JESSIE DAINS PHOTOGRAPHY

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The original Jessie Dains was a shy, lovely woman who taught those around her the importance of love, family and friends. So when Josh and Shannon were searching for the perfect name for their new business, it was only natural for them to name it after Shannon’s late Grandmother Jessie.

Being in operation since 2013, they aim to think differently. The quote “One day forever”, has become synonymous with their business. Knowing that your wedding is only going to happen once in your lifetime and that your day will live on forever through their photographs, they strive to make your experience as magical as possible.

With a wealth of know-how between them, you will fall in love with this dynamic team. Josh has 10 years of photography experience and has shot over 800 amazing weddings to date. He is a people person and really takes the time to understand what is important to you on your special day. He has a magical way of making the most quiet or shy person in the room shine through the lens. With his charm and witty banter, he brings out the best in people.

Shannon will be your main point of contact with Jessie Dains. Highly organised, personable and fun, she is Producer/Second shooter, ensuring that throughout the process you have everything you need. Balancing out the team, she is the Ying to Josh’s Yang.

We are so delighted that Jessie Dains Photography will be joining us at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. For more information on this amazing business and to read the story of the original Jessie, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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GEORGIA YOUNG COUTURE

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Georgia Young Couture make the kind of gowns that Brides dream of.

Specialising in made to measure Bridal gowns and evening wear, this small team of dressmakers are experts in their field.

For founder Georgia, three years of working in the couture industry was not enough. With a desire to inject her own signature style into her work, Georgia Young Couture started with humble beginnings on the dining room table. Within six months her business had generated enough growth and interest to move into a new home, an old graffiti studio in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. Wtih the help of her fiance, she turned the rundown building into an amazing Bridal boutique that is a delight to visit.

Each gown is hand made under the one roof in Fitzroy and is lovingly created from start to finish by their experienced Couturier.  Involving clients fully during the process, Georgia works closely with Brides from the first consultation, through to selecting the perfect fabric and watching the gown take shape throughout the fittings.

Unique and original designs make this couture boutique a favourite with Brides to be. Georgia’s loves for finding that perfect balance between a classic feminine shape and mixing it up with a modern, fresh design, make her stand out from the pack.

Georgia Young Couture is in hot demand and we’re beyond excited that they will be joining our line up of amazing vendors at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s going to be a great day that you won’t want to miss! Until then, you can find Georgia Young Couture on their website or visit their Facebook page for more information.

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WEDDINGS BY POPULAR DEMAND

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Described as “Vibrant, sassy, creative, full of life and heart….” Alana from Weddings by Popular Demand is the wedding celebrant that you’ll fall in love with.

All about bespoke, personal and meaningful wedding ceremonies, she wants to get to know who you are as a couple and present your brand of love your way!

Alana offers a one-off, one of a kind experience that is only limited by your ability to think outside of the box. Her kooky personality and dorky flamboyance is a huge hit as a celebrant and we love her all the more for it!

Over the years of working as a superstar bridal hairdresser, Alana loved playing a small role in wedding celebrations. So much so, she decided that she needed to find a way to get a bigger slice of the action. With no other choice than to become a celebrant, Weddings by Popular Demand was born.

Be sure to come and meet Alana for yourself at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s a day that won’t want to be missed! For more information on Weddings by Popular Demand, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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FOX AND FALLOW

 

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Meet Janet and Darrell. This husband and wife team are the faces behind the incredible Fox and Fallow.

These high school sweethearts from outback Queensland have been dazzling A Darling Affair guests for almost three years with their stunning paper goods.

After years in the wedding industry, making cute & quirky stationery, chalkboards and timber signs for brides and grooms across Australia and the world, they thought it was time to introduce a ready-made line for retailers.
May 2015 saw the debut of Fox & Fallow’s retail line at the 2015 National Stationery Show in New York and with huge success.

