Let's Talk Weddings: Recent Episodes
The Wedding & Event Creators
The Let's Talk Weddings Podcast aims to bring you useful hints, tips and tricks to help you plan the ultimate wedding. Brought to you by the wedding planners at The Wedding and Event Creators with over 10 years experience planning weddings, these episodes are filled to the brim with practical and useful advice for any type of wedding covering food, alcohol, weather, styling, timelines, DIY ideas, budget tips and much much more. Plus featuring some fantastic interviews with experts across a range of fields. Enjoy!
In today's episode, we cover the huge benefits of why you should choose local wedding vendors. From saving money, venue knowledge, and the all-around good karma you get from choosing a local supplier. Enjoy the episode!
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In this episode we discuss RECEPTION trends for upcoming weddings, what trends we are finding are on the rise & what have we flagged as becoming super popular at weddings to help give some ideas and those creative juices flowing for what you might like to incorporate in your special day too! be sure to check out our Part 1 which is the top ceremony trend.
We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind the scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
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In this episode we discuss top CEREMONY trends for upcoming weddings, what trends we are finding are on the rise & what have we flagged as becoming super popular at weddings to help give some ideas and those creative juices flowing for what you might like to incorporate in your special day too!
We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind-the-scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
Find out more about The Wedding & Event Creators
Weddings can often be a stressful, new and overwhelming process for couples, in this episode we tackle some tips, ideas and ways you can manage your wedding to prevent wedding planning from overwhelm.
I sit down for a chat with Yvette, director at Manage my Wedding to discuss how to best communicate as a couple during the planning journey, how to address well-meaning but sometimes meddling family members opinions and how to plan your wedding in a busy work/life world to ensure you don't get planning fatigue.
You can find manage my wedding at www.managemywedding.com
If you are having to Postpone your Wedding then this episode is a must-listen. This short episode runs through some tips and ways to navigate the postponement of your wedding and has some useful takeaways to ensure the postponing is as smooth a process as possible.
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In today's episode, we have a chat with Mary, CEO and founder of Two Lovers, Australia's premier wedding online marketplace to discuss the Top 4 Ways to Validate and Vett your Wedding Vendors.
You can find Two Lovers at https://twolovers.com/
We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind the scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
Find out more about The Wedding & Event Creators HERE
You can find Manons photography business at @manonpsomas
Here is a list of all of Manon's wedding vendors:
Celebrant & MC | Ceremonies by Mitch
Venue | Worrowing Estate
Catering | Rabbit & Co
Bar | The Airstream Social
Dessert | The Gelato Bike
Florist | Pia + Jade
Coordination | Wedding and Event Creators
Furniture Hire | Hoorah Event
Dinnerware Hire | Simply Seated
Glassware Hire | The Vintage Kitchen
Decorator/Styling | Pia + Jade
Band | Mike Champion Band
Photo Booth | Photo Corner
Photographer | The Evoke Company
Videographer | Once and For All
Makeup | Makeup by Megan
Hair | Jaimi Irving Hair
We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind the scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
Find out more about The Wedding & Event Creators HERE
We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind the scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
To read more about Hollys wedding and see pics visit our blog post HERE
Find out more about The Wedding & Event Creators HERE
In today's episode we run through some guest favour ideas, some memorable, personal, handmade and super unique suggestions, enjoy!
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Unfortunately, mistakes do happen. But the good news is, they can be avoided if you know where to look.
Suffice to say, you will have a lot on your mind which does take away the attention to the finer details like proofreading your invitation suite.
In this episode, we sit down with Belinda from White Cherry Invitations to discuss this topic!
You can visit White Cherry Invitations at this link https://whitecherryinvitations.com.au/
Find out more about us at www.weddingandeventcreators.com.au
Everyone knows that food and drink are two of the key elements to a killer wedding reception, and in today's episode we sit down for a chat with Jeff the owner of Bomaderry Super Cellars located on the south coast to discuss what alcohol to buy, how much to buy and lots of tips in between, for those couples DIY their own alcohol.
Jeff can help our couples with assisting with alcohol quantity suggestions and so many fantastic packages and advice, you can find his website here https://www.bomaderrysupercellars.com.au/
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In today's episode we are covering how to plan an elopement or micro wedding and I have brought in an expert in this area onto our episode to help explain all! The company Elope specialise in planning, styling and creating destination elopements and micro weddings.
There is definitely a trend or increase of our couples choosing to elopement or have a mini or micro wedding, maybe you have had a friend, work colleague or family member do this, and even more so at the moment, as we are in the middle of a pandemic which means with venue restrictions on numbers I am finding people are opting to go more intimate on their wedding plans.
listen in to today's episode!
You can find these guys at www.elope.com.au and their Instagram @__elope__
Its no surprise some couples look forward to the Honeymoon more then the wedding, especially if going somewhere exotic and special, along time with just the two of you after all of that wedding planning and a chance to continue the high of the wedding day.
In today's episode, we will be talking about how to choose the perfect honeymoon destination, as I sit down with Peta from Travel Focus Group.
You can find Petas business on this website
travelfocusgroup.com
This episode was originally released on the 3rd of October 2018.
