With many couples finding love on dating apps, the concept of planning a wedding through a similar platform seems like a natural next step - yes? Enter The Best Wedding App! The Best Wedding App encourages couples to swipe right for their favored wedding vendors, just as they would for a prospective love match on a dating app. But it's not just about the swiping; it's about planning your wedding with ease, simplicity and convenience!

In this episode of cut the cake, we have the fabulous Charis White, an experienced wedding celebrant joining us who is also one of the founders of The Best Wedding App. We discuss exactly what The Best Wedding App offers not only couples, but also wedding vendors. How the app works when couples are matched with their chosen vendors. And what makes this app truly unique in the area of wedding directories. So, here is Charis from the Best Wedding App.

About The Best Wedding App + Charis White

The Best Wedding App is made with love by Charis White. Charis is a Melbourne based celebrant and has been in the wedding industry for over 15 years. Throughout her time in the wedding industry, she have discovered a lot of things about the industry, advertising, and the way couples plan their weddings.

With the Best Wedding App, Charis wanted to create a platform with a difference, so she hatched a plan to build a fun, modern and hassle-free app to streamline wedding planning for all budgets and help vendors grow their business without breaking the bank. After 3 years of working with top-notch developers to bring this dating style app to life, The Best Wedding App is finally here and it is the match-maker you never knew you needed.

Get the Best Wedding App
Website: https://www.thebestweddingapp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestweddingapp/

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

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Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

When you’re planning a wedding, it’s easy for the expenses to add up. At the end of the day, a wedding is a luxury and there are costs that come with having any type of event, big or small. But even so, whatever your budget is, there are ways to be savvy with you spend your money.

What's more, we have been involved in planning and delivering countless weddings so we have tips galore when it comes to being a Savvy Sally/ Sam and we want to share these with you in this special episode.

So hold on whilst we help you reflect on your biggest areas of expenditure, give you our thoughts on your must-haves and where not to scrimp & save and also, what you can potentially ditch as a whole! & some we know might surprise you!

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

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Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

In this episode of Cut The Cake we delve deep into the intricacies of wedding planning by tackling an array of questions submitted by you, our loyal listeners. Questions like, how do I chase my RSVPs without being annoying. What exactly is a micro wedding? What's better, a band or DJ?

And even the classic partner debate… Do we really have to navigate our wedding date around the AFL grand final? It’s another great round of questions so let’s not waste any time and get into today’s episode.

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

In the world of weddings, guestbooks have long been a staple for couples to capture the well-wishes and memories of their loved ones. However, in recent years there has been growing popularity for couples to move away from written guest books and incorporate an audio guestbook on their wedding day.

Today on Cut the Cake, we have the privilege of chatting with Liz, the co-founder of Off The Hook. Off the Hook is one of the OG audio guest book companies in Australia and prides themselves in offering audio guest books with no hidden costs, no cords ruining your wedding day style, and the largest colour range to choose from with 10 colours available.

We discuss with Liz the inspiration behind starting Off the Hook and how it helps couples create unforgettable memories on their special day. How their audio guestbooks work, from the recording process to the final product. And the benefits an audio guest book offers compared to traditional written guestbooks.

Off the Hook has established itself as a leading provider of audio guestbooks in Australia and continues to remain at the forefront of this innovative trend. We are so thrilled to bring this episode to you so without any further ado, here is Liz from Off The Hook.

Connect with Liz + Off the Hook

Website:offthehook.net.au
Instagram: @offthehook.au

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

If you haven’t heard of Panama Dining Room, we are sure you have seen its iconic arched windows pop up on your Instagram feed. Yes those windows are spectacular, but Panama Dining Room offers so much more than just that picture-perfect Instagram photo.

In this episode of "Cut the Cake," we are joined by Luke Stepsys, owner of Panama Dining Room; Luke shares his journey from being a chef to becoming a restaurateur and how he fell in love with Panama Dining Room at first sight. He explains the unique concept of the venue, which operates as both a restaurant and a bar, as well as a wedding venue and how this venue is one that has become beloved by Melbournians (and many international celebrities) and a much sought after place for couples to say 'I Do'.

About Luke + Panama Dining Room

Luke Stepsys is the owner of Panama Dining Room, a unique and iconic venue located in Fitzroy, Melbourne. With a background in the hospitality industry, Luke has a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences. He has transformed Panama Dining Room into a renowned restaurant and bar, as well as a sought-after wedding venue. Luke prioritizes authenticity and quality in the food and beverage offerings at Panama Dining Room, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers.

Website: https://thepanama.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepanamadiningroom

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, and many couples find themselves overwhelmed with the number of tasks that need to be completed. This is where delegating roles and responsibilities to friends, family, and your wedding party can be incredibly helpful.

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the various tasks that can be delegated to your friends, family and wedding party that include traditional roles, as well as alternative options.

So, let’s get into the juicy info we know you are craving.

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

When we say property wedding, what comes to mind? Perhaps a beautiful marquee under a starry night with the most gorgeous sunset you ever did see across rolling hills as far as the eye can see? We’re the first to admit we love a property wedding. But here’s the thing. There is actually so much you need to consider when planning a property wedding. So, we have brought in an expert to talk all about this hot topic.

Lauren is the founder and creative director of ETC Event Styling and specialises in marquee and private property weddings. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss with Lauren the logistical and infrastructure requirements you need to think about when planning a property wedding. The misconception of property wedding being a cheaper alternative and what you realistically need to budget for when planning a property wedding. And most importantly, the pros of having a property wedding cause there are so many! We couldn’t think of anyone better to discuss the topic of property weddings with so without any further ado, here is Lauren from ETC Event Styling.

About Lauren + ETC. Event Styling

Lauren is the founder and creative director of ETC Event Styling. With a background in visual merchandising and retail store design, Lauren has been designing, planning, and styling weddings across regional Victoria for over 12 years. Specializing in marquee and private property weddings, Lauren brings her expertise and creativity to create unique and personalized wedding experiences for her clients.

Connect with Lauren

Wedding Planning Checklist: https://www.etcevents.com.au/wedding-planning-resources
Private Property Checklist: https://sincere-voice-767.myflodesk.com/vdm5j01b2y
Private Property Ebook: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63f41e8fa48787c3c5ff6498

Website: https://www.etcevents.com.au/contact
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etc.eventstyling/

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

When we started Cut The Cake, we wanted to give couples a platform to ask anything and everything they were going through in their wedding planning process. This month we have had some great questions sent our way!

Questions like, what styling trends are hot this wedding season? Are mix and match bridesmaids dresses still a thing? How do I find good wedding vendors? And even some curly questions like can I invite guests 4 weeks out from my wedding date and should you invite people to your hens if they aren’t invited to your wedding? Get ready for some honest answers. Here we go!

Key Takeaways:

• Mix and match bridesmaid dresses are a popular trend, allowing bridesmaids to feel comfortable and express their individual style.
• When searching for wedding vendors in your local area, utilize Google, business directories, Facebook groups, and recommendations from your venue. Read reviews and testimonials to ensure you choose vendors who are the right fit for you.
• Current wedding trends include the use of ribbons for various decorative elements, pops of color in soft shades, incorporation of pearls and metallics, and a shift away from neutral color palettes.
• Wedding invitations should ideally be sent out earlier than four weeks before the wedding to allow guests enough time to make arrangements and RSVP.
• Including additional guests at the hens or bucks party who may not be able to attend the wedding can be a thoughtful way to celebrate with a wider circle of friends and colleagues.

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact