Oh these two are just too sweet. Timmy and Jackie were married under the same tree where eight months earlier they got engaged. Jackie was climbing the tree when Timmy proposed from below, and in the absence of a ring, he offered her the loaf of bread he’d just bought from the local bakery! Like I said, too sweet. Read post

FLOWER INSPIRATION – EDIBLE BOUQUETS

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As a keen little veggie gardener and wedding obsessor, I get pretty excited when my worlds collide in the form of edible ornamentals. Artichokes and flowering brassicas (such as kale and cabbage) make the most spectacular heroes in bouquets. Chilies and berries are wonderfully vivid and decorative, while herbs like sage and mint can really ... Read post

SARAH & TRENT’S FITZROY TOWN HALL WEDDING

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Weddings are funny things; everyday people transformed into celebrities for a day. Some people (like me!) feel pretty awkward about being the centre of attention, and look suitably out of place in the spotlight. Then there are couples like Sarah & Trent, who look like they were born for this day! Sarah is a total ... Read post

STYLEBOARD: AUTUMN WEDDING

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Autumn has to be the most picturesque time of year for a wedding. Sure, it's a bit risky weather-wise, but the payoff is significant, with the bounty of harvest season, golden foliage backdrops and rich, warm hues everywhere you look. Read post

JAMES & ANNIK’S CENTENNIAL PARK WEDDING

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James & Annik’s relaxed, summery wedding, strikes a perfect balance between understated elegance and boho panache. The minimal style of the venue (Sydney’s Centennial Park Dining) was magically offset with lush, natural floral installations by the clever folk at Inbud Floral Designs. Read post

JESS & LEON’S VINTAGE GARDEN WEDDING

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Jess and Leon's whimsical garden wedding is a beautifully-styled menagerie of vintage knickknacks and carefully handmade items. A self-confessed hoarder, Jess has amassed a wonderful collection of decorative allsorts over many years, which were used to decorate both the ceremony and reception venues. Read post

JULES & TARA’S PROVIDORE WEDDING

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Jules and Tara chose a stunning location for their wedding, and opted for a simple approach that would allow the gorgeous country setting to be the visual hero of the day (after Jules and Tara themselves that is!) Read post

PLANNING A DESTINATION WEDDING

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Getting hitched in exotic locations is increasingly popular with Australian couples. It's a great excuse for a holiday and the perfect opportunity to reunite far-flung friends and family. Read post

TAMARIN & STEPHEN’S KOH SAMUI WEDDING

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Two months ago, I married the love of my life. Planning our wedding was the inspiration for starting Nouba, so I'm pretty excited to share this with you... Read post

NICOLA & DAVE’S CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH WEDDING

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Even more than all the pretty pictures, the thing I love the most about doing this blog is hearing the amazing and varied stories of our featured brides and grooms. Thank you Nicola & Dave – your story made me happy to be sitting at my desk on a public holiday. Read post

BERNIE & SAM’S GOL GOL GARDEN WEDDING

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There are so many things to love about this wedding. An incredible setting, beautiful hand-made details, photogenic bride and groom and three divine kids to complete a perfect picture. Add to that a very sweet love story and we have Bernie and Sam's wedding day. Read post

JONATHAN ONG – MELBOURNE PHOTOGRAPHER

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It takes a skillful and sensitive storyteller to understand the essence of the couples they shoot and capture the most special moments of their day, whatever they may be. In my view, Jonathan Ong is such a storyteller. There's an honesty and purity to his photographs that give the impression of something entirely natural, captured at the most perfect moment in the most beautiful way. Read post

ANAESSIA GOWNS “MADE WITH LOVE”

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Gowns by Melbourne designer, Anaessia, are the things of fairy tales and fantasy. Read post