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Dapper By Design

Whether you’re exchanging vows barefoot on the beach or celebrating in a grand ballroom, you’re one of the stars of the day – so make sure your style rises to the occasion. Separate your look from your suited-up groomsmen with special details that scream, groom! Join...

Made For Each Other

You’re marrying the love of your life. The bond you share is full of little details that only you two know. Specific memories that will always stir joy, inside jokes that will always coax a laugh. Your love has been crafted over time, so why settle for something...

Your Day, Your Way

Whether you’ve been curating an overflowing scrapbook since childhood or are only now piecing together ideas in your mind, every couple holds a vision of their perfect wedding day. The venue is key to turning that dream into reality – so why not choose a place...

A Feast To Remember

The heart wants what it wants, and so do the senses. Wedding food should excite all five – taking guests and the couple on a journey through their culture, the seasons, the local offerings and most importantly, their love. Join Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s...

A Journey To Forever

As you head to the chapel to get married, there’s only one true way to start your forever on the right foot. While often underestimated, transport is the unsung hero of your special day – seamlessly connecting the key moments, from the ceremony to the reception....

Salt-Kissed Silhouettes

For the gown you’ll wear as you walk down the aisle to begin the adventure of a lifetime, the ocean and its coastline offer endless inspiration. The steady rhythm of the tides, the soft embrace of the sea breeze, the endurance to withstand any storm – why not let the...

Hit Record on Romance

Photos freeze a moment, but video brings it back to life. The sound of vows, the nervous giggle before walking down the aisle, the cheers when the music starts – that’s the magic of wedding videography. Here, Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Jessica Muller...

A Creative Collective

With your wedding date set, it’s time to dive into the finer details. Picture it – the aesthetic, your tablescape, and the music that plays as you walk down the aisle. These small yet meaningful elements must come together seamlessly to bring your dream celebration to...

Forever and Always, Ours

Capturing a story is no easy task – it takes planning, emotion and a special kind of soul to bring the magic to life. As you prepare to embark on one of life’s greatest journeys, your wedding deserves to be captured in a timeless way, creating memories you’ll cherish...

Every Great Story Needs a Great Narrator

Before the party starts, someone has to bring the love story to life. Enter the wedding celebrant – the voice behind the vows and the calm in the chaos. Join Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Jessica Muller as she sits down with Ceremonies by Jess’ owner, Jess...

A Match Made In Heaven

Although you may not think much of it, the cutting of your wedding cake is significant, symbolising your first task as husband and wife, alongside your commitment to share and provide for one another. However, what happens when the cakes foundation doesn’t serve you...

Grounded in Grace

Wedding planning is exciting, but it can also pull your attention into a hundred different directions. Yoga offers a chance to pause, breathe and reconnect with yourself amid the chaos. Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Jessica Muller chats with Sophie Parker,...

From First Dance To Final Song

FROM FIRST DANCE TO FINAL SONG Music sets the tone of every iconic wedding moment – from the triumphant entrance song and the romantic melody of the first dance to the joyful anthem of the couple’s grand exit, and critically, the beats keeping the dancefloor alive all...

Designed To Last A Lifetime

DESIGNED TO LAST A LIFETIME Every love story deserves a symbol – something lasting, personal and as enduring as the bond it represents. When it comes to timeless beauty, few things shine brighter than Australian gold. Western Australia Wedding + Bride’s Hannah...

The Finishing Touch

THE FINISHING TOUCH Rustic, romantic, classic, or whimsical – these are just a few options for your wedding theme. With endless ideas and inspiration available, finding the right pieces to bring your vision to life can feel overwhelming. That’s why more couples are...

The Skincare Playbook

THE SKINCARE PLAYBOOK As you prepare for your wedding, there’s no better accessory than your beaming smile and radiant, healthy skin. While every detail can be perfect, the true beauty of your day comes from within – feeling like your best self. That bridal glow,...

