Western Australia Wedding & Bride

Explore 300 pages of incredible advice from Western Australia’s top wedding suppliers. Bridal consultants weigh in on the roaring 2020s decade of bridal fashion ahead, alongside more than forty pages of stellar gowns from picturesque fashion shoots. Get to know the catalyst for a career in weddings for four trusted suppliers, and immerse yourself in a heart-warming chapter of Real Weddings – each couple with a unique love story and wedding to inspire. From putting a pop-up wedding together to a sublime destination wedding, it’s the perfect read before those all important words, ‘I do’.

EDITOR’S Letter

Western Australia Wedding & Bride

Bridal NEWS • From upcoming events to much-anticipated store openings, here’s insight into the happenings of the local wedding industry.

THE GRAINS THAT Bind us • At the heart of every wedding, big or small, is the ceremony. This symbolic joining of two halves is what marriage is truly all about – and there are many ways to make your ceremony unique to you. Civil celebrant Joleen Watson of Rituals by Joleen offers many spiritual and sentimental rituals that can be implemented into your wedding. Here, Bridget Armitage of Western Australia Wedding & Bride sits down with Watson to discuss one of these unique ceremonies: the sand ritual.

Drawing You In • A wedding is a very personal and intimate affair where all your most loved and cherished people come together to celebrate you and your partner’s connection. While the attendance of these people is often captured in the form of photographs and videos, there is another memento that you can take home that you may not have considered: caricature art. Exploring the world of caricature art and how it can liven up your wedding, editor for Western Australia Wedding & Bride, Robin Harper, sits down with Marion Vanhaecke from Marion Le Crayon to discuss her unique and exciting profession.

ELEVATED Ambiance • Few elements can impact the success of your wedding day like a venue can. It influences so many aspects of the celebration, from the visual style to the activities to the number of guests, and for this reason, it’s crucial that you select a location that serves your needs and vision. Only a few special places tick all the boxes, striking a balance between gorgeous setting, convenient locality and modern amenities, and Darlington Estate is one such place. To find out why this stunning location is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Perth, Tabitha Lancaster of Western Australia Wedding & Bride talks to Megan Fraser, Darlington Estate’s wedding and functions administrator, to explore the vast services it offers and the charm of its aesthetic.

Real WEDDINGS • Each one unique, these newlywed couples recount the stories of their weddings and share tips and tricks on what made their day truly extraordinary.

BEACH BABE • SOAK IN THE SUMMER AND EMBRACE THE SUNSHINE WITH THESE PRODUCTS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR A WARM-WEATHER BRIDE.

Coordination Is Key • How your bridal party is styled forms a huge part of the overall aesthetic of your wedding day. So, it’s only natural that you’ll want to create a harmonious and complementary look that allows each member of the wedding party to shine alongside you. Here, Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Jacqueline Foy sits down with Nicola Hawker, owner of Confetti Occasions, to discuss finding the perfect dress, and how to add elegance and unity to your bridal party to tie everything together for the big day.

LOVE IS IN THE Air • With luxury views of the glittering Swan River, the glamorous and elegant bride showcases sleek and sophisticated looks from Perth’s finest. Indulge in these stunning designs.

Summer time Serenity • The cicadas sing and the sun smiles upon the bride’s joyous day. See how she poses amongst the picturesque landscape, as...