Privileges of being a bridesmaid include participating in all the fun pre-wedding parties, getting glammed up, wearing gorgeous dresses and being a VIP at the main event. But the role comes with a hefty price tag. These tips will help you be a top-notch bridesmaid, making your bride feel like they’re on top of the world, without breaking the bank!

Your bride tribe will be over the moon to receive gifts that they actually want! From gorgeous personalised bridal robes, satin pyjamas and travel jewellery boxes to the sweetest cookies and thoughtful gift cards, we rounded up 11 ideas that will delight every bridesmaid, matron of honour and flower girl all without blowing out your wedding budget. Your wedding party deserves thoughtful proposal, thank-you and wedding day gifts but finding one that fits all can be quite a challenge. You can’t go wrong if you buy something that will work as a photo prop, a personalised keepsake as a memento of your special day or something they can use every day. This in mind, we hand-picked 11 gorgeous bridesmaid gifts that your entire bride tribe will adore. Take a quick scroll through the list.   1. Bridesmaid Robe Nothing will add glamour to your pre-wedding photos quite like matching robes! Yes, the bridesmaid robe has become a staple fashion accessory for getting ready together on the morning of the wedding. A personalised satin robe that says “bridesmaid” on the back is not only a cool bridesmaid gift but also an almost essential photo prop. 2. Bridesmaid Pyjamas If you need more inspiration for bridesmaid gifts, think of everyday items they will love to wear not only on wedding day but probably every day thereafter. Are the girls staying with you at a hotel? Why not give them personalised bridesmaid pyjamas and do a selfie session while sipping on your morning mimosas! 3. Travel Jewellery Box Or be practical and order a useful bridesmaid gift online. Are your bridesmaids living out of town? Are you hosting a destination wedding? All of them will need neat jewellery boxes to store their earrings, bracelets or rings they will be wearing on your wedding day. You can surprise them with travel jewellery boxes personalised with names or initials to keep their treasured possessions safe.   4. Set of 4 Pearl Barrette Hair Clips Nobody wants to have a bad hair day at a wedding, so prevent this from happening with this season’s top-trending hair accessory pearl barrette clips. It is one of the best bridesmaid gift ideas for destination weddings because these sets can be packed easily. Coming in sets of 4, these elegant clips can quickly fix and hair mishap on the day!   5. Tie the Knot Bracelet   Packaged in beautiful white jewellery gift boxes, these tie knot bracelets are amazing gifts for this sentimental occasion. This bridesmaid gift is more than a gesture of kindness because it shows how much you value your friendship. Best of all, these bracelets come in three colours: silver, rose gold and yellow, and they are easily adjustable.   6. Candle A scented candle is always a good idea. It is a simple but thoughtful gift, especially when it comes with a cool printed label that delivers a personal message. If you are looking for a unique way to pop the question to your bridesmaids and maid of honour, a “will you be my bridesmaid” or “will you be my maid of honour” illustration candle is beautiful gift. You can also use candles to thank your sassy bridesmaids af with a quirky slogan such as “thanks for being my bitch” or “thanks for putting up with all that wedding bullshit”   7. Personalised Champagne Glass And because weddings are all about toasting and celebrating, personalised champagne glasses for the bridal party are a common thread to any pre-wedding celebration. Elegant flutes with names printed with gold foil make lovely keepsakes as bridesmaid gifts.   8. Foldable Ballet Flats When the time comes to get back on the dance floor, the feet will get one helluva work-out so having a paid of comfy back-up shoes that match their elegant gowns is just what the foot doctor ordered.  Foldable ballet flats (that are easy to pack and carry around) is the kindest gift of all. Trust us, nothing is classier or more appreciated at the end of a long day, than a pair of satin ballet flats! 9. Pesonalised Denim Jacket If it is going to be a little chilly for a winter wedding or cooler in the evening at other times of the year, then we know just the right bridesmaid gift! A personalised denim jacket with your girls’ names printed on them are going to win their hearts and warm their bodies. They go well with boho wedding themes, rustic wedding styles and alternate weddings, but the best part is that your girls can wear them for any occasion leading up to and after the wedding.   10. Bridesmaid Proposal Cookies Is there a better way to thank your bridesmaids than with a cookie? We think not! Heart-shaped thank you cookies make adorable bridesmaid gifts and thoughtful additions to a bigger bridesmaid box for something very special. You can also purchase these wonderful individually sealed bridesmaid proposal cookies if you haven’t popped the question yet.   11. Wedding Party Gift Card  If you are not sure what your bridesmaids will love, then purchase a bridesmaid card! You can use these with any other bridesmaids gift idea that you may have. But as times are tough due to Covid, a beautiful card is the perfect option to express your love and gratitude for their contribution to your special day. A heart-felt, hand-written message thanking your wedding party will go a long way in these times. 

