Wedding Talk

In this episode I talk to Lara who married her husband Michael at Q Station in Manly in November 2024. Lara had a beautiful wedding with gorgeous colourful styling.  In this episode, Lara talks about her and Michael both being Jewish, how this influenced their wedding and how they incorporated traditional Jewish elements throughout their day.  VENDORS: Venue: Q Station Manly Photographer: Damon Cameron Videographer: Kurt Robert Videography Florals: Faux Flower Company  Styling: Elements for Hire Cake: Copper Fork Cakes  Music/band: The White Tree  Hair: Monica McGowan, Luminary Hair Make up: Oli Antunes  Rabbi/celebrant - Rabbi Gary Robuck  Rings: Leil  Dress: Rachel Rose Bridal from Marry Me Bridal   If you loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

Something new! In today's episode I talk to Sarah who is recently engaged for our first episode of "Engagement chat" (open to other suggestions of names if anyone has one!). A new little series I'm putting together so that we can dive deep into some of those early questions, problems or things that you're excited about during your wedding planning.  Sarah has been a bridesmaid 8 or 9 times and so this episode is filled with lots of advice she has for brides and bridesmaids - we talk about nightmare stories, how to set expectations with spending and commitments, how to choose. We also talk about where she's at with her own planning, what are some of the conversations her and her fiance have had and what she's most excited for in wedding planning.  If you are in any stage of your wedding planning and just want to have a chat (about literally anything, I loooove to yap) slide into my DM's! If you've loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In this episode I talk to Beth who married her husband, Brad, at Millwood Lane in Coolamon, NSW, in October 2024.  There wedding included lots of colour and DIY elements that she created with her family. They had lots of fun moments throughout the day, including a helicopter entrance, a Harley Davidson ride, a champagne pop and an epic dancefloor!  VENDORS:  Photography: BG Photography Co Videography: OLT media Venue: Millwood Lane Florals: Flower house Temora Celebrant: Ceremonies by Haidee Music: Deus Sax Cake: Cakes by Ash Dress: Annabels Bridal Studio Make up: Alison Swanston Hair: Styled by Pheobe   If you love this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! 

In this episode I talk to Adrianna about her stunning wedding at Campbell Point House in Geelong. Adrianna married her husband, Reece, on New Years Eve 2021 and she tells us all about how she planned the night, including the timeline and the way that she set out her stunning venue to keep everyone entertained and excited until after midnight! VENDORS: Venue: Campbell Point House Photography: Lovers Narrative Videography: Duuet Weddings Dress: Raffaele Ciuca Bridal; Laine Brookman Couture Suits: YSG tailors Florist: Flowers St Germain Makeup: Emily McGrath Bridal Hair: Andy B 1974 Tan, Skin, Brows: Koukla Beauty Celebrant: Kahani Ccelebrant Stationary: Oco studio Music: Kim Elise Cooper; Geelong Entertainment    If you love this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In today's episode I talk to Chloe from Ivory Tribe (yes, I was fangirling a bit!), Chloe is so incredibly knowledgable about everything wedding related with her experience as both a celebrant and writer in the wedding industry, to now being the owner of Ivory Tribe! Ivory Tribe is an online wedding blog and directory with incredible resources for people planning their wedding and vendors. They also have the extremely helpful Wedding Plans, a physical planner that includes everything you would need to help you with your wedding planning. In this episode we talk about common themes that we're seeing in weddings, common pieces of advice that we hear from people who are recently married, common things that have gone wrong on the day and just lots of advice that you can take away.  You can find Ivory Tribe on their website , instagram @ivorytribe. If you love this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In episode 35 I talk to Georgia about her wedding to her husband Mitch, at the beautiful Rivermead estate in September 2024.  Georgia is the owner of Etre Marie bridal in the Gold Coast, and she fills this episode with so much education for the bride and people planning a wedding. Georgia talks about a lot of things that helped her when planning her own wedding, along with advice for people when shopping for their wedding dress and some insider secrets about the bridal industry!  It is an amazing episode and I think that every person can take something away from it! VENDORS:  Photographer: Moonshine Lovers Venue: Rivermead Estate Dress Boutique: Etre Marie Bridal - brands Luna Delilah Bride, All Who Wander Bridal Party PJ's: Bride Tribe Hair and Make up: Blush'd Brides Stylist: Panorama Events Florist: Demavi Weddings Signage: Cheerful paper.co Custom wedding rings: Deerhoneyjewellery Jewellery: Elias lane Videographer: Rolling dawn films Content creator: Socially wed Celebrant: Lauren Bridge Celebrant Guestbook: The Guest Book Collective Audio guestbook: The Message co Furniture: Hampton Event Hire Video guestbook: Happy Days celebrant Lighting: Eld productions Catering: Clancy's Catering If you loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In this episode I talk to Trisha who married her husband, Izee, in Perth in October 2024. They had a super fun wedding which was filled with tributes to themselves as a couple, with the theme based around the night that they met and lots of the decorations that referenced that night! They also had lots of references to their culture throughout the night.  VENDORS:  Venue: Perth City Farm Photographer: Diego Nieto Photography Content Creator: Q Rated Coordinator: Bee Kinky Celebrant: Shana Kane Celebrant Florist: Edie and Ivy Flowers Dress: Grace Loves Lace Suits: Brittons Perth Hair & Make up: Make up by Christabelle, The Pretty Parlour Leis: Diamond le Leis DJ: Aslan Furniture: Black Label Event Catering: Mohana Catering Caravan Bar: Caravan and Tonic Cake: The Honey Cake Desserts: Meerie Bakes   If you have loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend, this would mean the world to me!

