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Tanya + Jeremy - Blue Wren Farm

Tanya + Jeremy - Blue Wren Farm

This couple celebrated their love with a weekend-long wedding in Mudgee with stunning countryside views, a blank canvas reception space, on-site accommodation and a dream team of vendors.

How To Plan A Wedding When The World Feels Like It's Falling Apart

How To Plan A Wedding When The World Feels Like It's Falling Apart

One minute you're looking at bridesmaid dresses, the next you're seeing entire cities destroyed. The world feels like it's lost its mind and planning a wedding right now can feel conflicting. Here are some insights and tips that will help.

Briony and Lachlan - Rowlee Wines

Briony + Lachlan - Rowlee Wines

Five-star food and wine, live music and a good old fashioned meat raffle, this couple's country NSW wedding was less about having *all the things* and more about having fun and doing things their way.

Kelsey and Kenneth - Lindesay House

Kelsey + Kenneth - Lindesay House

A beach-chic Bridgerton garden party? Say less.

Real wedding: Phil + Sarah - The Epicurean Emu Bottom

Phil + Sarah - The Epicurean Emu Bottom

Set among gum trees and rustic charm in Victoria’s oldest homestead, this Melbourne wedding was all about fun, food served family-style (and one show-stopping gown).

Real Wedding: Abbey + Michael - Rowlee Wines

Abbey + Michael - Rowlee Wines

An exquisite winery wedding venue, postcard worthy views, live music and all kinds of alcohol - the chance of this wedding being anything but a good time was zero.

Mayfield Vineyard winery wedding venue NSW

Emma + James - Mayfield Vineyard

Mayfield Vineyard's new(ish) event space added an extra dose of bedazzlement to this already stunning NSW winery wedding.

12 European-style Wedding Venues in NSW

12 European-style Wedding Venues in NSW

Keen on the idea of a wedding in Europe but not quite as enthusiastic about the logistics, costs and travel involved? Check out these 12 European style wedding venues in NSW.

A perfectly planned elopement in Byron Bay, NSW

Jaime + Ebony - Salty Doors

This couple kept their Byron Bay elopement a secret from everyone. Their tongue-biting abilities meant their day was exactly how they hoped it would be (intimate, personal, fun... etc.).

Jack + Morgan Real Wedding - Cactus Country

Jack + Morgan - Cactus Country

Tying the knot at the largest cactus field in the southern hemisphere, rebranding an entire motel and having McDonald's custom wrap and deliver 250 cheeseburgers... nuff said.

Just married feels at La Vigna's sandstone chapel in the Hunter Valley.

Bronte + Sam - La Vigna Estate

Very pretty and incredibly fun, Bronte and Sam put most of their energy towards creating a memorable and laid-back experience for their guests.

Georgina and Nick marry at Mimosa Wines, NSW

Georgina + Nick - Mimosa Wines

Georgina and Nick nailed their NSW wedding with a wedding party entrance like no other, a venue with 5-star food and views and vibes that were HIGH.

REAL WEDDING: Rhianon + Daniel - Rowlee Wines

REAL WEDDING: Rhianon + Daniel - Rowlee Wines

Rhianon and Daniel's romance began with a chance encounter on the other side of the world, but their wedding took place back home in Australia, with a beautiful celebration at Rowlee Wines - one of the dreamiest wedding venues in NSW.

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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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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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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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REAL WEDDING: Georgie + Tom – Mimosa Wines

If you need some guidance on how to plan an epic celebration, look no further than Georgie and Tom’s far south coast wedding. With a standout team of vendors, a spectacular venue and plenty of good vibes, this one belongs on everybody’s Pinterest board.

ELOPEMENT: Josie + Tim – Kimpton Margot Sydney

ELOPEMENT: Josie + Tim – Kimpton Margot Sydney

Both musicians, Josie and Tim discovered pretty quickly that they shared more than just a love of music. Their spark was obvious and after years of playing gigs at other people’s weddings, they decided it was their turn to play the bride and groom. Their intimate Sydney elopement was elegant, heartfelt and very much them. Check it out.

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REAL WEDDING: Jaytika + Fergus – Holy Red Deer Estate

This QLD wedding was a day full of love, laughter and prickles (the price of a good shot and an outdoor picnic). It was also an epic party, with a good dance floor being a top priority for this music-loving couple (who happened to meet at a music festival). Check it out.

REAL WEDDING: Georgia + Sam – Camperdown Commons

REAL WEDDING: Georgia + Sam – Camperdown Commons

Eleven years of dating and a baby later, Georgia and Sam tied the knot in a way that was all their own. There wasn’t a whiff of outdated traditions or things they did “just because”. Instead, their Sydney wedding involved plenty of booze, a short and sweet ceremony and a surprise sing-a-long.

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REAL WEDDING: Blaze + David – Hillview Homestead

Cocktails, live music and enough flowers to sink a small ship – this Gold Coast hinterland wedding had all the parts to create an unforgettable “boozy long-lunch”.

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REAL WEDDING: Keeley + Joshua – Shoal Bay Country Club

Keeley and Joshua couldn’t have wished for a better day. Shoal Bay Country Club provided a perfect backdrop for their NSW coastal wedding and indoor fireworks and a DJ delivered plenty of party vibes.

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REAL WEDDING: Angela + Todd – The Calile Hotel

To maximise their time with guests, this pair chose a chic Brisbane wedding venue with everything they needed on-site (smart move). And to make their day that little bit ‘extra’ they included a band, live couple drawings and cocktails. It was a real vibe and photographer Renee Green captured it oh so perfectly.

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REAL WEDDING: Jemima + Chad – The Macquarie Club Dubbo

What happens when an art teacher living in rural NSW plans her wedding? Bold colour, textures, throwing tradition to the wind and bucket loads of love. Throw in a bloody cute bub, your bestie walking you down the aisle and trading barefoot bowls for disco balls, you have a pretty memorable day.