As any married couple who’s come before you will know, weddings bring out the best AND the worst of people.
There’s no way around it, when planning a wedding you’re bound to run into a few Negative Nancys. You know the type – the people dishing out unsolicited advice or better ways of doing YOUR day.
From the moment your engagement is announced, all through the planning period & to the actual wedding day itself, unsolicited comments seem to fly freely by your friends & family, your co-workers & even the perfect strangers.
If you start shooting your ideas down for some hot new thing just because old mate said so, then the result of that is a recipe for disaster — a splash of you, a sprinkle of your S/O, a pinch of your next door neighbour & garnished with a sprig of the bloody mail-man.
Don’t ditch the good stuff because that stuff is the stuff that makes the both of you, YOU! ✨
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𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐁? No, not your significant other, ya silly duffer…
I’m talking about your contingency plan for when the weather doesn’t go quite as you’d hoped.
YES! You need one. In fact it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have a Plan C or even D in today’s sporadic climate, but you’re definitely going to need a plan B for when the weather isn’t your friend. You’d be foolish to think “we’ll just cross that bridge when we get to it” — it’s just not that simple.
It’s not just about “not getting your hair wet”, it’s about all of the bits & pieces & the dream-team that bring your vision to life! Be sure your muso’s & cele’s aren’t lugging their PA/microphones through torrential rain & that your temporary marquee setup for your catering team isn’t getting wind-swept to Monday.
If there’s one thing you take from this — check with your venue if they’ve got an undercover area. Don’t quite know where to go from there? Reach out — I’ll walk you through it. ✨
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There was a time when only Uncle Harry & his camera wandered into frame at your wedding ceremony — now even G-ma’s whipping out her phone for your walk down the aisle!
Some couples are happy for their guests to snap & share as they please, but what if the paparazzi experience isn’t their style?
The next time you attend a wedding, I want you to do something…
I want you to get all dressed up, fix that hair just right, locate the seat with the best view & then watch the damn ceremony…
Just watch!
With all the love in your heart & your phone in your damn pocket or pretty clutch.
Much love, your friendly(yet vocal) wedding planner making sure the day is just as you want it to be!
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Looking ravishing, relaxed & relishing every moment is how any couple should be on their big day.
Not dashing off mid convo with their guests, to sort out another problem or constantly checking their watch.
Unfortunately, this is the role many couples end up playing on their day; that of the ‘hosts’.
No matter how perfect your plans look on paper, it is all about the control on the day, something I feel, you should not ever be responsible for!
You're safe in the knowledge all is being taken care of by a complete professional, leaving you, your friends & family with absolutely no ‘on the day jobs’ to deal with.
The result of that… a couple that are relaxed & can really enjoy the lead up to their wedding & the day itself.
Sounds pretty fab, right?!
Lock in your day-of-coordinator to avoid disappointment. ✨
Cover photo deets..
Photograhy // @commonstudios_
Planning & Styling // @whitewhiteweddings
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I think we’re all pretty keen to get our butts back on just about any dance floor anywhere..
But goodness me are wedding d-floors going to be the absolute bomb diggity when things go back to normal!
I hate to admit it, but I can’t wait for some eagle rockin’ pants droppin’. Surely it’s not just me?
Comment below which wedding guest you are when the beat drops —
1,
2,
3,
OR 4?
Or better yet, tag a mate & embarrass them for that one time they’ll never live down… 😏
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Oh boy, the question of how to cut down your wedding guest list without stirring up any tension still remains one of the greatest wedding conundrums of all time!
Understandably, you want to keep catering & seating costs to a minimum, but you also don't want to cause beef with your mother-in-law after axing her former coworker's boyfriend from the final tally.
Not to mention, you & your future spouse probably know A LOT more people combined than you realised!
So, how exactly do you cut your guest list to a reasonable (& affordable) number? Good news — there are a few techniques you can use to do this quickly, sans drama.
To help you get started, why not consult with an expert for tips — we’ve got the low-down on how to simplify the decision-making process & happy as Larry to talk you throw the overwhelm.
Click the link in my bio to get in touch today. ✨
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ᗩ ᒪᓰᖶᖶᒪᘿ Sᕵᗩᖇᖽᐸ ᓍᖴ ᘻᗩᕲᘉᘿSS
It’s not just business as usual… you don’t just get a boring old robot when we work together.
This is a place where we thrive on the ability to question the status quo & explore the alternatives.
Stuff all of that ‘fitting in’ & doing the ‘norm’.
I’m a strong believer in that you must bring your whole self to the table if you want to thrive in today’s crazy world; your personality, your sense of humour, & most importantly, your heart.
I take claim to the name ‘Chameleon’ for my innate ability to adapt, my versatility for all things weddings & events, ensuring all weddings are both special & unique.
Just as you are… with a little spark of madness. ✨
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Who’s with me?!
I don’t know what I was expecting, but today’s announcement about the lockdown extension had me feeling some kinda way.
If you’ve been thinking about booking your favourite wedding vendors, do it now! Run, don’t walk.
Keep our spirits roaring & the passions soaring, it’s a tough time for the wedding industry… your support means a million!