Hello!  Today's episode is just little old me having a ramble about some of my favourite things that I've learnt whilst doing this podcast that can hopefully help you with your planning!  If you love this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend so that they can also enjoy the chat!

In this episode I talk to Tahlia who married her husband Luke in Byron Bay a few weeks ago at the start of October!  Tahlia talks a lot about her vendor team and how they worked together. She also talks about the importance of making sure that you remember that you're marrying your favourite person and that in the end that is all that matters.  Their wedding has lots of beautiful personal tributes throughout the whole day.  VENDORS: Stylist/Planner/Florist: Lady Blooms Photographer/Videographer: Creative Wedding Co Content Creator: I Capture Amore Celebrant: Beck Doble Catering: In Season Catering Music: Benny Hanna Make up & Hair: Natalie Lucas   If you have loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! Bye!

In today's episode I talk to my good friend Jess who married her husband Jack at the gorgeous Provenance Wines in Geelong. I was lucky enough to be a guest at this wedding, so it's a really fun chat where we talk about how Jess planned everything and then discuss how they felt from a guest perspective.  Jess and Jack's wedding is going to be featured as an Ivory Tribe Real Weddings from Friday, so if you want to see more of these beautiful pictures you should check this out. If you are planning a wedding and haven't checked out Ivory Tribe I highly recommend that you do. Their site is a huge wealth of resources for everyone, featuring Real Weddings, vendor directories and blog posts to help you with your planning.  VENDORS:  Venue: Provenance Wines  Photographer: Weddings with Ryal Videographer: Josue Films Content creator: Candid Studios Celebrant: Kahani Celebrant Music: Cal Young Music Florals: Emma Lane  Dress: Kyha Studios Suit: Eddy Elias Stationary: Studio Denham Makeup: Maddi Nicholls Makeup Hair: Kelsey Monea   If you have enjoyed this please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend to share the love!  

In today's episode I talk to Elloise who tells us about her wedding to her husband Kevin, in Brisbane in May 2024. Elloise is so entertaining to listen to and she talks about how her and Kevin decided everything together to make sure that their wedding reflected them as a couple.  They included a lot of unique elements in their day, including a sparkler entrance, ice cream cart and a painting board for guests! VENDORS:  Venue: The Lussh Celebrant: Ashleigh Jade Weddings Photography: Created by G Videography: Nat Image Audio Florist: Esme Fleur Florist Hair and make up artists: Jezabel artistry, Tamika Hair and Makeup Catering: Pure Catering Dessert (ice cream cart): Dolci & Co Entertainment: Matty Sax Textured artwork: Textures by Ash   If you have loved this please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In today's episode I get my husband, Jonte, to come onto the podcast and talk a bit about his wedding experience with planning and the big day. We also test out a little surprise that I have coming out soon for Wedding Talk listeners who are currently planning a wedding to help them with some of the tough decisions!  If you are interested in finding out more about them please sign up to the mailbox here. If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In this episode I talk to Jodie from JL Watson Photography. We talk about all things photography: from when you should contact your photographer, how to pick a style that suits you, to how to be comfortable in front of the camera. We also discuss whether you should invest in an engagement photoshoot! This is a great episode for everyone, if you are just starting out your wedding planning and are currently looking for a photographer there are lots of tips, and if you are a month out from your wedding and wondering what the next steps are we discuss that too! If you love what Jodie has to say, you can check her out on Instagram or on her website.   If you have loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend to help get the word out! Bye! 

