In today’s episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re breaking down one of the most crucial parts of wedding planning: selecting and managing your wedding party. From deciding on roles and responsibilities to figuring out the budget and managing expenses, we cover it all.

We’ll walk you through setting clear expectations, so there’s no confusion about who’s doing what (and who’s covering what!). Whether you’re sticking with tradition or reimagining the roles altogether, this episode is packed with tips to help you design a wedding party that truly reflects you.

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

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Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

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Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com...

In this episode of the The Wedding Planning Series, we’re chatting all things wedding invitations and RSVPs—because let’s be real, getting those invites out and RSVPs back is way more complex than just popping them in the post.

We’re breaking down the different types of invites: traditional paper, digital, and hybrid, so you can figure out what works best for your big day. Plus, we’ll talk timelines—like, when exactly should you be sending out those invites? Spoiler: it depends if you’ve already sent a save-the-date!

We’re also diving into why more couples are turning to digital invitations and wedding websites (seriously, they’re a game changer), and sharing tips on how to make sure your invites not only look fab but also reflect your wedding vibe.

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com...

We’re all about crafting a personalized wedding vibe and in this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we are uncovering the key visual elements that make your wedding style truly one-of-a-kind. We dive into popular trends like vintage and modern, and highlight must-haves like florals and stationery. We’ll help you find that sweet spot between creativity and budget, while making sure it all reflects your personal flair as a couple.

We also share practical tips and real-world examples to help bring your wedding styling dreams to life. From chatting with vendors like florists and decor experts to making sure everything from furniture to linens fits your theme, we’ve got you covered. With loads of discussion around budgeting, DIY options, and the creative process, you’ll walk away knowing how to make your wedding day not only gorgeous but also deeply personal.

Links
The Wonderful World and Cost Truths of Wedding Florals: A Conversation with Sir Botanical
https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/episodes/sirbotanical

Mellyrain Creative Styling
https://mellyrain.com.au/style

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks

instagram.com/mellyraincreative
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

instagram.com/eventwandererco/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com...