Wedding Reception Options – Hilton Adelaide

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Planning your wedding reception is probably going to be one of the single most stressful and costly decisions you will ever make. Finding the right venue that is the perfect expressions of your imagination and within budget constraints is not an easy task.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we’ve made it our mission to get out and really have a look around at what’s out there and we are starting off with Hilton Adelaide. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: We can honestly tell you that we were not paid or persuaded in any way to write this post showing Hilton in a positive light, we were simply invited to come take a look and judge for ourselves.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you hear the name Hilton, there are many images that spring to mind. The name is so well known the world over that most of us could probably say that at some point we have stayed or at least been to a Hilton hotel. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were lucky enough o sit down recently with the lovely Laura, Marketing Communication Manager and Rachela, Events Manager of Hilton Adelaide to get a first hand look at their fabulous wedding and corporate events offerings.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While Hilton itself has been a well known brand, it has in the past been more traditionally linked with corporate style events and business class accommodation. But while this is still very much the case, Hilton have launched a brand new focus on ‘Weddings’ and along with this new approach comes a team dedicated to making weddings at Hilton something amazing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beginning with a tour of the main function rooms, followed by a look over the wide range of package and menu options and some detailed questions on specifics, we finished the visit with coffee in the stunning ground floor lobby.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what did we find out?</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well……</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hilton in Adelaide is centrally located adjacent the gorgeous gardens of Victoria Square. With the Adelaide central Market next door it is a great place to spend the weekend of your wedding as you prepare for the big day. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www3.hilton.com/resources/media/hi/ADLHITW/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hi_entrance01_1_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="Hilton Adelaide Hotel - Hotel Entrance At Night" border="0" class="active" height="338" src="http://www3.hilton.com/resources/media/hi/ADLHITW/en_US/img/shared/full_page_image_gallery/main/hi_entrance01_1_675x359_FitToBoxSmallDimension_Center.jpg" style="display: inline;" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy0ZUWqoirrx-MHmfecIN-ZKT1dMu_bWxJWU3DClhc1NlwO3-JFyXV08IBQd2BIe2YJGReLTmJSW9JO3ZnWaNkeoqthvrj-qhdGf66Wtyfpy1usFHeolERK9C67-EYm0lYS1hqbBryk-E/s1600/Hilton+Adelaide+Pool+comp+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With three fabulous room options for your reception, each absolutely stunning, but varying in style and taste, there is something to suit every concept idea. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our tour began with the ‘Victoria’ room, a lavishly decorated, modern space which captures your breath on entrance. If you are looking to really wow your guests then this may be the location for you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79NACCUGw5rlGujclK0LEluo7rvlBugkaOLkp8ZgOCvfuJJJlSD8hlaMDTd2TRpc4vfsmdmheRpSSy4-yXiipKgRfa7niSZ9FRX6K4oJj57F7509rwFlDYUxA3TYUy0ndMNvNaOF3HM47/s1600/Hilton+Adelaide+Victoria+Room+comp+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79NACCUGw5rlGujclK0LEluo7rvlBugkaOLkp8ZgOCvfuJJJlSD8hlaMDTd2TRpc4vfsmdmheRpSSy4-yXiipKgRfa7niSZ9FRX6K4oJj57F7509rwFlDYUxA3TYUy0ndMNvNaOF3HM47/s640/Hilton+Adelaide+Victoria+Room+comp+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" width="640" /></span></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The ‘Victoria’ Room</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ‘Victoria’ room, located on the ground floor is a gorgeous modern space, lavishly decorated with a unique metallic mesh ceiling. The room gives off a very stylish attitude, perfect for the modern couple wanting to entertain their guests with a contemporary, spacious and upmarket reception. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the addition of a dance floor, the ‘Victoria’ room has the capacity to hold 150 guests comfortably and if your considering a cocktail reception the capacity stretches to 250. