Tabla de contenidos para Issue 35 en Melbourne Wedding & Bride

As the year draws to its middle, the more I believe that 2023 heralds in a new era of hope, perseverance and prosperity. Since COVID-19 held the world hostage, delays on ceremonies of love and matrimony were pushed back or fell to the wayside. Not only was this devastating for couples who’d already planned their weddings, but many in the wedding industry also suffered as well. This edition of Melbourne Wedding & Bride is here to celebrate triumphs and recovery. Here within the pages of this magazine, you will find love that has withstood trials and tribulations, and businesses who pushed through the hardships and are once again on the up and up. With restrictions fully rolled back, many couples are excited to take their ceremonies to the next level…

With each Australian region having its own distinct range of flora, what makes these flowers unique is their ability to adapt and flourish in our country’s harsh landscape, resulting in a range of fascinating adaptations. Their beauty is hard to find anywhere else in the world, partly due to our isolation from other landmasses. Each one plays an important role in our country’s delicate ecosystem. The kangaroo paw, with its long, tubular flowers, are perfectly adapted for pollination by birds, and can be recognised by their unique paw-like shape. Another example is the Sturt’s Desert Pea, a flower that has adapted to withstand the arid conditions of the Australia desert. Its long taproot allows it access to water deep underground and is known for its vibrant red colour. It is…

The Cake Stop is a cakes and coffee shop in Beaconsfield that offer a vast range of delicious treats to titillate the senses. Cute cupcakes, decadent fudge, fabulous French macarons, creative cookies and so much more, The Cake Stop also creates incredible wedding cakes. As the pastry chef, Tucci personally ensures that all her cakes and goodies are made with care and quality. Sharing Is Caring Tucci has more than ten years’ experience in the cakes and pastries business, but is still eager to learn new tricks and expand her skillset to greater heights. Her most recent masterpiece – the magnificent hanging cake you see as the featured image – was a project near and dear to her heart. The cake model imitates the cake she had for her engagement…

With a myriad of experience delivering natural and candid photos of couples on their wedding day, Parashis has all the know-how on perfecting photography that truly captures that special connection. He started his journey in this career after a delightful experience with his own wedding photographer and wanted to create that magic for other people on the happiest day of their lives. With all this experience, Parashis recommends that every couple take a few minutes to step aside and get that golden hour shot: “In my opinion, it’s a must,” he says. Read on with us, as we explore the ins and outs of a sunset shoot and the importance of booking in a professional photographer. It’s In The Name According to Parashis, golden hour is the hour leading up…

The countryside setting competes with beaches, cities and gardens as a contender for the most magnificent wedding venue. Setting the scene of your love story is important and you want your wedding day to be remembered in years to come. Out of all the stunning venue options, there is something so dreamy and charming about a wedding set amongst the tall grapevines of a winery. As well as opting as a great alternative, the many advantages of having a wedding at a vineyard are difficult to compete with. Breaking away from the hustle and bustle of the city and suburbia, a wedding out in the country creates a serene and magical atmosphere. Stop And Smell The Rosé If you’re a wine aficionado, then your ideal wedding setting may be Lightning…

With more than thirty-six years’ experience, Eternal Weddings has certainly seen it all. The company blossomed from a passion to create beautiful gowns, hoping to share in memorable moments with every bride-to-be, as Simon explains. Specialising in bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses and mother-of-the-bride dresses, Eternal Weddings is all over the latest in fashion trends, harbouring a wealth of knowledge as to what styles are best going to fit its brides’ wishes. Simon is eager to share her wisdom and knowledge, so let us dive into the latest in 90s dresses and all things wedding day prep. A Trip Back In Time Fashion trends are always circling around again, as is the experience of the team at Eternal Weddings. “Fashion repeats every eight years,” says Simon, and the features of the…

Jewellery has been in the Beever family trade dating as far back as 1903. Beever’s great grandfather was a jeweller who immigrated from the United Kingdom, and his grandparents operated a jewellery shop in East Malvern for almost forty years. Beever’s parents, Peter and Pam, were working in the jewellery industry in the 70s when they met, and together they opened Ringwood Jewellers in 2001. When Cameron started working with his parents over the Christmas period soon after graduating, he realised that he too had a love for jewellery. After his parents retired in 2020, Beever and his wife, Candice, took over the family business and the Beever tradition continues to flourish to this day. With gemstones in his blood, he’s the perfect person to go to for all things…

