Our favourite businesses to work with..
We've been in business a long time, and over the years we have come across some great vendors. This is our little gift to you to save you the guess work.
Styling, Florals & Event Planners
The Wedding Designer offers unique and individual consultation on boutique weddings and events. The services offered range from simple concept design and ongoing technical support throughout the planning process to sourcing of intricate and custom pieces to venue adornment.
Sugar Coated Events whether you're planning a wedding, bridal shower, christening or birthday party these are the girls you want to speak to. Sharing a passion for chic design and a flair in unique creations, Brie and Karon of Sugarcoated have created the ultimate in hand crafted and stylish events.
Piccolo & Poppi step inside their kaleidoscope of wording, fonts, and style - a never-ending visionary tour that will leave your party styling worries behind. Bring with you an abundance of imagination and a treasure trove of love, as Piccolo & Poppi is set to banish your stress.
George & Smee are an eclectic furniture, props and styling company based in Sydney. George & Smee have years of experience discovering, collecting and restoring pieces from all around the world. Each piece has been hand picked for its history and charm, every chair, table and prop has an individual story. "We will make your vision a reality."
Little Lane Events
Little Lane Events is a wedding + event styling, design and hire boutique offering unique ceremony + drink station packages, personalised signage and reception styling services. Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Isn't it lovely
From the planning to full design installation and pull down of an event, the services provided by Isn’t it Lovely will ensure that you can relax and enjoy your event just like your guests. Event planning, event design and a helping hand all services are tailored to you.
The Sisters
Have spent years sharing and perfecting ideas and creations. Every wedding is unique and they choose to tailor around budget, style and ever changing trends. They are believers that flowers are an individual expression of who you are, and this that’s why they love what they do.
E Squared Design Co
E Squared Design Co. is the brainchild, driving force and insatiable passion of Libby Emerson, resident floral fiend, foodie, creator and celebrator of ALL kinds of love!
Celebrants
Lillian Lyon has a big heart, a broad mind and a great sense of humour. She was Australia's No.1 Marriage Celebrant in 2011 & 2017 and it's so obvious why. She has conducted hundreds of wedding ceremonies for happy couples.
Rochelle Hayley is a young Sydney based celebrant. Rochelle accepts a select number of weddings each season allowing her to provide exclusive attention and consummate ceremonies to hopeless romantics like you.
Claire Belford A local to the stunning and romantic Northern Beaches of Sydney for over 25 years. Contact me for a fresh approach to Sydney weddings 0421 735 320.
Catering
Feast Catering offers the yummiest food for any event! They create beautiful tasty food, with a fast & friendly service. They will work with you to design a menu that suits your personal taste, event, venue and budget.
It's a family owned business, and you're tastebuds are guaranteed to be satisfied!
Paella Casa is a family owned and operated Spanish Paella Catering business, providing beautiful tasty Paella with excellent warm personalised service to Sydney -Hunter Valley – Newcastle- Central Coast and Lake Macquaire areas. They offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience with our huge paella pans guaranteed to impress your guests with a new exciting experience. They can cater for groups up to 300 hungry people.
The Wild Rabbit "we’re passionate about creating beautiful food for any occasion. Our kind of food is simple and delicious, and focuses on the yum factor without the fussiness. It’s how we cook at home, and how we love to cook for family & friends too."
Garnish Catering - South Coast
NSW South Coast wedding and event catering. We pride ourselves on our personal approach to catering. They take a personal approach to every wedding, with delicious, locally-sourced food tailored to you and your guests, and professional, friendly service.
Sprout catering was started by two award winning chefs, Jacqueline and Tom Brown.
Sprout Catering was founded with an aim of providing professional catering at the highest quality no matter how large or small the event.
With a joint 40 years experience in the hospitality industry, Sprout is dedicated to providing complete catering management.
Duck Duck Goose are based on the South Coast of NSW, Duck Duck Goose catering draws fresh produce from our own vegetable garden. We cook using free-range chickens and pigs. Our pastry, bread and icecream are handmade. Our dedicated team will ensure that our passion and commitment make your wedding, party or event memorable. No matter how large or small.
Make Up
Kat Middleton Sydney based and sought-after makeup artist Kat Middleton is an accomplished and creative makeup artist with experience in all aspects of media makeup: bridal, beauty, fashion, film/music, editorial & special effects. Her drive and love for makeup constantly influences her to 'keep her finger on the pulse' continuing to deliver fresh, fabulous and flawless creations.
Christina Cleary is a Sydney based makeup artist. With over a decade of experience, Christina is a full time Mobile Makeup Artist known for her signature makeup style; 'fresh and natural, classic beauty'.
Former MAC makeup artist based in Sydney. Available for bridal, special occasions, editorial, TV & Film.
Simone does hair and makeup. Her style is truly natural.
e:makeupartist11@gmail.com
m: 0402 095 118
Musicians
Anthony Hughes 2017 Musician of the year ABIA - is your one stop shop when it comes to booking music for your wedding or event. He plays the guitar and sings by day, then hits the decks as your rockin' dj by night. Leave the stress of booking multiple acts and leave it all to Anthony.
In 2012, Anthony was the winner of the Music Oz Award for Best Singer Songwriter.
Brown Bear and Hooves are an acoustic folk duo based in Newcastle focusing on harmonizing voices and guitar and aim for a chilled out easy listening vibe. Playing soothing background tunes or old party favorites we can cater to your style with ease. Meeting through a mutual music friend many years ago, the playing chemistry was immediately engaging which is prevelent in the on stage performance.