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next we moved onto the ‘Balcony Room’</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCBijuB9gEhxTHV5Pmctr_qOOV2A7mkvhiPU8Lm9OKg9losaRCOdVF_XP2Ibc3d0fLpoFbsWecQLy9YygolwAx7J2PxGZF2kxLedrT_W-9GSXCGw5bWDOG181icwpe3pxxDeo8KhcV2gi/s1600/Hilton+Adelaide+Balcony+Room+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCBijuB9gEhxTHV5Pmctr_qOOV2A7mkvhiPU8Lm9OKg9losaRCOdVF_XP2Ibc3d0fLpoFbsWecQLy9YygolwAx7J2PxGZF2kxLedrT_W-9GSXCGw5bWDOG181icwpe3pxxDeo8KhcV2gi/s640/Hilton+Adelaide+Balcony+Room+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> The 'Balcony' Room</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With so many possibilities, the ‘Balcony’ room, located on level 1, offers the opportunity to really create your own feel. Beautifully decorated with a warm feel and overlooking the gardens of Victoria Square, you really need to see it to appreciate it fully. Ideal for an intimate sit-down or cocktail style reception, this room has the capacity to seat 120 with a dance floor or 250, cocktail style.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Set up with oval tables, pictured above and decorated to your own colour scheme, the magnificent lighting and open feel of the balcony rooms are unique to Hilton. To sit at the table amongst friends and family on a warm summer evening with the concertina doors fully extended is magnificent. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the day we visited this room was set up somewhat differently with a long table running the entire length of the room, something we had never seen before. With guests all at one table and the bride and groom perfectly placed in the middle, we only wished that we were on the guest list to really experience this exquisite set up.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving on to the ‘Grand Ballroom’ was where we were truly awe inspired!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjm5Vyyk0b1jv7J7mVewrrDAZd8WQqaccrlpUnmjuNUzCSOp7IIYMYyIUa3zYSaIHTy9SfeL9glvfqtVQyA4q2A1Ym037Yg_578TEFaouNj4V0DOvE4WdS3fmO3ctyvomGDlAFIyN9tN1/s1600/Ballroom+Gala+Dinner+Hilton+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdjm5Vyyk0b1jv7J7mVewrrDAZd8WQqaccrlpUnmjuNUzCSOp7IIYMYyIUa3zYSaIHTy9SfeL9glvfqtVQyA4q2A1Ym037Yg_578TEFaouNj4V0DOvE4WdS3fmO3ctyvomGDlAFIyN9tN1/s640/Ballroom+Gala+Dinner+Hilton+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The 'Grand Ballroom'</span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the picture above, shows a beautifully decorated, modern space, it does not even come close to doing it justice. Entering this room there was an immediate sense of class, sophistication and style. The lighting above catches the eye immediately with its very unique look and the room itself is massive, 660m2 in fact, easily catering for 450 with a dance floor or 800 cocktail style.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located on level 1, the ‘Grand Ballroom’ is where you want to be  if you are planning a large wedding and want to really give your guests something to talk about. Featuring a 5.8m-high wall-to-wall curtain of intricately woven metal it brings the room to life creating a shimmering veil.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amazingly, the ‘Grand Ballroom’ is the ONLY pillar free hotel ballroom in the state.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the day of our visit, this room was being prepared for a large wedding. The tables were elegantly prepared, the ceiling draped with panels of sheer material and the entire front of the room was being set up by light and sound engineers to create some added extras the couple had chosen to incorporate to wow their friends and family.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When asked about how far couples can go in personalising their receptions, the answer was clear….. Hilton staff were happy to work with them to create anything their heart desired as long as it was safe and attainable.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leaving the ‘Grand Ballroom’ we headed down the main stairs that overlooked the ground floor to the ‘Lobby Lounge’. It’s hard not to be impressed by the glamour of Hilton and the efforts they have made in recent years in updating these areas to an open plan, inviting and contemporary space.