Absolutely Excellent Vendors
Finding the right vendors in a jungle of vendors isn’t always easy, I know that for sure. I’ve been there too. So I’ve gathered some absolutely amazing vendors I’ve come across at weddings I’ve photographed. All of these people create astounding work and at the same time they’re pretty rad people too. Which never ever hurts. The world needs more rad people!
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CELEBRANTS
KIM / DEAR HENRI
Kim is bubbly, excited and all about making your celebration as fun as can be! And she has a secret skill – she’s also a killer florist!
dearhenri.com.au
DEE / THE WEDDING ANARCHIST
You’re looking for something with colour and a bit of attitude? Dee’s your gal! She’s all around awesome!
theweddinganarchist.com.au
MEGAN THOMPSON
After something sweet and lovely? Megan’s your girl. Sometimes she has surprise chocolate in her purse which is an absolute bonus.
meganthompson.com.au
NAT SPROAL
Probably the chillest of celebrants. Will bring you ceremonies full of no fuss and all feels. Just like you want ’em.
natsproalcelebrant.com
PRECIOUS CELEBRATIONS
Precious is a whole heap of fun + has the bestest outfits and hair. Just ask her how many sequin outfits she owns…
preciouscelebrations.com.au
WEDDINGS BY SHERIDAN
Kick ass, fun and rock and roll! That’s Sheridan for you. Absolute legend and will make a relaxed, informal and person ceremony!
weddingsbysheridan.com
FLORISTS
MEGS / GOOD GRACE & HUMOUR
Free form floral goodness this is. Megs can make magic out of foraged goodness and works without any floral foam. The environment says yay!
goodgraceandhumour.com
KIM / DEAR HENRI
Playful, fun, colourful and awesome. Kim’s creations as a florist are equally as good as her ceremonies, because yes, she’s a celebrant too!
dearhenri.com.au
MARNIE / POPPY’S GETTING MARRIED
Excited, fun, creative and an absolute delight. I reckon this is the best way to describe Marnie. She’s also got a great knack for flower crowns!
poppysgettingmarried.com.au
GOWNS
Okay! Gowns are a big thing in the wedding industry. Now these are just dresses I’ve noted, you can wear WHATEVER YOU WANT. You can wear jeans for all I care. Or get a jumpsuit from a store. Or a vintage sequin top with a big tutu. Be comfy. Be you. Be rad. So, for this, I’m just going to list a few links. Look at them, don’t. Do you.
HAIR & MAKEUP
HEATHER WOLL
This girl knows how to create some clean and crisp makeup. It’s editorial, it’s on point and you’ll look sharp AF plus she’s such a great gal to have around.
HEATHERWOLL.com
JULZ / MADE YOU BLUSH
Julz can create some amazing natural looks, but she also knows how to bring the fun! She’s put gold flecks in fringes, splattered glitter everywhere and uses colour like a pro! Well, she is one after all.
MADEYOUBLUSH.ROCKS
SOPHIE KNOX
Sophie is the queen of soft, luscious boho looks. Dewy skin and soft smokey eyes paired with effortless hair. Like seriously, her work keeps taking my breath away. Also, she’s so lovely!
MAKEUPBYSOPHIEKNOX.COM
HIRE ITEMS
BETTY MAY VINTAGE HIRE
The name says it all: vintage glassware and plates and whatnot. Adds character and quirk and all kinds of jazz. Well maybe not jazz, whoever has met singing plates, but the first two are spot on!
FACEBOOK.com/BETTYMAYVINTAGEHIRE
GOOD DAY CLUB
Mid century modern gems with awesome couches, chairs and tables. Plus they also rent out insanely awesome neons from Electric Confetti too! I mean who doesn’t love a good neon. I sure do.
GOODDAYCLUB.com.au
HEARTWOOD HIRE
Rustic furniture hire. Perfect for that relaxed and gorgeous rustic wedding in a barn, marquee or just out in the open.
heartwoodhire.com.au
JEWELLERY
AROZONA
Did you know that you can have a live succulent ring? Yes it sounds insane but looks absolutely stupenduously fantastic. Seriously, I want to have as many plant rings as I have plants at home. And that’s a lot.
facebook.com/arozonaliving
BLACBRAIL ATELIER
Statement jewellery ftw! Local Melbourne artist Indigo creates stunning work. I may or may not have (I totally have) sent multiple links to my husband in order to get something for Christmas.
BLACBRAILATELIER.COM
e.g. etal
A Melbourne gallery that showcases and supports Australia’s contemporary jewellery design movement. You’ll be able to find everything from insane engagement rings to rad earrings from local artists.
egetal.COm.au
MUSIC
LITTLE BUSTER BROWN
Fun, sweet, relaxed, fun, bringing the vibes and the party. Did I say fun? Cause they are! They’ll fit right in at your big warehouse bash or your farm fling – anywhere you like!
littlebusterbrown.com
FIDEL & SARAH
These two legends will bring guitar, banjo, good tunes and epic music to your wedding day. It’ll be as far away from Top 40 as you can imagine, and all about you.
fidelandsarah.COm
LIKE THIS!
