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Cut the Cake

Melanie James & Tania Hall

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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 podcast you'll go behind the scenes on the wedding industry with us, Melanie and Tania, two wedding-obsessed girls from Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding and events industry, we bring you no-nonsense advice, industry secrets, and plenty of laughs along the way. Melanie, the coffee-loving, fun-obs ...
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Weddings are days filled with joy, laughter, and sometimes a touch of regret. When a couple's wedding has been and gone, upon reflection there are sometimes regrets. In our time as wedding pros, we see that these regrets are usually the same for most couples. Things they didn’t do that they wish they had. Things they didn’t take into consideration …
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This isn’t a regular episode but a quick public service announcement. We've been dropping new episodes every week for 36 weeks, and time has flown—it's already June! For those in Victoria, Australia, especially in the wedding industry, Winter is the off-season. Not many weddings happen, and many people, including vendors, take this time to recharge…
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In this episode of Cut The Cake we tackle more wedding planning questions you, our lovely listeners, have sent our way for not only advice. But for the honest truths to help you plan your wedding without any unnecessary stress. Questions we discuss include whether florists take back wedding florals at the end of a wedding and if this is normal. Ven…
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Planning a property wedding is sometimes viewed as the easier wedding planning option. BUT, we are here to tell you that when couples do opt to wed at a property, whether it’s a private estate, a family garden, or an empty paddock, the logistics and details involved can quickly become overwhelming. But with that said, there are so many incredible b…
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With many couples finding love on dating apps, the concept of planning a wedding through a similar platform seems like a natural next step - yes? Enter The Best Wedding App! The Best Wedding App encourages couples to swipe right for their favored wedding vendors, just as they would for a prospective love match on a dating app. But it's not just abo…
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When you’re planning a wedding, it’s easy for the expenses to add up. At the end of the day, a wedding is a luxury and there are costs that come with having any type of event, big or small. But even so, whatever your budget is, there are ways to be savvy with you spend your money. What's more, we have been involved in planning and delivering countl…
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In this episode of Cut The Cake we delve deep into the intricacies of wedding planning by tackling an array of questions submitted by you, our loyal listeners. Questions like, how do I chase my RSVPs without being annoying. What exactly is a micro wedding? What's better, a band or DJ? And even the classic partner debate… Do we really have to naviga…
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In the world of weddings, guestbooks have long been a staple for couples to capture the well-wishes and memories of their loved ones. However, in recent years there has been growing popularity for couples to move away from written guest books and incorporate an audio guestbook on their wedding day. Today on Cut the Cake, we have the privilege of ch…
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If you haven’t heard of Panama Dining Room, we are sure you have seen its iconic arched windows pop up on your Instagram feed. Yes those windows are spectacular, but Panama Dining Room offers so much more than just that picture-perfect Instagram photo. In this episode of "Cut the Cake," we are joined by Luke Stepsys, owner of Panama Dining Room; Lu…
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Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, and many couples find themselves overwhelmed with the number of tasks that need to be completed. This is where delegating roles and responsibilities to friends, family, and your wedding party can be incredibly helpful. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the various tasks that can be delegated to y…
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When we say property wedding, what comes to mind? Perhaps a beautiful marquee under a starry night with the most gorgeous sunset you ever did see across rolling hills as far as the eye can see? We’re the first to admit we love a property wedding. But here’s the thing. There is actually so much you need to consider when planning a property wedding. …
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When we started Cut The Cake, we wanted to give couples a platform to ask anything and everything they were going through in their wedding planning process. This month we have had some great questions sent our way! Questions like, what styling trends are hot this wedding season? Are mix and match bridesmaids dresses still a thing? How do I find goo…
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Makayla Donovan, along with her husband Tom are the founders of The Moissanite Company. A company based in Brisbane Australia that specialises in crafting bespoke ceremonial jewellery. Makayla’s mission is to create positive change within the jewellery industry, removing the stigma around cultured gemstones and allow couples to create their dream e…
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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 cou…
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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. I…
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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 …
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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 a…
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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 even…
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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 h…
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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 c…
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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…
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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 wha…
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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 talk…
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This episode is what we would call a BONUS episode. It's a thank you to some important peeps and a bit of teaser of what’s to come in 2024. So take a listen and keep an eye out for our first official episode of 2024 that will be dropping on January 9th, 2024. So until then. Thank you and a very Merry Christmas! LINKS Follow Cut The Cake at: Instagr…
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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 qualit…
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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 …
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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, Aust…
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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…
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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 thro…
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Over the past year or so, the concept of having a content creator at your wedding has gained immense popularity. But what exactly is a content creator, and why are they becoming such a sought-after addition to the traditional photographer and videographer? In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have our very own Mel, a wedding content creator extraord…
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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 design…
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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 …
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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 th…
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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 hi…
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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 co…
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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 seizin…
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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 ex…
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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 …
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