Friends In All The Right Places!

Planning a wedding can be a whirlwind, but with my advice, expertise, and everyday experience in the wedding world, you’ll have a trusted guide by your side.

I’ve seen it all—the brilliant ideas that make a day magical and the little hiccups we’d rather avoid. Together, we’ll craft a day that’s uniquely yours, steering clear of the pitfalls and embracing the best tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way.

Let’s make your wedding as smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable as it should be!

Disclaimer: The vendors I recommend are shared purely because I genuinely admire their ethics, style, and approach to their craft. My suggestions come from a place of trust and experience, with no financial or other gain involved. I simply love the way they operate and believe they can help make your day truly special.

Melissa helping a bride with her gown

Venues*

Brisbane & Surrounds

Sunshine Coast Hinterland & Noosa

  • Maison La Plage Grove, Noosa

  • Maleny Manor, Maleny

  • Montville Village Hall, Montville

  • Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, Noosa

  • Spicers Clovelly Estate, Montville

  • Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Sunshine

  • The Chapel Montville, Montville

  • The Rocks at Yandina, Yandina

  • Tiffanys Maleny, Maleny

Scenic Rim & Surrounds

  • Rosewood Estate, Beechmont

  • White Chapel Kalbar, Kalbar

Ipswich & Surrounds

  • Darling Street Chapel, Woodend

  • Ipswich Events and Entertainment Centre, Bundamba

  • Kohlo Gardens, Muirlea

  • Queens Park Ipswich, Ipswich

  • Woodlands of Marburg, Marburg

Gold Coast & Surrounds

  • Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate, Merrimac

  • Coolibah Downs Private Estate, Mount Nathan

  • Evergreen Garden Venue, Parkwood

  • Fleay's Events and Cafe, Burleigh Heads

  • Floating Chapel, Main Beach, Southport

  • Gold Coast Farm House, Numinbah Valley

  • Grandad Jack's Craft Distillery, Miami

  • Greendays Restaurant & Bar, Bundall

  • Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island

  • Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre, Coolangatta

  • Pacific Beach Events Centre, Palm Beach

  • Panezski Artisan Distillery, Molendinar

  • RACV Royal Pines, Benowa

  • Sanctuary Cove Chapel, Hope Island

  • The Acre Boomerang Farm, Mudgeeraba

  • The Club at Parkwood, Parkwood

Tweed Coast & Surrounds

  • Summergrove Estate, Carool

  • Osteria Weddings, Casuarina

Tamborine & Surrounds

  • Albert River Wines, Tamborine

  • Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery, Tamborine Mountain

  • Eagle Heights Mountain Resort, Wongawallan

  • Hampton Estate Wines, Tamborine Mountain

  • Plunkett Villa Tamborine, Tamborine

  • Secret Garden Estate, Tamborine Mountain

  • St Bernards Hotel, Tamborine Mountain

  • Tamborine Mountain Glades (formerly Cedar Creek Lodges), Tamborine Mountain

Toowoomba & Surrounds

  • Aberfeldy Barn, Westbrook

  • Blue Mountain Hotel, Harlaxton

  • Bracknell Lodge, Wyreema

  • Branell Homestead, Laidley

  • Gabbinbar, Middle Ridge

  • Greenvalley Venue, Plainby

  • Minden Retreat, Minden

  • Picnic Point Toowoomba,

  • Preston Peak Winery, Preston

  • Toowoomba Botanic Gardens, East Toowoomba

Dalby

  • Jimbour House, Jimbour

Byron Bay & Surrounds

  • Fig Tree Restaurant, Ewingsdale

  • Fins at Plantation House, Duranbah

Stradbroke Island

  • Home Beach, Point Lookout

And Further Afield …

  • Ballina RSL, Ballina

  • Private Home, Goondiwindi

  • Frenchville Sports Club, Frenchville, Rockhampton

Southern Downs & Granite Belt

  • Gordon Country, Goomburra

  • Mount View Wines, Glen Alpin

  • Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Stanthorpe

  • Twisted Gum Wines, Stanthorpe

Hervey Bay, Fraser Island & Surrounds

  • Hervey Bay Boat Club, Urangan

  • Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island (K'Gari)

  • Purnella Park Coachhouse, Takura

Coochiemudlo Island

  • Coochiemudlo Island

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*I have conducted a ceremony at each of these locations:

Photographers

  • Gordon Country, Goomburra

  • Mount View Wines, Glen Alpin

  • Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Stanthorpe

  • Twisted Gum Wines, Stanthorpe

Videographers

  • Gordon Country, Goomburra

  • Mount View Wines, Glen Alpin

  • Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Stanthorpe

  • Twisted Gum Wines, Stanthorpe

A couple exchanging rings at an outdoor wedding ceremony with an officiant holding a microphone and a folder.

Other Services …

Gowns

Styling

Man in beige suit reading vows at wedding ceremony, holding a book labeled "His Vows," with a sunflower boutonniere and woman holding a microphone. Another woman in a yellow dress and a bride with a veil visible.

Florals

  • Honey Mead Events

DJs

Musicians

Audio Guest Book

Mobile Bar

  • Gordon Country, Goomburra

  • Honey Mead Events

  • Honey Mead Events

  • Honey Mead Events

  • Honey Mead Events

  • Honey Mead Events