Your Day, Your Way Weddings + Events Podcast

In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Natalie from A Tactile Perception Wedding Stationery. Your wedding invitations represent the first impression of your most special day, and become a treasured keepsake long after the wedding is over. Nat shares all her knowledge, passion and juicy tips about how you can put your best foot forward with the first impression of your big day. 

In our chat, we cover: 

• Tips for choosing your wedding stationer
• Recommended timelines for your invites and on the day stationery
• The process from start to finish
• Nat’s thoughts and advice on Save The Dates
• Her different collections and what they entail
• How she’s finding her own wedding planning journey
  And so much more.

In an increasingly digital world, many of us still enjoy the unique feeling we get when we run our fingers over a beautifully textured piece of paper and Natalie believes that a tactile perception wins hands down over a swipe of a screen or click of a mouse every time! Natalie is so passionate about her couples and the designs she creates for them and you will be guaranteed to get a gorgeous suite of stationery with Natalie by your side to guide you through the minefield that can be wedding stationery. I hope you enjoy our chat!

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You can find A Tactile Perception at the below…
Website: atactileperception.com.au
Instagram: @atactileperception
Facebook: @atactileperception
Free bridesmaid cards and guide to planning your stationery: www.atactileperception.com.au/freebie

You can find An Intentional Life at the below…
Website: atactileperception.com.au/an-intentional-life
Instagram: @an_intentional_life_

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In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Lachy and Jase from acoustic pop duo Haybax. They are honestly two of the coolest cats in the business. They are so laid back and easy going and will go above and beyond to make your big day extra special - whether that means learning a song or two that you’ve requested, pulling out a tune from left field in order to save your dancefloor or continuing to play no matter what drama is unfolding in front of them! 

In our chat, we cover: 

• Tips for choosing your wedding entertainment
• How they read the room and adjust the set if required
• The most requested song at weddings
• Some hilarious technical difficulties they’ve experienced
• The process when you book with them
• The craziest thing they’ve ever witnessed at a wedding
  And so much more.

I suggest you check out where they are playing next and plan a date night - it’s a guaranteed great night out with your partner, while also getting some wedding planning sorted! And I highly suggest you get in contact with Haybax if you want to have the best vibe and dancefloor possible for your big day! This cheeky, upbeat and fun duo is sure to put a smile on your face! I hope you enjoy our chat!

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You can find Haybax 2.0, Lachy and Jase at the below…
Website: www.haybax.com
Instagram: @hay_bax
@lachhay
@jasonbacligmusic
Facebook: haybaxofficial

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In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Roshin Taylor, who believes in giving couples the confidence to really nail their first dance, however they wish to do it, ensuring they do what they are comfortable with and what reflects them and their couple style and personalities. For Roshin, dancing has been part of her life for as long as she can remember, including performing professionally around the world in her 20s. She’s totally in love with dance and sharing the joy of dance with others! She believes everyday should be filled with joy and laughter and dance is one sure way to do it!

In our chat, we cover: 

• The pros and cons of a first dance
• Advice for choosing your song
• The songs she hopes couples steer clear of 
• Tips for those wanting to DIY
• The process for one-on-one lessons
• How they work around the dress style, shoes etc
  And so much more.

Roshin is so obviously passionate and her and her team really are the best in the business! She is an expert dance specialist and shares some really valuable tips on how to make the most of your first dance and how to really enjoy the final dance as well as the entire process. I hope you enjoy our chat!

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You can find Roshin at the below…
Website:
thenextstepco.com.au
thenextstepco.com
Instagram:
thenextstepco_
hens_thenextstepco
Facebook: thenextstepco

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In today’s episode I am sharing my chat with Megan Thompson, who believes in creating ceremonies that are heartfelt, fun and relaxed, but most importantly they are a true reflection of the couple before her and the love they share. She sees herself as a creative writer and storyteller, not only showcasing a couple’s journey so far, but also what the future holds for them.

In our chat, we cover: 

• Her top tips for choosing your celebrant
• How she gets the best out of her couples
• Some ideas on how you can make your ceremony unique and engaging and not just another run of the mill service
• The one deal breaker she has when booking couples
• Two wedding horror stories
• What she would include in her ceremony if she was getting married again tomorrow
  And so much more.

