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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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Tips for Finding Your Perfect Bridal Lehenga Style Sari
So you and your partner have decided to drive in and get married, you’ve said… “Yes.” Well, now it’s time […]
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How To Wear Red On Your Wedding Day
Red is often called the colour of passion, so what better moment to revel in red than the culmination of […]
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Expert Interview with Megan Ziems of Grace Loves Lace
On a mission to ditch the traditional wedding ‘uniform’, Megan Ziems founded Grace Loves Lace and created gowns that have […]
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Why You Should Be Open Minded Throughout The Custom Gown Process
  Image: Shevan J Photography / Designer: d’Italia Dear bride-to-be, Whether you’re on the hunt for a ready-made gown or […]
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What Is A Cocktail Style Wedding Dress?
  Photographer: Ashley Marie Myers / Designer: d’Italia  From short hemlines to funky patterns and bold colours, the cocktail attire […]
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The Cocktail Dress Code De-Coded: What To Wear To A Cocktail Wedding
Whether it’s a wedding, an engagement party or a work event, the cocktail dress code is one of the most […]
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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
What Couples Don’t Know To Ask Their Wedding Lighting Designer
  The After Dark Issue is about atmosphere when the sun goes down. And nothing shapes the atmosphere of 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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