Wedding of the week
A whirlwind romance
They made everyone around them ill, they were so love sick. But, this was no passing phase.
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A moment 'we will never forget'
Kristy organised her own proposal. Not that she realised it.
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Five magical words
It's surprising what you learn about your partner when you move in together, as Renee and Grayson have found.
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'Inextricably linked'
It was inevitable these two were going to get married. At least, it was according to Alex's criteria.
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Don't look back
They kept bumping into each other. They had coffee and haven't looked back since.
Instant spark
Engaged on the first date
Jess is a city girl while Tristan is a country boy through and through. But, these two knew there was something special right from the start.
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The wall-patcher and the spider-catcher
When Rob and Jess married, they wrote their own vows and divvied up their marital duties.
Love symbol
Proposal prewarning
He prewarned her about the proposal, but still managed to make it a surprise.
Better plan
Second choice brings a second chance
Tara Murphy It was clear the Jeff had made the right choice, even if it wasn't his first.
Dramatic journey
Life-changing love
"Our friends and family didn't think they'd ever see us again and witness us get married."
Anti-bridezilla
Diary of a relaxed bride
TARA MURPHY We've all been appalled by bridezillas screaming that something isn't exactly right or that rain has ruined their perfect day. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Lasting love
Wedding flashback
It is somewhat of a surprise that Linda and Damien are about to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. After all, their first meeting was nearly their last.
Serendipitous stop
A trip to remember
A bit of dutch courage and bit of bad luck set this couple on the path to a long and happy marriage.
Cruisy couple
Height of love
She is 153 centimetres. He is 192 centimetres. They might be a "weird looking couple," but they are a perfect match.
High hopes
A sure thing
Laura thought she had Seymen's proposal idea cracked. That is until it didn't happen.
Casual courtship
Not looking for love
A casual courtship was all they wanted. But, it turned out that they couldn't stand being apart from each other.
Memorable meetings
A friendly push
Their first date went well. Her first meeting with her future in-laws did not.
Classical affair
A couple of music lovers
They share a passion for music, but his love of motorbikes sends her to sleep. Literally.
Blissful balance
Sky's the limit
They are just two ordinary people who have found an extraordinary love.
Detailed delight
In the name of love
Cassandra spent the first three months after they met thinking Dan's name was Nick.
Coming together
The lock of love
It is a tradition for young couples wanting to seal their love forever to travel to Via dell'Amore.
Long love
Worth waiting for
The proposal was a long time coming. In fact, it predated even meeting Zac.
Sweet sounds
Moving to their own beat
Melanie walked down the aisle to Nirvana while Jon sang his wedding speech. This romance skips to the beat of its own sweet sound.
Virtual romance
Love at first Skype
Justine and Gary fell so hard they were engaged by their second 'real' date.
Beautiful vision
Sight for sore eyes
It's not uncommon to hear people say they fell in 'love at first sight.' But, at the optometrist?
Bright lights
Romance was born
Elliott is a self-confessed romantic and his proposal did not disappoint.
Surprise signs
Gifts of love
She saw what she thought was a great proposal idea. As she pointed it out, suddenly, she realised it was for her.
Mates for life
The penguin and the pebble
It began as a 'birthday pash' but ended with the most romantic proposal story we've heard in a while.
Slow burn
Opposites attract
He tells 'dad' jokes and she sleeps diagonally on the bed taking up 'all his space' but these two adore being together.
Flying high
Bollywood breakout
An entrance that packed a punch and some breakout Bollywood dancing made this a wedding to remember.
Long love
Wasting no time
Making definitive decisions took Shari and Phillip awhile. But, as soon as they did everything fell into place.
Simple pleasures
Contrary to convention
Evan and Alison write their own rules, but this is still a 'perfect Hollywood love story.'
Lucky number
Good things come in threes
She's a proper 'princess' and he's a 'big kid', but one and two makes a lucky three.
Riding high
Just a joyride
With herpetophobia and Elton John obsessions, not to mention the unusual way her father found out his intention, it could have been the ride from hell.
Sliding doors
Chance romance
If it wasn't for serendipitous timing, these two would never have even met.
Full of fun
Anything but average
He proposed at an 'averagechef' contest and the 'wedding waltz' was a flash mob dance to Party Rock.
Simple pleasures
The laugh of their lives
They were warned to stay away from each other. They are glad they did not listen.
