Best Eddy Mac Aleks Mac Podcasts (2024)

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S04, E16: We chat party starting tips with Tim the DJ 1:10:46

1M ago1:10:46

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On this episode of Project Engaged we’re interrogating the competition! Only kidding! Our guest is actually a good friend of ours and all-round legend, Tim the DJ! He’s one of the highest energy vendors we know. As well as DJing, he also plays the sax! One squiz at his Instagram and you’ll very quickly see what we mean by high energy. Tim attracts …

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S04, E15: First half of 2024 wrapped up! 34:33

1M ago34:33

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We are wrapping up the first half of 2024 weddings in this episode of Project Engaged! We haven’t done our weekend wrap ups in a while so today we’re going to do one huge one for the first half of the year. Obviously there are too many weddings to talk about, so instead we’re going to pick out some fun highlights to hopefully give you some inspirat…

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S04, E14: Chatting with "One Woman Show", Renee the Celebrant 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

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Talk about non-traditional weddings! On today's episode, we are chatting with the absolute master of alternative weddings, Renee the Celebrant! In her own words, Renee is "really shakin' shit up"! She's all about helping couples design a wedding that truly reflects them, while hopefully re-thinking some old, pale, stale traditions along the way. Be…

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S04, E13: Everything you need to know about your key moment songs 1:13:51

2M ago1:13:51

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On this episode of Project Engaged we are chatting all about the key moment songs for your wedding. No matter how non-traditional, all weddings - whether a large sit down or a more relaxed cocktail style - will have key moments throughout the day. These key moments all need epic music choices. Have you ever watched a cake cutting in silence? Awkwar…

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S04, E12: Stationery, signage (and more!) with The Event Wanderer Co 48:20

3M ago48:20

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On this episode of Project Engaged, we’re chatting to Tania, aka The Event Wanderer, which is all about epic wedding stationery, signage and accessories. Having spent over 15 years working in various roles across large, small and even international events, she knows the stress and chaos that can manifest when planning any form of celebration, espec…

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S04, E11: What sound equipment will you need for your wedding? 42:53

3M ago42:53

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In this episode of Project Engaged Eddy and Aleks chat about sound equipment at weddings. We try our very best to keep it as simple as we can and chat through what sound equipment a typical DJ brings to a wedding and any additional equipment that may be needed (such as a speaker for a ceremony if it's in a different area). We are often asked "what …

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S04, E10: Real couple: Our biggest poddy fans Daniel and Megan at Half Acre 52:59

3M ago52:59

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On this episode of Project Engaged, we chat to big poddy fans Daniel and Megan, who got hitched earlier this year at Half Acre! Aleks was behind the decks on this one at one of our fave spots in South Melbourne, Half Acre. We chat all about the planning process, what they loved during thier day and some advice for couples that are currently plannin…

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S04, E09: Baz and Carla aka Mr & Mrs Social [Part 2] 36:58

4M ago36:58

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In part 1, we chatted to Carla and Baz all about their gorgeous wedding in Feb 2024, and in part 2, we chat all about their epic wedding business Mr & Mrs Social! Mr & Mrs Social was born to capture extra memories from your big day with two very cool services - a video guestbook and content creation. Think of Carla and Baz as your own party paparaz…

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S04, E08: Real couple: Carla and Baz's destination extravaganza [Part 1] 45:55

4M ago45:55

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Our first 2 part episode! In part 1, we (Aleks and Eddy) chat to real couple Carla and Baz, but the circumstances around it are a bit different because we didn’t provide DJ services. We were actual guests at their wedding! And Aleks was the lucky celebrant! Plus our couple - Carla and Baz - are also wedding vendors themselves (see part 2!). Carla a…

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S04, E07: DJing the modern wedding (guest spot on Cut The Cake podcast) 1:05:38

4M ago1:05:38

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In this epsiode of Project Engaged, we've turned things upside down! We sat on the other side of the podcast desk (so to speak) as we were invited as guests on the Cut The Cake with Tania and Mel! Mel aka Mellyrain and Tania from Event Wanderer Co call Cut The Cake the "no BS wedding insider podcast couples are craving!" and we agree 100 percent! W…

