At Mellyrain Creative, we specialise in effortlessly elegant wedding styling across Regional Victoria's most prestigious venues. This exclusive workshop offers hands-on education in our signature styling methodology, business foundations, and networking opportunities with Melbourne and Regional Victoria's most trusted wedding professionals.
Whether you're a wedding planner wanting to add styling services, an established stylist seeking to refine your approach, or breaking into the wedding industry, you'll receive personalised mentorship in an intimate setting at one of Regional Victoria's most exclusive private estates.
This workshop combines hands-on styling practice, professional photography shadowing, business strategy education, and genuine networking opportunities. This isn't generic education. This is the exact methodology that creates those effortlessly elegant celebrations your dream clients crave.
Master the Art of Effortless Elegance
EXCLUSIVE STYLING EDUCATION FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS ACROSS MELBOURNE & REGIONAL VICTORIA
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You'll master the art of balancing boldness with elegance. This styling approach celebrates countryside sophistication with confidence, where every element works harmoniously to create tablescapes that command attention and photograph beautifully.
Master the art behind Regional Victoria's most celebrated styling EXPERT
THE VISION: EFFORTLESSLY BOLD ELEGANCE
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BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS THAT CONVERT
MASTER EXCLUSIVE METHODOLOGY
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why you need this workshop
VENDOR NETWORKING GOLDMINE
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You've seen the weddings. You've admired the tablescapes. Now learn the styling approach that creates Mellyrain Creative's signature "effortlessly elegant" aesthetic. This isn't generic styling education. This is the exact methodology Melanie uses with all your styling concepts.
Beyond the beautiful styling lies the business strategy. Learn how to package your styling services, price with confidence, market authentically, and grow a sustainable styling business that attracts high-value clients who appreciate your expertise.
Connect with Melbourne and Regional Victoria's most trusted wedding professionals in an intimate setting. Build relationships that become referral partnerships, collaborative opportunities, and lifelong industry connections.
MEET YOUR EXPERT workshop TEAM
With over 7 years specialising in Regional Victoria's most prestigious celebrations, Melanie has curated styling concepts for heritage estates, contemporary venues, and private properties across the High Country.
Her signature "effortlessly elegant" approach has been featured in countless celebrations, editorial features including Vogue Australia and consistently delivers the sophisticated aesthetic discerning couples crave.
MELANIE JAMES
wedding planner + stylist
mellyrain creative
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MEET YOUR EXPERT workshop TEAM
Ash is a Melbourne-based wedding photographer with over 12 years of experience capturing candid, emotional moments. Known for putting clients at ease, she creates authentic imagery.
As an award-winning photographer and dedicated educator, Ash has hosted over 15 sold-out workshops and retreats since 2021. She's the perfect collaborator to teach you how professional photographers work and how to direct them to capture your styling vision perfectly.
ASH HAASE
Award-winning wedding photographeR
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exclusive venue access
Feathertop Private Estate is an exclusive winery nestled in Porepunkah, surrounded by breathtaking views of Mount Buffalo and rolling vineyards. This invite-only venue creates an intimate setting where only the most discerning couples celebrate their love stories.
Feathertop provides the perfect backdrop where every styling concept is framed by alpine vistas and vineyard landscapes that define Regional Victoria's most prestigious celebrations.
FEATHERTOP
Private winery estate in Victoria's High Country
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Arrive at Feathertop Estate and check in with the team. Light refreshments served while you connect with fellow attendees and take in the stunning High Country views.
1:30PM - 2:30PM | STYLING FOUNDATIONS & BUSINESS MASTERY
Dive into Mellyrain Creative's signature styling methodology with Melanie. Learn the step-by-step approach to building tablescapes from the ground up, plus pricing, packaging, and marketing strategies that attract high-value clients.
2:30PM - 6:30PM | HANDS-ON STYLING EXPERIENCE
Get hands-on creating the "Effortlessly Bold Elegance" tablescape vision with Melanie's expert guidance. Shadow award-winning photographer Ash Haase during the styled shoot and learn how to direct photographers to capture your styling perfectly.
6:30PM - 7:30PM | PROFESSIONAL PACK-DOWN
Learn the behind-the-scenes logistics of styling breakdown and venue handover. Discover the details that separate professionals from amateurs.
8:00PM | OPTIONAL NETWORKING DINNER
Continue connections at Porepunkah Pub with local cuisine and deeper industry conversations. Additional cost, pay direct at venue.
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
feathertop styling WORKSHOP ITINERARY
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✓ Exclusive Feathertop Estate access (invite-only venue)
✓ Mellyrain Creative's proprietary styling methodology
✓ Tablescape mastery with hands-on creation experience
✓ Business foundations masterclass (pricing, packages, marketing)
✓ Hands-on styling practice with expert guidance
✓ Professional photography shadowing and direction coaching
✓ 10 professional photos for your portfolio (with usage agreement)
✓ Melbourne & Regional Victoria vendor networking
✓ Light refreshments and snacks throughout the day
✓ Comprehensive styling resource guide
✓ Intimate group size (maximum 5 attendees) for personalized attention
✓ Direct access to Melanie for questions and guidance
Not included: Accommodation (arrange independently), optional dinner at Porepunkah Pub
WORKSHOP INCLUSIONS
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– Exclusive Feathertop Estate access (invite-only private venue experience)
– Mellyrain Creative's proprietary styling methodology with hands-on coaching from Melanie
– "Effortlessly Bold Elegance" tablescape creation with personalised guidance throughout
– Professional photography shadowing with award-winning photographer Ash Haase
– Business foundations masterclass covering pricing, packaging, and marketing strategies
– 10 professional photos from styling workshop
– Melbourne & Regional Victoria vendor networking opportunities
– Light refreshments and snacks provided throughout the day
– Intimate group experience (maximum 5 attendees for personalised attention)
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FEATHERTOP STYLING WORKSHOP WITH MELLYRAIN CREATIVE
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$999 + GST
KIND WORDS FROM STYLING CLIENTS
"Melanie's attention to detail is phenomenal, and the styling her team creates on the day is nothing short of perfection"
rachel
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"Mel put in a huge amount of effort in the lead in to our wedding with our styling that I knew it was going to be perfect. Our day was like a dream."
MADI
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"We trusted Mel completely to bring our styling vision to life. Her attention to detail is unmatched. Every single element of the day was flawlessly executed."
HANNAH
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This is your invitation to step into exclusive expertise and build a styling business that attracts clients who appreciate true craftsmanship.
First come, first served. Once sold out, that's it. No more tickets.
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