Aisle Talk
Your front-row seat to pop-culture weddings and aisle-worthy fashion moments.
AFL’s Off-Season of “I Do’s”
Weddings, wine and familiar faces in love — the 2025 AFL off-season is looking the goods. The September siren may have sounded, but for a few, the celebrations have rolled on well beyond the final bounce.
Leading the charge in WA, Fremantle’s Andy Brayshaw has married longtime love Lizzie Stock in a beautiful Swan Valley celebration — an elegant affair filled with sunshine, laughter and plenty of notable faces among the crowd. Meanwhile, back in Melbourne, Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb wed influencer Lexi Mary in a fashion-forward city ceremony that blended high style with personal flair (and a couple of dress changes to die for!).
Sydney Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy and partner Rachael Wertheim exchanged vows at Kingsbrook Estate in South Australia, where the understated vineyard backdrop matched the couple’s modern-romantic aesthetic.
The newlywed wave continued with Carlton’s Nic Newman marrying Samantha Paterson at Pt Leo Estate. Essendon’s Peter Wright tying the knot with Ellie Holmes, and Bulldogs All-Australian Bailey Dale marrying Erin Meade in a lush Moama celebration.
From vineyards to city skylines, AFL’s finest are making this off-season one to remember. Watch this space – with engagement season just getting started, something tells us this summer is set to sparkle.
Images via Instagram.
Love in the Limelight: The 2025 engagements that got us talking
2025 has already shown us that love is very much in the air — from megastar partnerships to off-the-grid surprises, this year’s engagement announcements have brought sparkle in spades. The algorithm has done its thing and we’re here to share some of the year’s headline acts.
Zendaya & Tom Holland
Arguably the soft launch of the year. Zendaya confirmed the rumours in early January with a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it ring reveal — the internet did not blink.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
Calling it now: the cultural reset of 2025. After months of will-they-won’t-they media frenzy, the pop supernova and NFL star confirmed their engagement in August — sending Swifties and sports fans alike into emotional overtime.
Liam Hemsworth & Gabriella Brooks
Our Aussie heartthrob is back in the headlines — this time with model and long-time partner Gabriella Brooks, after quietly proposing in Byron Bay.
Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodríguez
Football royalty meets runway glam — and a ring to match. Ronaldo proposed with a jaw-dropping oval-cut diamond estimated in the multi-million-dollar range. The global powerhouse couple sealed the deal after more than eight years together.
Dua Lipa & Callum Turner
Music meets the movies in this low-key-turned-high-impact romance. The pair reportedly celebrated with a chic but intimate soirée in Paris — because, of course.
Camila Mendes & Rudy Mancuso
Riverdale meets YouTube. These two announced their engagement with matching Insta posts and the promise of some seriously stylish wedding inspo to follow.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte & Pip Loth
Aussie icon Nat Bass stole hearts at home and abroad when she posted a tender video of her Niagara Falls proposal to partner Pip. We love this happy ending.
As 2025 delivers on the engagement front – consider this your sneak peek. Keep your eye on this aisle for all the star-studded wedding inspo to come.
Winning Looks: Melbourne Cup Carnival Serving Some Serious Style Cues
Beginning with Derby Day’s signature monochrome palette, the trackside style at this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival quickly turned into a treasure trove of bridal inspiration. From sculptural lace to sleek tailoring and detachable capes, here’s a look at who brought aisle-worthy energy to the turf:
Rebecca Judd – J’Aton Couture
Sculptural white lace, opera gloves, soft volume and a wide-brimmed hat: Bec delivered couture bride energy with race-day drama.
Nadia Bartel – Effie Kats
Clean lines and minimalist tailoring in pure white. Effortless and polished, Nadia yet again proves that less really can do more.
Annalise Dalins – Manning Cartell
A strapless white mini with a chic satin finish — the perfect “second look” or hens-to-reception switch-up.
Michelle Monaghan – Altuzarra (dress) & Magda Butrym (hat)
A ruched cream column with a sculptural hat to match. Subtle and refined, yet red-carpet ready.
Erin Holland – J’Aton Couture
Form-fitting and creamy with quiet luxury at its core — Erin embodied modern wedding minimalism with polish.
Brit Selwood – Toni Maticevski
A fluid cream gown with a detachable cape: elegant and editorial. Brides, take note — capes are having a major moment.
Moraya Wilson – Alin Le’Kal and Wendy Scully Millinery
A sculptural white gown by Alin Le’ Kal, finished with long black gloves for high-contrast glamour. A floor-length moment made for brides who want elegance with edge.
Sylvia Jeffreys – Rebecca Vallance
Volume sleeves, high-neck lace collar, and a chic bow — a beautifully romantic riff on vintage bridal dressing with a modern finish.
Brit Selwood – Toni Maticevski (Oaks Day)
This softest pink, sculptural floor length gown gives fashion forward elegance in a contemporary silhouette. Modern bridal with a chic twist.
All images via Instagram