You can take on board as many or as little traditions that you want, at the end of the day, we live in modern times and we have seen it all. Some couples choose to keep each and every one of the original wedding traditions from first dance, bridal party, bouquet and garter toss and so on. Whilst other couples maybe choose 1 or 2 that means a lot to them they want to keep and toss out the rest.
In this podcast we discuss a range of traditions and alternatives you may or may not want to include, Enjoy!
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In today's episode, we are discussing how to plan an epic wedding proposal.
We have been involved in a few proposals in the past and they are such a happy moment and such a surprise for the person who has been proposed to, lucky thing!
I have brought in an expert on proposals to help navigate what to do, how to do it and how to make it unforgettable proposal, and that is the lovely Tania from My Proposal Co, a company dedicated to custom luxury marriage proposals.
You can find Tanias fantastic business at myproposalco.com.au
Check out more tips and wedding planning magic at http://www.weddingandeventcreators.com.au/
This episode was originally released on the 1st of August 2018.
We sit down for a chat with the lovely Jo from Garnish Catering for all things catering!
We discuss everything you need to know about organising a caterer, types of food service, the pros and cons of cocktail vs sit down and everything you need to consider when planning your wedding, food-wise!
You can find Jo at her website: Garnish Creative Catering
Garnish Creative Catering on Facebook: Facebook
Garnish Creative Catering on Instagram: Instagram
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In this episode, I sit down for a chat with the super fun photographer Alana from Alana Taylor Photography! We will be chatting about wedding day timelines and going over some tips and ideas to ensure a smooth running and perfectly flowing wedding day.
You can visit www.alanataylorphoto.com to reach out to the lovely Alana.
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This episode was originally released on the 4th of July 2018.
The week before your wedding can be a stressful and busy time, suppliers are needing last-minute queries answered, the venue may be ringing to confirm your guest numbers, the family is arriving, things need to be picked up and dropped off and it’s all a little crazy!
Check out our latest blog full of tips for your DIY wedding: 5 Expert Tips for Planning your Wedding
In today's episode, we will be chatting about sourcing the perfect antique engagement or wedding ring, how to curate your wedding day jewellery look and some ideas for sourcing bridesmaid gifts that they will adore.
I sit down for an interview with Sara from Songbird Sara Antique Jewellery who sources antique diamond and estate jewellery for her couples.
More and more couples are opting for individuality and sustainability in their jewellery purchases, choosing antique combines both a story with rarity & personality that you won't necessarily get with an off the shelf jewellery store ring.
You can find Sara via the following;
Instagram @songbirdsarajewelery
Website https://songbirdsaraantiquejewelry.com/
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In this episode, I sit down with Dorothy, founder of Polka Dot Bride and all-around digital savvy lady to discuss the best digital tools and websites to plan your wedding.
We discuss planning your wedding online and what sort of different digital tools, apps, websites there are to consider when planning your wedding along with discussing how you can go about live-streaming your special day.
SHOW NOTES;
You can find Polka Dot Bride at www.polkadotbride.com
The live streaming blog post referenced is linked here https://www.polkadotbride.com/2020/07/how-to-live-stream-your-wedding-everything-you-need-to-know/
We discuss a range of fantastic websites and tools. A list of them is below, we are not affiliated with any, so recommend you check them out, give them a trial and see what works best for you
Google Drive
Excell
Airtable
Zapier
Dropbox
Asana
Trello
WordPress
Squarespace
With Joy
Appy Couple
Minted
Aisle Planner
Zola
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In today's episode we cover the huge benefits of why you should choose local wedding vendors. From saving money, venue knowledge, and the all-round good karma you get from choosing a local supplier. Enjoy the episode!
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In this episode I discuss my 8 Tips for planning and styling your wedding on Pinterest. Who doesn't love Pinterest! Pinterest is an amazing tool to get creative by pinning images and curating boards to plan your wedding, and is the perfect platform to bring your wedding vibes to life visually. Enjoy!
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I think cocktail hour or pre-dinner drinks time is the best part of a wedding day, the celebration is just starting, the ceremony is done and dusted, your guests are in a great mood socialising and getting their buzz on with champagne or cocktail.
In this short episode, we run through 5 tips to create a flawless cocktail hour. Cheers x
Having a great MC will set the tone for the whole evening, ensuring everything flows and runs smoothly, timing doesn't get out of hand, all your suppliers are happy and informed, guests are having a great time and no awkward moments!
An MC (or master of ceremonies) can be hired from a company or using a friend or family member to assist on this front and is way more than just being an ''ánnouncer''. A wedding MC will introduce speeches and formalities, give notes about housekeeping, cue and play music
In this episode, we cover how to nail being a fantastic MC, With practical and useful advice to pass onto your wedding MC, what they should say, what order to say it in and the do and don'ts of being a master of ceremonies.
SHOW NOTES;
TJ Productions are offering our listeners a 10% discount on their MC Services, just pop them through an email or visit their website and mention 'PODCAST'to receive this at https://www.tjproductions.com.au/
discount code Valid until 31 July 2020
Plus....Have you listened to Part 1, our other interview with Trevor from TJ Productions on 'Wedding Speeches 101- make sure you head back and take a listen!
