Well we have finally managed to catch up on work (not!) and wanted to send out a big thanks to all the exhibitors that supported www.lakemacquarieweddings.com.au at the recent Lake Macquarie Wedding Expo.

Thanks to Your Special Day Weddings & Events, we have 75 brides through the door to visit 41 exhibitors.

This blog is to list the exhibitors, so that if our brides need a quick reference, they will find it here.

• Arrow Photography
• The Beauty Bus
• Peter Hurley – Celebrant
• Glamorous Cakes
• Photo Action Photography
• Sun Weddings Videography
• Chocolate Frenzy
• New Image Photography
• Beautiful Blooms of Kurri
• Pinned Up Hair
• A1 Newcastle DJ’s
• Mary Kay
• Melrose Cakes
• NAB
• Photobook Memories
• Coastal Celebrations Celebrant
• Buttercups Florist
• Your Special Day Wedding & Events
• Me2U Perfume
• Melodie’s Magic Moments
• Grace Cosmetics & Jewelery
• Sweet As… Cakes
• Creative Escapade Invitations
• Miessence
• I Do Gowns
• Scream Sound DJ
• Flowers by Lorey
• Hay Creations
• Chlobell Images
• First Class Weddings
• Emma Page Jewellery
• BBK Hair & Beauty
• Gwendalyn Burt Celebrabt
• Crystal Wedding Boutique
• XYDJ
• Brad Nelson Photography
• Fun Box Photo Booth
• High Class Limousines
• RD Limo
• CaterAid
• Club Macquarie

You can find contact details for all these exhibitors on our directory

Visit I Do Gowns to find your DREAM dress.

Browse through hundreds of listings at I Do Gowns to find your DREAM gown. With many popular designers to choose from and new listings being added every day, you are sure to find that DREAM gown at a price you’ll love.  Not just for “Brides” I Do Gowns advertises ALL wedding attire.

Visit I Do Gowns to SELL your wedding attire.

Is your Dream dress too beautiful to just sit in a box? Recoup some of your wedding day expenses by selling your precious items to someone who will love them just as much.  No Commission! And No Expiry! I Do Gowns is an affordable and effective way to sell ALL your wedding attire.

I Do Gowns will be exhibiting at the Lake Macquarie Wedding Expo on Sunday 20th February 2011, at Club Macquarie. I Do Gowns has kindly donated the following voucher for 1 bride to win

Gift Voucher to advertise wedding attire with I Do Gowns

Includes:

• 1 x Wedding gown listing Cost $34.95
• 2 x Clothing accessories listings (eg. Veil, Shoes etc) Cost $12.95 each
• 1 x Bridesmaids gowns listing (includes multiple gowns of the same style) Cost $24.95
• 2 x MOB/MOG listings Cost $24.95 each
• 1 x Flower girl/Page boy listing Cost $12.95
• 1 x Venue Decoration listing $12.95

Total Value over $150

• Catherine Hill Bay Beach
• Caves Beach
• Blacksmiths Beach
• Redhead Beach

The beaches of Lake Macquaire

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To have your wedding ceremony at one of Lake Macquarie’s gorgeous beaches, you do not require council’s permission and you do not require the surf life saving clubs permission, but we do suggest you consider the following.

• If your having a summer wedding, check with surf life saving clubs for dates of their carnivals, what part of the beach they will be using and the basic common curtousey to inform them of your plans
• Do not expect the beach to be available to you if your wedding date is mid summer and you want the ceremony right in front of the surf club. The local surf life saving clubs will have precidents
• Do not expect that council or the surf clubs will be cleaned up specifically for your ceremony
• Consider a part of the beach that will not be jam packed with summer swimmers. While your ceremony site can be set up, no one can stop the public from being around
• Utalise the beach and it’s natural setting, keeping in litter free and clean when you leave
• Incorporate the ‘sand’ into your ceremony
• Inform guest that they must abide by local council and RTA laws when it comes to parking
• Why not provide your guests with bottled water & sunscreen if it is a scorcher

Think sun smart and also consider the chance of wet weather, but most of all enjoy your wedding day… your way!

Fun Box Photo Booths

Photo Booths have become one of the most popular choices for Wedding Reception fun and enterainment. Not only do your guests get to keep the memorable and cool photostrips, but so do you. Fun Box Photo Booths are your local photo booth provider. Come check out the photo booth in action and try it for yourself. It’s the most fun you can have in the least amount of space, everyone will love it!

Fun Box Photo Booth will be exhibiting at the Lake Macquarie Wedding Expo on Sunday 20th February 2011, but if you can’t wait and need to get your Photo Booth booked contact Brad Nelson on the

Web: http://www.bradnelsonphotography.com
Email: bradnello@yahoo.com.au
Mobile: 0407586137

As you know we will be hosting the 2nd Lake Macquarie Wedding Expo, at Club Macquarie on February 20th, 2011. In the mean time the Toronto Royal Motor Yachat Club will be holding a Wedding Expo.

Saturday 25th September, 2010 from 2 – 6pm

All wedding receptions booked on the day will receive 20% off their wedding reception.

Free Entry – 6 Arnott Ave, Toronto NSW 2283. For more details call (02) 4959 2051

• Happy Planning xx

BillyB Photography uses over 17 years of Professional Photography experience to capture their subject at their best.

A photojournalism approach to Wedding photography, we capture the day in a relaxed, friendly environment so you can enjoy your special day. Our Wedding Photography options start at $1180.

Our Full service photography option covers your whole day, start to finish.  No “mock up” photos needed – We leave when the bride and groom leaves. We also don’t force expensive packages onto our couples and provide all clients with  with a DVD of all usable images – Professionally Edited, High resolution and ready to print or share.

You tell us what you would like with many add-ons available such as Wedding albums and Enlargements. Free with every Full Service booking is a photo slide show presentation at the reception of a selection of images from the day.

For more information please see our website or facebook fan page

Guest Blog by Lisa Lent from Lisa Lent Photography

I met Laura and Lee a little while back and as soon as I met them I knew they would be great to photograph. They were just so fun and so full of life and love for each other. They got married on Friday the 30th April at Rafferty’s Resort at Lake Macquarie surrounded by a small intimate group of family and friends. The weather wasnt the best but it didnt stop us venturing out to get some photos on the lovely wharf up there. Special thanks go to “the umbrella man Dale” for helping my camera gear stay dry by holding an umbrella above my gear while I shot.

Meet Lee the groom

Groom's preparation is as important as the Bride's

Meet Laura the Bride

Laura looking radiant

Here comes the bride

With this ring...

Rafferty's Resort Wharf on Lake Macquarie

Even on an overcast day, Lake Macquarie has given it’s all, with an awesome backdrop for Laura & Lee’s wedding photography. The soft, subtle backdrop of Lake Macquarie has provided Laura & Lee with everlasting memories.

Kiss the groom

Lee & Laura - Husband and Wife

Love by Lantern... Wow

Lake Macquarie closing with an awesome night

Check out more of Lisa’s photography at www.lisalent.com.au

• Happy Planning & Lots of Lovin on Lake Macquarie