Author: Amanda

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Choosing a wedding venue for your special day can seem like a very overwhelming task. You will need to take a lot of elements into consideration such as location, price, level of service, venue style and much more. When you are inspecting venues, it is vital to be well prepared with a list of questions to ask your Venue Coordinator - it will make your decision a lot easier and avoid some confusion during the process. There are many questions you may want to ask. Take some time and think about...

Meet Nat, our in-house florist. Nat has recently joined W Events Group. She creates gorgeous arrangements for our weddings, corporate events and venues. The beauty of nature and my love of flowers provide me with my inspiration. I love beautiful scents and I'm always on the look out for gorgeous candles or oils. Special smells remind me of certain people or places. I got into floristry as I was always interested in painting and drawing and colour.  My friend purchased a florist and I started to help her. Being creative and being surrounded...

Mothers' Day is a special day of the year when we get to love, honour and appreciate our mothers and the mother figures in our lives. Mothers should be loved, honoured and appreciated every day but the second Sunday in May is the day when we can ensure that our mothers understand how important they are in our lives. Everyone thinks they have the best mum, so we asked our team to share what is special about their mums. W Events Group is a family run business and mum Lorraine is often...

So many of us love the idea of having an outdoor wedding, but most are scared away by the potential problems that come along with it. The logistics of hosting your dream outdoor ceremony or reception can be a challenge, but choosing to hire a tipi can mitigate these challenges in a stunning way, giving your wedding a true WOW factor. So here are 5 reasons why you should choose a tipi for your wedding reception: 1. Your tipi will go anywhere you can dream of (with a flat surface, of course!) The...

Win a Dream Engagement Experience! Picture this: you and your partner are picnicking by the water with a bottle of champagne and a platter of snacks. You’re lounging on beautiful Moroccan cushions under a market umbrella at dusk, with illuminated LOVE letters glistening by the lake. You then go for a row in a classic old row boat and in the the middle of the lake, you get down on bended knee and propose to your partner. As they agree to spend the rest of their life with you, fireworks explode...

Imagine lush green trees and picturesque lakes. It’s the perfect setting for a classy Garden ParTea with your gals. Sit amongst the stunning gardens at RACV Royal Pines Resort and travel back in time to when it all began. It is 1840 and Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford, gets impatient waiting around for her husband to return from a long business lunch. The Duchess decides she ought to make the most of the afternoon and invites her besties over for tea and catch-ups. The ‘taking of tea’ soon becomes a recurring...

There are only a couple days left until Valentine’s and so this is our third and final part of our romantic series. If you’re having a last-minute freak out because you didn’t plan anything special, we have just the thing to help you! A comprehensive guide to having the perfect Valentine’s Day at home. All you need is to get your other half out of the house for the morning so you can begin setting up. *And you may want to book a baby sitter for the kids. Image: Pinterest   + Set...

This week we present Part 2 of our Valentine’s series: marriage proposals! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the big question. Whether you dig grand gestures or you’d like to keep it sweet and simple, we have just the thing to surprise your other half! Read below to discover unique and creative ideas for marriage proposals.   + Mountain Top + Some of the best engagement photos are snapped in front of a breathtaking backdrop. So lace up those hiking boots and head for a peak. Set up the camera as...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Feeling inspired by all the love, we put together a three-part series of dreamy ideas to spice it up this year. Today’s blog post presents the first instalment: romantic getaways! There are only a few weeks left to plan a mini vacay and you don't need break the bank to treat your other half. We’ve got something for everyone on our list of favourite staycation suggestions...

  Sun, sand and surf! Here in Australia, we love the outdoors and a good ol' open-air event. And with several weeks left of sun tan season, there is still plenty of time to plan a party! So, we’ve compiled a list of five summer party themes that are perfect for your backyard. We’ve included must-have decorations, colour schemes and the events they would be perfect for.   Tropical Nothing says aloha more than sweet pineapples and mini cocktail umbrellas. We love this bright look with contrasting colours of dark green and hot...