You can connect with Trevors business TJ Productions who offer MC and DJ services at this link https://www.tjproductions.com.au/
Jo is a luxury bridal calligrapher and the creative mastermind behind Calligraphy En Vogue, a studio dedicated to creating personalised keepsakes for brides on their special day. She specialised in wedding stationery and personalisation for brands such as Chanel, Dior & Moët Champagne
In this episode, we cover all stationery biz, from the wedding stationery timeline, ways to personalise your wedding and create cherished heirlooms, the best Pinterest planning tips and expert advice on how to design the perfect stationery suites.
https://calligraphyenvogue.com/2019/08/my-pinterest-top-tips-for-planning-your-dream-wedding/
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https://calligraphyenvogue.com/blog/
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Ways to Save Money on your Wedding
In today's episode we broach the scary topic of money and wedding budgets…..from a recent survey by the bride to be magazine shows that the Australia average wedding costs $65,482 and I am sure is only set to increase in years to come.
The topic of how to plan your wedding and what to spend is an absolutely pivotal one to discuss, a wedding will be one of the biggest spends you may ever make and there is a lot riding on that one day.
Not everyone has a never-endinG budget to spend on their wedding and I have brought in the absolute perfect person to talk about ways to save on your wedding, the one and only Jess Bishop the founder of Budget Savvy Brides.
We thank Jess from Budget Savvy Bride from coming into today's podcast episode, you can find her wonderful business at these places;
@budgetsavvybride
https://www.thebudgetsavvybride.com
https://www.thebudgetsavvybride.com/wedding-budget-tips/
Book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623159857/ref=rdr_ext_tmb
On today's episode I sit down for a chat with the super fun wedding celebrant Allegra from Married by Allegra to have a chat about ways you can have a modern wedding ceremony. '
Gone are the days of doing ceremonies in a particular order with must-have inclusions with all the stodgy traditions that don’t feel relevant in today’s society....instead......in are completely personalising and modernising a ceremony that is true to you both as a couple.
An ex-corporate lawyer in love with love, Allegra has been a Civil Marriage Celebrant for the last 3 years and married over 80 couples. Recently taking her business full time, Allegra is passionate about crafting ceremonies that reflect the couple’s personality, without any of the stuffy traditions that don't feel right for them. She promises that your guests will walk away from your ceremony with makeup smudged from crying, bellies sore from laughing and mostly just tip roaring and ready to party.
You can find the amazing Allegra on her Instagram @marriedbyallegra or her website https://www.marriedbyallegra.com/
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We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind the scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
Join us on this episode while we chat with real bride Ashlee who recently had her 250 guests DIY-style wedding on a private rural property to her now hubby Michael.
We hear all about her planning process, through the lead up to her wedding, how the day itself went and any feedback or insight she can share on reflection of the planning process.
These are our real wedding podcast series.
Some of Ash and Michaels fantastic vendors include;
Star of the Sea Church, Gerringong
Wedding Planner, Stylist and Coordinator; The Wedding and Event Creators
Venue; Private Property
Catering/Bar; Garnish Catering
Party Hire; South coast Party Hire & The Wedding and Event Creators
Dessert; The Gelato Bike
Florist; Flowers on the Mill
Buses; Berry Buses
Entertainment/Band; Mumma Megs La Fiesta
Acoustic; The Luxe Duo (Oberon Lane)
Photographer; Get Shot- Grant Trouville
Makeup'; Kerry Gentle Makeup
Hair; Ashley Mason Bridal Hair
Toilets; South coast bathroom hire
Kombi Photobooth; Belle Bus Company
In today’s podcast episode we are covering pre-wedding anxiety and work-life wedding balance, a very important topic for couples trying to create the least stressful wedding planning journey they can.
I have a chat with psychotherapist and best selling Author Stella O'Malley.
Stella is an amazing psychotherapist, contributes extensively to national media on mental health issues, has her own podcast and has written several successful books including Fragile; why we feel more anxious, stressed and overwhelmed than ever; and what we can do about it!
We welcome her onto today's episode as she gives us some advice on pre-wedding jitters, tips for managing wedding day anxiety and wedding planning stress.
You can find Stella at this website www.stellaomalley.com where you can purchase her audiobooks and her book Fragile on Amazon Here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fragile-Stella-OMalley/dp/0655643958
www.secretsofthemotherworld.com
In this episode, we cover who should speak at a wedding, how long they should speak for, and how to even begin to write a speech!
Wedding speeches are an important part of your day and while some wedding formalities are slipping away, we find speeches are still super popular at weddings and will be here to stay!
Speeches are both an opportunity for the couple to thank their guests but also for your family and close friends to toast your happiness and mark the importance of the occasion by preparing something meaningful to say.
The original meaning of the wedding speech or toast is to wish the new couple health and good luck in their marriage.
Everyone has sat through a drunken, too long or too dull speech which can mean that guests get distracted, uncomfortable and simply switch off
The aim of today's podcast episode is to give some tips and ideas for how to make this NOT happen at your wedding and so couples can help guide their guests in wedding speeches 101.
