The Refectory – new venue launch

As we entered the softly intentional, effortlessly chic atelier of Carte Blanche Bride, I was immediately taken by the hero image of the collection – a bride, veiled and beset by gold gilding, hauntingly staring back from within the frame. There’s something arresting about her gaze, something that holds you…

Planning a wedding comes with endless questions – and conflicting advice from every direction. We asked some of Victoria’s leading wedding vendors to answer the most common wedding planning dilemmas, from ceremony-to-reception timing to late-night snack decisions. Here’s their expert advice on creating a seamless celebration with guest experience in…

There’s a particular kind of couple who walk into Black Finch’s Lilac Palace gallery in Collingwood. They know what they don’t want: same-same solitaires, gendered assumptions, jewellery that looks like everyone else’s Instagram feed. What they do want is harder to articulate – until they find it here. This is…

If there’s one decision that shapes the entire feel of your wedding, it’s the venue. It sets the tone for your entire day, influences your guest count, shapes your styling, and determines how the whole celebration flows. It’s also likely one of the biggest line items in your budget. No…

Finding a stunning venue in Melbourne isn’t hard, but knowing what’s required to make your plans work well and your vision come to life, is a different situation. That’s where expertise and experience are invaluable. Layout & logistics: Think flow, not fit. The biggest mistake couples make is trying to…

Step through Coombe Yarra Valley’s hedges and you’ll understand why authentic heritage gives quiet luxury and premium experiences. This isn’t manufactured ambience or Instagram-ready backdrops. It’s Dame Nellie Melba’s actual home, with William Guilfoyle’s century-old gardens and the kind of lived-in elegance that only comes from 115 years of…