You may have noticed our combined Spring and Summer issue. Well, we have been busy at Marziplanner and decided to do one fantastic outdoors issue rather than two smaller ones. So what's been happening? We have done some technical upgrades, so that means faster, better, sleeker technical stuff which we love!

Plus we are in the latest issue of Bride to Be Magazine with a neat postcard - inviting you to send in for your free trial CD ROM of Marziplanner. And you could WIN an amazing high-tea hens party at the stunning Tea Rooms, QVB. Check out more here.

So what goodies are in this issue of M-Parlour? Fabulous fashion for summer brides; tips on keeping bridal makeup picture perfect; the hottest new venues to host your hens or bucks; our Marzi-Brides wedding in sunny Fiji; and loads more.

And for our thinking brides, with the Federal Election looming this month, we have dedicated this issue to GREEN WEDDINGS. Without going all Nimbin on you, we share some elegant & clever ways to cut your carbon footprint while traipsing up the aisle.

Tell us what you think! Email us your stories and you could be one of our M-Parlour E-journos. Engagement stories, party photos, hens party happenings....just send them through and you could WIN one of 5 copies of Marziplanner, Australia's leading wedding management solution.

Happy planning!

From Ilka and the Marziplanner team.