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A MARRIAGE AS BEAUTIFUL A S Y O U R W E D D I N G D AY

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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello again lovely folk! The time has once again rolled around, and the team and I are over-the-moon to be bringing you another sweet issue … number 36 (and nearly catching up to me in issues as my age!). Maybe this calls for a celebration! Each issue has so much love poured into it, and we really take the time to think about the message we want to share with you. This time around our energy has gone into creating a ‘conscious’ edition. You’ve probably heard this word bandied around quite a bit of recent days and wondered why everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. For us, it’s about creating an awareness of one’s self in this big old world! Our decisions make an impact, whether it’s environmentally, financially or in our relationships. So ask questions, don’t be afraid to do things differently and allow the process to bring you closer together as a couple. I’ve actually been thinking about that phrase “let love bloom”. We use it a lot when talking about new relationships, but I think it’s important for us to realise that we continue to blossom and grow throughout our marriage. It’s not just something for engaged couples and newlyweds—couples who have been married for 20, 30 or even 60 years are always still learning about each other and growing together. I have this real picture in my head of a David Austin rose slowly unravelling … it’s not something that happens overnight. It’s a slow process that over time presents a sweet and most fragrant bloom. You just can’t rush these things and in the same way, kindness and patience are key in your marriage. If you are interested in words and their meanings like me, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see ‘develop’, ‘grow’, ‘progress’, ‘unfold’ and ‘evolve’ alongside ‘bloom’, and this is exactly what I want for my marriage with Luke; always growing and evolving together, not pushing or rushing things—just embracing and enjoying where we are at now. During your journey of planning, learning and decision-making, take each step thoughtfully—no need to rush! Don’t do things because they are easy, cheap or convenient! Take a minute to stop and reflect together; communication is key to seeing you both grow closer together on this most beautiful journey. And don’t forget to stop and smell the roses on the way …

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VANISHA MISHRAVAKAOTI—WRITER

Inga is the talented creative behind Inkling Design, a company that offers art direction, branding, styling, custom illustrations and invitations. Her illustrations have graced the pages of some of the country’s best known magazines, including Elle, Dolly, Inside Out, Girlfriend and Cosmopolitan (Australia and worldwide).

Beck’s profile contains travel, fashion and lifestyle pieces, but her greatest indulgence is capturing love. Talented at making her subjects feel at ease, she snaps relaxed and natural photos in a truly spectacular way. She is the epitome of loving what you do. “Right here is where I most want to be: rocking my dream job, looking out at the world with love.”

Passionate about helping people find their own voice, Amanda is a writer, speaker and creative coach. Along with managing her own business and a CMA award-winning daily blog, she is an expert at juggling a full work schedule while still making time for family, friends, social justice and her love of writing.

Based in the Hunter region of New South Wales, James left a career in graphic design to pursue his true passion— photography—and he hasn’t looked back! He has shot weddings in Bali, New Zealand, Georgia, Hawaii and also lots of interstate weddings in Australia. He also has a particular flair for film photography.

Originally from Fiji, Vanisha floats between her home country and New Zealand and Australia, managing her research consultancy firm, Making Connections Fiji, with her husband, and writing about her life in print and online. Her blog, A Life Un-Styled, gives a realistic look into the world of poverty, motherhood and everyday life.

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Born in Germany, Liv is not limited by current trends when creating a personal look for her clients; she finds inspiration in their everyday life and personal stories. She worked in Berlin, London and New York before settling in Sydney, and her organic makeup kit is the perfect companion for her flawless work.

Sharon Luecke is a writer and the founder and creative director of The Bare Bride. As the creative brains, she helps everyday women redefine what it means to be a bride and shifts the focus to what matters most: the heart. Sharon lives the writer’s dream in Maine, lending her talents to white so we can change the wedding culture.

Finding beauty in natural imperfections is Nicole’s specialty. Based in Utah, she is the founder of floral design company Soil and Stem. Along with her own flower arrangements, Nicole teaches private and group floristry workshops around the world. She uses indigenous, seasonal flowers to create a sense of belonging and authenticity.

Dedicated to capturing more than still images, Sandra seeks to create photos that transport you back to a previous time in life; how you felt and how you looked. She also has a passion for helping couples create eco/ethical weddings through her company, Less Stuff – More Meaning. “We believe in the power of business for good.”

Skie and Rich share an honest approach to marriage, harmonising their individual goals with relationship goals and supporting one another when these goals don’t work out. The pair inspire and challenge couples to remain curious and look deeply into what it is they appreciate about their significant other.

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AWA K E + AWA RE “WHY ARE WE MARRIED? WHY DO WE SPEND THE HOURS WE SPEND DOING THE THINGS WE DO? WHY ARE WE AFRAID TO LOVE WITH ABANDON?” Words: Rich Peterson (and Skie Peterson) | Photography: Lauren Scotti

e sat in her car with the filtered streetlight pouring in. It was a moment that I didn’t expect when she said

she loved me. I’d read about love and experienced glimpses of love but I’d packed away love into a container labelled “To sort through later” in the back of my mental wardrobe. I wasn’t afraid of commitment, I was afraid of dropping something so precious. That may explain why my answer of “I’ve got feelings for you too” was a stretch for me but was as confusing as hell for her. The confusion lifted as we explored our friendship, skipped through our engagement, walked the short aisle and drove our old car towards the marriage we hoped for. Looking back at the year-long whirlwind of our relationship, I see a few things that were anchors in the turmoil of two oceans meeting: time, fascination, an interesting perspective on dreams and goals and the purifying nature of pain. For some glorious reason, I have a wife that loves spending time together. For her, it’s the fuel she needs to help move our relationship forward. She talks to know herself more and asks questions to work out whether we’re heading in

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