Megan is super down to earth and has a way of instantly making you feel comfortable, which is very important in this line of work. She has some incredibly valuable tips to share to help make the planning process both seamless and relaxed and I hope you enjoy it!

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You can find Megan at the below…
Website: meganthompson.com.au
Instagram: meganthompsoncelebrant

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/13

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In today’s episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Melbourne based wedding videographer and photographer Jack Currie, who makes up one half of OneHeart Studios. In this really fun chat, we talk all things wedding videography and photography and he explains why they are the pro’s at capturing sweet, natural moments without ever being obtrusive. 

They put their whole heart into capturing your wedding day (hence their name), from the first contact, up until they deliver you your hand crafted product. Jack is passionate about creating photos and video that you’ll want to look at forever.

In our chat, we cover: 

• OneHearts’ videography style and approach on a wedding day
• How he deals with the pressure of shooting someone's big day
• His favourite part of a wedding to shoot
• His top tips for booking your videographer and ensuring you choose the right fit for you
• Why he recommends booking photographers and videographers that know each other, and so much more.

I absolutely loved this conversation with Jack - he’s so knowledgeable, as well as funny and super down to earth and he shares so many great tips for choosing your videographer and photographer as well as things you can include on your day to make it even more epic and fun.

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You can find Jack at the below…
Website: oneheartweddings.com.au
Instagram: oneheart_studios
Facebook: OneheartStudiosAU

Full Show Notes available at https://www.paradisehunter.com.au/12

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In today’s episode I have the pleasure of sharing my chat with Terrianne Foale, owner of Mondo Floral Designs, an award winning wedding and event floral design studio servicing the Sunshine Coast. They are very sought after and offer a really personal approach in helping you create your floral vision, whether you are having an intimate wedding or something more extravagant.

In our chat, we cover:

• Top tips when starting your floral journey and how to choose your flowers
• Educating clients about the costs involved with flowers and the preparation that is required
• How being a sustainable business is so much more important nowadays and how Mondo Floral Designs reduces their environmental footprint
• The explanation of trends and what is the most popular one right now
• One crazy wedding horror story
• How covid will and won’t impact the wedding industry
• I get the inside scoop on Season 2 of Terrianne’s podcast Bloom Banter
  And so much more.

This conversation with Terrianne just flowed and she really is such a wealth of knowledge having worked in the wedding industry for over 20 years - you can hear the passion and love she has for her work and it’s so obvious that she would be a great asset to your wedding dream team!

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You can find Mondo Floral Designs at the below…
Website: mondofloraldesigns.com.au
Instagram: mondofloraldesigns
Facebook: mondofloraldesigns

You can find Mondo Botanical at the below…
Website: mondobotanical.com.au
Instagram: mondobotanical
Facebook: mondobotanical

Bloom Banter Wedding Flowers Podcast…
Apple Podcasts here
Other Apps here
Website: mondofloraldesigns.com.au/podcast/
Listen to the Peonies episode here

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In today’s episode I have the pleasure of chatting to Lee Brown, one half of Twilight Glamping, a Victoria wide wedding and event hire company based in Torquay. They are leading the way in curating breathtaking weddings and epic events through wedding and event hire, with a huge focus on extraordinary outdoor experiences and memories that last a lifetime.

In our chat, we cover:

• The incredible range they offer, including bell tent glamping, event marquees, naked tipis, a vintage Franklin caravan and plenty of furniture rentals
• Why they love to meet their couples prior to their big day
• The one piece of advice Lee shares to help couples feel confident and get exactly what they want for their day
• His top tips for couples wanting to include glamping accommodation for their wedding
• His one pet peeve when implementing a wedding package and why it’s really not worth while going down this path
• A couple of wedding horror stories which really prove the dedication and investment Twilight Glamping have when they take on your biggest day
• Lee’s one piece of advice for couples to successfully create a really bespoke wedding
  And so much more.

