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The Harvest Blog
Photographer Finch&Oak
Event Planning The Events Lounge
Event Styling Lilywillow Designs
Ceremony Venue Boomerang Farm
Gold Coast Celebrant: Ian Cowling
Wedding Cake: Kelly Hancock
Stationery Woodland Press
Flowers Elyssium Blooms
Make-up SallyR Make-up Artist
Bridal Gown Grace Loves Lace
Bridesmaids’ Dresses ASOS
Shoes Vivienne Westwood Anglomania for Melissa Lady Dragon
Suits ASOS
Engagement Ring My Jewellery Shop
Wedding Bands My Jewellery Shop
With Downtown Abbey trending on screens, a British influence has seeped into the wedding sphere for 2015 – think high teas, garden parties and a plethora of vintage decor. Rather than follow the flow of this emerging trend, Peachey Pie added their own spin with a British Colonial styled shoot full of dark timber, tropical foliage, canvas director chairs and delicate china, made even more luxe with hints of tarnished gold. These fine elements were harnessed in the amazing photography by Ivy Road Photography. This is but another installation of what the up-and-coming The Wedding Harvest has to offer.
CREDITS:
Planning/styling: Peachey Pie
Cake: The Cake That Ate Paris
Event hire: Lovestruck
Photography: Ivy Road Photography
Flowers: The French Petal
Gold cutlery: Gold Wedding Hire
Stationery: Vignette
Film: Roost Film Co
Venue: Gurragawee
Entertainment: Miss Renee Simone
Hair + Makeup: Ave Belle
Dress: The Wild Romantic
Model: Jacqueline Reid
Homebodii is a dreamy inspired, one-stop sleepwear and intimates brand. Perfect for boudoir photoshoots and beyond.
Homebodii is Australia's leading bridal robe specialist with a beautiful collection designed to adorn the blushing bride and her bridesmaids on her wedding day.
From the premise of creating feminine with a touch-of-glamour bridal robes and sleepwear, Homebodii is a mood-boosting collection that makes sense through its seamless use of its signature florals, unique patterns and elegance.
Contact
Homebodii - Ingrid Bonnor
Email: mail@homebodii.com
Phone: 0755291973
Studio Address: Unit 3-25 Gateway Drive
Biggera Waters 4216 QLD 4216
www.homebodii.com
www.facebook.com/Homebodii
http://instagram.com/homebodii
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEl9VJp_P6brM8MD3YNozLA/videos
Having the perfect hair, skin and makeup for your wedding day is something that every bride dreams about. However, there is a lot of preparation and planning that needs to be considered before your special day. We have spoken to one of our very talented Harvest vendors, hair and makeup artist Aleisha from Studio Eleven. She has some great tips and tricks to help you feel and look beautiful on your wedding day.
Hair Care
We recommend getting a haircut or trim 6 weeks out from your day for your hair to look its best. If you want the illusion of thick, long, luscious hair, hair extensions or a hairpiece is a great option. It would be best to talk to your hair stylist and organize this approximately 3 weeks out from the day. If you are planning on colouring your hair before your wedding day, it is best to do this about 1 week before, so that it has some time to settle and look its best.
Skin Care
Preparing your skin for your wedding day is a very important step that can be looked over by many brides. Your skincare preparation can determine how your makeup looks and sits on your skin on the day. These preparations should start about 10 weeks out from your wedding day and continue through to the lead up of your big day. Facials, microdermabrasion treatments and moisturizing are your number one priorities to ensure your complexion is looking its best. Using paw paw or lip balm on your lips every day will prepare your lips for that important first kiss! Completing this step will also ensure that any lipstick or gloss will last a lot longer on your lips. Another optional step is a natural spray tan; this can give your skin an even complexion and the glow every bride wants on their wedding day.
Make Up
Choosing a make up look to suit your wedding, your dress and your personality is a major step in your preparations. We highly recommend speaking to a professional and having a make up trial before your day to ensure that you are 100% happy with your look on the day.
