Jody Q Weddings

02/01/2025

Well Hello 2025
What a way to kick off the first day back of the new year to receive this!!!!

Thrilled to be featured with some of the worlds Best!

Thank you for this opportunity - truely honoured.

Special mention to & for image shown.

The February issue where you'll find us is released today, Thursday 2nd January 2025.

Eeekk Cant wait to tell my folks what I did at work today, lol!!

06/12/2024

Whisk away to a world where love reigns supreme. Imagine saying 'I do' under the enchanting charm of Lamont's Bishops House

LE REPAS DE MARIAGE from our 'La Bijou' All Inclusive Wedding Collection offers more than just vows; it crafts moments cherished forever. With intimate gatherings of up to 40, each ceremony and Luncheon Reception is a masterpiece of romance and elegance.

Picture your special day, set against a backdrop of timeless beauty, where every detail is meticulously curated by our seasoned team. Enjoy delightful canapés, Champagne, Wines Beers and a Three Course Luncheon, that tantalize the senses, turning your celebration into a feast of joy.

Join countless couples who have discovered the magic of a wedding that speaks to the heart. Your dream day awaits – beautifully intimate, and exquisitely yours.

Embrace the journey to forever. Book now for an unforgettable wedding experience that promises love, laughter, and lasting memories.

Embrace the journey to forever. Book now for an unforgettable wedding experience that promises love, laughter, and lasting memories.

https://www.jodyqweddings.com.au/contact/

22/11/2024

Lush linens, dreamy draping, rose gold accents, and colourful spring florals that demand attention—this celebration has chic romance written all over it.

Featuring:
The Tailored Table
Special Occasions WA Event & Venue Stylists

Creative Partners:
Wedding Planning, Styling & Design: Jody Q Weddings
Florist: Ollie & Gabbie
Venue : Lamont's Bishops House
Photographer skinner photography

12/09/2024

28/07/2024

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Intimate Weddings at Lamont's Bishops House -
All-inclusive weddings from $3,900
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Designed to suit those couples looking for an alternative to a full-scale wedding, “La Bijou” All inclusive Wedding Collection has been designed to focus on excellence and quality, catering to those wanting to celebrate their wedding intimately or joined by up to 40 family and friends. Imagine attending your private and exclusive ceremony where the solemnisation of your marriage is performed in a stunning Rose Garden setting or the incredibly charming Lamont’s Bishops House, either by yourselves or surrounded by family and friends. Following your ceremony and photographs, you might like to enjoy some celebratory drinks which have been perfectly paired with a Chef’s selection of seasonal Canapés, either in the rose garden or on the balcony of Lamont’s Bishops House overlooking the Bishops See Gardens, with both options providing a cosy and atmospheric spot to continue your intimate wedding celebrations. To help give you and your day the same beautifully romantic and caring attention any Full-Scale wedding would receive are some of Perth’s sought-after seasoned and Award-Winning wedding industry veterans, who are joined with an exciting mix of the Perth Wedding Industries up and coming talent, all Collaborating in “La Bijou Wedding Collection”. With an Elite team guiding and supporting you every step of the way and superior service to match, you can relax knowing your wedding will still be a well-executed, joyous, memorable celebration.

Bookings now open for
April - November 2025

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To see the full collection and its lists of inclusions head to : https://www.jodyqweddings.com.au/intimate-elopement-packages/ *********************************************

21/07/2024

Moments.

We all read about "special moments" on your wedding day, but if your newly engaged you might want to read this and start making a journal of all your "moments"from the beginning of you both, right througout till the the lead up to your big day.

*When you first Met - what did you think of your partner, did you ever think you could date them

Write down your thoughts as a moment.

*First Date - did you ever think youd be planning a wedding with this person or agree to share the rest of your life with them on that first date?
Write down how you felt as a moment.

*Engaged - how did you feel what raced through your head, how did family and friends react - bottle that feeling as your "moment"

Moments throughout your journey will be plenty. From venue sourcing, visiting nearly every single wedding expo going, dress and suit shopping, ring choosing, vendor meetings, crazy little things you do in each others company are All going to be moments.