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuW1JHecFPbiF5TxZCOVn8hx0cIF7Elw21X3_SIhXddFh_mQaXY-P4-HmyoVXEg3dNRGU4_3qZ21KcOrGbtolR62_FBRWgGbLXxgCYH8QnjdL7JKepSAuCKcHBwVbu9CtV7bEqoKM3VKKr/s1600/Hilton+Adelaide+Lobby+Reception+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuW1JHecFPbiF5TxZCOVn8hx0cIF7Elw21X3_SIhXddFh_mQaXY-P4-HmyoVXEg3dNRGU4_3qZ21KcOrGbtolR62_FBRWgGbLXxgCYH8QnjdL7JKepSAuCKcHBwVbu9CtV7bEqoKM3VKKr/s640/Hilton+Adelaide+Lobby+Reception+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lobby Lounge</span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next on the agenda was the ‘details’, discussed over a delicious coffee and chocolate.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Complete Package:</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laura began by eagerly telling us about how committed the team were at Hilton Adelaide to providing affordable, yet fabulous wedding packages for all sizes and budgets. She talked about how Hilton’s focus had really shifted to the wedding industry and how they could offer premium services attached to the well known Hilton brand to provide couples with new and exciting options.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Their main aim was to offer ‘Complete Packages’ which left the couple with nothing left to organise or worry about. Despite being very impressed we did have to wonder how much all of this was going to cost. Rachela smiled, telling us that this was the best part, the part that they really wanted to get across to couples – that their packages were affordable and competitive, starting with the base package at just $100, but with more inclusions than most of their competitors.</span><br /><br /><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With world class kitchen staff, Hilton can also cater for any food choice. Having done weddings involving all Indian food, all Asian food and many others, their ability to adapt and meet clients needs is second to none.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With inclusions like Chair covers and audiovisual options which are usually ad-ons, Hilton have really created some enticing inclusions. So what WILL you get included in your package?</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well each package contains a range of items including menu choices, canape’s, room hire, stage and dance floor etc ( a full list of package options can be requested from their webpage at: </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www3.hilton.com/en/events/weddings/receptions/index.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www3.hilton.com/en/events/weddings/receptions/index.html</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, believe it or not each package contains a 5 hour drinks package, including pre-dinner drinks and are you ready for this? An overnight stay, access to all facilities and with sparkling wine, chocolates and breakfast! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUL1e3DpgH2qdL7VsKmEr_BHaBRJpesHcUJ0SDs2p2Unx74qLwOwh-UWUIN_XSSNCFy0_ZhlzwycmMKeUfGMYywgC4Cg6Didp72oMEr56V5_I5x-I7n1P0lhvZ6SBUfvpuZhmj9h1XUDVa/s1600/Hilton+Adelaide+King+Junior+Suite+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUL1e3DpgH2qdL7VsKmEr_BHaBRJpesHcUJ0SDs2p2Unx74qLwOwh-UWUIN_XSSNCFy0_ZhlzwycmMKeUfGMYywgC4Cg6Didp72oMEr56V5_I5x-I7n1P0lhvZ6SBUfvpuZhmj9h1XUDVa/s640/Hilton+Adelaide+King+Junior+Suite+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy0ZUWqoirrx-MHmfecIN-ZKT1dMu_bWxJWU3DClhc1NlwO3-JFyXV08IBQd2BIe2YJGReLTmJSW9JO3ZnWaNkeoqthvrj-qhdGf66Wtyfpy1usFHeolERK9C67-EYm0lYS1hqbBryk-E/s1600/Hilton+Adelaide+Pool+comp+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxy0ZUWqoirrx-MHmfecIN-ZKT1dMu_bWxJWU3DClhc1NlwO3-JFyXV08IBQd2BIe2YJGReLTmJSW9JO3ZnWaNkeoqthvrj-qhdGf66Wtyfpy1usFHeolERK9C67-EYm0lYS1hqbBryk-E/s640/Hilton+Adelaide+Pool+comp+wedding+Reception+venue+adlaide+SA.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If that wasn’t enough in addition every couple receives:</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chair covers </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Audiovisual options</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A menu tasting</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Printed, personalised menus</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First anniversary gift vouchers – Choose from a $250 dinner voucher OR an overnight stay in a deluxe room with a bottle of sparkling, chocolates AND buffet breakfast</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A gift box with $1000 of gift vouchers to spend at other suppliers including transport, photography, Make-up, flowers, bridal shoes and more</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accommodation is also provided for your guests at 25%off their best available rate.