Detox Your Divorce Retreat: WIN TICKET

Divorce is messy, it's an incredibly anxious time, and there's a reason it's said that - as far as life events go - it is right up there with death on a scale of deeply unsettling and life altering events.

I don't speak from experience, being year number 17 into my marriage, but I completely feel for and understand the deep grief felt by couples who separate and go on to divorce, witnessing first hand that pain with friends around me who have gone through this tumultuous time.

What I can see is that my buddies need a helping hand in myriad ways - deep conversations that include practical solutions, experts who really know their stuff to help navigate what to do next, and a camaraderie with people who are in your position to help you through the dark times by sharing war stories.

When I came across this story opportunity, to deep dive into how to navigate divorce and come out of the other side (granted, the after effects of the other side can last forever) with sanity, grace, and actual tools, I leapt at the chance to spread the word and help my pals.

Enter a retreat designed by a legal pro, and with a list of speaker who are not there to lecture, instead guide and help guide you for the road ahead.

The Detox Your Divorce Retreat is designed to assist you with navigating your divorce and separation, and help you with the support you need.

Below is more about the event, which is being held at Crowne Plaza Terrigal on Friday 26 February from 9am - 5pm, one night's stay at Crowne Plaza Terrigal (yes!) then wake up fresh and ready to go for day two at the same venue, with the same times, finishing up on Saturday night armed with info and ready to take control of one of life's biggest hurdles.

Read on, and if this retreat is for you, you can go in the running to win the opportunity to experience this event (one solo ticket up for grabs), with thanks to Kalpaxis Legal:

Cassandra Kalpaxis is the Director and CEO of Kalpaxis Legal, a boutique Family Law firm making a difference.

Cassandra believes that separation should be dealt with holistically and her firm is proud to practise law differently.

Cassandra is a Family Lawyer, Separation Strategist, Divorce Coach, Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and an Arbitrator for separating families. The Co-Founder of "Dispute Resolution Centre Australia", she is passionate about providing families with a range of options to settle their dispute.

Cassandra also hosts a Bi-Annual 'Detox your Divorce Retreat' designed to assist you with navigating your Divorce with the support you need from a team of professionals.

If you have found yourself in this space it is not uncommon for your feelings to fluctuate and to be anxious about the future.

Separation is a difficult process. Divorce doesn’t need to be an acrimonious and difficult experience. We believe in creating a tailored pathway to suit each individual family to best meet your needs.

Inclusions :

• Morning Tea

• Lunch

• Afternoon Tea

• Unlimited Tea and Coffee

• Night Accommodation (Only for Friday, 26th Feb)

• Gift bag with over $1000 of gift items

The two day program starts at 9am sharp next week on Friday, and each day is choc full of useful info you'll need, in sessions designed to uplift.

More info on how the days will unfold here...

On day 1, you'll have an introduction by the host, Ms Cassandra Kalpaxis.

Then unwind with a soothing session of Yoga by Yogamigos.

Next, Dr Lurve assist with understanding your self worth during divorce and separation.

Lenore Pearson guides participants with healing through grieving.

Navigating Divorce and your self-worth during Separation.

The intersection between criminal proceedings and Family Law is unravelled, and the next session is about overcoming adversity during your separation.

Then, it's all about stress, anxiety and self-care - an interactive workshop.

And the last session of day one is co-parenting effectively with your ex partner.

Day Two kicks off with a session called 'Collaborate Don't Complicate' - which is a joint session by Cassandra Kalpaxis and Stefano Cammarano.

'Be A Boss - Stepping Into Your Financial Power' is next.

Proving that a sound mind is crucial for a big life change the 'Detox Your Divorce... Not Your Diet - Gut Health & Separation' session is next.

Then: 'Achieving Optimal Wellness As A Professional'.

Cassandra is then back with 'see the light at the end of your tunnel - How to be future focussed', then Stefano is back with 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow (The Evolution of Family).'

A retreat highlight will be Dino Hira (yep, ex 'Married at First Sight') who will be helping participants unwind with a mindfulness yoga session.

More info HERE.

Want to secure your ticket NOW?

Go right HERE and purchase your ticket while those limited spots are still available.

Try your hand at winning a solo pass?