By recording these for your personal records will make telling your story to your celebrant and prepping your vows and speech writing a whole lot easier when the time comes.

Heres our beautiful Steph taking in one of many moments on their wedding day.

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04/05/2024

All Inclusive Intimate Weddings from $3999

If your looking for all the luxuries of a large scale wedding on a much smaller scale and without the stress then look no further.

La Bijou Intimate Wedding Collection is designed for couples just like you, with everything a big wedding demands
*Celebrant
*Venue Lamont's Bishops House
*Photographer
*Planner
*Florist
*Ceremony Furniture
Are all standard with options that include

*Musician
*Wedding Cake
*Champagne
*Lamonts Wines
*Seasonal Canapes
*Three Course Menu

And much much more.

Bookings are now available for
AUTUMN, WINTER AND SPRING weddings in 2025
To learn more head over to

https://www.jodyqweddings.com.au/intimate-elopement-packages/

08/04/2024

The Other Story Writers
Content Creators.

Two and a half years ago when I was following our UK vendor cousins, I noticed this new scene of vendors popping up. These folks were capturing all the BTS wedding stuff that most Photographers and Videographers would either edit out or simply not be present for. It was game changing, and I became a big fan .

Fast forward to today, as a pro I welcome Wedding Content Creators into the industry with open arms. They are an asset for businesses like ours and a fabulous alternative for couples who may simply just not like having their photo or feel awkward in front of tripods cameras etc.

I find it sad to read such negative views from other pros, who just simply dont get it, or are scared it will take away their business.

It wasnt that long ago Photographers were putting in contracts that they wouldnt work with videographers or live streamers - now its the content creators.

Truth is unless youve worked with superior content creators like bymeg
and many many other fabulous pros offering this service,
It might be hard to understand the value these exceptional businesses bring.

They dont get in the way, they dont steal business and they certainly do go the extra mile to capture everything thats super special long before and after togs and vogs have either started or finished.

If a content creator is something you really want for your wedding, first read the contracts from all your suppliers. If any state they wont allow these types of vendors (content creators) and the contract appears one sided, its then your decision if the business calling for this, is someone you actually want to work with - unless of course theyre a globally renowned or Vogue featured vendor then well....

Content creators are here to stay and we love them! Thankfully all our recommended pros we work with, embrace and welcome them too.

So heres to the content creators and the many more happy memory making times you capture ahead.
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28/03/2024

Its here!
Join us
Saturday, May 2024
For our annual,
La Bijou Intimate Wedding Collection
exclusive walk through meet and greet.

Imagine having EVERY aspect of your wedding all planned to perfection, all the must haves + wish lists, with an attractive price point

You will get

👉🏻An exclusive guided tour of , where youll discover ceremony and dining options
👉🏻Meet collaborating vendors
👉🏻One on one meeting to discuss having your intimate wedding with us in 2025.
👉🏻Exclusive offers not advertised anywhere else.

So if you love the idea of a fully inclusive wedding on an affordable, intimate scale (up to 40) We'd love to meet you.

With options in the collection starting from under 4k what are you waiting for?

Appointments are strictly limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

This is not one to miss!

Contact: [email protected]
To reserve your exclusive invite.

*Date in May will be given at invitation stage*

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20/03/2024

Sofea and YK
9.3.24

“May your love be firm,
And may your dream of a life together
be a river between two shores by day bathed in sunlight, and by night illuminated from within.
May the heron carry news of you to the heavens, and the salmon bringthe sea’s blue grace.
May your twin thoughts spiral upward
like leafy vines, like fiddle strings in the wind,
and be as noble as the Douglas fir.
May you never find yourselves back to back
without love pulling you around
into each other’s arms.”

James Bertolino

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Venue
Photographer .australia
Planner
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15/03/2024

Winter Weddings.....

Have a lot going for them.