This styled session is set in an industrial backdrop with a crisp, white palette and moody lighting - the perfect contrast to highlight the key decorative elements. Styled by CL Weddings and Events and photographed by Bushturkey Studio, this shoot is but a taste of what's to come at The Wedding Harvest. Tickets on sale now!
CREDITS:
Photography: Bushturkey Studio
Concept design + styling: CL Weddings and Events
Flowers: Twig + Grace
Stationary: Cass Dellar Designs
Makeup: Rococo Makeup Artistry
Hair: The Beauty Case
Cake: The Cake That Ate Paris
Dress: The Wild Romantic
We are so excited to have White Magazine on board at The Wedding Harvest!
Today we are all about their incredible new Autumn issue which has just hit the shelves.
In this issue White Magazine are celebrating everything eco and embracing earthy tones, organic products, natural fabrics and woods – the perfect theme for an Autumn edition. It has been swept up in the autumn breeze, catering all of the pages to this misty and beautiful season with an array of fashion, products and stories that evoke a natural, earthy vibe.
You can purchase the new issue here;
http://www.whitemagazine.com.au/shop/issue-27/
White+White weddings and events produce impeccably orchestrated, visually stunning weddings.
Renowned for being at the forefront of the wedding industry, they pride themselves on their outstanding professionalism, extensive industry knowledge and desire for perfection. Planning a wedding without assistance can be daunting, especially when working around busy work schedules and social calendars. White+White work with couples to manage every aspect of their wedding, ensuring they remain stress free and enjoy their big day.
Based in Brisbane and Sydney, White+White love planning weddings for QLD and NSW couples and with their new destinations arm, planning services are more accessible to couples nationally and internationally.
White+White planning and coordination services don’t finish at the end of the aisle. They also orchestrate unique corporate events and personal celebrations. From parties, to engagements and corporate events, White+White ensures your event is truly memorable.
Company name: White+White Weddings and Events
Contact person: Danielle White
Email: danielle@whitewhite.com.au
Website: whitewhite.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitewhiteco
Instagram:@whitewhiteweddings
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/whitewhiteco/
Contact phone: 07 3257 7134
Address: 2/30 Light St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006
Photos supplied: Jules + Robbie || Private Property, Brisbane
Photographer credit: Studio Impressions.
In celebration of our Samantha Wills VIP tipi tickets going on sale this week, we took ten with Samantha to ask her some very important questions…..
For this years Wedding Harvest we have come together with some great brands to bring you an amazing gift bag! If you are lucky enough to be one of the first 300 brides through the door on Saturday the 28th of March you will receive this goodie filled gift bag. Some of the brands you will find in your gift bag include; White Magazine, Byron Bay Cookie Company, Sukin Skincare and WotNot Organic Skincare.
We are so excited to shine the spotlight today on one of our talented Harvest vendors - AVIdeas!
This forward-thinking team has the ability to transform a blank canvas into a STUNNING and ambient celebration with their innovative and unique lighting installations, creative design concepts and project management skills.
Read on for an insight into what you can expect from AVIdeas, and how they can create a truly unforgettable wedding experience for you. We are completely inspired and cannot wait to see them showcase their incredible work at the Harvest!
From Chris & Greg at AVIdeas...
Delivering stunning, unique, stress free wedding experiences for you is AVIdeas number one priority.
From festoons to uplights, from budlights to lamp shades uplights and hanging bulbs – we LOVE lighting.
We are the specialists in discovering your vision and bringing it to life in any venue or environment. Our expert team of lighting design and styling professionals have worked on hundreds of weddings and corporate events all around the world and are on the cutting edge of the latest trends and technology available for your wedding.
Every couple is different and that is why we approach each event with the aim of discovering what it is that’s most important to you. Utilizing our experience, we then design that perfect look - giving you complete confidence that everything will be executed with perfection on your big day.
