here comes the wedding planning and preparation

That’s right, folks! The Melbourne Bridal and Honeymoon Expo is coming to town very, very soon. It’s on the first of August, 2010, at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in Southbank, just a few minutes away from Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station.

So, what can you expect at this event? To quote the announcement at www.bridalexpos.com.au,

- Free hair & make up trials

- Free magazine giveaways

- Free pamper bags to the first  300 brides to arrive

- 5 free Corvette rides to their ceremony to be won by 5 lucky grooms

- Free DIY invitation classes

- 3 spectacular fashion parades

- Melbourne’s best display of wedding cars

- Live make up demonstrations on the catwalk

Also, one lucky couple can win an amazing wedding reception! Contact 03 9550 0871 now to get your tickets, which cost $20 each.

If it is your first time ever to attend a bridal expo, do not fret.  Check out the article Going To The Bridal Fair, for lots of tips and ideas, so you can be more prepared and confident in attending your first bridal event.

Laba diena, everyone!

What a week it is for many of us and our countries! First, there is the appointment of the new and first woman prime minister of Australia, Julia Gillard. Then, there is the inauguration of the new president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III, who is the son of the late first woman president of the same country. And of course, tomorrow, it is the fourth of July, a day of celebrating freedom in the land of the free and home of the brave, the United States of America.

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He has got you the ring. And it’s got the most beautiful diamond you have ever seen. They say diamonds are forever. But really, how can it be forever if you have no idea how to care for it? As a proud owner of a new diamond ring, you must also learn a bit about Diamond Care.

“Because diamonds are special, caring for a diamond takes more than occasional cleanings. Diamonds are forever, but they can be damaged if you are not careful. By learning how to properly care for your diamond, you will ensure that your diamond is indeed forever…” READ MORE…

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Perhaps you have heard about wishing wells at weddings but have wondered about it.  Why are they at weddings? Is it like the wishing wells in fairy tales where you can drop a coin and make a wish? What does it often mean when a wishing well is provided? If you want the answers, read about Wishing The Newlyweds Well.

“Some of the things one can expect at weddings are gifts.  Many guests often bring gifts to the newlyweds to help them as they start their life together.  These gifts can be in the form of kitchen wares, dining wares, bed linens, towels…the list goes on…”READ MORE…

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The first ever giveaway on Mareeyah’s Blogs is now ongoing! This is truly exciting as this is the first.  There are many, many ways for you to join and many, many chances of winning.  Check out First Giveaway Contest!!! to find out how to submit your entries.

“First of all, thank you very much for being a fan and for visiting this site. Mareeyah.com has been online for a year, although there had been some major revisions on site somewhere in the middle of that first year...” READ MORE…

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A lovely bunch of nail polishes and beauty products perfect for the bride-to-be and her entourage is being offered at Parokeets which look like this:

If you would like to have a chance to win this lovely jewelry, hop over to Parokeets’ post about this giveaway. Contest runs until July 18.

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Have a truly wonderful week everyone. Kudos to all our patriots, wherever country we may be, who gave their selves for the betterment of our nations.

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Selamat datang, everyone!

A few days to go and June will be over. But weddings do not stop occurring, June or not. Be it a destination wedding, or a simple one in your own backyard, you would love ideas on how to have a more organized wedding. Do not forget your plans after the wedding. Include that in your planning too.

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In a few months, one of the most colorful festivals is set to take place in the city of smiles, Bacolod City. There would be lots of places to go and stuff to see. Weddings, of course, would not be missing in the calendar. Be prepared by checking out your options for accommodations in Philippines – Bacolod City.

“Captivated by the beauty of Bacolod City and hoping to visit there? Or perhaps, you wish to have your wedding there. Maybe you’d even want to go there for your honeymoon. Or to witness the colorful Masskara festival in October. Or the Bacolaodiat festival during the Chinese new year…” READ MORE…

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You’ve heard of them: people who attend weddings to which they weren’t even invited. Now, it’s your turn to plan a nice little wedding, to be attended by your nearest and dearest family and friends…and most certainly, you do not want gatecrashers at your wedding! On your to-do list, you carefully write down another item to think about:  Preparing Against Gate Crashers.

“Everything seemed to be perfect on your wedding day. Your dress is beautiful. The weather is lovely. Your families and friends are present to celebrate your important event. You can’t stop smiling. Suddenly, you see a couple of unfamiliar faces in the crowd of guests. You ask your new husband who they are. He does not know either and wonders. You both realize your celebration has been crashed by a bunch of strangers…” READ MORE…

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So where are you off to after your wedding? Are you planning to try some new adventures or sports? Skiing might be one of your options, and it is always best to be prepared. Don’t forget to include in your wedding planning your list on Preparing For A Ski Date.

“If you’re planning to go to a ski resort or any place where there’s tons of snow on your honeymoon, but you don’t know how to ski, go ahead and plan that ski holiday anyway! You can learn how to ski, and you will have a great time doing it. You don’t even need to know the first thing about skiing before you arrive at the resort – all of the knowledge you will need is there waiting for you, and you can literally be skiing down a mountain after an hour of instruction.” READ MORE…

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A cute calcite and silver plated (matte finished) over brass, sterling silver pair of earrings will be given away by Jenny of JZ Designs which look like this:

If you would like to have a chance to win this lovely jewelry, hop over to JZ Designs’ post about this giveaway. Contest runs until July 6. This would be a lovely accessory for any wedding you’ll be going to, including yours.

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Are you a fan yet on Facebook? “Like” Mareeyah’s Blogs’ Facebook page now, to be qualified for an exciting surprise soon.  Have a lovely week, everyone! 

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