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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Top 10 Questions To Ask At A Venue Open Day
Two of the biggest decisions when planning your wedding are where to hold your ceremony and reception. Fortunately, many venues […]
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Dance Tips for the Nervous Groom
Image by Lara Hotz Photography via Chloe & Steen’s Elegant Carriageworks Wedding The first dance. It’s a beautiful tradition made more incredible by […]
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Deciding When To End Your Reception
Image by DJ: Plus! Entertainment There are many options available to end your reception in a memorable way. Some couples […]
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Top Reasons To Hire A Professional Wedding MC
When it comes to planning a wedding reception, I often find that the role of a MC is often underestimated. […]
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The Importance Of Good Reception Lighting
Most couples dismiss lighting when it comes to styling their wedding reception, thinking that the standard venue lights will ‘do’. […]
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Gentlemens Lounge
Image by Half Orange Photography You may not be overly interested in helping with all the finer details of the […]
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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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The After Dark Issue

Weddings take on a special magic after sunset. Think city lights, candlelit tables, bold night photography, and unexpected moments.

This month, we celebrate all that’s moody, sparkling, and unforgettable.

The fun that only happens when the sun goes down.

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“Hey Mr. DJ”- What Are The Ultimate Dance Floor Crowd Pleasers?
Being a hopeless romantic who loves love, being able to do what I do is a dream come true. Weddings […]
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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
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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