Secret Diary of a Wedding Planner

Jo and Michael were kindly referred to The Little White Wedding Company by another lovely couple I've worked with and I'm so lucky to have had their wedding sent my way. Jo showed up to our first meeting with oodles of images to show me and a clear idea of how she'd like their wedding to look and feel.

Since accepting Michael's beach side proposal, they have chosen to wed at Hidden Grove along Noosa's beach front and host their reception at the well established riverside restaurant Ricky's. With an elegant and relaxed wedding in mind, Jo has chosen a colour palette of off-white and grey ad loves the idea of utilising stripes through the napkin ties and trimmings on the wedding cake.

Here's a quick Q&A to help build a better image of Jo and Michael as a couple:

Victoria Cameron: How would you describe the wedding of your dreams?

Jo and Michael: Our dream wedding would be described as elegant and relaxed.

VC: Do you have any favourite shared memories?

JM: A favourite memory we have shared is when we travelled to Italy together to visit our ancestors.

VC: What does marriage mean to you?

JM: Marriage to us means commitment, friendship and to cement our relationship and feelings to become one.

VC: Is there a quote that best represents you as a couple?

JM: A favourite quote of ours is "living life to the fullest!"

Victoria

Photograph:
Sugarlove Weddings

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I'm sure some of you have heard of The LANE so you'll be aware that I have the pleasure of planning the wedding for the winners of their $100,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway competition, Johsi and Jamie.

I first met Johsi and Jamie in early December last year and was blown away by how down to earth, gracious and really just how cool they are. Having met them, I can't think of a better couple to win such a great prize. Johsi is a jewellery designer and Jamie a tattoo artist so you can imagine the creative juices have been stewing for a while and they bring plenty of ideas to the table. I can't wait to see what The LANE Event Styling team bring to this wedding; I just know all involved will be blown away.

The most amazing suppliers are also on board for their wedding. We have Collette Dinnigan, Rachel Gilbert and Sam Elsom dressing the bridal party, a marquee by The Style Suite which will be filled with flowers and decor from White Ivy Designs and The LANE Event Styling respectively.

Their venue was also secured in February, a private property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with rolling hills and views that literally take your breath away.

Johsi and Jamie's wedding is now just over one month away and with the majority of items locked in place this Dream Wedding has really taken shape and is proving to be just as gorgeous as we envisioned it to be.

To learn more about Johsi and Jamie, view their winning submission and follow up interview on The LANE.

Victoria

Photograph
Rachel Gilbert

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I love Byron Bay. The hinterland, the beach, it's all beautiful! With this in mind you can imagine my delight when I learnt that Natasha and Scott were planning to tie the knot in one of Australia's most picturesque locations. Here are some highlights of our initial conversation and a preview of what's to come for their wedding:

Victoria Cameron: Have you chosen your wedding date?

Natasha and Scott: We have booked our venue for early November this year.

VC: Why did you choose this date? Does it hold special meaning?

NS: We didn't want a long engagement as we've been together for nearly for years already. We wanted to get married this year and have chosen Byron Bay as we love the area and its surrounds.

VC: What do you have in mind for your ceremony and reception venue?

NS: We wanted a natural outdoors feel to our special day and the Byron Golf Course is a beautiful setting. Our aim was to find a venue where we could have the ceremony and reception in the same location. The Deck Restaurant provides a great view and is set apart from the rest of the club and you are looking out over a picturesque bush setting.

VC: What type of music do you enjoy listening to?

N: Scott is a music teacher and appreciates a wide range of genres while I love modern feel good music.

VC: I'd love to hear about your engagement. How did Scott propose?

N: Scott booked a romantic dinner on 'date night' to our favourite restaurant Bellakai. After dinner we went for a walk along the beach front at Coolangatta and on bent knee asked me to marry him. I of course said yes!!

VC: What qualities do you love most about each other?

N: Scott makes me laugh, and allows me not to take things too seriously and makes me a better person by helping me to see things at a different perspective. I still get excited to see him when I get home each day!!

S: Natasha is the woman that I've been searching for my whole life. Home is important to me and I can't imagine my life without her. I miss her when I'm away from her, and I love her company when I'm home. She has changed my life for the better as I feel at peace in the knowledge that I've found my one and only.

VC: How would you describe your dream wedding?

NS: Our dream wedding would be fun, relaxed and shared with family and friends. There would also be great food and wine and it would look stylish and elegant.

Natasha and Scott’s inspiration board will be shared in the coming months so be sure to check back in regularly for updates.

Victoria

Photographs
Byron Bay Golf Club | Ruffled

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I first met Kirby and Steve in November 2010 when they were considering holding their wedding at her parent's Gold Coast home which they were renovating. Fast forward almost 12 months, throw in a change of heart and I find myself planning their wedding in Launceston, Tasmania for this coming April.

