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Boho Meets Country Wedding on the Bride’s Family Farm

Kat

Wilson and Lewis

September 29, 2020

Alice and Tom’s wedding was so uniquely them! Married on Alice's family property in Clare Valley, South Australia, they included nods to some of their geeky favourites, namely Dungeons and Dragons and the Princess Bride, as well as boho elements such as Alice's Reclamation Designs dress, the black floral bridesmaid dresses (worn with boots) and the native Australian flowers in the bouquets.
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Spooky, Skeleton-Filled Boston Wedding

Kat

Jemima Richards

September 28, 2020

Elizabeth and Nicholas embraced their wedding being just days after Halloween, on November 3rd, by leaning into a spooky theme. They had a super intimate ceremony with just 10 guests on the stairs of the Dane Estate just outside of Boston, followed by a reception with under 100 guests, Elizabeth wore her mother's wedding gown which her mum altered into a tea length dress that was more her style. Her veil was even made from left over lace from the original dress.
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A Relaxed Boho Summer Wedding

Kat

Dale Weeks

September 25, 2020

When the bride works in events, you KNOW her wedding is going to be flawlessly put together. Akilah was adamant she didn't want a themed day ("even the word theme perturbs us a little!" she said) but she and Richard were naturally drawn to things that worked together, which was only solidified when they found their venue, The Barn at Bury Court in Farnham. They incorporated elements like candle and lots of flowers which created a low key, yet perfectly cohesive day,
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Dealing with Fatphobia on your Wedding Day & Beyond

Harri Rose

Imogen Forte for Anti Diet Riot Club

September 24, 2020

2020 always felt like it was going to be numerologically significant number, didn’t it? I think it’s fair to say that it’s really not disappointing us! We are living through a bizarre and surreal moment in history, one that could be straight out of a Hollywood movie. While I’ve been heartened by the rise in community spirit, and have been so grateful that technology has lessened the impact of isolation (the internet, as always, proving to be a creative hotbed for humour), I have found myself despairing at the onslaught of exercise videos, healthy cooking advice and the normalisation of fatphobic ‘jokes’ and memes.
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Colourful & Artistic Australian Wedding with a Parade

Sophie Cooke

Dr Excelsiors

September 21, 2020

With the dress code for the day ‘try to outshine us!’ you just know you’ve got a fun, colourful wedding on your hands! Anna and Alex were inspired by 'everything and anything' for their October wedding held in Redfern, Australia. “We only paid attention to traditions that we cared about and agreed with, so we left out a lot of things that people are used to seeing at weddings,” Anna said.
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Wedding Planning Advice

The Soundtrack of Love: How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Music

Jon Carpenter

Alyssa Foster

July 22, 2025

Music is the language of us all. It is the Great Mood Bringer, the Atmosphere Creator, the Immortal Setter of Tones. It’s what makes us cry at the start of Up, and at the end of Forrest Gump. It gives you the power to bring every guest to their feet, or have them sobbing in the aisle. And when you’re crafting your wedding day ‘experience’, it’s the most powerful tool at your disposal - more than the speeches, styling, and stationery combined.
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Diversity in Bridal – Are We Going Backwards?

Kat

Maggie Sottero

July 21, 2025

There was a moment, not too long ago, when it felt like the bridal industry might finally be waking up. In 2020, the push for inclusivity hit a much-needed tipping point. The Black Lives Matter movement forced many of us to acknowledge what had long been true: representation in bridal - especially for Black, mixed and non-white couples - was sorely lacking. Around the same time, body diversity started to gain traction too. Brands began hiring larger models, offering extended sample sizes, and showing dresses on more than just one very specific body type.
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The Best Wedding Venues in Las Vegas for Alternative Couples

Kat

July 3, 2025

Whether you want retro kitsch, desert drama, or a quickie with flair, Vegas has you covered. One of the best things about getting married in Vegas is the freedom. You actually don't need a chapel or specific wedding venue at all; you could get married on the street if you wanted to! But if you are looking for a tried and true space that will be used to working with alt couples like you, here are our favourites:
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Las Vegas Weddings

The Best Wedding Venues in Las Vegas for Alternative Couples

Kat

July 3, 2025

Whether you want retro kitsch, desert drama, or a quickie with flair, Vegas has you covered. One of the best things about getting married in Vegas is the freedom. You actually don't need a chapel or specific wedding venue at all; you could get married on the street if you wanted to! But if you are looking for a tried and true space that will be used to working with alt couples like you, here are our favourites:
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Tattooed Weddings

A Private Joshua Tree Elopement with Edge

Kat

Love and Lattitudes

July 22, 2025

Vegas natives Sara and Anthony decided to marry away from the neon lights, wanting something a bit quieter, that felt more like them. They had visited the park together many times so when it came time to plan their wedding, they knew it would be the perfect place. They even booked the same AirBnB that they stayed in on their very first trip together. “We wanted our theme to be a mix of our love of the desert, our Vegas roots, and a little edge,” they explained. “The inspiration was ultimately the things we love and who we are.”
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Organic Bohemian Wedding with Earthy Elements

Kat

Laura Wills

July 16, 2025

Set against the dark timber of a black barn, Gabrielle and Ross' wedding day featured textured florals, stone-cut signage, and a timeline designed to feel relaxed. They skipped the altar line-up, seating their closest people in the front row instead. They also didn't want to say long vows in front of an audience so those were shared privately earlier in the day. Their main ceremony lasted just five minutes. “It felt incredibly special to share that intimate moment between the two of us alone reminiscing on the six years we’ve spent together", the bride said.
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Gothic Weddings

Gothic Wedding: Embrace Dark Elegance with Faux Flowers

Guest Contributor

July 3, 2025

There’s no one way to be goth. Some of us were raised on fantasy novels and Victorian mourning gowns. Some of us still listen to Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge on repeat. Others just feel most themselves in black, with a little lace and a lot of eyeliner. Whether you’re leaning medieval, romantic, emo, soft goth or something in between, a gothic wedding is about choosing aesthetic over tradition and owning the mood that feels most like you.
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Gothic Romance on the Beach

Kat

Rust and Bark

June 25, 2025

t's not often you see gothic inspired weddings on white sand beaches, but that's exactly what felt right for Koleen and Tay. Both hairstylists with the same February birthday (!) they chose a private stretch of Mexican coast because Koleen had always dreamed of getting married by the ocean wearing black. Tying the knot the day before Halloween, right in the middle of Día de Muertos celebrations, it was the perfect setting for them.
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Photo Shoots

Goddess Meets Gladiator: A Fine Art Elopement for Modern Mythology

Kat

Smoke and the Sea

June 17, 2025

Every now and then, a shoot lands in our inbox that makes us want to scream YESSSSSS and throw our laptops across the room in pure excitement. This is one of those shoots. It’s not just visually stunning, it’s visionary. Bold, sculptural, mythic and modern all at once. A wedding editorial that doesn’t just break the mould - it tosses it into a volcano and dances in the ashes.
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