Chameleon Directive

14/05/2024

I’ve been off grid since losing my phone a couple of weeks ago, what better way to come back onto socials than to letting you all know I'm currently taking part in The May50K Challenge this May to raise funds for life-changing research into multiple sclerosis!

MS strikes young people in the prime of their lives. The average age of diagnosis is only 30yrs old & there is no known cure! One of my legendary mates, Sarah Chippindale has been battling MS for yonks, never complains, just keeps on keeping on no matter how much pain she bares. So some of us wedding vendor pals are baring just a smidge of pain with her to raise funds & awareness.

I’ve set a personal goal of hitting 100K this month - let’s go! Please make a donation (as little or as big as you like/can, it all helps) to support the challenge to leave MS where it belongs, f*cking behind us. Your donation will support research into the prevention, treatment & finding a cure for multiple sclerosis to change so many lives.

I'm taking part in The May 50K to support research into multiple sclerosis.

10/05/2024

Hey, hi, hello 👋

Lover loveeerrrs, I’ve been lucky enough to plan, coordinate & be apart of copious amounts of weddings & work alongside some pretty spectacular vendors, watching couples celebrate their big day! There’s nothing quite like being amongst the magic - try & tell me otherwise, I dare ya!

🔥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. 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!

An advocate for stepping out of your comfort zone, challenging traditions. Steering away from “cookie cutter”, often questioning the status quo, exploring the alternatives & going against the grain so to speak, ensuring all weddings are both special & unique, just as you are, with a little spark of madness. 🙊

Now, why am I here blabbering away about me? Well, because of YOU silly!

🔴 I’m new to the SE Qld, Northern NSW region & would love nothing more than to be apart of your big day! For my 4th year in biznez I want to offer you all a ✨ WHOOPING 40% discount ✨ off my day-of coordination package for any couples getting hitched all the way from Ballina to Brisbane (& of course those bits inland & in between) - yep, craaaazy right?! But why the hell not? Show me why my new home is so damn spectacular, starting with all & every wedding venue, location, site or backyard you’ve planned your big day.

Jump over to my website www.chameleondirective.com & fill out the enquiry form, don’t forget to mention my “4th Bday” to claim that 40% off!

Can’t wait to chew your ear off about all things wedding, your love story & how we get to celebrate YOU! 😍

Offer valid for bookings secured prior to 30th June 2024

27/03/2024

I’m UTTERLY OBSESSED with the couples I get to celebrate!!

There is no shortage of sensational souls, wickedly wonderful moments & a ridiculous amount of d-floor dazzlers…

Let me introduce… Ellyn & Jack!

These guys were certainly not the exception, their day was BIG WOWS, BIG VIBES & a big ole bunch of PARTY GOING!! I couldn’t help myself, I had to stay back & party with this crew & that they did. 🥳🍾🎉

Here’s what they had to say about yours truly;

“Leisha was incredible leading up to our wedding & was an absolute superstar on the day. She took away all the stress which allowed us to take in everything on our special day. She was approachable, professional & went above & beyond our expectations… & showed us all up on the dance-floor” (I may or may not have added that last bit myself, haha)
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Photos credit of

02/02/2024

As I’m coming up to 4-friggin-years nurturing, building & growing this biz, I can’t help but reflect on aaaallll of the beautiful weddings I’ve planned, coordinated, styled or been apart of in some way or another! The sensational vendors & I might be biased, but THE BEST damn couples EVER!!

It goes without saying, it’s a pretty spesh feeling knowing how many legendary humans I’ve crossed paths with - lucky me!

Alas, Max & Georgia - these divine humans were some of my absolute favourites & it’s such a warm & fuzzy feeling knowing that the feelings were mutual. 🥰

“Leisha is THE BEST! We could write 1000 good things about Leisha. We got her on board for our wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made.

She was so on top of everything, calmed our nerves and was just so much fun to work with.

