A MARRIAGE AS BEAUTIFUL A S Y O U R W E D D I N G D AY
ISSUE #37 : 2017 ISSN 1834-3589
WHITE LOVES
sitting pretty “We’re inspired by the woman behind the bride. She’s spirited, she knows her own style and she seeks to start her own traditions.” See Tania Maras’ gorgeous collection of headpieces and bridal accessories at taniamaras.com
with fresh eyes See and be seen with these cheeky pastel frames from Bailey Nelson. With beginnings at Bondi Beach, they are now a global brand that believes your specs should be a fun expression of your personality. See more at baileynelson.com.au
a taste of paris Georgia Young Couture’s Je T’aime collection mirrors the beautiful essence of Paris, with billowing gowns full of movement and texture. It is pure opulence, and pushes the boundaries of bridal fashion using designs that open up a realm of imagination and glamour. See more of the collection at georgiayoungcouture.com
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soft as silk The delicate presence of silk ribbon is an easy way to add extra charm to flowers, gifts, keepsakes and more. These beautiful ribbons are hand-dyed, each exuding a rich uniqueness. Choose yours at songbirdsilk.com.au
pure luxury Jubilation XXV by Amouage is a reinvention of scent, crafted for the luxurious man to be an expression of himself and a showcase of prestige. It opens with hints of frankincense, and has elegant notes of rose, orchid and smoky gaiac wood. Find out more about this bold fragrance at mensbiz.com.au
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SIMP L E + IN T IM AT E DESIGNING A MINIMALIST WEDDING THAT IS LADEN WITH MEANING. Words: Amanda Viviers | Photography: James Simmons Photography
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ne of the fondest memories from our wedding day was the moment we quietly sneaked away from
our reception and stood in the woods watching our guests dance. I’m not a traditional event planner but I’m not unorthodox either. I’m just an Australian girl, who wanted my wedding to mark the beginning of something lifelong. I wanted to have a meaningful celebration of our nuptials, but a simple celebration that came in under our budget of 10 thousand dollars. And we did it, with a guest list of over 250 people, on Easter Sunday in Perth, Western Australia and it was so much fun. Planning a wedding can be a testing time. There are so many tasks and opinions to consider: finances, family, friendships and expectations. The question that I have for you in the lead up to your big day is this … What are you doing out of obligation rather than celebration? The way we start our married life impacts the foundation of our relationship. In this season of preparation, taking the time to budget, plan and talk is an amazing tool in refining the communication muscle in your relationship. It is like doing
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ELIZABETH MCKELLAR Stylist—The Nouveau Romantics I’ve realised through time that my ability to understand space, anticipate flow, and then design to that while also balancing the conceptual story from our clients is unique to me and The Nouveau Romantics. I dissect everything I see into components, evaluating what I like and what I don’t, what surprises me and through that, inevitably some inspiration pops up. I’m also having a lot of fun returning to my roots in architecture and seeing how the things that inspired me 10-15 years ago have circled back to breathe life into my creative brain in a way that I never imagined.
JOSE VILLA Photographer
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My style of photography offers a fresh take on shooting
“LOVE OF BEAUTY IS TASTE. THE CREATION OF
weddings. I capture the best essence of the genuine couple,
BEAUTY IS ART.”—RALPH WALDO EMERSON
and I find I am most inspired when I’m in clean, simple locations that are organic. I keep my work simple and intimate by not over-directing, and allowing things to just happen. Don’t bring your stressed attitude to the table— leave that at home. I hope to move into more commercial work soon, while still shooting 20 weddings a year.
