Ivana Stepanovic

I am a professional journalist and content writer specialising in weddings, beauty & health and fashion. With over 6 years of experience, and a portfolio that includes articles I have written for the most respectable clients across UK, Ireland, USA and Australia, I strive to create only high-quality content.

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Wine Country Elopement Guide

An hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley and Sonoma County are two most famous wine regions where planning elopement is a no-brainer because there are so many gorgeous venues and dream-like photo backdrops. While Napa is renowned for its elegant estates and grandiose tasting rooms, Sonoma feels a tad more intimate and romantic. Due to coronavirus, however, you’ll have a more personalized experience at both destinations. The best elopement destinations in the Wine Country are small wineries,
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How to Do an Online Wedding in the Times of COVID-19

One of the key decisions you’ll have to make is which tool to use for your online event. Some apps allow up to 1000 people to join in the chat, while others work better for intimate gatherings. You should pick an app everyone can easily install and use. Think about your older guests. Which app is the best for them? You may also have to choose between basic and pro accounts if you want to invite a larger group and have additional benefits. Here are the top 7 apps brides and grooms love during Cov
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Lake Tahoe Wedding Guide

Lake Tahoe is a protected area, which means there are many restrictions regarding weddings and other events. There is a strict “no trace” rule, which means you have to pick up all the litter and leave nothing behind you. The locals are friendly, but they are extremely environmentally conscious, and they take their surroundings seriously. You are not allowed to tamper with trees in any way (this applies even to fairy lights and other decorations), and you must keep the waters clean.Each of the ve
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A Complete Guide to Yosemite Elopements

June, July and August usually are peak months when tourists are coming to Yosemite, while September and October are popular for weddings. During the summer and early fall, the weather is ideal for hiking and outdoor events. It is also a perfect time for elopements because photo backdrops are filled with all shades of green. But when the leaves turn yellow later in fall or when the snow covers the mountains in winter, nothing is more romantic than staying at a wooden cabin dining at one of the ru
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10 Coolest Beach Wedding Destinations in the World

Perfect for: wedding and honeymoon – all in one. Heaven on earth. Or at least that’s how many people call the Maldives. A popular wedding and honeymoon hotspot, it is a beautiful and stress-free destination where you and your guests (if you decide to invite them) can relax and unwind. A wedding or elopement and honeymoon packed into one extended stay are the perfect options. Where to go? Find an idyllic resort at one of the far-flung islands where you will find peace and privacy. When to get m
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10 Steps for Planning a Destination Beach Wedding

If you have picked a balmy wedding destination like Costa Rica, you can consider spending your honeymoon there too! With postcard-perfect beaches and wild rainforests, adventure and romance go hand in hand. And it will be so much cheaper and easier to plan a wedding and honeymoon at the same time! Are you looking for a locally-based professional who can help you plan your Costa Rica beach wedding from start to finish? Contact us to get a FREE quote and download our FREE GUIDE to get inspired!
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Flying With Your Wedding Dress

We know that flying first-class or purchasing priority boarding and extra seats can be costly. However, there are some affordable yet clever ways to transport your wedding dress. Remember that people are usually happy to help if you tell them you are off to get married! Firstly, you should contact your airline to find out what your options are. And when you board the aircraft, you can try to find an empty seat or ask other passengers to help you. And if your dress isn’t high maintenance, you can
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10 Hottest Beach Wedding Trends for 2020

Make your Costa Rica beach wedding special by incorporating these trends and making them your own. It is going to be all about personalisation and unique details in 2020, so get creative and start dreaming up your big day! From choosing location and wedding date to adding your stamp to ceremony and reception, your destination wedding can be inspired by your unique love story. In 2020, personalising your big day is definitely not just about choosing colours and displaying family photos, but abou
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Your Ultimate Destination Wedding Checklist

You need to start planning your destination wedding and you are not sure where to start? From choosing your location and hiring a wedding planner to confirming your reservations and packing the suitcase, here is your full to-do list! • Decide where you want to go Although you can plan a destination wedding in only six months, most couples like to take things slow. If you have 12 months or more, you’ll be able to organise everything without the stress. Plus there will be more locations, venues a
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Beauty Tips For Brides Planning a Tropical Beach Wedding

Getting married at a pristine beach? Get ready for hot weather, lots of sunshine, ocean breeze and tons of fun! But don’t forget to prep your skin, hair, brows and nails. Investing in quality waterproof makeup and SPF products is a must. Do you want to be that beautiful, tanned bride in a white dress and with colourful flowers in your hair? It goes so well with the whole Costa Rica beach wedding experience! But it will take time to get the smoking hot bronze colour, so start getting ready befor
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Delicious Melt-Proof Cakes and Desserts for Beach Weddings