In this episode I talk to Hayley who married her husband Michael at Jackalope hotels on the Mornington Peninsula. They had a vibrant, fun wedding that was a true reflection of themselves as a couple with a dream team of vendors who made their day perfect.  Hayley talks about the unique way that they set a budget and controlled their spending, how they DIY'd a lot of their decorations and how they made sure their guests were well fed and had fun! VENDORS: Venue: Jackalope Hotels / Rare Hare Wine Celebrant & MC: Stan By Me Jess Photographer: Jackson Grant Weddings Videographer: Michelle Jarni Florals: Jo Laver Flowers Hair & Make up: Make up by Sophie Knox Music: Little Wolf Entertainment Cake: Buerre Cakes Dress: Teuta Matoshi   If you have loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In this episode I talk to Rebecca Klodinsky from The Prestwick Place. We talk about her choice to elope with her husband Lachie rather than have the big 150 guest wedding that they had originally started planning, including what was involved in their dreamy elopement.  Rebecca tells us about her experience when getting engaged and looking for a ring and how this lead to her founding The Prestwick Place and the process involved with handcrafting all of their rings with their couples. We also talk about the ethical points involved with having lab grown diamonds and moissannite jewels and how absolutely stunning they are.  If you love the sound of this you can find The Prestwick Place on instagram or on their website.   If you have enjoyed this please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! 

In this episode I talk to Demi about her wedding to her husband Jesse in March, 2024. They got married in Gippsland and did a lot of DIY for their planning and had help from friends and family with their decorations and planning.  Their wedding sounds like a super fun party, with 120 guests in attendance! Everything sounds very individualised to them as a couple and they went without a lot of traditional elements.  VENDORS: Venue: Daizies of Warragul Celebrant: Elisha Dowsett Celebrant Photos: J L Watson photography Entertainment (singer/DJ): Melbourne Entertainment Company Hair: Blonde by Paradize Makeup: Karissa MUA Tan: The Sorority Aus Dress 1: Made With Love Veil: Grace Loves Lace Dress 2: Meshki Earrings: Valere Jewellery Suit: Politix menswear Cake: Little Birdie Bakes Online Photo Gallery: Guestpix Phone: Off the hook   If you enjoyed this please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In this episode I talk to Diana who married her husband Kane in their backyard, which soon became the beautiful Vogelweide Estate! Diana talks about the process of planning a backyard wedding, how she brought her 20 year pinterest board to life and how they included family and friends in their wedding.  If you love the sound of Vogelweide Estate (and why wouldn't you) check them out on instagram or on their website https://www.vogelweideestate.com/ VENDORS:  Venue: Vogelweide Estate  Photographer: Anthea and Lyndon Film and Photography Florals: Lily of the Valley Wedding Flowers Wedding dress: Angelic Inspirations Suits: A&V Europe Modes Tailoring Singer: Amber Nichols Catering: Capital Roast (unfortunately have closed permanently!)   If you have loved this please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!  

In this episode I talk to Lauren from ETC Event Styling about her own wedding to her husband, Matt, at Mewburn Park. I loved hearing the perspective of somebody planning their wedding when they have over 10 years of experience in the industry as a wedding planner! Lauren talks all about how she picked her design elements, how she prioritised including things in her wedding and what she would have done differently (which is refreshing to hear from someone with so much experience!). If you have loved listening to Lauren please check out ETC event styling on instagram or on their website https://www.etcevents.com.au/  VENDORS: Photography: Hannah Gilbert Photography Venue: Mewburn Park Homestead DJ: DJ Nige Grazing Table: Created by Bels Catering: Neilsons Kitchen Celebrant: Gina Brakey Florist: Benita Tscharke Styling & Planning: ETC Event Styling Furniture hire: Otto & Chaise, Bluebird Vintage Gown: Kyha Suits: Connor Bridesmaids: Billy J Hair: The Peacock and the Hair Makeup: Luxxe Skin & Beauty   If you have loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!   

In ep 25 I get to talk to my first groom (!!!) Liam, who tells us about his wedding to his wife Kerri Anne at the stunning Butterfly Red Hill Estate on the Mornington Peninsula.  This might be the coolest wedding ever - think, tattoo artist, bouncy castle, pink and red florals, neon signs and backstreet boys.  VENDORS: Photography: Benny Valentine.xo Venue: Butterfly Red Hill Celebrant: Jac the hitcher Floristry: Bloom boy Suit: Reigner Clothing Dress: White april bridal Styling: @liamxquinn Stevie Winter Creates Videography: True story wedding films Musician: Aimee fox entertainment Graphic design: Clumsy Hands, Stevie Winter Creates DJ: Heartbreak booth Food: Moreish catering  Cake: Zee scott Bar: Barz covered   If you've loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! Bye!

