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Honouring Heritage in Modern Love – The Future of Chinese-Australian and Multicultural Weddings

25.09.25
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Honouring Heritage in Modern Love – The Future of Chinese-Australian and Multicultural Weddings
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Jenny Chiu
The Traditions Issue

Let’s dive deep into the beautiful world of wedding traditions – both old and new!

We’ll explore how couples are honouring their heritage while creating their own meaningful customs, from ceremonial rituals to family traditions and everything in between.

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In honour of the Alfresco Issue we're revisiting o In honour of the Alfresco Issue we're revisiting one of our favourite outdoor ceremony setups from August!⁠ ⁠ Styled by the talented @veilsandvibes in collaboration with @sonny_and_willow, this match made in heaven created the perfect alfresco vibe for Melody & Dylan’s vibrant country wedding.⁠ ⁠ See more of these fun granny-chic details in the full feature – link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @sunnydazelovers / Planner & Stylist: @veilsandvibes / Rental Furniture: @hiresociety / Flowers: @sonny_and_willow / Venue: @lily_farm_house⁠ ⁠ [Image description: three shots of the gorgeous tablescapes from Melody and Dylan's wedding. The tables are covered in patchwork tablecloths and colourful linens, with vibrant glassware and funky candles and vases. The odd disco ball can be found amoung the flowers, with a collection of round and long tables littered under festoon lights.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #WeddingDetails #UniqueDetails #WeddingDetail #TheAlfrescoIssue #AlfrescoWeddings #OutdoorWeddings #AlfrescoCeremony #OutdoorCeremony
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