Great Lighting To Give Your Wedding The “WOW” Factor
We approach styling from a holistic view that requires careful attention to detail to ensure an authentic experience, which is both stunning and functional. We look at the whole environment, the entrance area, the main function room and dancefloor experiences.
Utilizing innovative lighting features is critical to everything we do at AVIdeas - not only to create the right ambience and mood, but also to disguise or highlight architectural features of the venue or environment to seamlessly blend with the overall theme.
When planning any aspect of your wedding, we get to know your venue inside out.
When looking for venues be sure to ask questions like,
-What control do you have of the room lights, are they fluro or warm white.
-Do they dim, can you turn them off, how much time do you have to set up and packup after the evening. - - What is the Loading Dock access like and can we hang anything from the roof, is there any rigging points in the roof.
From here our creative stylist can deliver a range of themes from vintage to classic, bespoke, glam, to corporate or complete custom themes to suit your needs. We have a large inventory of one-off and unique furniture, lighting effects and props, and if we don’t have the piece you want, we have the contacts and industry connections to source it all or even build it for your big day.
Complete Wedding Planning and Management
We provide creative lighting design and installation, venue styling, audio visual management, staging and theme development and much more to give you complete confidence your wedding experience will run smoothly and leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.
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To discover more of what we have to offer and ask any questions you may have, please contact us in whatever format suits you best.
You can have confidence that AVIdeas will deliver a stunning, creative and seamless wedding experience.
Website: www.weddinglighting.com.au
Email: info@avideas.com.au
Facebook: /avideas
Instagram: @avideas_corporate
Phone: 07 33567518
Check out the gallery below for more of AVIdeas INCREDIBLE work. You can also chat to the team in person at the Wedding Harvest! x
Ceremony Venue: Osteria, Casuarina
Reception Venue: Osteria, Casuarina
Girl's Accommodation: La Maison Pacifique
Boys Accommodation: Cotton Beach
Jewellery: Samantha Wills
Bride's Dress: Casey Tanswell Designs
Photo Booth: The Photo Booth Guys
Entertainment: Sarah Head Music & Bure Godwin DJ
Video/Film: Joseph Willis
Hair: Elina Valttila
Transport: Blissful Dubs Wedding Kombi
Marquee: Stretch Bedouin
Celebrant: Inspired Ceremonies Elisha Salkeld
Cake: Sweet at Ferry Road Markets
Hire: Little Grey Station
Florist: Moss N Stone
Makeup: Jodie Lee Makeup to the Stars
Stationery is one element of your wedding that can be truly, one hundred percent individual. We love seeing stationery that is a true reflection of the happy couple - your personalities should shine through the paper. There are so many options available to customise your stationery, with a never ending range of colours, textures, materials and typography... and the list goes on!
We spoke with one of our favourite Harvest vendors Cass from Cass Deller Designs, to gain insight into her top tips for choosing your wedding stationery.
Why is it so important to have a professional stationery designer on board?
If you are looking for something unique for your wedding, its imperative to engage a professional designer to be able to capture the essence of you and your wedding into your gorgeous stationery.
Your stationery is the first glimpse into your wedding from your guests point of view, so its always wonderful to create an amazing first impression and leave your guests with an idea of what to expect….without giving too much away! A professional stationery designer can also take your beautiful design from your invitations right through to all of your wedding day items.
How far in advance should I book my stationery?
Ideally you should book in your stationery design no less than 6 weeks out from when you are wishing to send them out. As a guide, you should send your Save the Date’s 6 months prior to your wedding date, and you should send your Invitations no less than 2 months prior to your wedding date. If you are having a destination wedding, or inviiting guests from overseas, you should give as much notice as possible.
How much of my budget should I set aside for stationery?
This can really depend on how many guests you are having at your wedding, and how elaborate your wedding theme is. Depending on how large your wedding is, and how many items you would like for your stationery, you would be looking between $1500 - $3000 on average.
