Side By Side Tribe
Every great wedding has a behind‑the‑scenes tribe — the talented, big‑hearted humans who make the magic happen. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to find mine. Some started as industry legends I admired from afar and somehow ended up becoming close friends I adore.
These are the people I trust implicitly: the calm‑in‑the‑chaos types, the creative geniuses, the problem‑solvers, the ones who show up with good vibes and even better work. When I recommend someone, it’s because they’re part of my tribe — and I know they’ll take incredible care of you too.
Curves & Lace Photography
CAROL
What sort of person pulls over and rescues over 100 turtles on the highway over the years??? Donates to loads of different charities, and gives double to any that promote equality for everyone, everywhere?? Loves dressing up as sci-fi characters??
That would be me.. the person who has held a camera since being gifted one by Santa Claus over 50 years ago, coincidentally just a few weeks after 'borrowing' dad's polaroid camera from the buffet and taking a whole pack of pictures of the dog's nose.
If being just a little geeky and caring just a bit too much sometimes sounds good to you, or you have a fun photo session idea, just click on contact me and we will get together over coffee and decadent cake or handmade cookies, my treat!
CHRIS
A lover of fast cars and faster motorcycles, President and long time member of a not-for-profit sci-fi fan club that donates thousands of dollars to women-focused charities each year, and an analytical chemist who is detail-oriented and very focused.
I'm Chris, part of the wedding and events team, I also answer to Minion. The Spock to Carol's Kirk, the Shepherd Book to her Mal, the voice of calm to Carol's creative fervour. The quiet one of the pair of us, but just as geeky and fun
Oh, and don’t worry if Carol yells at me and says “You’re fired!” I take it as a compliment, and she always rehires me after she sees my photos.
The Styled Bouquet by Michelle Baerken
At The Styled Bouquet, they believe every couple deserves wedding flowers that are as unique as their love story.
They are a family-owned Australian business based in Rushworth, Victoria, specializing in premium handcrafted silk wedding flowers that are designed to last a lifetime. From your first enquiry through to delivery, They're here to make the process easy, enjoyable, and completely stress-free.
Behind every design is Michelle, a fully qualified bridal florist and floristry trainer with more than 20 years of experience. Throughout her career she has received numerous design awards, including creating floral designs for the Royal Australian Flower Show and jewellery pieces showcased on the runway in the United Kingdom.
Michelle combines her passion for creativity with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring every bouquet, buttonhole and floral arrangement is handcrafted to the highest standard. The result is beautiful, realistic wedding flowers that become lasting keepsakes long after your wedding day.
At Chateau Wyuna, they like to keep it simple and straightforward when it comes to wedding packages. That’s why their weddings are all-inclusive, so you don’t have to run around and do the extra work to organise centrepieces, menus, place cards, table seating charts, and a wishing well for the evening.
Their packages include all the essentials you might need, and then your only choice is which way you want your meals served and what’s on the menu.
They can customise your wedding package to include whichever features and items you like to create a bespoke package that suits your dream and vision for the day.
Peta-Gai and her team from Iridis Cosmetics are our preferred makeup artists. Peta-Gai has been a hair and makeup artist since 1994 and has worked with hundreds of brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, and many celebrities.
Iridis Cosmetics is a cruelty-free and rainbow-allied brand — “Iridis” means “Rainbow” in Latin. Their makeup lasts 16 hours or more, perfect for hugs, eating, drinking, and celebrating. Every makeup look is customised to suit you.
Peta-Gai offers free telephone consultations to tailor your look and arrange trial appointments. The team also provides sculpted brows, glam lash lifts, and skin care consultations.
Iridis Cosmetics
Chateau Wyuna