Yes, summer weddings sure are stunning but there are some downsides to consider.
Sweltering heat, flies, florals perishing, not to mention hectic itineraries with other summertime weddings, some guests might be forced to RSVP 'no' to your warm-weathered wedding.

Me personally, I LOVE WINTER WEDDINGS and heres a few reasons why.

❄️More Venue availabilty and better rates
❄️Less Stress finding vendors you really want
❄️More variety of enchanting seasonal florals
❄️Atmosphere is cozy, flickering candles, fireplaces
❄️Has the best natural lighting for photos
❄️Can be more creative with menus - comfort food!
❄️Indoor Ceromonies are a vibe!
❄️Use of warmer toned Colour pallets
❄️Greater oppurtunity to opt for "Black Tie"
❄️Hair and makeup tends to last longer
❄️Less time between ceremony to reception
❄️Lush greenery
❄️Sunset shots are done alot earlier
❄️Honeymoon to tropical/ summer destinations

So if some of the above has you thinking, hmmmn I like where this is going - Lets Chat!!

[email protected]

❄️Bookings for May - August 2025 are now open❄️
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Styled & Coordinated
Photographer
Florals
Bride
Groom
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14/03/2024

Intimate Weddings

Our "La Bijou Wedding Collection" at , is a perfect choice for any couple looking to have all the benefits of a full scale wedding on a much more personalised and intimate scale.

With
✨️Venue
✨️Celebrant
✨️Coordinator
✨️Photographer
✨️Florist

As standard inclusions, La Bijou Wedding Collection
has something for every couple wanting an intimate and cost effective style elopement.

Head to link in bio and look for "elopements" or go straight to link
https://www.jodyqweddings.com.au/intimate-elopement-packages/
for full inclusions and pricing.

❤️Bookings for 2025 are now open❤️

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Planned Styled Coordinated
Photographer
Florals
Taper Candles
Sand Candled
Cake
Draping
Hire
Stationary
Venue
Bride
Groom
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Looking for an intimate or elopement style wedding? See “La Bijou” All-inclusive Wedding packages at Lamonts Bishops House for up to 40 persons.

13/03/2024

Some of the Biggest Complaints about Weddings
We hear from guests.

1. "Its too hot. Its too cold".

Factor weather in your budget right from the start. Guests do NOT care about how much you spent on etsy for customised names to sit on the tables, they care about enjoying your wedding.
More comfort = more enjoyment.
Hire those heaters in winter
Get that marquee covered and airconed in summer
Have a wet weather or extreme heat ceremony back up plan.

2. "Is there any more food?"

Because you like sushi or think a grazing board or a few pizzas is going to be sufficient - think again.
If you want to invite a truck load of guests and not have the budget to feed them you may as well throw all your hard earned money youve put into the reception through the shredder.
If theres Not enough food, people leave early, DJ's play to empty dance floors and the only guests left are those who stay cause theres free booze.
FEED YOUR GUESTS!!!

3. "My 80 year old mum has no where to sit?"

So youve invited 100 guests for a cocktail wedding and hired 2 lounges and a couple of arm chairs and 4 hitop tables "cause all your guests like standing .....
C'mon!!
Poor Aunty Joan dressed in her finery has just had a lovely time watching you get married, stayed around to have family photos, all whilst your younger able bodided friends have gone straight to the reception space, taken prime position on those lounges and aint moving.
Make sure you have enough seating for at least 40%.of attendees.

4. "Its really hard to breathe in there"

Smoke machines (dry ice) can be catostrophic for some guests and vendors.
Clouds for dancing look beautiful but they suck the air out of a room, and can cause breathing issues.
Want to clear your reception space quick, get a smoke machine with guests that have respitory issues.
Asthmatics & Hayfever sufferers where you at?

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12/03/2024

Champagne Towers!!🥂🍾🥂

If your thinking of having a Champagne Tower at your wedding, its bound to be a focal point for your celebration.
Heres some tips to help you get the absolute best experience for when your tower takes center stage.

