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Common Wedding Day Regrets & How To Avoid Them: Insights With Special Guest Miri

Weddings are days filled with joy, laughter, and sometimes a touch of regret. When a couple's wedding has been and gone, upon reflection there are sometimes regrets. In our time as wedding pros, we see that these regrets are usually the same for most couples. Things they didn’t do that they wish they had. Things they didn’t take into consideration when they probably should have. Putting way too much time into areas and didn’t mean diddly squat on the day. And even thinking “I don’t need to do that” to only look back and say “yep… I should have done that.

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss with a special guest Miri from Married by Miri, 10 wedding day regrets we have found to be the most common in shaping a couples wedding experience.

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Winter Weddings in Victoria, Upcoming Trends & Planning Tips: Audience Q&A

In this episode of Cut The Cake we tackle more wedding planning questions you, our lovely listeners, have sent our way for not only advice. But for the honest truths to help you plan your wedding without any unnecessary stress.

Questions we discuss include whether florists take back wedding florals at the end of a wedding and if this is normal. Venue requirements for packing up styling pieces and how this differs from venue to venue. The feasibility of planning a winter wedding in Victoria. And probably the most common question we have been asked recently around upcoming trends for the 2024-2025 wedding season. So let's not delay. Here’s the answers you’re looking for.

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Swipe Your Way to the Perfect Wedding: How Apps are Revolutionizing Wedding Planning

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.

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How to Be Savvy with Your Wedding Costs: Our Guide & Thoughts

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.

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RSVP Chasing, Micro Weddings Explained & Band Vs DJ: Audience Q&A 6

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.

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A Unique Venue for Memorable Weddings: A Conversation with Panama Dining Room

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'.

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The Roles & Responsibilities of Family & Friends: How to Delegate Your Wedding Tasks!

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.

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From Blank Paddocks to Wedding Perfection: A Conversation with ETC Event Styling

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.

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Trends, Bridesmaid Dresses & Inviting Guests 4 Weeks Out: Audience Q&A

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!

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The Rise of Moissanite: A Sustainable and Affordable Alternative to Diamonds

In this episode of Cut the Cake, Makayla from The Moissanite Company explains the unique qualities and benefits of Moissanite as a gem stone alternative. As well as the process of creating custom jewellery at The Moissanite Company and the options available to couples when using a Moissanite as a jewellery option. This chat was so insightful for us and we are delighted to bring this episode to you.

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The Price of Saying 'I Do': Breaking Down The Cost of Planning A Wedding

In this episode of cut the cake, we dive into the hot topic of wedding costs and provide a comprehensive overview of wedding expenses that couples may encounter during their planning journey. We’re talking costs for your venue, celebrant, photographer, videographer, florist, furniture, decor, catering, band, DJ, hair, makeup as well as our area of expertise in stationery and wedding planning, styling and coordination. So, let’s get into the episode we know you are so eager to listen to.

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The Art of Letterpress: A Deep Dive into the World of Handcrafted Stationery

In this episode, Danika and Doug from D&D Letterpress explain the process of letterpress printing, its history, and how it differs from other printing methods. They also share insights into the cost of letterpress printing, the types of paper used, and the various wedding and event stationery items that can be created with letterpress. We are thrilled to have D&D Letterpress on Cut The Cake so here is Danika and Doug.

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DJing the Modern Wedding & No More Nutbush: A Conversation with One More Song DJ

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have an amazing chat with Aleks and Eddy from One More Song DJ who are the King and Queen of curating the perfect music experience for events and weddings. We discuss the role of a DJ beyond the turntables and why personalisation trumps tradition every time when it comes to music. Oh. And also why the nutbush is banned from their vocabulary.

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The Role and Value of a Celebrant: A Conversation with Marry Us Mich

In the world of weddings, a celebrant plays a crucial role in ensuring that the ceremony is not just a beautiful and memorable event, but also a legally binding one. While many people may think that the role of a celebrant is simply to officiate the wedding ceremony, there is much more to it than meets the eye.

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have the fabulous Mich from Marry us Mich joining us, and we delve into the various aspects of a celebrant's role and shed light on why their services are worth the investment. So, let’s not waste any time. Here is Mich.

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Navigating Wedding Planning Challenges: Audience Q&A

It’s the start of a New Year and we know every engaged couple has questions about their wedding planning. But who do you ask? Well. You ask us! We’re here to help with any and all of your wedding planning questions. The curlier the better!!

Our beautiful audience has sent through yet again some great questions for us which we will be covering in today’s episode. So. Let’s get into answering all of these (and more) for you right now!

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Insights from a Seasoned Videographer: A Conversation with Directors Edge

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss with Glen his background and experience in videography and how he got started in the wedding industry. The importance of capturing the narrative and storytelling in wedding films. Why you have to have a good working relationship between the videographer and photographer on a wedding day. And most importantly, the value of video in preserving memories and capturing live moments that can be cherished by a couple for years to come. So without further ado, here is Glen from Directors Edge.

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The Wonderful World and Cost Truths of Wedding Florals: A Conversation with Sir Botanical

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the world of florals and deep dive into why they cost what they do. Kate also provides tips for couples on how to keep their floral costs down. The types of floral pieces you could include on your wedding day. Upcoming trends and styles that are going to be huge in 2024. And also the importance of open communication with florists in your budget expectations and how florists can work with your budget. So without further ado, here is Kate from Sir Botanical.

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