Your new favourite one-stop stationary shop, Fox & Fallow have a passion for high-quality, hand-crafted goods. Whether paper, timber or chalkboard, only the highest quality materials are used and each piece is unique, beautiful and made to last. High end design needn’t be expensive and should be available to everyone, which is why Fox & Fallow aims to produce gorgeous, affordable products that are accessible worldwide.
Janet’s background is in graphic design and art direction. After 10 years in design studios and advertising, her passion for calligraphy, hand lettering and illustration drove her to create her own company where she could create beautiful, handcrafted products for those who share her love of design and typography. In partnership with Darrell’s passion for carpentry and hand-crafted goods (albeit a lawyer by day), Fox & Fallow could expand to include hand-made chalkboards and timber products with Janet’s hand-lettered artwork.
To meet Janet and Darrell in person, head to our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Until then, to see more of Fox and Fallows amazing work, visit their website or find them on Facebook.
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VESSEL AND VINE

 

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Like a lot of great companies, Vessel and Vine started off as a hobby business and turned into a full time job.

A one woman production with designer Brooke at it’s helm, Vessel and Vine specialise in tinted cement wares.  With a range that began with a simple conical leather planter and concrete pots, this blooming business has grown to include the signature cone shaped “gelato planter” as well as tinted cement planters, home wares, and jewellery. Each item is lovingly made by hand, cast, tinted and sanded to a silky smooth finish.

Allowing couples to have the option to customise their wedding favour pots, Vessel and Vine are able to tint them any colour to suit the theme and styling of your day. From soft pastels, to industrial and edgy grey, right through to on-trend marble.

Launched in 2010, Vessel and Vine are a popular vendor at boutique markets and specialised online stores.

To meet Brooke and view her amazing products in person, don’t miss our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Until then, you can find Vessel and Vine on their website or visit them on Facebook.

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BOUDOIR BLUSH

 

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We are so excited to be able to tell you that Boudoir Blush will be joining us at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. Melita and her team of motivated beauty therapists provide an intimate, professional setting for all your nail, make-up, tanning and beauty needs.

Boudoir Blush is a dedicated and passionate salon that services everything the Beauty Industry has to offer. Priding themselves for having nothing but the highest-skilled and qualified workers within it’s chic walls, the girls will have you feeling blissed out and ready for your big day.

Owner Melita has been directly involved with every leap and bound Boudoir Blush has encountered to date. Working in the industry for several years gaining experience, she made it a goal to run her own business. With a vision, she was able to create a salon that is elegant and peaceful, creating an atmosphere that is sure to relax and de-stress.

Melita is also highly sort after for her skills in the wedding and special occasions make up field, having been a finalist in the ABIA (Australian Bridal Industry Academy) awards the last two years running. Wanting to keep it in the family, her sister Jacinta has joined the team of Make Up Artist’s for Boudoir Blush, and together they can offer complete packages to lovely brides desiring to enhance their big day. Both Melita and Jacinta regularly attend master class training with their makeup product of choice , Napoleon Perdis, to ensure that they are up to date with the upcoming trends of the season.

A home based salon, Boudoir Blush boasts the look and feel of an upmarket, on trend salon. Offering a range of services that will leave your skin feeling amazing, Boudoir Blush stocks completely organic treatment products with no nasty, skin damaging chemicals.

For more information on Boudoir Blush, you can visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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RUBY the LITTLE RED ICE CREAM VAN

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Life is sweet when you have your own ice cream truck.

It was love at first sight when Sam and Rosanna laid eyes on an original 1973 Bedford Morrison ice cream van. Built in Southampton, England for the sole purpose of serving ice cream, they knew that it was a match made in sticky-sweet heaven. After having her freighted over from the UK, fitting her out and naming her, Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van officially launched in April 2015.

Being the only ice cream van of her kind in Queensland, and possibly in all of Australia, Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van is a unique and delightful treat that is sure to light up each and every guest. With character and personality, Ruby has been popular at post wedding ceremony intervals, engagements and at Brisbane’s top food truck gatherings.

