FOODIE HEAVEN

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Great food is the heart of any party.

Our fantastic vendors from the last Brisbane Wedding Festival are catering extraordinaire’s! With delicious food and beverages on display, they made it easy for guests to have a taste of what they could be enjoying at their own wedding or event.

WINE & DINE’M CATERING

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Wine & Dine’m live for celebration.

With an innovative and fresh style, they develop creative catering ideas for unique occasions, from an intimate backyard engagement party, to large marquee weddings.

With some of the most creative caterers in Brisbane, their enchanting menus, personal touches and ability to entwine every couples story through food and beverage are a must for anyone looking for the ultimate catering team.

SAMBA CATERING

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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.

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.

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

PHOTO BOOTH FUN

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Who can resist a photo booth, am I right? A splash of fun at any event, this entertaining option is a unique and different way to capture the mood and memories from your big day.

The last Brisbane Wedding Festival had some of Queensland’s most loved photo booth vendors on display. Needless to say… they were a massive hit!

INSTA KOMBI

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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.

THE SELFIE STATION

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The Selfie Station was born out of the eagerness to create new photo and video experiences, combined with its potential to evolve as an approachable and highly social memory sharing tool it will keep your guests, smiling from ear to ear!

It wasn’t long before The Selfie Station was capturing smiles on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The Selfie Station is the only one of its kind in Australia, its slimline and unique design adds class and elegance to every event.

The Selfie Station is the next generation in photo booth technology and continues to capture long lasting memories, one flash at a time. It is not your average photo booth; with so many options from green screen technology, filters, sketch booth, video messaging, slow motion videos, animated gifs, instant uploads and prints and so much more.

IN THE BOOTH

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In The Booth quite literally started with a blank piece of paper and a pencil. The idea began out of a need to design a booth that encompassed the retro style and inexplicable joy of a 1950’s arcade photo booth, while still having all the quality and benefits of modern imagery. Not only have they designed a booth that looks stunning in any venue, it also captures gorgeous three quarter length pictures to ensure not a single detail is missed.

With an amazing team of helpers, the guys at In The Booth go above and beyond for every single client and guest. Launching in 2009, In The Booth have attended over 8000 event and have seen it all. This quick thinking team have endless Plan-B’s up their sleeve to save the day from any last minute mishaps. Their focus is to maximise on detail and minimise on stress. Perfect!

In The Booth in now Australia’s leading photo booth franchise with offices all over the country. While they are constantly developing new product to meet the changing needs of their clients and their industry, the iconic booths have remained identical to that very first sketch on that piece of paper.

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

CRAFTY CREATIVES

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There’s something about beautiful stationery that just sets the whole mood of a wedding or event.

Our super talented vendors from the last Brisbane Wedding Festival know how to make a big impact no matter your style or budget. These creative teams work alongside couples to bring to life the first glimpse that guests will see of their theme and vision for their big day.

SEPTEMBER CREATIVE

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For Tamara, September Creative began from a desire to see beautiful, nature inspired wedding stationary and to provide budget conscious couples the option of stunning ready-to-post options, as well as the opportunity to have their wedding stationary custom designed for them. Offering two distinct services allows happy couples to have the beautiful wedding stationary of their dreams.

In the business for close to ten years, Tamara is a self-proclaimed colour and typography addict. Gathering inspiration from interiors, galleries, outdoor adventures and vintage science books, she is incredibly passionate about design and believes that stationary sets the tone to your big day. She is able to create wedding stationary that truly reflects who you are as a soon-to-be married couple and give your guests a sneak peek the incredible day that you have planned.

LOVE EVERYTHING

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Created in 2012 by Amanda Woods, an English born graphic designer who jumped hemispheres and now resides in Noosa, Queensland. Amanda has a true passion for designing all things beautiful and injects a love of style into everything she creates. Love Everything began with Amanda designing invitations for family and friends. One little idea lead to big dreams and Love Everything was created to share her designs with everyone.

Love Everything is their to celebrate that special occasion, decorate that new home and style those memorable moments.

With beautiful stationary and art prints, Love Everything has something for any style or theme.

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

TURN IT UP!

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A great band can bring together any crowd and can even turn someone with two left feet into a boogie master.

The last Brisbane Wedding Festival had some of Brisbane’s favourite bands, pumping awesome tunes and getting feet tapping. These powerhouses of funk know how to get a group movin’ and grovin’ and are a must for any big event.

THE WHITE TREE

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This powerhouse of a business has taken over the wedding industry. Under one creative roof The White Tree offers live band, photography and film services featuring some of Australia’s most talented artists.

With a band line up and set list that can be customised to suit your budget, tone of your event and your preferred music genres, The White Tree Band typically perform chilled background tunes early in the evening, acting more as atmospheric mood music, then can quickly transform into a highly energetic dance band for later in the night (when the guests have had a few more drinks!). For the dance sets, funk and rock classics are always a crowd-pleaser, as well as killer new music – keeping guests satisfied, no matter their age or music tastes.

LOVE NOTE MUSIC

When a close friend asked Ange to sing at her wedding, she wanted to surprise her with something a little out of the ordinary. Unable to find a song that perfectly captured who they were or the awesomeness of their relationship, she decided that she needed to write the words herself. Not only surprising them with their very own original song on their wedding day, she also recorded the track for them to keep forever. (Is it just us, or does Ange sound like the coolest friend ever???)

Dan and Ange are Love Note Music, a Sunshine Coast based, acoustic live music duo who specialise in creating the perfect mood for your Sunshine Coast, Brisbane or destination wedding. Whether it’s performing acoustic covers with a unique twist for your ceremony, cruisy afternoon sets for canapé or cocktail hour, relaxed music or getting the party started at your reception, Love Note make sure that every moment of your day is accompanied by a great vibe.

