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An overseas experience

G'day mate! How's it going?

So Katie who writes our blog is off on holiday in Australia... that's me by the way so hello everyone!

I'm visiting my sister, Jo, who is actually a Bride to Be herself so it has been quite an appropriate visit, Jo's thinking of getting married over here in Oz.  Jo lives in Perth.  We were walking in King's Park the other day, it's is a huge park in the center of Perth and coincidentally there was a wedding going on in the park.  

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I felt slightly intrusive asking for a photo on their big day so decided to take a photo of the scene where the photos were being taken, so here's the photo below- with the stunning view!  Kings Park has one on the most picturesque settings for photos, you do need a permit for your photos to be taken here but it's included if you get married in the park itself.  

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The park overlooks the city, so the views are stunning, especially at night when everything is lit up and the lights reflect in the water below.  This is a popular spot for weddings, especially for the view's at night time.  

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So, what have I noticed about Oz weddings?  The biggest difference is that you can get married anywhere in Oz, outside weddings are top of this list, and why not when the whether's gorgeous!  The couple need to get a registered copy of their marriage certificate but unlike the UK they do not need to get any venue licensing which means you can marry on a beach, in a park, by a lake...  

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These were taken at Bunker Bay, an amazing beach in Margaret River.  Once again, we were lucky enough to see them setting up for the wedding so I grabbed my camera, isn't it a stunning setting for a wedding! 

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The UK is quite different in that a wedding must be performed in a licensed venue which has a permanent structure with a roof and walls.  However, finally it is possible to get married on the beach in the UK, Beach Weddings Bournemouth is the only beach in England and Wales where couples can marry on the beach itself. Take a look at their website for more info http://www.beachweddingsbournemouth.co.uk/ 

Another difference up until recently was time, you can get married 24/7 in oz - anyone for a moonlight wedding?  This was introduced into the UK in October up until which you could only get married until 6pm.

And how about confetti? They are a little behind on this one- they like rose petals for the flower girls but rice is still quite traditional. So with the first beach wedding venue in the UK and now the introduction of moonlight weddings, looks like a few Oz wedding ideas are working their way into UK weddings.

Jo's thinking of getting married in a winery, needless to say we have visited a few down in Margaret River on our travels! 

Love as always SP, or should I say Katie Down Under in Oz x x

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