In this episode I talk to Gemma who married her husband Jodan in the Hunter Valley in October 2023. They had a gorgeous DIY wedding on the side of a big hill, and Gemma talks a lot about the lessons she had to learn when planning a complete DIY wedding. This is a great episode for people who are planning a similar style! VENDORS:  Flowers: Film and Foliage Venue: Lonely Goat Olives (soon to be rebranded to Lavender Hill Olives) Marquee: Sparkle Marquees Photography + videography: Calla Lily Collective Food: MEET Restaurant Table settings: Miss Mays Events Music: Isaac Compton Drinks: Peaches Vintage Caravan Bar Hair + makeup: Airlie & Co Dress alterations: Design By B Reception dress: Siss Studio, sourced on Still White Cake: Spodeli  Flower Girl dresses: Oui Babe   If you enjoy this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

In this episode Carla tells us about her stunning wedding to her husband Josef at Mount Macedon Winery. This is a beautiful episode, where Carla talks about the fact that this is her second marriage and the impact that has on her planning experience. She also talks about how it changed what she talked about in her vows, and how they included Carla's teenage children in their ceremony and reception.  The whole episode is beautiful and there's a lot of fantastic take-aways for your own wedding planning! VENDORS:  Venue: Mount Macedon Winery  Photographer: Ryal Sormaz  Dress: I Do Dresses  Dress Alterations: Alterations By Becca  Hair & Make Up: Lara Hass Faux Florals / Arch (for ceremony): One Big Day Event Hire  DJ: Daniel Sebastian  Florist: Di at Buds & Branches Kilmore  * Celebrant: Amber Gordon from Amber The Celebrant (no longer working as a celebrant)   If you love this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend to help get the podcast out into more ears! Bye!  

Hello! I'm dragging out the 6 month celebration for another week and putting together a mini ep with a bunch of clips where past couples are talking about their wedding day. Hopefully there's a few things in here that you can take away to help with your own planning for your day! I will be back in your ears with another couple ep next week! If you are loving what you're hearing please leave a rating and review and pass the ep on to a friend who is also getting married - or has been married! 

Hello! Because I am SO SHOCKED but also SO HAPPY that we have made it to 6 months we're working through a little compilation episodes where I have pieced together some amazing advice that have been given out by our past couples. What a task it was to choose the advice for this episode, there has been so many great things said.  I hope you take away from this episode that every single person has a unique experience and that you can learn from every one! If you love this episode (because why wouldn't you?!) please leave a rating and review!

In this episode I talk to Gabby who married her husband in Melbourne in May 2023. She talks about the amazing help that she got from the staff and how her vendors stepped in to create an amazing day! They also created some beautiful memories with family and friends that she talks about in the ep! Gabby previously worked in content creation prior to getting married, but her experience with her own wedding has encouraged her to start Elle Inspired Content where she is now using what she learnt and loved about her own wedding to work with other Melbourne couples.  VENDORS:  Venue: Vue on Halcyon Photographer/Videographer: Good Moments DJ/MC: Shannon from Music with Memories Photobooth: The Photobooth Girl Florist: Flowerlane Floristry Hair and Makeup artist for bride and bridal party: Elegancia Hair and Makeup Wedding dress: Fairytales Bridal Nudawading Bridesmaids dresses: JJs house Suits: Connor Breakfast grazing boxes: Graze by Steph   If you loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!

Click to find out about our upcoming event and information guides here! In episode 21 I talk to Sophie who married her husband Brandon in Adelaide in March 2024. Sophie and Brandon wanted colourful European vibes for their wedding and their photographer nailed the brief with their stunning flowers.  Sophie talks a bit about how she found it difficult finding a wedding dress and how they worked around having their wedding on a 35 degree day in the middle of March.    VENDORS: Photographer: Goldlight Photography Videographer: KMS Vision Venue: Golding Wines Celebrant: Amy Harrison Celebrant Pet Chaperone: I Do Paws Dessert Cart: Van Dough Cake: Little Lils Cakery Florist - The Lost Florist  DJ: Black Cherry Events  Live Entertainment - Netherby Music Make Up: Tara Pavia Hair: Maryann Kourou Rings: Urban Craft    If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and let a friend know!   

In this episode I talk to Britt who married her husband, Ed, in January 2023 in the Hunter Valley. Their wedding had a few hiccups with the weather, but the way that Britt talks about it makes it sound like these things just added to the big happy party vibe that she was going for! Don't forget to check out the website if you love the sound of Britt's wedding and can't wait to see all of the photos!   VENDORS: Venue: Bimbadgen Palmers Lane  Photographer/ videographer: The Beginning Studio Celebrant: Weddings With Jules  Entertainment: Silent Shout  Lights and light props: Love Glows Letters Lights Love Flowers: The Flower Alley (Alison Buchanan )  Cake: Project Cake  Catering: Bimbadgen  Wedding favours: Sammie cakes  Wedding dress: Karen Willis Holmes  Reception outfit: Chosen by Kyah  Groom suit and groomsmen: MJ Bale  Veil: Mariana Hardwick  Hair and makeup The Boys Studio  Bridesmaids: Billy J Boutique   If you enjoy this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend so they can also enjoy the goodness!

