HELLO LADIES – MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS

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A good marriage celebrant is the heart of any ceremony and lucky for us we had some of Queensland’s most loved celebrants at the last Brisbane Wedding Festival.

Just a few of our fantastic talent, this amazing group of ladies are funny, quirky, sincere and full of energy. Experts at bringing together a crowd, they know how to make your ceremony memorable and full of love and laughter.

ERIN WOODHALL CELEBRANT

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Erin Woodhall’s love for weddings is infectious.

Toying with the idea of being a celebrant for a while, it wasn’t until her younger sister started planning her own wedding that all her stars aligned. With encouragement from her family, she did the training, officiated her sister’s marriage and hasn’t looked back.

A true romantic, one of her favourite perks of the job is hearing how people find their match in this big crazy world and for the last two years Erin has helped couples make their wedding day memorable, authentic and fun.

Natasha Lewis Celebrant

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Natasha Lewis loves weddings!

An experienced and supportive celebrant, she is here to help you create a truly fabulous wedding ceremony. With lots of resources and ideas to guide you, right from the time you first meet, to your much anticipated wedding day, Natasha works along side couples to make their day truly memorable.

Whether your wedding day is registry style, an elopement, a small intimate family gathering or a celebration with all your family and friends, Natasha can help.

CELEBRATED MOMENTS

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Introducing the lovely Krista Webb, the face and founder of Celebrated Moments.

A young, vibrant, experienced Celebrant, Krista works alongside couples to create a ceremony to remember. Passionate about creating and delivering ceremonies that are meaningful and original, she injects fun and flair into everything that she does.

Amazing, awesome, stylish, made for this job! These are the top comments that Krista regularly get as feedback.

If you want the best ‘I DO’, you need the best celebrant out there and Krista is the best of the best.

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!

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

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Everybody knows that a festival ain’t a festival without amazing food trucks!

And the Brisbane Wedding Festival had some of the most mouthwatering dishes in Brisbane. From delicious ice cream, taste bud tingling Italian street food and the kind of pizza that makes you drool just thinking about it, these were just a few of the fantastic food vendors to join us.

RUBY THE LITTLE RED ICE CREAM VAN

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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.

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.

MANGIA MANGIA ITALIAN STREET GOODS

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Beniamino, ‘Beni,’ Fuse and Samantha, ‘Sammy,’ Cochrane get excited by many things — travel and adventure, friends, good times and great hospitality. But above all, they love to eat! The pair first met at Brisbane institute Beccofino, where both have spent considerable time honing their skills, Beni in the kitchen and Samantha as a jack-of-all trades, front-of-house extrodinaire.

Sharing a love food that is humble, simple and yet delicious, Mangia Mangia use only the best and freshest ingredients. Beni’s home town classic, Panzerotti, is a favourite – soft dough, filled with home made napoli sauce and torn, soft mozzarella, folded, fried and eaten by hand. Just the way it should be.

PIZZANTICA

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Seriously, who doesn’t love pizza??? Pizzantica believe that memorable occasions come from sharing a fantastic meal with your friends and family. Bringing together mouth watering restaurant style pizza and dedicated catering, the cherry on top is their funky VW Kombi Van, mounted with a ferrari-red pizza oven. Pizzantica’s food is prepared and served in the traditional napoli way by their talented Italian pizzaiolo.

The brainchild of owner/chef Luca Ferone, Pizzantica is all about quality, service and convenience. The Pizzantica Van was designed to bring customers restaurant quality Italian cuisine and service to any type of special occasion.

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

MANGIA MANGIA ITALIAN STREET GOODS

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Their Mangia Mangia journey began when the two returned to Beni’s native Italy in 2014, where they ate their way around every back street and corner of his vibrant home town, Gallipoli. Back in Brisbane, unable to leave their food adventures behind, Beni and Sammy decided to bring the traditional dishes from the south of Italy to the Australian lifestyle and serve it up with a little character. And so, they hit the road, flung open the window of their van and Mangia Mangia Street Goods was born.

For Beni and Sammy, eating is essential to any good time, they take the staples of great Italian food and mix it with the best ingredients of Australian lifestyle. Mangia Mangia is a celebration of community, festivals, outdoor living and fun. Share in the goods, be a part of the adventure and Mangia – Eat!

Come and try their mouthwatering dishes for yourself at this Saturday’s Brisbane Wedding Festival. Held on January 30th and hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, don’t forget to grab your tickets!

For more on Mangia Mangia Italian Street goods, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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INSTA KOMBI

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Are you looking for a touch of fun for your reception? Insta Kombi’s custom photo booth is the perfect option for any event.

Insta Kombi is a mobile photo booth built in the back of a lovingly restored 1974 Volkswagen Kombi. Fully equipped with professional equipment, the booth is fully stocked to help you create beautiful memories of your big day.

The perfect backdrop to capture those fun and special moments, Insta Kombi is amazing for outside venues and with a bit of forward planning can be easily taken into inside spaces.

The most loved photo booth of its kind in Queensland, their amazing set-up is sure to be a guaranteed hit at your next event, whatever the occasion may be.

Come and meet the Insta Kombi team at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival, this coming Saturday, January 30th.

Until then, for more information on Insta Kombi, find them on their website or Facebook page.

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SAMBA CATERING CO.

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prof photo 1 Calling all foodies! Introducing the one and only Samba Catering Co.!

The brainchild of Brazilian chef Samba, his experience of cooking in busy restaurants and working in the catering industry made it only natural for him to pursue his dream of having a business of his own. Together with his lovely fiance Krystal, they decided to take a leap of faith and create and business that they truly believe in.