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(*inclusions as at Nov 2012, subject to change)</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Overall </b></i>we have to say that we were really impressed with Hilton given that in all honesty, they would not have been top of our list to consider as being a premier provider in the wedding industry, simply because we just didn’t know what they had to offer.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deciding on a reception venue is a really big deal and not one that should be taken lightly, but in our experience, most couples prefer a situation where everything they need can be done under one roof to take away the thousands of little tid bits of organisation that often drive them completely mad by the time the big day arrives.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To be able to stay at the hotel the night before, wake up to a nice breakfast and a day of pampering which can all be organised within the hotel, be whisked off to your ceremony and return knowing that absolutely everything is on time and organised is worth it’s weight in gold. After all your only planning to do this once, so when it’s over you want to be able to look back at it fondly for the next however many years!</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested in getting package prices or in discussing the possibility of having your reception at Hilton, then contact:</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Hilton Adelaide Event Sales Team</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">08 8237 0363 </span><br /><a href="mailto:catering.sales@hitlon.com"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">catering.sales@hitlon.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are planning a wedding at another Hilton, here is the link to their web page</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www3.hilton.com/en/events/weddings/receptions/index.html</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a great time researching this post, so we hope this helps you with thinking about your reception and we hope to bring you another Hotel/Reception venue review soon.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">The Wedding Gurus</span><br style="color: purple;" /><span style="color: purple;">xxxx</span></span></i><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />

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Honeymoon Destination of the Month - Fiji

<br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The Wedding Gurus take you on a journey to</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FIJI</span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">_________________________________ <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br /><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center;"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t32" o:oned="t" o:spt="32" path="m,l21600,21600e"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:path arrowok="t" fillok="f" o:connecttype="none"> <o:lock shapetype="t" v:ext="edit"></o:lock></v:path></span></v:shapetype></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a moment to imagine: (yes close your eyes) A pristine white beach with sand between your toes, warm sea breezes brushing your cheek and whispering through the palm trees; a heavenly fragrance of tropical flowers floating through the air; the distant sounds of drums and melody; sweet tasting cocktails enjoyed on your swaying hammock and all whilst watching a breathtaking sunset on the horizon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fiji</st1:place></st1:country-region>offers the height of romance and is the perfect destination for your honeymoon.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fiji</st1:place></st1:country-region>:</strong></span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fiji</st1:place></st1:country-region>is a tropical archipelago made up of over 333 magnificent islands located in the South Pacific. The islands are s<span style="color: black;">urrounded by stunning turquoise sea, with the mainlands fringed with long white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. The Wedding Gurus recommend staying along the coast of Denerau <st1:place w:st="on">Island</st1:place> where there are 13 hotels all boasting a 4-5star rating. The benefit to you is that many of them allow you to use each others facilities offering an endless array of restaurants, bars, shopping, pools, spas + much much more. Given the main town of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Nadi</st1:place></st1:city>, while great for shopping (mainly carved woods and jewelry) has little to offer by means of hospitality. On Denerau you have all you need in one place and of course if you love time alone you have the option of staying on your own private island. For me personally, I love adventure and there are day trips departing every day to the islands from the mainland where you can enjoy activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, sun bathing + much more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6t8IdKZbkkq1W9uJK3_KXiZrG0m0t-BYuoDKStw3M3er2VDz5p7jVu1GL6TC4tSr_mK7WFmYN_TCtv_0SfWTuttEnxVf8qQY_pMoLp-DpnBXZiU89jTiDV-i_FpeCEph_9oExy0Mut7B/s1600/Fiji+Map.