{"id":4572,"date":"2022-03-17T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T07:00:00","slug":"making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the day you say \u2018I do\u2019 a dream come true | Canberra CityNews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-253830 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=995%2C663&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"995\" height=\"663\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"kicker-line\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From finding the perfect venue, to appropriate catering options to a celebrant that suits the ceremony, \u201cCityNews\u201d speaks to those who know how to make the big day unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>GETTING married can be one of the most exciting days of a couple\u2019s life, but also one of the most stressful to organise.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>From finding the perfect venue, to appropriate catering options, to a celebrant that suits the ceremony, there\u2019s plenty of planning that has to go into the big day. <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Don\u2019t panic though, this week \u201cCityNews\u201d speaks to the experts of Canberra who know how to make the day you say \u201cI do\u201d unforgettable.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253821\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-253821\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_734_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=750%2C501&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-253821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Manhattan Room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#A_memorable_location_for_the_memorable_day\" >A memorable location for the memorable day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#%E2%80%98Heart_and_soul_gelato_for_the_special_day\" >\u2018Heart and soul\u2019 gelato for the special day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#Make_planning_the_wedding_fun_and_stress_free\" >Make planning the wedding fun and stress free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#Breathtaking_gowns_for_every_bride\" >Breathtaking gowns for every bride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#A_beautiful_location_for_an_intimate_day\" >A beautiful location for an intimate day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#Wedding_items_that_create_lasting_memories\" >Wedding items that create lasting memories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#Traditional_church_has_a_lot_to_love\" >Traditional church has a lot to love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#Wedding_videos_to_match_the_wedding_vibes\" >Wedding videos to match the wedding vibes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#Dance_routines_that_make_a_statement\" >Dance routines that make a statement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/espacestudio.ca\/en\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true-canberra-citynews\/#Who_can_be_trusted\" >Who can be trusted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_memorable_location_for_the_memorable_day\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>A memorable location for the memorable day<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cWHETHER you want to hang glorious flowers from the rooftop or just want to place simple and stunning centrepieces on the tables; our venue offers a setting to suit all styles,\u201d says events manager of the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, Bianca Paquay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">She says the venue has the \u201cunique and memorable\u201d collaboration of contemporary comforts and amenities, integrated with the historic architecture of the original Royal\u2019s 1920\u2019s brick walls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cAnd as a great addition to holding a reception onsite with us, we have our Royal Suite which is the perfect place for the wedding party to get ready on the morning of their big day,\u201d or there\u2019s the Beadman Room if you want to keep things traditional and not see each other before the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The most rewarding part, she says, is seeing the couples getting ready in the morning, \u201chearts in a flutter in nervous anticipation; and then returning later to our reception venue with the biggest smiles on their faces \u2013 ready to start the party as newlyweds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, 85 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan. Call 6297 1444, email <a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/mailto:functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/royalhotelqbn.com.au\/weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">royalhotelqbn.com.au\/weddings\/<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253827\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253827\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-253827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_509_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-253827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mellabella owner Melany Batley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Heart_and_soul_gelato_for_the_special_day\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>\u2018Heart and soul\u2019 gelato for the special day<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>MELANY Batley worked in finance for 20 years, but decided to take a leap of faith, and it changed her career.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u201cI had a bucket list of courses I wanted to take, so I enrolled at the Carpigiani Gelato University and thought I would give it a crack,\u201d she says.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Now, Mellabella Gelato, her very own business, is in its third summer of service, \u201cfrom Bungendore and Canberra, to Bowral and everywhere in between.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Melany offers Mellabella\u2019s customised gelateria experience for weddings, birthdays and corporate events, and their cart hire packages are all inclusive.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cWe put our heart and soul into making the gelato and we create and present the experience,\u201d she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>There\u2019s more than 30 flavours to choose from with dairy free and gluten-free options available, and she offers two colourful cart options, \u201cmint green and blush pink.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cI just love seeing the smiles on people\u2019s faces. The whole experience is just so much fun and everyone just loves it.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Mellabella Gelato. Call 0432 323982, email <a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/mailto:melany@mellabella.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">melany@mellabella.com.au<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/mellabella.