unique experience they will remember. It’s fun, intimate, engaging, hilarious and memorable. A Photo Booth booth is an experience your guests will never

forget. Visit picturethisphotobooth.com.au

Regal Wedding Photography

For more than 30 years, Regal Wedding Photography has

provided sensibly priced and professional quality wedding

photography for all faiths and needs.

Visit www.regalphotography.com.au

Robin Elk Photography

Robin Elk Photography is a Bendigo-based wedding

photography company. Robin Elk focuses on capturing

every moment and giving you a product that is unique to

you and your wedding.

Tamara Cadd PhotographyPhotographing a special moment in time is priceless and Tamara Cadd adores doing that for her clients. She creates a relaxed and fun environment to capture natural images of your special day.

Visit www.tamaracaddphotography.com.au

The Occasion StudiosThe Occasion Studios specialise in wedding and portrait photography for every occasion. It is a large franchised group of professional photographers who have come together to do what they love and capturing those special

moments of your life. Visit www.theoccasionstudios.com


Weddings Expo Exhibitors PRINTING

Rich River Printers As well as newspaper publishing, the Riverine Herald

provides a full range of design and print services through

its printing division, Rich River Printers. With combined

expertise in graphic design, copywriting and printing, it

can design and print almost anything you can imagine.

Announce your engagement and wedding in the Riv,

Echuca-Moama’s local newspaper. After your wedding, you

can submit a photo for publication.

Visit www.riverineherald.com.au

Ultimate Choice Printing and Design

Ultimate Choice Printing and Design specialises in

invitations, RSVP cards, menus, gift registry cards, service

booklets, place cards, thank-you cards, stubby holders and

more. Whether you are looking for something formal and

sophisticated or fun and funky, Ultimate Choice has the

illustrations and designs to bring your stationery to life.

Visit www.ultimatechoiceprinting.com.au

TRANSPORT

Stardust Limousines

Turn up to your wedding in style with a stretch Hummer.

New to Echuca-Moama and surrounds, Stardust

Limousines provides a premium limousine service, with a

stretch hummer seating 14 passengers for your special day.

Visit www.stardustlimos.com.au

VENUES & ACCOMMODATION

Perricoota Vines Retreat – presenting partnerNestled within the vineyards, Perricoota Vines Retreat provides the ultimate wedding destination. It is perfect for your ceremony, reception, day after gatherings and honeymoon venue, all in one. The island arbour is surrounded with willows and roses and the sparkling Lakehouse reception centre can be found over the Perricoota Vines walk bridge, creating a unique and sophisticated atmosphere unlike any other.

Visit www.perricootavines.com

Cape Horn VineyardCape Horn Vineyard offers a peaceful, serene and romantic vineyard setting nestled among the gum trees on the banks of the Murray River; a perfect venue for your special

day. Visit www.capehornvineyard.com.au

Moama on Murray ResortMoama on Murray Resort provides receptions, ceremonies, functions, stunning photo opportunities and a riverside marquee in its serene bushland setting on the banks of the Murray River. Luxury villa accommodation is also available

for guests. Visit www.moamaonmurray.com.au

Moama RSL ClubThe Anzac Terrace is a fantastic venue for weddings, parties, anything. With fabulous food and great service, Moama RSL will make sure your special day is truly a

memorable one. Visit www.rslmoama.com.au

Morrisons Riverview Winery and RestaurantA Morrisons’ wedding is something special. Catering for up to 160 people seated and 250 cocktail style, either indoors or out, there is nothing quite like it in country Victoria/

NSW. Visit www.morrisons.net.au

Oscar W’s Wharfside/The American Hotel

Oscar W’s Wharfside can make your wedding an extra

special event by providing the best level of service, food

and atmosphere for you and your guests. In the beautiful

surrounds of the Murray River, Oscars can cater for up to

150 people. Visit www.oscarws.com.au

Perricoota Station

Since the early 1800s, Perricoota Station has enjoyed many

different and glorious ways of life. Surrounded by more

than 3.5km Murray River frontage, it is a grand destination

draped in history, with few having had the privilege to visit.

Perricoota Station provides a complete wedding package,

individually designed to suit your special day.

Visit www.perricootastation.com.au

Port of Echuca

If you’re looking to add ‘something old’ into your wedding

day, look no further than the iconic Port of Echuca. With

the ambience of history and natural beauty of the Murray

River, the port is a magnificent setting for your special

day. Imagine being married on the picturesque historic

Echuca Wharf, then travelling with your guests aboard an

authentic steam-driven paddlesteamer to your riverfront

reception. Visit www.portofechuca.org.au

Quest Echuca Serviced Apartments

Quest Echuca features 60 stylish and fully self-contained

studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. It is

perfectly located for easy access to the major venues in

Echuca. Visit www.questechuca.com.au

Radcliffe’s Restaurant/Lgs Catering

Centrally located in the port precinct, Radcliffe’s Restaurant

seats up to 280 people in the air-conditioned conservatory

garden atrium. Come, relax and enjoy.

