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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-obsessed wedding planner, stylist, and coordinator, will be your go-to for all things weddings. While Tania, the creative director and expert in design, will bring your wedding day vision to life through beautiful stationery and signage.
Together, we'll tackle hot wedding topics, have informal and fun chats with leading wedding vendors, and share insights and answers to all your burning wedding questions. No BS, just real talk about planning and enjoying your special day.
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, elbow deep in a tub of ice cream, and in need of some wedding intel, subscribe to Cut the Cake on your favourited streaming platform. And don't forget to slide into our DMs on Instagram @cutthecakepodcast or email us at hello@cutthecake.com.au with all your burning wedding questions.
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 6: Finding Your Dress and Suit
In this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re diving into one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning—finding the perfect wedding dress and suit! Whether you’re a bride, groom, or both, this episode is packed with helpful tips and advice on choosing attire that suits your style, budget, and the season. We cover everything from classic wedding dress silhouettes like A-line and mermaid, to sleek suits and tuxedos for every type of celebration.
We’ll also guide you through the best places to shop—bridal boutiques, second-hand gems, and even designer trunk shows—so you can find the perfect outfit without breaking the bank. For those wanting something truly unique, we explore the benefits of custom and couture attire, where you can add personal touches and ensure a flawless fit.
Lastly, we discuss timelines and fittings, making sure you’re prepared well in advance of your big day. You’ll get some final tips on trusting your gut, staying comfortable, and always having a backup plan. Tune in and get ready to look and feel amazing on your wedding da
Other Episodes to Note:
The Art of Couture Bridal Wear: A Sustainable Approach to Dress Design
https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/episodes/olivia-waters-couture
About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.
instagram.com/mellyraincreative
Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact
About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.
instagram.com/eventwandererco/
