Inspired Weddings
A Non-Traditional Forest Wedding For High School Sweethearts – Kathryn & Dean
  Kathryn and Dean met in Year 7, started dating in Year 12, and twelve years later, Dean proposed on […]
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Inspired Weddings

Real wedding stories written by couples themselves. From the candid wedding advice, to the beautiful gowns and the heartfelt moments.

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Sally and Michael’s West Coast Wedding
Michael and Sally Michael and I met almost 5 years ago after an ‘Eagles Vs Dockers’ Derby (AFL match) in […]
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Rosie and Drew’s Byron Bay Wedding
Drew and Rosie Drew and I initially met through surf lifesaving and 4 years after our first date in Byron […]
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A Winter Evening in Melbourne ~ Rachel & Luke 20 August 2011
Luke and Rachel The absolute best thing about being married is being married. Some couples are perfectly happy to be […]
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Scott and Kasie’s Surprise Wedding
Scott, Kasie and Abel After nearly 10 years, and the birth of our son, we decided that it was time […]
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The Best Of Weddings – 2011
We have been so lucky to have a very diverse bevy of brides sharing their stories this year. From planning […]
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Hinterland Garden Party – Part Three
Finally, the day arrived… my dress was getting started! I had had several consultations and measurements at Elizabeth De Varga […]
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I Designed My Own Wedding Dress, Here’s What I Learned As A Plus-Size Bridal Designer
  We first fell for Harvest’s work last year, when we featured the making of Suzie Stevens’ wedding gown (and […]
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The Joy Issue

A full-hearted issue for the weddings that made everyone happy. Real weddings bursting with energy, meaningful traditions that spark joy, surprise performances, and family moments that make you smile every time you remember them.

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A Non-Traditional Forest Wedding For High School Sweethearts – Kathryn & Dean
  Kathryn and Dean met in Year 7, started dating in Year 12, and twelve years later, Dean proposed on […]
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Annie & Bobby’s Colourful & Joyful Country Wedding
  We were delighted to receive today’s submission. Annie tells the story of her and Bobby’s wedding, and it’s one […]
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Josh & Angeline’s Family-Centred Wedding in Kangaroo Valley
Note from Ms Polka Dot: Some weddings just radiate heart. From DIY love notes to heritage rituals passed down through […]
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Inspired Weddings
Where Parenthood Met Romance: Kate & Mitch’s Port Stephens Wedding
  Some couples come to their wedding day with a blank slate. Kate and Mitchell came with twelve years, a […]
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Roundups
Unforgettable ‘You’ Moments: A 2024 Reflection
  As we wrap up the year with a collection of your favourite specialty blog features, we couldn’t resist revisiting […]
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Inspired Words
Making Every Moment Count: Planning A Wedding When A Loved One Is Unwell
  We were recently honoured to have Annie share the story of her and Bobby’s beautiful wedding with us. Alongside […]
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A Glass Of Bubbles With...
A Glass of Bubbles With… Fenella McGowan! Mother, Designer & Australian Survivor Legend
I was lucky enough to sit down for a virtual glass of bubbles with Fenella McGowan. You might remember Fenella […]
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Inspired Memories
The Polka Dot Wedding Patterned People Remember Their Readings
  To cap off the end of the first week of our Ceremony Issue, I thought I’d make it a […]
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Inspired Plans
Is A Marriage Preparation Course For Us?
  Every couple has differences and disagreements; it’s a natural and inherent part of relationships. Two people, making the beautiful […]
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