Long-distance love
Worth the wait
Over the phone, their friendship flourished and when Luke made trips home, their romance too.
Charmed timing
Lucky in love
They might have got engaged on Rocky Point, but this relationship has been all smooth sailing.
Burning love
A rollicking ride
It's been wild ride for this couple who fell for each other in the back of a paddy wagon and got engaged in a hot air balloon.
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Rocking romance
After Trent's first proposal, it could have all been over for this fun-loving pair.
Italian wedding
Surprise central
From the start of this 'unlikely' romance, surprise has reigned supreme.
Beautiful bond
Partners in crime
On the other side of the world, they locked eyes across the room. After a few drinks they were inseperable.
Emily Sobey and Brendan Sweet
Caught out
Jemma Castle Considered an unlikely pair, Emily and Brendan's friends were surprised when they caught them out one night.
Rebecca Joannou and Robert Angell
Pre-proposal shopping
Jemma Castle Rebecca was feeling down after shopping for her wedding dress, but it wasn't long before she cheered up.
Kayla Goodwin and Colin Lau
Secret message proposal
Jemma Castle Colin's proposal was a secret message hidden in eight separate letters.
Andrew and Phoebe Mackenzie
Developing eyes for each other
Jemma Castle After several years of solid friendship, Andrew and Phoebe developed 'eyes' for each other one summer.
Jade Mackay and Aaron Cole
Absolute happiness
Jemma Castle Jade and Aaron walked out of the church, hand in hand, bells ringing and absolutely happy to know they had just married their best friend.
Erin and Marty Lynch
Romantic proposal
Jemma Castle They spent an evening retracing important places in their relationship before Marty proposed aboard a hot air balloon.
Jenny Tangtrakarn and Thomas Kramer
Primary school sweethearts
Jemma Castle It's OK, they haven't been dating since they were nine, but they did forge something special when they met in Year 5.
Caroline Fairhall and Steve Roberts
Teapot proposal
Jemma Castle When she was presented with a teapot without water, she checked to see what was wrong. The answer: a beautiful engagement ring.
Tobias and Amelia Seeto
Best friends forever
Jemma Castle It was bound to last when Amelia sent a text message in high school saying that her and Toby should be "best friends forever".
Sam Trovato and Jodi Lewis
Basketball sparks
Jemma Castle When Jodi and Sam hit the basketball court together, sparks flew.
Hannalise and Jacob Paris
Just in time
Jemma Castle They met just in time - by the next day they were hundreds of kilometres apart.
Stephanie Johns and Martin Eber
A few of their favourite things
Jemma Castle The theme for Stephanie and Martin's wedding was "favourite things" which was interspersed into all aspects of the decoration.
Andrea Fellas and Damon Sellis
The first move
Jemma Castle Andrea always thought the man should do the asking, that was, until she met Damon.
Samantha Sandercock and Greg McMahon
Casual and relaxed
Jemma Castle Neither Samantha nor Greg thought much would come of their first meeting until they started seeing each other every week.
Lydia Burke and John Evans
Taken by surprise
Jemma Castle The proposal was a surprise but the wedding was astonishing.
Sally Gordon and Damon Taylor
It began with a dress
Jemma Castle When Sally found a stunning dress, all she needed was an occasion on which to wear it.
Lisa Albert and Vincent Lamberti
Chance meeting
Jemma Castle When Lisa walked into Vincent's music shop, both their lives changed forever.
Kirsty MacDonald and Ronald Kabaale
An unlikely pair
Jemma Castle Kirsty always thought it was a miracle that she ever met Ron, but they fit together perfectly.
Toni Long and Drew Jones
The most perfect time for a proposal
Jemma Castle Drew couldn't have timed his proposal better.
Angie and Phillip Geurs
Ray of sunshine
Jemma Castle After a week of solid rain, the sun came out just in time for Phillip and Angie's outdoor ceremony.
Kathryn Lynch and Kasra Rassoulzadegan
Public proposal
Jemma Castle Kasra faced his fear of public speaking by publically declaring his love for Kathryn.
Renate Smith and Jason Axford
Right from the start
Jemma Castle Both Renate and Jason knew "right from the start" that they had met the person they wanted to spend the rest of their lives with.
