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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Wedding Dress Trends 2012
Gown by Jim Hjelm If you’re planning to get married in 2012, you’re most likely already looking for that perfect […]
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Dress Codes For The Groom – White Tie
Dress codes can often be one of the more confusing parts of wedding etiquette- not only for the guests but […]
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What Would They Know? Cindy Newstead of Cinz Style
As someone who spends the bulk of her life in front of a computer screen, I can easily get in […]
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What Would They Know? Clare Press of Mrs Press
With the launch of her new bridesmaid collection under her label Mrs Press and her ever growing passion for all […]
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Well Suited
Image from P Johnson Tailors Ok, so I know that thus far, a lot of my posts have had a […]
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What Would They Know? Pina Fiorenza of Fiorenza
So much of a bride’s journey to her wedding day has a focus on that one elusive bridal gown. I […]
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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
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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