Wedding Talk

13 Kim: Sydney, Budget 30-50,000, DIY, Hamptons style

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
 
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12 Peta: Wimmera, Budget 0-20,000, DIY, rustic style

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
 
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Industry Professional ep 03: ETC Event Styling

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
 
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11 Christine: Wollongong, Budget 50,000+, DIY, industry professional, rustic style, kids

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
 
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10 Tenielle: Geelong, no budget, rustic style

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
 
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Industry Professional ep 02: Leah Mitchell Floral

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.
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09 Richelle: Newcastle, Budget 50,000+, DIY

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
 
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08 Kayla: Sunshine Coast, Budget 20-30,000, Destination wedding

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
 
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Industry Professional ep 01: The Bridal Assistant

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! 

07 Shani: Launceston, no budget, DIY, rustic style

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
 
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