Weddings
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New Zealand
Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford finally tie the knot
The former NZ PM wore a white halterneck dress, the groom sported a black suit and five-year-old daughter Neve walked down the aisle by his side.
- by Ryan Anderson
Latest
Wedding dresses stolen, stripped for parts and copied in $110K scam
Queensland police have arrested a woman who allegedly ripped off 70 people in a long-running wedding dress scam.
- by Sean Parnell
The rise of the ‘micro wedding’: How couples are changing the rules
Bouquets and garter tosses? In the bin. The “giving away” of the bride? Considered medieval at this point.
- by Amy Parfett
Opinion
Public speaking
I’ve been asked to MC a wedding eight times. What does this say about me?
It’s a very special role on a very special day, but being asked to MC a friend’s wedding is both a blessing and a curse.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Smoke, heatwaves, cancellations: Planning a wedding in a climate crisis
With El Nino looming, those tying the knot this summer are likely in for a hot, dry wedding day.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Bride and groom consider legal action over wedding gastro outbreak
It was meant to be their happiest day, but Melbourne newlyweds are dealing with more than 30 people who picked up gastro at their wedding reception.
- by Alex Crowe
Rules of engagement: How much should you spend on a ring?
Whether it’s the cost or style, Australians are bucking engagement ring conventions.
- by Nell Geraets
Why more people are saying ‘I do’ to professional wedding vow writers
With the growing popularity of wedding content on social media, couples are placing a bigger emphasis on the vow ceremony.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The rise of the no-heel wedding
The bridal footwear trend loved by celebrities is as practical as it is chic.
- by Caroline Leaper
To have and to hound: ‘Puptials’ for Melbourne dogs to raise money for sick animals
Melbourne celebrant Sarah Dobson regularly sees dogs watching their humans get hitched. Now she’s giving canines the joy of “muttrimony” to support the Lort Smith animal hospital.
- by Melissa Cunningham