WE PLAY RECORDS ARE ALL ABOUT BRINGING THE GOOD TIMES AT YOUR NEXT EVENT.
OFFERING BOTH DJ AND MC SERVICES, OUR WE PLAY RECORDS DJS PRIDE THEMSELVES ON A FUN, PERSONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL APPROACH TO YOUR EVENT."
DJ Rob Somatik phone: 0410302588
Dante Rivera
Dj / Producer/Events Organizer
Creative Director for LAF
Tribalismo Radio /Bondi Beach Radio
House of Sol Project / La Fiesta Sound System / I Love Salsa/Underground Collective
+61 422 528 776
Hair, Beauty & Nails
Eliska Graves from Beauty & Balance has a traditional approach to her beauty treatments. She is your one stop beauty shop, and specialises in skin consulting and facials. Eliska also does; spray tans, nails, beauty, waxing and the most amazing massages!
Eliska has a knack for making people feel immediately relaxed by her calming nature. She always offers her clients great results along with a luxurious experience, in the convenient location of Cronulla mall.
Want the coolest looking nails in town? Look no further then Miss Betty Rose. She specialises in a unique style of nail art or 'nail porn' as she calls it, and has an artistic twist.
She's mobile too, even better!
Peter from Chelsea Hairdressing is just fabulous!! Creative, fun and has a great eye for detail! Based in Shellharbour on the South Coast.
Carly Wood Mobile Hair Sydney: Renowned for her passion for hair and with an undeniable reputation, Carly is one of Sydney’s elite and highly regarded sought after hairstylists in bridal, fashion, educational, runway and photographic, with her wealth of knowledge and vast skillset and talent backed by over 18 years experience.
Business Logos, Web design, & Writing
Cathy Ellis is the business savvy owner behind Pagevine Design. She has helped me with most of my branding and is fantastic! With over 10 years of experience in design, she is full of great ideas and highly skilled and passionate at designing websites, business logos, business collateral and so much more.
Web, Copy & Design
The Buzz Writer can write your website content, offers copy writing services for online media, blogs, and articles, and can write your content for your online marketing campaigns.
Let The Buzz Writer design your website with an easy to use platform. We can even teach you how to run your website yourself - for future updates.
SEO
Gorilla SEO helps ambitious companies grow their market share online. We provide services including strategy, SEO, PPC, content creation & promotion.
Invitations, Stationary & Wedding Gifts
White Truffle Studio celebrates life's special moments with thoughtfully curated collections of personalised jewelry, accessories and adornments
Giant Invitations is Australia's leading manufacturer of designer wedding invitations and wedding stationary. Unique and elegant designs coupled with cutting edge technology and superb attention to detail, Giant Wedding Invitations is in constant pursuit of creating special memories for Australian couples.
Not on the highstreet is the most amazing website for everything wedding related. Gifts, stamps, cards, jewellery and fashion
Minted Wedding invitations & thank you cards:
The Aerialist Press Wedding stationary & invitations
Mens Suits
Woody Roo - Australian made, based in Paddington
Wedding Gowns
Rue De Seine - Online
Hope X Page - Caringbah
White Meadow - Marrickville
Helen Rodrigues - Neutral Bay
The Barefaced Bride - Kurnel, NSW
Grace loves Lace - Brisbane & Online
Fabled and True - Online
Bridal Gowns - Mosman
Suzanne Harwood - Melbourne & regular trunk shows around Aus
Anna Maurer Couture - Dress maker (she made my dress)
Bridesmaids Dresses & Accessories
Something Nice - Kogarah
Bridesmaids Only - Double Bay
The Enabler - Online shopping, quick delivery
Zimmerman Outlet - 2E Hayes Rd. (Dunning Ave.), Rosebery NSW 2018
Plum Pretty Sugar - Dressing gown / robes
Wedding inspiration
Videographers
Wedding Venues
Mollymook weddings are the only locally owned & operated event hire company, that specialises in wedding planning & wedding co-ordination on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Mollymook & her surrounds are as beautiful in real life & as they appear on their site, your spoilt for amazing wedding venues when you choose the South Coast, we have a lot of special wedding venues on offer that you just can’t find anywhere else. At some of the amazing venues you will be the first to be married there.
They have a huge range of decorations & equipment that would normally take you an eternity to organise & compare quotes from other providers, so they've taken the time to research & co-locate everything you will need on one convenient site.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel if you're looking for a venue in Sydney with superb views, style and charm then this is it. Their newly refurbished venue is directly grounded in the sandy shoreline of Watsons Bay atop unobstructed panoramic views of sparkling Sydney Harbour. With two harbour front wedding and event spaces and 31 boutique hotel suites it's the perfect destination for a seaside wedding ceremony, reception or engagement party. With million dollar views, boutique accommodation and a team of award winning chefs will make your wedding day an unforgettable experience.
Adams Peak - Hunter Valley “The Barn” is the perfect place for a country styled wedding and can sleep up to 25 guests. It can be dressed to suit any theme, which allows you to create a style and look individual to your taste. Some would go for minimalistic and keep the rustic charm, and others will decorate till their hearts content, to ensure they get the look they desire. Sit down receptions in The Barn from 30 to 100 guests. Here is a recent wedding at The Barn: http://www.katstanleyphotography.com/adams-peak-weddings-hunter-valley