Wedding Talk

31 Elloise: Brisbane, Budget 50,000+, modern wedding

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
 
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Getting my husband to finally come on the podcast and BONUS answering some quick fire wedding questions

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! 
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Industry Profession ep 07: JL Watson Photography

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.
 
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30 Hayley: Mornington Peninsula, No budget, modern wedding, colourful wedding, DIY

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
 
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29 Rebecca: Hayman Island, No budget, elopement, industry professional: The Prestwick Place

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.
 
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28 Demi: Gippsland, Budget 50,000+, DIY, kids

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
 
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27 Diana: Canberra, no budget, garden wedding, backyard wedding, kids, industry professional

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!)
 
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26 Lauren: Gippsland, no budget, modern wedding, kids, industry professional

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
 
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25 Liam: Mornington Peninsula, Budget 30-50,000, modern wedding, DIY, industry professional

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.xoVenue: Butterfly Red HillCelebrant: Jac the hitcherFloristry: Bloom boySuit: Reigner ClothingDress: White april bridalStyling: @liamxquinn Stevie Winter CreatesVideography: True story wedding filmsMusician: Aimee fox entertainmentGraphic design: Clumsy Hands, Stevie Winter CreatesDJ: Heartbreak boothFood: Moreish catering 
Cake: Zee scott
Bar: Barz covered
 
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24 Gemma: Hunter Valley, No budget, DIY wedding, kids

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
 
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