This is a personal wedding diary and planning blog by 2019 bride-to-be Melanie Valentine.
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#mood #realtalk #weddingplanning #overbudget #weddingproblems #diyweddingplanner #weddingblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/BpJxV-0AF2e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6ewjt1rctlmg
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I always said to my parents I would run away with the circus 🎪 😜 what do you think of a touch of vintage Circus/Carnival theme for my wedding depending on venue I lock in? I decided I want to scrap traditions and find a way to celebrate the ever so present inner child of my parter and I while also including our adoration of all things vintage. Looks really fun and whimsical! Would you be game to have this theme ? 🤡 💖 #weddinginspo #carnivalthemed #bloggingbride #myweddingdiary #engagedandweddingcrazed #australianbride #melbournebride #whimsicalweddings #funweddings #offbeatbrides https://www.instagram.com/p/BpITtDiASPl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=116h53d9mqidg
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#latergram #fresh #postbathtime #mummyanddaughter #australian #blogger #bridetobe #bloggingbride #weddingplanning #family #marriageafterkids Hopping back on the wedding blogging train but also going to talk about more family things because I know a lot of other mums may be having the same situations and also feeling like with all the budgeting in the world the big day is still out of reach. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpISueBgi-w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11f3mefxe3wgn
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So we had to change our venue *welp* but .. sometimes it needs to be ✅ you have to make sure you can afford to pay your bills as well as the big day and if no one is helping you and your partner with the financial burdens weddings bring sometimes you have to constantly go back and cut back on costs and guest lists or find a simple solution. So being the fierce female I am I dedicated a night of no sleep to some online research and by 4am I had a new venue I had emailed after weighing up cost estimates and comparing value for money against a total of three potentials with all pricing info online on their sites and compared it against the original venue . I then emailed my celebrant and am yet to notify the venue yet not really obligated to but doing sonfor polite formality because it’s just good business to maintain honest yet professional communication. So here we go again! - updates to come. When you hit a snag, you hit a snag you know ? We’ve got this 😊💕💕💕💕 #morningtonpeninsula #peninsualweddings #weddingstyling #weddingdecor #wedding #bridalcouture #weddingcolors #wedding #bridalblogger #bloggingbride #bridetobe #2019bride #weddingplanning #diybride #budgetwedding #budgetbride #luxeforless #inmusicalmatrimony
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Quick Hack #budgetbride #dresshack #wardrobestorage pre alterations only! If your dress is dry cleaned and ready to go do not do this! Avoid anything that can crease it! Please note that my dress is a project dress being transformed into something more modern retro whilst keeping some design integrity stylistically. I would not dare to compromise an already fitted and tailored gown as they are delicate. If you haven’t had your dress altered , cleaned and finishing touches added is the only time this quick fix protective storage is ok.
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Scored this cute light up savings window box at my local variety dollar store! You could easily get the plain blank canvas one that was also available and slap a Mr and Mrs or wording of choice sticker on it if you wanted to DIY this for under $10 😍 what a cool motivation to help me reach my payment deadlines for the wedding! It’s so pretty and I am yet to get batteries for it but will show a picture when it’s getting full and lit up :) #moneybox #savings #weddingsavings #savingforawedding #windowboxes #weddingplanning #diybride #varietystore #dollarstorefinds
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I finalised the wedding colours!!!! 😍 One of the most challenging parts for me as a DIY bride is that we can now all say I have DEFINITELY learnt that it is SOOO much easier to choose your bouquet (or in my case #fauxquet ) before you pick your wedding colours /colour scheme. Choosing your flowers makes choosing the colours for everything else an absolute breeze and every decision that overwhelmed me before now feels so natural because when in doubt I just kept referring to my flowers to see what would compliment/contrast well and what was a big fat NO. 💖💐👏🏻🤵👰🏼 #weddingpalette #colourscheme #colorscheme #weddingcolors #diybride #quicktip #inmusicalmatrimony #weddingplanning #melbourne #victoriaaustralia #bride #2019bride #engaged #vibtagewedding #wedshed #theknow #australianbridalexpo #ruffledblog #featureme #followme #bridalstyle #elegant #alternativewedsibgs #alternativebride #rockingbride #easyweddingsaustralia #vogueing #harpersbazaar #budgetbride #thriftstorefinds #80sweddingdress #weddingstyling #expensivestyleonabudget #luxelookforless
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Tonight I got to create my #fauxquet ! Next step diy bridesmaid ones and #buttoniere set for the boys, my soon to be Mr ,my 3 year old and my father. This #budgetbride #bargainhunter is on a roll! (Minus the carbs 😜) 😍😍😍😍 💐 #australianwedding #2019bride #autumnbride #fallbride #bridalblog #weddingplanning #diywedding #diyweddingideas #diyweddingflowers #inmusicalmatrimony #kaisercraft #outsidethebox #subtleromance #vintagebride #bridesofmelbourne #theknot #easyweddingsaustralia #easyweddings #weddinginspiration
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😍😍😍😍 just call me the bridal thrift queen 👸 #beading #vintage #weddingdress #budgetbride #inmusicalmatrimony #bridesofmelbourne #diybride #2019bride #thriftfinds #bridalcouture
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I had been having some unexpected allergies to my ring so we took it to the jewellers and we learnt that the type of stone cutting actually can get quite a build up of bacteria from things like hand cream ,soaps, dishwashing liquid and all sorts of things and that weekly cleaning the ring is recommended. She suggested to soak it in a mixture of boiled water, eucalyptus laundry powder, and a tsp of apple cider vinegar and leave it a few hours or overnight. I am impressed! It has all its sparkle back like it was brand new again! What’s your silver jewellery care hack to keep it clean and sparkling nice and bright? #bling #engagement #engagementrings #jewellerycare #jewelleryhacks #goodasnew #inmusicalmatrimony #bloggingbride #bridesofmelbourne #bridetobe #australianbridal #australianwedding #2019bride
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Every bride doing a DIY dress makeover (even with help of a friend with lots of fabric knowledge and dress maker tips) Needs a back up dress. What do you guys think of this one? Is it add enough Art Deco touch if I got it and added some sparkle ? Would love to hear your thoughts. #bridetobe #weddingdress #budgetbrides #help #thoughtsplease #weddingblogger #weddinginspiration #weddingdress #backupweddingdress #backupdress #affordableweddinggown #affordablebridal #handmadebridal #uniqueweddingdress
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I need to find some beads like my Nanna knit I got from Savers for the lace appliqués on my lower half of my vintage wedding dress. Anyone know online where I can find some? #inmusicalmatrimony #beadingsupplies #beads #bridalcouture #weddingblogger #diybride #budgetbride #glambride #weddingdress #sparkle #knitwear #saversthriftstore #saversfinds #saversaustralia
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Congratulations to @martina_digangi on this spectacular picture of the Royal Palace of Naples 👑 . . #italy #italia #art #architecture #palace #royal #luxury #travel #discover #interior #palacedayiseveryday https://ift.tt/2Jcgjol
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