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6t8IdKZbkkq1W9uJK3_KXiZrG0m0t-BYuoDKStw3M3er2VDz5p7jVu1GL6TC4tSr_mK7WFmYN_TCtv_0SfWTuttEnxVf8qQY_pMoLp-DpnBXZiU89jTiDV-i_FpeCEph_9oExy0Mut7B/s320/Fiji+Map.JPG" width="302" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Destination: </b><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fiji</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Capital: </b><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Suva</st1:city></st1:place> </span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Location: </b>South Pacific</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Distance from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Australia</st1:place></st1:country-region>: </b>Approx 4 hours</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Average Temperature: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Tropical 31°</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Recommended Length of Stay: </b>1 week</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Recommended Hotel: </b>Westin Denerau Resort and Spa, or for those interested in staying on a private island then Tokoriki Island Resort (Mamanuca Island Group). <span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></b></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Top 8 must do’s in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fiji</st1:place></st1:country-region>:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas> <v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"> <o:lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></o:lock></v:path></v:stroke></span></v:shapetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.Snorkle or Dive – There is a wealth of dive sites offered where you can enjoy the underwater world of colourful coral and fish. If diving is a little out of your comfort zone then enjoy a relaxing snorkel or jump in a glass bottom boat allowing you to view the magic of the reefs whilst keeping dry. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcp8ZgzjjG5_r9QkigbPuJcg9vr5iSxbGUyxyotrBoKdApwhSi_Ly9yR1vuPXTvuIbZ3YQsxW6oTRuuUao9F7m1T-UKH86I6SyRjgsYpJLlMUGQ0oC6iBdL_yF3axOwuryQz9t0HoiyXzJ/s1600/Snorkle+in+Fiji.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcp8ZgzjjG5_r9QkigbPuJcg9vr5iSxbGUyxyotrBoKdApwhSi_Ly9yR1vuPXTvuIbZ3YQsxW6oTRuuUao9F7m1T-UKH86I6SyRjgsYpJLlMUGQ0oC6iBdL_yF3axOwuryQz9t0HoiyXzJ/s400/Snorkle+in+Fiji.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. ZipFiji (Flying Fox) – Take a Cable Ride through the canopies of the Pacific Coasts rainforest enjoying the stunning views of the flower and fauna on this unique experience. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wjuG9m4EONVZ6y0hULUetM_QJjUSFp3OfemgbMbxzY_dTAG9ZhWQ4KsYZy2zv8-xgB2-dj224jLVCq5_eNWpIwoZZzyH1uZK1tdYmxsW5R90F_w838ab3ctUdIObmnFGxTsuegzRmTR5/s1600/Fiji+Zipline+Rainforest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wjuG9m4EONVZ6y0hULUetM_QJjUSFp3OfemgbMbxzY_dTAG9ZhWQ4KsYZy2zv8-xgB2-dj224jLVCq5_eNWpIwoZZzyH1uZK1tdYmxsW5R90F_w838ab3ctUdIObmnFGxTsuegzRmTR5/s400/Fiji+Zipline+Rainforest.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">3. Cruise </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">– </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Enjoy a romantic cruise aboard a charter or private yacht, discover the islands secluded coves and limestone caves and navigate the culture and lush beauty of what the islands have to offer. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIF4zP81hlTsf_kcJmcDUgPN9mqbs6qvMGkxsTrUvJRfDpn7w5IE9xWfcya4z5SJkoqL6sV9NYnwo6cPLZpGSQGOD_44d2rls-_PY1q1OLR96hcqExLSWb0J9Ut3zStwVkY8B_nf3ECNR/s1600/Cruise+Fiji.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIF4zP81hlTsf_kcJmcDUgPN9mqbs6qvMGkxsTrUvJRfDpn7w5IE9xWfcya4z5SJkoqL6sV9NYnwo6cPLZpGSQGOD_44d2rls-_PY1q1OLR96hcqExLSWb0J9Ut3zStwVkY8B_nf3ECNR/s400/Cruise+Fiji.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">4. Parasail </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">– You and your partner can parasail of the coast of Denarau Island enjoying exclusive breathtaking birds-eye views of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fiji</st1:place></st1:country-region>’s magical land and glittering pacific ocean. The photo is of me and my Fiancee enjoying the thrilling experience on our Trip to Fiji 2009. </span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y4sUaf8QE1ekWJxFdRQZXSOenZhOWUx45rmLDIxPH1Jn8uiZVUPpk2jZAL-Qf5hEH441zMzN4qDNqB_wNoxShAdpqA3DlNpAFz7ns7z2BQNfdDDdERLdNPASxeYvAbGbgJ0ijSqQmvqa/s1600/Parasail+in+Fiji.