Ruby’s vintage look and Sam’s amazing ice creams do not disappoint. Being a qualified European Pastry Cook with twenty two years experience, Sam’s love of ice cream has seen him specialise in the tasty treat for over eight years.

Bringing joy to the wedding parties of Brisbane, Ruby also provides unique photo opportunities for Brides, Grooms and Bridal parties, as well as dessert options for post ceremony gatherings and receptions.

Be sure to visit this sweet business at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it will be a day that you won’t want to miss!

For more information on Ruby and her charming owners, visit Ruby the Little Red Ice Cream Van on their website or find them on Facebook. And a big thank you to Jess Jackson Photographer for the delightful images of Ruby.

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LYNDAL CARMICHAEL PHOTOGRAPHY

 

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Lyndal Carmichael’s love for photography started young. Fumbling around with old film cameras during art class in high school ignited her thrill for taking photos. Not long after, she set up her business and at seventeen booked in her first wedding shoot (umm…WOW!) After completing her BFA in Visual Arts, she soon discovered that her part-time hobby would turn into a successful full-time career.

Being a newly-wed herself, Lyndal knows how important it is to catch those candid moments and bring real emotion to her images. Lyndal Carmichael Photography aims to insure that couples can look back at their photos, not just seeing what the day looked like, but feeling the emotions all over again.

Taking photos of weddings for over eight years, Lyndal is now joined by her talented Husband Jaydee.  With Lyndal being front and centre, she focuses on getting all the key shots, wrangling family members and (most importantly) helping the Bride. Jaydee is the king of candid and photographs all the little moments that a couple may have missed. Working together allows them to make sure that couples get every detail preserved. With the option of having Lyndal and Jaydee for the full day, these partners in crime ensure to capture your whole wedding experience. From Bride and Groom preparations, right through to guests busting a move on the dance floor!

Besides having creativity and skill, Lyndal believes that the connection that you make with people can make or break an image and knows how important it is for couples to feel comfortable to laugh or even cry with her.

Be sure to come and meet the team from Lyndal Carmichael Photography at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on Janurary 30th, 2016. Until then, you can find them on Facebook or visit their website for more details.

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GOLD WEDDING HIRE

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Luxury is the first word that comes to mind when talking about Gold Wedding Hire.

Strongly believing that everyone deserves a touch of elegance and class to their wedding or event, Gold Wedding Hire offer a range of gold cutlery at an affordable price. 

Having been in the wedding industry for almost two years, this Brisbane based company saw a gap in the market for luxurious, on-trend cutlery currently popular in overseas markets. 

Featured in Hello May, White, The Bride’s Tree and My Kitchen Rules (just to name a few…), this flourishing business continues to grow in momentum.

Supplying tableware that will suit any style or theme, Gold Wedding hire are able to deliver Australia wide.

Be sure to check out this amazing vendor at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016.

For more information you can find Gold Wedding Hire on Facebook or visit their website.

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GATHERING EVENTS

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For Gathering Events, it all started with Jen and Adam’s love for the open road, vintage caravans and old-fashioned celebrating!

Based in beautiful Brisbane, this Husband and Wife team love a good road trip and travel far and wide throughout Queensland and Northern NSW to offer a complete pop-up bar service for your event.

With Jen having over eight years of event and hospitality management and Adam being a true jack of all trades, this darling duo are accompanied by a crew of super talented and fun bar professionals.

Gathering Events are more than just a caravan bar. Able to offer their clients an array of options to maker their event unique, choices are limitless. Whether its homemade ice tea at a bridal shower, or lawn games at the reception, guests will be delighted by this teams bright ideas.

Be sure to come and meet this lovely couple and see their amazing caravan in person at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, you wont want to miss it!

Until then, visit Gathering Events on their website or visit their Facebook page for more details.

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