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Whether you're marking a milestone anniversary or simply reaffirming your bond, a vow renewal ceremony can be a deeply emotional and memorable experience.
Once upon a time, in the aisles of Kmart, two souls found each other amidst the chaos of retail. Fast forward eleven years, and Nicolle and Dan's love story has blossomed into an epic tale of patience, surprises, and heartwarming moments.
You're officially in the home stretch, and it's time to tackle those last-minute wedding to-dos like the boss you are.
Get ready to dive into the enchanting tale of Preshena and Andrew, whose love story culminated in a dreamy English countryside themed spring wedding at the historic Manor Basket Range!
Today I’m sharing with you the secret to saving the most stress AND the most money. A planning hack for all the engaged couples out there who are deep in the trenches, who can’t contemplate the DIY deal, and are hoping to create their dream wedding day.
Let’s face it, planning a wedding is hard enough without worrying about all the unknowns - but what if you had a nifty little guide to help you avoid the biggest pitfalls?
Wedding Expos and Fairs are a great way to help plan your wedding. You can easily compare wedding services, connect with vendors face-to-face, and get a ton of ideas and inspo for your big day!
There is a common misconception that if your wedding venue provides a venue coordinator, then you do not need to hire you own wedding planner. Well, in 95% of cases, I have to say that this is false.
You’re about to celebrate and commemorate your relationship in a big way. There is so much to consider as you plan a wedding, but with a few simple adjustments, you can enjoy more of your wedding planning process.
Alex + Takuto are high school sweethearts and together they’re just an incredible team who have so much warmth and a great vibe to share with all they meet. One of the big aims for their day was to honour their individual Greek and Japanese heritage
Amber + Stefan came to us with a pretty good idea of how they wanted their wedding day to look. They had already chosen Adelaide Town Hall and Ayers House as their ceremony and reception venues, and recognised that these buildings already looked gorgeous, so the idea was to accentuate their features without cluttering up the space and distracting from what was already a beautiful setting.
Dan and Bella first set eyes on each other in 2009. For Bella, it was love at first sight, but she had to be patient because Dan didn’t fall until eighteen months later when they started dating officially just as they were finishing high school.
Amanda + Nick met through Amanda's bestie who was dating one of Nick's friends at the time. They'd been together for three years when they got engaged on a weekend getaway at Second Valley, a place that Amanda loves because she grew up spending family holidays there. In Nick’s words - 'I know this place is special for you, and now I want to make it special for us'.
I can’t solve covid for you, but I do have the answers for quite a few of the more common planning problems that pop up. So, take my advice and be proactive - use these tips and tricks to take back control and make your wedding planning experience the time of joy and happiness that it really should be.
We met at Bunnings, which is probably where you'll still find us at 8am on any given Saturday...
Jess + Brad came to us at the beginning of 2021 and asked us to style their wedding, right from the initial concept ideas through to fruition.
Raquel + Sam came to us in May of 2020 when their planned wedding in Bali had had to be cancelled (due to covid of course!). They were amazingly resilient, and positive about the opportunity to be married here in Adelaide, so together we planned and designed a whole new wedding in an entirely different style.
It started off as fun and exciting when you announced your engagement right? Then it quickly turned into a bit of a mess. Whether it’s your friends well-intended pressing of decor ideas on you, those dreaded budget discussions, or family drama over the guest list, it really can get to be too much to handle.
This beautiful couple came to us via some mutual friends - Sparrow managed Nicole + James’ wedding day in 2019 and they were wonderful enough to refer Kira + James on to us for their big day.
It’s that time of year where there’s a lot of blogs and news pieces floating around about ‘this year’s trends’ and ‘the next big thing’. They’re good fun and all, but something I think is much more useful for engaged couples is to know that some of those trends - they actually suck
It was October 2019 when we began planning this one, and just a few months later covid arrived to add an extra layer of complexity to our task. At one stage we weren't sure if Annabel and Jake were even going to make it home to Adelaide.
Recently I shared a series of planning tips on Sparrow’s socials, and they were so popular I thought they deserved a blog post of their own.
With a last minute venue cancellation and ever-changing covid restrictions we had to bring this wedding together verrrry quickly (like in three weeks!)
Staycations. It was the new travel vibe for 2020 and is lasting well into 2022 also.
Honeymoons have changed, and couples are looking for beautiful, relaxing holiday spots much closer to home than ever before.
It is almost always those finer little details that get forgotten, and as always I’m here to help. Presenting our list of all those little things that you’ll be totally annoyed about if you forget - let’s nail those decor details!
Clear out some space on your counter for your very own high-end shrine to coffee!
At Sparrow we believe it’s everyone’s responsibility to do their bit for our planet’s well-being. The welcome push for more eco-friendly habits is changing how we live - from everyday choices, to life’s biggest milestones.
The last month or so has felt like some kind of weird parallel universe hasn’t it? [Insert twilight zone music here] Amongst the many strange things covid-19 has brought us, the postponement of so many weddings has been one of the most heartbreaking.
No doubt about it, these are some unprecedented times, and life has gotten pretty damn weird. I feel the uncertainty and concern just the same as you do, but we need to remember that life hasn’t stopped - we just need to do things a little differently right now.
Planning a wedding is no easy feat! From choosing a venue to finalising menus, it demands time, energy, and patience.
Add a 9-to-5 into the mix, and it can feel like an overwhelming balancing act.