Wedding Forum

[mrs k]

Well I was looking over the brisbane topic and thought what a great idea so we should have one for us melbournites... so here goes nothing

Ceremony: Potters Receptions Chapel. http://www.potters.com.au
Celebrant: Janet Hussey http://www.janethussey.com.au/
Reception: Potters Receptions, Warrandyte
DJ/Band: Mischief Duo. http://www.mischiefduo.com
Flowers: Debbie O'Neill http://www.debbieoneill.com.au/
Hair: Salon 727 (my normal hairdresser).
Makeup: Nat (friend of a friend who works for MAC at David Jones) just gotta confirm with her.
Cake: Special Treats by Caroline, Knoxfield http://www.specialtreatsbycarolyn.com/
Shoes: looking I need Ivory. but I did buy a purple pair from spendless shoes will c if they suit
Dress: Essense - Brides of Melbourne saw Liza she was very nice and helpful even when I did go 40min over time http://www.bridesofmelbourne.com.au/
Invite/OOS supplies: DIY. brought my stuff from lincraft and spotlight
Photographer: Kate Ramsey. http://www.kateramseyphotography.com.au/
Dancing Lessons: My Aunty possibly except FH wants to do one of those funny dances
Suits: FH family friend.
BMs Dresses: Pretty Woman Bridal in Croydon, they are D'Zage gowns http://www.prettywomanbridalwear.com.au

[MrsOleary]

Reception: The Bridge Hotel Mordialloc http://www.doylesbridgehotel.com.au/
DJ: Dance Zone http://www.dancezone.com.au/Home.html
Flowers: Tyabb Wholesale Roses
Hair: Dyed Pretty, Chelsea
Makeup: Dyed Pretty, Chelsea
Cake: Peninsula Cake Art http://www.peninsulacakeart.com.au/
Dress: Ebay
Invite: http://www.papersquared.com.au/
Photographer: Greg Bachurski http://photonline.com.au/
Dancing Lessons: http://www.marshere.com/
Suits: Carousel Brides Dandenong
BMs Dresses: Carousel Brides Dandenong
Video: http://www.belindajanevideo.com/Welcome.php

[Ames]

Ceremony & Reception - Tatra Receptions, Mt Dandenong
Celebrant - Leonie Williams
Reception Music - A part of the package with reception
Flowers - Debbie O'Neill Designs North Croydon
Hair and Makeup - Kendal Deckart
Cake - Not yet organised
Shoes - Myer (on sale)
Dress - Geelong Bridal House
Invite - DIY I think (not yet organised)
Photographer - Robyn Slavin (Glen Waverly)
Videographer - Trident Media (great work and very well priced!!)
Dancing lessons - not sure if we are going to get them
Suits - not yet organised
BMs Dresses - Myer (on sale)

[ziella]

Ceremony - St Marys Anglican Church, Sunbury www.stmarysanglican.org.au
Celebrant - Reverende Ernest Horth (he came with the church)
Reception - Goona Warra Vineyard www.goonawarra.com.au
DJ - DJ Nader from Midnight DJ's www.midnightdjs.com.au
Flowers - Pam Slade Wedding Flowers www.psweddingflowers.com.au
Hair - Vaibe from Princess Brides www.princessbrides.com.au
Makeup - Prue from Chanel Make Up
Cake - Carolyn from Special Treats by Carolyn www.specialtreatsbycarolyn.com
Shoes - Novat in Preston http://www.novat.com.au
Dress - Valerie Canfield Couture (sorry, they are Syd based)
Invite - DIY, purchased all materials from Amazing Paper www.amaingpaper.com.au
Photographer - Shireen from Field of Vision www.fovphoto.com.au
Videographer - Villiam from Field of Vision www.fovphoto.com.au
Dancing lessons - we arent getting these.
Suits - Myer- Lords formalwear
BMs Dresses - we are getting them made by Adam Tsen www.adamtsen.com
Flowergirls Dresses: ebay
Rose Petals: www.rosepetals.com.au
Garter: Etsy seller Peterene Designs www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5110952
Hair Flower: Etsy seller ButterflyEnchantress www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5270569
Transport: John from Classic and Prestige Car Hire (2 x Rolls Royce) www.classicandprestigecarhire.com.au - John is fantastic.
And a stretch hummer from Krystal Limonusines www.krystallimousines.com.au
Guest Transport: A bus from Sunbury Bus Service www.sunburybus.com.au

Editted to Add our new cake makers details.