Traditional silhouettes have been replaced with cool new shapes, the choice of materials is enriched and colours are daring. This year bridesmaids are ultra-glamorous in shimmery silks, elaborate ruffles and mind-blowing prints. The palette is extended to include even black and white, while jumpsuits have become the new normal. Do you need inspiration for your special day? Consider one of these ten ultimate 2020 bridesmaid trends. Or be creative and mix two or three of them simultaneously.

From streaming apps to styling tips, here is all you need to know before you start planning your virtual wedding event: Virtual weddings, hens parties, bridal parties, engagement parties and all sorts of pre-wedding events can be equally exciting as the real thing and probably save you a huge amount of money!

  Ah, weddings. One of those occasions where you can’t help but smile when you think of it. Just the thought of two strangers meeting each other, getting to know one another, and that curiosity becomes fascination, and that fascination turns to love. It’s like the old song from David Pomeranz King and Queen of Hearts. “Coz it’s magic when two people fall in love.” Come to think about it, it really is magic. That feeling of no one else can understand. The look in the eyes of two people loving each other is unlike anything you’ll ever see. And the butterflies you feel in your stomach soon changes to a slow, rhythmic skip in your heartbeat when you see the one you adore. And it’s such an enchanting feeling to know you are being loved by that someone you can’t live without. I remember my own wedding. The night before the said date, I was almost vomiting because of a mixture of fear and indigestion. It was every girl’s dream, to walk down the aisle as you look towards your man waiting patiently for you at the altar. And the guests all around you are looking at you as if to say how can she  be so beautiful? And your white, over-flowing gown is shining as if you’re the most precious thing in the whole world. That’s the dream. I hate to break this to you but the reality is, weddings are not all glamour and happiness. Along with the excitement is the worry. Along with the thrill, the jitters. And those are all normal. After all, you are making one of the biggest decisions of your life. But how can we at least ease those tensions? Here we are going to look at the different things the bride and groom can do together and individually to lessen those butterflies in the stomach. 1. Hire Someone who will plan for your Wedding It’s stressful to be the bride or the groom already for you to have all the responsibilities, including the preparations. Wedding planners are there to make sure you get the most awesome wedding of your choice. These are some of the duties of a wedding planner: Gather all the necessary documents (proof of non-marriage, Birth certificate etc) for the weddings for both the bride and the groom Coordinate with the Church as to the date of the wedding to make sure the schedule is free and that they will be accommodated well. Make sure the venue for the reception is available and that at the day of the wedding, everything will flow smoothly and according to the couple’s requests. One of the most important roles of a wedding planner is making sure the suppliers are in line. This includes the caterer for the foods, the gowns (As well as bridal robes) and the tuxedos everyone will wear and such. Having someone to take care of all these is definitely a huge boulder off your back. So all you have to do is sit back and relax and just enjoy the moment. 2. Remember the reasons why you have to go through all this.  When things become hard to bear because of the stress and the sometimes for being unsure, we tend to forget the most important thing and the sole reason why you have to be stressed of the preparations: love. A wedding day is not just for one day, it's a start of your life together as husband and wife. And that is what makes this all worth it. Yeah it's normal to feel uneasy and to feel close to giving up because of the wedding anxiety, but this is just the beginning of a wonderful and fulfilling life together. That's what's more important than this stress. 3. If you feel like you still have to look different for the wedding, try going to the gym. You have to be very wary of your appearance, not because you want to make an impression on the guests, but because you want to feel your best on your most special day. You are doing this to not impress people, but to make sure as you walk down the aisle and all eyes are on you, you know in your heart of hearts you are the most beautiful woman in the whole venue. And this doesn't only apply to the bride, grooms can also have a hard time feeling good about themselves. Hitting the gym can boost not only your immune system and natural “happy hormones”, but can and will surely boost your confidence.  4. Make it a point to coordinate everything you are feeling to your significant other. The day of your wedding day is the start of your lifetime together as I have previously said. So with this, it is very important to let your partner know how you feel especially as the day of the wedding arrives. After all, communication will be one of the most important factors of your marriage so you guys better start now in making sure you are in line with each other. Set aside a date when you two can be alone together and just talk to each other about your feelings and your stressors if you have any. You guys are not just two people who must create a perfect wedding, but more importantly you are the bride and the groom. You guys are in this together. So for things to start working out as early as now, make sure the communication is there and feelings are expressed freely. Weddings can be stressful but again, this is one of the greatest days of anyone’s life. This is the day you are finally saying yes to a lifetime together, through thick and thin, through sadness and happiness, Till death do you part. The preparations will be done, the guests will all go home. At the end of the day, it's you and your spouse who will make a life together. Don’t let the stress of the wedding preparations take the best of you. Remember, this is the start of your happy ever after.  