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S04, E06: Debunking 5 wedding DJ myths 44:37

4M ago44:37

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In today's episode Eddy and Aleks debunk 5 myths about wedding DJs. Here are the myths that we debunk!: Myth 1: They just show up and press play! Myth 2: The DJ will just play a playlist in order... Myth 3: All they need from the venue is bump in times? Myth 4: They just do their own thing behind the decks... Myth 5: They just work on the weekends!…

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S04, EP5: Chatting all things Glasshaus with Georgia Callow 41:39

5M ago41:39

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We are pumped to be speaking to Georgia Callow, the Events and Hospitality Manager at the Glasshaus venues. We’ve spoken about Glasshaus often on the podcast because there is something truly magical about the venues. All three are in Richmond and are ideal if you want a venue that is fitted out with lush greenery. This is what you’d expect as Glass…

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S04, E04: The truth about the MC role 46:38

6M ago46:38

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In this episode of Project Engaged Aleks and Eddy chat all about the MC role at a wedding. The truth is - it’s much more involved than you think! We share a bunch of intel from our experience on what really goes into MCing and some tips if you have a family member or friend taking on the role. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to have a fr…

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S04, E03: Balancing different music tastes at a wedding 41:15

7M ago41:15

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On this episode of Project Engaged, we chat all about how to balance the music tastes from our couples, their friends and family members at a wedding! It can be quite a complicated task at times! We talk about the types of questions we'll ask in the lead up and some of the things our couples should consider when crafting their music brief via our o…

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S04, E02: All about our micro wedding concept, Little Love Gatherings 23:11

7M ago23:11

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On this bonus episode, we chat Little Love Gatherings, which is a micro wedding concept that we’ve worked on with two friends in the industry. If you haven’t seen our website or Instagram, Little Love Gatherings are micro wedding days where we host three back to back weddings with pretty much everything locked in for the couples so the stress of pl…

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S04, E01: Get Wed! Chatting to Wedshed founders (Amy and Mel) 1:08:42

7M ago1:08:42

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We are kicking off season 4 with a bang! We’re so excited to chat to Melany McBride and Amy Parfett, the creators of Wedshed, which is an award winning online marketplace connecting engaged couples with unique venues and talented vendors. They’ve just launched a book, Get Wed - a one-way pass to getting hitched with maximum vibes and minimum stress…

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S03, E32: Real couple: Rock star vibes in Collingwood (Laura + Stu) 1:01:00

10M ago1:01:00

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In this week’s episode we chat to Laura and Stu, who got married in ultra cool and relaxed style on 8 April 2023. They got hitched at the Vegas style chapel in Collingwood, Altar Electric, with their reception being held at Le Bon Ton down the road. Le Bon Ton is an American bar and smokehouse with a function space upstairs. The food is delicious a…

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S03, E31: Practical tips to get the most out of your wedding photography with Alex Motta 1:05:54

10M ago1:05:54

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On this week's episode of Project Engaged we chat to legendary Melbourne wedding photographer Alex Motta from Motta Weddings. Alex has been working professionally as a wedding photographer for well over a decade and has captured love stories in different parts of the world from Australia to Europe and Central America. Alex has a wealth of knowledge…

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S03, E30: We went to a DJ conference! Chatting all about Beat Mix 2023! 46:57

11M ago46:57

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After a little break between episodes, we are back in your earholes for another episode of Project Engaged! This week we chat about the Beat Mix conference we both attended in Tweed Heads in early August. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with wedding DJs and MCs from all around Australia. The conference was organised by a member associati…

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S03, E29 Real couple: A family affair in Melbourne CBD (Claudia + Andrew) 1:03:25