Samba’s love for cooking is infectious. Specialising in Spanish Paella and Brazilian BBQ, his passion and talent show in his dishes and in the faces of full and happy customers.

Samba Catering Co. don’t just cater; they prepare your event’s food with perfect execution, whilst providing your guests with a unique and entertaining catering experience.

Launching in 2015, this up and coming business continues to increase in leaps and bounds. Already raking up a dedicated following, they are a favourite for events, markets, parties and weddings in and around Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Come and try their tasty dishes for yourself at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival, held this Saturday, January 30th.

For more information on Samba Catering Co. and their amazing food, visit their Facebook page.
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VELVETIER

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Are you dreaming of a sweet-filled party or reception? Velvetier make the most divine custom cakes, petite desserts and treats of all descriptions. Whatever your occasion, their delicious delights will make it even more special.

Velvetier lovingly handcraft dazzling cupcakes, macarons, cake pops, biscuits, brownies and celebration cakes for any event and can ensure that the treats of your choice can be customised to the theme of your big day.

They believe that it takes premium ingredients to make delicious cakes, so Velvetier only use the best ingredients and bake fresh every day.

Making quality delights available to everyone is their passion. They aim to make their products affordable and work alongside their clients to help them design something for their day that is not only gorgeous and delicious, but also budget friendly.

Come and meet the darling team from Velvetier at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival, held on January 30th, 2016.

Until then, find them on their website or Facebook page to check out more of their amazing goodies.

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ALEX PERRY HOTEL AND APARTMENTS

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We are so happy to announce that Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments will be joining us at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival!

Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments is a product of a meeting of the minds when an Australian fashion icon and local Brisbane developers and investors recognised the symbiotic nature of timeless, tasteful design, while also providing comfortable, unique boutique style accommodation on a scale not previously attempted.

Opened to great public and industry acclaim in October 2015, this amazing location has quickly risen to the top of the specialty accommodation market in Brisbane.

Classic, yet edgy design, blended with modern technology and supported by friendly, professional service, ensures an A List experience for each and every guest.

Unique design elements flow from expertly crafted furnishings, with quality fittings, decor and guest amenities that are at a level never previously provided in the market.

More importantly, the team at Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments understand that people make hospitality, not just the building and amenities. They set out each and every working day to have a positive, enjoyable and memorable impact on the life of every guest they come in contact with.

You won’t want to miss meeting the amazing team from Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments for yourself at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival. The countdown is on for January 30th! Grab your tickets here.

For more information, visit Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments on their website or find them on Facebook.

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MIRRA PRIVATE DINING AND EVENTS

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If you’re looking for a truly showstopping venue, your search is over. Founded in 2008, Mirra is a converted warehouse which has been transformed to create a stunning private dining and boutique events space in the heart of Fortitude Valley.

Firmly embedded as one of Brisbane’s leading bespoke event spaces, the converted warehouse has been transformed to create a stunning venue where Paris meets Shanghai; where high warehouse ceilings covered in hand-painted canvasses are littered with tiered chandeliers; where detailed bronze French doors open to a private courtyard perfect for pre or post drinks.

With a venue that speaks for itself, couples can’t help but fall in love with Mirra’s grungy, industrial exterior and it’s elegant, glamorous, interior.

Their Executive Chef, Allen Edgar is the top of his game. Creating delectable food and beverages, he continues to produce seasonal menus that are not only delicious, but will exceed any expectation.

A small family owned business, Mirra ticks all the boxes for anybody hunting for the perfect reception location.

Come and meet the team from Mirra a the next Brisbane Wedding Festival. Held on January 30th and hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s the perfect opportunity to meet with our amazing vendors in person.

To find out more about Mirra and their amazing services, visit their website or find them on Facebook.

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ANTONY MERAT PHOTOGRAPHY

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For Antony Merat, life as a photographer all started with buildings. Originally taking photographs of architecture and interiors, his passion of capturing images of people and portraits won out.

Now a full-time, destination photographer, Antony’s excitement for his craft shows in his work. His photos are full of love and light, with the mood and romance of the day jumping out at you from his images.

Traveling the world photographing weddings and events have given Antony the knowledge and experience to expertly work along side couples, making it a joyful and exciting experience, all the while perfectly capturing the essence of your day.

You don’t want to miss meeting this amazing photographer at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival, held on January 30th, 2016. Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s the perfect backdrop to see Antony’s work for yourself.

To find out more about Antony Merat Photography, visit his website or find him on Facebook.

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BLACK JACKET SUITING

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A guy in a great suit can make any girl swoon. Introducing Black Jacket Suiting, Brisbane’s newest independent gentleman’s fashion boutique. Specialising in men’s formal and wedding suits, they pride themselves on providing personalised, affable, affordable and unique service for all of their cliental.

Working in the suiting industry from the age of 16, director Ryan Fisher saw a gap in the Brisbane market for specialty wedding suit suppliers that offered diversity in product and price range. With the knowledge, industry connections and experience he felt ready to give Brisbane a new independent suiting boutique the first of which had been opened for 15 years.

Always going the extra mile for their customers and striving to make the experience as stress free as possible, the team at Black Jacket Suiting has a wealth of knowledge of the wedding and fashion business and will problem solve to find the perfect fit for the special day.

We are super excited that the oh-so handsome team from Black Jacket Suiting will be joining us at the next Brisbane Wedding Festival. Held on January 30th, the countdown is on to get your ticket!

Until then, you can visit Black Jacket Suiting on their website or find them on Facebook.

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