Karina Tam and Chieh Chen
When one isn't enough
Jemma Castle Karina and Chieh had the small, intimate, destination wedding and the big, traditional wedding.
Zoe McDonald and John Woodlock
In unusual circumstances
Jemma Castle When they least expected it, and in a time of despair, Zoe and John found love.
Sylvia Thai and Colin Ma
Finding their real selves
Jemma Castle From young teenagers to young adults, Sylvia and Colin pretty much grew up together.
Ingrid Karhammar and Dan Smith
Taken by surprise
Jemma Castle Cocktails, dinner, and a hotel. Ingrid was already overwhelmed by her birthday celebrations when it turned into something even more romantic.
Anna Mekhitarian and Frank Torcaso
Big and bold
Jemma Castle Everything about Anna and Frank's wedding was big and bold from the guest list to the cake.
Charlotte Smith and Sam Gray
Panic proposal
Jemma Castle Sam "panic proposed" before Charlotte could discover the massive hole in their bank balance.
Cassandra Mills and Matthew Rowan
Silly and sweet
Jemma Castle She was silly. He was sweet. A month later they were eating ice-cream and they haven't looked back.
Jessica Mullock and Kurtis Kaiser
From hating to loving
Jemma Castle Jessica had decided that she hated "that" kid - Kurtis. And then she changed her mind.
Elise Phillips and Christopher Wright
A shopping list in her pocket
Jemma Castle She thought they were going grocery shopping. He had other plans.
Georgina Tate and Christopher Russell-Gibson
Santorini proposal
Jemma Castle A holiday in Santorini, a romantic dinner and then a beautiful Tiffany ring.
Gavin Yates and Chantel Stone
Three-times engaged
Jemma Castle Despite saying they aren't romantics, Gavin and Chantel got engaged three times.
Philippa Cahill and Christopher Winterton
With a little help from his friends
Jemma Castle Chris turned a casual dinner into a "magical" proposal with the help of friends and family to woo the woman he loved.
Nicole Smith and David Sheaves
"Show me the ring!"
Jemma Castle Nicole nearly died of surprise when she realised David's proposal was genuine.
Dyani Kelly and Rory Lovelock
Three week proposal
Jemma Castle Sitting in Dyani's flat after dating for three weeks - Rory sends a text message that reads 'Marry me'.
Megan Tracey and Luke Harrison
Romance of the everyday
Jemma Castle Despite Megan's hopes for a lavishly romantic proposal, Luke's at-home proposal fit the bill.
Belinda and Peter Drew
Doing things differently
Jemma Castle Challenging tradition, Peter chose to take Belinda's family name and that's how they became Mr and Mrs Drew.
Julie Cassar and Leandro Balan
An old trick
Jemma Castle A smitten Leandro had to use an age-old trick to win the heart of Julie.
Leanne Chiha and Ibrahim Chambour
Third time lucky
Jemma Castle It took Leanne and Ibrahim three meetings over four years before they finally got together.
Sally Heath and Richard Arnott
A striking man and a pair of legs
Jemma Castle Sally and Richard's fate changed when she saw a striking man sitting at a table and he saw a pair of legs walk past the window.
Javed and Stephanie Sterritt
Magical, makeshift proposal
Jemma Castle Javed proposed to Stephanie on the beach with a makeshift table and chairs and a love letter.
Katie Elder and Nicholas Roland
Surprise wedding
Jemma Castle Most brides don't want too many surprises on their wedding day, but Katie turned the entire day into a big surprise.
Jon Harwood and Jay Sue
Red surprise
Jemma Castle Jon didn't realise Jay was going to wear red and when he saw her walking down the aisle he could hardly keep the tears from his eyes.
Big day
15,000 kilometre romance
Jemma Castle Andrew and Joanna had to travel 15,000 kilometres before they found each other, despite living 15 minutes apart.
Izhar Basha and Katie Campbell
Law of love
Jemma Castle Izhar and Katie had a few close encounters before they finally met during their law clerkship.
Alicia Wright and Peter Hewat
Smooth pick up
Jemma Castle Peter pulled a smooth pick-up line on Alicia that worked a treat.
Paul and Hania Hapsellis
Vodka for health and happiness
Jemma Castle Hania's most fond memory of her wedding day is the overwhelming sense of happines she felt walking down the aisle.
