Melbourne Wedding & Bride

Immerse yourself in almost 400 pages of unmissable wedding advice from Melbourne’s esteemed wedding suppliers. Brimming with more than sixty pages of incredible bridal fashion, alongside mouth-watering cakes and floral arrangements to inspire, this winter wonderland edition pays homage to the dedicated suppliers who bring such celebrations to life. From countless iconic displays of love in the chapter of Real Weddings, to choosing the perfect ballroom venue and writing those all-important vows – it’s the bridal guide you need alongside you, as you prepare for the celebration of a lifetime.

EDITOR’S Letter

Melbourne Wedding & Bride

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

SOMETHING Borrowed • There’s nothing quite like the magic of a wedding, where two lovers commit to sharing their lives together. The stardust behind this special day, however, is lovingly and deliberately crafted by a team of experts. Sharing their pearls of wisdom and career inspiration with Bethany Hayes, this selection of wedding experts offers each reader their own day-in-the-life tales and favourite wedding moments in the apt form of something old and something borrowed.

Keren Loyer • CIVIL MARRIAGE CELEBRANT

Greg Demaria • CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF DOLCE VITA PHOTOGRAPHY

Kate Egan • DIRECTOR OF ZIVA WEDDING DRESSES

Kate Farzaneh • EVENT PLANNER, STYLIST AND FLORIST AT L’EDEN

Against The Odds

ONE FOR THE Family

Real WEDDINGS • Each one unique, fourteen newlywed couples share their love stories and reveal their planning secrets

Bridal Fashion Forecast • Despite a shaky start to the 2020s, bridal fashion has continued to thrive, with daring designs and intricate details that encompass both modernity and elegance. Here, Kirrily Ireland speaks with Olivia Waters, owner and designer of Olivia Waters Couture, to discuss the evolution of wedding gowns and what bridal fashion trends we can expect to see over the next decade.

EVERLASTING Elegance • SURROUNDED BY REGAL, RENAISSANCE-STYLE ARCHITECTURE WHILE GIVING A NOSTALGIC NODTOTHE LIKES OF AUDREY HEPBURN AND GRACE KELLY, THIS CURATED COLLECTION OF STRIKING SILHOUETTES AND MESMERISING DESIGNS EMBODIES UNDISPUTED WINTER ELEGANCE.

RUSTIC Wonderland • Journey down the rabbit hole to a heavenly homestead. Amidst pristine gardens and manicured lawns, be enveloped in this display of decadent details.

Untamed • UNAPOLOGETICALLY HERSELF, THE MODERN BRIDE NEEDS NO EXPLANATION. PAIRED WITH CONFIDENCE AND A SPARKLE IN HER EYE, THESE BOLD, ALLURING DESIGNS ARE THE PERFECT MATCH FOR A POWERFUL WOMAN.

BRIDAL FASHION

BROW THIS WAY • WANT PERFECTLY BOLD EYEBROWS ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY? EXPLORE THIS RANGE OF AWESOME EYEBROW PRODUCTS AND GET SCULPTING FOR A FLAWLESSLY FRAMED FACE.

Head(piece) Over Heels In Love • From bold jumpsuits to daring two-piece sets, throughout the years bridal fashion has broken free from the confines of tradition and has evolved to encompass a range of looks – and so too has the world of bridal accessories. Here, Emma Warner Allen discusses how various headpieces can effectively elevate your look on your wedding day, with the help of Parisima Kouklan, designer and owner of Veils of Melbourne.

THE SCENT-ER OF ATTENTION • LUXURIATE IN THIS ARRAY OF STUNNING SCENTS AND YOUR FROCK WON’T BE THE ONLY THING GRABBING THE ATTENTION OF YOUR GUESTS ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY.

BRIDAL ACCESSORIES

Cut to Perfection • While you may already be the prized jewel in the eyes of your partner, your jewellery, much like your relationship, will stand the test of time – so it is important that you are as happy and confident in your choice of jewellery...