You're Amazing

Oh her eyes, her eyes,

Make the stars look like they're not shining,

Her hair, her hair,

Falls perfectly without her trying,

She's so beautiful,

And I tell her every day.

Yeah I know, when i compliment her,

She won't believe me.

And it's so sad she doesn't see what i see,

But every time she asks me 'do i look okay?', i say...

When I see your face,

There's not a thing that I would change

'Cause you're amazing

Just the way you are.

And when you smile,

The whole world stops and stares for awhile,

'Cause girl you're amazing

Just the way you are!

Lyrics by Bruno Mars

Image by Thomas Gallane

The Ivy

I'm continuing my mission to showcase wonderful Australian wedding venues, and next on my list is... The Ivy in Sydney. The Ivy is the hottest place to 'see and be-seen'. It's a mecca of fashionable bars, lounges and restaurants, but what's important here is that it is wedding party perfect, with a function area suitable for every type of bride. Here are just a few on selection to tempt you...

The Ivy Ballroom

The Ivy Ballroom is considered the grandest of all the function rooms. Its contemporary zebra-print carpet and iconic Moooi design white chandeliers set the tone for a very stylish and modern party.

The Sun Room

The Sun Room has a real 'Palm Springs' feel about it, with its botanical prints, wicker furniture and white plantation shutters, everything feels fresh and breezy

The Pool Club

Is where i'm dreaming up a super-hot engagement party or a 'day-after' chill-out party... (and i'm definitely getting myself one of those swan floaties to bring along to my party! Too cute!)

The Ivy

330 George Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Domestic Goddess -Miss Sophie Dahl

Maybe it's all this rainy weather and the desire to cuddle up and be cosy, but this week i am simply loving the new tv series "The Delicious Miss Dahl". It's pretty much a new version of Nigella Lawson but with model Sophie Dahl. She eloquently takes you through sexy, indulgent dishes...stirring and whisking away with her luxurious and dazzling diamond ring on her finger... I just love it! And made me think what a fabulous bridal shower idea... Talk about sexy domestic goddess! Your husband-to-be will love it. What's that saying... the way to a mans heart is through his stomach!

Brad and Angelina Palm Springs Photo Shoot

In 2005 W magazine featured an amazing fashion spread with the world's hottest celebrity couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Pitt collaborated with photographer Steven Klein to create these super-sexy images of the loved up couple playing house in Palm Springs.

Inspired by the W magazine/Steven Klein shoot, LA photographer Sarah Yates shot this sexy engagement session for Sara and Nick... very Palm Springs !!

See the full photo shoot at Sarah Yates Photography

Table 4 Weddings also shot a very cool Brad and Angelina inspired engagement session.... i am loving these !!!! Me likey !!!

The Love Boat

"Love... exciting and new. Come aboard, we're expecting you.

Love... life's sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you"

And you will be floating in a river of fun and frivolity with an engagement photo shoot in a vintage row-boat. Or better still, use a boat or canoe as your 'just married' transport to your reception. I'm in oar (oopss, 'awe').

Row 1: via Marriage

Row 2: via Photobucket

Row 3: Blushing Bride Studio

Row 4:Corbis Images, Sarah Yates

Row 5: Heather Lynn Photographie

Row 6: Sarah Yates, Marriage

You could also 'glam' things up a little with one of these classic American mahogany speed boats. Sleek, elegant and timeless... simply perfect for a day you'll never forget.

Noosa Dream Boats has wedding packages for a 90 minute booking (minimum charge) $330 or for cruises of 2 hours or more, the charge is $200 per hour.

Noosa Dream Boats - 0414 990 708