Our guests also raved about her! We would highly recommended getting Leisha on board for your wedding.”

The A-team
Wedding Coordinator |
Photographer |
Entertainment |
Venue |
Florist |
Caterers |
Caravan Bar & Styling |
Grazing Station |
Celebrant |
Event Hire |
Hair/MUA |
The Dress |
Transport |

01/02/2024

It’s been a *HOT MINUTE* since I introduced myself & I couldn’t help but notice there’s more than 2K of you following along nowadays — goodness gracious me!

I’m Leisha, hey, hi, hello! 👋

Wedding planner, coordinator, hype gal, logistics whiz, move-maker, vibe creator, non-conforming, rule-breaking, advocate of all things weird, wonderful, against the grain & you’ll often here me saying “well, why the f*ck not!

I’m no rebel by any means, but I will always be up for questioning the status quo, the “norm” (whatever the hell that is!), the belief that weddings should be something or another. I’m a huuuuuge advocate for an alternative approach, anything to tell YOUR love story & celebrate love however that looks for YOU & your lover/s - that’s what matters most!

I’ve been brewing this baby biz for just shy of 4years now & boy has it grown. I’ve shifted, navigated, adapted & settled on some exciting new perspectives… I am so gosh darn excited to share all of it with you over the coming months. 🎉

Keep an eye out for what’s happening here in the Chameleon Directive headquarters, if you’re anything like me or just a fan of the ole L-dawg (that’s me, Leisha lol) than you’ll be super duper excited to see what’s unfolding - I know I am!

Any guesses? Give it a whirl in the comments, $20 bucks you won’t. 😜

31/01/2024

This day.

On repeat.

Over & over again.

That’s all I ask.

Cheeky words from the cherubs themselves;
“Where do I even begin to put into words how much having Leish apart of my day was my favourite part of the whole experience.

Leisha is more than a wedding coordinator — I felt like I had a bridesmaid, best friend, stand in husband and hype girl in her.

I contacted Leish after I had a horrible experience with a venue I picked & I knew I needed her after one phone call.

I can’t speak highly enough of her & the difference she made on my day, she took over 6 weeks before our wedding & I didn’t have to worry about a thing from there.”

Amba & Tom ~ one for the ages 🫶

Wedding Coordinator |
Photographer/Celebrant |
Florist |
Venue |
Stylist |
Entertainment |
Hair & MUA |
Cake Maker |
Event Hire |

19/01/2024

As the cheeky little (not so little, it’s huuuge) wedding season is fast approaching, there’s lots to get sorted.

The last minute run-around for all of your bits & pieces, phone calls from family & just keeping on top of your day to day lives.

In the lead up to your big day there is bound to be requests for a copy of your RUNSHEET or WEDDING DAY TIMELINE or EVENT ORDER or whatever it is your vendor, venue or overly helpful aunty wants to call it…

This can be daunting for those who aren’t wedding wired…

What on earth is it? How am I supposed to even start? When should we do photos or speeches? When can we fit in some other weird & wonderful idea to set our day apart from the rest?

LET ME HELP YOU!

For someone like myself who is wedding bound on the reg & written a sh*t tonne of running orders, you betcha bottom dollar I can do it with my eyes closed (ok, maybe one eye open, I need to see the computer screen silly!)

Grab a bottle of bubbly, a comfy spot on the couch, get excited, let’s nut it out!

Follow the link www.chameleondirective.com/run-sheetrevival
~ book now ~ we both know your big day is just around the corner! 🥳

18/12/2023

Feast your eyes on the ridiculously gorgeous, kind-hearted, fun-loving, wild, truly breathtaking beauties that are & 🪩🎂

An all nighter backyard party with a sprinkle of fun, colour popping garden soirée they want? Then my friends… that is exactly what they shall get!

