Cut the Cake

Weddings are a joyous occasion. And yes, they come with a price tag. Couples often go into the planning process with little knowledge of what everything costs when putting a wedding day together, which in turn leads to unexpected expenses and budgeting stresses. Weddings can be a significant financial investment, so we think it is important for couples to have a realistic understanding of what you...

If you haven't heard of Letterpress stationery, do not fear, as you are not alone. It’s an incredibly beautiful printing technique you can use when creating wedding or event stationery and instead of us explaining exactly what it is, where it came from and how you can use it in your stationery, we have brought in the experts from D&D Letterpress. In this episode, Danika and Doug from D&am...

Navigating your way through planning a wedding is no easy feat. We know along the way there will be questions so instead of asking just anyone, you can ask us! Between Tania and I we have over 20 years experience planning and executing weddings and events and we are here to help you! In this episode of Cut The Cake, we dive into questions you have sent our way including: How do I work with uneven...

Music undoubtedly plays one of the most pivotal roles in crafting the atmosphere and sustaining energy throughout an event or wedding. It sets the tone from the first steps down the aisle to the final dance of the night. So finding the right DJ for your day is absolutely crucial. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have an amazing chat with Aleks and Eddy from One More Song DJ who are the King and...

We are pretty lucky at Cut The Cake to have Tania as one of our hosts. Why? Because she is an expert in event and wedding day stationery. And I’m not just saying this. She really is a pro at what she does.  In this episode of Cut the Cake, Tania shares 10 unique and often overlooked stationary elements that can be incorporated into weddings and events.  Overall, this episode offers a wealth of inf...

In the world of weddings, a celebrant plays a crucial role in ensuring that the ceremony is not just a beautiful and memorable event, but also a legally binding one. While many people may think that the role of a celebrant is simply to officiate the wedding ceremony, there is much more to it than meets the eye.  In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have the fabulous Mich from Marry us Mich joining...

It’s the start of a New Year and we know every engaged couple has questions about their wedding planning. But who do you ask? Well. You ask us! We’re here to help with any and all of your wedding planning questions. The curlier the question the better!! Our beautiful audience has sent through yet again some great questions for us which we will be covering in today’s episode. Questions like: What ...

Glen is what we call a seasoned videographer. Meaning he’s not only super talented, but he has got experience! 15 years of experience to be exact. He is the founder of Director's Edge and specializes in creating happy films for couples who want a keepsake of their special day. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss with Glen his background and experience in videography and how he got sta...

Kate is a florist and co-founder of Sir Botanical. A floral design company based in Western Australia. With over six years of experience in the industry, Kate and her team specialise in creating stunning floral arrangements for weddings and events. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the world of florals and deep dive into why they cost what they do. Kate also provides tips for couples on...

We know a lot of couples get engaged over the Xmas and New Year holidays and with that, comes the start of planning your wedding. When you start planning your wedding, you’ll start getting in contact with vendors.  And here’s the truth bomb. Ghosting is not just prevalent in the dating world, it’s also very common in the wedding industry. We're talking about couples ghosting vendors. And even...

Recently there has been a “buzz” in the wedding industry. And the buzz is all about film photography. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we are joined by Nathan, photographer and owner of Analog Modern, who specializes in capturing magic moments using film photography. In our chat, Nathan shares his process of shooting with film and the unique qualities it brings to photography. The editing process...

Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous time. Most couples go into the process of planning their wedding thinking it will be easy.  However the truth is, putting all the pieces of your wedding together can be overwhelming and stressful. So we thought what better way to give you, our engaged listeners, real wedding planning insights by chatting with a real bride. And we are not talking about b...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in the wedding industry that focuses on enhancing one's appearance through aesthetic injectables and skincare treatments. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we had the pleasure of chatting with Olivia, Founder & Owner of ANO Inject & Skin, a cosmetic injectables and skin clinic based in Shepparton, Australia. Olivia shares her journey from...

At Cut The Cake we are all about no BS insights and advice, so each month we give you, our beautiful audience, the opportunity to ask us anything about wedding or event planning. And we mean ANYTHING! Last month we had some great questions and this month, they just keep on coming! In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering questions including: How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift How to tell...

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we delve into the world of couture dress design with Olivia Waters, founder  of Olivia Waters Couture. Olivia is a sought after Melbourne couture dress designer who specializes in creating custom-made wedding dresses that are elegant, sophisticated, and sustainable. Olivia is so talented in her designs it shines through within the first 3 seconds of stalking her so...

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss something we love a lot… cake!  And who better to discuss cake then the creative force behind Tegan's Custom Cakes, Tegan Crawford. Tegan is a highly sought after cake maker and decorator in Regional Victoria and is extremely passionate when working with her clients to create unique and amazing cake designs for weddings, birthdays, baptisms, anniver...

Each month we are giving the mic to you! Not literally, but this is your opportunity to ask us any wedding or event planning questions and have them answered by us - the experts giving you the no BS answers you are craving! In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering all your burning questions including how to uninvite a guest, where to begin in your budget, how to keep your costs down, do pe...

Wedding stationery... It sounds like a fun process in your wedding or event planning. Which it is! And also simple? Hmmmm, unfortunately this isn't always the case. There is a lot to take into consideration when creating your wedding or event stationery, and in particular your invitation. Do you go paper or digital? What’s the difference between the two? What do you include on your invitation...

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tommy from Wedding Chats. A stylish man on a mission to create fun video versions of the traditional wedding guest book. We discussed the light bulb moment that started wedding chats. The services wedding chats provides and what guests can expect and receive. Tommy’s plans for his growing team and his newest offering, Party Chat...

Putting a timeline together for your wedding day can be a daunting task, but fear not! We have the extraordinary wedding planner, Mel, here to guide you through the process. In this episode of Cut The Cake we discuss how to create your wedding day timeline to avoid wedding day chaos including key questions you need to ask your vendors, things to consider when creating your wedding day timeline and...

In this super candid and ridiculously fun chat, we dive headfirst into the world of wedding photography with none other than Taylah Jayne, the Gold Coast's very own wedding photography guru. We peel back the layers on Taylah's journey into this fascinating industry, get the lowdown on her one-of-a-kind style, and uncover her secret sauce for seizing those unforgettable moments on a coupl...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our much-anticipated podcast, Cut the Cake! This podcast is all about giving you a behind-the-scenes look into the wedding industry and providing insightful answers to your burning questions we know you will be looking for!  In this exciting first episode, we're diving into our origin story! Join us as we explore how our paths crossed with us both wor...

Welcome to the Cut The Cake Podcast, where we are here to help you navigate the wonderful, yet sometimes overwhelming, world of wedding planning. In this trailer episode, you'll get a taste of what's to come as we introduce ourselves, Melanie and Tania, two wedding-obsessed girls from Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding and events industry, we b...