February has been a busy month with weddings and unfortunately, funerals. 

Not all couples wish their wedding to appear in print and I sincerely respect their privacy but I just had to include a photo of the foreshore at Tinaroo Lake Resort at a recent wedding.  It showcases a stunning background.

Tinaroo Lake Resort

Remember, wherever and whenever your wedding is, you must always have Plan B in case of the weather.  This is also relevant to funerals (or any outdoor function/event you are organizing).

 On a sunny day last week I conducted a funeral service in the beautiful and peaceful   Mountain View Chapel, but the rain came down for a private graveside committal later in the week. 

 I know I talk a lot about the weather but it can make or break your event.  Make-up will run, guests will melt or be drenched, high heels in wet ground will anchor you to the spot, and flies love sweat.  Take a moment to factor these points into your special event so that you and your nearest and dearest are comfortable and can enjoy every minute.

 March/April is preparation time for the Atherton Wedding Expo on May 22 at Atherton International Club.   So if you are planning a wedding, mark this day on your calendar to come and see us all at the one venue.  You will get lots of ideas and helpful hints.

 It is also time for me to gear up for a month in Brunei and Borneo in April.  I feel a little trepidation about the rigours of this trip but will share the good, and not so good, times with you.  My plan initially was to spend time with the endangered Orangutans but then I discovered the story behind our soldiers and the death marches in WW11. This has taken precedence and I will be in Sandakan for Anzac day, sharing a special moment with other Australians and the descendents of locals who tried to help our blokes.  I will also try to walk a little way of the death march to honour their memory.