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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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How To Preserve Or Restore Your Wedding Gown
  Image: It’s Beautiful Here via Danielle & Adam’s Relaxed Fitzroy Wedding at Panama Dining Room It would be wonderful if […]
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The Do’s & Don’ts Of Blue Suits & Wedding Parties
  Should all blue wedding party suits be strictly navy? To put it simply, absolutely not! The beauty of blue […]
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When The Best Man For The Job Is A Wo-Man: 4 Wedding Parties Featuring A Wonderful Best Woman
With networks and relationships as inclusive and diverse as they are these days, the old-school notion of “boys on one […]
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A Guide To Choosing The Perfect Veil
Make no mistake, the bridal veil is back. The humble veil whether classic, modern, over the face, embellished or plain […]
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Suits On The Beach: Your Guide To A Beach Wedding & Groomsmen Looks
Image by Jonothan Borba via Pexels  Ms Tweed Says: Hunkered down at home? Dreaming big and planning ahead for when […]
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2020 Autumn/Winter Trends in Bridesmaid Dresses
  When it comes to bridesmaid dresses, 2019 was all about staying fresh and transitioning summer pastels and vibrant patterns […]
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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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