To make the process a little clearer and easier for couples (you have enough to worry about when planning a wedding) I have just launched a price list and order form function on my website which allows you to view my custom stationery prices, and complete the order form, in which you will receive an obligation free quote. I have also recently added 5 ‘ready-to-go’ stationery sets to my collection (and growing), which again, you can order directly from my website.
What kinds of trends are you seeing at the moment in terms of stationery design?
Hand Calligraphy and watercolour illustrations are extremely popular with me at the moment, which I love. Its so refreshing to see couples requesting bright watercolour blooms, combined with striking gold calligraphy! It really sends a statement to their guests when they receive something so different and beautiful.
I really try to see my designs as a work of art, which I am creating especially for a magical occasion, and which can be carried through to all areas of their wedding. Gold foiling is also a big hit at the moment, and leaves a gorgeous impression on the paper.
What is the most rewarding part of being a stationery designer?
Working with brides and grooms, in the happiest times of their lives. Weddings are such a positive and fun occasion (although sometimes stressful) and I just love designing something that reflects this magical time in their lives. Hearing positive feedback to my designs is another reason why I keep doing what I do.
You can view more stunning work from Cass via her website, or see her in person at The Wedding Harvest! x
Check out our gallery below for more design inspiration from Cass, and our tips for choosing the perfect design to reflect your day.
This gorgeous suite is ideal for romantic & sophisticated couples wanting to introduce a touch of glam to their day. We recommend pairing with gold cutlery, luscious flowers and crystal cut glassware.
This super dreamy suite is perfect for ocean-loving couples. Stunning for a beachside wedding paired with white cane furniture and organic textures.
This tropical suite is a great reflection of fun, adventurous couples. Pair with natural linen and bold, bright florals!
Perfect for a relaxed couple envisaging a bohemian styled day. Pair with an organic colour scheme and lots of natural textures!
We have been so inspired lately by the trends we are seeing in terms of floral design. Did you know that being in the presence of flowers has actually been proven to directly contribute to your levels of happiness, energy and enthusiasm?! It has been so refreshing to see floral styling being embraced wholeheartedly by brides who understand the amazing ambience and impact that can be created by gorgeous flowers.
With so much inspiration it can be overwhelming when the time comes to organise your wedding flowers. We spoke to the always lovely Nicole from Stem Design, to get her invaluable insight into the current floral trends, budgeting and planning for your day.
Why is it so important to have a professional floral stylist on board?
N: Flowers can take the styling of any event to the next level. They are the most important 'soft furnishing' you can add to your day.
Almost every bride will carry flowers on her wedding day. Your bouquet will be in more then half of all of your wedding photos, so you want them to be the best representation of your style and personality.
Good quality is not only about the flowers themselves. You want to choose a florist that is also great at working with colour, texture, seasonality and design. That way your flowers will become an integral part of your whole look and the atmosphere for the entire day, from your ceremony through to your reception, will be cohesive.
At what stage of my wedding should I book my florist?
If you are a true lover of all things floral, and flowers will play a big part in your wedding day, it is a good idea to get in as early as possible with your chosen florist.
Like all good wedding vendors, your florist can book out well in advance of your day, so it is best to start a dialogue with them as soon as you can.
It can be helpful to have your venues and gowns chosen first, then we can recommend florals that will work perfectly with your chosen space and dress style/fabric, but this isn't an absolute must.
What kind of costs are involved/ how much of my budget should I set aside for my wedding flowers?
There is no golden rule with costings for weddings, especially with wedding flowers. They may be a priority for some and not for others. We find that our brides tend to work on a 10% ratio when it comes to budgeting for there florals. This is a percentage of your overall wedding budget. I.e, if your wedding budget were $50,000, your flowers would sit at approximately $5,000.00.
