Real Wedding Ideas Australia

Black and White Classic Gold Coast Wedding

Stunning couple Bree and Josh chose a black and white theme for their elegant wedding at Robina Woods Golf Course and North Burleigh SLSC on the Gold Coast.

Lord Howe Island Wedding

Lord Howe Island was the magical location for Anita and David’s intimate wedding. Two hours flight from Brisbane or Sydney, the island is is one of just four island groups to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list for the global significance of its natural beauty and heritage. And a great spot to elope. Anita [...]

Fun Modern Newcastle Wedding

Fun couple Kate and Scott showed a wicked sense of humour with their totally personal Newcastle wedding with a stunning purple colour scheme.

Dusky Pink Dayboro Countryside Wedding

Kym and Steve chose Dayboro, Queensland for their wedding for the sweeping countryside views and romantic vineyard at the historic estate. Everything fell into place beautifully, from the weather to their secret vows. They were even lucky enough to have lightning display as a backdrop for their evening reception. Couple: Kym and Steve Date: 27th October, 2007 Location: [...]

Paper Wedding Cones for Confetti/Petals

Wedding: Danielle and John Made By: Danielle Stewart and friends Tutorial By: Livy (A Field Journal) via Once Wed Photography: Nina Otranto With help from friends Danielle made paper wedding cones to hold the rose petal confetti for the ceremony. They used old sheet music for the paper which gives a great vintage feel and looks beautiful with the [...]

Tissue Paper Pom Flowers

Wedding: Danielle and John Made By: Danielle Stewart and friends Tutorial By: Martha Stewart Weddings Photography: Nina Otranto Danielle bought a ream of tissue paper and with the help of friends and family made a large grouping of white tissue paper poms. These decorations are very cost effective (each pom is made from approximately one individual packet of tissue [...]

Relaxed Fremantle Garden Wedding

Talented textile designer Danielle and her husband John created an intimate backyard garden wedding using gorgeous handmade details.

White Lady Elliot Island Wedding

Tarni and her Bridesmaids arrived by a private plane for her wedding to Paul on Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef. How glamorous! Tarni chose classic white and sandy linen for her wedding party – perfect for a relaxed beach wedding and rocking evening reception. The island sunset is to-die-for! Couple: Tarni and Paul Date: [...]

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Adelaide Hills Garden Wedding

Mel and Murray defied convention with a stunning colour palette of chocolate brown, cream, orange and green and the Bride wowed guests in a couture chocolate brown gown. They chose Mount Lofty in South Australia for the beautiful gardens and views, as well as the lovely old hotel and amazing food. Couple: Mel and Murray Date: 10th [...]

Surprise Brisbane Powerhouse Wedding

Peita and Andrew hosted a surprise wedding at the Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm – guests were expecting an engagement party! They wanted a modern location near the river, and Watt Modern Dining at the Powerhouse was the perfect venue for them. Beautiful Peita was so clever to pick just the right shade of raspberry [...]

Romantic Vintage-style Sydney Wedding

The vintage styling of Jessica and David's wedding is super hip; don't you just love Jessica's cocktail-length gown, dreamy flower and darling cake topper.

Fun Modern Byron Bay Wedding

Creative couple Daneve and Darren used peacock feathers and the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) flower as inspiration for their eclectic wedding in Byron Bay.

Flinders, Mornington Penninsula Wedding

Lovely Elizabeth and golf enthusiast Gary wanted a small, friendly wedding with a focus on spending time with friends and family in Gary’s family holiday town of Flinders, Victoria. The main feature of seaside Flinders on the Mornington Penninsula is the headland golf course which is also where the ashes of Gary’s late Father are [...]

Romantic Dutch-Australian Brisbane Wedding

The theme for Kim and Greg's wedding was Australian-Dutch vintage, using orange and sage green for their colour palette.

Pink Ribbon-themed Yarra Valley Wedding

Samantha and Billy defied convention by choosing a Bridesman and a Best Woman to witness their wedding in the gorgeous Yarra Valley.

Smart Casual Berrima Wedding

Madeline and David conquered several challenges to hold their smart casual wedding in the romantic NSW Southern Highlands. Their original wedding venue was cancelled only four months before their wedding day, and their outdoors picnic theme was thwarted by rain on the big day. But that didn’t stop them from celebrating with a fun gypsy-style [...]

Classic Tweed Coast Resort Wedding

Gold Coast couple Lisa and Matt were married at the Balinese-inspired Santai resort at Casuarina Beach, on the Tweed Coast, where the couple celebrated their engagement.

Modern Noosa Wedding

Jocelyn and Jarrod's modern beach wedding overlooked Noosa Main Beach on the Sunshine Coast. I adore the show-stopping gown and coffee-hued colour palette.

Glamorous Hayman Island Wedding

Gilda and Jesse created a little bit of magic on Hayman Island for their glamorous wedding with their ivory, white and latte colour palette.

Hawkesbury Valley, NSW Wedding

Ballroom dancer and DIY guru Leezar and her husband Corey chose red apples as their wedding theme as their favourite saying is that they are the apple of each others' eye. How sweet!

Romantic Dayboro Winery Wedding

Sweet couple Rebecca and Oran chose the Glengariff Historic Estate winery and vineyards west of Brisbane for the sweeping views that only added to the romance of their wedding day. They have lots of great budget-friendly and handmade tips to share. Couple: Rebecca and Oran Date: 6th June, 2009 Location: Glengariff Historic Estate, Dayboro, QLD Photography: Mark at Xpose’, [...]

Simple and Classy Adelaide Church Wedding

Adelaide couple Emily and Kyle wanted a relaxed and simple but classy wedding day that didn't break the bank. Check out Emily's simply gorgeous dress!

Traditional Sydney Inner West Wedding

Amanda and Paul glowed at their traditional wedding in Sydney's Canada Bay with its gorgeous harbour, sand and bush setting.

Old Hollywood Brisbane Garden Wedding

Sharon and her husband Dan rocked a gorgeous Old Hollywood look for their wedding with a touch of vintage and a heaping of romance.

Considerations When Hiring A Chocolate Fountain

Expert Tip by sponsor Sunshine Chocolate Fountains, providing chocolate fountains for hire for weddings and events in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Considerations When Hiring a Chocolate Fountain Chocolate fountains are a fantastic addition to your wedding dessert buffet and can act as an alternative to a cake. The aroma of melting highest quality [...]

Black and White Hunter Valley Wedding

Sarah and Adam's classy wedding in the Hunter Valley is a picture of sophistication. The couple wanted a relaxed, light and airy feel to the day with a rustic touch.

Romantic Maleny Manor Wedding

Edwina and Dan chose the Sunshine Coast hinterland spot of Maleny for their uber-romantic wedding, themed around the colour and style of Edwina's divine white-gold dress.

Smart Casual Brisbane Garden Wedding

For creative couple Jade and Kym, the focus of their big day was on the marriage itself, so they kept it as pared down as possible with a huge focus on the food which is very important to both the bride and groom. Jade and Kym have some amazing money-saving ideas!

Vintage-style Maroochydore River Wedding

Fabulous crafty Mishy and Stu put a lot of thought into creating a unique, vintage-style wedding on the Sunshine Coast that didn't break the budget.