Isolation and wedding preparations, those are words we never thought we’ll ever put in a sentence. But unfortunately because of the pandemic currently happening, we don’t have a choice but to make sure we and our loved ones are safe. Thus quarantine. It’s hard enough to be a bride to be with all the stress of preparations, the stress of making sure the guests are all informed and ready, and even the butterflies in the stomach as the date of the occasion approaches give the brides extra pressure and stress. The anticipation can be grueling, but because of the quarantine, minds tend to be more stressed than ever. Because of the new normal, a lot of things have to change and sometimes, people are afraid of change. Primarily because of how hard it is to teach old dogs new tricks. When I was younger I remember being obligated to sleep in the afternoon. And often, I would fool my mom by pretending to be asleep when she checks on me. Why am I telling you this story? Well childhood obligations that are imposed by older people can sometimes feel like this worldwide isolation. Even if we want to be somewhere, we can’t. Even if we wanted to do something, we are not allowed to. And this can be very worrying and can take a toll on anyone. More over a bride-to-be. So with that, we are going to talk about some of the ways that women can do to keep themselves sane in this desolating reality. Make Sure to Get Enough Sleep This is here for a fairly obvious reason. When we sleep, our body recharges and we get the well deserved rest we need. Sleep plays a very essential role in everyone’s physical and mental health. It’s like the housekeeping part of your body wherein we sleep to make sure we remove toxin build up in the brain. When someone has sleep deficiency, they tend to be more prone to sickness and may cause mental and emotional problems. As stress piles up for the bride, it is very important to have good snoozes every night so that when you wake up every morning, you have the energy and the presence of mind to take on the daily tasks. When you have a clear mind and a sound body, you can do everything that has to be done, may it be wedding preparations or just your everyday task.  Less Stress is Equal to Moving More Ok I know this is a bit harder to follow when you are under quarantine and you cannot leave your house because the city is under lockdown. But still there are numerous ways to make sure you get the proper exercise to keep yourself moving amidst this pandemic. Here are some tips: DvDs that can help you with exercises are available online and can be bought for a fairly low price. If you don't want to spend money, you can always watch FREE youtube videos and you can follow the step by step guide. There are options on how hard you want your routine to be. And you can choose whether you're in the beginners section or professional.  Walking can also be done. A lot of cities still allow their citizens to roam around the neighborhood as long as they adhere to the quarantine rules such as wear a mask and social distancing. However, if you live in a place where you can’t really go out of your front gate, you can choose to do brisk walking around your house and your garden. Take in some fresh air as you do so. It can be very calming and can help you relieve some of the stress you have. Running can also be done, either in place or around your house. This can help you have better cardio and makes you less prone to premature tiredness and fatigue. Yoga. Now this one is popular. It is great for both the mind and the body.  Have you ever heard of the phrase “Dance like nobody's watching?” That’s what you can do. Dance with the people you live with, be it your family or roommates. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional dancer or have two left feet. Dancing makes you move more than anything and moving is a great way to keep the body healthy, as well as the mind. Be a Friend Of Your Immune System Stress can be very detrimental to both the physical and the emotional health. So It is very important for us to make sure our immune system is our best defense in these trying times. Coronavirus affects more than just the respiratory system, it also affects the immune system of the carrier and if left untreated, can lead to fatality. And this may sound a bit cliche, but prevention is always better than being obligated to go to the hospital bec of a compromised immune system. Try meditation. This can be very helpful and can create a major impact in your everyday life. Also make sure to eat nutritious foods and avoid foods that are not necessary, like fast foods and even alcoholic beverages.  It can be very hard staying sane and happy when you know your life is being hardened by changes that we cannot really control. Especially when you know you have a wedding to think of and a groom to also take care of. Making sure you follow the guidelines of quarantine and such can add to the stress you may already have. To combat these, you have to always keep in mind this too shall pass. The preparations for the wedding will be done and about. But the life you will have with your husband is something that will surpass all these. Hanging in there can be annoying to hear time and time again but hanging means believing. Believing that amidst the pandemic, one thing will still remain the greatest gift of this world. And that is love. 