Items that are usually included for your 10% spend include, your bridal party flowers - bouquets and buttonholes, and ceremony and reception flowers.
This figure can change for any number of reasons. For example, if you have a larger then average bridal party, or if you have a large guest list with the intention of using florals throughout your styling, or you wish to heavily feature flowers at your ceremony, this can alter your final spend. Flower varieties are also widely priced differently based on availability and type. There are many variables, but the 10% guide is a good starting point to work from. It is important also to be honest with your suppliers. We can hang flowers from every surface in sight but we like to be realistic about what you love and what you would like to spend for your day.
What kind of trends are you seeing at the moment in terms of flower arrangements?
People are no longer scared of using colour. In fact it seems to be the brighter the better at the moment. Brides are choosing to carry bright and bold colour combinations as opposed to the traditional all white bouquet.
Ceremony trends have really moved towards freestanding feature florals, like arbours decorated with flowers and reception florals including floral backdrops and floral canopies are also very popular for 2015/2016.
Many of our couples are being a little more strategic with their budgets as well when planning for their reception flowers. Instead of adding lots of smaller vessels through out the venue for dry bars, coffee tables, dining tables etc, they seem to prefer larger feature pieces. This gives your room styling greater visual impact, and is especially noticeable in your photos.
What is the most rewarding part of being a floral stylist?
The people we meet is by far the most rewarding part of this career.
I love working with flowers and love creating something new every week but the main reason I continue with the late nights and very early mornings, is because I love helping people achieve the look they have for their day.
Be sure to stop by and say hello to Nicole at The Wedding Harvest - it's safe to say we are a little obsessed with her work!
Love, the Harvest team x
We are absolutely thrilled to introduce one of our favourite brands Samantha Wills to The Wedding Harvest!
The Wedding Harvest is excited to reveal 'The Wedding Harvest Luxury VIP Tent by Samantha Wills' - a VIP tent where brides and visitors will get to enjoy a stylish space, sipping champagne served by waiters, a fabulous door prize, goodie bag filled with an amazing array of vendor products , a special delicacy treat and mini workshops through the day.
We are constantly inspired and captivated by the luxurious bohemian jewels from the SW collection, (especially on beautiful brides!) and cannot wait to reveal more details about the luxury VIP tent in the lead up to the day. In the meantime, be inspired by the stunning Samantha Wills Bridal Collection which you can view here.
Love, The Harvest team x
Lately in the Wedding Harvest office we have found ourselves dreaming about honeymoon destinations, and where some of the hot spots are to visit around the World. We narrowed it down to our top 6 picks to get you thinking.
What better way to cap off a beautiful wedding, than to have a dream honeymoon booked.
Enjoy,
The Harvest Team x
1. Santorini, Greece
The spectacular and glamorous island of Santorini is a perfect destination for your honeymoon. There is so much to discover with its rich history, magnificent architecture and beautiful scenery. Watching the sunset over the turquoise blue sea and breathtaking volcano backdrop will be a memory you will never forget.
2. Bora Bora, Tahiti
The south pacific island of Bora Bora is the definition of a picture perfect honeymoon destination. With its incredible tropical scenery and private overwater bungalow's it ... romance. You can spend your days relaxing on a white sand beach, cycling along the pretty coastal road, horseback riding along lush mountain trails, snorkelling in the crystal clear ocean or cruising Bora Bora's tranquil lagoon.
3. Kyoto, Japan
The picturesque city of Kyoto nestled in scenic forested hills and bustles with amazing Japanese culture. Explore the 17 UNESCO world heritage sites, beautiful temples, gardens, museums, markets and incredible scenery. Japan is unique and romantic destination and a great option if planning a honeymoon on a budget.
4. Bali, Indonesia
Bali is one of Asia's most exotic and romantic honeymoon destinations, with stunning beaches and ancient culture. Discover the natural beauty of the volcanic mountains, lush green forests, ancient temples and unexplored getaways that will leave you speechless. It is also the perfect luxury location for a couple on a budget.