SHOW NOTES;
Coming up! Part 2 of our interview with TJ Productions is on 'Top Tips to Nail being a Wedding MC'so be sure to stay tuned for this episode coming soon.
discount code Valid until 31 July 2020
You can connect with Trevors business TJ Productions who offer MC and DJ services at this link https://www.tjproductions.com.au/
In today's episode, we are talking about luxury weddings, we are talking weddings that are opulent, that are exuding crazy amounts of attention to detail, everything is perfect and has a place and a wedding that epitomises wow-factor.
In this episode we are interviewing Andrea Eppolito, a world-renowned luxury wedding and event designer from Las Vegas who has dedicated her life to the art of wedding and event planning, she works with only 6 - 8 clients each year, designing opulent weddings and private affairs that entice the senses, and create highly curated wedding experiences.
She is a sought after educator and keynote speaker who travels throughout the world presenting on a number of topics, and is the founder of an online educational series and also the author of a wonderful book called ‘Redefine your Wedding Business’’
Celebrated throughout the globe for her ability to bend the universe in order to create the perfect environment, Andrea is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and goes wherever the love story takes her. Her tagline is creating extraordinary moments for extraordinary people and she absolutely does just that.
You can find Andrea Eppolito Events via her website https://www.andreaeppolitoevents.com/
or Instagram @andreaeppolito
We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind the scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
Join us on today's episode while we candidly chat with real bride Zoe who recently had her wedding to her now-hubby Sam to hear all about her planning process.
Through the lead up to her wedding, how the day itself went and any feedback or insight she can share on reflection of the planning process.
Find some links to the array of amazing vendors Zoe and Sam used for their wedding day, be sure to give the South Coast Wedding Podcast a shout out if you contact them!
Wedding Planner, Stylist and Coordinator; The Wedding and Event Creators
https://www.weddingandeventcreators.com.au/
Catering; Garnish Catering
Bar; Henry Clive Caravan Bar
Florist; Ivy Lane Collective
Hire; The Wedding and Event Creators & South Coast Party Hire
Celebrant Paul Wheeler
Band;p Luke Zanc Band
Limos; Dosh Limousines
Buses; Gerringong Buses
Photographer; The Evoke Co
Makeup; Nadine Hunt Makeup
Babysitting; South coast Nannies
Hair; Natalie Newtown Hair
Videographer; Fallow Rose Wedding Co
Signage; Signed by Bird
Drinks; Bomaderry Cellars
You're ticking off booking in your suppliers, venue, catering, planner and now ready to find the perfect hairstylist for your wedding day- who do you choose? Finding a hairstylist that specialises in wedding hair that both compliments you, you feel comfortable in and is super long-lasting for the general wear and tear of a wedding and we’re talking wind, tears, hugging and everything in between can sometimes be a bit challenging. To talk us through the process of choosing a hairstylist for your wedding I have invited Holly the director of Hair by Holly Gould onto today's episode.
And You Bridal Hair Accessories (Holly's other company) has kindly offered our listeners a 20% discount code if you jump onto andyoubridal.com you mentioned WEDEVENT.
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Today I sit down with a fellow stylist and an absolutely amazing one to boot and that is the lovely wedding and event stylist Rychelle, founder of and the gorgeous heart and soul behind Love Stoned Styling.
Rychelle brings together over 10-year experience, with a background in fashion design, paired with an eye for styling and a long list of industry connections. Love Stoned has been featured across various editorial shoots, Hello May magazine, Lovestoned bridal and featured on Together Journal.
Listen in as we cover styling costs, trends, how to find the right stylist for you, pros and cons of having a stylist vs DIY and so much more.
https://www.lovestonedstyling.com/
We will be running a series of episodes with interviews with our real past brides, designed to give our engaged couples listening in, some real insight into how recently married couples planned their wedding with any advice and tips they can share.
We delve into the behind the scenes wedding planning nitty-gritty, from why they booked their suppliers and venue, the biggest pitfalls of planning to the best part of their day.
Join us on today's episode while we chat with real bride Sarah who recently had her wedding to hear all about her planning process, through the lead up to her wedding, how the day itself went and any feedback or insight she can share on reflection of the planning process.
These are our real wedding podcast series.
Today I sit down with the lovely Sarah one of our past brides who was married to her now-hubby Tim on the south coast in a beautiful beach town called Mollymook to hear all about her journey.
Suppliers involved in this wedding
Planning/Coordination/Styling/Hire; The wedding and event creators
Catering; Citrus Catering
Venue/Bar; Mollymook Surf Club
Band; Soul Tonic
Celebrant; Adam Straney- The master of ceremony
Florist; Heart and Soul Flowers
Photographer; Double Exposure
Makeup; Emma McGill Makeup
Are you considering having a videographer at your wedding? You're not alone! In today's episode, we are discussing wedding videography with Two Folk Films.
Two Folk Films are two brothers who create wedding films in a beautiful minimalist approach to filming capturing those unscripted moments
Long after the makeup has worn off and your flowers have died, the most tangible keepsake is your wedding video and pics.
In the whirlwind day that is a wedding, video can capture both the audio and visual moments you often miss like your dad's reaction walking down the aisle or guests enjoying speeches.