In this episode I talk to Claudia from The Big Day Events and Content. Claudia founded her content creation business during her own wedding planning when she realised that there wasn't enough people doing this in Australia. They just celebrated their one year birthday which makes them one of the first companies in Australia to be doing this! Claudia speaks candidly about what is involved in content creation, from the time that they get to the bride, then capturing all the moments from the day (literally all - prepare yourself for 3000+ pieces of content!) to giving clients a 12-24 hour turnaround for receiving everything.  If you love what Claudia has to say please check them out on instagram (The Big Day Events Au) or on their website https://thebigdayevents.com.au/. If you want to hear more about Claudia's own wedding please listen to episode 18!   If you have enjoyed what you've heard today please leave a rating and review to help get the word out to more people!

In this episode I talk to Inushi about her stunning wedding at Barunah Plains to her husband Kusal in January 2024.  Their day had a mixture of modern and cultural elements, with a Tuscan wedding vibe. Their dream team of vendors pulled off an amazing day.  Inushi talks a bit about the cultural parts of the day that were included, but also some of her favourite memories that she made with the bridal party and her 200 guests! VENDORS:  Venue: Barunah Plains Photographer: Shot From The Heart Videographer: Moon And Back co Planner: Weddings by E Furniture hire and styling: Elderberry Events Caravan Bar: Havana Caravan Bar Make up artist: Make up by Imasha Saree: Suds Kreations Bridal gown: Raffaele Ciuca Bridal If you are dying to see these photos - check out my website! www.weddingtalkpodcast.com   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review to get the word out to more people!

In this episode I talk to Claudia who married her husband Nick in August 2023, near Wollongong. Claudia used her previous experience as an event planner, alongside her fantastic stylist to create their beautiful vision and she had a perfect day.  Claudia talks a lot about how they set their budget and what was included in that, she also talks about her experience with her wedding dress shopping and how Karen Willis Holmes came to the rescue to save the day! VENDORS: Venue: Ravensthorpe Estate Photography: Henry Paul Photography Videography: Blake Curby Weddings Content creation: BZ Events and Social Co Florals: Ivy Lane Collective Harpist: Rebekah Harp Music: The White Tree Stationary: White Cherry Invitations Catering: Bumpy Road Catering Dress: Karen Willis Holmes Bridal Accessories: Amelie George Bridal Hair: Bridal Hair by Celeste Make up: Chloe Day Make Up Artist Suits: Institchu Styling: Be Designed Audio Guest Book: Off The Hook   If you are in need of some assistance with planning your wedding please check out the Master Planner Spreadsheet by ETC event styling - use WEDDINGTALK for a discount code! It is currently on sale so this will add a bit more! Follow link https://lauren-pool.mykajabi.com/offers/BvFGjYpA/checkout   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! This will help get the episode out there a bit more and allow us to get more epic people on!

In this episode I talk to Chloe who married her husband Luke in a destination wedding in Byron Bay in February 2024.  Chloe talks about her choice to have a decision wedding and to have a small guest list, and how she navigated some of the conversations that arose with not inviting some people.  They also surprised their guests with their venue, by having a double decker bus pick them up from one location and take them to the venue! This was the idea of their wedding coordinator and sounds like it added so much fun into their day!   VENDORS:  Venue: Byron View Farm Planning & Coordination: Byron Bay Weddings Photographer: Brendan Beck Photography Videographer: Rolling Dawn Films Catering: Fig Tree Restaurant Furniture Hire: The Wedding Shed Lighting and Audio: Byron Audio Florist: Wilderness Flowers Hair and Makeup: Holly Fraser Makeup Musicians: Niall Lochhead Music Cake: Just Add Flower Celebrant: Marry us Georgie Guest transport: Byron Bay Double Deckers Stationary: The Seasalte Co   If you are in need of some assistance with planning your wedding please check out the Master Planner Spreadsheet by ETC event styling - use WEDDINGTALK for a discount code! It is currently on sale so this will add a bit more! Follow link https://lauren-pool.mykajabi.com/offers/BvFGjYpA/checkout   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! This will help get the episode out there a bit more and allow us to get more epic people on!  

In this episode I talk to Amy from Wedshed. This episode is filled to the brim with tips for people who have just started planning their wedding and want to know where to begin, how to set a budget, how to pick their vendors. Amy and Melany have created an epic brand that covers all aspects of wedding planning. They have Wedshed which is a wedding planning directory, Wedchat which is an online Facebook community, Wedshare which is a second hand sales, We Do Crew which is a directory and membership and FINALLY Give with Gravy which is an online registry. Oh my goodness! What else could you need? Links: Wedshed: www.wedshed.com.au or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wedshed/  Facebook group: Wedchat by Wedshed Gravy: www.givewithgravy.com or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/givewithgravy/    If you've loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! This will help get the word out and into more peoples ears!