12M ago1:03:25

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In this week’s episode we chat to Claudia and Andrew who got married at The Savoy on Little Collins St in the heart of Melbourne on Saturday, 4 February 2023. Claudia’s niece Paulina initially reached out to enquire of their behalf about a DJ for their big day (including the ceremony) on the recommendation of their photographer, Meagan Brown (who w…

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S03, E28: Real Couple: Glastonbury vibes at Panama Dining Room (Nick + Lara) 1:01:23

12M ago1:01:23

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In this episode we chat with Nick and Lara got hitched at Panama Dining Room on Saturday, 11 February 2023 with around 100 family and friends from Australia, the UK and the USA! Here’s what they said in their initial enquiry: "Music is a massive part of each of our lives. For Lara she is a lover of many genres, some of her favourite artists ranging…

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S03, E27: Modern nostalgia with photo and film duo Caity and Duncan 50:12

12M ago50:12

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On this episode we chat to another wedding business duo, and we were so excited! It’s also the first time we’re talking about film too! Caity and Duncan are a couple of wedding photographers and videographers based in Melbourne (who also happen to be a couple!). Aleks had the pleasure of working with them on a really fun North Fitzroy wedding earli…

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S03, E26: Chatting about Aleks' new celebrancy gig 40:13

1y ago40:13

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On this episode we chat all about Aleks' new celebrancy gig! Some of the questions Ed asks her are: Why did you decide to become a celebrant? How would you describe your celebrant style? What are the different packages you offer? How does it work practically when you’re marrying a couple and then DJing for them? What’s the process in the lead up fo…

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S03, E25: Tips for planning a wedding in a tough economy 37:44

1y ago37:44

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In this episode we chat about planning your wedding in today's tough economy. Planning a wedding on a budget can be challenging, but it's definitely possible to save money without sacrificing the things that are important to the couple. In this episode we chat through some tips to help you save money on your wedding while still prioritizing what ma…

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S03, E24: How to brand your day using stationery and signage (with Brit from State of Reverie) 48:07

1y ago48:07

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On this episode of Project Engaged we are talking about a topic that we haven’t yet covered in our three seasons, so we’re really excited to learn more! For this episode, we are chatting with Brit Stevens, who is behind the State of Reverie brand. State of Reverie provides designer wedding invitations, stationery and signage. And even wedding websi…

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S03, E23: Elopement Extravaganza (with Toko Events) 16:37

1y ago16:37

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BONUS EPISODE ALERT! We have a sneaky mini podcast episode for your ear holes where we chat to Judith from Toko Events, one of the masterminds behind the amazing idea that is the Elopement Extravaganza at Rupert on the 20th of August this year! If you’ve wanted to get married at Rupert with a top notch group of suppliers, but haven’t had the budget…

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S03, E22: Real couple: Planning a party-focused Northside wedding (Dean + Pip) 1:04:36

1y ago1:04:36

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On this episode, we chat to real couple Dean and Pip, who got married at Noisy Ritual in Brunswick East in April 2023. Their initial enquiry said it all: "We're real keen for wall to wall boogie for our wedding. Absolutely key. Planning on ripping the speech bandaid off and then relentless dance floor times." The couple were so excitable from their…

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S03, E21: Fun extras to add to your DJ 59:13

1y ago59:13

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Shameless plug podcast episode alert!! We chat about all the fun extras that you're able to add to our DJ services! If you're thinking of adding something extra to us, you can check out our Services page. We have extras like sax, percussion, party lights, audio guestbooks and our photobooth (to name a few!). Venues and peeps that we mentioned on th…

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S03, E20 Ideas to make your wedding unique 35:34

1y ago35:34

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On this episode of the podcast, we share some ideas to make your wedding unique (sourced from real weddings we've seen or been a part of). Most of our couples are party-lovers and want their wedding to be a super fun affair. But beyond that, they also want to make sure their wedding really reflects them with personal touches that makes it unique an…

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S03, E19: How we pick tunes on the night! 43:49

1y ago43:49

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There is SO MUCH good music around and so many factors to consider when hand-picking tunes for a function. Often you have a mixed demographic with different ages, backgrounds and music tastes. Some people love to dance and some need a little more encouragement. How do Eddy and Aleks go about selecting what to play? In this podcast, we shgare an ins…

