# Hello May > Hello May is Australia's leading independent wedding magazine, blog and vendor directory. We connect engaged couples with creative wedding suppliers across Australia and New Zealand, and provide editorial inspiration, practical planning guides, real wedding stories, and fashion and beauty content for modern couples. Hello May was founded to offer a fresh, independent alternative to traditional wedding media. We publish real weddings, curated supplier listings, fashion editorials, styled shoots, and practical planning content. Our vendor directory covers every major wedding supplier category across all Australian states and territories, as well as New Zealand and international destinations. Hello May is a trusted resource for Australian and New Zealand couples at every stage of the wedding planning process. ## Pages Core site pages: - [Home](https://hellomay.com.au/): Main hub — latest real weddings, featured vendors, inspiration content, and magazine issues. - [Directory](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/): Searchable directory of Australian and New Zealand wedding suppliers. Filterable by category and location. - [Planning Guides](https://hellomay.com.au/planning-guides/): Practical wedding planning articles for Australian couples. Covers budgeting, timelines, supplier booking order, venue selection, AI planning tools, and more. - [Our Story](https://hellomay.com.au/about-us/): About Hello May — the brand, the team, and the mission. - [Your Favourites](https://hellomay.com.au/favourites/): Save and revisit preferred vendors and inspiration content. - [Guidelines](https://hellomay.com.au/guidelines/): Submission and editorial guidelines for vendors and photographers. - [Handy Tips](https://hellomay.com.au/handy-tips/): Practical wedding planning tips and advice for couples. - [Q & A](https://hellomay.com.au/q-a/): Common wedding planning questions answered by Hello May. - [Contact](https://hellomay.com.au/contact/): Get in touch with the Hello May team. - [Shop](https://hello-may.myshopify.com/): Hello May online shop for print magazines and merchandise. ## Planning Guides Dedicated section of practical, answer-first wedding planning articles written for Australian couples. Each guide is structured around the real questions couples ask when planning a wedding — from where to start through to using AI tools for planning. All articles are authored and dated. New guides are added regularly. ### Current planning guides - [The Best AI Wedding Planning Prompts](https://hellomay.com.au/planning-guides/the-best-ai-wedding-planning-prompts/): A practical guide to using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) for wedding planning. Includes ready-to-use prompts for budget breakdowns, venue comparisons, runsheet building, guest list management, vow writing, and styling briefs. Written for Australian couples. Authored by Dani Connor, published 25/06/2026. - [The Complete Australian Wedding Planning Timeline](https://hellomay.com.au/planning-guides/wedding-planning-timeline/): Step-by-step guide covering what to do from 18 months out to the week before the wedding. Includes supplier booking order, budget-setting advice, and a stage-by-stage breakdown of the full planning process. Includes FAQPage schema. Authored by Tess McIntosh. ### Browse planning guides by category - [Getting Started](https://hellomay.com.au/planning-guides-category/getting-started/): Articles for newly engaged couples — where to begin, planning timelines, how to use AI for wedding planning, and how to set a budget. ## Vendor Directory Searchable directory of Australian and New Zealand wedding suppliers across 30+ categories. Each listing includes supplier description, location, and contact details. Use this to find photographers, florists, venues, celebrants, caterers, stylists, and every other supplier type needed to plan a wedding. ### All vendor categories - [Photographers](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/photographers/) - [Cinematographers](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/cinematographers/) - [Venues](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/venues/) - [Wedding Venues in Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/venues/) - [Wedding Venues in Melbourne & Victoria](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/venues/victoria/) - [Florists](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/florists/) - [Bridal Gowns](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/bridal-gowns/) - [Bridesmaids Dresses](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/bridesmaids-dresses/) - [Hair & Makeup](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/hair-makeup/) - [Cakes & Desserts](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/cakes-desserts/) - [Catering](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/catering/) - [Celebrants](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/celebrant/) - [Stylists & Planners](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/event-planner-stylist/) - [Stationery](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/stationery/) - [Rings](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/rings/) - [Wedding Accessories](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/wedding-accessories/) - [Entertainment](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/entertainment/) - [Hire Items](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/hire-items/) - [Marquee & Tipi Hire](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/marquee-tipi-hire/) - [Favours & Gifts](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/favours-gifts/) - [Gift Registries](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/gift-registries/) - [Beauty & Spa](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/beauty-spa/) - [Mens Apparel](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/mens-apparel/) - [Destination Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/destination-wedding/) - [Elopements](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/elopements/) - [Mobile