Listen in to today's episode!
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https://twofolkfilms.com.au/
Planning a wedding and choosing a wedding supplier can be overwhelming! There are a sea of vendors and suppliers in each category all vying for your business and attention and it can be super confusing trying to navigate where to find the best suppliers and how to determine if a company is trustworthy or legit during your decision-making process. This episode will take you through that process and point you in the right direction!
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Let's be realistic....Weddings are expensive, even a so-called budget wedding can still come at a high price point!
Most couples when walking into the early stages of planning a wedding will have no idea what the average Australian wedding costs ($50000-$60000 that is!) yes wow! In this episode, we take you through some cost-saving ideas and how to plan to create the budget wedding of your dreams.
In light of the extreme weather, we have been having (think bushfires) it is time for an episode on how to handle extreme wedding weather conditions. From flooding or severe rain, freezing cold, extremely hot days through to bushfires, crazy winds and the in-between we need to consider a wedding back up plan for all potential scenarios, as let's face it they are a reality in Australia!
If you have plans, you are more prepared for the wedding to face things that are out of your control and also be mentally prepared to face facts if you need to implement that plan.
In this episode, we take you through considerations for extreme wedding weather, thanks for listening
In this episode, Vanessa was in Las Vegas for the massive Wedding MBA conference and had the opportunity to sit down with a real wedding planning pro!
We have a chat with wedding planner Amber Anderson, owner and planner of Heavenly Day Events and educator and founder of Refine for Wedding Planners to discuss all the considerations, the pros, the cons and everything in between of the DIY route versus hiring a professional planner. Listen in!
https://www.refineforweddingplanners.com/
https://heavenlydayevents.com/
https://www.weddingandeventcreators.com.au/
Apart from having your best friends standing alongside you on your wedding day, for animal lovers having your furry pet bestie included in the wedding is often just as important.
There are many pet-friendly wedding venues and couples that want to ensure their dog or other beloved pet is included in a part of their special day. Listen in to today’s episode where we share ideas for how you can go about this!
Cue today's podcast guest…. Your pet fairy god mather, the lovely Amy from Wedding Paws.
You can visit Wedding Paws website here https://www.weddingpaws.com.au/
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In Today's episode', we have a chat with Josh Withers, celebrant and founder of The Elopement Collective, a group of wedding industry leaders that conduct elopements all across the world.
Josh is an expert in his field and also has two podcasts The Celebrant Talk Show (aimed at celebrant to celebrant) and The Rebels Guide to Getting Married (aimed at couples getting married), all with super useful and interesting content.
We chat through what the heck elopements are, is an elopement the path you as a couple may want to take, the costs, benefits and more.
You can find Josh and The Elopement Collective via the following channels, and or course on social media and all good podcast platforms;
https://elopementcollective.com/
https://marriedbyjosh.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnIx-3Rb7TOlDY6xu1JrCbA
As a wedding planner and coordinator, there are three main templates we take to a wedding and honestly cannot live without! If you are going to DIY your own wedding, I highly recommend listening to the advice in today's podcast, so you can use them too, they are a lifesaver, trust us!
Download our ultimate DIY wedding checklist HERE
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The term zero waste wedding has been in my head a lot lately and is such a topical subject ...so in this podcast, we delve into ways you can have elements of an ethical, low waste, eco-friendly wedding as possible.
Listen in for some hints and tips and how you can potentially implement into your own special day, together we can reduce wedding waste as a collective!
Download our Ultimate DIY Checklist HERE
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Today's podcast is all about wedding bands and we sit down for an interview with the lovely Ellie from Oberon Lane. Choosing the right music for your wedding day can really set the scene for an epic or….boring reception!
You want to ensure you have music that gets your guests up and onto that dance floor and enjoying the best part of the evening after all those formalities are done. This is the part of the wedding that will have your guests raving about for years to come.
In this episode, we cover how to choose a band, how much a band may cost, the differences between a band or DJ and all the logistics and details in between.
Check out Oberon Lane: http://www.oberonlane.com/
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On today's episode, we are diving into the world of wedding stationery, when to send your invites, what to include on your invites and all of the details in between.
Wedding invitations are one of the first things that your guests will see and often set the tone of what guests are to expect on the wedding day itself.
Your wedding invites can help showcase the vibe of your wedding day and also build excitement and anticipation in the lead-up.
On this episode, I sit down for a chat with guest Belinda from White Cherry Invitations.
Find the link below to White Cherry Invitations Blog as referenced in the podcast;
https://whitecherryinvitations.com.au/blogs/everything-else
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Apart from having an amazing wedding coordinator on your day (aka my company of course) it’s so so important to have a killer MC that works together with the venue to help the wedding both run on time but also flow beautifully to keep a fantastic wedding vibe.
An MC is someone that can cue all the key areas of your wedding and provide fantastic wording to help flow and connect your formalities and introduce all those special moments.
We often find that our couples really struggle as to who to use as their MC as traditionally its a close family member or friend that will do this BUT sometimes people just don’t have anyone to be able to do this for them or don't want to ask, cue the professional MC.
