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25.01.2022 ON RELEASE FROM 6PM There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now but one thing we know for sure is that now, more than ever, we need love. Inside these pages you will discover the love stories of some of the most beautiful and brave souls you will ever encounter and it is our privilege to share them with you.... In the spirit of community, the Unholy Matrimony family have decided to continue to offer the digital version of the magazine for free. To all of you who are doing your part to help us all move through this crisis as quickly and safely as possible - whether you’re on the frontline caring for the sick or simply staying the fuck at home to slow the spread - we salute you. This issue is for you. Read it at your leisure and may it bring you real moments of pleasure. Go to www.unholymatrimony.com.au/shop to get your free copy from 6pm tonight. You can also purchase a hard copy - it’s so beautiful in print - we highly recommend treating yourself, if you are able. Cover images (front and back) by Aaron Shum Photography.
25.01.2022 IMPERFECT AND HAPHAZARD Don't ask these two what their style is because you'll only get some bull shit response like, "We have no style. We are fucking chameleons, man." Bottlebrush films shared with us their advice for couples who are debating the importance of film on their wedding day. - Download UM ISSUE 3 to hear their parting advice. ... ______________ LINK IN BIO - FREE DOWNLOAD. Words @celebrantladylove Feature @bottlebrushfilms Photographer @jacksongrantweddings See more
24.01.2022 LOVE LIKE THIS Open up your chest and your heart and let someone get inside you and mess you up. It is the most glorious torture you can endure.... __________________ Matt + Leisha, featured in Issue 4. Captured by Morgan Roberts Photography
24.01.2022 :: Doing nups in 2020 has been a damn whirlwind, my Darklings. ... Here at UM we are gifting you a front row seat to drool-worthy elopements, jam-packed micros and glorious, covid-friendly hitching parties. We are absolutely chock-full of couples sure to satiate every dark and moody palette. Get majorly excited.... We are about to fuel your soul and tell you what is all about. ARE.. YOU.. READY???? (-) :: , . Marry Me Sarah B , of Kings & Thieves fame. _____________ @ickybing + @kaitlyn.scourf @ashdownandbee @the_sisters @younghenrys @louis.pacohairkoda @redwinerosesband @hangreecatering @rubyfieldsm8
21.01.2022 FINDING THE LIGHT Shit times, yeah? Don’t worry, this isn’t another virus update. It is however, a magazine update. Due to external pressures and limited resources, we have been forced to push our release date for Issue 3 back to April 5. We do apologise for this but you all know what’s going on right now so we are doing the best we can to keep forging ahead without reducing the quality of our product. We love this li’l mag and we will do whatever it takes to keep it going.... Thanks to those of you who are helping to keep the wheels turning. Because of you, we can see the light. Issue 3 is looking fucking beautiful btw. Just wait til you wrap your eyes ‘round this sucker. ____________________ Image of the Zeplins taken by Ricky Gestro
20.01.2022 ENTHRAL This time last year the UM team were at Dark Mofo festival, enjoying the winter solstice celebrations. Corona thwarted our plans to return this year and along with it, the plans of many couples who were planning to elope with us. So, with no solstice weddings to feature in Issue 4, what on earth will emerge?... Just. You. Wait. _______________ Heart-stopping image @davelepage_
20.01.2022 NEW BLOG https://www.unholymatrimony.com.au//tessaandluke-skinnyfla
19.01.2022 ANCHORED BY LOVE A chalice is traditionally used to pour water over the hand-fasting, but Tegan and Shayn instead used matching swords, which they dipped into the water inside the family blending bowl and then wiped over the hand-fasting to seal the knots. Both girls are extremely family oriented. They wanted to honour their family cultures and traditions in their ceremony. ... For them it was important to continue these traditions and rituals, but in their own unique way..... Read about Tegan and Shayn's Ritual Union in UM issue 3 - LINK IN BIO. _____________ Words Anna Russell PhotoPhotographer @elsimpsonphotography Videographer @lovedayscinema Venue @cowbell_creek HMUA @rachaelharris_hairmakeupbeauty Henna Artist @hennaharem Flowers @missylabelle Cake @sweetfrostingscakes Celebrant @siobhan_adams_celebrant Couple @tegannnn @thewalkofshayn @ Cowbell Creek Austinville