Here's all you need to do:

- Like Josie's Juice on Facebook HERE

- Follow @josiesjuicejournalist on Instagram

- Follow @kalpaxislegal on Instagram

- Follow Kalpaxis Legal on Facebook HERE

- Follow @disputeresolutioncentre on Instagram 

DM me on why you'd like to win this ticket - divorce is a private matter, so we understand if the reasons you'd like to attend stay private too.

Winner will also be announced via my DM.

It's a perfect opportunity to understand one of the biggest stages of your life in an environment that is easy and relaxed.

We spend money on clothes and getaways and drinks with the girls and downtime, so now it's time to really see this as an investment in you, with access to world class experts in a setting which is comfortable and welcoming.

Follow the conversation here:

#DETOXYOURDIVORCERETREAT

'Bad Lip Reading': Royal Wedding edition VIDEO

SO! What did Prince Harry REALLY say during the wedding ceremony to Meghan Markle?

'Bad Lip Reading' has come to the rescue and figured it out for y'all.

This could be the BEST BLR vid everrrrr:

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Australian Screening of Royal Wedding + Schedule

The wedding of the year (decade? century?) is imminent, and let's break down here what happens when, and where you can watch it on Australian TV.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be getting married this Saturday, and lucky for us, it's on Saturday night, so it's kinda perfect for our viewing parties at home. Thanks Megs and Hazza.

So, here are all the details you need, starting with viewing times and channels.

Nearly all of the main free-to-air channels will be broadcasting the wedding from either 7pm or 7.30pm on Saturday, with the exception of Channel 10 - which is instead showing back-to-back episodes of UK reality show 'Ambulance' from 7.30pm to 10pm.

ABC

On ABC or ABC News, or livestream from ABC iview.

New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT and Tasmania: live coverage on all three from 7.30pm AEST.

South Australia and Northern Territory: live coverage on ABC from 7.30pm ACST and on ABC News and ABC iview from 7pm ACST.

Western Australia: live coverage on ABC News and ABC iview from 5:30pm AWST and on ABC from 7pm AWST.

Annabel Crabb and Jeremy Fernandez are the hosts and there will be live crosses to ABC correspondents Lisa Millar and James Glenday, who will be inside the walls of Windsor Castle.

SBS

Watch the Royal Wedding Live on TV on SBS from 7.30pm Saturday, May 19 and on SBS On Demand. The main event will be aired on SBS from 9pm AEST. 

Straight from Eurovision, Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey are hosting SBS’s coverage alongside Ray Martin and a variety of guests in front of a live studio audience in Sydney.

Channel 7

As well as airing the Lifetime movie Harry and Meghan: A Royal Romance at 9.30pm on Thursday, Channel Seven will be starting their wedding day coverage at 4pm on Saturday! YESSS!

Seven News hosts Melissa Doyle and Michael Usher will be live from a studio overlooking Windsor Castle, joined by their Europe correspondents Hugh Whitfeld and Laurel Irving.

Channel 9

On Channel Nine, Georgie Gardner and Karl Stefanovic are hosting the coverage with reporters across London and guests including royal photographer Arthur Edwards.

Foxtel

Foxtel will air the BBC's live coverage of the wedding on UKTV. E! will also have live wedding programming. Subscribers can watch a number of other royal television specials including one-hour program 'Meghan Markle: How To Be A Royal', airing at 4.30pm on Saturday, looking at her integration into the royal family.

Now, when is what happening?

From 6pm AEST (9am local time) on Saturday:

The first guests start to arrive at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle.

These will be the 1200 members of the public that have been invited to watch the celebrations outside the church. All these people have overcome adversity or contributed to the community in some way.

From 6.30pm - 8pm AEST (9.30am - 11am local time):

The main wedding guests will begin arriving.

Amal and George Clooney? Who else? We won't know until the day.

All three siblings of Diana, Princess of Wales, will be there, with sister Lady Jane Fellowes chosen to give the reading.

Meghan's mother Doria Ragland is said to be walking her from the car to the church, and who knows who will walk her down the aisle now that Meghan's dad Thomas (Tom) Markle is out.

8.20pm AEST (11.20am local time):

The rest of the extended Royal family will begin to arrive, according to CNN.

Some will walk to the chapel, some will be come by car.

8.45pm AEST (11.45am local time):

Prince Harry and his best man, Prince William, to arrive on the chapel's west steps.

The Telegraph (UK) is reporting that the pair will arrive on foot, and Prince Harry will walk past the crowds in the grounds before the ceremony.

