Guides

Ideas for saying it well.

Practical guides for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and the moments that deserve more than a card.

• How to write a personalised wedding song (even if you're not a songwriter)

  A practical, step-by-step guide to creating a personalised wedding song: what to include, how long it should be, when to play it, and how to plan it so it works on the day.

  4 min read

• What to write in an anniversary message: 40 ideas for every kind of couple

  Forty anniversary message ideas — short, funny, romantic and milestone — plus a simple formula for writing your own and traditional anniversary gifts by year.

  4 min read

• Unique Mother's Day gift ideas in Australia (that actually mean something)

  Fifteen thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas for Australian mums, from experiences and keepsakes to personalised gifts, plus tips for making any gift feel more personal.

  3 min read

• What to get your husband for Christmas: sentimental gift ideas he'll actually keep

  Out of ideas for your husband or partner this Christmas? Fifteen thoughtful, sentimental gift ideas for Australian dads and partners, including ideas for a first Christmas as parents, plus tips on timing.

  3 min read