I recently travelled to Launceston with Kirby and Steve to meet a few suppliers and see their venue for myself and it is truly beautiful. They have chosen the private grounds of Quamby Estate to host their guests for what is bound to be an affair to remember.

With the destination in mind, Kirby and Steve sent out creative save-the-dates to their guests. Individual apple pies presented in a white box containing an information card and secured with navy ribbon holding a gorgeous swing tag. I'm told the guests loved these and who can blame them!

Something that hasn't changed from day one is their colour scheme. Kirby is keen to have an all-white wedding so you can imagine an abundance of white blooms at the ceremony and reception.

With their wedding day fast approaching, it's now just a matter of tying any loose ends. I'm so excited about this wedding. Kirby and Steve are a great couple who are incredibly down to earth so I can't wait to bring their wedding to life!

Victoria

 Photographs
Quamby Estate | Style Me Pretty

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Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Heidi to discuss her wedding to Nick, who had carefully dodged the meeting in what I assume was a typically male effort to avoid discussing flowers and trimmings for an hour or so...I did however have the chance to meet three of their five bridesmaids and both mothers so lots of fun was had by all! Heidi and Nick are holding their wedding at the Gold Coast and the wedding is going to be stunning. Heidi was so prepared with a complete inspiration board and folder full of images ready to show me and a clear vision of her wedding. Here are some highlights of our initial meeting:

VC: How would you describe the style of your wedding and what colours appeal to you?

H: I'm not sure how to describe the style but I like chandeliers, floral topiaries and want to stick to fairly neutral tones like cream, white, sand, latte and blush. I want our wedding to look classic and romantic.

VC: What are some of your favourite flowers?

H: I love peonies and roses and would like my bouquet to consist of peonies if they are in season and be bound by...

VC: lace?

H: Yes. You know what I'm talking about.

VC: So what about the boys, would you like them to wear buttonholes?

H: No, no buttonholes. Nick doesn't want to wear a flowers so they'll wear pocket squares instead.

VC: What music do the two of you like listening to?

HN: We enjoy a little bit of everything. We love Angus and Julia Stone, chill out music and jazz. Everything except Australian hip hop and country music.

VC: What's most important to you on your wedding day?

H: Our ceremony. That's the most important part of the day so I'd like that to be flawless.

Heidi and Nick's wedding is taking place in 2013 but I can't wait to start the styling process. I was also lucky enough to see pictures of Heidi's gown and the bridesmaid's dresses and while my lips are sealed on the details, I can tell you that this bridal party will blow you away!

Victoria

Photographs
People

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I'm currently in the middle of planning Ashleigh and Scott's November wedding and the styling is almost complete.

Black tiffany chairs and soft, purple table cloths holding clear glass charger plates provided the base for their reception styling and of course the tables will be adorned with masses of luscious red and purple flowers. Customs House, the reception venue has incredibly high ceilings so it's important to fill this space so the room doesn't feel empty. With this in mind the floral arrangements will sit atop clear glass cone vases which will fill the space beautifully.

Inspiration gathered from:
Sweetums Designer Cakes | Studio Impressions | Styled Events | Style Me Pretty | The Knot

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Back in November I had the pleasure of meeting with Ashleigh and Scott to get a feel for and build an image of their upcoming wedding. Based on the Gold Coast, Ashleigh and Scott had already booked the heritage listed Customs House as their venue and within 10 minutes of meeting them my mind was racing with ideas and knew this would be one gorgeous wedding for an absolutely delightful couple. Here are some snippets of our initial conversation:

Victoria Cameron: You've booked St Stephen's Cathedral for your ceremony and Customs House for your reception. What drew you to these locations?

Ashleigh and Scott: We chose St Stephen's because we wanted to get married in a church that was very traditional, beautiful and grand. For the reception, we wanted something that fitted in with the theme of the church. We had been to a function at Customs House before and loved how classical and elegant it was.

VC: How would you describe the style of your wedding and what colours appeal to you?

AS: The styling of the wedding should be simple, timeless and understated using deep purples, rich reds and a hint of vibrant pink to balance the colours nicely.

VC: What are some of your favourite flowers?

A: I love peonies and roses and would like my bouquet to feature these flowers in our colour scheme. I also like any other flowers that look soft and luscious and aren't overly structured.

VC: You've sent through plenty of images reflecting your style and many of them come from the TV show Gossip Girl. Is there a story behind this?

A: Our favourite television show is Gossip Girl so I've included pictures of our favourite couple, Chuck and Blair. And yes, believe it or not Scott loves Chuck's style! I've also included some pictures of New York as that was where we went on our first holiday together.

VC: How do you envision your wedding?

AS: We would like our wedding to be a really fun day (particularly at the reception) that is stress free. We like a formal setting with a classical and elegant look.

Plenty of information is yet to come including Ashleigh and Scott's inspiration board and later in the year, Real Wedding.

Victoria

Photographs:

Peonies - The Coloured Tales
Gossip Girl - CW
New York - Inspired By This Feeling

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