8.55pm AEST (11.55am local time):

Queen Elizabeth will arrive, according to the Telegraph.

She will be the last member of the Royal family to take her seat for the wedding ceremony.

8.59pm AEST (11.59am local time):

Meghan is due to arrive on the west steps of the chapel.

9pm AEST (midday local time)

The ceremony starts and will last one hour.

Who is conducting the service?

The Reverend Michael Curry from Chicago, Illinois will give the address at the wedding.

The Dean of Windsor David Conner will conduct the service, and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officiate as the couple exchange marriage vows.

10pm AEST (1pm local time):

The couple will leave the chapel once the ceremony is over - then speak to 200 representatives from charities Prince Harry is associated with. Now that's commitment!

Then they will board an Ascot Landau carriage pulled by Windsor Grey horses for their procession through the town, which takes 25 minutes.

They'll be returning to Windsor Castle via the Long Walk.

From 11pm AEST (2pm local time)

The first of two receptions of the day.

The first reception will be held in St George's Hall inside the castle.

All of the 600 guests invited to the wedding will be seated at this event.

From 4am, Sunday AEST (7pm local time)

This is the second reception of the day to be held at Frogmore House.

Only 200 guests have an invitation to this more event, a more intimate gathering.

WHAT TIME IS THE KISS!!!!!!!?????

There has been no announcement about when the couple may share their first married kiss in public, and there is no balcony schedule for this.

We predict it'll be in there somewhere! The eager GLOBAL public want to see it!

Oh yeah, and the DRESS!

MEGHAN stunning dress is said to have been revealed this week. Well, some details about it.

The $180,000 (YES!) wedding dress has been revealed, it has been reported.

The 'Daily Mail' reports the Royal bride will walk down the aisle in a hand-stitched gown by London-based Australian fashion designers Ralph & Russo.

Meghan will reportedly wear the gown during the service and at a reception in St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle, afterwards.

Usman Khawaja marries Rachel McLellan: PHOTOS + '60 Minutes' INTERVIEW VIDEO

Australian Test cricket batsman Usman Khawaja has remarried his sweetheart Rachel McLellan, one week ago, and here are the first pics.  

The couple were legally wed in a self-described 'Big White Wedding' - but in the eyes of Allah, they were already married.

Their Imam performed a traditional Muslim commitment ceremony called a 'Nikkah' last year, which allowed the couple to live together. See that pic below:

Taken last year during Eid. So excited to finally share the great news with everyone. Thanks to all those who gave their kind words and support. @rachelmclellan #wifey #muslim #australian #proud 👫

A post shared by Usman Khawaja (@usman_khawajy) on Mar 21, 2018 at 10:40am PDT

The couple appeared on '60 Minutes' Australia recently. Scroll below for that full interview. And see the beautiful pics from their big day below:

Last week I got to marry the love of my life and words cant describe just how incredible our day really was. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you ❤️❤️❤️ @usman_khawajy @jasongrech @whomagazine #khawajawedding #weddingday #whomagazine #jasongrech #dressbyjason #keepingupwiththekhawajas

A post shared by Rachel Khawaja (@rachelmkhawaja) on Apr 11, 2018 at 4:57pm PDT

Take a closer look at what the amazing @jasongrech created for the big day. A French Lace ball gown with layers of hand dyed English tulle embellished with over 60,000 Swarovski crystals and pearls. I absolutely love working with this incredible man and he really outdid himself this time 🙌🏻👰🏻 #khawajawedding #jasongrech #dressedbyjason #affinitydiamonds #dreamteam

A post shared by Rachel Khawaja (@rachelmkhawaja) on Apr 12, 2018 at 3:18am PDT

Couldn't have asked for a better day, family, friends and the love of my life @rachelmkhawaja 👰🏻🤵🏾#khawajawedding #keepingupwiththekhawajas #alhamdulillah

A post shared by Usman Khawaja (@usman_khawajy) on Apr 12, 2018 at 1:33am PDT

Rachel revealed on her Instagram that Khawaja had proposed in New York where the couple spent a week following Australia's victory in the ODI tri-series final.

"New York was even better than I expected, Uzzy asked me to marry him and of course I said yes! Can't wait to spend my life with this guy," McLellan wrote.

See the '60 Minutes' interview here:

Plus extra footage:

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engaged: statement confirms

Prince Harry, 33 and Meghan Markle, 36 are engaged, Prince Charles has said in a statement.

