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Naked Cake Wedding: Rustic Dessert Ideas Perfect for Vineyard Celebrations

By eugene-vines | March 18, 2026

I still remember the first naked cake I saw at a Yarra Valley wedding. It was a warm March afternoon, vines heavy with grapes, guests clutching glasses of pinot, and […]

Marquee Wedding Yarra Valley: Weather Backup Plans for Outdoor Vineyard Ceremonies

By eugene-vines | March 11, 2026

When I first started working weddings in the Yarra Valley, I learned a lesson very quickly: never trust the forecast. I’ve seen a ceremony start in blazing sunshine, pause while […]

Notice of Intended Marriage: Complete NOIM Guide for Yarra Valley Weddings

By eugene-vines | March 4, 2026

I’ve lost count of how many couples have called me in a mild panic and said, “Eugene… we’ve booked the venue, locked in the photographer, ordered the dress — but […]

Where Do You Stand When Filming A Wedding?

By eugene-vines | February 26, 2026

When I filmed my first Melbourne wedding back in the early 2000s, I made one rookie mistake that still makes me cringe. The couple were saying their vows under a […]

Average Cost of a Wedding Dress – Wedding Dress Cost Guide

By eugene-vines | February 26, 2026

When I got married back in 2017, I thought I’d found the perfect gown after about three boutiques and one glass of champagne too many. The dress was stunning — […]

Who Buys The Groom’s Ring?

By eugene-vines | February 26, 2026

When I got married back in 2017, my wife and I found ourselves in a Collins Street jeweller’s shop on a drizzly Melbourne afternoon, debating something we hadn’t actually thought […]

Most Flattering Wedding Dress Styles

By eugene-vines | February 26, 2026

Back when I was helping a bride named Lara at a boutique in Richmond, she walked out of the fitting room, looked in the mirror, and said, “I don’t want […]

Is The Wedding Band On Top Or Bottom?

By eugene-vines | February 26, 2026

When I got married back in 2017, I didn’t think twice about which ring went where. My jeweller asked, “Do you want the wedding band on the bottom or the […]

Do You Wear Your Engagement Ring On The Wedding Day?

By eugene-vines | February 26, 2026

When I was helping a bride at Vines of the Yarra Valley a few years ago, she froze halfway down the aisle. Her eyes darted from her hand to her […]

Who Pays for What in the Wedding Budget

By eugene-vines | February 26, 2026

When I got married in 2017, the biggest debate in our house wasn’t over napkin colours or the first-dance song—it was over who was paying for what. My mother-in-law still […]

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