Fashion Wisdom
How To Mix Prints In Bridesmaid Dresses
  Mismatched bridesmaid dresses are Tessa Hartnett’s favourite topic, and print is having a moment. For The Pattern Issue, the […]
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Essentials: 3 Reasons Why The Tux Is Back
I’ve always been a bit fashion-forward. Not in a Gaga meat dress kind of way but there’s certainly some intuition […]
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The Long And The Short Of Tea Length Dresses
Image by Salt Studios via Kristen & Roxley’s Vintage High Tea Wedding Gown by Silver Sixpence What exactly is tea […]
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Choosing Outfits for your Flower Girls And Page Boys
Image by Todd Hunter McGaw via Princess Catherine Style Brisbane Wedding With A Twist It can be tempting to leave thoughts […]
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Get The Groom Style – Beach Formal
Image by Sabra Creative via Groom Style – Jay Proof that beach weddings don’t have to be rolled up sleeves […]
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Spring 2013 Bridal Trends
Marchesa It is that time of year that we get to preview the beautiful Spring ’13 collections but also the […]
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What Would They Know? Anne Barge
I’ve been a long time watcher of Anne Barge’s fashion shows at bridal week and admired her tenacious spirit and […]
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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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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 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
Behind The Shot: Dani Bartlett, Somewhere Between Portraits
  It’s time for another instalment of our Behind the Shot series, where we ask photographers for a favourite candid […]
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Flower Wisdom
Getting Wedding Flowers Right, Whatever Your Budget
  Every couple starts their floral planning the same way, a folder of saved images and a budget that has […]
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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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