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June 23, 2026

Beyond the Brochure: The Questions Worth Asking on a Wedding Venue Tour

You’ve fallen down the Pinterest rabbit hole. You’ve saved approximately 4,000 wedding venue photos and watched literal days worth of WedTok. And now you’re finally booking venue tours. Exciting? Absolutely. But while it’s easy to focus on the obvious questions…

Heritage vs modern wedding venues: which suits your style?

You’ve probably scrolled past hundreds of venue photos by now — gorgeous, lush gardens, architectural spaces with sweeping views, converted barns with original timber beams, and minimalist galleries with polished floors and floor-to-ceiling glass. And somewhere between the save and…

February 26, 2026

How to spot wedding vendor red flags before you book.

What are wedding vendor red flags? Choosing your wedding vendors is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. After all, this curated team of professionals is responsible for bringing your vision and the atmosphere of your day to life. Nearly…

February 26, 2026

How to make a ceremony feel personal (not cringe!)

How do you make a wedding ceremony feel personal? A ceremony feels personal when it’s authentic – when the people, words, and moments genuinely reflect who you are as a couple. This doesn’t necessarily require grand gestures or performative elements.…

February 24, 2026

Wedding planning questions answered by industry experts

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…

February 5, 2026

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue

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…

December 22, 2025

12 top tips for the newly engaged

So, you’re engaged – congratulations! We hope you’re soaking up that just-engaged glow. Along with the excitement, it’s completely normal for a touch of overwhelm to creep in too. If you’re wondering where to even begin now that it’s…

December 2, 2025

Seven ways to make your wedding venue work best for you, from the experts at Lakeside Pavilion, Albert Park.

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,…

October 29, 2025

Top tips for Writing Personalised Vows

So, your wedding day has almost arrived and the excitement is starting to set in, only to be followed by the realisation that it’s time to start writing your very own wedding vows. Wedding vows are such a magical and…

September 1, 2025

Beyond bomboniere: wedding favour alternatives that actually matter to guests.

The traditional wedding favour sits in that peculiar space between obligation and afterthought; couples feel they should provide something, guests politely accept whatever arrives at their place setting, and many items find their way to charity shops within months.…

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