Established in 1994, Magical Makeovers was designed to cater to the demand for mobile and makeup services in Melbourne. Most brides would have to visit salons for their wedding day makeup, and Magical Makeovers completely changed the game, providing a unique service that allowed brides to get pampered in the comfort of their own homes. When Ms. Gargano assumed ownership of the company in 2010, she brought it to a whole new level. She took the opportunity to connect with brides over social media and expanded the team of artists and stylists, now consisting of fifty highly skilled professionals who have experience in the weddings industry. With this wealth of knowledge, Ms. Gargano is the prime candidate to take us through the processes involved with wedding makeup and in particular,…

PHOTOGRAPHY Allie Claire Creative hello@allieclaire.com.au 0424 699 165 www.allieclaire.com.au VENUE Potters Receptions 321 Jumping Creek Road, Warrandyte 03 9844 1222 www.potters.com.au CAKE CW Cakes 1289 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham 03 9585 6549 www.cwcakes.com.au BON APPE-SWEET Bon Appe-Sweet came from a hobby and a love of decorating cakes. As baker, decorator and owner of this small business, Lynda was decorating from a young age as she grew up watching her mother decorate cakes. This is where Lynda’s creativity flourished and her love for the craft of cake decorating started. With thirty years of experience, Lynda’s spectacular and delicious, yet reasonably priced cakes bring regular and new customers alike back time after time. Invite the team at Bon Appe-Sweet to work with you to make your occasion all the more special with a…

More than ten years ago, Kyriakides started Undisposable as an alternative to using disposable film cameras at events such as weddings. Where disposable cameras would take days – even weeks to get developed, only providing a handful of pictures, Undisposable’s roaming digital cameras allow guests to take the photography into their own hands. Unlimited photos can be taken by the guests themselves, capturing the true, authentic moments of the event, and even providing each person with as many prints as they would like to take home. From there, Kyriakides started providing a photo booth service – a similarly efficient set up that is portable to any location and also provides guests with instant physical prints. The Tangible Evidence A photo booth not only adds a dash of fun to your…

Boasting an outstanding five-star Food & Safety Rating from the City of Glen Eira, Grazing With Stella is a Melbourne-based catering company that was established in 2018. Specialising in Greek-inspired platters spread out in picturesque assortments upon grazing tables, Grazing With Stella has been recognised for its unique, elevated food styling techniques, which is all fresh, homemade and most importantly – delicious! Katrakazas and her team are constantly looking for ways to push, challenge and improve their food styling techniques, and love creating new and exciting recipes for clients. Its grazing tables are delicious in terms of both taste and presentation, and by the end of this article, you’ll be hungry to learn about them! Ditching The Dining Katrakazas’s Greek heritage and love for Middle Eastern cuisine were catalysts for…

Believe it or not, there was once a time where you could legally buy fireworks at the local milk bar. This was Lawrence’s first introduction to the world of pyrotechnics. He had been working in chemistry for more than twenty years when he came across an article discussing the legality of purchasing fireworks from milk bars back in the day. This would lead him down a path of getting his license in pyrotechnics and then – voila! Lawrence has been the director of Geelong Fireworks since its establishment in 2000, with one of his first jobs being the Geelong Show. From there, Geelong Fireworks has expanded to provide indoor and outdoor pyrotechnics for weddings. Fires Blossoming In The Night Sky Having been in the business for so long, Lawrence can…

THE SHEARING SHED @theshearingshed Standing proudly on the outskirts of Cowes on an expansive 20 acres, The Shearing Shed was originally built back in the 1950s, and four generations have since called this beloved property home. Now having been renovated to enhance its authentic original character, The Shearing Shed’s rich family history is replete in every piece of refined timber that curates the venue’s warm, rustic ambience and forms a seamless backdrop to your celebration. On its sprawling 20 acres, The Shearing Shed hosts a plethora of stunning locations to host both your ceremony and reception – meaning your guests have the convenience of staying on-site during the entire celebration and making the most out of every bit of its plush surrounds. Couples can opt to wed at ‘The Billabong’…

PHOTOGRAPHY STILL MUSE PHOTOGRAPHY 0407 406 566 www.stillmusephotography.com.au HAIR NATASHA @MOBILE MAKEOVERS 0414 316 198 www.mobilemakeovershairandmakeup.com.au MAKEUP RACHEL @MOBILE MAKEOVERS 0414 316 198 | www.mobilemakeovers.info FLOWERS FLOWERS BY DEBBIE O’NEILL Croydon Hills 0412 513 354 | www.debbieoneill.com.au VENUE POTTERS RECEPTIONS 321 Jumping Creek Road, Warrandyte 03 9844 1222 | www.potters.com.au JEWELLERY RINGWOOD JEWELLERS Shop 21, Ringwood Square Shopping Centre 59 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 03 9879 6884 | www.ringwoodjewellers.com.au GOWN GWM WEDDING 1387 Toorak Road, Camberwell 03 9191 7838 | www.gwmwedding.com.au TALENT Jade @Chadwick Models GOWN GWM WEDDING 1387 Toorak Road, Camberwell 03 9191 7838 www.gwminternational.com GOWN MISS BELLA BRIDAL (modelled by Zoe) 6/109 Boronia Road, Boronia 03 9762 6595 517 Sydney Road, Brunswick 03 9381 1867 www.missbella.com.au GOWN HOUSE OF GOWNS 1/54 Merrindale Drive, Croydon South 0414 034 206 www.houseofgowns.com.au…

