I’ve mentioned them many times as they are one of my favourite venues: Panama Dining Room!

Today we meet Luke Stepsys, the proud owner of Panama who under his watch has hosted over 1000 weddings.

Allow me to introduce to you the man behind the business, Luke Stepsys.

Website: www.thepanama.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepanamadiningroom @thepanamadiningroom

Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometothepanama/ @welcometothepanama

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

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You wake up in the early hours of the morning after months of planning, preparing and paying deposits. You arrive at your selected venue and the event manager gives your Celebrant the thumbs-up that we’re ready to begin...

And suddenly this thought hits you... ‘I hope they’re good?!’.

Today you meet one of the best celebrants in the business, Sam Lavery. From stand up comic to marriage celebrant, he’s here to create your ideal wedding atmosphere; where he believes it's not about him, it’s about you.

Allow me to introduce to you the very talented Sam Lavery!

Website: www.samlaverythecelebrant.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sam_lavery_the_celebrant/ @sam_lavery_the_celebrant

Facebook: www.facebook.com/samlaverycelebrant @samlaverycelebrant

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

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Want to read the latest blog on trends and advice? Want to find your latest supplier who’s been hand-selected by those in the industry?

Today we meet Natalie Drum and Jo Betz from Ivory Tribe who offer a one-stop shop for all your wedding planning needs.

Allow me to introduce to you the talented Natalie and Jo!

Website: ivorytribe.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ivorytribe/ @ivorytribe

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ivorytribeweddings/

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com.au/ivorytribe/

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

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Ever feel the empty space of silence that swallowed you into the thought ‘what’s missing?’ – it’s Music!

The role of your Wedding DJ is to create the vibe and keep it alive.

Today we meet Andy Kay from Ministry of DJs where they offer not only incredible DJ’s but also live music too.

Website: www.ministryofdjs.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ministryofdjsentertainment/ @ministryofdjsentertainment

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MinistryofDJsEntertainment

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/13p2muk2fumlsbexr6g762kmj?si=562ed21a47b542a8&nd=1&dlsi=7159af6ec54f4c4e

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

Code: PETESAVE5

Today I run you through some of the changes to the podcast and a huge Hello to 2024!

I also talk about some marriage insights according to Easy Weddings that should help all couples currently planning.

Thanks for listening and it’s going to be a great year ahead!

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: ⁠www.petethecelebrant.com.au/⁠

Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/⁠ @petethecelebrant

Facebook ⁠www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant⁠

Youtube: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber⁠

Linkedin ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Many people meet on dating apps these days, Tinder, Bumble, Hinge…and everything else under the swiping sun.

Now that you’ve met your forever person that way, what if there existed an app that allowed you to find your wedding supplies one swipe at a time?

Today we meet Charis White from The Best Wedding App where planning just got a whole lot more fun.

Website: www.thebestweddingapp.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebestweddingapp/ @thebestweddingapp

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebestweddingapp

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/user/ndaktd1qz85rmrmicvsay53pf?si=2Fv_nRZ-SD6gXdq_OPyVpQ&nd=1 or search ‘The Best Wedding App’

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

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Venue, Celebrants, who will hold my flowers, what colour theme should we have, who will help plan my table settings and how do I szuzz my dress?

Today we meet Melanie James from Melly Rain where she offers all things helping you plan your wedding!

Website: mellyrain.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mellyrain_events/ @mellyrain_events

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mellyrainevents

Podcast: www.instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast/ @cutthecakepodcast

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

Code: PETESAVE5

Apologies, Apologies!!! But we're back!

Here are some ruminations about how Chat GPT describes me, a refresher on writing vows and a guide to picking your vendors.

Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

Code: PETESAVE5

Whether it’s Outlander or Braveheart that tickles your fancy, it’s the Bagpipes that draws us in with its commanding presence.

Have you ever considered having bagpipes at your own wedding?

Today we chat with Josh Chandler, a Melbourne based bagpiper who takes us through his personal history of the bagpipes and how he can join you on your big day.

Website: joshchandlerbagpiping.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/josh.chandler.bagpiping/ @josh.chandler.bagpiping

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063736834663

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b

Code: PETESAVE5

They say not to bring children or animals to weddings…but what if your wedding wont be complete without your favourite furbaby?

Today we chat with Karryn from The Wedding Sitter who takes us through what they do to get your furbaby there and back home safe and sound.

Website: www.theweddingsitter.pet/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/theweddingsitter.au @theweddingsitter.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/theweddingsitter.au/

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies.

You can follow Pete on:

Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant

Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber

Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/