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artisans of simplicity
you can live slowly, presently, appreciating the unique beauty
being a wife is for the rest of your lives together. The party
of this time so that you can prepare to love your future-
is over in a few short hours, but that’s when the millions of
husband fiercely, fully and faithfully. True joy runs deeper than
hours afterward really begin—life living with your best friend
just this one season and will overflow into your marriage.
and adventure partner, and choosing to fiercely love one
As a bride, I need to reorient the way I think about my
another even when it’s really hard.
wedding. Being a bride is not the end goal; becoming a wife
I’m with you in this. Together, we’re not doomed to say,
is! Though I have spent more hours of my life dreaming of
‘Engagement was the worst, and we have so much we
being a bride then dreaming of being a wife, now I can say
regret.’ I don’t want to see our wedding day as the finish line,
that I’ve honestly spent less time stressing and more time
where we sit there on our honeymoon reeling like we’ve just
swooning over my future-husband. I have chosen to focus
run a marathon. As a bride, I don’t want to hold my breath; I
less on the small details of the day and more on my future
want to breathe deep, to slow down time with presentness,
with Camron. Being a bride is for a short moment in time—
thankfulness and stillness as I prepare to become a wife.
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K ATE + JEFF U S A
“YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO OPEN MY HEART, AND SHOWED ME WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE LOVED.” PHOT OG R APHY Loga n C ole — Br a n c h & C ole
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kate + jeff
LIZ + CALLAN A U S T R A L I A
“I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU BY MY SIDE, AND HONOURED YOU’D CHOOSE ME TOO.”
PHOTOGRAPHY Janneke Storm
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LIZ + CALLAN
MONIK A + SHAUN A U S T R A L I A
“WE HAVE LAUGHED, WE HAVE CRIED, BUT ABOVE ALL, WE HAVE LET EACH OTHER GROW.” PHOTOGRAPHY Brown Paper Parcel
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monika + shaun
LAUREN + LLOYD A U S T R A L I A
“YOU INSPIRE ME EVERY DAY TO SMILE HARDER, DREAM LOUDER AND BE BETTER.” PHOTOGRAPHY Courtney Illfield Photography
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lauren + lloyd
E MILY + GARY N E W
Z E A L A N D
“YOU ARE MY LOVE, LIFE AND ETERNAL HAPPINESS.” PHOT OG R APHY Da wn Th om son P h otogr a ph y
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emily + gary
LAUREN + STEVEN A U S T R A L I A
“FROM THE MOMENT I MET YOU, I KNEW I WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.” PHOT OG R APHY L a r a H otz
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lauren + steven
MAGALI + GABE A U S T R A L I A
“WE CAN’T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT EACH OTHER, AND WOULDN’T WANT TO.”
PHOTOGRAPHY I Got You Babe Weddings
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magali + gabe
KEEPING CONNECTED
“INTIMACY IS SOLD TO US IN THE SHAPE OF WEEKEND GETAWAYS AND SEXY LINGERIE. AND WHILE THESE MIGHT HAVE THEIR PART TO PLAY, THE GIST OF INTIMACY IS NOT ARTIFICE, BUT BEING UNASHAMEDLY OURSELVES.” Words: Erica Bartle | Photography: Sara K Byrne
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t’s a Sunday evening at winter’s end and I sit in my lounge room nestled next to the fireplace with
Despicable Me playing on the TV. My husband is splayed on the couch in a comatose state, and my four-year-old is bashing him with a ballerina doll so he will stay awake. Story time is nigh, and an important ritual in our household. We’ve spent the day at The Farm Byron Bay, and we’re all spent, so engaging in our respective activities (together, alone) is our way of disengaging (or ‘conscious disengaging’ if you want to be all Gwyneth about it) ever-so-gently, yet still within the safe confines of this quintessential modern family scene. On our coffee table is a chaotic mess of newspapers (unread), mobile phones (ping, ping, ping!), laptops, iPads, teacups with cold contents, my daughter’s expansive Crayola colour set, and a book published by The School of Life aptly titled How to Stay Sane. Did I mention that nearby there is a sleeping seven-month-old baby in a bed? Inside my mind the thoughts swirl: a stack of unanswered work emails I really should get to (eep!), trivial concerns (When did my face get so many wrinkles?), and familial worries (What school should we send our first-born to?) beset my weary head. Busy, overwhelmed, overtired … intimacy between my husband and I doesn’t stand a chance tonight. In the public domain the term ‘intimacy issues’ has come to be associated with shortcomings of the sexual variety.