Kensington Palace said in an announcement the couple got engaged in London earlier this month, and their wedding will be taking place during the UK's spring next year. The Queen and other close members of the Royal family have been informed.

"Prince Harry has informed Her Majesty The Queen and other close members of his family. Prince Harry has also sought and received the blessing of Ms Markle's parents," the statement said.

The couple will take part in a broadcast interview tonight, UK time. Oh my...royalists, Josie's Juice, the whole world are EXCITED!

The royal wedding will take place in the spring of next year. Prince Harry and Meghan will appear at a photocall at Kensington Palace on Monday afternoon (UK time) to celebrate their engagement and record a television broadcast due to be screened on Monday evening. So by the time you read this and go to sleep, Aussie readers, it will allllll be happening!

Here is the announcement:

The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/zdaHR4mcY6

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) November 27, 2017

 Prince Harry and Markle met in July 2016 after they were introduced through friends.

He publicly confirmed their relationship a few months later in an answer to to the media, which had been intruding into Markle's private life.

It wasn't until September 2017 that they made their first public appearance together at the Invictus Games in Toronto, a sports event for wounded veterans.

"We are incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry. Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person," Markle's parents Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland said in a statement.

"To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents.

British Prime Minister Theresa May also sent her congrats to the couple.

"I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their engagement," a 10 Downing Street statement said.

"This is a time of huge celebration and excitement for two people in love and, on behalf of myself, the Government and the country, I wish them great happiness for the future."

Markle is best known for her role in the US TV legal drama 'Suits'. Prince Harry is currently fifth-in-line to the British throne.

Miranda Kerr: Wedding Day PHOTOS

In beautiful celeb wedding dress news and pics just in, the official Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel wedding day photos are here.

And she looks DIVINE.

She's also released a video wedding and you guys, it's so NICE (can you tell we love a good celeb wedding?!)

So, here we are, the video via Vogue US, and here is their caption describing the clip:

This May, Miranda Kerr married Evan Spiegel in the backyard of their Brentwood, California, home—but not before her wedding dress fitting with Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri was captured exclusively for Vogue. Here, the model reveals the inspiration behind her one-of-a-kind gown and a glimpse at how her fairy-tale fashion moment came together.

Says Vogue:

On a cool May morning, just as a cloak of fog began to lift off the western hills of Los Angeles, Miranda Kerr ran downstairs and put a chicken in the oven.

If it seems odd that Kerr should be making dinner on her wedding day, consider the surprisingly intimate scale of the nuptials themselves: a cozy affair at home with 45 or so friends and family for one of the world’s most recognizable models and her fiancé, Evan Spiegel, whose company, Snapchat, boasts close to 200 million daily users. But there was no need to pity this busy bride, whose apron would soon be traded for Dior Haute Couture. She was cooking only for her husband-to-be (Kerr’s slow-roasted chicken scented with turmeric and lemon is among Spiegel’s favorite dishes), while the caterer replicated her menu for the rest of the assembled guests.

We think Miranda looks divine!

This is the second wedding for Miranda, and the first for Evan, who is the founder of Snapchat. Miranda has a son named Flynn with her ex-husband, actor Orlando Bloom.

Miranda is 34, and Evan, 26, and they became engaged last July and got married two month ago, in late May in a small ceremony in the garden of their $16 million Brentwood mansion.

There was no bridal party except Miranda's six-year-old son, who was a ring-bearer.

Miranda sang 'You’re Still The One', a hit recorded by Shania Twain, in footage obtained by gossip and news site TMZ. 

The couple has a personal combined value of more than $6.7 billion. They met in 2014 at a New York dinner party and started dating a year later.

Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, August 2017

Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier

 

Claire and Hagan: 'Bridal Expos' WIN tickets!

Getting married? In Melbourne or plan to be?

THIS is the event for you: the 'Bridal Expos' event, on this weekend on Sunday January 22, from 9am to 4pm.

And Claire and Hagan from 'House Rules' will be front and centre as guests of the show, on stage, and signing copies of 'Toast' magazine and gathering ideas for their own wedding... some day!

The cute as pair have been engaged for a little while, and have two young kids, Matilda and Darcy, and they're running a competition on their Instagram page where you can one of of TWO double passes up for grabs.

See their Instagram for more, but enter NOW!