5. Whitsundays, Australia
Romantic sunsets over crystal clear waters and moonlit nights under swaying palm trees make the Whitsunday Islands a truly memorable honeymoon destination. There are an abundance of treasures to discover and activities to do as the Whitsundays consists of 74 islands. These islands are also sheltered by one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. This destination is perfect for any couple that want to stay close to home and save money on travel costs.
6. Paris, France
When could there possibly be a better time to travel to the city of love than for your honeymoon? Paris is home to one of the world's most romantic languages and most delicious cuisines. The city itself is said to be a work of art with such esteemed structures to see such as, the Louvre, L'Arc de Triomphe, the twelfth century Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris and of course the stunning and world renowned Eiffel Tower.
Your wedding is one of the most important and memorable days of your entire life. Planning a wedding is a whole lot of work and can be completely overwhelming (especially when you consider that the average couple spends over 200 hours planning their day!)
The solution? Hiring a professional wedding planner!
We spoke with Cassie & Jess from Main Event Weddings, to discover why having a planner on board is such a great investment.
What exactly is the role of a wedding planner?
C&J: We are stylists, organisers, forward thinkers, industry savvy, and most importantly, motivated to create the ultimate, stress free and memorable wedding experience.
‘All things weddings’ is our inspiration, so if it has a wedding bell attached to it, we shall take care of it for you. Here at Main Event Weddings, our experienced planners offer complete planning and coordination services. We work with you on every detail from suppliers to venues. We’ll then be there on the day to oversee that each of those details are executed with perfection - from sunrise, until the very last dance.
Whether you see your wedding outdoors in a paddock, or in the finest of restaurants, overseas in a tropical destination, or in your very own home, Main Event Weddings offer the services and facilities to ensure your requests are met with creativity, practicality & with a guaranteed level of service from all parties concerned.
Why is it so important to have a professional wedding planner on board?
Planning a wedding can be stressful at times. We are here to take away the stress and ensure you have the wedding of your dreams! We know all the tricks of the trade, from picking the perfect cake, to designing delicate invitations, we are there to assist and guide you each step of the way. Throughout this process we make it our duty to communicate your vision to all who are involved. There is a lot unsaid that goes into planning your wedding, we are here to alleviate that stress and groundwork from you.
At what stage of my wedding should I hire a wedding planner?
From 12 months prior to your wedding we commence your planning experience. We get an idea from you as to what kind of wedding you are looking for - be it indoors, outdoors, simple, or a progressive style inclusive of varied locations for the activities throughout the day/night. With your look and feel in mind, we help you find the best services for your day!
What kind of costs are involved/ how much of my budget should I set aside for this?
We cater to your budget. We offer many different services and variations of planning packages to suit you. We are involved as much or as little as you want and are here to help construct your perfect day within a price bracket that you can handle.
What is the most rewarding part of being a wedding planner?
At Main Event Weddings, we fell in love-with-love, and have witnessed what falling in love means to others. We imagine and dream of all-things-weddings just like every other girl in this world. We dream about your wedding, about your day, about your Main Event Wedding. Capturing your creativity, your style, your passion & your love through styling, planning, coordinating & by simply being there. Our passion for your dream wedding is built on us being with you each step of the way, to create your love story. At Main Event Weddings we get to witness and be apart of the meaning of love everyday, what could be more rewarding?
You can view more of Main Event Weddings beautiful work here, or meet the team in person at The Wedding Harvest! x
We are so excited to release our series of min-workshops in an effort to support the talent of the up & coming wedding supplier community.
Our first workshop will be focussed on new wedding photographers, and assisting them to grow their skills and their wedding portfolio at the same time. This workshop will feature beautiful styled areas, as well as a bridal model for portrait photography.
DATE :: Thursday, 19th February 2015.