It’s every girl's dream to wear a long white dress and walk down an aisle filled with white and red roses. And waiting at the altar is the man of her dreams, patiently but eagerly waiting for her arrival. All the guests’ eyes are adoring how pretty and how delicate she looks in that flowing white, veil. But here’s the catch, only limited people are allowed to attend. And the bride and groom, along with all the attendees, must wear masks. No one is allowed to hug each other and such. Why? Because of restrictions. The enemy: Covid-19. In Australia, certain guidelines were created to make sure the rules when it comes to combating coronavirus are followed. According to the latest poll, there are 7,155 confirmed cases of the said virus up to date, in which 103 succumbed to their death. Since the 13th of March, when AU was first locked down, Scott Morrison and Australia’s chief ministers restricted mass gatherings and are not allowed to take place anymore without making sure certain guidelines are adhered to. Such occasions such as weddings and others that usually entails people coming together, are ordered to be controlled for the government to ensure that the curb will not be heightened. Limitations are not only particular to the number of people allowed or not allowed in a gathering, there are also rules that must be followed. However, the restrictions are now slowly being eased starting this Monday. June 1st. The decline in the everyday addition to the casualties and the infected was considered and according to NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzar, the mass gatherings restrictions may ease up a bit but there are still many rules and guidelines to be followed. Below are the restrictions that are being imposed when it comes to weddings and how they will affect the outcome of the said occasion. Starting June 1, 2020, not more than 20 people can now attend a wedding ceremony. According to Premier Gladys Berejiklian “We know how important these services are to the individuals and families, but as we ease the restrictions further, we should remember to keep one another safe.” NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant specified that people must still follow the instructions and the different protocols such as the following: Marks must be worn by all throughout the ceremony. Even the Groom and the Bride must both wear protective masks and must not take them off for any reasons whatsoever. This is the number one rule because this simple step can prevent the virus from being passed on to others if you already, and unknowingly, have it and also for people to not pass the virus to you if they are infected. All over the world, this practice is being imposed on all as this will help flatten the curb. No more than 20 guests are present, which already includes the 2 witnesses. Unlike before where even the neighbors and your long lost relatives are invited, for the new normal, the number of guests are strictly limited to prevent overcrowding and people standing or sitting too close to each other. Social distancing must be followed all the time meaning at least a meter and half of distance must be created between each guest. Proper seating arrangements must be planned ahead as to maintain the distancing and avoid overcrowding. When standing, the same distance must also be followed. Standing in lines must also follow the same distance and guests can’t be seen huddling with each other even when they want to. Weddings can be done indoors or outdoors. But still the number of attendees must be within the allowed number both inside and outside. Social distancing must still be strictly followed even when the guests are outside the venue. Handshaking, hugging, or even kissing is not allowed at all times. Even the “You may kiss the Bride” part is not allowed in the new normal. The corona virus can be spread to other people using saliva and other bodily fluids so thus the restriction. People may opt to do a nod as a form of greeting. In some cases, people use their elbows to handshake and it is fine as long as you are wearing appropriate clothing and will sanitize after the said contact. No group pictures are allowed. This will call for people to closely move closer to each other for all to fit in the photo and this is against the social distancing rule. They can opt to selfies along with the newly weds but they must make sure to still keep their distance. Pens used for signing must be sanitized regularly. Also the guests must wash hands, use alcohol or both as often as they can to make sure all the surfaces they touch and the people they are in contact with will not be in danger or they themselves are being exposed to the virus. The “New Normal” may be a bit hard to follow at times specially since we all are not used to it, but bear in mind the reasons why such guidelines and restrictions are being treated as obligations. We must all have a sense of responsibility to not spread the virus if we have it or not to contract it and be the source of the spread. The restrictions are there for a reason, and that is for us to enjoy life more instead of feeling scared and unsure about our surroundings. Families and friends can still gather and appreciate this wonderful occasion even with the said regulations, given that we all must understand the government is not doing this to make life harder, but for all of us to be safer. This may sound cliche but prevention is always better than cure. For for every rule we follow, millions and millions are being spared from the virus. And we all have responsibility to our fellow humans in safe-keeping each other’s health in these trying times.