In this episode I talk to Sammi who married her wife Caitie in Birregurra in March 2024 on a 40 degree day!   Sammi and Caitie had a small guest list for their ceremony, and then followed it up with a larger guest list for their reception. In this episode Sammi talks a lot about the conversation that they had before they started planning their wedding to make sure their values aligned and that they were both happy with what they were planning. She also talks about how she had conversations with guests who weren't invited to the ceremony and how they worded it on their invites.   VENDORS: Venue: Bootmakers Cottage, Birregurra Photographer and videographer: La Este Film Flowers: Townhouse Flowers Band: Dear Ivy Celebrant: The Kelebrant Bartenders: The Cocktail Cart Catering: Pete's Woodfired Pizzas Cakes: Treat Bakeshop Dress: Luv Bridal Make up: Cosmetic MD Hair: Ves Drag   If you've loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! This will help get the word out and into more peoples ears!

In this episode I talk to Megan who married her husband Lachy at the registry in Melbourne, with just their mums and Megan's stepdad.  They followed their ceremony up with a lunch in Melbourne and then went to a hotel to enjoy their cake and some bubbles! This is a fantastic episode if you are considering having a registry wedding but aren't sure what to expect, or if you are tossing up the idea of bailing on your big wedding and doing this instead! I can't promise that Megan won't convince you to do it! VENDORS:  Photography: Film mums - Ashley Trevisi Florals: Urban Antidote Cake: Miss Trixie Drinks Tea Make up: Jen Guy Makeup  Hair styling: HBK + co Hairdressing   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to your friends so that they can also enjoy it! 

In this episode I talk to Sarah Chippindale, a celebrant and MC in New South Wales. Sarah's style as a celebrant is to be fun, energetic and laid back, she loves to get the crowd involved as much as possible. This episode is so full of amazing tips for how to include people in your ceremony or reception, fun things that you can add in and some beautiful ways that you can pay tribute to people who couldn't be there. You can find Sarah on Instagram at @sarahchippindalecelebrant or on her website www.sarahchippindale.com.au If you've loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! This will help get the word out and into more peoples ears!

In today's episode I talk to Luella, who married her husband Angus in the Ferguson Valley, WA in November 2023. Luella planned a low budget wedding and had a lot of help from family members and friends with beautiful DIY elements throughout the day that made the day amazing.  Luella shares some tips for budgeting - including her choice to not have a photographer! Her photos are stunning and you can feel the love of her family in them, so she has no regrets.  VENDORS:  Venue: Saint Aidans Winery, Ferguson Valley Florals: Ferguson Flower Farm Band: SixEight Dress: Grace Loves Lace Suit: YD Photographer: Cousins & friends Hair & Makeup: by Luella!   If you enjoy this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!  

In this episode I talk to Kim who married her husband Justin in Sydney in February 2023. Kim talks about how she managed to plan her entire wedding in 6 months and managed to keep a low budget of around $30,000 which is a huge accomplishment in the city!   Kim got a lot of compliments from her wedding planning and so has gone on to launch her own wedding planning business called The Finery, and she talks about how she went about launching the business and what is included in it. This is really helpful for brides that have had similar thoughts after their wedding! If you want to look her up, you can find The Finery on Instagram at fineryweddings, or on their website www.thefinery.au. For the fantastic discounted master planner from ETC events please use WEDDINGTALK at checkout and the 40% discount will be applied. You can check this out at www.etcevents.com.au or on Instagram at ETC.eventstyling.   VENDORS: Venue: Beachcomber Hotel Toukley Photography: Jennifer Burch Photography Florals: The Posy Garden Music: Ben and Vee Music Celebrant: Your Spirited Celebrant Hair and Makeup: The Antonio Sisters   If you've loved this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend! This will help get the word out and into more peoples ears!

In this episode, Peta tells us about her wedding to her husband Liam, in country Victoria. Peta and Liam chose to get married in Wimmera as a way to keep to their budget, as they found that country venues were cheaper than big city ones.  They DIY'd a lot and used second hand items to help them save money and were able to keep their budget to $20,000.  VENDORS: Venue: The Stick Shed (ceremony), The Mechanics Hall, Murtoa (reception) Photography: Gab Ross Photography Catering: Gourmet Food and Flowers Dress: Bridal House Geelong Suit: Eddy Elias Florist: Bacchus Blooms by Mel Hair: Sarina Quick Hairstylist Celebrant: Mavalous Celebrations Music: Molly Hoyne Music   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to your friends!

In this industry professional episode I talk to Lauren from ETC Event Styling, a wedding planner and styling company in Victoria.  This episode talks about the role that ETC can play in planning your big day as they do the whole lot, from organising the right size marquee (if that's what you want!) to organising the florals and coordinating furniture and hiring companies.  It is filled with so much advice for people who are thinking of investing in a wedding stylist and are wondering how they can contribute to their day.  Lauren also has a Master Planner spreadsheet that she talks about in the ep, which covers everything that you will need to organise for your day. This is available for anybody to purchase, not just clients of ETC! So if this is something you are interested in see the link below!  Website: https://www.etcevents.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etc.eventstyling/  Resources & planning tools: https://www.etcevents.com.au/wedding-planning-resources All-in-one master wedding planner: https://lauren-pool.mykajabi.com/offers/BvFGjYpA/checkout   If you enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend!   