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S03, E18: Community over competition in the wedding industry! 52:17

1y ago52:17

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On this epusode, we chat to a trio of Victorian based celebrants who are leading the way in the wedding community! We were so excited to be joined on the podcast by not one, but THREE industry legends: Megan Watson, Matt Finch and Zena Lythgo. We chat to Megan, Matt and Zena about changes to the wedding industry over the last few years, how the con…

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S03, E17: Talking all things acoustic music with Wendybird 47:54

1y ago47:54

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On this episode we talk all things live music for your wedding with Wendy from Wendybird Music! We’ve had the pleasure of seeing Wendy live and she has an incredible voice and is clearly very passionate about music. Wendybird Music offers highly customisable live music options where Wendy and her musician buddies can perform as a duo, trio, quartet…

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S03, E16: Real couple: A vibrant, vegan wedding at Glasshaus (Pia + Suny) 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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Real couple alert! On this episode of Project Engaged, we chat to our gorgeous clients, Pia and Suny, who got hitched at Glasshaus Outside and Inside in Cremorne in November of 2022 (with Aleks as their DJ!). If you want inspiration for your non-traditional wedding, this is IT. Their A-list vendor team included: Ceremony and reception venue and flo…

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S03, E15: Getting the most out of your wedding vendors 42:30

1+ y ago42:30

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After hours of research, you’ve found your dream team of wedding vendors and are ready to start booking them in. How do you make sure you can secure these legends, and also get the most out of their expertise and experience throughout the planning process and of course, on the big day itself? On this episode, we (Eddy and Aleks) share our tips for …

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S03, E14: 5 Mistakes to avoid at your wedding 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

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We’ve been reflecting on the last year or so of weddings we’ve played (almost 150 of them!) and wanted to share with you 5 common mistakes we see. They’re not make or break, but they will have a material impact on your big day (especially if combined - yikes!). Avoid these mistakes and you’ll thank us later! As always, thank you so much for listeni…

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S03, E13: Our favourite inner-city Melbourne venues 49:03

1+ y ago49:03

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On this episode of Project Engaged, Aleks and Eddy chat about their favourite all-in-one, inner-city Melbourne venues! We are so spoiled for choice here in our beautiful city. For those couples that are on the look out for a venue (or perhaps even doing a little research for friends and family) in the inner city, this episode is FOR YOU! :) Venues …

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S03, E12: Real couple: Marrying aesthetic and atmosphere at Churchill (Kalise + Jack) 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

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In this episode we chat to one of our past couples, Kalise and Jack, who got hitched on the 19th of March 2022 at Churchill Events (with Eddy as their DJ). Jack and Kalise's wedding brief was "Bridgerton on vacation", and we think they nailed it! On the podcast we talk through their planning process, how they decided on their venue and vendors, the…

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S03, E11: How we prepare music for your wedding 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

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In this episode of Project Engaged, we (Eddy and Aleks) discuss how we organise their music for a wedding! This ep was inspired by a recent Instagram reel Ed put together, talking about this very subject. We run through our questionnaire (aka our "party brief") where we ask music-related questions and gather our couples' favourite artists and songs…

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S03, E10: Toko Events on how a planner can help you throw one epic wedding! 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

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In this episode we are so excited to be chatting to Judith from Toko Events! Judith is a wedding planner who provides a whole range of services, whether you’re looking for someone to take care of literally everything or styling only. We’ve worked with Judith on lots of very fun, non-traditional weddings for stylish couples and can tell you, she’s a…

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S03, E09: What's your musical "vibe"? 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

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If you're planning your wedding, you might be overwhelmed with articulating what music you do and do not like as a couple. In that light, we've created 8 playlists organised by musical “vibe”. We came up with these by reflecting on the types of clients that we attract and the best parties we’ve played to date. This resulted in a handful of playlist…