Seriously, interested? Slide into my DM’s. 😜
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𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕕𝕚𝕕 𝕀 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕒 𝕨𝕖𝕕𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣?
As cliche as it may sound, it’s all you baby. Not the you thats all over Instagram or the you you brought to your last business meeting… the real, raw, authentic YOU.
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for – & if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool – for love – for your dreams – for the adventure of being alive.
My favourite thing in all of this lifetime is seeing others light up when they speak or their passions, their hopes & their dreams & why they are the way they are.
Your wedding day should be nothing short of a bloody showcase of you & your dreamy S/O & I friggen love bringing that to life!!
YOU are the reason I do this…
It’s all because of YOU! ✨
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I’m certainly no stranger to an invite to Christmas lunch or becoming your newly adopted family member.
Here’s the thing; I genuinely care about your wedding guests, your closest friends, your families & of course, the stars of the show!
So it’s not unlike me to be busting a move on the d-floor with Nanna Ruby or deep in conversation with your cousin Liz. Because when all is said & done, a huge part of ensuring the day goes to “plan” in my books means keeping things ambient & creating a grand spankin’ good atmosphere. Correct me if I’m wrong?
Shy of the beaut vocal skills off your musician or a coupla cocktail recipes off your bartenders, I’m pretty high up there with one of your funniest, cheesiest & most likeable peeps on your wedding team — humble too.
Just ask my previous couples(& my 700 new extended families). 😜✌️
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𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜…
In all honesty, it IS sh*t. What’s happening right now certainly isn’t all sunshine, rainbows & puppies.
There ain’t no sugar coating it.
But it IS the perfect time to be planning your big day.
Sure, you might want to beat your S/O over the head with that board game you’ve played at least 7 times this week, while trying to figure out whether you should push forward or postpone.
But don’t let it stop you from getting excited! Your day will come & when it does, it’ll be spankin’ spectacular & you’ll be in fits of laughter knowing what you went through to get there.
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My heart goes out to you, truly it does. I understand how overwhelming this time may be.
Get in touch to book your change of plan’ner service today. ✨
There ain’t no doubt about it, Glady B hit all of NSW with some Debbie downer news yesterday…
Ripe & ready to go “back to normal” & was almost certain she was pulling a bloody leg.
Hey! updates, schmupdates..
Don’t let the spicy cough stop you from making your wedding plans!
In fact, it’s probably the best time ever to be locking everything in, asking all the questions & scrolling through the World Wide Web for inspo.
Once you’ve shaken away the lockdown blues, you’ve tried every banana bread recipe & you’ve repotted your 10,000th houseplant — get stuck into it!
When are you ever going to find an extra 10-20-30hours a week to make your big day dreams come true? ✨
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For every time you’ve had a glass a wine, I’ve worked a Wedding.
Yep, I’d go as far as to say I’ve worked well over 500 weddings & more than 100 of which I’ve been heavily involved at some point of the planning stages…
One would say, it just ain’t my first rodeo.
For most of you, you’re planning a wedding for the very first time in your life & here’s hoping it’ll also be your last. 🤞
Just like changing an engine in a car or finding the best property on the market, mechanics & property managers are trained to do just that — so is your wedding planner! We live & breathe weddings & don’t even jump at the thought of creating a 3-day Runsheet, flinch at the thought of finding the perfect plinths for the posies and the word bonbonniere simply rolls off the tongue.
You don’t have to be confused or overwhelmed or ripping your hair out & you certainly don’t need to spend your left tit to have me on your team.
Advice is free in my books, so reach out, swing me a DM & start the conversation, you’ll be so damn happy you did! 🥂
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For every time you’ve had a glass a wine, I’ve worked a Wedding.
Yep, I’d go as far as to say I’ve worked well over 500 weddings & more than 100 of which I’ve been heavily involved at some point of the planning stages…
One would say, it just ain’t my first rodeo.
For most of you, you’re planning a wedding for the very first time in your life & here’s hoping it’ll also be your last. 🤞
Just like changing an engine in a car or finding the best property on the market, mechanics & property managers are trained to do just that — so is your wedding planner! We live & breathe weddings & don’t even jump at the thought of creating a 3-day Runsheet, flinch at the thought of finding the perfect plinths for the posies and the word bonbonniere simply rolls off the tongue.
You don’t have to be confused or overwhelmed or ripping your hair out & you certainly don’t need to spend your left tit to have me on your team.
Advice is free in my books, so reach out, swing me a DM & start the conversation, you’ll be so damn happy you did! 🥂
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TRULY MAGICAL // ‘The Olives’
The day could not have been any more magical if we tried!
Friends & family gathered to celebrate the love of Madi & Todd — a truly breath-taking pair of perfection. The day was just as they’d hoped. Toned back, relaxed, yummy food, delicious drinks & dance-worthy tunes.
From just a week prior with concerns of crazy flood waters in the Hunter — countless hours spent keeping the grounds dried & mowed, just right for a wedding! It was the most scrum-diddly-umptious sunny day, with the perfect amount of clouds & a day full of smiles. We couldn’t have asked for more!
Massive congratulations, hugs, kisses & good banter to Madi & Todd! 🙌
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