Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 36 i Melbourne Wedding & Bride

Ringwood Jewellers is as much a member of the community as it is a business. Just a glance at the online reviews will tell you how well regarded the company is, loved by locals and return customers alike. To top it off, Ringwood Jewellers is officially an Antwerp Diamond Broker, providing exclusive access to some of the world’s rarest diamonds and one of the largest selections to choose from, along with impressive discounts. But the real story is in its remarkable legacy, passed down through sons and daughters – the beating heart of Ringwood Jewellers. WRITTEN IN HISTORY “Ringwood Jewellers was established by my father, Peter, in 2001. However, our family history in the jewellery trade dates back 1903 when my great grandfather became a watchmaker in Ramsgate, England,” Beever…

Based in the city of Ballarat, Bloomy Days is a flower studio specialising in custom wedding flowers, floral accessories and resin flower preservation. A former award-winning wedding makeup artist, Carlyle was inspired to explore the wonderful world of flower drying in 2020, amidst the throes of the pandemic. With the extra time to venture into a brand-new hobby, she found herself falling head over heels in love with it. “What started as a hobby quickly grew into a busy dried flower studio,” Carlyle says. “The colour, creativity and sheer fun of dried flowers saw us as a business weave them into an ever-growing range of products, which in turn saw our customer base grow to a now nationwide network,” she continues. Once restrictions wound down and world trade loosened its…

Ragona has been in the wedding industry for approximately ten years, and a talented, passionate cake maker for eighteen. The beginnings of her career all started with baking cakes for her own kids, which then grew to friends and family, and then gradually extended to outside orders. “For many years, while I had a young family, I learnt and taught cake decorating skills as a qualified Wilton Cake Decorating Instructor,” says Ragona. “While working a little from home, I was also employed by other cake businesses, learning and making wonderful connections with very talented cake makers. This was a large part of my self-development stage, where I understood what I wanted to do with my skills and hunger for creativity,” she adds. Part of what Ragona enjoys about her work…

Having spent the last four years as a wedding and elopement photographer, Lachy Gregory has all the expertise and experience to walk us through the process of capturing a couple’s story. His love for photographing people in love from all communities and backgrounds is what fuels his passion for wedding photography, and he enjoys every moment. “I’m totally drawn to the creative process of documenting real stories and chasing those amazing moments that unfold throughout your day,” he says. “These moments might happen quickly, but your photos will last a lifetime.” Treasures Untold Every wedding has those few key moments that any wedding photographer will tell you are worth capturing: the first kiss, the walk down the aisle, the slicing of the cake. There’s no doubt that these beautiful memories…

For many, a wedding is one of those occasions that stays in your memory forever. It’s important to plan it right, but there’s a catch – planning for your own wedding can be a stressful and unrelaxing affair. A wedding planner can take that all away and support you the whole way through the process. “For as long as I can remember,” says Chandra, “I’ve had a love affair with weddings. The excitement, the planning – I love EVERYTHING about weddings.” Chandra is a wedding planner, on-the-day coordinator and celebrant all in one. Her love for her work emerged from helping friends and family with their events for ten years, but for these last four, her passion spilled over into the founding of her own business. “Just before COVID hit,…

Circulating the wedding scene for nearly twenty years, Baker Boys Band has provided the score for more than a few special days. As students studying music in Melbourne, Barberis and the band first started performing around town, and these public gigs quickly turned into requests to play at festivals and private events. It wasn’t long before the full dance floors and joyful faces inspired the band to make providing live music for private events their specialty. With an expanded repertoire, perfected event planning skills and added members, Baker Boys Band established itself as an all-inclusive wedding entertainment service and leaders in providing memorable live music. Elevate The Energy When it comes to getting the party started, there is no denying that live music stands out from the alternatives. “Live music…

Eskander has been working in the wedding industry for more than ten years, with her journey starting with retailing designer evening wear – a venture that continues to thrive today. However, heeding a consistent demand from her clientele for bridal and bridesmaid dresses, she was inspired to extend her reach into the wedding industry and partner with esteemed designers for bridal gowns. Witnessing the increasing admiration for her distinctive wedding dress creations and personalised bridesmaid dresses has further inspired Eskander and led to the organic expansion of her customer base. “When a bride tries on a gown and her face lights up with a smile, you know you’ve found something special,” Eskander says, musing that the moment of realisation and excitement can be incredibly rewarding for both the bride and…

Diamond Creations was established in Balwyn in 1990 by Splatt’s parents, along with a business partner. Splatt’s personal journey as a jeweller came to be following his high school graduation. “After I finished VCE, I had absolutely no plans for my next step. After working a few factory jobs, my dad asked me to come and work in the shop for a few days a week to see if I enjoyed it,” he says. This happened in April 2008, and Splatt has remained at Diamond Creations as an accomplished goldsmith and jeweller since then. Undertaking studies at Melbourne Polytechnic, Splatt did an apprenticeship under his father and completed courses in stone setting and jewellery design. His experience and expertise in the business is a testament to the knowledge he brings…