The perfect wedding cake for a tropical seaside wedding has to be a light and refreshing one that will hold up in hot, humid weather. From fruity deliciousness wrapped in a melt-proof frosting to delicious pina colada-inspired flavourings, here is how to make your desserts table beach-perfect! What is your ideal image of a tropical beach wedding reception? Does it include awe-inspiring ocean views, fresh seafood, chilled champagne and cocktails served in coconuts? The only thing that’s missing
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What to Pack for a Costa Rica Destination Wedding

When packing for a destination wedding, you don’t want to forget any important items. It is not just tickets, money, passports and bikinis! To help you get ready for this exciting journey, we’ve created a list of essentials broken down into categories. • Telephone numbers of your important contacts in Costa Rica The first couple of items on your destination wedding packing list should be your travel essentials. Make sure you have passports that are valid for at least six months after you return
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The How, What and Who of Your Wedding Budget

Whether you want an intimate event or a grand celebration, one of the biggest challenges of wedding planning is figuring out the budget breakdown. Who is responsible for what? Does the bride really have to pay for the whole reception? Which things are worth a splurge? How to cut unnecessary costs? Do you have to stick to a traditional etiquette? Let us help you understand the how, what and who of the modern-day wedding budget. How to Rationalise Your Wedding Budget Plan The first step to makin
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9 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Wedding Planning —

Many couples feel obligated to involve all of their close friends and family members in the wedding and end up having a huge wedding party. It may be much more convenient to have a small bridal party, but this shouldn’t be a problem because you can always find a way to make it up to your friends and relatives. To make it super simple, ask your siblings to be your bridesmaids and groomsmen but do prepare special gifts and mementoes for others that are near and dear to you.
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Flower Seasonality Guide for Your Wedding Day

From classic wedding flowers such as tender and utterly romantic pastel-coloured roses, peonies, tulips and dahlias to the bold and vibrant Australian natives, you can style your wedding with so many different types of pretty blooms. Experienced florists recommend purchasing freshest, locally-sourced blooms and each season in Australia brings its own unique colours and a myriad of pretty florals. Spring marks the beginning of the wedding season in Australia and it is time for unforgettable outd
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Bridal Shoes by in Armadale ·

Complement the perfect wedding gown with the perfect pair of bridal shoes! Shehzarin Bridal now offers a beautiful range of hand-picked designer wedding bridal shoes at our Melbourne store – all available in gorgeous bridal shades. Every bride needs the perfect pair of shoes to match her wedding dress. From chic stilettoes with pointy toes to vintage-meets-glam sandals and elegant flats, Shehzarin Batha Couture’s new range of designer wedding shoes Melbourne has it all. The colour palette inclu
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Pretty In Pink: Vera Wang Bridal Spring 2019 | The Bride's Diary

Inspired by Vermeer’s paintings, Vera Wang has contrasted structured bodices and overflowing ballgown skirts crafted from hand-plaited and hand-dyed tulles in seductive shades of nude, blush, lavender, cardinal red, deep plum, yellow, and forest green. There isn’t a single white dress in Vera Wang’s new collection and yet it is undeniably bridal, exuding romance, femininity and nostalgia. As she is naturally inclined to darker, moodier hues and extravagant clothing, this line-up truly represent
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4 Wedding Photos NOT to Take (and 3 you must try)

The key to making a cool, contemporary wedding photo album is filing it with fresh, unique images that reflect who you are. Don’t just copy tacky and overused ideas you have seen on the internet and stay away from all those 1980s style photos contaminated with awkward posing and unnatural smiles. You want something much more stylish and original that shows you actually have good taste! Think about your photography checklist. Exclude all those boring, traditional snaps you don’t like and embrace

Do We Need to Look like Celeb Mums?

Don’t obsess over the glossy photos of famous mums, take your time to relax after the labour and then start getting back in shape. We have a few killer tips! How many models, actresses, singers and influencers are you following on Instagram? While looking at all those glittery images of celebrity mothers in magazines, on websites and social media profiles, do you feel pressured to look flawless, radiant and fit? It appears as if their bodies had miraculously returned to normal immediately after
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Destination Honeymoon: A Planning Cheat-Sheet

Are you overwhelmed with wedding preparations? Follow these easy steps and planning your honeymoon will be a breeze! Scouting locations, purchasing décor, contacting vendors, working on your design scheme, making a seating plan, writing your vows, sending out invitations, buying gifts for the bridal party… The list of wedding planning tasks goes on and on and you barely have time to even think about your honeymoon. Don’t worry, if you start with the preparations early enough and take one step a
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