Let them eat cake: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants

Choosing your wedding cake will be a joyous time. The showroom is sunny and inviting, and the wedding cake-makers are filled with infectious enthusiasm, revelling in what they do. When you work with these amazing artists, your cake can’t help but be unique and stunningly creative.  At Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants, everything is extraordinary. […]

Be yourself bride: Wilkins Bridal

Unlike the brides of yesteryear, today’s bride wants her wedding dress to represent who she is and what is important to her. One bride might want lots of detail, with lace and sequins, while another bride might want something pared down and simple. Wilkins Bridal brings every bride the dress of her dreams – such […]

Planning your big day: Melton Estate

Planning a wedding often becomes a full-time job. Organising a wedding planner, a beautiful venue, and vendors who understand your needs with the ability to work smoothly in the space is a big task. At Melton Estate, a venue of architectural excellence in a gorgeous vineyard setting, there’s Tracy Caunter, wedding specialist and co-owner, who […]

Elegant events: The China Cabinet

Celebrating a special occasion? Elegant china can transform any milestone into a truly memorable event. Maureen, owner of The China Cabinet, takes delight in witnessing the diverse array of events that have hired her exquisite vintage tableware. With more than 16 years’ experience, Maureen’s expertise and attention to detail extends to offering guidance on selecting […]

Beautiful lake-side nuptials: Lake Hood

Located on the edge of beautiful and serene Lake Hood is a stunning and romantic lake-side wedding venue. With stunning sunsets, a backdrop of soft light and tranquil waters, this is the ideal starting point for your lakeside wedding ceremony or reception. Guests enter The Lake House through a stylish foyer. This opens out into […]

On trend gowns

You may have recently become engaged and are in search of your dream gown, or envisioning your future bridal ensemble. You can draw inspiration from the exciting and daring wedding dress trends predicted for 2024. Floral motifs Oversized floral motifs stole the show on recent bridal show runways. This modern take on a classic bridal […]

A wonderful setting: Broadoak

Bridal couples invariably have a vision of a beautiful location for their weddings – a special place that reflects their personalities, and that will create memories to last a lifetime. It may be a wedding on a beach, in a vineyard or in an historic building. Or it might be a stunning country garden. The […]

Breaking tradition

The origin of modern, western wedding traditions dates back to the Victorian era, when women married in their late teens and early 20s. BY DANIELLA JUDGE At that time, marriage was believed to solidify a woman’s role as the homemaker, and property of her husband. Wedding day traditions such as the bride being ‘given away’ […]

Where privacy meets beauty: Mt Vernon Lodge

Are you on the lookout for the perfect venue for your wedding? Perhaps you’re looking for a conference space, or a location for a family gathering. A stunning backdrop, quaint boutique accommodation, and a space big enough for whatever activities your heart may desire is on offer at Mt Vernon Lodge in the hills of […]

Affordable wedding catering: Halswell Bakery

When planning your big day, you don’t need a large catering budget if you head to Halswell Bakery. The experienced family-run bakery can take care of everything from simple, rustic style cakes to beautiful fresh sandwich platters, handcrafted savouries, and everything in between. “Let us help you celebrate this special occasion without breaking the bank,” […]