Visit www.radcliffes.com.au

Rich River Golf Club Resort

If you are after the perfect wedding, Rich River Golf Club

Resort is the ideal choice. The first floor of the Tatalia

function centre is a wonderful space, which can be opened

to use the entire area for large celebrations or split into

three smaller areas. This first floor has an abundance

of natural light and sensational views of the west golf

course, as well as breakout balconies for your guests

to enjoy. Outstanding in-house catering, comfortable

accommodation, beautiful gardens and new modern

facilities equal the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Visit www.richriver.com.au

Tindarra Resort

On the Murray River, Tindarra Resort provides luxury villas,

pool and spas. We help plan, co-ordinate and organise

everything for your perfect wedding. It offers it all - a one-

stop shop. Visit www.tindarra.com.au

WEDDING PLANNERS

Celebrations in Echuca

Whatever style of wedding you dream of, Celebrations in

Echuca will help you plan your perfect day in Echuca-

Moama. It can plan the entire event, or just help as you

need it. Visit www.celebrationsinechuca.com.au

Echuca Wedding Planners

Echuca Wedding Planners is an experienced business

dedicated to helping create your dream wedding. It aims

to create a wedding to reflect your individual lifestyle using

the unique scenery of Echuca-Moama.

Visit www.echucaweddings.com.au

Eclectic Events

Eclectic Events likes to imagine the possibilities. It

specialises in wedding planning, event styling and

corporate events, delivered with that gorgeous great

southern feel. Visit www.eclecticevents.com.au

WEDDING WEAR

Bridal and Debutante Creations

Bridal and Debutante Creations have the largest and

most affordable range of bridal shoes and accessories in

Bendigo and central Victoria. It is your complete shop for

all accessories to make your wedding day perfect.

Visit www.bridaldebcreations.com.au

Deblu’s

Deblu’s has more than100 bridal and debutante gowns,

200 bridesmaid and evening wear in store. Most brands

are available on order or any design can be custom made

for you. It guarantees the cheapest prices on your wedding,

debutante or bridesmaid dress purchase. Suit hire, wedding

accessories, venue and function decoration are also

available. Visit www.deblus.com.au

Happy Ever After

Happy Ever After has everything for the dream fairy

wedding, including fairy flower dresses, wings and

accessories.

Numanz Suit Hire and Sales

Numanz takes pride in offering you the best selection of

formal wear to ensure you are looking your best for any

formal occasion. Numanz also has a large range of fashion

suits, shirts, ties and accessories.

Visit www.numanz.com.au

WINE TOURS

Echuca-Moama Wine Tours

Let Echuca-Moama Wine Tours be the designated driver

as you explore Australia’s fastest-growing wine district,

sampling interesting wines, great food and experiencing

the scenic surroundings of the Murray River region.

Visit www.echucamoamawinetours.com.au

For the Love of Grape

For the Love of Grape provides relaxing and memorable

chauffeur-driven Melbourne wine tours.

Visit www.fortheloveofgrape.com.au


M: 0429 031 268W: www.etaincelebrantservices.webs.comE: [email protected] Box 389 Echuca, Vic, 3564 Registration No. A12818

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Shirley Tisher Function & Event PlannerM: 0409 173 376E: [email protected] W: www.celebrationsinechuca.com.au

With our local knowledge of the Echuca-Moama region and our excellent local suppliers, Celebrations in Echuca can assist with arranging your entire wedding or just help you pull the final details together.

Let us take the stress out of planning your dream wedding.

Specialising in a personalised service using your story.

