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Wedding of the week

The track to romance

The wheels of romance were set in motion on the racetrack.

Wedding of the week

Unusual benefits

Scenes from the wedding of Belinda Bogdanovic and Vladimir Poposki.

They can happily spend all day and night together, but this relationship comes with some other more unusual perks.

Wedding of the week

A whirlwind romance

Robyn Mackenzie and James Matters

They made everyone around them ill, they were so love sick. But, this was no passing phase.

Wedding of the week

A moment 'we will never forget'

Scenes from the wedding of Kristy and Ben Palmer.

Kristy organised her own proposal. Not that she realised it.

Wedding of the week

Five magical words

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It's surprising what you learn about your partner when you move in together, as Renee and Grayson have found.

Wedding of the week

'Inextricably linked'

Scenes from the wedding of Nicole May Jackson and Aleksey D'jamirze.

It was inevitable these two were going to get married. At least, it was according to Alex's criteria.

Wedding of the week

Don't look back

Images from the wedding of Rachael and Brenton Tickner.

They kept bumping into each other. They had coffee and haven't looked back since.

Instant spark

Engaged on the first date

Jess and Tristan.

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.

Wedding of the week

The wall-patcher and the spider-catcher

Scenes from the wedding of Jessica and Robert Caldicott.

When Rob and Jess married, they wrote their own vows and divvied up their marital duties.

Love symbol

Proposal prewarning

Scenes from Cathrine and Jason Frank's wedding.

He prewarned her about the proposal, but still managed to make it a surprise.

Better plan

Second choice brings a second chance

Devon and Jeff.

Tara Murphy It was clear the Jeff had made the right choice, even if it wasn't his first.

Dramatic journey

Life-changing love

Scenes from Jenna and Chris Mizzi's wedding.

"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 and Blake Borgia wedding

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.

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Lasting love

Wedding flashback

Scenes from the wedding of Damien and Linda Chee.

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

Jarred and Melissa

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

Marty and Mariko

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 and Seymen

Laura thought she had Seymen's proposal idea cracked. That is until it didn't happen.

Casual courtship

Not looking for love

Scenes from Daniel Zammit and Kristy-Lee Lobb's wedding.

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

Scenes from Jonathan Lim and Mienli Tang's wedding.

Their first date went well. Her first meeting with her future in-laws did not.

Classical affair

A couple of music lovers

Renee and Lloyd

They share a passion for music, but his love of motorbikes sends her to sleep. Literally.

Blissful balance

Sky's the limit

Scenes from Olivia Pels and Brad Kilsby's wedding.

They are just two ordinary people who have found an extraordinary love.

Detailed delight

In the name of love

Scenes from Cassandra Brown and Daniel Bennett's wedding.

Cassandra spent the first three months after they met thinking Dan's name was Nick.

Coming together

The lock of love

Elspeth and Adrian De Fanti

It is a tradition for young couples wanting to seal their love forever to travel to Via dell'Amore.

Long love

Worth waiting for

Ben and Zac.

The proposal was a long time coming. In fact, it predated even meeting Zac.

Compatible

A horror of a day

Jason Godden and Dian Majimin

A horror day was perfect for this zombie-loving duo.

Sweet sounds

Moving to their own beat

Scenes from Melanie Rogers and Jonathan Williamson's wedding.

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

Justine and Gary fell so hard they were engaged by their second 'real' date.

Grand plans

Full circle

Tom and Kim

How this romance came full circle after seven years.

Beautiful vision

Sight for sore eyes

Anthony Hoang and Kim Le

It's not uncommon to hear people say they fell in 'love at first sight.' But, at the optometrist?

Bright lights

Romance was born

Justine and Elliott Wasserman

Elliott is a self-confessed romantic and his proposal did not disappoint.

Surprise signs

Gifts of love

Lauren and Matthew

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

Scenes from Vivi Tchan and James Roc's wedding.

It began as a 'birthday pash' but ended with the most romantic proposal story we've heard in a while.

Slow burn

Opposites attract

Belinda and Michael

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

Bec and Sanjiv

An entrance that packed a punch and some breakout Bollywood dancing made this a wedding to remember.

Long love

Wasting no time

Shari and Phillip

Making definitive decisions took Shari and Phillip awhile. But, as soon as they did everything fell into place.

Shining stars

Theatre of love

Scenes from Lucretia Adedoja and Niyi Adedoja's wedding.

Life together is a stage and Lucretia and Niyi are the stars.

Loving life

Cultural dynamite

Lofty and little, bashful and boisterous, patient and well, not.

Lofty and little, bashful and boisterous, patient and well, not.

Simple pleasures

Contrary to convention

Alison and Evan.

Evan and Alison write their own rules, but this is still a 'perfect Hollywood love story.'

Lucky number

Good things come in threes

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She's a proper 'princess' and he's a 'big kid', but one and two makes a lucky three.

Riding high

Just a joyride

Erin Barrell and Daniel McMullan

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

Scenes from Gavin Maher and Genevieve Cruz's wedding.

If it wasn't for serendipitous timing, these two would never have even met.

Full of fun

Anything but average

Ray and Annie.

He proposed at an 'averagechef' contest and the 'wedding waltz' was a flash mob dance to Party Rock.

Long-distance love

Worth the wait

Scenes from Megan Turner and Luke McMahon's wedding.

