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For some it’s the band, for others it’s the guest list but for plenty of Australian’s it’s
the photography that makes a wedding and they want it to be picture perfect!

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Sebastian Thaw, a well know New York celebrity portrait and wedding
photographer has recently arrived in Sydney and started his own wedding
photography business, to the delight of brides throughout the country. The
studio, Sebastian T Photography launches this week.

Having attended the College of Fine Arts in Sydney, majoring in photography,
Sebastian embarked on a journey to New York where he worked for 15 years as
an assistant for notable photographers, Richard Avedon, Arthur Elgort and Albert
Watson, learning technical, lighting and creative skills and all aspects of
photography. After some time Sebastian decided to venture out on his own,
undertaking fashion and portrait assignments.

A photographer for many publications, such as Vanity Fair, New York Magazine,
TV Guide and Harpers Bazaar, Sebastian has worked with countless celebrities
including Eva Mendes, Mia Farrow, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, Cindy
Crawford, Christy Turlington, Rhys Witherspoon, Renee Zelwegger and Beyonce.

Sebastian turned to wedding photography eight years ago, after photographing
a friend’s wedding and enjoying it immensely. He liked how weddings
incorporated so many genres of photography, fashion, lifestyle, portraiture, food,
still life and architecture and offer a chance to capture meaningful, intimate
moments that will be cherished forever.

He says “My work is very much in the lifestyle genre but mixed with a strong
fashion influence, its not reportage, I want my couple to look great & feel great
and the day look and feel incredible, I’m not just out to document the wedding,
I want it to look amazing!

Sebastian’s wedding photographs artfully combine modern portraiture and
editorial styles. His approach is relaxed and personal and his informal
photographic style captures all kinds of decisive moments-the formal tableaus,
bursts of emotion, and other chance events that make each wedding unique.

Actress Jessica Alba and fiancé Cash Warren were married in a very quiet ceremony on Monday 19 May.  Rumour has it they are planning a second wedding later in the year. The 27-year old actress and husband Cash are expecting a daughter in a few months time.  The couple met during the filming of Fantastic Four, and were engaged in December.

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Singer Mariah Carey could not be happier after her marriage to boyfriend actor Nick Cannon!  Mariah Carey (39) and actor Nick Cannon (27) wed in a secret ceremony at the singer’s Bahamas retreat.  Loyal fans have slammed criticism of Carey for the age gap between the pair.   Friends and family of the couple report that the pair are ecstatic and looking forward to sharing a very happy future.

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Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon, known as Miranda in the hit series and new film to be released on June 5, says she would consider marrying her long-time girlfriend Christine Marinoni – because gay weddings are ‘rebellious’!  Nixon admits she has steered clear of marriage in the past but rumours are now surfacing that the couple plan to exchange vows in a very low key ceremony later this year.

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Actress Penelope Cruz and her partner Javier Bardem are set to wed just before Christmas this year.  Bardem proposed to the Spanish stunner while recently holidaying together in France.  Fans are anticipating a dazzling, yet elegant ceremony for the couple, and are watching the couple closely for hints of their upcoming plans.

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Reports are in that sexy songstress Alicia Keys and her music producer partner Kerry “Krucial” Brothers are set to marry in July.  Rumour has it the couple have booked the nuptials at beautiful French-style Chateau Oheka Castle.  Look out for this one!

Singer Ashlee Simpson and Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz were married around 7pm Saturday 17th May. The couple exchanged vows before friends and family, at the bride’s family home.  Ashlee’s father Joe performed the ceremony. 

Ashlee was a stunning bride, wearing an exquisite Ivory Lace Monique Lhuillier Gown.  Her jewellery was designed by the well renowned William Noble.  Sister Jessica Simpson served as the couple’s Maid of Honour, and was accompanied by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, her partner since November last year.

Congratulations to the newlyweds – who, according to rumours, may soon be preparing for the arrival of another little rocker!  In the meantime, eager fans remain on Ashlee Simpson baby bump watch!

Wedding Central has been named the number 1 Australian wedding web site for the second year running.

Hitwise today presented awards to all the category winners at a lunch presentation in Melbourne, Australia.

Wedding Central was recognised as the most visited web site for 2007 in the Lifestyle / Weddings category.

Hiwise employs a network-centric methodology to measure page requests, visits and average visit length from over 3 Million Australian internet user. Awards are based on the amount of visitors to a web site.

For the bride and groom that has everything, donating their gifts to a charity is now possible. Couples can donate all or part of their registry to one or charities. Karma Currency makes this easy to set up and use making this an eco-friendly way to donate money.

Read the full article at Wedding Central’s Online Wedding Magazine

 About Karma Currency
The karma currency foundation is national, independent not for profit organization with deductible gift recipient status. Dedicated to making charitable acts part of our everyday lives, our mission is to connect the people with the charities and the causes that are dear to their hearts, whether it be starving children in Africa or a soup kitchen down the street. karma currency is paving the way forward in good gift giving.