A Lasting Legacy

A LASTING LEGACY Reaching a milestone as significant as sixty years is a rare and remarkable achievement – one truly worth celebrating. Soklich & Co. is proudly marking six decades in the jewellery industry where they’ve turned countless fairytales into reality...

Love Gone Wild

LOVE GONE WILD When most people think of wedding venues, a zoo might not be the first location that comes to mind. But at Perth Zoo, love is truly in the air and nature is part of the magic. Just minutes from the heart of the city, Perth Zoo offers a unique blend of...

A Breath Of Fresh Air

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR A wedding is a symbol that embodies the unique love shared between you and your favourite person. It’s a deeply personal milestone, and the venue should do more than simply host the day – it should reflect the essence of your relationship,...

Maid to Match

MAID TO MATCH As you wait in anticipation to walk down the aisle, your bridesmaids are the first to set the tone, capturing glances and smiles from your guests – so why not make them feel extra special? Since your wedding aesthetic ties every detail together, your...

THE CROWNING GLORY-Bridal Hair

THE CROWNING GLORY Enamoured with a stunning veil or left free to tousle in the wind, your wedding day hairstyle is an embodiment of your flair and unique personality – framing your face and tying your look together. Confidence-enhancing and outfit-completing,...

A FEAST FOR THE SOUL-Wedding Food

A FEAST FOR THE SOUL By Bethany Hayes Amidst the endless festivities, bustling dance floor, feelings of connection and endless joy of a wedding, the food that you choose to serve your guests often acts as an extension of this very celebration – where the culinary...

THE SWEETEST THING-Bomboniere

THE SWEETEST THING Wedding guests will often travel far and wide, purchase new outfits and spend hours looking their very best, and if they’re part of your bridal party, they’ll often also go above and beyond to ensure that your special day is everything you dreamed...

LOVE IN FOCUS-Wedding Videographer

LOVE, IN FOCUS If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million. The beauty of film is that it provides depth in ways an image cannot. Videography immortalises the treasured moments that then become beloved memories and can perfectly complement...

SOMETHING OLD AND SOMETHING NEW-Wedding Venues

SOMETHING OLD AND SOMETHING NEW A stylish and elegant hotel can provide the perfect backdrop for your special day, fusing together an abundance of class, years of history and a welcome touch of luxury. Hotels remain an enduring choice for life’s celebrations – being...

RETURN TO SENDER-Wedding Invitations

RETURN TO SENDER For many, the save-the-date card is the first look your loved ones will get at your wedding celebrations. That means it’s paramount that it not only reflects your relationship, but what the wedding style will be. When it comes to crafting the perfect...

THE PICTURE OF HAPPINESS-Photo Booth

THE PICTURE OF HAPPINESS Though often overshadowed by the main event, your hens night celebration is still one to be eternally treasured. While notions of a wild night of drunken debauchery still prevail within society, brides-to-be are more commonly breaking away...

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS-Wedding Photography

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Couples will always tell you: your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye. So, when the vows are exchanged, the party has ended and everyone has gone home, the newlyweds’ cherished memories as documented by their trusted...

MADE OF HONOUR-Bridesmaids

MADE OF HONOUR The person in the flowing white dress will always nab the leading role at any wedding, however no bride can do without their entourage of bridesmaids. Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Kirrily Ireland catches up with marriage celebrant Julie...

Girls just wanna have tea-High Tea

Girls just wanna have tea A hens celebration is a bride-to-be’s final send-off to married life, and consequently, it should reflect the bride and what she values and enjoys the most. Some brides are lowkey, and don’t desire a traditional or formal celebration....

THE NAME’S BOND-Grooms Fashion

THE NAME’S BOND Synonymous with timeless elegance, total precision and utmost etiquette, the much-loved tuxedo has maintained its superior status as the male ensemble-of-choice for life’s important occasions. With arguably no more important occasion than a wedding,...

WILDEST DREAMS-Bridal Fashion

WILDEST DREAMS From grand ballgowns, to alluring silhouettes and the ethereal elegance of a soft boho design, finding the perfect gown to fit your unique personality and ensure you look and feel like the diamond you are can be a journey of self-discovery. Here,...

PARTY IN THE BACKSEAT-transport

PARTY IN THE BACKSEAT While nerves can be understandably high during the all-important journey to your wedding celebration, with a quality chauffeur and the company of your bridal party by your side, it will be a trip well worth remembering. Discerning the best ways...

TABLESCAPE MAGIC-Planning & Styling

TABLESCAPE MAGIC Table centrepieces are an age-old tradition for wedding receptions, sprucing up venues and sparking conversations between guests. These days, centrepieces have evolved to include the entire table, with stylists taking everything into account, from the...

A DIAMOND FOR YOUR THOUGHTS-Jewellery

A DIAMOND FOR YOUR THOUGHTS A symbol and tangible token of the love, hope and promise between a happy couple, the engagement ring remains a longstanding and much-loved tradition among the newly affianced. Coming in all shapes, sizes, colours, and cuts, choosing the...

MADE WITH STYLE -services

MADE WITH STYLE Styling your ceremony and reception space can be as significant a part in setting your wedding’s overall tone or theme as the location – or even the gown itself. The three often go hand-in-hand to create the unique and stunning aesthetic for the...

WHERE THE SAND MEETS THE SEA-wedding destination

WHERE THE SAND MEETS THE SEA Between its gorgeous beaches and lush bushlands, Margaret River is one of Australia’s hidden gems, offering a naturally beautiful backdrop for the perfect destination wedding. Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Kirrily Ireland speaks...

A TALE OF TWO FAITHS – marriage celebrants perth

A TALE OF TWO FAITHS Although modern-day marriages are now often more of a legal matter than a religious one, many still choose to wed in their place of worship and incorporate sacred traditions that reflect their beliefs. So what happens when you and your...

SWEETEN THE DEAL-Wedding Cakes

SWEETEN THE DEAL Wedding cakes have become a blank canvas for lavish designs and unique decorations that are both eye-catching and...

A SPARK OF GENIUS – Bridal Accessories

A SPARK OF GENIUS Your wedding day is the ultimate chance to step out of your comfort zone and dress up, and what better way to incorporate some glitz and glam into your ensemble than a few sparkly accessories? Here Western Australia Wedding & Bride’s Kirrily...

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Video Production

Modern wedding videography is a storytelling device that allows you to experience your special day all over again, in a beautiful and captivating way. Georgia Jordan speaks with the director of Perceptions Wedding Videos, Colleen Gerritsen, about the editing process and which footage makes the final cut.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Transport

Does the thought of choosing your wedding car make your wheels spin? Jacqueline Maya explores the benefits of modern wedding cars and why they’re becoming so popular.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Stationery

Lahra Macnab, the creative director of LaLa Design, catches up with Tijan Biner to discuss the establishment of her business, the inspiration behind her designs, and what’s trending in the world of wedding stationery.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Bridal Fashion Outlook

A new year brings with it new possibilities and new fashion trends. As we continue to stride towards opening up and reinstating a sense of normality, 2022’s trends seek to buck the trend by embracing exciting and daring new looks.

The Year Ahead: The Top Bridal Trends for 2022

While 2020 and 2021 were certainly not the years we were anticipating, with the bridal industry one of the worst affected by the lockdowns that gripped the nation, 2022 has already sparked feelings of hope and optimism. To ensure your day is everything you could ever imagine and more, the team at the Wedding & Bride Expo delve into the top bridal trends of 2022.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Expo- Trends in Grooms Fashion

Embracing a range of different cuts, colours and materials, there has never been a more exciting time for grooms fashion. Here, the team at Western Australia Wedding & Bride Summer Expo delves into the exciting realm of mens fashion as we reveal the grooms fashion trends that we can expect to see in 2022.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Styling

Marquee weddings have skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years, and with so many styling and décor options available, it’s no surprise why. Here, Tijan Biner speaks with Nicole Murtagh from Beaumonde Catering about the logistics behind successfully hosting a marquee wedding.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Venues

