Hello and welcome to autumn . Hopefully this issue will be your happy place , even just for a few minutes . Because it ’ s no secret 2022 hasn ’ t started exactly as planned . Love and heartbreak have been existing side by side for many of late , so we sincerely hope this new season brings more of the good stuff , less of the rest . Thankfully , a little something that always shines through the gloom is a WEDDING ! Even with date changes , absent guests , and dramatic weather events , couples continue to amaze us by going with the flow and focusing squarely on what it ’ s all about . Which we know is love , love , love . And in their corner has been our incredible Queensland wedding community . Vendors going above and beyond to think creatively , pivot seamlessly , and never give up . There ’ s a reason they ’ re called your ‘ dream team ’. And if you ’ re just starting on your wedding journey , we can ’ t wait for you to discover it too . This issue we ’ ve mapped out a brief reprieve from the news cycle with dreamy locations , styling , jewels and fashion . Even something for the boys on p . 28 . Plus , tips for turning your day into an incredible journey on p . 81 . Just don ’ t be surprised if your guests never want to leave ! Need a lift ? Share in real stories of unstoppable joy ( and grab a few ideas ) from p . 45 and let loose with our modern hen ’ s options on p . 91 . Or head to our puppy love feature on p . 87 if you ’ re considering bringing your fur baby along for the ride . Have a quick click through , we know you ’ ll find so much more . On a personal note , I wanted to give big thanks to the small but mighty team who brought this gorgeous issue together , especially Associate Publisher Nikki Ernst whose endless patience , creativity and organisation was everything . I ’ m off to pull out my winter boots now . I know it ’ s Queensland . And March . But a girl can dream ...
Nicole
Editor editor @ queenslandbrides . com . au
p . s . Don ’ t forget to share your wedding stories online at queenslandbrides . com . au / galleries / real-weddings . We love to see it !
ON THE COVER Step inside this gorgeous styled shoot on page 34 .
Photo : Claire Elise Photography Dress : Helena Couture Designs Venue Hampton Estate Wines
Queensland Brides acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work and their continuing connection to Meeanjin / Brisbane . We pay our respects to First Nations Elders past , present and emerging , and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people .
Publisher Rhonda Bannister Associate Publisher Nikki Ernst Editor Nicole Deuble Art & Design Natalie Bannister & Nikki Ernst Contributors Natasha Pavez & Lisa Easey Administration & Subscriptions Kathy Lidstone
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