I have invited onto today's podcast Adam Straney who has MC’d over 6000 events (that is a lot) and worked in the industry for over 20 years, he also happens to be a professional celebrant and radio host on Wave FM’s breakfast show, so what better person to answer all my questions and help provide some advice for our wedding couples out there listening.
You can visit Adams website at the following link;
https://www.themasterofceremony.com.au/
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On today's podcast episode we are talking all things wedding photography.
Having gorgeous professional photos from your wedding I think is so important, the day goes so quickly and a good photographer will often capture those moments that you may have missed or in the whirlwind weren't fully present for.
Things like details of the styling you worked so hard on or candid moments hugging with your dad can all be documented for you to look back on.
On today's episode, I interview Chris from Red Berry Photography.
Chris has a beautiful approach to photography and as quoted by him says “Wedding Photography allows me to help couples mark their own journey in life and love. I feel privileged to have worked with so many beautiful couples, capturing the emotion and joy of their wedding day"
Hopefully, couples listening can get some great insight into how to choose a wedding photographer, timings and photo run sheet tips, the cost of a photographer and all details in between.
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We have couples come to us to help in their wedding planning at all stages, some are yet to choose a venue, while others are deep into the planning process, but have found themselves overwhelmed and time poor and need some help with the next steps.
There is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding, well there are some do’s and don’t to try and stick to but everyone plans a little different.
I have also put together a basic checklist in order from the start of your planning to the big day that you might like to check out on our website www.weddingandeventcreators.com.au and its nestled under Blogs at the top titled ‘Wedding Process Step by Step’
**Now there are stacks of checklists and guides that can be found online, so I also suggest doing a little google research to find a couple with great content and pick and choose the useful parts to create into your own checklist.
Read our blog post HERE**
To have or not to have kiddies at your wedding...that is the question
We are coming across more weddings that are having children incorporated into certain portions of the wedding day.
A lot of our lovely couples are actually blending two families with previous children or already have children together or their close families children they want to include in the wedding.
Whatever your choice is about deciding to have children at your wedding or not, it's good to have some input from the experts that look after children at weddings every weekend, in this episode, we chat with podcast guest, Melinda from South Coast Nannies.
We will be doing some venue spotlight podcasts to find out details about some of our amazing local wedding venues.
On today's podcast episode I sit down for a chat with Brendan the owner of Seacliff House in Gerringong. Seacliff is a gorgeous property that hosts weddings of up to 150 guests and we have done many events at the venue before. The property has stunning rural and ocean views- across dairy pastures and to the sparkling sea beyond, making it a unique property on our south coast for anyone looking for a wedding venue. Being a venue that we frequent quite a bit I wanted to pick Brendan's brains to find out all about Seacliff House, so welcome to the podcast Brendan
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Everyone wants the epic Pinterest and Insta worthy wedding, but reality is not everyone has the hundreds of thousands to drop on that. In this podcast we have come up with some savvy way to be smart with your wedding styling
Tune in to hear our top 3 ways to Style on A Budget
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Most wedding receptions go for about 5 hours, which is the majority of your actual wedding day, so making sure your reception has an absolute killer vibe is key to the best wedding day ever!
Think back to the last few weddings, parties or nights out that were awesome for you- what made them stand out? Good drinks, the venue, maybe the company you shared it with?
In this episode we delve into some key factors in making your wedding reception absolutely amazing! Tune in!
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Let’s talk wedding desserts- so many ideas so little time! Just do a google or Pinterest search and you can get the ideas flowing.
Here are a few wedding dessert ideas and inspiration we will talk about in this podcast:
- Gelato and Ice-cream (including our new venture The Gelato Bike)
- Dessert Buffets
- Cheese Cake Towers
- Dessert Canapés
- Plated Cake
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Todays episode gives you some helpful hints on where you can save money when planning your wedding.
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People often get confused between all the different terms and who does what so I thought it might be a good idea to run through the role of a wedding coordinator.
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I thought it would be a great idea to discuss things to consider when having an outdoor wedding, and its interesting because we always have back up plans for wet weather but I think the wind needs to be considered just as much as the rain and if not more.
We love outdoor weddings and I would say the majority of the weddings we do are outdoor ceremonies and people enjoy some outside time for pre drinks canape time so when you add up the time spent outside for weddings, it probably tends to be the majority of the day.
Some of our couples also choose to also have their Plan A reception as an outdoors reception with tables set up under the festoon lighting so for some couples, the whole wedding is planned for outdoors.
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Seating Charts.........they can be a pain in the bum to arrange......especially with large guest numbers or interesting family dynamics!
In this episode we delve into how you go about getting your RSVPS's back, what to include on your RSVP card, the importance of getting dietary requirements from your guests, and top apps/websites and ways to go about putting your seating plan and chart together.
Read our blog on seating charts HERE!
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In Part 2 of our chat with Amy from Wed Shed we delve into an awesome chat about all things 'wedding'. Amy is a wealth of knowledge on wedding planning and we discuss what Wed Shed's couples often email in to ask them to answer or help with during their wedding planning journey. A must listen! Thanks to Amy from Wed Shed for allowing us to pick their knowledgeable brains- what a privilege!
