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...

Makayla Donovan, along with her husband Tom are the founders of The Moissanite Company. A company based in Brisbane Australia that specialises in crafting bespoke ceremonial jewellery. Makayla’s mission is to create positive change within the jewellery industry, removing the stigma around cultured gemstones and allow couples to create their dream engagement and wedding rings that are affordable, luxurious and ethical. In this episode of Cut the Cake, Makayla explains the unique qualities and...

Weddings are a joyous occasion. And yes, they come with a price tag. Couples often go into the planning process with little knowledge of what everything costs when putting a wedding day together, which in turn leads to unexpected expenses and budgeting stresses. Weddings can be a significant financial investment, so we think it is important for couples to have a realistic understanding of what your wedding could cost. In this episode of cut the cake, we dive into the hot topic of wedding...

If you haven't heard of Letterpress stationery, do not fear, as you are not alone. It’s an incredibly beautiful printing technique you can use when creating wedding or event stationery and instead of us explaining exactly what it is, where it came from and how you can use it in your stationery, we have brought in the experts from D&D Letterpress. In this episode, Danika and Doug from D&D Letterpress explain the process of letterpress printing, its history, and how it differs from...

Navigating your way through planning a wedding is no easy feat. We know along the way there will be questions so instead of asking just anyone, you can ask us! Between Tania and I we have over 20 years experience planning and executing weddings and events and we are here to help you! In this episode of Cut The Cake, we dive into questions you have sent our way including: How do I work with uneven wedding party numbers when my Bridesmaid can no longer be in the wedding party.Why are weddings...

Music undoubtedly plays one of the most pivotal roles in crafting the atmosphere and sustaining energy throughout an event or wedding. It sets the tone from the first steps down the aisle to the final dance of the night. So finding the right DJ for your day is absolutely crucial. 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...

We are pretty lucky at Cut The Cake to have Tania as one of our hosts. Why? Because she is an expert in event and wedding day stationery. And I’m not just saying this. She really is a pro at what she does.  In this episode of Cut the Cake, Tania shares 10 unique and often overlooked stationary elements that can be incorporated into weddings and events.  Overall, this episode offers a wealth of information for anyone looking to add special touches to their wedding or event with on the day...

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...

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 question the better!! Our beautiful audience has sent through yet again some great questions for us which we will be covering in today’s episode. Questions like: What  do I need to know if my venue changes venue coordinators?How far out should I book my...

Glen is what we call a seasoned videographer. Meaning he’s not only super talented, but he has got experience! 15 years of experience to be exact. He is the founder of Director's Edge and specializes in creating happy films for couples who want a keepsake of their special day. 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...

Glen is what we call a seasoned videographer. Meaning he’s not only super talented, but he has got experience! 15 years of experience to be exact. He is the founder of Director's Edge and specializes in creating happy films for couples who want a keepsake of their special day. 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...

Kate is a florist and co-founder of Sir Botanical. A floral design company based in Western Australia. With over six years of experience in the industry, Kate and her team specialise in creating stunning floral arrangements for weddings and events. 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...

We know a lot of couples get engaged over the Xmas and New Year holidays and with that, comes the start of planning your wedding. When you start planning your wedding, you’ll start getting in contact with vendors.  And here’s the truth bomb. Ghosting is not just prevalent in the dating world, it’s also very common in the wedding industry. We're talking about couples ghosting vendors. And even vendors ghosting couples. We see both sides of this and why this happens. Sometimes it’s because of...

This episode is what we would call a BONUS episode.  It's a thank you to some important peeps and a bit of teaser of what’s to come in 2024. So take a listen and keep an eye out for our first official episode of 2024 that will be dropping on January 9th, 2024.  So until then. Thank you and a very Merry Christmas! LINKS Follow Cut The Cake at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast/ Website: https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/ If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you'd...