[Tash73]

Ceremony & Reception - Fenix
Celebrant - Jill Hosken http://www.celebrate-life.com.au
Ceremony & Reception music: Jaine Austen http://www.theweddingdj.info
Flowers - http://www.bloomsburyflowers.com.au
Hair - Sochi, Malvern
Makeup - TBA
Cake - Mum
Shoes - Novat in Preston http://www.novat.com.au
Dress - Margaret Hinton http://www.thehouseofhinton.com.au
Invite - DIY, purchased materials from papercache & papermarc & classy papier
Photographer - Brendan O'Shea http://www.brendanoshea.com.au
Dancing lessons - Melbourne Dance Rhythm, http://www.dancesport.org.au/studios/vicgleniris.html
Suits - TBA
MOH Dress - Carla Zampatti (David Jones)
Flowergirl Dress: Mum
Rose Petals: http://www.simplyrosepetals.com
Reception decor: TBA
Garter: Mum, also have one from Fenix
Veil: DIY
Transport: TBA
Gift Registry: http://www.weddinglistcompany.com.au

[EmmaMc]

Ceremony: Werribee Mansion
Celebrant: Anna Schembri - Petals of Love
Reception: Werribee Open Range Zoo
DJ/Band: The Frantics - www.frantics.com.au
Flowers: Hillside Florist
Hair: Family Friend
Makeup: Not sure yet
Cake: Montease Cakes
Shoes: Williams Shoes - got for 1/2 price
Dress: House of Bridal Elegance
Invite/OOS supplies: Designs on Paper
Photographer: Kane Jarrod - www.kanejarrod.com.au
Dancing Lessons: Not Having
Suits: Still to be decided
BMs Dresses: House of Bridal Elegance

[shellabella27]

Ceremony: Karrawingi park, Moorooduc
Celebrant: Karen Wilmot
Reception: Karrawingi park, Moorooduc
DJ/Band: ipod
Flowers: Roses for me, silk roses for bms...dont know where yet
Hair: not sure yet
Makeup: not sure.
Cake: Making it myself (Im a pastrycook)
Shoes: target
Dress: I had it made
Invite/OOS supplies: DIY.
Photographer: my dad
Dancing Lessons: FMIL (former dancesport champion)
Suits: Roger David.
BMs Dresses: target $18 after summer sale last year

[dinaj]

Ceremony: Immerse (in the yarra valley)
Celebrant: Rod Gauld
Reception: same as ceremony
DJ/Band: Craig Smith Quintet
Flowers: Shrinking Violet (Yarra Glen)
Hair/ Makeup: Fiona at Kochou
Cake: good friend is making it for us
Shoes: little shop in bentleigh, don't know what its called
Dress: melanies (east ringood) closed down though
Invite/OOS supplies: DIY.
Photographer: Kerry Kempster (todaysphotos.com.au)
Dancing Lessons: Dancesport Kingdom
Suits: Roger David (groomsmen) Myer Doncaster (Groom)
BMs Dresses: Pretty Woman in Croydon!!!!!! these guys are awesome!!!

[raspberry]

I am only putting here the ones I highly recommend

Ceremony - Portsea Hotel http://www.portseahotel.com.au/weddings.html
Celebrant - Lynton Round www.weddexel.com
Reception - Portsea Hotel http://www.portseahotel.com.au/weddings.html
Flowers - Jill Evans (Redhill) Mobile: 0439 890501 Home: 03 59890501
Shoes - Williams!
Dress - Susanne Kitson - Bridal Wear http://susannekitson.com.au/
Photographer - Karen Wilson Photography http://www.kwilsonphotography.com/
Videographer - Motion Art www.motionart.com.au
Dancing lessons - The Wedding Dance Company www.weddingdance.com.au (Based in Chelsea)
BMs Dresses - Susanne Kitson - Bridal Wear http://susannekitson.com.au/
Transport - Mancini's Vintage Car Hire http://www.mancinisvintagecarhire.com.au/
Jewellery - Bliss Design http://www.blissdesign.com.au/index.html
Cake and Bonbonnierre - (This is a school, she does not actually sell cakes and chocolates from here)Savour Chocolate & Patisserie School http://www.savourschool.com.au/

[Troys_girl]

Ceremony: Lyrebird Falls
Celebrant: Minister from local Uniting Church
Reception: Lyrebird Falls
DJ/Band: supplied by venue
Flowers: Floral Event
Hair: Living Dolls (??)
Makeup: Living Dolls (??)
Cake: Special Treats by Carloyn
Shoes: Panache in Sydney (ordered over phone)
Dress: Mancini @ Brides of Melbourne
Invite/OOS supplies: ????
Photographer: Studio House
Dancing Lessons: ????
Suits: can't remember the name FH is organising these!!!
BMs Dresses: Daniela's St Albans
Favours: supplies from Ikea, the Nut Shack and Spotlight

Hope these help!