VENUE :: Ewingsdale Hall, William Flick Lane, Byron Bay
TIME :: 4:00pm - 6:30pm (NSW time)
WORKSHOP COST :: $250
This workshop will include;
- Introduction, welcome and briefing from Kristy from Figtree Wedding Photography.
- A range of styled areas, wedding props and bridal locations to photograph. All attendees will be guided through each space with in depth detail on photographing the spaces.
- Free time to photograph the spaces at leisure with support from Figtree Wedding Photography.
- Full copyright of all images taken, with credit to suppliers.
- Limited to 12 spaces to ensure one on one time.
A brief rundown of how the day will look;
3:45pm - Arrival.
4:00pm - Welcome. This will include a camera briefing with Figtree Wedding Photography, and how the day will run and tips on how it will be photographed.
4:15pm- Walk through of the styled spaces. With demonstrations on 'how to' photograph each space and detail, including settings, camera lenses etc. This will also include a small session on bridal model posing with a bride. This will include an interactive Q&A session.
5:15pm - Each space will be open to your creativity, so it is your time to make your way around and build your wedding portfolio.
6:15pm - Free time, networking, refreshments served.
6:30pm - Session is complete.
Confirmed suppliers on the day will be;
Furniture Hire - Hampton Event Hire
Styling - Little Gray Station
Photography assistance - Figtree Wedding Photography
Cake - Rebellyous Cake Company
Stationery - Cass Deller Design
Location - Ewingsdale Hall
With more suppliers to be confirmed.
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT SIMPLY CLICK HERE.
Limited to 12 places only. We have 4 positions currently remaining.
Selecting the perfect wedding photographer can be a daunting and overwhelming task, but there are ways to make sure that you walk away comfortable and happy with your decision.
Here are my tips on how to make this happen.
1. Set a style expectation, before your budget.
When you start to search for a photographer you will find that they range anywhere from $500 to $10,000. So it is important to set a certain budget level, but at the same time don’t let yourself be governed by it.
Generally with photography, you get what you pay for. Be it experience, quality, on the day knowledge, and after market products and service.
It is important to look around at styles you like before coming up with your budget. Look at pricing for that particular style and the calibre of photographers that you like. Then, only spend what you feel comfortable with for your coverage. It might mean reducing your photographer’s hours to get someone that you really, really like.
If you can’t afford the style of photography you really like, look at changing your date to an off-peak season.
2. Ask your photographer lots of questions.
This is probably one of the biggest investments you will make on the day, so go to your meeting/skype date or phone chat prepared. Here is a list of questions that I would set aside to bring up;
- How long have you been a wedding photographer?
- Do you work with an assistant, or have back up camera gear?
- Do we receive the high-resolution copyright after the day?
- What are your payments terms?
- What happens if something happens and you can’t make it on the day?
- Will they be the photographer on the day?
- What is included in the package, and are there any additional costs to think about?
- Do they have some full weddings that they can show you from start to finish?
3. Make sure you get along.
You will be spending the better part of the day with your chosen photographer/s. Make sure you click, and will enjoy having them around.
4. Plan ahead
Good photographers can book out 12-18 months in advance. Some also only take on a limited number of weddings per year. So as soon as you set your date start to research which photographers you like and start to put the feelers out.
Take your time researching and looking for a photographer to suit your style and your day. There are so many fabulous photographers out there, so make sure that one of them is part of your wedding team!
Good luck,
Kristy x
Kristy is based on the Tweed Coast and covers weddings from the Sunshine Coast to Bryon Bay, and around Australia. You can view her work here – www.figtreepictures.com.
Require a stylist for your wedding, engagement party or event in Brisbane, Gold Coast or Byron Bay?Well, Little Gray Station can assist you with styling your event or provide you with boutique furniture, décor and prop hire.
Little Gray Station has styled countless weddings and events over the years, and have devised three helpful wedding styling packages for you. We offer a full styling service, an on the day setup or a package that allows you to do most of the styling whilst we assist with pulling it all together.
