Something new…

As the world transforms, wedding trends in 2021 are taking on a dramatic new life, seizing every precious opportunity to tie the knot and live it up in the moment with loved ones.   WEDDING DRESS – OR PANTS? From flowing frocks to modern and edgy pant suits, no one look is dominant for the […]

Small changes for your big day

White may be the colour traditionally reserved for weddings, but it seems we’re increasingly looking to harness green in life, as in love. So, what does it mean to have a more sustainable wedding and how do you pull one off? Turns out there a plenty of small changes that can be made for your […]

Thanking the bride tribe

Your bridesmaids, they’ve been by your side through thick and thin and possibly some bridezilla moments to boot! Chances are, they have spent months co-hosting the bridal shower, helping pick and pay for bridesmaids dresses and providing emotional support heading into your big day. So, why not treat them to a little something special to […]

Flower Power: Victoria Florists

Flowers bring colour, texture and feeling to your special day. Metropol catches up with Leanne Lovell from Victoria Florists about what colours and varieties we can expect to see adorning upcoming weddings.   How much are floral colour choices for weddings influenced by trends? Mostly as many brides get ideas and are inspired by what […]

Wedding registries

Giving gifts will never go out of vogue and wedding presents even more so. Traditionally, this came with horror clichés such as three-too-many toasters or a dubious art piece to look at every day until it “broke”! A bridal or wedding registry is an easy-peasy, fabulously fun, win-win for everyone. It is still in line […]

A not so white wedding

Calling all brides-to-be! Your wedding is just around the corner and we know there’s a million and one decisions to make – with colour palette top of the list. While traditional white will forever remain the staple shade of the big day, it’s time for these unconventional colour themes to have their turn in the […]

An unforgettable setting: Amuri Estate

A beautiful wedding could not be simpler at Amuri Estate, Hanmer where the supreme views take the effort out of creating an unforgettable setting. The venue seats up to 200 guests and there is a luscious variety of spaces on the property.     The ceremony lawn looks across the valley to the mountains: lawn […]

Step into wedding season

Whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid or a guest, it’s the heels that will give you your Cinderella moment. Metropol caught up with leading shoe designer Kathryn Wilson about the latest season of heels we can expect to see stepping into wedding season.     Why did you want to make the move into wedding footwear? […]

Social vs. Structured

When it comes to the big day, or any big ‘do’ in that case, do you plan a grazing table or a sit down meal? We check out the pros and cons of each.   Grazing tables Grazing tables are undoubtedly eye-catching edible works-of-art. Here are a few tips to consider to prevent a potential […]

Takes the cake

It’s long been said you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but with our roundup of the latest cake trends for the Romeos and Juliets of 2020, you might just be able to! These are some of the sweetest staples of the big day.   CROCHET CAKE: You’ll find crochet and macramé winding […]