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y4sUaf8QE1ekWJxFdRQZXSOenZhOWUx45rmLDIxPH1Jn8uiZVUPpk2jZAL-Qf5hEH441zMzN4qDNqB_wNoxShAdpqA3DlNpAFz7ns7z2BQNfdDDdERLdNPASxeYvAbGbgJ0ijSqQmvqa/s400/Parasail+in+Fiji.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><o:p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><o:p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Island Day Trip – Cruise to one of the may beautiful island and enjoy a day of relaxation and fun. Many of the tours offer lunch, entertainment, snorkelling, kayaking + much more. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoVMdDsl8gPHSrt-owclRmlETL8O4akYdFOi39vL0PAfkKiYsd4l8jO6eeKTqHjil5tyGVhpPrK-RkDZZUu1O4u5N-5Mz1W76gJvqElOxSAxpUj8rIWhB5cG2l5xu1JvFP0oZBS4wBeur/s1600/Fiji+Castaway+Island.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoVMdDsl8gPHSrt-owclRmlETL8O4akYdFOi39vL0PAfkKiYsd4l8jO6eeKTqHjil5tyGVhpPrK-RkDZZUu1O4u5N-5Mz1W76gJvqElOxSAxpUj8rIWhB5cG2l5xu1JvFP0oZBS4wBeur/s400/Fiji+Castaway+Island.gif" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><o:p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><v:shape id="_x0000_s1034" style="height: 96.05pt; left: 0px; margin-left: -153pt; margin-top: 15.4pt; position: absolute; text-align: left; width: 2in; z-index: -1;" type="#_x0000_t75" wrapcoords="-36 0 -36 21546 21600 21546 21600 0 -36 0"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <v:imagedata o:title="Fiji day spa" src="file:///C:\Users\THG\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image006.jpg"> <w:wrap type="tight"></w:wrap></v:imagedata></span></v:shape><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Relax and be pampered after a days adventure with a traditional massage at one of the beautiful day spas.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><o:p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOaBZ_lNlALnQhTrT5wncw4OKtlkvlL8pYQXWX-7nlCPsOiO1TeC3yaNKt_rNqPdmvRO_vnv55-XPaMRbl7HJ5ndYSiZsbT9T8WSNTMbsTvFpQrI-eUaZ_lUIad_swdo_hDE94GWGLwmL/s1600/Fiji+day+spa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaOaBZ_lNlALnQhTrT5wncw4OKtlkvlL8pYQXWX-7nlCPsOiO1TeC3yaNKt_rNqPdmvRO_vnv55-XPaMRbl7HJ5ndYSiZsbT9T8WSNTMbsTvFpQrI-eUaZ_lUIad_swdo_hDE94GWGLwmL/s400/Fiji+day+spa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;"><v:shape id="_x0000_s1027" style="height: 105.85pt; left: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 15pt; position: absolute; text-align: left; width: 140.85pt; z-index: -8;" type="#_x0000_t75" wrapcoords="-179 0 -179 21363 21600 21363 21600 0 -179 0"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <v:imagedata o:title="Cultural Fiji" src="file:///C:\Users\THG\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image007.jpg"> <w:wrap type="tight"></w:wrap></v:imagedata></span></v:shape></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Enjoy an authentic Fijian cultural show with dancing, fire displays, singing and other fascinating rituals and traditions. I was particularly caught up in the moment as you can see in the picture, I found the Fijians to be warm, welcoming and super friendly people who take pride in their culture and beliefs. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnSQGhHni0zh-Gegqn8pqqpS0Slpn9TPYHNWcPqplCp-qQEUMJOYg7iicnPI7DpIzClxt9qTl_H4OdgekHZEQKY1qst_9lnGrUCFcH2tQxJnUSDb-V2hKpeo80lnI1-abpAnLkc8Z-yCO/s1600/Cultural+Fiji.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnSQGhHni0zh-Gegqn8pqqpS0Slpn9TPYHNWcPqplCp-qQEUMJOYg7iicnPI7DpIzClxt9qTl_H4OdgekHZEQKY1qst_9lnGrUCFcH2tQxJnUSDb-V2hKpeo80lnI1-abpAnLkc8Z-yCO/s400/Cultural+Fiji.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. There is nothing like sitting back to relax on a hammock, as a newly wedded couple, cocktail in hand taking in the tranquillity of a beautiful sunset and warm tropical breeze. If nothing else <st1:country-region w:st="on">Fiji</st1:country-region> is worth visiting just to bask in this moment, and personally is my most cherished memory of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Fiji</st1:place></st1:country-region>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkq03FhgTNi1yfuWF6rDIgdiV4-5mUHZMRSTfnoLDd5rEZ_OWlnkEB_H52IUnupj5okoHaZqOZHSCF4u3cNcUnZm1K6fDAfBkUnxEzRHilwpcb_bCTZFwVRRGpHidJ38jYUcDOBQEhU7CT/s1600/Fiji+Hammock+in+Sunset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkq03FhgTNi1yfuWF6rDIgdiV4-5mUHZMRSTfnoLDd5rEZ_OWlnkEB_H52IUnupj5okoHaZqOZHSCF4u3cNcUnZm1K6fDAfBkUnxEzRHilwpcb_bCTZFwVRRGpHidJ38jYUcDOBQEhU7CT/s400/Fiji+Hammock+in+Sunset.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Travelling!</span></div><br /><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: "Segoe Script","sans-serif";">Yasmin <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- The Wedding Guru’s<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>