Trucks](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/mobile-trucks/) - [Photo Booth](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/photo-booth/) - [Signage](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/signage/) - [Content Creators](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/content-creators/) - [Live Wedding Illustrators](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/live-wedding-illustrators/) - [Luxe Stays](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/luxe-stays/) - [Transport](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/wedding-transport/) - [Pets](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/pets/) - [Wedding Guestbook](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/wedding-guestbook/) ### Featured vendor listings - [The Jackson Ranch by Bannisters](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/venues/new-south-wales/the-jackson-ranch/): Secluded amongst natural forests with serene lakeside views, the grounds sprawl 37 acres and provide an extraordinary backdrop for your special occasion. - [The Calile Hotel](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/luxe-stays/brisbane/the-calile-hotel/): Event spaces offer multiple ceremony locations including rooftop, poolside grand reception or amphitheatre. Ideal for receptions of 100 or more. - [Ceres Homestead](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/venues/victoria/ceres-homestead/) - [Dan Ford Celebrant & MC](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/celebrant/brisbane/dan-ford-celebrant-mc/) - [Jessica Couture Group](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/bridal-gowns/north-island/jessica-couture-group/): Couture wedding dresses across three labels — Jessica Couture, Atelier Wu and Miss Chloe. ### Directory locations - [Sydney](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/sydney/) - [Melbourne](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/melbourne/) - [Brisbane](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/brisbane/) - [Gold Coast](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/gold-coast/) - [Sunshine Coast](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/sunshine-coast/) - [Hunter Valley](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/hunter-valley/) - [Newcastle](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/newcastle/) - [Wollongong](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/wollongong/) - [Perth](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/perth/) - [Hobart](https://hellomay.com.au/vendor/location/hobart/) ## Real Weddings Archive of real couple wedding stories from across Australia and New Zealand. Useful for couples seeking inspiration from weddings similar to their own — filterable by state, theme and style. Themes now include: Backyard, Bush, City, Coastal, Country, Destination, DIY, Eco, Elegant, Elopement, Engagement, Garden, Industrial, Outdoor, Retro, Urban, Quirky, Winery. ### Featured real weddings - [Aidyn & Max's Queensland Micro Wedding at Braeside Homestead](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/max-aidyn-rural-queensland-micro-wedding-braeside-homestead/): Refined rural micro-wedding hosted just north of Stanthorpe in Dalveen, Queensland. - [Vic & Dylan's Hobart Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/victoria-dylan-hobart-tasmania-wedding/): Vibrant Tuscany-inspired wedding weekend in Hobart, Tasmania. - [Ash & Tim's NSW Snowy Mountains Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/ash-tim-snowy-mountains-wedding-jindabyne/): Retro disco soirée in the Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne. - [Georgia & Calvin's Trentham Country Victoria Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/georgia-calvin-trentham-country-victoria-wedding/) - [Maggie & Seth's Hawkesbury River Marquee Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/maggie-and-seth-hawkesbury-nsw-wedding-marquee/): Marquee wedding for 95 guests at Berry Hill, Leets Vale, on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. - [Natalie & Andrew's Melbourne Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/natalie-andrew-melbourne-wedding/) - [Millie & Dan's Kangaroo Valley Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/millie-dan-wildwood-kangaroo-valley-wedding/) - [Gemma & Jamie's Perth Elopement](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/gemma-jamie-perth-elopement/) - [Liana & Josh's South of France Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/liana-josh-france-destination-wedding/) - [Isabella & Adrian's Queensland Wedding](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/isabella-adrian-queensland-wedding/): Elegant garden party with Euro/English influences at Jimbour House. ### Browse real weddings by location - [New South Wales](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/nsw/) - [Victoria](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/vic/) - [Queensland](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/qld/) - [Western Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/wa/) - [South Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/sa/) - [Tasmania](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/tas/) - [New Zealand](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/nz/) - [International](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-location/international/) ### Browse real weddings by theme - [Country](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/country/) - [Coastal](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/coastal/) - [Garden](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/garden/) - [Elegant](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/elegant/) - [Outdoor](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/outdoor/) - [Winery](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/winery/) - [Urban](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/urban/) - [Destination](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/destination/) - [Elopement](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/elopement/) - [Retro](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/retro/) - [Quirky](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/quirky/) - [Bush](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-theme/bush/) ### Browse