Over the phone, their friendship flourished and when Luke made trips home, their romance too.

Charmed timing

Lucky in love

Sara Brennan

They might have got engaged on Rocky Point, but this relationship has been all smooth sailing.

Burning love

A rollicking ride

Scenes from Talitha Goodwin and Glen Richardson's wedding.

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.

Wild wedding

Rocking romance

Jessica Perkins and Trent Neddrie.

After Trent's first proposal, it could have all been over for this fun-loving pair.

Italian wedding

Surprise central

Vanessa and Vince Polimeni.

From the start of this 'unlikely' romance, surprise has reigned supreme.

Beautiful bond

Partners in crime

Lynette and Drew

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

Emily

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

Rebecca

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

Kayla

Jemma Castle Colin's proposal was a secret message hidden in eight separate letters.

Andrew and Phoebe Mackenzie

Developing eyes for each other

Phoebe

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

Jade

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

Erin

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

Kramer

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

Steve

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

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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

Jodi

Jemma Castle When Jodi and Sam hit the basketball court together, sparks flew.

Hannalise and Jacob Paris

Just in time

Hanna

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

Steph

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

Andrea

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

Sam

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

Lydia

Jemma Castle The proposal was a surprise but the wedding was astonishing.

Sally Gordon and Damon Taylor

It began with a dress

Sally

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

Lisa

Jemma Castle When Lisa walked into Vincent's music shop, both their lives changed forever.

Kirsty MacDonald and Ronald Kabaale

An unlikely pair

Kirsty

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

Toni

Jemma Castle Drew couldn't have timed his proposal better.

Angie and Phillip Geurs

Ray of sunshine

Angie

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

Kaz

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

Renate

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

Karina

Jemma Castle Karina and Chieh had the small, intimate, destination wedding and the big, traditional wedding.

Zoe McDonald and John Woodlock

In unusual circumstances

Zoe

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

Sylvia

Jemma Castle From young teenagers to young adults, Sylvia and Colin pretty much grew up together.

Ingrid Karhammar and Dan Smith

Taken by surprise

Ingrid

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

Anna

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

Charlotte

Jemma Castle Sam "panic proposed" before Charlotte could discover the massive hole in their bank balance.

Cassandra Mills and Matthew Rowan

Silly and sweet

Cass

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

Jess

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

Elise

Jemma Castle She thought they were going grocery shopping. He had other plans.

Georgina Tate and Christopher Russell-Gibson

Santorini proposal

Tate

Jemma Castle A holiday in Santorini, a romantic dinner and then a beautiful Tiffany ring.

Gavin Yates and Chantel Stone

Three-times engaged

Gavin

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

Phillipa

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!"

NIcole

Jemma Castle Nicole nearly died of surprise when she realised David's proposal was genuine.

Dyani Kelly and Rory Lovelock

Three week proposal

Dyani

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

Megan

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

Beilnda

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

Leandro

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

Leanne

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

Sally

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

Steph

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

Katie

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

Jay

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

Joanna

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

Katie

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

Alicia

Jemma Castle Peter pulled a smooth pick-up line on Alicia that worked a treat.

Paul and Hania Hapsellis

Vodka for health and happiness

Hania

Jemma Castle Hania's most fond memory of her wedding day is the overwhelming sense of happines she felt walking down the aisle.

Wedding of the week

Love blossoms over the counter

Amy

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

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Jemma Castle Enoch and Nicole found romance as they waited on tables together.

Rhiannon Taylor and Mark Kwong

High school sweethearts

Rhiannon

Jemma Castle Rhiannon and Mark celebrated their love with the ultimate destination wedding.

Bonita Blight and Bill La

Fiery romance

Bonnie

Jemma Castle Bonita and Bill always had a spark - they met through friends on the fire twirling scene.

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.

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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.

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The very public private proposal

He proposed, she said yes, and a bystander with a camera became suddenly famous.

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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.

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Amid the change, 'I do' remains constant

From Victorian lace to modern minimalism - how weddings have evolved over a century.

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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?

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Brides: a father's gift to give away?

Is it time for us to revise our attitudes and expectations about marriage and relationships?

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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.

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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.

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Unbridled beauty

Alex Perry's bridal collection

Wedding dresses and bridal wear from Australia's favourite evening wear designer, Alex Perry.

Tropical nuptials

Brisbane's bride and joy

Highlights from some of Queensland's most beautiful weddings.

Perth's glory

Wedded in Western Australia

Western Australia's romantic scenery lends these weddings a beautiful backdrop.

Beautiful brides

Carolina Herrera's bridal elegance

Carolina Herrera's latest bridal collection featured dramatic silhouettes, stunning fabric and a modern take on hats and veils.

Big love

Romantic Romanians celebrate wedded bliss

More than 100 Romanian brides participated in Bucharest's Bride Parade - a glamourous celebration of marriage and romance.

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Love signs

It's a ring thing

New trends in engagement rings from Tiffany & Co, Cerrone and Bulgari.

Sweet art

Exquisite wedding cakes

Traditional tiers, delicate cupcakes or personalised confections, there's something to inspire every bride.

Bridal wear

Weddings, parties, anything

Gorgeous wedding dresses and beautiful bridesmaids gowns from across Australia.

Wedding Frenzy

World wide weddings

All over the world thousands of couples were getting married on the tenth of the tenth 2010.