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How To’sA DIY Venue Full of Rustic Charm: Ace-Hi RanchIf you’re after a blank canvas wedding venue that’s western-themed and gives you the ability to party from Friday-Sunday, we’ve found it. Meet Ace-Hi.

How To’sDIY Wedding Bar: How to Set Up a DIY Budget-Friendly Drinks StationFor couples, serving tasty beverages at their wedding is a surefire way to guarantee a good time. After all, it’s the ultimate social lubricant. If your intention is to set up a DIY wedding bar however, read this first.

How To’sHow to do a DIY wedding barThose 40 cases of beer and wine won’t chill themselves. The Canavan dishes out advice on how to set up your own wedding bar, including all the things you’ve probably not yet thought about (we sure hadn’t).

How To’sThe DIY Bridal Emergency Kit To Have On HandFrom sweaty pits to hair out of place or a cracking headache, we have your back with this handy bridal emergency kit that’s packed with all of the essentials you’ll possibly need.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Adelaide + Cameron – Avalon Sailing ClubThis wedding has a lot of great things going for it. One of our fave Sydney venues, some of our fave vendors, a perfect sunny day, a male bridesmaid, DIY flowers, a family heirloom as an engagement ring, water views… just take a look.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Carla + Dan – Willow SpringsAfter five years together, Carla and Dan took a leap of faith and moved to a rural property known as ‘Willow Springs’. Now a popular wedding spot, it’s where they created their own memorable, DIY celebration.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Caysey + Brad – Collits InnCaysey and Brad’s Blue Mountains wedding was a huge triumph. Held at Collits Inn, almost every detail was DIY – including the vintage 1960’s caravan bar, affectionately named ‘Fran the Caravan’.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Hannah + Nathan – Private PropertyA picturesque private property, a bunch of good friends (that were willing to roll up their sleeves and pitch in) and a whole lot of thoughtful new-and-old traditions made this DIY wedding a beautiful success.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Hayley + Aaron – Lithgow State Mine Heritage ParkFor DIY enthusiasts Hayley and Aaron, this industrial wedding venue was the perfect canvas to create a personalised celebration.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Kirsten + Anthony – RiverwoodDespite living in Sydney, Kirsten and Anthony were happy to overcome a few logistical speed bumps to get hitched at Riverwood in Queensland – a DIY wedding venue that was given the ultimate makeover. Check it out now and be sure to take note of some awesome wedding day ideas.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Kylie + Warwick – Spring Grove DairySpring Grove Dairy is a killer Kangaroo Valley wedding venue. Tucked up a long, quiet road, the farm boasts acres upon acres of lush fields and 360 degree escarpment views of the stone walls surrounding the valley. Kylie and Warwick loved it the first time they saw it. So they bought it. Yep, they own Spring Grove Dairy and last year had the pleasure of getting hitched at this wonderful farm. Check out their relaxed, DIY-filled celebration here.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Lauren + Bede – Yarramalong Valley FarmstayLauren and Bede’s family-oriented, DIY wedding was held at a beautiful farm just a stone’s throw from Sydney.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Leah + Dan – Wollombi BarnstayWeddings can be a lot of work, especially if you decide to do the bulk of it yourself. That said, we’ve never heard a couple say it wasn’t worth it – and Leah and Dan are no exception. Read on to experience the full glory of this DIY wedding.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Lucy + Tom – Old Forest SchoolFrom day dot, this couple set out to create a playful, bohemian style wedding and, well, they nailed it. Held at an old school built in the 1930s there were schoolyard games, an ice-cream van and some seriously cool DIY decorations. And did we mention the groom and his men got matching tattoos?

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Olivia + Stephen – Mount Ophir EstateOlivia and Stephen chose to ditch the whole DIY thing and instead hired one of VIC’s best (and most lovely) wedding planners and stylists to dress up their historic wedding venue. The result? Pure magic.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Rhiann + Chris – Corowa Whisky and Chocolate FactoryCinnamon donuts and candy-filled cakes were just a few of the things that set this DIY wedding apart. The venue – an old 1920’s flour mill-turned-whisky-and-chocolate-factory – was also pretty neat (think high ceilings and rustic original features). Read on to see their pretty pictures captured by Georgie James Photography.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Shelley + Nick“I’m convinced the wedding would still be on hiatus if Nick had to wear pants’. Don’t worry kids, he wore shorts. But this pretty much sums up the day – a relaxed and laidback celebration of what makes Shelley and Nick who they are (in Nick’s case, a pants-phobe, and in Shelley’s case, a DIY styling extraordinaire). Check out their big day.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Tara + Ollie – Willow FarmHeld at Willow Farm Berry on the picturesque south coast, this couple took DIY weddings to a whole new level, building a bar, bench seats and even a jetty! We should also mention the flash mob on the dancefloor and the toast to the bride’s father that consisted of Jaegermeister shots for the entire wedding. Check it out.

Real WeddingsREAL WEDDING: Tina + Mick – SpringvaleOver 200 jars of homemade jam, a trip to the hospital in between the ceremony and reception, a giant marquee and a jaw-dropping private property in rural NSW – this country wedding was anything but boring.

How To’sWhy You Need A Professional Makeup Artist For Your WeddingRead our chinwag with makeup artist Georgina McBride to discover why DIY-ing your own wedding makeup may not be the best idea.