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You can find Twilight Glamping at…
Website: twilightglamping.com.au
Instagram: twilightglamping
Facebook: twilightglamping

You can find Tiny Village Group at…
Website: tinyvillagegroup.com.au
Instagram: tinyvillagegroup
Facebook: tinyvillagegroup
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Crowd Funding Opportunity here

Lee’s Recommended Glamping Spots
1. Queens Park Site, Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park
2. Cumberland River Holiday Park, Great Ocean Road
Both sites featured under “Campsites”, towards the bottom of the page here

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In today’s episode I have the pleasure of chatting with born and bred Yarra Valley wedding photographer Michael Briggs, better known as Briggsy. He’s shot over 400 weddings and he truly believes he has the best job in the world. His goal is to immerse himself in your entire day, capturing it as honestly as possible, so you remember exactly how you felt, every time you look at your wedding photos.

He loves bringing an energy and vibe to a wedding day that enables his couples to have fun and spend lots of time celebrating with everyone, while also creating some awesome couple portraits that you'd be stoked to hang on your wall.

In our chat, we cover:

• Briggsy’s wedding photography style and the mantra he believes in
• The often not very positive preconceived image people have in their heads about wedding photographers and how he’s breaking the mould
• The biggest compliment he can receive as a wedding photographer
• What he believes makes up 95% of the job and his thoughts on family photos
• The one thing he does less with his couples, that other photographers think he’s crazy for
• The pros and cons of a “First Look” and when you should definitely decide to have one
• His surprising stance on “Unplugged Ceremonies” that makes total sense
• His top tips for booking your photographer and ensuring you choose the right fit for you
• Why he recommends booking photographers and videographers that know each other and so much more

I absolutely loved this conversation with Briggsy - he’s so passionate and honest and very generous in sharing his tips for choosing your photographer and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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You can find Briggsy at the below…
Website: michaelbriggs.com.au
Instagram: michaelbriggsphotography
Facebook: MichaelBriggsPhotography
Podcast: Chase This Light

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Sick Groom horror story, turned good news story
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In today’s episode we will open your eyes up to the many creative ways that you can enhance and add to your wedding style. We will also help you understand the difference between a wedding planner, stylist and coordinator, what each of their roles are and whether or not you would like to invest in any of their services.

In this episode I share:

• The difference between a wedding planner, wedding coordinator and wedding stylist
• What’s involved with each of these roles and when you should look to hire them
• How to find the best fit for you and things to keep in mind when booking
• 13 ways you can get really creative with your wedding styling, as well as lots of examples
• Examples of the styling features we introduced to our wedding day, to creatively and uniquely incorporate our personalities within our festival wedding theme.

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - to Ditch Traditions! The key to creating an authentic and personalised wedding is to simply do things your way from beginning to end. While some wedding traditions can be sweet and sentimental, others might not fit your style. Instead of feeling pressured by what a traditional wedding “should” look like, draw inspiration from your own personality and relationship. This will ensure the end result is a celebration that feels unique, genuine and completely personal to you and your partner. Let’s be honest; with so many weddings to attend, your guests will definitely appreciate something a little different!

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LINKS + RESOURCES

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Caitlin + Damien’s Big Day Out Wedding Festival
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Wedding Highlights Film by OneHeart Studios
Caitlin + Damien’s Big Day Out Wedding Festival
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In today’s episode we will help you know which suppliers are the most important to lock in first, as some services book up months and sometimes years in advance. I will also run you through my tips for choosing your suppliers and help you feel more confident in knowing you're choosing the right ones for you.

In this episode I share:

• The suppliers you need to lock in first and why.
• The steps to take in order to choose your suppliers
• My top 5 tips for finding and locking in your perfect suppliers
• The items to check before booking them in and signing on the dotted line

This episode's “Quick Tip” is - choosing good suppliers that get your vision and will go above and beyond to make your vision come to life is key. You need to feel comfortable with them and build a relationship with them, then everyone is invested and the results will be truly amazing! Where possible, choose suppliers that have worked together before. For example, having a photographer and videographer that know each other and know how each other likes to work makes for much better results. Creatives bounce off each other, so if you are putting two together that don’t know each other from a bar of soap, then it’s going to be pretty hard for them to find a good vibe within the space of a few hours - what’s worse is if they do know each other but don’t work well together. It pays to ask your suppliers who they recommend also, especially if you are set on booking them in.

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