Our passion is creating timeless weddings that are unique and personal to each individual couple we work with. We can create your ultimate "pinterest" wedding OR we can work with our own and your own vision and create something new, fresh and personal.
Here is what some of our clients say about us:
Meika & Morgan, August 2013, Mirra Brisbane: We could not more highly recommend the team from Little Gray Station. Judi and her team provided exceptional quality in styling our wedding in Brisbane. With our relaxed consultations, you captured all our ideas and understood the styling we wanted for our special day. In particular, we loved that you provided us with a fantastic mood-board and styling pack and we felt absolutely confident in your suggestions and innovations to add to our look – they were amazing and something that added a uniqueness to our wedding that made the entire event!
Andrea & Steve, 16th May, Osteria: What a pleasure it was to work with Judi and her team at Little Gray Station! We had a fairly hazy vision of how we'd like our day to be, but Judi took our ideas and turned them into reality! What a perfect day it was! I can't recommend these guys enough - everyone should have a 'Little Gray Station' wedding!
Stacey & Andre, May 2014, Woodlands of Marburg: ‘We could not be more grateful to Judi, Nicole and the Little Gray Station team for putting together our big day. From venues through to place cards and napkins, Judi had amazing ideas that reflected all the things we loved. No idea or request was too big for Little Gray Station and we could not have asked for more enthusiastic, wonderful (and talented!!!) people to work with for our wedding. We are so thankful for all the support and help we received in the months leading up to our wedding, along with all the sweet, thoughtful touches that made our day really special and personal (too many to name!) We honestly could not have wished for anything more for our day, the LGS team made everything so beautifully perfect’
Photos by Byron Loves Fawn / styled by Little Gray Station
Photo by Byron Loves Fawn / styled by Little Gray Station
Photo by Byron Loves Fawn / styled by Little Gray Station
Photo by Tim Coulson / styled by Little Gray Station
Photo by Tim Coulson / styled by Little Gray Station
Photo by Byron Loves Fawn / styled by Little Gray Station
Photo by Figtree Wedding Photography / styled by Little Gray Station
Connect with Little Gray Station
Web: www.littlegraystation.com
Email: style@littlegraystation.com
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There is something unforgettable about a truly beautiful wedding cake. Whether it be an ombre ruffled cake, a rustic naked cake spilling with berries and buttercream, or a colourful fondant cake decorated with fresh flowers, there are so many different options in terms of design, flavor, texture and colour. Your wedding cake should reflect you and your partner, look beautiful, and of course taste delicious!
We had a chat with the lovely Bree from The Cake That Ate Paris (one of our talented Harvest Crop vendors!) who revealed all the details you should know in order to plan your dream wedding cake.
How far in advance should I book my cake artist?
B: Usually about 8 months in advance will give us plenty of time to play and make sure you don’t miss out on a spot!
What is involved in a cake consultation?
B: We go through lots of pictures and look at all sorts of stencils/molds that we might use and colour combinations. Then is the best part… the cake tasting! I usually have about 6 or 7 different flavours to try on the day.
What kind of flavours can I choose from?
B: I can pretty much make any flavor, but some popular flavors are raspberry buttercream, banana buttercream, choc mint mud, apple cinnamon and coconut passionfruit just to name a few!
What kind of trends are you seeing at the moment in terms of cake design?
B: Lots of naked cakes! Rustic buttercream covered cakes with beautiful fresh flowers. I do love making sugar flowers through and the fondant covered cakes with masses of hand made sugar flowers are still a favourite.
What kind of costs are involved/ how much of my budget should I set aside for my cake?
B: It totally depends on how many people the cake needs to feed and also what kind of design you are after. For a cake to feed 80-100 people you should leave at least $1000.00 aside for the cake.
You can view more of Bree's work via her website here, or meet her in person at The Wedding Harvest! x