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STILL THE ONE I LOVE
PAMELA + RONALD: A CARING MARRIAGE Photography: Keegan Cronin
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ow approaching their 59th wedding anniversary, Pam and Ron Wilson were a couple that struck love at first
sight, and continue to do so each day. Over the years they’ve learnt how to be ‘one’, which is cultivated from a whole lot of care and generosity. How did you meet? Pam: We met at The Brighton Ballroom in Newcastle upon Tyne. I was there with friends, and Ronnie came and asked me for a dance. We danced around and he told me he would like to dance with me again the following Saturday. The next week, he asked if he could take me out on Tuesday where he met me with a bunch of carnations. Ron: I was standing on the side of the dance floor and I saw this vision in a pink dress. She was dancing with a man who was blind and I fell for her straight away. Do you remember your wedding day? What was it like? Pam: It was a lovely wedding. It was in February and the snow had been. The church grounds still had snow on them but the sun shone—it was the beginning of a summer heatwave and lovely year. Ron: It was a beautiful, sunny day near the end of winter. We had a marvellous day. Everybody danced, and afterwards we caught the train to Edinburgh for our honeymoon. How did you know your partner was the one? Pam: After meeting him, I went to work and the girls said, “Pamela, you’ve gone absolutely gaga after him.” They were right—I thought he was wonderful! Ron: I felt it in my heart. I’d never wanted to get married before I met Pamela. She had a beautiful smile and personality. What more could you ask for?
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ACROSS THE FOREST
KEIRA MASON MAKEUP
We are storytellers and natural light chasers. We’re passionate about beautiful and candid moments and capturing stories in pictures to treasure forever.
I love to create effortlessly dreamy makeup looks that radiate romance and highlight the beauty of my brides. It is so important to me to provide a warm and authentic experience for every woman on her wedding day.
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CLOUDHERD FILM CO.
Servicing Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, NSW, Anna Gilbert crafts stunning cakes for a variety of special occasions, from beautifully decorated layered cakes for weddings, to playful, styled birthday cakes and cupcakes.
Cloudherd Film Co. creates cinematic and striking films for lovers with a sense of adventure and a flair for style. We film with a contagious energy, creative passion and a simple philosophy—to make uncompromisingly beautiful films.
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I DO ME TOO CREATIVE CEREMONIES
From the simplistic beauty of clear quartz, to the striking drama of black quartz, each Crystal Eclipse Crown, headband or necklace that is worn is bound to bring its wearer not only outer, but inner beauty and peace.
Boring ceremonies are so last season! Amy Watson is a modern celebrant, storyteller and party starter, creating bespoke ceremonies that are sure to make your day shine.
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WANAKA
Our ethos is simple: gorgeous design, beautiful seasonal blooms and textural foliage. We live and breathe wedding and event flowers. Based on the Northern Beaches, Sydney.
Located in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand, this stunning alpine and lakeside town is one of the most dramatic and romantic places on earth.
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LITTLE BLACK BOW PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSE PHOTOGRAPHY
Little Black Bow Photography are relaxed, allowing for a fun experience where you get to enjoy the day as it happens. We don’t do awkward or bossy, just good vibes!
We offer brides and grooms candid and natural wedding photography. Inspired by photojournalism, we capture your wedding story as it unfolds truthfully and creatively. We have a passion for capturing movement, life and joy.
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TESS FOLLETT PHOTOGRAPHY
THE WEDDING NEST
“I love to document love. It makes me feel ridiculously happy, and I aim to make the couples I work with feel ridiculously happy, too. Every couple has their own story to tell and I like to capture the story as it unfolds.”
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