19.01.2022 HOTTER THAN HELL When it came time to put plans in place for their wedding, they firmly agreed on most things, including their ceremony location. They wanted their wedding day to reflect who they are and have a dark and moody atmosphere. Given that Justin is a cremator and Rachel is a badass bitch who dances for satan, Ross Bay Cemetery felt like an obvious choice. Read more about the cemetery ceremony of Rachel Rampage and Justin in Issue 3. Available now online from the UM ...shop. Photography by Wild Oak Collective
19.01.2022 RE-HITCHED, BITCH. Renewing our vows was a chance to stop. Take stock. Reflect on how far we’ve come as a couple, declare that we’ve kicked that ‘seven-year-itch’ in the balls, to make a new pact that we’re still in it for the long haul and scream our love from the mighty Blue Mountains. We told no one our plans; this moment would be just for us and our daughter. We felt the powerful emotion and intimacy that were absent on our wedding day and we’ve become even more obsessed... with one another. - Jac the Hitcher ____________________ Read more about Jac and her man, Dylan, getting re-hitched in the current Issue which is online and free now. Image by Kings & Thieves
18.01.2022 PROFOUND Tell us Darklings, what did you do at your ceremony to manifest your connection? How did you honour the bond between you and your love? Have you seen or partaken in ceremony that truly respected the relationship? ... Pleasure us with your story ________________ Photographer || Morgan Roberts Flowers || Xavier Nicolle Venue || Greaser HMUA || Bella Brides hair and Make up
18.01.2022 IMPERFECT AND HAPHAZARD Don't ask these two what their style is because you'll only get some bull shit response like, "We have no style. We are fucking chameleons, man." Bottlebrush films shared with us their advice for couples who are debating the importance of film on their wedding day. - Download UM ISSUE 3 to hear their parting advice. ... ______________ LINK IN BIO - FREE DOWNLOAD. Words @celebrantladylove Feature @bottlebrushfilms Photographer @jacksongrantweddings See more
17.01.2022 CONQUERED Marriage was not spoken about nor wanted by these to velvet loving souls. But after being dealt their fair share of rot, things started to change. Em and Dan had gained full admiration, love and respect for each other. Committing to each other in marriage was simply incontestable. ... _____________ Photographer @rickygestro Videographer @_tilldeath_ Celebrant @married by Claire Makeup @vikkialdridgemua Dress @ellezeitounedesigns Hair @maineeventshair Venue Swanbrook Estate Cake @nomable_treats Food @noglutennoworries Florist Trish Kelly and Nikki DiRenzo Hearse @danzeplin Groom Cannon @simplyrosepetal Bride @emzeplin See more
17.01.2022 HOTTER THAN HELL Rachel and Justin pledged their love for one another on a beautiful autumn evening at the Ross Bay Cemetery. Their dark and moody feature in issue 3 had you all gasping for more! ... Imagine what is coming, are you ready for ISSUE 4 ? _______________ Photographer @wildoakcollective Officiant @younghipandmarried Florist @poppiesfloralart Planner @radoccasions Dress @everythingbutthegroom Jacket @toxicvision Bride @therealrachelrampage See more
17.01.2022 . .. It will rip you outta your bed in the middle of the night and shake the teenage dreams you had of daddy walking you down the aisle into oblivion. ... It will burn down your white picket fence before you have even sowed the seeds of your wedding regret, and make a voodoo doll out of the woman in the store who told you lace doesn’t date. It will hold you close and whisper softly in your ear, Let’s tear this wedding tradition a new arsehole as you recoil from all the intolerable and unimportant advice you’ve ever received about planning your nuptials, take a deep breath, open its pages and feel the cool buzz of emotion burn up from your toes to your nose. Just like the issues before, THIS issue will do the same. . . ? :: + _________________ This SNEAK PEEK is the work of these incredible people :: Photographer :: Tahnee Jade Photo Cinematographer :: Little Cinema Gown :: Steven Khalil Shoes :: Dolce Gabbana Shoes :: Gucci Jacket :: Vintage Piece Pants + Shirt :: Versace Cake :: Watsoness Catering :: Truffle Duck Venue :: The Whiskey Celebrant :: Jo Betz Celebrant Event Planner + Stylist + Florals :: The Hattle and Bairntribe Entertainment :: Chelaetc Steve Clisby Whiskey Houston Hair + Makeup :: Mjs Liberian Girl Chiara Tripodi Makeup Lighting + Sound :: Audiovfx Marquee + Teepee :: Tipi Tribe Photo Booth :: Zuster Photo Booths Furniture Hire :: The Hattie and Bairn Tribe Elder Berry Event Hire Napkins :: Event Art Rugs + Cushions :: Nomad Styling Place Cards :: Crafted Signs Menus :: Paper Lust Seating Sign :: Crafted Signs Neon Sign :: Neon Collective Co
17.01.2022 CALLING ALL COUPLES We want to see your weddings. We want to feature them. We have already begun piecing Issue 4 together and it is shaping up to be our biggest edition yet. If you think your wedding is UM worthy, please email a link to your gallery to [email protected] - we would love to hear from you. Issue 4 real wedding teaser brought to you by one of our absolute favourites, Morgan Roberts Photography.
16.01.2022 ISSUE 3 // UNVEILED Pre orders for Issue 3 will open at 12pm EST today. As we are doing only a limited run in print we strongly advise jumping on the pre order bandwagon to ensure you don’t miss out. If you simply want to download a digital copy, they will be available from April 5. We can’t wait to share this with you. There is so much goodness inside these pages.... Cover image by Aaron Shum Order yours here: unholymatrimony.com.au/shop
16.01.2022 'Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc.' We gladly feast on those who would subdue us. Not just pretty words.... ISSUE 4 .. Just you wait til you see what we have conjured up for you. Would you like another sneak peek? ___________ Photographer :: Morgan Roberts UM Editor :: Annie Molenaar
13.01.2022 . .. It will rip you outta your bed in the middle of the night and shake the teenage dreams you had of daddy walking you down the aisle into oblivion. ... It will burn down your white picket fence before you have even sowed the seeds of your wedding regret, and make a voodoo doll out of the woman in the store who told you lace doesn’t date. It will hold you close and whisper softly in your ear, Let’s tear this wedding tradition a new arsehole as you recoil from all the intolerable and unimportant advice you’ve ever received about planning your nuptials, take a deep breath, open its pages and feel the cool buzz of emotion burn up from your toes to your nose. Just like the issues before, THIS issue will do the same. . . ? :: + _________________ This SNEAK PEEK is the work of these incredible people :: Photographer :: Tahnee Jade Photo Cinematographer :: Little Cinema Gown :: Steven Khalil Shoes :: Dolce Gabbana Shoes :: Gucci Jacket :: Vintage Piece Pants + Shirt :: Versace Cake :: Watsoness Catering :: Truffle Duck Venue :: The Whiskey Celebrant :: Jo Betz Celebrant Event Planner + Stylist + Florals :: The Hattle and Bairntribe Entertainment :: Chelaetc Steve Clisby Whiskey Houston Hair + Makeup :: Mjs Liberian Girl Chiara Tripodi Makeup Lighting + Sound :: Audiovfx Marquee + Teepee :: Tipi Tribe Photo Booth :: Zuster Photo Booths Furniture Hire :: The Hattie and Bairn Tribe Elder Berry Event Hire Napkins :: Event Art Rugs + Cushions :: Nomad Styling Place Cards :: Crafted Signs Menus :: Paper Lust Seating Sign :: Crafted Signs Neon Sign :: Neon Collective Co
13.01.2022 ... Here at UM HQ we are dying to share ISSUE 4 with you. The pages are filled with images which will burn a little hole in your heart. These are the shoes worn with **that dress** The dress we shared with you in sneak peak one. Can you imagine what the rest of this wedding looks like? _________________ Style is personality. It's having the ability to look at things beyond fashion and the self-confidence to transform even the simplest things into something special. It is a natural quality you cannot learn and there are no rules to follow. - & Emma and Nicoles feature in issue 4 is a beautiful example of how to kiss traditional wedding fashion, goodbye! #breakalltherules :: + :: . _________________ Photographer :: Tahnee Jade Photo Cinematographer :: Little Cinema Gown :: Steven Khalil Shoes :: Dolce & Gabbana Shoes :: Gucci Jacket :: Vintage Piece Pants + Shirt :: Versace Cake :: Watsoness Catering :: Truffle Duck Venue :: The Whiskey Celebrant :: Jo Betz Celebrant Event Planner + Stylist + Florals :: The Hattle and Bairntribe Entertainment :: Chelaetc Steve Clisby Whiskey Houston Hair + Makeup :: Mjs Liberian Girl Chiara Tripodi Makeup Lighting + Sound :: Audiovfx Marquee + Teepee :: Tipi Tribe Photo Booth :: Zuster Photo Booths Furniture Hire :: The Hattie and Bairn Tribe Elder Berry Event Hire Napkins :: Event Art Rugs + Cushions :: Nomad Styling Place Cards :: Crafted Signs Menus :: Paper Lust Seating Sign :: Crafted Signs Neon Sign :: Neon Collective Co Couple :: @joytotheswirled + @emmafreemanmakesfilms @tahneejadephoto @little_cinema @steven_khalil @dolcegabbana @gucci @versace @truffleduck @thewhiskery @jobetzcelebrant @thehattieandbairntribe @chelaetc @steveclisby @mjs_liberian_girl @audiovfx @tipitribe @zusterphotobooths @elderberryeventhire @event_art @nomadstyling @crafted_signs @paperlust.co @neoncollective.co
13.01.2022 We are slightly obsessed with Dave and his words, just so you know:: ... *** My advice for couples wanting a unique experience is to selfishly create the event that you’d dream of attending *** :: :: https://www.unholymatrimony.com.au//10-tips-for-creating-y __________ Words :: Dave Le Page Photographer :: Dave Le Page
12.01.2022 Let's be real, so few of us fit the light, bright and fairy princess wedding stereotypes that Disney has fed us for decades :: , . Find out what else this Royale with Cheese obsessed man has to say, here on the blog ... :: link in BIO : Our favourite pic by Anna Taylor at Lulu and Lime of Kate and Gaby being married at night in front of a bonfire. ___________ Words :: Andrew Fenaughty Bottlebrush Films Photographer :: Lulu and Lime Blog :: Unholy Matrimony
12.01.2022 Steph and Army have a way of communicating love that converges in a kind of esoteric dance. You only need to spend a few minutes looking through their wedding photos to recognise that when they are together, the rest of the world falls away. ... The union between these two souls will make you weep. Get lost in the magic of Aaron Shum's artistry and read about Army's dreamy proposal in 3 . - :: ___________ Photographer :: Aaron Shum Words :: Annie Molenaar
12.01.2022 START PLANNING NOW Issue 3 of UM Mag is now available to download and read for free from our website. Hit this link www.unholymatrimony.com.au/shop and feast your eyes on some of the most glorious weddings you’ve ever seen. Jam-packed with ideas for those of you who are planning your own wedding, as well stories from the lives of people who will move you. UM Mag is the antithesis of a cheesy, cliché white wedding mag. It is the anthropology of genuine human connection and rea...l love. Cover image by Aaron Shum
11.01.2022 HOTTER THAN HELL Rachel and Justin pledged their love for one another on a beautiful autumn evening at the Ross Bay Cemetery. Their dark and moody feature in issue 3 had you all gasping for more! ... Imagine what is coming, are you ready for ISSUE 4 ? _______________ Photographer @wildoakcollective Officiant @younghipandmarried Florist @poppiesfloralart Planner @radoccasions Dress @everythingbutthegroom Jacket @toxicvision Bride @therealrachelrampage See more
10.01.2022 Upon getting engaged, Vanessa and Ettienne sat down to a serious conversation. What type of wedding did they want? The answer was simple - FUN. A big ass party. Something to celebrate all their adventures together where people would remember for years to come as super mega awesome.... And did they pull it off? Go and see for yourself. https://www.unholymatrimony.com.au//vegas-or-bust-the-nupt
09.01.2022 DETOX YOUR WEDDING Did you know that Fiona of @fionaandbobby fame is not only a magnificent photographer but also a talented writer? If you don’t believe us then check out the article she penned in the latest issue that’s all about culling your guest list and detoxifying your wedding day. Sage advice and reads like poetry. You can read Issue 3 online now for free. Go to unholymatrimony.com.au/shop to get yours.