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mellabella.com.au<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-253822\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_879_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=749%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_planning_the_wedding_fun_and_stress_free\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Make planning the wedding fun and stress free<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">WEDDINGS of Canberra launched in October and owner Michael Bower says supporting local vendors does not have to come at the expense of a dream wedding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cWeddings of Canberra is Canberra owned. It\u2019s bright, simple and easy to use,\u201d he says, \u201cand Weddings of Canberra\u2019s goal is to make wedding planning more fun and less stressful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI love the wedding industry. Helping couples get married, find their wedding suppliers and sharing in their journey and life story is incredibly rewarding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Michael says Weddings of Canberra is a one-stop shop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cIf you\u2019ve just got engaged or are planning to in the near future, we have a whole range of fabulous vendors waiting to hear from you,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cFrom traditional to outrageous, summer to spring, our vendors have a wealth of experience in the industry so that they can help you with anything that you need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Weddings of Canberra. Call 0400 641106, email <a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/mailto:hello@weddingsofcanberra.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hello@weddingsofcanberra.com.au<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/weddingsofcanberra.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weddingsofcanberra.com.au<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-253823\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_618_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=530%2C669&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"669\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>Breathtaking gowns <\/b><b>for every bride<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>ANNABEL\u2019S Bridal Studio has gowns to make any bride\u2019s walk down the aisle completely breathtaking, says owner Misty Annabel.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>With more than 16 designers and more than 200 styles in-store, Misty says they strive to make brides feel confident, happy and beautiful on their big day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cI make sure the process from choosing the gown to the collection of the gown is as organised and as enjoyable as possible,\u201d she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cWe pride ourselves on listening closely to brides, there\u2019s diversity in our range from design as well as size.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>The business, which is coming up on its 17th anniversary in May, was first started by Misty after seeing a gap in the Canberra market for a luxury bridal boutique.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cMy mother has been in the design and tailoring industry since I was four-years-old, I grew up under the cutting table,\u201d says Misty.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cToday she\u2019s our experienced in-house tailor, and helps brides create their personalised dream look.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Misty also says the business has two events coming up that brides-to-be may like to check out.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cIn our trunk shows designers send exquisite gowns and clients then choose what they want from those designs,\u201d she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cThis week we have gowns arriving from NZ designer Hera Couture and the week after we have designs coming from our Spanish designer Rosa Clar\u00e1.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Annabel\u2019s Bridal Studio, at \u201cThe Kennedy\u201d, suite 2, 28 Eyre Street, Kingston. Call 6295 3984, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/annabelsbridal.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annabelsbridal.com.au<\/a> or email <a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/mailto:misty@annabelsbridal.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">misty@annabelsbridal.com.au<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-253824\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_128_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=749%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_beautiful_location_for_an_intimate_day\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>A beautiful location for an intimate day<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">MAXX Wei and his wife, Sherry, have been operating Redbrow Garden since 2017, and say you won\u2019t find another place like it, especially with their lake, \u201cand it is running water, it\u2019s not just a dam\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Maxx says it\u2019s a rustic, rural retreat, and \u201cit\u2019s really beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cWe\u2019re a homely wedding place, it\u2019s beautiful and we know getting married is such a big thing. We\u2019re there for the most intimate time of people\u2019s lives and it\u2019s very, very close to the heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">He says meeting people and being able to offer them something special and catered to what they need is the most rewarding experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Redbrow has accommodation on-site, where everyone from the wedding party can stay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">He says he has seen bridesmaids and mothers stay up until \u201cvery late,\u201d making handmade decorations for themselves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cPeople just like to get into a lot of DIY stuff here, and it\u2019s always beautiful to be a part of the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Redbrow Garden, 1143 Nanima Road, Murrumbateman, NSW. Call 6226 8166, email <a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/mailto:redbrow@adedra.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">redbrow@adedra.com<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/adedra.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adedra.com<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253825\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-253825\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_169_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=749%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-253825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Letters for hire from Happy Days Jukebox Party Hire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_items_that_create_lasting_memories\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Wedding items that create lasting memories<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>HAPPY Days Jukebox Party Hire has items for weddings that are different, fun and ones that will create lasting memories, says owner Natalie Calvani.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cWe have three types of jukeboxes with over 7000 songs available,\u201d says Natalie.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cThere\u2019s music from the \u201850s all the way through to today\u2019s pop charts, and we update them every month with the latest music.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cOur most popular, the white bubbler, comes with two microphones as well, perfect for speeches.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Natalie says Happy Days also has a selection of 1.2 metre-high, light-up lettering with a range that spans the entire alphabet and numbers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cThey\u2019ve become an incredibly popular choice \u2013 they\u2019re bright, fun and they make a statement at any wedding,\u201d says Natalie.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cWe also have a selection of stylish neon lights available.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Natalie also says Happy Days takes care of delivery and pick up of all their items, offers DIY options or can help style the day so that it\u2019s a \u201cdream come true\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Happy Days Jukebox Party Hire, unit 4\/66 Dacre Street, Mitchell. Call 6242 7722 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/happydays.net.