While the classic black tuxedo has always been a beloved choice for grooms choosing their wedding suits, the growth of social media and fashion trends has seen the quick rise of patterned suits and funky accessories such as interesting cufflinks and bold and colourful socks. If you feel like opting out of the classic category of suits, a checked suit jacket is a bold alternative that will ensure the groom’s look will also be as dazzling as the brides. It is important for the groom to stand out amongst his groomsmen and following in this trend allows the groom to channel his creativity and have fun with his look. Perfect In Plaid Recent years have seen a shift in the menswear industry regarding formalwear. As more grooms channel their personal…

Having been in business for nearly ten years now, Reidy has a great deal of experience when it comes to designing vibrant and creative custom wedding invitations. By working closely with stationery designers, couples can create the perfect wedding invitation that brings a touch of uniqueness and an element of fun to their wedding day. Reidy specialises in this customisation of stationery and naturally encourages her clients to get creative as she caters her designs to suit the couple’s wedding vibe. There is also something incredibly special about receiving an invitation in the post. You get to see first-hand the meticulous detail and effort put into a beautiful design that adds magic to your special day. Love At First Sight Your invitation is the first glimpse guests receive of your…

There is no doubt that vintage cars have a certain character to them. Their charm and classic qualities enhance the romantic atmosphere that surrounds your big day. A part of this charm is the car’s classic feel that comes down to its age. Generally, classic cars are vehicles that have been manufactured before 1990. However, the cars of the 1950s and 1960s hold a specific level of sophistication and class to them. The vehicles chic, sporty and avant-garde nature solidifed these cars as prime examples of 1950s culture. These types of cars are still heavily preserved today and car enthusiasts like Farquhar are here to encourage the use of these classic cars in all their glory! An Entrance To Remember A female run business, Farquhar’s love for classic cars certainly…

There is no doubt that trees have long been a symbol for love and romance. Their strong roots, delicate leaves and blooming flowers epitomise a couple’s stable and ever-growing relationship. Most importantly, their beauty and strength are representative of the core qualities of a healthy relationship. Trees also complement flowers in nature, so it seems only fitting to incorporate them into one’s wedding. Their twisting roots, warm colour and texture add warmth to a venue. As symbols of life, growth and change, having an artificial tree at your wedding reminds couples to not only recognise the abundance of love that has grown between them, but to acknowledge the beautiful change that will endeavour throughout their shared story. Back To Your Roots Decorative trees and the inclusion of nature aesthetics in…

PHOTOGRAPHY Allie Claire Creative 0424 699 165 | @allie.claire.creative www.allieclaire.com.au VENUE Fergusson Winery 82 Wills Road, Dixons Creek 03 5965 2237 | @fergussonwineryweddings www.fergussonwinery.com.au GRAZING TABLE Grazing With Stella 0418 301 526 | @grazingwithstella www.grazingwithstella.com.au…

After her own celebrant wonderfully performed her wedding ceremony, Perichon had a wave of inspiration. Being heavily involved in her community for more than thirty years with a passion for helping others, she decided that a career as a registered celebrant would be the perfect next step in her life. Perichon now provides services for many events, such as weddings, naming days, commitment ceremonies and funerals, including offering rituals such as handfasting, candle lighting, sand ceremonies and more. Her wide range of skills and adaptable personability allow her to work collaboratively with her clients, achieving their exact vision for their special occasion. The Perfect Fit With all the nerves and excitement on your wedding day, feeling comfortable as you reach the alter ensures that you can enjoy yourself and bask…

With more than twenty-five years’ experience as a wedding DJ and MC, Todd has truly cultivated a reputation as a wedding entertainment professional. His love of music inspired him to start LT Entertainment after attending weddings as a guest and believing that he could go above and beyond to create something truly special for others. Todd has certainly achieved all this and more, making a name for himself as an entertainment expert. Of course, LT Entertainment provides high-quality audio equipment with incredible sound, but it also offers couples the chance to totally transform their wedding. Eye-catching lighting, lasers, dry ice and even fireworks can all be requested, and Todd is more than happy to oblige. With his notable experience in the industry, Todd leads us through the ins and outs…