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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

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.

Sophie Serafino and Quincy Neufeld

From two sides of the globe

Sophie

Jemma Castle Sophie and Quincy were inseperable once they had met - despite being from opposite sides of the world.

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

tan

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.

Laura Toose and James Jeffreson

Early start

Laura

Jemma Castle The day they left high school, James and Laura moved in together.

Johanna Harries and William Kinsel

Cowboy couple

JOhanna

Jemma Castle Cowboy hats, boots and a sheep station - Johanna and William had all the elements of a country wedding.

Tammerly Holmes and Jay Robinson

High school sweethearts

Tammerly

Jemma Castle It's lucky for Jay and Tammerly that first impressions don't always last.

Catherine Rogerson and Timothy Johnson

Handmade love

Cath

Jemma Castle A wedding day filled with things they loved - vintage, nostalgic, handmade and of course, each other.

Vanessa Bock and Peter Paddon

Close companions

Vanessa

Jemma Castle Vanessa and Peter enjoy all the small parts of life together such as a lazy Sunday doing the crossword.

Katie Gompertz and Tim Williams

Pigtail puller

Katie

Jemma Castle Tim used to pull Katie's pigtails to get her attention, and it seemed to do the trick.

Danielle Wickham and Dane Keevers

Secret wedding mission

Danni

Jemma Castle Her father broke it up after just one date but Danielle was already hooked.

Alesar Kaddour and Owen Burnie

Irresistible charm

Alesar

Jemma Castle Alesar simply couldn't resist Owen's charm and eventually fell for him - according to Owen.

Nichola Parish and Adam Sleight

A flying start

Nichola

Jemma Castle For Nichola and Adam the sky was the limit from their very first date.

Laura Stevens and Gareth MacGregor

Friends first

laura

Jemma Castle Laura and Gareth got to know each other through long conversations on car trips for work.

Veronica Perera and Patrick Muscat

Surprise ending

Veronica

Jemma Castle Veronica was left "absolutely bewildered" after their first date.

Sophia Browne and Andrew Arthur

A friendly drink

Sophia

Jemma Castle It didn't take long for their friendly drink to turn into something much more.

Mark and Sarah Gilder

Twice the romance

Sarah

Jemma Castle Why have just one wedding, when you can have two?

Monica Gallagher and Christopher Bentham

Snowfield romance

Monica

Jemma Castle When Chris and Monica bumped into each other at the snow, he ditched his man clan so they could spend more time together.

Anna Papoutsakis and John Bertsos

Big fat Greek wedding

Anna

Jemma Castle When John met Anna, it was love - and marriage plans - at first sight.

Emma Wise and Florent Houssais

A French affair

Emma

Jemma Castle Emma was shocked when the man of her dreams left a note on her desk asking her on a date.

Heather Clarke and Andre Teschendorf

Old friends, new love

Heather

Jemma Castle Love blossomed when old school mates were reunited in their 30s.

Katrina Isley and Christopher Dawson

Stealing his thunder

Katrina

Jemma Castle Katrina unknowingly stole Christopher's thunder when they arrived at the top of the Eureka Skydeck.

Joanne Manson and Ashley McKay

Puppy proposal

Jo

Jemma Castle When Ashley decided to propose to Joanne, he put the couple's new puppy to work.

Stephanie Muller and Alexander Taffs

Fling by the library wall

Stephanie

Jemma Castle Stephanie and Alexander's romance began as nothing more than an innocent fling beside the library.

Lize-Mari Veldsman and Adrian D'Amico

Just the ticket

Lize

Jemma Castle The concert was sold out but Adrian delivered on his promise of a ticket. Lize-Mari never looked back.

Wendy Quinn and Robert Paterson

The boy in the coffee shop

Wendy

Jemma Castle Rob and Wendy began their life long romance over a coffee counter, chatting about the properties of soy.

Hard to surprise

Briohny

Jemma Castle Briohny was hard to surprise. Everytime Luke so much as bent down to tie his shoelaces she thought he was about to propose.

Swimming proposal

Brianna

Jemma Castle After ten years of being together, Luke's proposal went swimmingly.

Michelle Chan and Matthew Plummer

Wedding on a shoestring

Chan

Jemma Castle Matthew and Michelle, self-confessed "geeks", had a DIY wedding that was full of character.

Frances Ban and Ragheed Al-Dabbagh

Chance meeting

Frances

Jemma Castle Frances and Ragheed's chance meeting at a bus stop in Surry Hills ended up in marriage.

Nellie Clear and Lee Blandthorn

Not in a nightclub

Nellie

Jemma Castle Nellie and Lee are happy they don't have to tell the grandkids they met "in" a nightclub - they met outside.

Caroline Cook and Will Roberts

Classic snow

caroline

Jemma Castle After a chilly proposal, Caroline and Will were lucky enough to have perfect weather for their wedding.

Jess Walshe and Mark (Jack) Daniel

A big party

Jess

Jemma Castle Jess and Jack wanted a relaxed wedding day without all the formalities, so they hired an island for the day and let the party begin.

Alysha Klaus and Diego Bragil

Cheeky guy

Alysha

Jemma Castle Diego kept Alysha on her toes when he proposed - pretending he didn't have a ring not once, but three times.

Zoe Leighton and Brett Johnstone

Relaxed and ambient

Zoe

Jemma Castle Zoe and Brett went to Coffs Harbour to create their relaxed and ambient wedding.

Sheila Nair and Shane Gould

Night time proposal safari

Sheila

Jemma Castle Shane was ready to go home by the time he finally found a moment to propose during their Zoo and Night Safari.

Kane Dutt Sharma and Amanda Bajada

Like a bollywood film

Amanda

Jemma Castle Both of Kane and Amanda's weddings had a party-like, bollywood feel.

Heather Pain and Brendan Scott

All about pink

Heather

Jemma Castle Heather's creative hands created a classy pink wedding from the flowers to the dress.

Bess Fong and Mitch Simpson

Surprise location

Bess

Jemma Castle Bess and Mitch planned a surprise location for their guests on Sydney Harbour.

Katharine Barry and Martin Kurek

Fashionably early

Kat

Jemma Castle Katharine couldn't wait to walk down the aisle, so she didn't, she turned up early instead.

Alynda Sloan and Jason De Souza

Glorious gumboots

Alynda

Jemma Castle All the planning in the world couldn't stop the rain on Alynda and Jason's wedding day, but the gumboots eased the pain.

Samantha Fawcett and Scott Vincent

Budget night romance

Sam

Jemma Castle Scott managed to convince Samantha to go on a date with him with the most romantic line ever, "So, what's there to do on budget night?"

Amy Juang and Ryan Ting

The year-long pick up line

Amy

Jemma Castle Ryan said the same thing three times a week, for a whole year before Amy went out on a date with him.

Laura Bassman and Robert Cis

Proposal polish

Laura

Jemma Castle Laura had her suspicions about a proposal when Robert whisked her away for the weekend, so she made sure she packed her proposal polish.

Hannora Normoyle and Eamonn Coogan

Skinny jeans proposal

Hannora

Jemma Castle Hannora was left wondering if it could really be the night for the proposal when Eamonn was wearing skinny jeans.

Aimee Marshall and Darren Baker

Fun fling

Aimee

Jemma Castle What started as a fun fling as young lovers turned into a lifelong romance.

Patricia ten Bosch and Ross Pritchard

Out of the blue

Patricia

Jemma Castle Patricia was taken by surprise when Ross proposed on a remote Fijian sand bank surrounded by nothing but turquoise water.

Jane Hamblin and Sam Peattie

Weird to wonderful

Jane

Jemma Castle Jane says she thought Sam was weird when she first met him, but it didn't take long for her to change her mind.

Elisa Dezilwa and Jonathon O'Keeffe

A love like no other

Elisa

Jemma Castle Self-described "huge dorks" Elisa and Jonathon made sure their wedding reflected their personalties.

Rutendo Chakaingesu and Joshua Muyambo

White wedding Zimbabwean style

Rutendo

Jemma Castle Rutendo and Josh celebrated their wedding day Zimbabwean style with a party and dancing.

Josephine Mamo and Faron Hart

Homegrown in Perth

Josie

Jemma Castle Josephine and Faron had a wedding full of homegrown touches set against the Perth cityscape.

Catherine Isaac and Blyth Vautier

Fateful meeting

Catherine

Jemma Castle Just like a movie, Blyth and Catherine literally bumped into each other as he was exiting a restaurant.

Megan Stewart and Josh Williams

Crazy for love

Megan

Jemma Castle Megan and Josh both drive each other crazy, but they wouldn't want it any other way.

Julia Newell and Andrew Broad

The great Australian love story

Julia

Jemma Castle A wild and wet wedding day didn't put Julia and Andrew off having a great time at their wedding.

Rebecca Davies and Tristam Marshall

Olympic effort

Rebecca

Jemma Castle Rebecca and Tristam are each other's first love but it's been a hard-fought battle to the altar.

Deepa Pai and Rohan Venkatraman

Colour, henna and mayhem

Deepa

Jemma Castle Deepa and Rohan enjoyed their five day wedding celebration to "their heart's content" amid the mayhem of music, Indian streets and 800 guests.

Katie Jacobs and Zachary Bailey

International romance

Katie

Jemma Castle After meeting at college, Zack moved to Australia a year after he first left so he could be with Katie.

Sara Woods and Thomas Best

Long wait for love

Sara

Jemma Castle Sara fell in love with a ring. Tom secretly bought it and kept it until she was (almost) old enough to get married.

Elizabeth Rooney and James Sherry

Traditional yet personal

Elizabeth

Jemma Castle Elizabeth and James filled their traditional style wedding with personal touches such as arriving in Elizabeth's childhood car.

Angela Chau and Shaun Poon

Ring around the rosy

Angela

Jemma Castle Angela was tending her garden when she noticed an engagement ring in the roses.

Rebecca Mcgrath and Ben Logan

Country style fun

Rebecca

Jemma Castle Ben and Rebecca had the joy of a country wedding and all the fun of a reception by the sea.

Tracey Stephen and Lee Ritichie

Love Scottish style

Tracey

Jemma Castle Tracey and Lee returned to Scotland for a wedding day filled with kilts, haggis and bagpipes.

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

The Canberra Times guide to the perfect wedding.

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!

Vintage Hollywood tops bridal trends

Brides-to-be are looking to Hollywood's Golden Era, reveals Kristie Lau.

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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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.

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Romantic Romanians celebrate wedded bliss

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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.