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">happydays.net.au<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-201656\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpg?resize=765%2C511&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"765\" height=\"511\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_church_has_a_lot_to_love\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Traditional church has a lot to love<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">AT the All Saints Anglican Church in Ainslie couples can commemorate their special day in a beautiful and historically significant building, says parish council member Betsy Dixon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cThe heritage-listed building has a fascinating history, first being built as a railway station for the Rookwood Cemetery and then being converted to a church in 1954,\u201d says Betsy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cToday the church features an organ and incredible acoustics, wonderful photo vantage points and is backdropped by a beautiful stained-glass window from Sheffield in England.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Betsy says that the church is also delighted to help plan and organise the big day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cWe can help with music and prayer choices, flowers or decoration of the church itself, We are happy to help make the day as memorable as can be,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cPeople can feel free to get in touch about when and how they would like their service to be held, and we can work with them to make that happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">She also says the church is proud to be an inclusive place to host a ceremony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cWe welcome all people to our services and to discuss their wedding, whether it\u2019s bride and groom or perhaps it\u2019s just brides or just grooms,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>All Saints Anglican Church, 9 Cowper Street, Ainslie. Call 6248 7420 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/allsaintsainslie.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allsaintsainslie.org.au<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-253826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_218_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpeg?resize=761%2C428&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"761\" height=\"428\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wedding_videos_to_match_the_wedding_vibes\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Wedding videos to match the wedding vibes<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>JULIA and Kouyou Watanabe have been married for nine years and have been running their wedding videography company, Motion Reel Films, in Australia for the last six years.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cWe really see what the vibe is like on the day, and then we choose the music for the film after the day,\u201d says Julia.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cWe see what kind of energy people have and we just sort of try and encapsulate the mood and the vibe of the day.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>What\u2019s really special, says Julia, is creating that happy memory for people.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cI like watching the speeches again. You learn a lot about a couple in a very short space of time. We get a really special insight into a couple and their relationship,\u201d she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Julia says Motion Reel Films puts a lot of time and effort into their final piece.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>\u201cWe\u2019re Canberra locals and we don\u2019t outsource anything. The whole experience is very personalised.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Motion Reel Films. Call 0411 294626, email <a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/mailto:hello@motionreelfilms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hello@motionreelfilms.com<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/motionreelfilms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">motionreelfilms.com<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-201653\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/espacestudio.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1652398849_808_Making-the-day-you-say-%E2%80%98I-do-a-dream-come.jpg?resize=708%2C491&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"708\" height=\"491\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dance_routines_that_make_a_statement\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b>Dance routines that make a statement<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">DALE\u2019S Ballroom Dancing offers classes to help couples and bridal parties impress the audience on the big day, says owner Dale Harris.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cCouples can choose their song, and we can choreograph something to suit them, the music, and their style,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cI have a private suite for teaching all types of dancing that people want to learn for the occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Dale has more than 20 years of experience teaching dance, having first started dancing herself at the age of six.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">She\u2019s since received many qualifications in ballroom dancing and is also a championship adjudicator who travels interstate to judge ballroom competitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">From absolute beginners to those experienced in dancing, she says she can offer advice and techniques to help make that special dance one to remember.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cIt\u2019s always great to see messages come back through from people saying the dance was fabulous or that they had a ball,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cWe have general classes on Wednesdays to practice so people can come and meet me first for a lesson if they like, or if they want to get in touch we can have a chat about what suits them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Dale\u2019s Ballroom Dancing, call 0407 066110, email <a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/mailto:dale_harris@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dale_harris@bigpond.com<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/dalesballroomdancing.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dalesballroomdancing.com.au<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"padding-top\">\n<div class=\"boxed-content background-grey\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_be_trusted\"><\/span>Who can be trusted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a world of spin and confusion, there\u2019s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in Canberra.<\/p>\n<p>If you trust our work online and want to enforce the power of independent voices, I invite you to make a small contribution.<\/p>\n<p>Every dollar of support is invested back into our journalism to help keep citynews.com.au strong and free.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn--highlight\" href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Become a supporter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you,<\/p>\n<p>Ian Meikle, editor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/citynews.com.au\/2022\/making-the-day-you-say-i-do-a-dream-come-true\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From finding the perfect venue, to appropriate catering options to a celebrant that suits the ceremony, \u201cCityNews\u201d speaks to those who know how to make the big day unforgettable. 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