P 5482 1827 M 0412 966 778 E [email protected] A Box 643, Echuca, 3564

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ACCOMMODATION

Adelphi Boutique Apartments .................. 5482 5575

Billabong Ranch ...................................... 5483 5122

CocknBull Boutique Hotel ........................ 5480 6988

Madison Spa Resort ................................ 5482 3011

Moama on Murray Resort ........................ 5480 3031

Peace By The River ................................... 5480 1342

Perricoota Station ............................... 0418 253 764

Perricoota Vines Retreat ...................... 1800 826 655

Quest Echuca Serviced Apartments .......... 5481 3900

Rich River Golf Club Resort ...................... 5481 3333

Riverspa Apartments .......................... 0407 550 473

The White House ..................................... 5482 5445

Tindarra Resort ........................................ 5483 6888

Winbi River Resort ................................... 5480 9044

CAKES

The Cake Up Artist.............................. 0407 341 891

Tracy’s Cakes & Decorating Supplies ......... 5483 7647

CATERING

Bel Gusto Catering ............................. 0429 138 755

LG’s Catering .......................................... 5480 6720

Minute Chefs Catering Co .................. 0409 252 300

MP Catering ...................................... 0437 809 643

CEREMONY VENUES

Billabong Ranch ...................................... 5483 5122

Historic Port of Echuca ............................. 5482 4248

Moama on Murray Resort ........................ 5480 3031

Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant ... 5480 0126

Paradise Gardens .................................... 5483 6230



Tindarra Resort ........................................ 5483 6888

CHURCHES

Anglican Church Moama ......................... 5884 3109

Anglican Church Echuca .......................... 5482 1105

Church of Christ ...................................... 5482 2440

Echuca Community Church ...................... 5482 6174

Echuca Salvation Army............................. 5482 6722

Epicentre Church ..................................... 5480 2517

Holy Trinity Lutheran Echuca .................... 5821 5206

New Life Baptist Church .......................... 5480 7612

Riverland Assembly.................................. 5480 6775

St Aloysius Catholic, Moama .................... 5480 0141

St Mary’s Catholic, Echuca ....................... 5482 1127

Uniting Church ........................................ 5482 1430

ENTERTAINMENT

Pole Instincts ...................................... 0402 824 157

Soul Play ............................................ 0410 301 602

The Wham Bam Showband ................. 0408 993 182

EVENT PLANNING

Celebrations in Echuca ....................... 0409 173 376

Tindarra Resort ........................................ 5483 6888

FASHIONS

Bridal Classics .................................... 0411 898 336

Deblus .................................................... 5480 7200

Nu Manz ................................................. 5482 1822

FLORISTS

Lynn’s Florist ........................................... 5482 2615

Wallingford Design Flowers ................ 0414 709 376

GIFTS

Echuca Furniture Stores ........................... 5482 2914

House Echuca ......................................... 5482 1106

HAIR & BEAUTY

Madison Spa Resort ............................... 5482 3011

Millewa Spa Resort.................................. 5480 3799

Vibe Skin & Body ..................................... 5480 2903

HIRE

Classic Photo Booth Fun ..................... 0437 405 608

INVITATIONS

Nextra ..................................................... 5482 1337

Rich River Printers ................................... 5482 1111

MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS

Carol Williams ......................................... 5482 4535

Four Seasons Life Celebrancy .............. 0488 655 791

Jennafer Whelan ................................ 0408 506 241

Kerry-Ann Lucas ................................. 0429 031 268

Roberta Hamilton .................................... 5482 4089

Ruth Turpin ........................................ 0412 966 778

Val Newton ............................................. 5483 2201

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS

Caroline Ellis Photography .................. 0408 500 451

Crimson Tide Photography .................. 0437 191 173

Gary Priest ......................................... 0417 121 702

Harold Bentley ................................... 0419 023 390

Leanne Whitely ................................... 0408 226 771

Kiss me hello Photography .................. 0439 447 010

Robert Burns Video Productions .......... 0427 544 451

Tamara Cadd ........................................... 5482 6776

The Art of Zowie ................................. 0429 843 354

The Occasion Studio ................................ 5482 5442

PRINTING

Rich River Printers ................................... 5482 1111

RECEPTIONS & CATERING

Billabong Ranch ...................................... 5483 5122

Echuca Workers & Services Club ............... 5482 3140

Historic Port of Echuca ............................. 5482 4248

Moama Bowling Club .............................. 5481 3777

Moama on Murray Resort ....................... 5480 3031

Moama RSL Club..................................... 5482 6677

Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant ... 5480 0126

Murray River Paddlesteamers ................... 5480 2237

Oscar W’s Redgum Grill & Deck Bar ......... 5482 5133



Radcliffe’s Restaurant .............................. 5480 6720

Rich River Golf Club Resort ...................... 5481 3333

Tindarra Resort ........................................ 5483 6888

The Mill ................................................... 5480 1619

TRANSPORT & TOURS

Billabong Carriages ................................. 5483 5122

Classic 57 Chevs .............................. 0418 195 722

Stardust Limousines ........................... 0428 775 466

TRAVEL

Echuca Travelscene .................................. 5482 2177

Flight Centre Echuca .............................. 5481 4144

Harvey World Travel ............................... 5480 1911

Contact list

Call Kerry now on 5483 0511

to book your place in next year’s publication

of Echuca-Moama Weddings magazine.


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Bride’s Notes

Billabong Carriages BOOK NOW 03 5483 5122

- Great country atmosphere- Bush chapel - Hen’s nights

- Reception venue- On-site accommodation- Winery tours

Billabong carriages are available through VIC & NSW

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Billabong Carriages

Available at Billabong Ranch . . .

Let us make your fairytale wedding...... A reality


Billabong Carriages BOOK NOW 03 5483 5122

- Great country atmosphere- Bush chapel - Hen’s nights

- Reception venue- On-site accommodation- Winery tours

Billabong carriages are available through VIC & NSW

www.b i l l abongranch .com.au | c a r r i ages@bi l l abongranch .com.au

Billabong Carriages

Available at Billabong Ranch . . .

Let us make your fairytale wedding...... A reality

PERRICOOTA VINES RETREAT & THE VINES LAKEHOUSE RESORT WEDDING PACKAGES

phone: 1800 826 655 location: 400 perricoota rd, moama

email: [email protected] web: www.perricootavines.com

photography by: picturebook photographics - Jacqueline Berthaume phone: 0416 189 215 or 03 5482 6045

web: www.picturebookphotographics.com.au email: [email protected]

facebook: www.facebook.com/picturebookphotographics

luxury accommodation there is no comparisonperricootavinesretreat

We made our vows by the willows.. .Had portraits in the vineyards. . .Dined under the Lakehouse chandeliers. . .Bathed in the villa spas that night. . .And lunched by the pool with guests the next day.. .It was the best weekend of our lives.

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