In this episode I talk to Christine, who married her husband Brent in May 2023. Christine and Brent opted out of doing couple photos in order to spend more time with guests, their wedding sounds like a beautiful wholesome affair filled with family and lots of food!  They share lots of ways about how they included children in their wedding and some of their favourite movies throughout the day (lots of Disney - big yes from me!).    VENDORS:  Photography: The Evoke Company Video: Phamily productions Audio Guest book: At the Beep Hair: Christine Azzopardi assisted by Heather from Inspyre Hair and Beauty Makeup: Stephanie K makeup Dress: Made with Love bridal Bridesmaid dress: White Runway Groomsman suit: Tramps Pageboy suits: Children Salon Flowergirl dresses: JJ's House Bouquets: Fleurescent Ground Florals and Pillars: Banksiiblooms Venue: Greyleigh Kiama Band: Baker Boys Band Bar: Henry Clive Caravan Bar Pizza truck: Il Nido Trattoria Pizzeria Caterer: 2 Smoking Barrels Dessert table: Dashin Donuts, Massimo Papas, Berkeley Bakery Cake: Zweefers   If you have enjoyed this please leave a rating and review and pass it on to your friends!

In today's episode I speak to Tenielle who married her husband Riley in Geelong at Bellbrae Harvest. Tenielle is a super easy going bride and talks about how she didn't realise just how much went into wedding planning but still managed to have an amazing day.  Her day sounds really easy going and fun and like it had a great atmosphere and that she didn't sweat the small details!   VENDORS:  Venue: Bellbrae Harvest Dress: Foreverness Bridal Boutique, Martina Liana bridal dress Flowers: blackgate flowers Suits: yd.  Photography: Meg Read Photography   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to your friends!

In this industry professional episode I talk with Leah from Leah Mitchell Floral, who is a florist based in the Wollongong and surrounding area. This episode is filled with fun tips about how to style your florals, how you can repurpose them from ceremony to reception to save money (girl maths!) and things that you can talk to your florist about. It is the perfect episode for those on the fence about florals as she explains really well all the little things that you have to think about with your flowers that she does to make your life easier.  You can find Leah on instagram at @leahmitchellfloral or on her website www.leahmitchell.com.au. If you enjoy this chat please leave a rating and review and pass it on to your friends who are getting married! 

In this episode I talk to Richelle, who married her husband Scott in September 2023 in Newcastle at Greystone Estate. This episode is filled with amazing tips and tricks that Richelle has learnt during her engagement, especially fun ways to include your guests in your ceremony and how to get the most out of your photos.  Richelle has recently started her own wedding content creation business called Love Club BTS! If you are interested, look them up on instagram: loveclub_bts VENDORS:   Photographer: Kate Olivia Photo Venue: Greystone Estate Celebrant: Sarah Chippindale Celebrant Makeup: Heart Space Bridal, @Jessielee.makeup Music/MC: Kylie Jane Music Hair: Heartspace bridal, @loe.hair Hire: Events to Adore Cake: Sweet Street Cakery Stationery/signage templates: Sign hustle Phone guest book: Mayd By Rhi Bouquets: Poppy and Willow Flowers All other flowers: DIY by Richelle   If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow along! Also pass it on to your friends so they can share in the fun!  

In today's episode I speak to Kayla who married her husband Sam in the Sunshine Coast. Kayla planned her wedding while living in Victoria and said that her venue, The Rocks Yandina, were extremely helpful in planning and providing everything which really helped make her day special.    VENDORS:  Venue: The Rocks Yandina Photographer: Ben Sowry Make up: The Ballerina Bride MUA Celebrant: Married by Ange   If you've enjoyed today's episode please leave a rating and review and follow along so we get in more peoples ears!

It's the first Industry Professional episode! These should be coming out fortnightly on Mondays and will be additional to the weekly Wednesday episodes!  Today I speak to Stefanie from The Bridal Assistant, a beautiful wedding planner which has been crafted after years in the wedding industry. The Bridal Assistant includes everything that you need when planning a wedding, including a comprehensive timeline, questions for your vendors and a budget.  You can find The Bridal Assistant on Instagram at @the.bridal.assistant or on their website www.thebridalassistant.com.au to find out more! 

In this episode Shani tells us about her wedding to her husband Tate in Launceston in November 2023. Shani and Tate got married on a private property, but brought in a combination of local vendors and favourite vendors from Victoria (where they used to live) to help put together their big day. They also did a lot of DIY elements to save money and make sure that they had everything they wanted to include.  VENDORS:  Photography: Alex Giles Photography Videographer: Cameron Jones Visuals Catering: Unearth Collective Celebrant: Emily Rawlings Marriage Celebrant Cake: Scrumptious by Sophie Make up: Purebody  Hair: Styling by Gracie Flowers: Flowers of Ironstone Venue: Private Property   If you are loving what you're hearing please leave a rating and follow along to help get this in more ears!