There are many things to consider when choosing a wedding venue. Annie Slevison speaks with Amie Harvey from The Pavilion at The Marina Mindarie about what to ask a wedding coordinator before locking in your dream wedding location.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Jewellery

With a range of design options to consider, it can be difficult to find the perfect wedding band to complement your engagement ring. Here, Bhria Vellnagel enlists the knowledge of Lexie Soklich from Soklich & Co. to help take the guesswork out of this pairing.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Grooms Fashion

While classic, matching black tuxedos will always be in fashion, grooms and their groomsmen are becoming more and more creative with their wedding day outfits. Regardless of whether you choose a formal look, or go for a more casual vibe, the most important thing is that your groom and his groomsmen look put-together. Kate Fitzgerald discovers some of the best ways to make your groomsmen match.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Hens Party

Planning your hens day can be a huge undertaking, but tailoring your activities to the season in which your wedding will take place can help narrow down the options. Here, Emma Phillips explores the best summer and winter hens party trends that are sure to please every bride-to-be.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Flowers

When choosing the flora to adorn your special day, aesthetic is the obvious decider. However, what you may not have considered are the meanings attributed to certain flowers and what each variety represents. Camilla Stephenson speaks with Peta Longman, the owner of Balshaw’s Florist, to explore the language of flowers and how you can make a declaration of love with your bouquet.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Photography

Pre-wedding photography is garnering interest in the west, but why is it that many people still don’t know it exists? Jacinta Walsh speaks with professional photographer Kevin McGinn about the new trend.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Entertainment

Finding the right wedding entertainer for your special day can be a difficult process. Here, Emma Phillips investigates the importance of technology, lighting and sound quality, and why it’s vital to spend a little more on your wedding entertainment.

What to Expect at the Perth Wedding Expo

Now that you’ve registered for your free tickets and have marked the date in your calendar, what can you expect to find at a wedding expo?

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Pet-Friendly Weddings

When it comes to your special day, the inclusion of your pet can create an incredible moment between you and your favourite furry companion. Annie Slevison speaks to marriage celebrant Romy Pritchard from RDP Enterprise Solutions about the rise of pet-friendly weddings.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Cakes

A far cry from the traditional necessity it once represented, wedding cakes have become an expression of originality. René Hart speaks with bespoke cake artist Janelle Adams from Cakes by Dark Cherry about how inspiration can come from non-obvious sources to create a truly unique dessert.

Tips on how to get the most out of the Perth Wedding Expo

Now that you’ve announced your commitment to each other, with a shiny new ring to mark the occasion, it’s time to bring to life your vision for your big day. Here, Wedding & Bride Expo imparts our top tips to ensure you get the most out of the Perth Wedding & Bride Summer Expo so you are well on your way to planning your dream day!

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Invitations

Selecting stationery for your wedding is one of the first steps you’ll take when planning your special day. With ever-changing trends and endless design possibilities, it can be a daunting process. Emma Phillips chats to Belinda Collins, the owner of Collins Craft, about up-and-coming stationery trends and how to incorporate them into your wedding day.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Bridal Fashion

The classic white wedding gown has been at the height of bridal fashion since Queen Victoria sparked the trend in 1840, but styles have drastically changed over decades. Here, Tijan Biner delves into the history of wedding gowns to explore how they have evolved over the last 100 years.

2022 Perth Wedding and Bride Summer Expo- Beauty and Wellbeing

Whether you’re rocking a glam-chic look for your hen’s night, transforming into a prim and proper sweetheart for your bridal shower, or getting dolled up for your wedding day, flawless, long-lasting makeup is a must! April Davis speaks to Gail Wilton from Gail Wilton Makeup Artistry and discovers party-proofing your makeup is easier than you may think.

The Top Tips For Your Perth Beach Wedding

The Top Tips For Your Perth Beach Wedding Thinking of having your Perth wedding on the beach? For some of us, nothing sounds better than marrying the one you love on sandy shores surrounded by the sound of the waves. But while a beach can be the perfect setting for...