We just got married!!!!!!!!! Only joking! But we will soon one day haha. On a serious note we are headlining the @bridalexposaus in Melbourne on the 22nd of January! Not only are we excited about being there but we will be able to get ideas for a future wedding! See ya next Sunday 😘😘 #weddingexpo2017 #arewegettingmarried #claireandhagan #cocobango #lovelovelove #canteaitweddingexpo

A photo posted by Claire & Hagan (@clairehagan.hr) on Jan 13, 2017 at 7:25pm PST

We will be at the HUGE Bridal Expos Australia event this Sunday January 22, and... we have TWO double passes to give away! Here's more about the event, and all you need to do to go into the draw: follow us on Instagram and @bridalexposaus and share this post and tag us - and tag your engaged friends! Then tell us why you'd love to come along and experience the fantastic event. Winners are drawn this Friday so share away and enter as many times as you like, by tagging different friends each time you post. Tickets to be picked up at the pre-registration stand, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre For more info on event see: Bridal Expos Australia, www.bridalexpos.com.au or call 03 9563 8001. Event is open from 9am to 4pm this Sunday, and we will be at the show from 10am to 2pm. For those who want to buy tickets, they're $29 at the door or online. Amazing prizes to be won including a holiday and more, drawn on the day. And all day there are live and free demonstrations and trials to enjoy. Good luck and see you at the show this Sunday! #weddingexpo #claireandhagan #houserules2016 #cocobango #makesureyougetthere Ticket link to buy: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/bridalexposaustralia/the-melbourne-bridal-honeymoon-expo-2017.html

A photo posted by Claire & Hagan (@clairehagan.hr) on Jan 16, 2017 at 3:27am PST

Are you ready Melbourne? We are coming for you! We will be at the HUGE Bridal Expos Australia event this Sunday January 22, and... we have TWO double passes to give away! Here's more about the event, and all you need to do to go into the draw: follow us on Instagram and @bridalexposaus and share this post and tag us - and tag your engaged friends! Then tell us why you'd love to come along and experience the fantastic event. Winners are drawn this Friday so share away and enter as many times as you like, by tagging different friends each time you post. Tickets to be picked up at the pre-registration stand, at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre For more info on event see: Bridal Expos Australia, www.bridalexpos.com.au or call 03 9563 8001. Event is open from 9am to 4pm this Sunday, and we will be at the show from 10am to 2pm. For those who want to buy tickets, they're $29 at the door or go online. See ticket link below. Amazing prizes to be won including a holiday and more, drawn on the day. And all day there are live and free demonstrations and trials to enjoy. Good luck and see you at the show this Sunday! https://www.ticketebo.com.au/bridalexposaustralia/the-melbourne-bridal-honeymoon-expo-2017.html

A photo posted by Claire & Hagan (@clairehagan.hr) on Jan 17, 2017 at 10:17pm PST

Margot Robbie Married: PHOTO

Margot Robbie has reportedly tied the knot with fiancée Tom Ackerley in a secret Byron Bay wedding just yesterday.

Margot arrived in the Gold Coast early yesterday morning, and today... well, she looks to be married... and she gave the finger on her Instagram account:

A photo posted by @margotrobbie on Dec 19, 2016 at 7:56pm PST

Tom and Margot were pictured here at a friend’s wedding in a picture posted on Instagram:

Jesinta Campbell Wedding Buddy Franklin: PHOTOS

Jesinta Campbell and Buddy Franklin have married!

The couple tied the knot, posting an intimate picture of their big day on social media:

Mr & Mrs Franklin ❤️

A photo posted by JESINTA FRANKLIN (@jesinta_franklin) on Nov 4, 2016 at 6:45am PDT

Jesinta shared a picture of her in her gorgeous long-sleeve gown with Buddy’s ring clearly showing with the caption “Mr and Mrs Franklin”.

She also changed her name to Jesinta Franklin.

Buddy posted the same picture with the caption “My love”. Take a look at the gorgeous couple below.

Presenting Mr and Mrs Franklin!

Here are some more shots:

Congrats Bud and Jes!!!

A photo posted by Mark Evans (@markgevans) on Nov 4, 2016 at 6:47am PDT

Fairy tale

A photo posted by Mark Evans (@markgevans) on Nov 4, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

The bride wore a full-skirted Vera Wang gown with cathedral veil - divine! The groom wore a suit by Hugo Boss. ​

​Channel 9 has reported that the ‘secret’ location was the Blue Mountains, in a private outdoor ceremony. ​