In Conversation with Wedding Photographer Rae Marshall

Fifteen years into her career, Rae Marshall still photographs weddings with genuine excitement and instinct. Her work moves fluidly between softness and edge, fashion influence and raw emotion, always led by light and feeling rather than formula. Each image is approached as an artwork, considered, alive with movement, and rooted in the real moments that matter most.

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In Conversation with Melbourne Celebrant Sarah O'Grady

For celebrant Sarah O’Grady, ceremony is less about performance and more about presence. With a background shaped by teaching, storytelling and a deep love of meaningful milestones, her approach centres on connection, warmth and quiet observation. Each ceremony becomes a considered gathering, one that honours love in all its ordinary, extraordinary detail.

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In Conversation with Murray Crane of Crane Brothers

Founded in 1999 by Murray Crane, Crane Brothers grew out of a deep immersion in high-fashion menswear and a desire to rethink how men dress in everyday life. Shaped by years working with designers such as Martin Margiela, Comme des Garçons and Helmut Lang, Murray developed a lasting respect for concept, construction and intent. Recognising a widening gap between traditional tailoring and modern living, Crane Brothers was born from the belief that menswear could be disciplined yet wearable, refined yet deeply human.

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In Conversation with Makeup Experts Airlie & Co

Airlie & Co has become known for a beauty experience that feels as considered as it is personal. Grounded in connection, emotional intelligence and refined artistry, the brand offers far more than hair and makeup, creating a calm, nurturing presence from first enquiry through to the wedding morning itself. With a focus on trust, intuition and thoughtful care, Airlie & Co curates beauty experiences that feel effortless, deeply supportive and centred on how each client wants to feel.

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In Conversation with Married By Tori

Married By Tori is known for ceremonies that feel both beautifully composed and deeply felt. With a calm presence and a modern, romantic sensibility, Tori creates ceremonies that honour each couple’s story with intention, warmth and authenticity. Her approach is less about performance and more about connection, crafting moments that feel timeless, personal and quietly unforgettable.

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9 Wedding Venues You Need to Know About in 2026

From architectural statements to countryside estates and design-led spaces redefining the way we celebrate, these nine wedding venues are setting the tone for 2026. Each offers something distinct, whether it’s a strong sense of place, a refined aesthetic, or an experience that feels genuinely considered. Together, they reflect a shift towards weddings that are intentional, immersive and deeply personal.

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Yaya Films: Connection, Presence and Emotional Honesty

Yaya Films approaches wedding filmmaking with a quiet reverence for connection, presence and emotional honesty. Rooted in making people feel completely at ease, their work favours feeling over perfection, capturing days as they are lived rather than staged. The result is storytelling that feels less like a production and more like a memory, one you can return to and feel, again and again.

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Sera Luna Co: Imagery That Feels Quietly Cinematic and Deeply Personal

Australian photographer Joel of Barefoot & Bearded isn’t interested in perfection; he’s interested in capturing the truth. What began as an unexpected leap from surf photography into a friend’s wedding has evolved into deeply intuitive, documentary-led wedding photography rooted in presence, curiosity and genuine human connection. His work departs from the perfectly curated, copy-and-paste mould of modern wedding photography, instead honouring the real, unrepeatable moments that become a family’s visual history. For Joel, photography is less about performance and more about heirlooms; images that feel lived-in, honest and undeniably you.

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Barefoot & Bearded: Capturing Weddings in Their Truest Form

Australian photographer Joel of Barefoot & Bearded isn’t interested in perfection; he’s interested in capturing the truth. What began as an unexpected leap from surf photography into a friend’s wedding has evolved into deeply intuitive, documentary-led wedding photography rooted in presence, curiosity and genuine human connection. His work departs from the perfectly curated, copy-and-paste mould of modern wedding photography, instead honouring the real, unrepeatable moments that become a family’s visual history. For Joel, photography is less about performance and more about heirlooms; images that feel lived-in, honest and undeniably you.

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Sarah-Marie Celebrancy: Crafting Ceremonies with Heart, Humour, and Human Connection

There are celebrants who simply guide a couple through the legalities, and then there are celebrants who shape a ceremony into an unforgettable moment of storytelling, emotion, and elegance. Sarah-Marie sits firmly in the latter category. Based in Canberra’s Woden Valley, she has become a cherished presence in Australia’s modern wedding landscape, known for her warmth, her originality, and the way she infuses every ceremony with meaning that feels deeply personal to the couple standing before her.

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By Lucy: Wedding Content Creation That Is Emotionally Real but Polished and Timeless

By Lucy has created a space in the wedding world where candid emotion and refined storytelling meet in the most effortless way. As she puts it, the magic lies in creating content that “feels spontaneous and emotionally real, but still polished and timeless… the kind couples look back on years from now and still feel the same butterflies – not because it was trendy, but because it was true.” It’s this balance of authenticity and artistry that defines her signature style and the stories she brings to life.

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Venue Insight: Château Élan

Château Élan in the Hunter Valley marries European elegance with the relaxed beauty of the Australian landscape, creating a venue that feels timeless, romantic, and effortlessly personal. Every wedding here is designed around the couple’s story, from intimate elopements to grand celebrations, with thoughtful details that make each day unique.

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In Conversation With Wedding Photographer Mary Bell

US-based wedding photographer Mary Bell is drawn to the beautifully unpolished moments, capturing weddings with a style that’s down to earth, a little quirky, and effortlessly true to life. Her couples are creatives, art lovers, and modern romantics who value authenticity over tradition, trusting Mary to document their day with sincerity and a quiet, observational eye.

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In Conversation With Sydney Celebrant Happily Ever Arthur

Sydney-based celebrant Scarlett Arthur, the creative heart behind Happily Ever Arthur, crafts ceremonies that feel alive, where playfulness and emotion move in effortless harmony. Guided by genuine connection, she builds her ceremonies from the quirks, stories, and heartfelt details that make every couple themselves. The result is a ceremony that feels heartfelt, light-filled, and completely, beautifully true.

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