A Tale of Two Doors: Elopement or Big White Wedding?

Jon Carpenter

Raelyn Ramey

September 5, 2024

If you’re trying to decide between having a big wedding or an intimate adventure, you’re in the right place.

How to Make a Small Wedding Still Feel Special

Kat

August 28, 2024

Sometimes, the most memorable nuptials are the simple and small ones. But small doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful, too.

Ask Alysia: Dress Dilemmas as a Plus Size Bride

Alysia Cole

Y Môr

August 15, 2024

Dress shopping can often be the most fun and exciting part of the wedding planning process, so I don’t blame you for wanting to dive right in! Before we even talk about the timeline, make sure first that you have a date set for your wedding, the venue booked and a budget planned out for the dress. The sweet spot for dress shopping is about 12–18 months before your wedding day.

When Two Become One (Not One Hundred)

Kat

Alexandria French

August 8, 2024

It’s often assumed that the bigger the wedding, the more stressful it might be to plan, but we’re not so sure that’s true. While planning any sort of wedding, you’re likely to come up against many hurdles along the way and eloping is no different! Whether you're still weighing up your options, or you’re firmly on the elopement path, my goal is to offer understanding, support and perhaps a bit of inspiration on how to get yourself through the unique course of obstacles an elopement can bring.

How to Have a Healthy Relationship with your Wedding Content

Jon Carpenter

Light My Love Photo & Film

July 31, 2024

These are dark times for the wedding world. Dark, dark times. If this were a Disney film, the mice would be in shackles, and there’d be a rooster crooning, “But not in Nottingham” from the corner of a stony cell. An idea has been growing slowly beneath our feet, in our peripheral, in the corners of our mind. A new-age abhorrence that has me scratching my weary dinosaur head with my little dinosaur claw. And with its arrival, we hit rock-bottom in our descent into a lake of vapidity. It is, without hyperbole, the final downfall of romance. I bring you: wedding content.

Is There a ‘Plus One’ in Your Bridal Party?

Guest Contributor

Jessi Mcdole Weddings

July 22, 2024

There will some people you wouldn’t dream of walking down the aisle without, but with others, it’s not so easy. So, how can you ensure you don’t end up with a ‘plus one’ in your wedding party?

How to Plan a Wedding That Will Keep Your Friends and Your Family Happy

Guest Contributor

Pasco

July 18, 2024

If you've picked up a copy of the new issue of the magazine, you will have seen Jessica and Huw's incredible Festival of Love meets Romeo + Juliet wedding which is featured inside. They didn't want to go a traditional or people pleasing route, and Jessica is here to share more about how they did it.

When “More!” Becomes Too Much

Rachel Darwin

Kimberly Tran

July 8, 2024

In many cases, when it comes to planning your rock n’ roll wedding, more is more is MORE. More cake? Yes please. More flowers? Don’t mind if I do! Another few inches on your glittery rainbow tie-dye veil? Just a few inches? Ha! Are you kidding? Give me another metre! Within the chaotic colourful cacophonous cornucopia of planning a wedding… it can be very easy to get completely carried away.

The Pressure of Procedures

Kat

Harri Bentley

June 28, 2024

In life, let alone when planning a wedding, the temptation to alter our natural appearance can be overwhelming. How do we walk that wafer-thin line between doing things out of self-love rather than because of self-hate?

The Pink Tax & The Hidden Costs of Being a Bride

Guest Contributor

Risky Exposure

June 18, 2024

The discovery of a Pink Tax – that is, additional and unnecessary costs specifically for women – or the very idea that being a woman is simply more expensive is not new. Anyone who has had the displeasure of purchasing sanitary items quadri-weekly for three decades at retail price will know the weight of that particular injustice.

Just Engaged? Here’s Your Five-Step Game Plan!

Kat

Karissa Russ & Co.

June 5, 2024

As you float back down to earth from proposal cloud nine, it's probably time to kickstart the wedding planning. While it isn’t always a super fun time (wrangling RSVPs, stressing over the budget, making a million decisions that all seem v. v. v important at this very moment!) we promise, there’s a lot of excitement and joy to be had too (dresses… cakes… flowers!)

Styling a Luxe Halloween Wedding

Guest Contributor

Kindred & Co. Weddings

June 4, 2024

A Halloween-inspired wedding isn’t just for the goths and the witches. If the turning colour of the leaves gives you that toasty feeling inside, an upmarket twist on an autumnal theme could be perfect for you!

Creating an Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

Kat

Brooke Johnson Photo

May 16, 2024

Have you ever been to see a band at a festival and been a bit underwhelmed by the experience? A lot of this can be because nobody helped them properly translate their sound and visuals for an outdoor gig. Some experiences work better inside, but that doesn’t have to be the case for your wedding ceremony!

Five Modern Wedding Ceremony Rituals You Might Not Have Thought Of

Guest Contributor

Laura Diliberto Photo

May 8, 2024

Weddings are becoming more and more personalised, with no two weddings you go to quite the same. But how can you bring this personalisation to the ceremony? With a celebrant wedding, the possibilities are endless and the more creative you and your celebrant are, the more unique and personal your ritual might be. There are some more traditional rituals like handfasting or union candle rituals, which can be very beautiful and meaningful. But why not try something a little more offbeat - here are five ideas to get you started!

Ask Alysia: Shop Local for Your Wedding Outfit

Kat

Arianna Belle

May 3, 2024

Help! I ordered what I thought was the same dress I tried on in store for cheaper online, but when it came in it’s nothing like the picture!

Pre-Wedding Jitters? How to Warm Up Your Cold Feet

Jon Carpenter

Angel’s Lovers

April 24, 2024

Wedding day jitters aren’t to be taken lightly. The guilt, the self-doubt, the midnight anxiety. You know what? Let’s just say it how it is, you’re going through some serious shit here. So, for the next few minutes, I’m gonna try and be as positive, calm and reassuring as possible. Like someone might talk to a horse that’s about to bolt.

The Nightmare Wedding Guest

Rachel Darwin

Claire Roige

April 18, 2024

Any couple planning their wedding can exercise control over the napkins, the choice of wine, the four different flavour combinations of the cake. But, how can we properly prepare ourselves for one of the scariest monsters a couple can contend with at their wedding… the nightmare guest?

Ask Alysia: Pushing Bridal Boundaries

Alysia Cole

Bohemian Rose

April 4, 2024

How do I wear a colourful dress but still feel bridal?

Expectations vs Reality: The Emotional Ups and Downs of Wedding Planning

Guest Contributor

Leesha Williams

March 27, 2024

Wedding planning is often portrayed as a blissful journey towards a perfect day, but the reality can be far from it. Join licensed therapist (and bride-to-be) Tasha Bailey as she shares an honest insight into some of the emotional challenges you might experience along the way.

Five Reasons to Ditch the Traditional Engagement Ring

Guest Contributor

March 12, 2024

You've probably heard the saying “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but as a jeweller, I have to disagree, and so do a growing number of jewellery lovers. The traditional solitaire diamond is falling out of fancy with many modern couples. This is especially true among those who value a more ethical approach or who don’t feel the need to play by others’ rules.