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Love blossoms over the counter
Jemma Castle Amy was working in a cafe when a customer caught her eye. One date with Joel and she was smitten.
Enoch and Nicole Tan
Waiting on love
Jemma Castle Enoch and Nicole found romance as they waited on tables together.
Rhiannon Taylor and Mark Kwong
High school sweethearts
Jemma Castle Rhiannon and Mark celebrated their love with the ultimate destination wedding.
Bonita Blight and Bill La
Fiery romance
Jemma Castle Bonita and Bill always had a spark - they met through friends on the fire twirling scene.
Laura Toose and James Jeffreson
Early start
Jemma Castle The day they left high school, James and Laura moved in together.
Johanna Harries and William Kinsel
Cowboy couple
Jemma Castle Cowboy hats, boots and a sheep station - Johanna and William had all the elements of a country wedding.
Is this the most romantic proposal ever?
The theatrics of popping the question have become, for some, bigger than the bling of the ring and even the wedding itself.
The wedding planner
It might be like a scene from Fawlty Towers, but don't sweat the small stuff on your big day, writes Kate Waterhouse.
The very public private proposal
He proposed, she said yes, and a bystander with a camera became suddenly famous.
Here comes the fashion-forward bride
When Edwina McCann married her husband, Toby Smith, 10 years ago, there were few Australian bridal magazines to pore over.
Romancing the stone
For luxury goods house Bulgari, the gems used in high jewellery give a piece heart.
A-Z Wedding Guide 2013
The A-Z Wedding Guide has 148 pages full of all the information you need to plan your special day.
White-wedding wonderland
A fascinating journey into the history of the white wedding dress.
Couples to say you're the 11.11.11 that I want
The Last Post has preceded a minute's silence on Remembrance Day for decades, but today it will be bookended by the chiming of wedding bells.
Dream day minus the price tag
Simple steps, such as walking to the wedding, can keep costs down.
Bespoke idea bewitches brides
From less-is-more simplicity to old-Hollywood glamour, women are infusing their special day with personality.
Hue beauty
Autumn weddings can provide the perfect picturesque backdrop to a very special day.
Wedding day emergency kit
By now, you've probably heard of every disaster that has ever occurred at a wedding.
Amid the change, 'I do' remains constant
From Victorian lace to modern minimalism - how weddings have evolved over a century.
Chelsea Clinton's wedding
Chelsea Clinton has married Marc Mezvinsky in Rhinebeck, New York.
Couples book a perfect date with destiny
It's a race to the alter this Sunday as couples vie to get married on the auspicious date of the 10th day of the 10th month of 2010.
Brides favour classic wedding dresses
Big is back as Australian brides return to traditional wedding dresses.
The key to beautiful wedding photos
Hint: let it rain on your bridal train.
Wonderful wedding cakes
Wedding cakes have come a long way from fruit cake encased in impenetrable white icing.
Weddings get personal
From themed weddings to surprise weddings, unique ceremonies are displacing traditional nuptials.
Perfect union of ideas
Expert advice can make the special day even more memorable, writes Sarah Whyte.
Simply perfect
More couples are opting for intimate weddings.
Princess Victoria weds in regal ceremony
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria wed Daniel Westling in Stockholm's Storkyrkan cathedral.
Have modern brides forgotten feminism?
In public, she was the perfect mother of the bride. But, inside, she was torn. April Fraser asks why have women reverted to weddings that feminists fought against?
Brides: a father's gift to give away?
Is it time for us to revise our attitudes and expectations about marriage and relationships?
Mischa Barton's Spanish bridal mission
Mischa Barton makes a stunning return to the catwalk at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week.
Swedish princess opts for 'sexist' wedding
The Crown Princess of Sweden has upset church leaders by announcing she wants to be given away by her father when she marries next month.
Destination weddings: the trend
The all-inclusive 'weddingmoon' is becoming increasingly popular. Not only is it cheaper, but it's less nerve racking, say travel experts.
Sara Groen's Paris proposal
While holidaying in Paris last week, popular weather presenter Sara Groen heard those four magic words: will you marry me?
Mariah Carey's anniversary weddings
Mariah Carey celebrates her wedding anniversary by getting married again - every year!
Lift the veil on tradition
Modern weddings break with convention, writes Kristie Lau.
Close-up and personal
Call in a stylist to give your wedding photos some Hollywood glamour.
