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These Are The 2024 Wedding Trends You Can Expect to See

Trends come and go… but as far as these ones go, we hope they’re here to stay. Read on for 12 of our fave wedding trends that you can expect to see in wedding seasons to come.

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The Ultimate Wine Guide For Every Wedding Season: What Wines To Serve (And How Much)

Sure, weddings are first and foremost about love but they’re also about showing guests a good time and there’s a fair assumption that there will be wine served – and plenty of it. Hence we’ve put together our ultimate wine guide that covers what wines are most suited to the season you’re getting married in and how to calculate how much wine you will need to ensure no one is left feeling thirsty.

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OPINION: Does The ‘Wedding Tax’ Actually Exist? Yes (And No)

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Planning An Outdoor Wedding? Read This.

What could be more romantic and magical than an open-air soiree with your loved ones? Outdoor weddings are hard to top – if the conditions are right. Read on to learn how to choose the location and timing of your alfresco wedding, along with a host of other top tips.

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Get Wed: The Wedding Planning Book for Zero Regrets

If you’re looking the best wedding planning book on the market*, Get Wed is your tome. It’s more of a must-have tool for any couple wanting to know how to plan a wedding that says ‘this is us’ (*biased but well-researched opinion).

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What To Do If You’re Second-Guessing Your Wedding Dress

We love pizza but if we were to eat it everyday, the infatuation we have for this classic culinary delight would fade pretty fast. It’s the same with wedding dresses – you look at the same garment every day for months and it eventually becomes less palatable. If you’re second-guessing your wedding dress, you must read this.

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Will Wedding Venues Negotiate Price?

Weddings are notoriously expensive, and at time when many couples are feeling financially pinched (or otherwise just a bit baffled by the sums), it reasons that they’re curious to know: will wedding venues negotiate price? Here’s our response.

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How To Plan A Pet-Friendly Wedding

You know what they say about people and their pets (loyal companion, best friend etc.). It’s a relationship like no other and for many engaged couples, planning a pet-friendly wedding feels like a logical choice. If this is you, here’s some things to consider.

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STYLED SHOOT: Romantic Micro-Wedding (Literally) on the Water

Get ready to re-think whatever wedding plans you have in motion. This micro wedding venue on Sydney’s Pittwater is an absolute gem and we’ve put together a styled shoot to show you just how special a celebration here can be.

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Why Is Wedding Planning Stressful?

When it comes to wedding planning, the stakes are sky high. You’ve got one shot to pull off THE best day of your life. Yikes. It’s a lot of pressure – even Bridechillas often crack. Here we provide some insights around why wedding planning is stressful and some practical strategies to cope.

Inspiration

24 Best Short Wedding Dresses of 2024

For any bride wanting to make a fashion statement in 2024, short wedding dresses are it. From structured bodices and puffball-inspired skirts to classic, strapless silhouettes any style goes. What matters is the length of the hemline.

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Nine of the Best Wedding Venues in Orange, NSW

We don’t have a bad word to say about Orange – a beautiful country town not too far from Sydney. It’s why we think more people should get married here and as a little nudge, we’ve put together a list of the region’s best wedding venues.

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REAL WEDDING: Tiarne + Brandon – BoxGrove

Country weddings used to conjure up images of hessian table runners and guests dancing The Nutbush. Now, couples like Tiarne and Brandon are putting a more modern spin on things by bringing a bit of fancy to some of the most beautiful country NSW wedding venues.

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Are wedding planners worth it?

Some people light up when they see a long to-do list. Others look for the nearest escape. But the decision of whether wedding planners are worth it isn’t just to do with your personality type. Let’s dive a little deeper.

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11 of the best country NSW wedding venues

We’re sharing the best NSW country wedding venues. These are unique properties that serve couples everything we love about Australia on a silver spoon alongside city-level luxury. No wonder they’re so popular.

non-traditional wedding

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Non-traditional things I did at my wedding

As human beings, we’re wired to want to fit in. It can feel hard to step away from “normal” wedding traditions, but as one bride discovered, it can also be very liberating. Read on to discover what non-traditional things Sophie Jay Nelson incorporated into her wedding day.

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10 of the Best Sydney Wedding After-Party Venues

They say all good things must come to an end but we’re cracking that myth wide open. More couples are choosing to have a wedding after-party to keep the celebrations rolling on well into the wee hours. And anyone tying the knot in Sydney is in luck – these 10 late-night venues have mastered the art of entertainment.

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A pep talk for any person planning on wearing a wedding dress, ever.

It’s not shocking that you might feel a decent-sized amount of self-imposed pressure when it comes to choosing a wedding dress. We hope that this little bit of retrospective musing from a past bride (and Wedshed co-founder) might help temper the stakes.

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Real Weddings

REAL WEDDING: Casey + Matt – Skimstone Wines

Casey and Matt’s Mudgee wedding shone a light on everything that’s good about this popular winemaking region: breathtaking scenery, exceptionally good fermented grapes and unique venues that serve up good old country hospitality in spades. Mudgee, you have our heart.

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Sydney’s Best “Intermission” Wedding Venue

The risk of leaving your guests to occupy themselves for the hours in-between your ceremony and reception is that they’ll be ready for bed by the time your reception rolls around. The antidote? A fabulous intermission wedding venue. And we’ve found just the one.

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Planning A Marquee Wedding? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Planning a marquee wedding? Good for you. It’s a great way to create a practical and completely customised space but it’s worth knowing a few things before you dive in. Here’s some tips from people in the biz.

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Inspiration

“Clustered grazing”: the new wedding food trend for 2024

Long live the wedding grazing board – but make way for its new incarnation: the “clustered grazing table” – a trending and stylish adaptation on the original.

Real Weddings

REAL WEDDING: Sarah + Jason – Seacliff House

From now on, whenever we talk about kicking wedding goals, we’ll be pointing at Sarah and Jason. This couple (alongside some very gifted vendors) created a south coast wedding that was a total vibe. Cocktails, a cake the size of a small bath, a killer venue and an epic surprise for all their guests, this day had it all.

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How to Overcome Social Media Pressure When Planning Your Wedding

Social media has is perks when it comes to wedding planning but it also has its pitfalls. For engaged couples, there’s a subliminal message that their wedding should look a certain way, which can create a lot of confusion and overwhelm. Here are some tips on how to stay in your own ‘lane’ when planning a wedding in the age of social media.

Inspiration

The Top Five Wedding Catering Trends For 2024

If food is the language of love, then we should all pay attention to what the talented ‘ Culinarians’ from Gathar predict will be the top wedding catering trends for 2024. Spoiler alert: it involves pasta wheels.

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