Reception 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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Reception Wisdom

Wondering how to host an amazing wedding reception? Our wedding vendors share all their knowledge!

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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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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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What Happens Between “I Do” and the Last Dance”
  Celebrant and MC, Zee Scott has a front row view of the emotional journey that unfolds across a wedding […]
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The Best Parts of a Wedding Happen After Dark
  A wedding doesn’t end once the formalities are over. In many ways, it’s only just getting started. As the […]
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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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How Candlelight Changes the Way Your Wedding Feels
  Before your guests notice the flowers or the table settings, they’ll feel the room. And that feeling is almost […]
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Candles, Mood and Magic: Styling Your Reception After Dark
  If you’ve ever wondered how some reception tables look like they were lifted straight from a dream, chances are […]
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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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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: Brett Scapin, The Wedding That Never Left Home
  It’s time for another instalment of Behind the Shot, where we ask a photographer to share one of their […]
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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 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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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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