08.01.2022 VALKNUT Darkness is often mistakenly interpreted as being synonymous with sadness, but for those of you who understand the joy of sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings with someone and sitting with them in the darkest corners of your mind, you know how misguided this perception is. Dark weddings are a representation of the fearless, not the forlorn. _______________ Feat. Blayne + Lisa at the UM blood altar, captured by Morgan Roberts Photography
07.01.2022 SUMMER CAMP Is coming next winter and all the bad kids are gonna be there. UM Mag is proud to partner up for this - a wedding industry event like no other and for all types. Celebrants, planners, togs, vogs, florists, borists... ya get the idea. Jam-packed with an A List of presenters with workshops and masterclasses covering photography, business strategy development, social media, Celebrant OPD, videography... and HEAPS MORE.... A chance to hang out and learn with your industry pals, expand your network, and give your biz a massive boost. There will also be some proper party action as we host the official industry Recov(ID-19)ery Party. Oh, be still my darkling heart. Tickets will be limited so register your interest now via the website: hitchmas.com.au DON’T BE A . __________________________ Event by @anthonycribbes_celebrant in collaboration @the_celebrant_a_list , @jacthehitcher and Unholy Matrimony
07.01.2022 Upon getting engaged, Vanessa and Ettienne sat down to a serious conversation. What type of wedding did they want? The answer was simple - FUN. A big ass party. Something to celebrate all their adventures together where people would remember for years to come as super mega awesome.... And did they pull it off? Go and see for yourself. https://www.unholymatrimony.com.au//vegas-or-bust-the-nupt
04.01.2022 CONQUERED Marriage was not spoken about nor wanted by these to velvet loving souls. But after being dealt their fair share of rot, things started to change. Em and Dan had gained full admiration, love and respect for each other. Committing to each other in marriage was simply incontestable. ... _____________ Photographer @rickygestro Videographer @_tilldeath_ Celebrant @married by Claire Makeup @vikkialdridgemua Dress @ellezeitounedesigns Hair @maineeventshair Venue Swanbrook Estate Cake @nomable_treats Food @noglutennoworries Florist Trish Kelly and Nikki DiRenzo Hearse @danzeplin Groom Cannon @simplyrosepetal Bride @emzeplin See more
04.01.2022 RESISTANCE IS FUTILE Ben and Verity broke all the "wedding rules" and married in a delicious celebration at The Brunswick Mess Hall. Our very own top shelf celebrant, Jac the Hitcher, was there guiding them to ceremony euphoria. ______________... Fill you soul with the full story in ISSUE 4 OUT SOON - Photographer || @catgutsphoto Celebrant || @jacthehitcher Videographer || @lifeinlightweddingfilms Venue || @brunswickmesshall Blooms || @foxy_evergreen Beats || @dj.emmapeters Bride hair || @mareealexishair Dress || @alicemccallptyltd Earrings || @annadavernrocks Suit || @jacklondon_official Grooms hair || @allthekingsmenbarbershop Rings || @waynelynchjeweller Neon || @customneon.au Cake || Brides Mum @vrtyw
04.01.2022 HEARTS ABLAZE If you want to know why we were so keen to interview Bottle Brush Films for the upcoming issue of UM Mag, let this film of Gab and Kate’s bonfire elopement do the talking for us. They are the genius behind it. We also spotted 2 other UM favourites in there - Zena Lythgo and Good Day Club - what a team!... Find out how Bottle Brush Films tick, where they pull their magic from, and what you need to know if you’re considering a film for your own wedding. Mag available from our website from April 5.
