beach recipes

Get ready for a long hot summer!

The Real weddings team are gearing up for their summer holidays are you? If you’re going on honeymoon or this summer or planning a romantic beach escape for two don’t forget to take your Sombrilla! We LOVE this stylish alternative to the common beach tent or umbrella, an easy yet fashionable way to keep those UV rays at bay! It is available in three different designs, Moroccan Blue, French Stripe and Beach Yellow, and is made from 100% cotton and is 95% UV protected. Even better it is easy to carry, fitting into a matching shoulder bag. What a great idea! For more information visit hollieandharrie.com.au

Love Shacks

Our summer issue is almost here, which includes a bonus luxury honeymoon and destination weddings feature! If you’re looking for your own luxury wedding or holiday retreat, why not design your special day at one of Holiday Shack’s stunning five star exclusive properties. Holiday Shacks manage fully serviced, self-catered luxury holiday houses in Victoria. They can compliment your special day with boutique in-house services including catering, massages and beauty treatments, perfect for your Wedding, or Hens or Bucks Getaway Weekends.

Holiday Shacks will discuss your personal requirements with you and assist you every step of the way in design your special day at one of their luxury retreats. For more information phone 1300 161 780 or visit holidayshacks.com.au


ABOVE: Villa Capri, a stunning 5-star luxury house with beachfront access, sensational water views, championship sized tennis court, pool, spa, gym, manicured grounds and luxury interior at Mt Eliza

French Kitchen

Secret: The Real Weddings team love to indulge in great food and wine!

Okay… so its probably actually not a good secret but we do try to keep it on the down low…

It would be no surprise then that we have a soft spot for the iconic Bathers Pavilion Cafe and Restaurant. With an oceanic elegance, Bathers offers an understated modern venue to hold your wedding, and the team will be sure to spoil your family and friends with an incredible menu and indulgent wines.

Head Chef and Owner, Serge Dansereau has recently released an amazing new title, French Kitchen to share his passion with you at home. Serge combines his love of French technique, quality Australian produce with home cooking. In this beautifully photographed and designed book, you will find 230 classic French recipes for the home kitchen, all carefully developed to make French food accessible to the everyday Australian cook.

Apron required, toque optional.


A great gift idea for a Kitchen Tea, Engagement Party or just for the expansion of your own bookshelf, French Kitchen is available from all good bookstores for RRP AUD$59.99

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Be a beach beauty!

We’re loving the fact that summer has arrived, particularly when there’s cossies like these just begging to be worn!

These cuties are from the new Agua Bendita range, available later this month – we think they’d be just perfect for a honeymoon in some gorgeous tropical location, perhaps Vatulele Resort in Fiji, which our roving Luxury Honeymoons reporter Sheriden Rhodes visited recently…

You’ll see more gorgeous swimwear and other stylish travel pieces in our summer 2009 issue with its special Luxury Honeymoons and Destination Weddings feature…. coming soon! Stay tuned for more details x

Beach Favours

Its certainly summer and whilst planning a little beach day, came across these gorgeous miniature beach chairs. Perfect favors and place card holders for your beachside wedding – these will get your guests in lounging mode.