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September 24, 2026

How to Write (and Cut Down) Your Wedding Guest List

Just a small wedding with close family and friends…about 50, perhaps? But wait…what about their partners? And cousins? Cousins’ partners? Before you know it, your intimate guest list has exploded and tripled in numbers. The easiest way to write your…

September 1, 2026

Wedding party drama: when to shrink (or skip) the lineup

Three on each side, matching dresses, a 24/7 group chat. For a long time, that has been the default shape of an Australian wedding, and many couples embraced this (for good reason – often this was a fab situation). However,…

Planning a Winter Wedding: Expert Tips & Advice

There is something undeniably special about a winter wedding. The glow of candlelight, richer colour palettes, layered fashion, cosy celebrations and the feeling of bringing everyone closer together all create an atmosphere that feels entirely its own. Yet for many…

Wedding Stylist: Worth the Investment or Something You Can DIY?

Between Pinterest boards, TikTok takes, Instagram saves and countless wedding blogs, it’s never been easier to gather inspiration for your wedding day. But when it comes to bringing that vision to life, many couples find themselves asking the same question:…

Move the date, keep the vision: the case for a midweek wedding

Undoubtedly, for many couples there’s a moment in your wedding planning where the budget makes you want to cry. Every line you consider cutting is attached to something you care about: the food, the florals, the photographer whose posts you’ve…

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…

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