With seven years’ freelance makeup experience, Sakhizada is multitalented and multi-qualified, having worked on jobs from bridal makeup to makeup for photography, the stage and the screen. Even though she can do it all, she considers bridal makeup her specialty, and she’s always been drawn to working with brides to make them feel as confident as can be on their big day. With bridal makeup taking up a significant amount of time, Sakhizada likes to ensure that she has a connection with the bride – she’s aware that nerves can be running rampant and wants to make sure her brides can relax and allow themselves to be pampered on their big day. Sakhizada works with brides from different cultures within different traditional bridal makeup styles and knows her way around…

With extensive experience in the industry, Luke Lornie knows a thing or two about wedding photography. Prior to starting Boothalicious eleven years ago, Lornie worked as a wedding photographer, travelling the world to shoot couples in Thailand, Switzerland, England, Scotland, Greece and Chile. Drawing from his expert knowledge, he will tell you there are significant advantages that a photo booth will bring to an event that a photographer alone cannot. From customisable aesthetics to an online gallery within twenty-four hours, you can see why many are opting to book in a booth. The Beauty Is In The Backdrop According to Lornie, the right backdrop is like a beacon, drawing attention from each corner of the venue, which is what you want from a photo booth. Afterall, you need your guests…

Taylor’s journey began five years ago when she and her husband started their events business, Unique Party Boutique. Their mission, which was to provide a service that plans and styles your wedding for your ceremony and reception all from the one vendor, resulted in premium quality products and a personalised experience. Part of this offering was, of course, neon signage, so when they were approached to purchase Neon Hire Australia, Taylor thought it seemed like the perfect fit. “Lighting up our couples’ weddings and creating such a beautiful focal point on their special day never gets old,” Taylor says, a testament to her love of what she does. “We strive to continue to take many more couples ahead on this journey with us,” she says. Up In Lights On one…

The Trawool Estate is a classic country hotel nestled in the heart of Regional Victoria, featuring stunning views of the Trawool Valley and its thriving native bushland. As it’s a new wedding venue, renovated and opened in 2019, Hind has had the unique opportunity to grow her department from scratch. With a vision to build an exceptional, luxe wedding venue that is unique in its offering, Hind has been able to nurture an all-encompassing venue that has it all. From the modern industrial reception area to the late-night speakeasy and exclusive accommodation for guests, everything is on site. Having your wedding at one location with one coordinator for your entire event streamlines so many aspects of your big day and has clear benefits for you and your guests alike –…

Noble eased into the wedding and events scene as an assistant, and then went on to work her way up from there. “I developed a passion for weddings and knew from my early days working at Potters Receptions as a part of their staff that one day the property would belong to me and my vision,” she says. This same passion reflects in all of Potters Receptions’ staff, who hold an equal love for weddings and the industry as a whole. It is this passion that is reflected in the quality of service the staff provide for each and every wedding, ensuring that the couple have a ceremony and reception that will forever remain a standout moment in their lives. To dig into just why Potters Receptions is so special,…

PHOTOGRAPHY Allie Claire Creative MODEL Laura @Vivien’s Models HAIR & MAKEUP Magical Makeovers VENUE Camp David Farm GOWN Ziva Wedding Dresses TAMING THE MANE MDV: “Laura’s textured low ponytail was created using a GHD Curve Classic Curl Tong, with a 26mm barrel, for ultimate texture. In small sections, the hair was waved in a backward-forwards motion to create irregular ‘bends’ that encompass a lived in, natural vibe. The key with this technique is to alternate directions with each section. This enables the finished look to have loads of dimension that photographs well, and a more natural finish that isn’t too polished. Before waving the hair, I sprayed each section with a blast of Goldwell Hair Lacquer at the roots, for both hold and volume. This was followed by a light…

Mens Suit Warehouse (MSW) has been around for more than twenty years and provides all the best suiting brands under one roof. This one-stop suiting shop serves your needs for all occasions. There’s an extensive line of brands on offer, including Hugo Boss, Ted Baker, Otaa, Aquila, Gibson, Daniel Hechter and Boston. The team at MSW are well known for doling out friendly and efficient service to allcomers, making finding that perfect fit for the big day an absolute breeze. Of course, they have extensive experience providing advice on those little details that really make a suit pop. If you’re aiming for that finished, formal look, then a tie or bowtie is an absolute must. Salerno is here to advise you on how you can elevate your look – and…

It is often a universal fact that weddings are stressful. With all the planning and organising that must be done, people can forget the small details until it’s too late. When planning how to get to your wedding, a chauffeur can take care of everything, from the small detail of filling up your tank, to allocating time for any traffic so you can arrive on time and in style. A wedding chauffeur and limo service like Galanis’s ensures you can sit back, relax and soak up all the romance in lavish luxury. Why Chauffeur Limo 2 You is a family-owned and -operated business, which for the last ten years has developed a five-star reputation for their exceptional service in the luxury chauffeur industry. Galanis and his wife have a passion…

From a young age, Mackay was always the guy in the family with a camera in hand, capturing everything he could and creating content for his own amusement. With an early career filming the local footy, birthdays and a few nightclub bands, and an end game of working in television, he never pictured himself working in weddings – until a video workshop several years later. It was here that Mackay discovered the magic of documenting weddings on film, and now, fifteen years later, it’s the wonderful people he works with that keep him coming back for more. Capture The Magic It’s an unfortunate truth – your wedding day passes in the blink of an eye. Which is why hiring a talented videographer to record all of your special memories is…

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