Melbourne is where Teneile and Dave's love story began — "Two country kids who found a city that felt like home. We spent most of our life together here and wanted to get married in the place that means the most to us, and to be where our families and friends first met. The most important element for us was definitely being with family, especially our boys feeling all the love. We always imagined ourselves sharing dinner, conversation and wine, followed by a whole lot of fun

Throughout their planning process, Megan and Audg were both focused on maintaining an overarching atmosphere of warmth. "We also wanted to make sure that our guests had all of their needs met throughout the night so that they could just relax and enjoy themselves. We also wanted the day to just feel authentic to us and our relationship."

Aside from keeping their wedding small, the most important thing for Rebecca and Oliver was that their celebrations felt true to them. "That meant no bridal party, no strict timeline, and very few formal moments. We wanted everything to flow naturally, without feeling rigid or exhausting. We were also mindful of how we would move through the day ourselves. We wanted to be as present as possible - even though, looking back, it all feels like a dreamy blur that lasted about fiv

Joana and Jonathan wanted to make sure their Nigerian traditional wedding was equally as special as their English wedding. "I wanted to showcase the Nigerian culture – living in Britian everyone would have been to an English wedding but how many have been to a Nupe wedding. I was lucky to work with people who were calm, intuitive, and genuinely aligned with how I wanted the day to feel – nothing overworked, nothing performative."

Lily and Matt wanted to make sure their wedding felt deeply personal and special. "I was an assistant wedding photographer throughout college and had seen dozens of weddings that felt exactly the same. I wanted to toss all tradition out the window and simply think about what we love to do and what makes us happy. Matt and I love to throw dinner parties together and so, at the end of the day, we wanted it to feel like the best dinner party we had ever thrown."

Darby and Ben wanted their guests to feel like they were at a house party with delicious food, plenty of drinks, and an electric dance floor. "We encouraged our guests to dress loud and fun! We chose hot pink and red cabana linens and told our DJ to imagine the dance floor as his own Boiler Room set!"

Food, music, and cultural traditions were most important to Alexa and Ryan. "Honoring Oaxaca was incredibly important to us. We worked with local vendors and highlighted traditions deeply rooted in the city, like the calenda, a joyful street parade that follows the ceremony, and, of course, the food. "

Tesily and Shane leaned into 30s/40s/50s aesthetics. "We wanted to emulate those little chapel weddings it seemed like everyone’s grandparents had 60+ years ago. Maybe it’s in our imagination, but those weddings seem so... relaxed! Effortlessly stylish! Happy to be in love! That was the type of day we wanted, where we had time to slow down and feel the love — not just from our guests but for each other."

Sarah and Adam were married on a boat in Chicago. "It was a boat we passed hundreds of times. It was docked on a canal behind the apartment I lived in when Adam and I started dating. We would walk our dog Sailor along the canal to the lake, we would pass the boats and talk about how sweet it would be to get married on them one day. It unfolded in a very serendipitous way."

Katherine and Nick didn't follow many traditions for their Sydney wedding and held a small civil ceremony earlier in the year. "For our reception, we didn’t want to redo our vows as that moment was so special as it was. However, we wanted it to be a party for family and friends. We also wanted to showcase the beauty of Sydney especially for those who’d travelled interstate. We loved the idea of a cruise on the harbour to be able to speak to our guests and catch up before the

The colour palette played a key role in Elisabetta and Eufranio's wedding . "The venue featured traditional South Tyrolean floral installations with pink and red geraniums. Rather than hiding them, we chose to highlight and elevate them through carefully curated compositions and shapes."

With Izzy's Spanish heritage and Euan's Scottish roots, it was really important to them that both cultures were celebrated throughout the weekend. "Our celebrant conducted the ceremony in both English and Spanish, which made it incredibly special. Because our main goal was simply to have an amazing party with our favourite people, flying in a ceilidh rock band from Glasgow was a non‑negotiable---they had everyone on their feet, dancing late into the night!"

Presence, play and connection were most important for Leen and Ryan, who turned the concept of a wedding on it's head and hosted a wedding festival. "In the end we managed to totally flip the script and design something really original, while staying true to the "key moments" of a typical wedding. If you can, find a way to throw the rules out the window and do it your way. We never imagined we'd get away with not having a traditional wedding but it was so worth all the effort

Denis and Lucas' first wish was to find a place that felt enchanting and unique. "Inspired by the spirit of a campfire that brings people together and offers comfort, we were quickly drawn to the idea of having a winter wedding, so that everyone could gather in an enclosed, warm, and welcoming place to celebrate our union together."

Mathilde and Maxime were married at at Île de Ré in France. "We opted to plan everything ourselves. Although I had met some wedding planners in Île de Ré, none seemed like the right fit for us, so we embraced a DIY approach. Maxime's parents, having lived there for several years, were able to assist with the organization and planning. It was crucial for us to prepare as much as possible in advance to ensure everything was ready before our arrival."

Rosie and Xander love Spain and got engaged there. "When searching for venues we wanted somewhere that felt truly like us and would allow us to create a relaxed and fun environment for our guests. Our venue was perfect, their ethos and vibe was exactly what we were looking for – a permaculture farm where ingredients served throughout the meal were grown or sourced locally. Plus the outstanding natural beauty spoke for itself – we leant into this with minimal styling."

Alex and Emma planned their wedding in 5 weeks. "We wanted our guests to feel like they were joining us on a big NYC adventure. Our relationship has been a series of NYC adventures and our families had flown all the way from Australia so we wanted to give them a fun experience. We hired a big yellow school bus to get everyone from drinks by the courthouse in Manhattan to dinner in Brooklyn. We didn't have the yellow buses in Australia so it was a novelty for us - albeit a pra

Community, creativity, and presence were most important to Camille and Luca. "We wanted to avoid anything stuffy and centred the weekend around connection: shared villas, shared meals, and activities that reflected who we are personally and professionally. Life's too short not to make it count. Let your wedding reflect your truth, not anyone else's expectations."

Maélys and Basile were married at Maélys' family home in Provence. "We were lucky enough to be surrounded by incredibly talented friends from the wedding industry, and we wanted them to remain part of our story even in our vendor team. We also DIY’d a lot: the long dining table, the tablecloths and cushions were sewn by Maélys’ mum and Basile personally installed the full sound system, lighting, draping for the dancefloor, and disco balls. All of this definitely helped us sta

Intentional consumption and a sustainable process was important to Jess and Landen. "We rented and borrowed where we could. When we splurged we made sure the money went towards local Nashville businesses, and we made sure that the food and floral vendors had a responsible recycling/donation procedure. There is SO much waste in the wedding industry and we wanted to have an amazing weekend without it being to the detriment of our planet and community."