You can find WedShed at their website: WedShed
WedShed on Facebook: Facebook
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Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: How to pick the perfect wedding venue!
We sit chat down with Amy from Wed Shed to chat about how to find the perfect wedding venue.
For anyone that hasn't come across Wed Shed before, there are basically the 'Air B&B' of wedding venues, and have a unique mix of properties for hire on their website for weddings, from barns, sheds and heaps more and connects couples with these fantastic venues.
If you are on the hunt for a wedding venue or just wondering what you need to be mindful of and consider for the venue you have already booked, then this is the episode for you. In the next episode, part 2 we continue our interview with Amy for Wedding Planning questions answered. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out!
You can find WedShed at their website: WedShed
WedShed on Facebook: Facebook
WedShed on Instagram: Instagram
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: How to pick the perfect wedding venue!
We were privileged to sit down with highly acclaimed dress designer Karen Willis Holmes in her Sydney home.
KWH dresses have been featured across a range of high profile media through the years from blogs like Hello May, Green Wedding Shoes, through to print magazines like Vogue, Cosmo Bride and Modern Wedding, just to name a few.
In this episode Karen shares her insight on everything from how to choose the right dress for your body, who you should take dress shopping, how far in advance you should choose a dress, what accessories to choose and discusses her range of gorgeous gowns.
Listen in for all the goss!
You can find Karen Willis Holmes at her website: Karen Willis Holmes
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Instagram: Instagram
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding & Event Creators
In this episode I sit down with the talented cake decorator Faye from Faye Cahill Cake Design in her Sydney Studio.
Faye is highly regarded for producing stand-out amazing quality wedding cakes, with her detailed work and gorgeous designs that have been featured across a wide range of media and magazines over the years.
We have a chat about everything and anything wedding cake related and is a must listen for any couples on the hunt for a wedding cake.
You can find Faye at her website: Faye Cahill Cake Design
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Instagram: Instagram
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding & Event Creators
Wedding days are meant to be shared with your family and friends, and including them in the lead-up and on the day of the wedding can be part of that journey and make it all the more fun, albeit sometimes stressful (depending on your family of course). I think including family members is pretty awesome, as long as it makes you comfortable and you control the level of involvement. This episode is all about how to include your close family and loved ones in your special day.
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding & Event Creators
You can take on board as many or as little traditions that you want, at the end of the day, we live in modern times and we have seen it all. Some couples choose to keep each and every one of the original wedding traditions from first dance, bridal party, bouquet and garter toss and so on. Whilst other couples maybe choose 1 or 2 that means a lot to them they want to keep and toss out the rest.
In this podcast we discuss a range of traditions and alternatives you may or may not want to include, Enjoy!
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding & Event Creators
A wedding DJ can make or break the DFloor at your wedding, so it's super important to make sure you ask all the right questions and lock in the perfect DJ!
This episode we sit down with DJ Nana Blade and discuss everything couples might need to know on how to choose a wedding DJ.
We discuss what you can expect to pay for a DJ, how to qualify good from not so crash hot DJ's, what songs you need to start choosing for your formalities, what you may or may not need to hire in for your DJ and stacks more.
You can find DJ Nana Blade at her website: DJ Nana Blade
DJ Nana Blade on Facebook: Facebook
DJ Nana Blade on Instagram: Instagram
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: Choosing a Wedding DJ that will have your DFloor Rockin!
Finding the person that will conduct your ceremony is such an important step in your wedding planning journey. Choosing a celebrant that reflects you both as a couple, is super important as it sets the scene for your life together and the rest of your wedding day!
In this episode we sit down for a chat with Cath from Coastal Ceremonies and she shares her experience and insight to answer all our celebrant questions.
You can find Cath at her website: Coastal Ceremonies
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding and Event Creators
In this episode, we sat down with the lovely makeup artist Megan from Makeup by Megan to have a chat. Megan is an absolute wealth of knowledge and the absolute master in luminous lightweight natural makeup
Megan has over 15 years experience and has trained under the best of the best in the industry. During our interview, she gave us a huge amount of insight into how to prep your skin in the lead up to your wedding, what to expect on wedding morning and answers many pressing questions brides-to-be often have about choosing a makeup artist.
You can find Megan at her website: Makeup By Megan
Makeup By Megan on Facebook: Facebook
Makeup by Megan on Instagram: Instagram
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding & Event Creators
Do you or Don't you? Ultimately the choice is yours if you do decide to have a bridal party, and that is absolutely fine, but this episode we discuss reasons why you don't have to feel like you HAVE to have a bridal party and valid reasons behind deciding not to.
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: 5 Reasons why you Don’t Need A Bridal Party
A wedding day run sheet is one of the most important things to have on your wedding day! It's our absolute bible as a coordinator and you most definitely need one!
This episode we delve into the depths of run sheets and wedding day timelines. I give you all my insider knowledge about what makes a fantastic run sheet, what you need to include (and not forget), who needs to receive your run sheet and how more importantly to lay it all out.
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: How to Write your Own Wedding Run Sheet?
