Photo by Elk & Fir via What Would They Know? Carissa Cross of Elk & Fir

Oh hey Dotties, I am so excited for Friday this week because I am pretty sure we crammed everything possible into this week and well, we need a break and perhaps a little sushi train, or at least pizza. I can’t decide!how are you enjoying The Australia Issue? Gosh, we have some amazing landscapes, amazing vendors and amazing inspiration in this country. Could we be any luckier? Let’s round up the week that was!

All things wedding photography on our minds as we chat with Queensland photographer Elk & Fir

James shares his favourite wedding day memories
This cocktail is a must make this weekend!

5 luxury wedding venues in NSW you need to check out

Sharing the brand new made to order collection from Melbourne tailor Carl Nave

We chat Australian gemstones with two of our much loved Aussie jewellers

Getting inspired by groom Tim’s wedding day style this week

Quintessentially Australian honeymoon ideas

Loving this gorgeous winery wedding as told by the bride herself

This chocolate-coated ANZAC cookie recipe is just the ticket for this month of all things Aussie

Loved this wine-filled mini-moon review from two of our recent brides!

We know word of mouth is so very important, so we were delighted to hear SH Jewellery is celebrating being the most reviewed (and most five star reviews!) of any Australian jeweller on Google with an epic giveaway! Spend $1000 or more instore before November 30th and go into the draw to win one of two 1 carat diamonds valued at over $40,000 (plus there’s another $20,000 in prizes to win!) Click here to find out the details.

Everyone’s favourite stop for stunning homewares and gifts Koskela has launched an online gift registry (hooray!) Support Australian makers (and a company which prides itself on effecting social change through their work with through social impact projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities) by setting up a gift registry. From beautiful homewares to furniture and art- this is a gift registry that will be filled with truly beautiful and personal pieces.  Find out more here.

The Hotel Windsor is opening its doors for an open day on October 20th. Hop along on the day to see this grand hotel open up the grand ballroom, set just as it would be on your wedding day! Meet the hotel’s wedding planners, inspect the suites, enjoy French sparkling wine and canapes as you meet the hotel’s preferred suppliers. Find out all the details here.

Free this Sunday? The Park’s wedding workshop is opening its doors this Sunday the 13th of October and is set to be a day filled with not just wedding inspiration but plenty of tips and tricks to help you plan your wedding. Find more details here.

We get it- not everyone wants pop tunes and current hits at their wedding, so what about a little rock? Our pals over at the Baker Boys Band know a thing or too about great rock tunes and this medley is just what we need to end the week!