03.01.2022 RESISTANCE IS FUTILE Ben and Verity broke all the "wedding rules" and married in a delicious celebration at The Brunswick Mess Hall. Our very own top shelf celebrant, Jac the Hitcher, was there guiding them to ceremony euphoria. ______________... Fill you soul with the full story in ISSUE 4 OUT SOON - Photographer || @catgutsphoto Celebrant || @jacthehitcher Videographer || @lifeinlightweddingfilms Venue || @brunswickmesshall Blooms || @foxy_evergreen Beats || @dj.emmapeters Bride hair || @mareealexishair Dress || @alicemccallptyltd Earrings || @annadavernrocks Suit || @jacklondon_official Grooms hair || @allthekingsmenbarbershop Rings || @waynelynchjeweller Neon || @customneon.au Cake || Brides Mum @vrtyw
03.01.2022 ANCHORED BY LOVE A chalice is traditionally used to pour water over the hand-fasting, but Tegan and Shayn instead used matching swords, which they dipped into the water inside the family blending bowl and then wiped over the hand-fasting to seal the knots. Both girls are extremely family oriented. They wanted to honour their family cultures and traditions in their ceremony. ... For them it was important to continue these traditions and rituals, but in their own unique way..... Read about Tegan and Shayn's Ritual Union in UM issue 3 - LINK IN BIO. _____________ Words Anna Russell PhotoPhotographer @elsimpsonphotography Videographer @lovedayscinema Venue @cowbell_creek HMUA @rachaelharris_hairmakeupbeauty Henna Artist @hennaharem Flowers @missylabelle Cake @sweetfrostingscakes Celebrant @siobhan_adams_celebrant Couple @tegannnn @thewalkofshayn @ Cowbell Creek Austinville
02.01.2022 PROFOUND Tell us Darklings, what did you do at your ceremony to manifest your connection? How did you honour the bond between you and your love? Have you seen or partaken in ceremony that truly respected the relationship? ... Pleasure us with your story ________________ Photographer || Morgan Roberts Flowers || Xavier Nicolle Venue || Greaser HMUA || Bella Brides hair and Make up
02.01.2022 . .... ... It will rip you outta your bed in the middle of the night and shake the teenage dreams you had of daddy walking you down the aisle into oblivion. It will burn down your white picket fence before you have even sowed the seeds of your wedding regret, and make a voodoo doll out of the woman in the store who told you lace doesn’t date. It will hold you close and whisper softly in your ear, Let’s tear this wedding tradition a new arsehole as you recoil from all the intolerable and unimportant advice you’ve ever received about planning your nuptials, take a deep breath, open its pages and feel the cool buzz of emotion burn up from your toes to your nose. Just like all the issues before, this will do the same. . . . :: + _________________ SNEAK PEEK TWO Elopement :: Big Love Elopements Photographer :: Jake Hogan Celebrant :: Jessie Belle Location :: Oh Honey Geelong
02.01.2022 :: WORDS , , . , , . ... , . :: :: Once upon a time, in a sleepy li’l surf town not so far away, a young James Bingham received an alert ping on his phone. It was from Tinder - the match-making rascals - letting him know that a saucy young vixen had not only swiped right on his profile, but gone the extra mile and 'super liked' him. Needless to say, he was intrigued. ?? :: LINK IN BIO ___________ Words :: Annie Molenaar Image :: Kings + Thieves
01.01.2022 ENTHRAL This time last year the UM team were at Dark Mofo festival, enjoying the winter solstice celebrations. Corona thwarted our plans to return this year and along with it, the plans of many couples who were planning to elope with us. So, with no solstice weddings to feature in Issue 4, what on earth will emerge?... Just. You. Wait. _______________ Heart-stopping image @davelepage_
01.01.2022 It’s Tash and Dave’s 20th anniversary today so we reckon you should go and read this blog in their honor! https://www.unholymatrimony.com.au//medievil-lords-meet-fu