✨️Timing - For me its straight after cereomony or right on entry into Reception

✨️Height - Try not to think of hiring something too big just to get those insta worthy shots.
If your tower height is going to go past your necks when pouring its probably too big.
You want to be able to see and watch your pour and enjoy it, not trying to balance on tip toes trying to reach!!

✨️Champagne not your drink of choice, but love how a tower looks?

Why not opt for

🍸Martinis (Dry or Espresso)
🍋Limoncello
🍊Aperol Spritz

✨️Position - the tower needs to be on a level surface so be open minded if you find your tower isnt in the exact mm location to where you wanted, if the floors not level its usually moved as close as possible to your opted spot, but to an area of the ground that has a level surface.

✨️Have a Weather back up if pouring outside, in case of rains, extreme heat, strong winds - remember its glass!!!

✨️Try not to risk a DIY tower. Yes they might be cheaper but are they if it falls?
Leave to experts who have both the skils, knowledge, hygene safety standards & insurance to cover their products and work.
Dont risk a $200 kit you saw on marketplace turn into public liabilty mess - the cost of a falling tower and the damage bill is alot more than $200 - Leave the tower building to the pros like these guys did and used .com.au

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Photographer:
Champagne Tower
Planner Stylist :
Champagne Tower .com.au
Gown
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06/03/2024

If Planning your wedding's becoming a blur
Relax......

We got you!

Our P.A for the Day Service is custom-designed for couples with exceptional organizational abilities and a creative touch, who wish to plan and style their own wedding, however, understand the importance of a professional touch for a flawless ex*****on on their wedding day.

With our P.A for the Day Service, couples can have peace of mind, knowing that your meticulous planning will be perfectly brought to life by our award winning team.

We will manage every detail, from the grandest setups to the most intimate celebrations,, allowing you to fully engage in your wedding celebrations.

Take in the special moments as we take care of all the logistics and a flawless ex*****on.

With us in your corner, you can fully enjoy every second of your wedding, confident that your vision will exceed expectations and come to life in a truly remarkable manner.

✨️Want to know more, or ready to book?

👉🏻Send us your email via DM and your wedding date and we will take care of the rest.

✨️Limited spots still available
September & October 2024

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29/02/2024

Time to shine......

If your planning your big day without the help of a planner or on the day coordinator, you may or may not have heard of or even been aware of having a wedding day timeline.

So what is it and why do you need it.

Your timeline is going to be your holy grail of communicating all activities to all vendors your wedding party and any speech makers, associated to your wedding day.

Your timeline as a minimum should contain

👉🏻A designated Contact Person on the Day - Their phone and email address.
👉🏻Full business name and contact person of vendors attending (including A/H emergency contact info)
👉🏻Date of the Wedding
👉🏻Ceremony Address
👉🏻Reception Address
👉🏻Number of persons including yourselves attending
👉🏻Time , Task and person responsible.
Give as much detail as possible as to the task, so as an example -

12.30pm ABC Vendor to bump in ceremony chairs and arbour. Upon arrival to XYZ Venue there is a locked gate, you will need to contact security from the intercom at the side of the gate and identify yourself as being ABC Vendor for Jack & Diannes Wedding. Once Gates open proceed round to carpark B where there is a opening that will allow you to drive equiptment to ceremony area. Once there Set up to be completed as per floor plan.

Remember the more detail the less likely anyone is going to need to contact you to confim things either prior to, or on the day.

Another thing to add into your timeline is allowance of more time.

The days of "Its tradition to be late" doesnt always work especially if your ceremony space or place of worship has a wedding booked after you.

Allow at least 10-15 minutes before your ceremony for you the be physically there, for things like photos in car, have your celebrant or pastor/priest greet you, compose yourself then start your bridal procession.

✨️Top Tip✨️ - Commence drafting your timeline early.
As your day gets closer you can then adjust to refect relevance to your final plans.

Get your timeline to your Vendors, at least 4 weeks prior to your wedding and have a cut off date for vendors to contact to discuss questions so your not being bombarded the week of your wedding.