Here’s what they had to say about yours truly;
“We love Leisha so bloody much!! She made our day the most perfect, seamless, stress free, biggest party ever. She is such a vibe to have around and takes care of everything single little thing. She goes above and beyond and we couldn’t be more grateful to have had her.
BIG SLAY x”

Big slay, baby! Big friggin’ slay! 🤙🫶

Photo cred to the magic hands of

31/10/2023

Marianne & Alex ~ Unforgettable

This day was perfectly imperfect, we battled some unforeseen circumstances & a bunch of hurdles to see this day through but to this day I have never forgotten the raw emotional & gratitude we shared to experience it all together.

I say it time & time again & I’ll shout it from the mountain tops - I’m so damn lucky to do this work with such incredible souls!

It brings a tear to my eye just reading their review…

“Leisha!! I’ve been constantly thinking about our day and how incredible it was. Every life-changing memory is thanks to you and all of the work you did for us behind the scenes. I am blown away by your positivity throughout the venue stresses, the strength and leadership it took to calm us down in the toughest moments, and overall your incredibly generous and kind heart, taking the time to make every detail perfect. Thank you for saving our wedding day and for making it the best day of my life. I was able to focus on all the beautiful and life affirming moments thanks to your organisational (and... Wrangling) skills. Whenever I felt unsure of how to handle something, you were there to help. On a personal level, you are such a joy to be around and that energy really makes the biggest difference. You’re an absolute gem and I have you to thank for the most life-changing and love filled day of my life. Thank you, we’ll remember what you did for us forever. 10/10 legend.”

📸 Captured beautifully by the genius

31/10/2023

When Maccas is life…

Shonnie & Robbie knew they wanted to involve both their sweet boy, Hugo & some scrum-diddli-umptious nuggies on their big day. So instead of killing their dreams, we made it happen & boy was it fabulous!!
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Check out what they had to say about yours truly…

“We used Leisha to plan our dream wedding and she absolutely killed it! She brought our vision to life in a way we never would have expected. Unfortunately she was struck down with an illness the day of our wedding but everything was so meticulously organised that this wasn’t an issue at all! She called to check in with vendors and even sent a colleague to support with day of tasks. Thank you, Leish!”

Still so sad to have missed this day, but so incredibly lucky I got to spend 18months by your side making your dreams come true! 🫶

📸 Photo creds |

27/10/2023

Goodness, gracious, me!!!

Do yourselves a favour & dazzle your eyes on these loving AF words from the beautiful Shanna & Nik ~

“We trusted Leisha to coordinate a very special day in our lives, and she made magic happen! She is so much more than your average wedding planner/coordinator/stylist. She will bring her all to you and your wedding; her personality, her sense of humour, her wizardry with organisation, and her genuine love of love. She is your ultimate hype girl, trusted advisor, go-to for everything, and an absolute crowd-pleaser. Do yourself a favour and book Leisha, she will have you smiling, laughing and happy-crying all day!”

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Wedding Coordinator |
Photographer | .with.mel
Band |
Celebrant |
Styling & Florist |
Caterers | .catering
Stationery & Signage |
Hair & MUA |
Venue |
The Dress |

09/05/2023

Throughout my time in this incredibly beautiful industry surrounded by love, laughter & moments of celebration I've learned that people will often forget what you once said… people may forget what you did, the blood, sweat & tears you put in… but people will never ever forget how you made them feel!

Much like those you choose to stand beside you on your wedding day — there is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship & the feeling it evokes. 🫶

The same goes for your team of vendors. We’re right there with you — getting you through every emotion, every hurdle, every decision, every triumph & every pop of the champagne bottle!

Make sure you book & spend your day with people that resonate with you, just as much as your dearest & dearest — it’s your day & you deserve to feel completely supported.

