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 I'll let you in a secret. I have a soft spot for bridal magazines. I love them. I love reading them and I love imagining how the featured weddings would come to life off the glossy pages. Although I have met the man I want to marry, we are in no rush to tie the knot just quite yet (only 20 years young, you see?). That being said, I will I admit to recurring and constant daydreams of the perfect wedding. And that is where this post comes into play.

The term 'the perfect wedding' conjures up a whole bouquet of different meanings, but as this is my blog (and I am in charge and can be a selfish little cuckoo and write whatever I please) I will give you a teeny tiny insight to the inner workings of my wedding imaginations.

When I think of the place I want exchange rings and ' do, I do' two prerequisites come to mind. Intimacy and water views. Both my partner and myself love all things saltwater, a ceremony with a water view is a must. Beach weddings can be tricky, and sometimes tacky. Stilettos in the sand? I think not. Which is why when watching a highly educational and serious television show (Okay, it was Don't Tell the Bride. Don't judge me, it makes for some quality viewing) and one of the dream venues popped up on the screen, I knew it would make a perfect setting for wedded bliss. The Bathers Pavillion at Balmoral offers beautiful and secluded water views of Balmoral Beach and the outdoor terrace is just right for a ceremony. Inside 'The Room' is ideal for a small reception seating from 30 to 102 guests. The historic building has been newly renovated yet is sensitive to its roots. The white sand and blue waters of Balmoral beach is the perfect photographic background for wedding happy snaps. Just the right amount of old and new, The Bathers Pavillion is perfect for oceanic elegance with a relaxed vibe. Have a look for yourself here.

                

             
        
And who could forget about the dress? I'm still undecided as to what frock to don on my future big day but two dream dresses linger in the back of my mind. The first is Steven Khalil number (albeit it is black- my version would of course be ivory).

The tousled up-do compliments this backless wonder as actress Samara Weaving wore ever-so-well at The Logies of this year. Imagine how serene and elegant one would feel walking down the aisle in dress such as this?

The second frock I can't vacate from my mind is a Collette Dinnigan creation. A delicate lattice pearls bodice and a soft, cascading skirt gives this piece an ethereal feel yet steers away from garish and 'over-the-topness' (new word, look it up). The dress is from Dinnigans Summer 2011 collection and is absolutely ideal for a relaxed yet intimate beach-front wedding. 

 And last, but certainly not least every wedding needs a little brilliance to take it into that unforgettable territory.

 Tiffanys, anyone?