by type - [Real Weddings](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-category/real-wedding/) - [Real Elopements](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-category/real-elopement/) - [Real Engagements](https://hellomay.com.au/real-wedding-category/real-engagement/) ## Ideas & Inspiration Planning ideas, styled shoots, supplier spotlights, and trend guides. Covers venues, catering, florals, stationery, entertainment, honeymoons, hens parties, and more. Useful for couples forming their wedding vision and looking for practical supplier guidance. ### Featured ideas & inspiration - [The 15 Best Sydney Wedding Venues to Have on Your Shortlist](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/best-sydney-wedding-venues/): A curated guide to the best wedding venues in Sydney — covering waterfront venues, heritage-listed spaces, garden party settings, inner-city restaurants, and Northern Beaches locations. Includes The Boathouse Group (Shelly Beach and Manly Pavilion), Saltbox, and more. Essential reading for couples planning a Sydney wedding. Authored by Athina Greenhalgh, published 29/06/2026. - [French-Inspired Wedding Styling for Modern Romantics](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/french-inspired-wedding-sunshine-coast-singing-heart-estate/) - [Vietnam: The Ultimate Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Hotspot](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/vietnam-destination-wedding-honeymoon-travel/) - [A Vibrant Vineyard Wedding | Winery Styling Inspiration](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/vibrant-vineyard-winery-wedding-styling-inspiration/) - [19 Wedding Bouquets You'll Love](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/wedding-bouquets-modern-bridal-flowers/) - [Top Wedding Stationery & Signage Designers](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/top-wedding-stationery-designers-signage/) - [An Italian Summer in the Hinterland | Gold Coast Wedding Styling](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/modern-styling-italian-inspired-gold-coast-hinterland-wedding/) - [14 of the Best Vineyard Wedding Venues](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/winery-wedding-venues-vineyard-top-12-australia-new-zealand/) - [20 Charming Country Wedding Venues](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/top-country-wedding-venues-venue-vineyard-farm-planning-styling-ceremony-reception-photography-australia-new-zealand/) ### Browse ideas & inspiration by theme - [Venue](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-theme/venue/) - [Florists](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-theme/florists/) - [Photography](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-theme/photography/) - [Stationery](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-theme/stationery/) - [Hens Party](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-theme/hens-party/) ### Browse ideas & inspiration by location - [New South Wales](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-location/nsw/) - [Victoria](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-location/vic/) - [Queensland](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-location/qld/) - [Western Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-location/wa/) - [South Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-location/sa/) - [Tasmania](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-location/tas/) - [International](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-location/international/) ### Browse by type - [Styled Shoots](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-category/styled-shoo/) - [Must Read](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-category/must-read/) - [Ideas](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-category/ideas/) - [Inspiration](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration-category/inspiration/) ## Fashion & Beauty Wedding dress inspiration, bridal accessories, bridesmaids styling, menswear, beauty and hair guides, engagement rings, and Australian bridal designer features. Useful for couples researching their bridal look, accessories, and wedding party styling. ### Featured fashion & beauty - [Black Finch | Modern Men's Engagement Rings](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty/blackfinch-jewellery-mens-engagement-rings/) - [Hockerty & Sumissura | Custom Wedding Suits Online](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty/hockerty-sumissura-custom-wedding-suits-online/) - [Kate & Kole | Wedding Jewellery & Engagement Rings](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty/kate-kole-fine-jewellery-engagement-rings-australia/) - [Amelie George | Modern Bridal Accessories](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty/amelie-george-bridal-wedding-accessories/) - [Honeymoon Studios | Ever After Bridal Collection](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty/honeymoon-studios-ever-after-bridal-collection/) - [Autumn Wedding Style with M.J. Bale](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty/mj-bale-autumn-weddiong-style/) ### Browse fashion by style - [Accessories](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-category/accessories/) - [Rings](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-style/rings/) - [Menswear](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-style/menswear/) - [Beauty](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-category/beauty/) - [Fashion](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-category/fashion/) - [Lingerie and Loungewear](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-style/lingerie-and-loungewear/) - [Lookbook](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-style/lookbook/) - [Campaigns](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-style/campaign/) ### Browse fashion by location - [Victoria](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-location/vic/) - [Western Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-location/wa/) - [South Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-location/sa/) - [New Zealand](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-location/nz/) - [International](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty-location/international/) ## Behind the Scenes Industry insight, supplier profiles, designer spotlights, Hello May magazine editorial features, and bridal fair coverage. Useful for couples wanting to learn more about specific suppliers and wedding industry professionals. ### Featured behind the scenes - [Behind the Scenes of a Whitsundays Wedding Trip | Experiencing Yangaro as a Guest](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-whitsundays-wedding-destination/): A first-hand account of experiencing Yangaro, an exclusive-use destination wedding venue perched above Funnel Bay in the Whitsunday Islands, Queensland. Covers the venue, local suppliers, accommodation, and what a multi-day destination wedding celebration in the Whitsundays looks and feels like. Authored by Tess McIntosh, published 22/06/2026. - [The Bloom Folk | NSW Central Coast Wedding Florist](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/the-bloom-folk-sydney-central-coast-wedding-florist/) - [Chatsworth House | Private Estate Wedding Venue in Victoria](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/chatsworth-house-wedding-venue-victoria/) - [Faith Jewels | Bespoke Engagement Rings](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/faith-jewels/) - [White Lane Events | Wedding Styling & Florals NSW](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/white-lane-events-wedding-styling-florist-cool-best-floral-inspo-matt-ashton-photographer-nsw/) - [The Stylist's Guide | Expert Wedding Styling & Event Design in Adelaide](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/the-stylists-guide-wedding-styling/) - [Meet Over the Top Events | Master of Marquee Weddings](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/over-the-top-events-marquee-weddings/) - [Love Marie Bridal Boutique | A Decade of Wedding Dresses](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/love-marie-bridal-boutique/) - [Karen Willis Holmes | Australian Bridal Designer](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes/karen-willis-holmes-bridal-designer-wedding-gowns-kwh-dress-australian/) ### Browse behind the scenes by location - [Western Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-location/western-australia/) - [South Australia](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-location/south-australia/) - [Tasmania](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-location/tasmania/) - [Australian Capital Territory](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-location/australian-capital-territory/) - [International](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-location/international/) ### Browse behind the scenes by category - [Venues](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-category/venues/) - [Photographer](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-category/photographer/) - [Rings](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-category/rings/) - [Stationery](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-category/stationery/) - [Signage](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-category/signage/) ### Browse by type - [Local Folk](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-subhead/local-folk/) - [Designer Profile](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-subhead/designer-profile/) - [Shopfront](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-subhead/shopfront/) - [Event](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-subhead/event/) - [Bridal Fair](https://hellomay.com.au/behind-the-scenes-subhead/bridal-fair/) ## Stockists Where to purchase Hello May magazine in print across Australia and New Zealand. ### Browse stockists by state - [NSW](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/state/nsw/) - [VIC](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/state/vic/) - [QLD](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/state/qld/) - [WA](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/state/wa/) - [SA](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/state/sa/) ### Featured stockists - [City Cards & Mags](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/city-cards-mags/) - [Ballance St Bookshop](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/ballance-st-bookshop/) - [Plaza Books Ltd](https://hellomay.com.au/stockist/plaza-books-ltd/) ## About Hello May Hello May is an independent Australian publication operating as a magazine, digital blog, and wedding vendor directory. Founded in Australia, Hello May has been publishing for over 14 years and is a trusted resource for Australian and New Zealand couples planning their wedding, offering both editorial inspiration and practical supplier discovery tools. - [Our Story](https://hellomay.com.au/about-us/) - [Contact](https://hellomay.com.au/contact/) - [Shop](https://hello-may.myshopify.com/) Active on: Instagram (@hellomaymagazine), Facebook (hellomaymagazine), Pinterest (hellomaymag), TikTok (@hellomaymagazine), X/Twitter (@HelloMayMag). ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://hellomay.com.au/sitemap_index.xml): Full XML sitemap for deep crawling of all content. - [Full vendor directory](https://hellomay.com.au/directory/): Browse all listed wedding suppliers with filters for category and location. - [All planning guides](https://hellomay.com.au/planning-guides/): Browse all wedding planning articles for Australian couples. - [All real weddings](https://hellomay.com.au/real-weddings/): Full archive of real Australian and New Zealand wedding stories. - [All ideas & inspiration](https://hellomay.com.au/ideas-and-inspiration/): Full archive of planning ideas, styled shoots, and supplier guides. - [All fashion & beauty](https://hellomay.com.au/fashion-and-beauty/): Full archive of bridal fashion and beauty editorial content.