Blog — wedding

When planning your wedding lets face it most of will be money conscience and will need to stick to some sort of budget. Here at OIP we have put together a list of must haves and the items that could do with a little less cash spent on them. The 1st step is to initiate your budget. Find out what you can afford and what your families will be contributing (if they are contributing anything at all) Surveys say that the average Australian wedding costs $40,000. You don't need to spend that much! Couples can have a beautiful simple weddings...

So, you’ve been invited to a wedding. Wonderful. Lovely. We love LOVE, and, who doesn’t?! The only problem is you don’t know how to decode the dress code. Unlike a night out with your girlfriends, the infamous ‘jeans and a nice top’ probably won’t cut it. Never fear, OIP is here to help. We’ve not only created a cheat sheet, but even given you some outfit inspo! White Tie Congratulations! You have some fancy friends. When you think White Tie, think the Academy Awards. Gals: A formal, floor-length evening gown. Alexis Mabille /Temperly London Guys: A tuxedo, black jacket with...

April and Alex's family and wedding party got ready at the Hotel Casa Santo Domingo located in Antigua and they did their first looks there. Their ceremony and reception was held at an event space called Santo Domingo del Cerro (owned by the Hotel). This location is also on top of a mountain with amazing views of city and volcanoes around Antigua. The girls hair and makeup vendors were recommended by the couples wedding planner (crucial in doing cross country and language planning). They commissioned a giant Chinese character for "double happiness" which is the ceremony backdrop (as well as...

As Australians, we do not like the cold, we cannot tolerate the cold and we do not want the cold. But, we can’t help but feel winter holds a certain kind of magic; magic perfect for a wedding. Why choose a winter wedding? Let us tell you why. Winter is perfect for all types of themes. From Gothic to romantic to beach chic to hygge to rustic, the moody winter tones can be dressed up any way you want. Junebug Wedding Beautiful photography. Cloudy skies and dark tones make the perfect backdrop for moody, romantic photos. The Wedding Playbook The...