For more information please contact
Ash Rosshandler
Karma Currency Foundation

W: www.karmacurrency.com.au
P: 03 9686 6100

St Valentines Day - 14 Feb 2008

St Valentines Day is day for romantics to show their love. Sending red roses, flowers and gifts is a popular tradition.

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It appears that Eric Brown Bridal’s website has closed down, leaving many brides uncertain about when they will receive the wedding dress they have purchased. Brides that have purchased a bridal gown or bridesmaides dresses from Eric Brown Bridal can find the latest information on Wedding Central’s Forum and discuss the situation with other brides in the same position.

Latest information about Eric Brown Bridal:
http://forum.weddingcentral.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=77168

The woman who gained national attention for stealing gifts from weddings has admitted her guilt to a judge.

Kimberly Cooper, otherwise known as “The Wedding Crasher”, is charged with crashing a couple’s wedding on September 15th, and stealing gift cards meant for the newlyweds. 

Cooper pleaded guilty to the charge of burglary, admitting to crashing that wedding on and stealing the gift cards. Cooper has been on camera a lot in the 12 months for various other charges. She is still on probation from an injury to a child charge where a 5-year-old suffered third-degree burns at her daycare. Read the full story

Elana and David Glatt have filed a US$400,000 suit against an Upper East Side florist, charging it caused them “extreme disappointment, distress and embarrassment” on what was supposed to be the greatest day of their lives by providing the wrong-colored hydrangeas for their Aug. 11 wedding.

In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, the Glatts and David’s mom, Tobi, charge that Posy Floral Design Studio used cheaper pink hydrangeas instead of the contractually agreed-upon rust hydrangeas, messing up the color scheme of the deluxe wedding at Cipriani 42nd Street.

The flowers cost $27,000. The lawsuit asks for more than $400,000 in restitution and damages.

Posy owners Paula and Stamos Arakas were stunned by the suit.  “I can’t believe this. I put my heart and soul into this wedding,” a teary-eyed Paula told The New York Post.  Stamos blamed the “completely unwarranted” suit on Glatt’s lawyer bride, Elana, referring to her as a “Bridezilla”.

What do Hydrangeas look like?

Hydrangeas are popular ornamental plants, grown for their large flowerheads, with Hydrangea macrophylla being by far the most widely grown with over 600 named cultivars, many selected to have only large sterile flowers in the flowerheads.

Comment and discuss this on Wedding Central’s Forum.

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A woman performing weddings as a wedding officiant in Portland, Oregon has been arrested for stealing thousands of dollars in wedding gifts.

The couple had asked for gift cards and registered at Home Depot since they were in the process of remodeling their home.  

Police said the couple became concerned after finding very few gift cards after between 75 and 100 guests attended the ceremony, but they didn’t want to appear ungrateful, according to police.

It was only after friends started questioning the couple about how they were spending the gift money that they called police, suspecting possible theft.

Read the full article at 11alive.com

Over 200 Suppliers, Melbournes biggest ever car display and everything you need for your special day!  

Saturday, October 13, 2007.  10:00am - 5:00pm.  
Parking all day at Telstra Dome $7.00

Over the past 10 years, The Atlantic Group [v] has built a reputation for sophisticated culinary experiences and complete event management. The success of our venues at South Wharf has exceeded all our expectations and due to this fact, we require a larger and more flexible space. So it is with great pleasure that Sumac and Atlantic, along with two new venues, Sketch and Peninsula, will relocate to Central Pier at the Docklands.
Docklands Shed 14,  Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Victoria, 3000

Ever wondered what it would be like to walk down the aisle in your very own designer wedding gown?

The National Breast Cancer Foundation ‘Brides for Breast Cancer’ program will allow Australian brides to do just that as Design Ambassadors, Charlie Brown, Nevenka, Camilla Franks, Steven Khalil, Amanda Garrett, Jacqui Alexander and Luci Di Bella come together to support breast cancer research and showcase the unique talents which have elevated them to the forefront of the Australian design industry.

The ‘Brides for Breast Cancer’ program will see each of these designers design and produce one bridal gown which will then be sold through an online auction coinciding with Breast Cancer Month this October.

Design of the gowns is intended to celebrate women and the union of marriage within the unique style of each designer. Bidding for the gowns is open to all Australians and funds raised through the auction will be donated to support high quality research into the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer in Australian women.

Renowned Australian designer and NBCF supporter Charlie Brown agrees, “I hope this initiative helps more women enjoy their own wedding day, or the wedding day of someone close to them. I’m supporting ‘Brides for Breast Cancer’ because everyone deserves the opportunity to give their special day that extra sparkle!”

To be in the running to bid on one of the six gowns, bidders should register their details at Ebay. The auction begins on 18 October 2007. Further information is available on Ebay’s seller profile page.

Anyone wishing to view the gowns in person may do so throughout the month of October in Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre.

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