Recently there has been a “buzz” in the wedding industry. And the buzz is all about film photography. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we are joined by Nathan, photographer and owner of Analog Modern, who specializes in capturing magic moments using film photography. In our chat, Nathan shares his process of shooting with film and the unique qualities it brings to photography. The editing process of film photography and what clients can expect in this photography style. As well as Nathan's...

Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous time. Most couples go into the process of planning their wedding thinking it will be easy.  However the truth is, putting all the pieces of your wedding together can be overwhelming and stressful. So we thought what better way to give you, our engaged listeners, real wedding planning insights by chatting with a real bride. And we are not talking about brides you hear who wed in Italy under the Tuscan sun at the same venue George and Amal Clooney...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in the wedding industry that focuses on enhancing one's appearance through aesthetic injectables and skincare treatments. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we had the pleasure of chatting with Olivia, Founder & Owner of ANO Inject & Skin, a cosmetic injectables and skin clinic based in Shepparton, Australia. Olivia shares her journey from being a theater nurse to starting her own thriving clinic. She explains the different types of...

At Cut The Cake we are all about no BS insights and advice, so each month we give you, our beautiful audience, the opportunity to ask us anything about wedding or event planning. And we mean ANYTHING! Last month we had some great questions and this month, they just keep on coming! In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering questions including: How Much to Spend on a Wedding GiftHow to tell your guests “sorry, no kids allowed”What vendors to book first in your planning processWhen to...

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we delve into the world of couture dress design with Olivia Waters, founder  of Olivia Waters Couture. Olivia is a sought after Melbourne couture dress designer who specializes in creating custom-made wedding dresses that are elegant, sophisticated, and sustainable. Olivia is so talented in her designs it shines through within the first 3 seconds of stalking her socials or website. In our chat with Olivia, we discuss what couture is and its distinction from...

Over the past year or so, the concept of having a content creator at your wedding has gained immense popularity. But what exactly is a content creator, and why are they becoming such a sought-after addition to the traditional photographer and videographer? In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have our very own Mel, a wedding content creator extraordinaire, here to shed some light on this new wedding day service, share her expertise and debunk some myths surrounding this trend. We discuss the...

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss something we love a lot… cake!  And who better to discuss cake then the creative force behind Tegan's Custom Cakes, Tegan Crawford. Tegan is a highly sought after cake maker and decorator in Regional Victoria and is extremely passionate when working with her clients to create unique and amazing cake designs for weddings, birthdays, baptisms, anniversaries… you name an event, Tegan can make one heck of a cake for it!  In this fun chat that literally...

Each month we are giving the mic to you! Not literally, but this is your opportunity to ask us any wedding or event planning questions and have them answered by us - the experts giving you the no BS answers you are craving! In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering all your burning questions including how to uninvite a guest, where to begin in your budget, how to keep your costs down, do pet sitters exists for weddings, the difference between a wedding planner, stylist and on the day...

Wedding stationery... It sounds like a fun process in your wedding or event planning. Which it is! And also simple? Hmmmm, unfortunately this isn't always the case. There is a lot to take into consideration when creating your wedding or event stationery, and in particular your invitation. Do you go paper or digital? What’s the difference between the two? What do you include on your invitations? How do you create them? And even more importantly, how do you manage your RSVP’s once your...

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tommy from Wedding Chats. A stylish man on a mission to create fun video versions of the traditional wedding guest book. We discussed the light bulb moment that started wedding chats. The services wedding chats provides and what guests can expect and receive. Tommy’s plans for his growing team and his newest offering, Party Chats. And of course the serious questions like curveball answers wedding guests provide and how he...

Putting a timeline together for your wedding day can be a daunting task, but fear not! We have the extraordinary wedding planner, Mel, here to guide you through the process. In this episode of Cut The Cake we discuss how to create your wedding day timeline to avoid wedding day chaos including key questions you need to ask your vendors, things to consider when creating your wedding day timeline and hot tips we know you’ll love so you don’t end up in the fetal position on the couch with a large...