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S03, E08: Real couple: Big party vibes at Rupert (Simon + Tom) 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

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Real couple alert! On Episode 8 of our wedding planning podcast, Project Engaged, we chat to our gorgeous clients, Simon and Tom, who got hitched at Rupert on Rupert in Collingwood in June 2022! Tom and Simon's wedding was such a huge party! There were bubble guns, glowsticks, our photo booth, percussionist (joining our DJ Aleks Mac), hangover kits…

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S03, E07: What music you need for your big day! 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

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You may not realise how many parts of your wedding actually require carefully curated music. It’s not just about the dance floor! As soon as guests arrive for your ceremony, the atmosphere is being set for the rest of the day. In this episode, we (Eddy and Aleks) go through all of the music needed to create your wedding soundtrack, with some hot in…

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S03, E06: Celebrant, cake-maker, MC - oh my! The talented Zee Scott! 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

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We’re super excited to be chatting to a wedding supplier with many talents. Zee Scott is a celebrant, MC and cake maker, and all round legend! She’s got an unmatched energy and we’re always excited when we get to work with her on a wedding. She’s always up for a boogie, which we obviously love! Here’s what some of her clients say about her: “Zee wa…

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S03, E05: How to inject fun into your wedding photography with Nikki McCrone 1:05:45

1+ y ago1:05:45

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On Episode 5 of our wedding planning podcast, Project Engaged, we chat to the one and only Nikki McCrone, Melbourne wedding photographer extraordinaire! We speak to Nikki about wedding trends we're seeing this year, how couples can find a photographer that fits their vibe, what to consider when picking a venue and some tips to inject fun into your …

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S03, E04: How to find a great wedding DJ for the best party 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

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In this episode Eddy and Aleks discuss how to find a great wedding DJ for an epic party! If you're a couple who loves music and wants a great party for their wedding, you'll want to make sure you find an experienced wedding DJ who knows how to help you achieve the dance floor of your dreams (and build up to it throughout the night)! You can check o…

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S03, E03: Sarah from Bangin Hangins on how to add personality to your wedding space! 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

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In Episode 3, we chat to one of our fave wedding suppliers, Sarah Borg, the genius behind Bangin Hangins. We're pretty obsessed with these super colourful streamer installations. You'll recognise them as soon as you see them. They instantly add personality to any space and just scream PARTY. And you'll recognise Sarah right away too. She is the emb…

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SO3, E02: Venue spotlight: Chatting with the events team at the Post Office Hotel 35:30

2y ago35:30

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On this episode, we chat to Jen and Caitlin who are the Event Managers at Post Office Hotel Events in Coburg, Melbourne. The venue right up the road from us and there are so many things we love about it! Let’s start with the fact that the venue is attached to a pub and you basically get your own private beer garden. Other things to mention are the …

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S03, E01: Top tips for a party-starting ceremony with Nat Sproal 45:17

2y ago45:17

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We are pumped to have our first guest for this new season and what a cracker of a guest we have lined up! On this episode, we chat to celebrant Nat Sproal, a self-confessed no-BS melbourne celebrant who’s all about the heart and soul, rather than the frills and tradition. Nat loves good tunes and is ALWAYS first on the dance floor! Her style of del…

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Introducing Season 3! 4:13

2y ago4:13

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We are back for Season 3 of Project Engaged! And we have a brand new focus! We are shifting our focus towards helping fun-loving couples plan their non-traditional wedding and find superstar suppliers! We'll interview married couples for their insights as well as awesome suppliers, and, of course, share our own wedding experiences. Thank you to all…

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S02, E07: Banish boring copy forever: tips from expert copywriter and coach Hayley Maxwell 1:02:37

2y ago1:02:37

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In this episode we chat about a very important topic - how to write copy for your business that will attract your ideal clients! In Episode 7, we chat to Hayley Maxwell, a brand clarity and messaging coach, copywriter, ferocious ice cream eater, and leopard print lover… (and not necessarily in that order). She’s been honing her skills since the ear…

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