A lot have changed ever since the pandemic of Coronavirus started. Major games like basketball, football, soccer have been postponed indefinitely. Even a well known basketball star tested positive to the said virus. All around the world, people's lives have been altered and changed drastically. No one had ever even thought this kind of pandemic would be possible in this day and age. Another change this virus has caused is the way we interact with other people. Gatherings such as church assemblies and weddings are all not allowed to take place in the new normal. But there's good news though, Australia is now taking into consideration how important these occasions are and is making some exemptions possible. So when exactly can a bride and a groom finally say their “I do’s” without feeling like they are breaking some kind of law? Prime Minister Scott Morisson has announced that wedding restrictions are finally being lifted and that even though certain guidelines must still be followed, such gatherings are now being allowed. According to him, a three stage process will be done ending this July as the restrictions are slowly lifted. This exit strategy was carefully analyzed and thought off to make sure the curve will not be heightened once these kinds of gatherings are finally, and slowly, allowed to take place. The three stage process breaks down as the following: Weddings can now be allowed but can only have a maximum of 10 guests, already including the bride and the groom. One important thing must be followed though, all contact details of the attendees and everyone present on the said occasion must be gathered just in case mass tracing must be done afterwards. The number of guests in the second stage will be expanded up to 20 guests at weddings. Third stage allows up to 100 guests in weddings. Even in funerals and religious gatherings. According to the Prime Minister, the end of this three stage cycle is expected to be in July, but still all the final decisions are being left to the state and territory leaders. This may sound a bit too far fetch, but one thing is for sure, these steps are not attained by just making decisions, they were reached because of collaborations between leaders and the government to make sure each step is done methodically, and surely. Morrison has also warned the Australians to not be very complacent as “we must walk before we run.” He also said that Premiers and chief ministers have also stressed there must not be any expectations as to step one being implemented on day one. Other factors may still be considered and that everyday numbers of the affected is still a major factor to be deliberated. Those who are more than eager for this pandemic to be over sometimes don’t put into consideration the risks we are taking by being too relaxed. Take for example other countries who have lifted their lockdown without proper provisions and guidelines. Second waves were reported and the country, instead of flattening the curb, had drastically increased it. The government of Australia vows to not let this happen even with the liftings of some of the restrictions. So what are the guidelines when it comes to weddings? And how should the couple, as well as the guests treat and still enjoy this occasion without going above the law? Here are some of the examples of the restrictions that will still be implemented: Guests cannot exceed more than 10 on the first stage. This means even if the wedding will be done indoors or outdoors, not more than 10 guests are allowed. Gone are the days when we can invite the whole neighborhood and even their pets. This is to prevent overcrowding and to also make sure that all the guests are accounted for just in case someone gets infected. Then eventually, the number of guests increased. But very gradually. Social distancing is still a very important factor. This includes the seating arrangements of the guests and the couple themselves. It may sound hard to be followed, but this is very necessary to still avoid being contaminated, or if you’re a carrier and don’t know it, you might get others infected. Social distancing is followed by people all over the world for the sole purpose of making sure we have a chance to not spread the virus. Even in occasions such as weddings, we still have to distance ourselves because we’ll never know who has the virus and who doesn’t. Kissing, handshake and hugging are not allowed in the new normal. Even if you badly wanted to kiss your bride, unfortunately this is still not allowed. We all know how hard it can be to see family members we've not been able to interact with for a long time and not want to give them a hug or a kiss on the cheek. It may be difficult to do, but we must keep in mind that it’s still for our own good. All contact details of the guests and even the bride and the groom must be gathered. This again is important as to make contact tracing easier if the need for it arises. We never know if we are carriers, especially if we’re asymptomatic. Certain guidelines are now being considered to be eased and I think this is a good sign. It means the government is succeeding in flattening the curve and that we can all sigh a breath of relief even though still things are not the same as before. This may be the “new normal”, and we can have a hard time getting used to it, but the reasons why these must be followed are still greater than the possibilities of the virus being spread to everyone. We all must still do our part in keeping ourselves and others safe in this global pandemic. Weddings are great, but we must still face the fact we are living in a world that we are not sure of currently. But you shouldn’t let that stop you from saying your I do’s.  

Hens parties in 2020 are more about injecting the bride’s personal style into the event and creating a celebration that is thoughtful and unique to her interests. Let’s take a look at some classy hens party ideas sure to impress your best friend. No strippers or penis straws in sight, I promise!

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With so many chic and trendy options for bridesmaid hair ideas, choosing the perfect hairstyle seems to be impossible. From updos to down hairdos to everything in between, we’ve rounded up the most breathtaking bridesmaid hairstyles for long hair.

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Cue the excited squeals, happy dances and tears of joy! The big day has finally arrived and you’re well and truly ready to marry the love of your life! There’s no doubt that the morning of the big day can be quite chaotic, so we’ve put together a super helpful checklist that you can reference to assist you in creating the perfect wedding morning, and ultimately the perfect wedding day!    

It’s the biggest day of your life, not mention one of the most expensive, so it pays to do your research and get all the details right.  From a wet weather plan to making the most of your budget, this list will have you wedding-ready in no time. 

We know how hard it is to stay within a budget, but a tight budget does not mean you have to scrimp or forgo the wedding of your dreams. Here are our top 10 insider secrets that will literally save you thousands of dollars.