This is a band that might have corporate in their URL but don’t judge – they knows how to to play their part in PARTy. Sorry not sorry for the pun. They’re seriously ace and can really get a crowd going!
likethiscorporate.COm
JUST ME PLUS ONE
Vanessa has the most divine voice ever. It’s seriously incredibly. She comes with the voice + a guitar or keys. For the gorgeous acoustic feels for your ceremony or magic ambiance at your reception.
instagram.COm/justme_plusone
WENDYBIRD MUSIC
Wendy + Sam has the best smiles, will bring your mood up any day, and deliver some gorgeous music to boot. Damn good voices + some guitar has never sounded so good.
wendybirdmusic.COm.au
PHOTO BOOTHS
AWKWARD PORTRAITS
I’ve never before seen such a long line to a photo booth. Re-enact your favourite 80s awkward portrait in a photo booth setting. Complete with outfits and props!
awkwardportraits.wixsite.com
THE PHOTO BOOTH GIRL
Awesomely adorable old van turned photo booth. Works perfectly at both a warehouse and winery wedding.
thephotoboothgirl.COm.au
TRUE ROMANCE PHOTO BOOTH
This booth is an old caravan. Hunker yourself into this bad boy and get your weird faces on. Extra points for giant cacti and cool vibes outside.
trueromancephotobooth.COm
SAVOURY
ESSENTIAL CATERING
essentialcaterer.com.au
FAT & SKINNY
Naomi and her team will feed you and nourish your soul. No nonsense, good af food that works for you. Oh and they will happily invite you and your new spouse to the kitchen to stuff your faces!
fatandskinny.com.au
FIRECRACKER EVENTS
Food and events with love is their tag line and it’s so true. Gorgeous food, gorgeous people. What more can you ask for?
firecrackerevent.com
MERCHANT RD
Jane from Merchant Rd runs a venue but also trains and employs young women from refugee backgrounds. These glorious team can help you with serving and bar staff as well as grazing platters.
merchantrd.COm
FOOD TRUCKS
I don’t even think this category needs a description.
beatboxkitchen.COm
happycamperpizza.COm.au
pizzaponytruck.COm
greekstreetfood.COm.au
cornutopia.COm.au
SUITS
BRIGGINS
Richmond based mens clothier. Get a suit, a shirt and all kinds of jazz in an awesome warehouse setting.
briggins.com.au
B.TIES
Handmade bow ties made in Melbourne! Oh they also have regular ties + pocket squares. All in a range of quirky and awesome colours as well as neutrals + custom orders.
bties.COm.au
OSCAR HUNT
For the ultimate treat yo self! experience, get yourself a made to measure Oscar Hunter suit. I promise, you’ll look absolutely smashing.
OSCARHUNT.COm.au
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FIG & SALT
Cass is a maker of all things good. Her cakes are lush, heavy (without being overpowering) and so gorgeous it almost hurts.
figandsalt.com
GELATO CARTS
Okay, so this person likes ice cream. Okay, okay, loves then. And gelato or ice cream carts are always a hit. There are plenty of vendors offering this, you can google for more!
GELATOMESSINA.com
SHORTBATCH.co
SOMETHINGSWEETGELATO.coM.AU
TORTE BY MIRJANA
Mirjana makes little magical creations that are as delicious as they are gorgeous to look at. Plus she can make one mean, moist vegan wedding cake. And tbh, that’s REALLY a skill!
tortebymirjana.com
STYLISTS + Planners
BLACK FINN
Claire is a planner extraordinaire. Like a unicorn she’ll make things flow smoothly, even when your venue cancels on you last minute (happened to a bride of mine, and Claire just made errything work!).
blackfinn.com.au
GOOD DAY CLUB
Kate at Good Day Club can style your pants off. She can curate your wedding so it looks like a Wes Anderson dream, a balloon + neon wonderland or whatever the heck you’re after. The business also offers furniture rental.
gooddayclub.COm.au
VIDEOGRAPHERS
SASHA / APERTURA
Candid, unobtrusive, awesome and fun. Seriously, I cannot say enough good stuff about Sasha. His work is gorgeous and he’ll just let go about your day without posing etc.
aperturastudios.com.au
NATHAN KASO
Creating real love stories out of your day. The sweetest guy, making stunning work that’ll reflect your personality. Plus comes with his own super 8 too!
nathankasoweddings.COm
BOTTLEBRUSH FILMS
Fun fun fun! These two know how to shoot and how to edit and how to drink fireball shots. All equally important for your wedding day, for sure!
bottlebrushfilms.COm.au
CARLO / LUNAR RED
Laid back, relaxed, unfussed, weirdly good at giving me shit while I work (but in a good way, I promise!). Gets those magic moments and then some.
lunarred.COm.au