We sit down with Jess from Henry Clive Caravan Bar, Jess was a wealth of knowledge when it comes to what alcohol to buy, how much booze to purchase, and where to get said Booze! We have included a very useful alcohol calculator and summary in our show notes so be sure to check out our blog on the website.
About Henry Clive;
Henry Clive Caravan Bar is a classic caravan bar that oozes elegance, class & sophistication. The Henry Clive Crew will arrive on site to your wedding or event & take care of everything bar related for you making sure your guests are well looked after. Henry Clive also offers a range of indoor bar options that are just as unique as our caravan. Let them take the stress out of the bar work for you whilst creating an atmosphere & vibe your guests will be talking about for years to come!
You can find Jess at her website: Henry Clive Caravan Bar
Henry Clive Caravan Bar on Facebook: Facebook
Henry Clive Caravan Bar on Instagram: Instagram
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Wedding & Event Creators
A bride’s worst nightmare it pouring rain on their wedding day but having a good back up weather plan in place will ensure it doesn’t all end in disaster. Often we dream of balmy weather, a nice breeze and the perfect outdoor wedding by the beach or beside a tree in a beautiful garden. Reality is (especially on the south coast!) the weather can be unpredictable. This doesn’t mean that with a bit of forwarding planning your back up plan can’t be just as beautiful as the original one. We run through a few useful tips on being prepared and having a backup plan for your wedding day.
Check out our latest blogs full of tips for your wedding: 5 Expert Tips for Planning your Wedding
Choosing the right wedding venue that ticks all your boxes is the first step to your wedding.
The overall flow and vibe of the day are most certainly dictated by your venue choice. Some vendors or styling ideas simply won't work at some venues so its important to make the right choice for a venue and consider all aspect to help in the decision process.
Check out our latest blog full of tips for picking your perfect wedding venue: How to pick the perfect wedding venue!
We sit down for a chat with the lovely Jo from Garnish Catering for all things catering!
We discuss everything you need to know about organising a caterer, types of food service, the pros and cons of cocktail vs sit down and everything you need to consider when planning your wedding, food-wise!
You can find Jo at her website: Garnish Creative Catering
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Beach ceremonies are super popular, especially over the warmer months in Australia, everyone loves the beach!
Here are some important things to think about when deciding if a beach ceremony is for you, and tips on how to host your ceremony on the beach.
Check out our latest blog full of tips for your beach wedding ceremony: Important Things to Consider When Having a Beach Ceremony!
I wanted to run through some considerations for a sit-down meal and what you might need to think about, we can then move onto what to expect or think about when having a cocktail wedding.
Visit our website for our blog on Sit down vs cocktail style weddings and Sit Down Wedding Checklist: Cocktail VS Sit Down Weddings
We are always asked by our brides for help in choosing a florist and how to go about choosing their gorgeous wedding florals.
In this Podcast we interview Elyza from Ivy Lane Collective, an amazing florist who we adore working with during wedding season. Our chat with Elyza covers some useful topics that will help guide brides out there on their wedding floral path including;
- Should you go to the flower market or DIY your florals?
- What to expect to pay for an overhead installation and what is involved with these?
- How far in advance should you book your florist and what sort of info they need to quote?
- How important is it that your florist has experience at your venue?
- And much more!
You can find Elyza at her website: Ivy Lane Collective
Ivy Lane Collective on Facebook: Facebook
Ivy Lane Collective on Instagram: Instagram
Check out our latest blog full of tips for your DIY wedding: Should I DIY My Wedding Flowers?
The week before your wedding can be a stressful and busy time, suppliers are needing last minute queries answered, the venue may be ringing to confirm your guest numbers, the family is arriving, things need to be picked up and dropped off and it’s all a little crazy!
Check out our latest blog full of tips for your DIY wedding: 5 Expert Tips for Planning your Wedding
The week before your wedding can be a stressful and busy time, suppliers are needing last minute queries answered, the venue may be ringing to confirm your guest numbers, the family is arriving, things need to be picked up and dropped off and it’s all a little crazy!
Being as organised as you can with a good checklist in advance means you can feel more at ease knowing nothing has been overlooked.
Any style can apply to Winter Weddings of course, but it really lends itself to going wild with Winter and Autumn colour tones.
We work a lot at off-site properties, places like barns, marquees and venues that are very DIY so it’s really helpful knowing you have arranged all the logistical things, meaning on the day there are no last-minute dashes to the local Woolies..
Check out our latest blog full of tips for your DIY wedding: The Top 5 Things Forgotten at A DIY Wedding!
We always suggest having an earlier ceremony time during non-daylight savings and the cooler weather months to the advantage of the beautiful afternoon.
Why not do something different and instead of Pims or a chilled cocktail for your post-ceremony drinks, adding a warm or Wintery style drink to your bar menu.
Any style can apply to Winter Weddings of course, but it really lends itself to going wild with Winter and Autumn colour tones.
Winter is often overlooked for weddings as it doesn’t have the balmy summer evening vibe, but there are so many benefits for a winter wedding, often venues have discounted rates, suppliers and vendors have more availability and once your guests get a few vinos and hit that dancefloor the chilliness is completely forgotten.
Check out our latest blog full of tips for your winter wedding: Tips for having a winter wedding!