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Tracy’s tips on how to stay calm, relaxed and really enjoy your special day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KAubRVnv-wywbiIQ_Itf_HJZvj-sioyuHJ2WJeVe1GyzsodIctFMdF5zNWJWfrMKy_1ca5nqDNxmhapIFEP71r4UgInbndx-Cqgrd7FufkJA_PyM21tASohTguwWgHKQ5TESsd44UNNh/s1600/relaxation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KAubRVnv-wywbiIQ_Itf_HJZvj-sioyuHJ2WJeVe1GyzsodIctFMdF5zNWJWfrMKy_1ca5nqDNxmhapIFEP71r4UgInbndx-Cqgrd7FufkJA_PyM21tASohTguwWgHKQ5TESsd44UNNh/s1600/relaxation.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin: 22.5pt 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Planning a wedding can be a massively stressful event in your life and as a Reiki Master, I often see clients who are so stressed they are fighting with their partners and literally turning into the dreaded 'Bridezilla'. This is why it is imperative to have some strategies in place to deal with this. So if you are stressed out and overwhelmed the best and most simple thing to get you into a state of total and utter stress free contentment for your big day is breathing properly.</span><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">So it's days, maybe even hours before the big event, ‘your fairy tale wedding’ of course & what’s this? you're feeling nervous, sick & maybe a little anxious... damn those pre wedding jitters. We all get them, and for some it can be overwhelming, but with a few simple tactics to combat them you need not let it upset your preparation or enjoyment. Believe it or not, most of us actually don’t breathe properly which in turn can make us feel weak and out of breath so here is a great breathing technique that I like to remind brides to use to help over come their anxiety so they can relax and enjoy every second of their special day.<br /><br />First of all it is very important to make sure you are breathing correctly. This will help centre you & relax you releasing all that tension & also releasing toxins deep breathing also boosts energy levels and builds stamina, so what are we waiting for.....</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin: 22.5pt 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Step 1: Sit down and get comfy<br />take a deep RELAXING breath in through your nose gently expanding your stomach to the count of 5<br /><br />Step 2: Hold the breath for a count of 10 & visualize beautiful white light cleansing your body & filling you with energy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVpwgsXAI8kwzuwnevqQAhaW4uZF2PX2yHIIYeHq4f4ESTevLnPLBCuHwW4e8P3iPnR1uz7ByfyLwICIHKXuT4noHnIREJeBY_SHrdshsOawYA_iHEIq5hLviAqjAfxuAODkPAyoFNXGt/s1600/relaxation2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVpwgsXAI8kwzuwnevqQAhaW4uZF2PX2yHIIYeHq4f4ESTevLnPLBCuHwW4e8P3iPnR1uz7ByfyLwICIHKXuT4noHnIREJeBY_SHrdshsOawYA_iHEIq5hLviAqjAfxuAODkPAyoFNXGt/s1600/relaxation2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin: 22.5pt 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Step 3: Gently exhale through your mouth to the count of 5 contracting your stomach muscles and imagining you are releasing all the toxins from your body</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin: 22.5pt 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Continue the above steps for 5 minutes, and see how much better you feel. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a wonderful exercise to do on a daily basis to keep you feeling healthy happy and energized. There are just so many more amazing benefits to deep breathing so keep it up.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin: 22.5pt 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">I hope you have an amazing and fabulous day and remember, stay calm and just enjoy yourself.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin: 22.5pt 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: "Script MT Bold"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Iskoola Pota"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;">Tracy xxx</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin: 22.5pt 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="background-color: #351c75; color: #351c75;"></span></div>

Tracy’s tips on how to stay calm, relaxed and really enjoy your special day!

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