📸 Captured //

03/05/2023

Ｒａｉｎ， Ｈａｉｌ ｏｒ Ｓｈｉｎｅ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Unpredictable weather is probably the number one stressor for most couples.. there’s nothing quite like a little bitta rain during an outside wedding to get the team into damage control.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s worth noting that it’s actually a photographers dream to capture a wedding on a cloudy day, rather than direct sunshine. Not to mention, after the rain has passed, the colours surrounding you are much more vibrant & it leaves behind fresh greenery that’s both glossy & rich —not even kidding!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s some tips to handle the weather on your big day;⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 & 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞..⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Oh, & gumboots!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you are stuck for ideas when it comes to finding a suitable rainy day back up plan, let’s tee up a call. With a database of venues, marquee suppliers & a vast amount of wet weather experience behind me, I can absolutely find the best option available for you. 🫶

28/04/2023

GEORGIA & BEN 🫶

Pure elegance, luxury and romance — a timeless wedding day for the ages.

With flowers soaring the rafters, speeches that filled the room with belly laughs and a dance floor that never stopped — it’d have to be one of my favourites to date.

These beautiful humans were an unstoppable team, making plans & stopping at nothing to keep each other & their families happy. Now Georgia & Ben have a gorgeous little bubba and another piece of the love puzzle to top it all off. How bloody special!

📸 Photo cred // Gui Jorge Photography

26/04/2023

PICTURE THIS… You’ve hired a killer vendor team — likely a caterer, a venue, a DJ & photographer among others.

You may be thinking, “they’re seasoned pros, they got me!”

Well, the caterer, venue, DJ & photographer are like important crew members on a ship, but you need a captain to navigate & sail the ship in the right direction.

Let me explain… the caterer, venue, DJ & photographer will be busy executing the crucial job you hired them to do — feeding the guests, keeping the facilities clean & private, playing amazing music & taking the perfect snaps, but they won’t have the time to exclusively focus on YOU & make sure the ship is sailing in the right direction.

This is where a wedding coordinator comes in! Consider me your shoulder to cry on, your new BFF, bag holder, safety pin provider, timeline extraordinaire, dress-fixer-upper’er, ultimate hype & the list goes on!

📸 Ben Howland

13/03/2023

FACT; Ya gal loves the d-floor. ✨

There’s a bucket tonne of fun, fabulous & forever moments that as your wedding coordinator I fall in love with, but without a doubt, the minute a good tune starts playing, whether someone’s on the d-floor or not - you can guarantee I’m busting moves!

I’m the biggest hype - yours & all of your wedding guests - I’ll get them up out of their seats & right into their dancing shoes! Hell, I might even start a dance battle with your oldies. 💃

Let’s dance!

📸 Photo cred //
Brooke Art Studio Photography
& Stories With Mel

01/02/2023

A huuuuge way to add weight to your wedding ceremony & make it a true reflection of who you are as a couple is to include the squad who helped shape you into the gosh darn yew beaut humans you are today. 

Your families, & of course the friends that feel like family, know you better than anyone else - like, almost more than you know yourself!

It’s so friggin important to have people around you that make you feel calm & happy throughout your wedding journey, than to have perfectly matching wedding parties that “look great in photos” but don’t show-up & give you the emotional support you need when the nerves roll in.

Jacob’s entourage knows what up - hugs, laughs & a full beer for their main man all damn day! 🫶

📸 snap cred //

06/12/2022

GUESS WHAT?! 🎉

Voting is open for the HUNTER VALLEY & NEWCASTLE - Wedding Industry Awards™ 2022!

If you are one of my incredible Newlywed Couples who were married after 31st December 2021, then you are eligible to cast a vote in the 2022 Wedding Industry Awards™. I would super duper appreciate your support in putting ya gal forward as one of your TOP 5 Wedding Suppliers for your Wedding Day!

Big ole thanks in advance for your incredible support. Simply Click on the LINK and follow the instructions: https://bit.ly/3u5576C

Do not forget to Vote for the other amazing Wedding Vendors that made your day the bestest everrrr!

VOTING CLOSES: Friday, 9th December 2022 @ 12:00 pm


P.S your wedding date must be after 31.12.2021

📸 Photo by the amazing Amy Allen Creative Co