LARK MUSIC

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A Darling Affair’s Wedding Festivals would just be a plain old boring ‘wedding expo’ if it wasn’t for the killer festival party till you drop sounds that Lark Music produce!

The band’s standard offer includes 180 minutes of live music across a 5 hour period, plus all music between sets taken care of and some basic MC duties. They can provide you with anything from a solo acoustic artist, our standard five piece lineup, up to a rocking ten-piece band, featuring both male and female singers, guitarist, bass player, drummer, latin percussionist, keyboard and brass (saxophone, trumpet and/or trombone).

Basically Lark music has any musician you want right at their finger tips and you just need to decide what vibe you want for your unique wedding celebration. Lark Music promises you a live soundtrack that you and your guests will never forget!

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

FLOWER POWER

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Beautiful flowers can transform any wedding and these amazing florists are the queens of their craft.

With expert skills and talent practically oozing out of their pores, this amazing group will turn anyone into a true romantic when they spy their breathtaking arrangements.

Just a few of the amazing floral stylists on show at the last Brisbane Wedding Festival, these ladies know flowers!

MADAME BLOOM

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With years of experience working as a visual merchandiser, Shannon knew that it was time to make a leap to her true calling. Training and gaining work experience in bustling Melbourne, it wasn’t long before Shannon brought her talents to sunny Brisbane. After a few years and lots of weddings in this climate, she is a pro at knowing of whats going to last and what won’t.

A one woman show, Shannon’s love of flowers knows no bounds! Each Madame Bloom order is lovingly considered and personally customised to suit both budget and style.

PRIMULA FLORAL STYLING

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If you looked up Flower Power in the dictionary, you’d find a big picture of Primula Floral Styling underneath. The floral arrangements that Eliza is able to create is nothing short of breathtaking.

Primula grew from her love of all things romantic, loose and wild and she found weddings to be the perfect occasion to celebrate the inherent beauty of flowers.

Since entering the wedding industry in 2012, Primula have become dedicated to sourcing flowers and botanicals that truly stand out in a crowd. Whether it’s bringing you Victorian garden roses loaded with a scent that will make your heart skip a beat, or foraging locally for lush, sprawling foliage that mimic our wild surrounds, Primula designs feature the kind of botanical curiosities that will have you (and your guests) leaning in for a closer look.

BOUQUET BOUTIQUE
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One of Brisbane’s most sought after florists for wedding flowers, the Bouquet Boutique team are known for creating concepts that are on-trend and tailored to the bride’s vision.

Headed by creative director Geraldine Hore, a floristry design expert and educator who has impeccable taste and an eye for design. With more than a decade experience in the florist industry, Geraldine’s expertise spans native flower cultivation and export, to floristry design. She combines her greatest passions – creativity, nature and interior design- to produce outstanding floral visions that are at the forefront of fashionable floristry.

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

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

GLAMMING IT UP

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Every bride knows that an amazing glam squad is a must!

Lucky for us, we were able to bring together some of THE BEST hair, makeup and beauty teams around for the Brisbane Wedding Festival. This talented bunch of ladies know their stuff and are pro’s at making a bride feel her most beautiful.

But don’t just take our word for it, check out their amazing work from our latest fair and their stunning stalls!

THE BEAUTY CASE

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Khesanh, the brains and beauty behind this upbeat and on trend hair and makeup team has also been the mastermind behind our fashion parades for over a year now.

Khesanh and The Beauty Case Team aim to achieve an individual look for each client that they work with. From the Bride to be herself, the bridal entourage and the gorgeous mother of the bride. With a casual team of 7 spanning from the Sunshine Coast Hinterland down to the quiet beaches of Byron and even in Sydney!

Every woman is important to them. The Beauty Case team listen to your desires whilst guiding you in a direction that will suit your face and hair to leave your partner-to-be breathless at the first sight of you walking down the isle.

BLISSFUL MAKEUP

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As an experienced makeup artist and hair stylist, Karla understands just how important your wedding day is. Committed to creating the perfect bridal makeup look for your special occasion, her focus is entirely on you, guaranteeing that you feel like the most beautiful, blissful bride ever.

With her extensive training, Karla can appreciate that every bride is unique. Knowing that you require stunning, long-lasting makeup, she uses trusted, quality brands that will not only stay beautiful on your wedding day, but also in your treasured photos for years to come.

BLUSH AND BANGS

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This Mother/Daughter dream team are a down to earth duo that genuinely love being a part of your special day. Blush and Bangs are passionate about providing Brides with a personal one-on-one experience. Understanding that all Brides are different, they work closely with each client to create a look that captures their unique beauty and personality whether it’s bohemian, vintage or modern.

Based in Brisbane, Blush and Bangs offer a fully mobile service for a convenient and stress free day. Ensuring that all of your hair and makeup needs are met, their goal is to leave you feeling beautiful and confident.

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

BOUQUET BOUTIQUE

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We are so happy to be able to announce that the very talented team from Bouquet Boutique will be joining us at this Saturday’s Brisbane Wedding Festival!

One of Brisbane’s most sought after florists for wedding flowers, their team are known for creating concepts that are on-trend and tailored to the bride’s vision.

Bouquet Boutique have built an exceptional reputation for producing the most beautiful and sophisticated designs from classic, traditional, modern and bespoke styles.

Using only the highest quality flowers and materials, they work closely alongside couples throughout all stages of the planning process, always seeking to exceed your personal vision for the flowers on your wedding day.

For more information on Bouquet Boutique, 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.

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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