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Venue Coordinator VS Wedding Coordinator: There IS a difference! A question couples ask when planning a wedding is “my venue has a Wedding Coordinator, do I really need to hire an external Wedding Planner and Coordinator too?” Our answer is a big fat YES. Why? Well to put it quite bluntly. A Venue Coordinator is […]

Venue Coordinator VS Wedding Coordinator: There IS a difference!

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4 steps to create your wedding budget Creating your wedding budget is a crucial step of planning your big day. It can be a daunting task though so we want to help with 4 steps to create your wedding budget are simple to follow and will allow your to create your wedding budget that is […]

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Save-The-Dates to Table Settings: Here’s Melbourne’s All-Star Wedding Invitation & Stationery Lineup It’s no secret that Melbourne’s a city brimming with talented creatives. So it’s of little surprise that the wedding invitations Melbourne couples choose are notoriously locally sourced. I mean, with perfectly printed menus, gorgeous seal embellishments for RSVPs and even signage that stops […]

Melbourne’s Fave Wedding Invitation Suppliers

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Karen Willis Holmes: One of the Dreamiest Melbourne Bridal Boutiques Wedding Dress Spotlight: Karen Willis Holmes Karen Willis Holmes (KWH) is a place for dreamers. With timeless silhouettes, romantic designs and a visionary designer, this chic (and *super gorge*) Melbourne bridal boutique knows how to create a unique look that’ll pierce any rom-com-obsessed heart.  Seriously, […]

Karen Willis Holmes: One of the Dreamiest Melbourne Bridal Boutiques

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4 of The Best Melbourne Wedding Photographers for Picture-Perfect Nuptials Are you stuck trying to pick the best Melbourne wedding photographer to fit your wedding’s vibe? Dreamy, fun, romantic… There are so many styles to choose from! Lucky for you, I’ve rounded up some of my #fave wedding photographers in Melbourne so you can find […]

4 of The Best Melbourne Wedding Photographers for Picture-Perfect Nuptials

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6 Seriously Dreamy Outdoor Wedding Venues in Victoria There’s something to be said about popping some Champers in the open air of one of the many outdoor wedding venues Victoria has to offer. Taking in the gorgeous sunset as rose petals hit the aisle. Sharing a smooch under stunning moonlight. Good news, lovers: your dream […]

6 Seriously Dreamy Outdoor Wedding Venues in Victoria

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Wedding Venue Spotlight: Feathertop Winery Dubbed the best winery venue in Victoria for good reason! Feathertop Winery is one of those dreamy locales that lights up eyes every time I take new couples to its private grounds. From intimate elopements to weddings of 200, this award-winning, 5-star winery delivers a seriously luxe experience. So it’s […]

Feathertop Winery: The Ultimate Winery Venue in Victoria

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Melbourne Florists Reveal: How Much Wedding Flowers REALLY Cost “How much should I budget for wedding flowers?” It’s the question on every engaged duo’s lips. So whether you’re freshly engaged in Melbourne or are planning a wedding in Victoria, you’re curious about the prices for wedding flowers Melbourne florists charge. Good news, lovers. We went […]

Melbourne Florists Reveal: How Much Wedding Flowers REALLY Cost

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Trending Tastes: Melbourne Wedding Catering Trends for 2024 Decisions, decisions, decisions… The cornerstone of every perfectionist-approved wedding plan. Where will you find the best wedding catering in Melbourne for your big day? What variation of fabulous flowers will adorn the aisle? Which picturesque venue will make your guests swoon? And how about the sweet songs […]

Trending Tastes: Melbourne Wedding Catering Trends for 2024

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Cityscape or Countryside: Choosing your Perfect Melbourne Wedding Venue You’re ready to set the scene for your happily ever after. And, lovers, you have questions! Like, what are the best Melbourne wedding venue options? Are they tucked away in the beautiful landscape of regional Victoria? Or found under the sparkling lights of Melbourne’s city centre? […]

Cityscape or Countryside: Choosing your Perfect Melbourne Wedding Venue

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Dreaming of a romance-heavy regional Victoria wedding? Well, let me put your mind to rest! Here’s my list of Daylesford’s 6 most romantic spots to tie the knot.

6 Surprisingly Romantic Daylesford Wedding Venues

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Have you heard of a Wedding Content Creator? Here’s the rundown on everything you need to know!

What is a wedding content creator and should you hire one?

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