Fashion Wisdom
10 Things You Need to Know About Mindful Wedding Gown Preservation
  As part of our Mindful Issue, where we’re exploring the intentional and considered side of wedding planning, we asked […]
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Tips On Choosing A Wedding Dress Part 2
Image via Angie & Joel’s Wedding At Bells Killcare Hi Girls As a fashion designer (now focusing primarily on bridal […]
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Behind The Seams Of A Couture Wedding Dress
I love to find out how things are made. From watching documentaries about marshmallow makers to car manufacturers—one of my […]
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What Would They Know? Katie Colgan of Loui Col Designs
 Designing truly beautiful bridal gowns that reflect the personality of the bride is a gift that only a lucky few […]
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Wedding Gown Cleaning Tips
Gown by Fara Couture Perth / Image by Jonathan Pang via Timeless Elegance Inspiration Shoot Hi Girls I am sure […]
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Jack Sullivan Designer Day
Jack Sullivan is not your stereotypical male fashion designer – in fact, this 20-something, straight, ex-ski instructor never imagined that […]
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Essentials: 4 Lessons To Learn From Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Faux Pas
Ah Kim, your life must really be lacking some spark. A sex tape, TV series, huge range of products and […]
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How to Feel Confident, Comfortable and Joyful in Your Wedding Suit
  One of the things I keep coming back to, especially as we put together our Joy Issue, is how […]
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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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A Guide To The Wedding Qipao & Cheongsam + Where To Find Yours!
  When east meets west – the colour of red in a beautiful, traditional gown is used to symbolise happiness […]
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Groom Prep Like a Pro! How To Tie A Bow Tie, Fold a Pocket Square & Perfect The Tie Knot
Tying a bow-tie can be a mind boggling task. Then add the pocket square and we’re all walking around lost! […]
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Celebrating 20 Years of Lisa Gowing Gowns with 20 Questions!
Lisa Gowing on her wedding day in 2007. Sydney based designer Lisa Gowing’s collection of exquisite, high fashion, designs, in […]
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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
Why Your Wedding Timeline Needs More Wiggle Room
  Wedding photographer Jennifer MacDonald of Liminal Wonderland has built a reputation shooting weddings between Melbourne and Scotland, and along […]
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Flower Wisdom
The One Thing to Bring to Your First Florist Meeting (It’s Not a Pinterest Board)
  Britt runs a floral design studio, The Botanical Connection, and she recently made the case on Instagram that naming […]
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Styling Wisdom
How to Start With Pattern At Your Wedding
  Having featured over 25 of their beautiful weddings, we know Mornington Peninsula-based Poppy Culture (florists by training) knows a […]
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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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