Eco Friendly Wisdom
Mindful Wedding Makeup: What it Is & Why It Matters
  Yvette van Schie of Ethix Makeup Beauty & Styling has been working in the beauty industry long enough to […]
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Eco Friendly Wisdom

Want to make your wedding a little kinder on the planet? Our wedding experts share all their tips on eco-friendly weddings.

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A Chat With Ethical Jeweller Gardens of The Sun
  Jewellery doesn’t have to be flawless to be beautiful. That’s the philosophy at the heart of Gardens of the […]
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Love Blooms Twice – Smart Ways to Repurpose Your Wedding Flowers
There’s something undeniably magical about fresh florals for your wedding – the way they transform a space, set the tone, […]
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Floral Futures: Why It’s Time to Ban Floral Foam From Weddings
  We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – we hate floral foam. It’s a toxic, single use […]
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Sand Candles: New Sustainable Candles For Your Wedding
  Candles are a popular styling choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Not only do they look beautiful on tables […]
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Nikki Davey from Grown Not Flown is standing in a field holding flowers and a chicken
Grown Not Flown: Connecting Growers To Local Consumers
  We first came across Nikki Davey when we saw her on the news for winning a 2023 AgriFutures Rural […]
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A wild, floral foam-free centrepiece by Wildly Abigal in Tasmania
Why Your Florist Needs To Ditch Floral Foam
  If you’re currently researching and planning your wedding, you might have noticed a trend towards big floral arrangements at […]
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So, You Want To Have A Sustainable & Ethical Wedding?
  Elise Mezner is a wedding photographer, sustainability coordinator and the kind of person who met her husband while lobbying […]
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The Mindful Issue

What if your wedding felt as good as it looked?

Planning a celebration with intention means choosing eco-friendly details, accessible venues, and rituals that truly matter, creating a day that’s personal, inclusive, and unforgettable.

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How To Choose Eco-Friendly Wedding Suppliers
  So you’ve decided to use your consumer power for one of the biggest days of your life: your wedding. […]
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Ubuntu: The African Philosophy Of Giving
  “Ubuntu” : “I am what I am because of who we all are” This is a Bantu dialect African philosophy based […]
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What Would They Know?
What Would They Know? Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery
  If you’ve ever walked into a jewellery studio and felt like you’re meant to already know what you want, […]
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Cake Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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Photography Wisdom
What Your Photographer Wants You to Know About Shooting After Dark
  When planning a wedding, it’s easy to focus on the ceremony, golden hour portraits and all the beautiful moments […]
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Flower Wisdom
What Happens to Wedding Flowers After the Last Dance?
  Tahnee Skowron is the florist and plant hire specialist behind The Botanic Edit, and she has seen the part […]
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Styling Wisdom
How Candlelight Changes the Way Your Wedding Feels
  Before your guests notice the flowers or the table settings, they’ll feel the room. And that feeling is almost […]
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Food & Catering Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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