Let's Talk Weddings

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.

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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.

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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.

www.theweddingandeventcreators.com.au

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!

https://www.weddingandeventcreators.com.au/

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!

www.theweddingandeventcreators.com.au 

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