7 wedding suppliers you didn’t know you needed

Most couples start wedding planning by locking in the big-ticket items. Venue, celebrant, photographer, catering. Once those are sorted, it can feel like everything else is just decoration.

Then reality hits. Guests get bored between events. Weather threatens outdoor plans. Favours feel generic. Important moments go uncaptured. These are the stress points couples often do not anticipate until very late in the planning process.

That is where some of the most unexpected wedding vendors come in.

“Some of the most memorable weddings are made special by the suppliers couples never even knew they needed, from pet concierges who make sure furry friends don’t miss the big moment, to personalised wedding hats that add a fun, unique touch. We love seeing couples discover these unexpected gems through our Easy Weddings directory.”

Darcy Allen, Wedding Expert

These are wedding suppliers you didn’t know you needed, but once you know they exist, they solve very real planning problems.

Sydney Fireworks & Pyrotechnics

Fireworks are often dismissed as unrealistic or too complicated for weddings. Permits, safety, timing, venue rules. It can feel like something only large public events can manage.

Specialist suppliers like Sydney Fireworks & Pyrotechnics take care of approvals, safety requirements, and precise timing, making the idea far more achievable than many couples expect. For outdoor, waterfront, or destination weddings, professionally managed fireworks can create a clear, memorable finale without disrupting the flow of the day.

Sydney Fireworks & Pyrotechnics

4.71 (17) · New South Wales

Sydney Fireworks & Pyrotechnics are leading providers of fireworks and pyrotechnic displays. What better way to kick off a long and happy marriage with a spectacular firework display

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For Keeps Illustration

Wedding favours are one of the most common regret purchases. They are chosen with good intentions, then quietly left behind at the end of the night.

Illustration services like For Keeps Illustration offer something guests are far more likely to keep. Live or custom illustrations double as subtle entertainment during the reception and give guests a personalised keepsake that feels thoughtful rather than generic.

For Keeps Illustration

5 (5) · Western Australia

*Featured by Frankie Magazine* Imagine your guests seeing their beautiful outfits immortalised as a watercolour illustration in less than 8 minutes! I offer Live Portrait Illustration which serves as a magical gift and a fantastic form of post-ceremony entertainment that will keep your guests talking for years to come.

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Wedding Chats

Traditional guestbooks capture names. Video guestbooks capture personality.

Services like Wedding Chats allow guests to leave short video messages throughout the day, recording humour, emotion, and candid reactions that rarely make it into formal speeches or highlight reels. It is a simple way to preserve how the day felt, not just how it looked.

Wedding Chats

5 (2) · New South Wales

Not your average wedding video — and definitely not your average guest book. We capture the laughter, tears, and words you’ll ache to hear again. See how it works — watch Wedding Chats clips on our profile.

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Kyah Petsits

Including pets in a wedding sounds lovely, until logistics come into play. Transport, supervision, timing, and who takes over once the photos are done can quickly become stressful.

Pet concierge services like Kyah Petsits handle on-the-day care, coordination, and transport, allowing pets to be part of the ceremony without becoming another responsibility for the couple or their guests. This is especially helpful for outdoor, backyard, or short ceremony appearances.

Kyah Petsits

5 (3) · New South Wales

Kyah Petsits was created from years of hands on experience, genuine trust, and a whole lot of love. After spending more than three years as a professional pet sitter, along with many more caring for the pets of friends and family, Kyah saw just how important our furry companions are in the moments that matter most.

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wedsure.com.au

Wedding insurance is rarely discussed until something goes wrong. Weather cancellations, supplier illness, damaged items, or venue issues can all lead to unexpected costs.

Providers like wedsure.com.au offer coverage designed specifically for weddings, which is particularly relevant for DIY, backyard, or destination celebrations where couples are managing more logistics themselves. Having insurance in place can reduce stress when plans rely on so many moving parts.

wedsure.com.au

0 (0) · New South Wales

At WedSure, we provide you with financial peace of mind on your wedding day. Should things go wrong, we are here to help you.

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Gnome and Co Customs

Signage, accessories, and small gifts are often left until the final weeks, when couples are short on time and default to generic options.

Custom suppliers like Gnome and Co Customs create personalised pieces that are actually used on the day and still make sense afterwards. This approach suits couples who want fewer items overall, but prefer what they do include to feel intentional rather than last-minute.

Gnome and co Customs

5 (4) · Victoria

Gnome & Co Customs creates personalised wedding caps, hats, and beanies that add a fun, meaningful touch to your day. From bridal party designs to custom pieces for the groom and guests, each item is crafted with care using premium materials. Made in Australia with a simple, supportive process, they help couples create keepsakes to love long after the celebration.

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ACT Lawn Games

Between the ceremony and reception, there is often downtime. Guests wait while photos happen, drinks are poured, and spaces are reset.

Suppliers like ACT Lawn Games help fill that gap by giving guests something relaxed and social to do. Lawn games work across age groups, suit outdoor and backyard weddings, and encourage guests to mix naturally instead of reaching for their phones.

ACT Lawn Games

0 (0) · Australian Capital Territory

ACT Lawn Games is a service for providing giant lawn games in the ACT and surrounding regions - exclusively for weddings. Flexible arrangements and professional service all year round!

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Wedding planning stress rarely comes from the big decisions. It usually comes from the overlooked details. These non traditional wedding suppliers exist because couples before you ran into the same issues.

Sometimes the most valuable wedding help services are the ones you did not realise were available at all.

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