In this episode Georgia tells us about her wedding to her husband Paul in Melbourne, in January 2020. Georgia got married where she works as a wedding coordinator, at Vue on Halcyon, and talks about the benefits of knowing the venue. She recommends that you hire vendors that you admire and to trust your professionals and the people that know the venue the best to get the best results! If you are enjoying what you're hearing please leave a rating and follow along!  VENDORS:  Florist: Flower Pot Debbie Music: Hay Bax; Elise Gaudion music Photographer: Duuet Weddings Venue: Vue on Halcyon Dress: Amaline Vitale  Suits: Mens suit warehouse 

In this episode Matikka tells us about her wedding to her husband Dean in Wollongong, in November 2023. She spent a lot of time planning and researching all of her vendors, and it really shows through her beautiful day and fantastic memories. Matikka has a lot of tips for future wedding planners about things that she was looking for in her vendors and how she stuck to her guest list.    VENDORS:  Celebrant: Father Chris Roberts (Priest) Photographer: Margan photography Videographer: Forget me knot films Florist: Leah Mitchell floral  Make-up: Kiana Alvarez make up artist Hair: Christine Azzopardi  String Quartet: Clear Strings DJ/MC: Davigee  Turkish drum/flute: Rhythm by Emrah Cake: One cake down  Donuts: Krispy kreme  Brides Dress: Rachel Rose Bridal via Storybook bridal – Sky gown Veil: Lee bee bridal via Storey book bridal Party Dress: Eliya the label (Kayla Dress) Grooms/groomsmen suits: Tramps the store Bridemaids dresses (sunny daze  - Rust): Billy J Bridal Ceremony: St Matthews catholic church jamberoo Reception: The woolshed Yallah – Alysha event coordinator Catering: Fine spun group Floral Preservation: The flora collective 

In this episode, Katelyn tells us about her Geelong wedding to her husband Luke, at the Federal Mills in February, 2020. Katelyn planned her wedding in 6 weeks and thinks that being this organised help kept her calm in the lead up to the wedding. To save money, Katelyn bought a second hand wedding dress off Stillwhite and highly recommends this to all brides.    VENDORS:  Venue and catering: Federal Mills Cafe Floristry: Scarlett Bloom Photography: Nic Stephens  Celebrant: Weddings by Jess Dress: Daisy by Katie Yeung  Bridesmaids dresses: Pilgrim  Hair: Hair by Molly rose (not currently working in weddings) Make up: Allison Jerabek Cake: Baked by Bugg Willow (dog) chauffeur: The wedding sitter   If you enjoy this, please leave a rating and review and follow the podcast so we can get this out to more wedding planners!

In this episode, Marney tells us about her March 2021 wedding. Marney married her husband, Nathan, in Bendigo and thanks her photographer for the amazing job that she did helping her to plan the day and keep her relaxed the whole time. Marney used artificial flowers to help keep the costs down, and repurposed her bridesmaids bouquets to be table centrepieces for the reception.  Vendors:  Photography: Gingwerhouse Photography (no longer doing weddings, unfortunately!) Venue: Waratah Weddings - Bendigo Wedding & Function Venue Celebrant: Michael Anderson - Bendigo Civil Celebrant Music: Mitch & Jackson Music Flowers: The Flower Mint Dress: Embrace Bridal Boutique Suits: Eddy Elias Menswear Hair: Pura Veeda Hair and Body Makeup: Joan Oakes Beauty Cake: Amanda's Cake Emporium   If you loved this episode, please follow or subscribe, and leave a rating or review!

Rhiannon tells us about her destination wedding in Port Douglas. Rhiannon and her husband didn't have a set budget, but tell us about what was most important to her when planning her wedding. She also had a surprise announcement about her pregnancy at the reception! Enjoy! Vendors:  Ceremony: St Marys by the Sea Reception: Salsa bar and grill Photographer: The raw photographer Celebrant: Tammy Barker Dress: And the veil, Geelong   If you enjoy this please follow and subscribe, and leave a rating and review! This will help us get the word out to as many people to help them with their planning! 

Wedding talk is a podcast where planners can get inspiration for how to set out their wedding day, find out some advice from people who have done it, and learn about what other people loved and regretted on their day. It will help you to plan your wedding day, set out a budget, how to allocate money and decide on your vendors.  Your podcast host, Danielle Duffy, talks about her wedding planning and details about how her day ran.  Vendors:  Location: Murgheboluc Hall, Geelong Celebrant: Lana Ryder Photographer: Weddings with Alex Shore Florals: Miss Frankie Maye  Furniture hire: Elderberry Events Hair: Sam Rogers Hair Design  Makeup: Makeup by Julie Kacso  If you loved this episode, please follow or subscribe, and leave a rating or review!