Happy 1 year since Australia Voted ‘YES’ to Marriage Equality

1 year ago today 7.8 Million Australians said ‘YES’ to Marriage Equality, and if you were anything like me, then you would have cried and cried and cried.

It was a truly emotional day back in November 2017, filled with so much happiness. Knowing that the majority of residents in your country love and support you was truly an unforgettable feeling, a feeling like no other.

I remember exactly where I was on this day when the Marriage Equality postal vote results were announced, I was sitting on a train coming back to the office from a meeting. I just remember not being able to control myself and I cried, there, in a train carriage full of people, I was overcome with such joyful emotion and relief and the only thing I could do was cry.

Today in celebration, we look back at some of beautiful and inspiring Australian couples that celebrated and featured their wedding on Mr Theodore in the time since same-sex marriage become legal here in Australia.

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Jay & Mark: After 21 years, this couple could legally say 'I Do'

After meeting in Dubai over 21 years ago, Jay and Mark celebrated their big day with their nearest and dearest on a stunning autumn day in the heart of Melbourne.

Glenn and Shane

Paying homage to their love for the outdoors, Glenn and Shane choose picturesque Mt Duneed Estate for their Spring wedding, were they married outdoors in the shades of the Olive grove.

Introducing Groom Fest: Putting grooms at the forefront of wedding planning

A fun, inclusive and informative exhibition with the focus of putting grooms at the forefront of the wedding planning journey.

Zach and Julian

For Melbourne couple Zach and Julian, the natural Australian landscape was a major influence behind their wedding, and in particular the Margaret River region. They love the bush, beach and wineries hence this region was the choice for their February wedding.

Andrew and Grant

Against the city skyline on the rooftop of Melbourne’s Luminare, Andrew and Grant exchanged vows surrounded by their nearest and dearest on Saturday the 27th of October 2018.

Ruffles and Bells: Fulfilling your wedding day dream

Awe-inspiring designs of breathtaking beauty, that's what the team at Ruffles & Bells have become known for. We chat with Eliska Lam the driving force behind this wedding planning company to gain an insight into what they do.

Brad and Brendan: City views and French Champagne

Brad and Brendan’s love of the city certainly shone through on their big day. The city skyline, the rooftop setting… it truly was a wedding reflective of the couple they are.

Sarah and Jasmine: An environmentally conscious wedding in an urban winery

A conversation over dinner led to this two beautiful brides deciding on forever.

Erik and Terrell: Their love story

Erik and Terrell’s love story began in 2012, and on September 30th these two gentlemen said their ‘I Do’s’ and made their love story a forever story.

A Zonzo Estate wedding really is like no other

Zonzo Estate is one of Victoria's treasures when it comes to winery weddings.

Format Framing: Your wedding photos turned into nostalgic artwork

Looking to get your wedding pictures framed? Well, we’ve found just the team for you…. Format Framing.

Plenty Of Groom: Chris and Tom, from Denmark to Germany

A celebration of love.. not once, but twice, with a wedding in both Denmark and Germany.

Daniel & Rory: These handsome gents got engaged on the same day Australia changed its marriage laws

A picture perfect wedding in the Centennial Vineyards, New South Wales.

Michael & Will: Saying ‘I Do’ in a beautiful Autumn ceremony

With the words ‘Daddy, will you marry my other Daddy?’ printed on their daughters little jump suit, Michael proposed to Will with a picnic on their living room floor, they then married in a glorious Autumn ceremony in May of 2018.

Darren & Peter: They wed on the foreshore of Perth's Swan River

With their daughters and granddaughter by their side, Darren and Peter embarked on their journey down the aisle to celebrate the long love they share, and to create memories that will live on forever.

Amanda & Emily: An intimate, less traditional wedding beaming with beauty

"We wanted a wedding that felt like ‘us’, which meant a big focus on food and drinks, less traditional, an intimate setting and room for a lot of dancing." - Amanda & Emily's truly beautiful Canberra wedding captured by Kelly Tunney.

Steve & Craig: Married on the 25th anniversary of the day they met

Steve and Craig met on March 6th, 25 years later on March 6th they married.

Shane & Chris: An autumn wedding where a luxurious vibe is teamed with industrial elements

Shane and Chris share with Mr Theodore their stunning Melbourne wedding, an autumn wedding where an elegant and luxurious vibe is teamed with industrial elements. Chloe May was there to capture the two gents as they said their I Do's and made their lifelong commitment to one another.

Jaye and Clayton: A Hamptons summer inspired wedding for these two grooms

Inspired by a Hamptons summer, Jaye and Clayton's Sydney waterfront wedding not only encapsulates the radiance of their love but it is a reflection of their relaxed and charming character.

Ryan & Scott: An Autumn Apple Shed Wedding In Glorious Tasmania

From the Apple Isle itself, comes Ryan and Scotts sensationally beautiful Apple Shed wedding, a wedding that took place in the south of Tasmania on a stunning Autumn day.

Travis & Remy: An English wedding beaming with classic style, and smooth masculine beauty

The blissful union of two style-savvy gentlemen made for one charming English countryside wedding, one that was beaming with classic style, and smooth masculine beauty.

Legal At Last: Mr Theodore Ties The Knot, Legally

We gathered on a Sunday afternoon with four of our closest family members on the balcony of Entrecote in South Yarra to legally say 'I Do'.

Michael & Sean: A Celebration Of Love Given, And Of Love Received

“Today is all about the love that exists in so many different forms that has been shown to us over our lives, and celebrating life together, leaving the negativity of the world on the outside of these walls.” - Michael

To be inspired by these and many more Real Weddings, click HERE to head over to our Real Wedding page filled with tones of inspiring weddings.

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Happy 1 year since Australia Voted ‘YES’ to Marriage Equality

1 year ago today 7.8 Million Australians said ‘YES’ to Marriage Equality, and if you were anything like me, then you would have cried and cried and cried.

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