Cut the Cake

Melanie James & Tania Hall

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 [email protected] with all your burning wedding questions.

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DJing the Modern Wedding & No More Nutbush: A Conversation with One More Song DJ

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02/19/24 • 62 min

Music undoubtedly plays one of the most pivotal roles in crafting the atmosphere and sustaining energy throughout an event or wedding. It sets the tone from the first steps down the aisle to the final dance of the night. So finding the right DJ for your day is absolutely crucial.

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have an amazing chat with Aleks and Eddy from One More Song DJ who are the King and Queen of curating the perfect music experience for events and weddings. We discuss the role of a DJ beyond the turntables and why personalisation trumps tradition every time when it comes to music. Oh. And also why the nutbush is banned from their vocabulary.
About One More Song
DJs Eddy and Aleks, owners of One More Song and avid party enthusiasts, hail from Brunswick. Individually, they spin tunes at weddings every weekend in Melbourne and throughout Victoria.
They want to make it clear: they're not your typical agency. Rather, think of them as akin to your photographer or celebrant—folks you'll bond with before the big day and who'll be there to keep the party going! Whichever of the dynamic duo manages your booking will also be your DJ! Hooray!
Their passion for fantastic music (#nomorenutbush), epic celebrations, and forging friendships with their clients knows no bounds. Even after the wedding bells have rung, they often find themselves DJing at milestone events for their beloved couples (think birthdays and beyond!). Be sure to groove to some of their sample mixes!
Coming from backgrounds in client services, they're all about delivering top-notch experiences for their clients.
Oh, and did they mention? They host a wedding industry podcast called Project Engaged where they chat with fellow wedding suppliers and even some of their past couples! Tune in for the fun.
Connect with One More Song
Website: https://onemoresong.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onemoresongdjs/

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks
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/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com...

Insights from a Seasoned Videographer: A Conversation with Directors Edge

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01/22/24 • 47 min

Glen is what we call a seasoned videographer. Meaning he’s not only super talented, but he has got experience! 15 years of experience to be exact. He is the founder of Director's Edge and specializes in creating happy films for couples who want a keepsake of their special day.

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss with Glen his background and experience in videography and how he got started in the wedding industry. The importance of capturing the narrative and storytelling in wedding films. Why you have to have a good working relationship between the videographer and photographer on a wedding day. And most importantly, the value of video in preserving memories and capturing live moments that can be cherished by a couple for years to come. So without further ado, here is Glen from Directors Edge.

About Glen & Directors Edge

There’s no storylines or same-same, because Glen never tells a story twice. Instead, he's filmmaker propelled by you, your love story and all the fun moments in between.

With radiating charisma, Glen and his team at Directors Edge is more than a videographer that shows up, gear in tow. With Glen at the helm, you get a filmmaker, creator and life of the party — also known as the triple threat. Plus, you get a new best friend who’s been known to slay the dance-floor on more than one occasion.

Glen's personalised wedding films capture the momentum of the I Do’s, to the soft hum of human connection, so every time the play button hits, you feel those moments all over again.
Connect with Glen
Website: https://www.directorsedge.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directorsedge/

About Melanie
Mel is a coffee-loving, too-loud laughing, Melbourne based wedding planner, stylist and coordinator bringing the #skillz approved by Sia to your open-air aisle, outside the city (yes sirly - she has worked with Sia!) Altering managing world-class events in sport and entertainment (think the Australian Open and Sir Paul McCartney), Melanie has rolled that experience in sunshine and hand-delivered it to couples for a personalised dream wedding experience *yes please* Mel's speciality is helping couples across Melbourne & Regional Victoria. She is a couples go-to and wedding day bestie so the whole wedding she-bang doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks
instagram.com/mellyrain_events/
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/
Contact Tania: eventwandererco.com.au/pages/contact

Expert Advice for Your Big Day: Audience Q&A

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02/27/24 • 29 min

Navigating your way through planning a wedding is no easy feat. We know along the way there will be questions so instead of asking just anyone, you can ask us! Between Tania and I we have over 20 years experience planning and executing weddings and events and we are here to help you!

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we dive into questions you have sent our way including:

How do I work with uneven wedding party numbers when my Bridesmaid can no longer be in the wedding party.
Why are weddings just so darn expensive?
Does a wedding tax actually exist?
What questions do I ask venues I am interested in?
How do I create a wedding website?
Do I have to be the one to arrange accommodation for all of my guests?

So without wasting any more time, let's get into today’s questions!

Navigating Wedding Planning Challenges: Audience Q&A

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01/29/24 • 33 min

It’s the start of a New Year and we know every engaged couple has questions about their wedding planning. But who do you ask? Well. You ask us! We’re here to help with any and all of your wedding planning questions. The curlier the question the better!!

Our beautiful audience has sent through yet again some great questions for us which we will be covering in today’s episode. Questions like:

What do I need to know if my venue changes venue coordinators?
How far out should I book my celebrant?
Where is the best place to find clear umbrellas? And,
Are bridal party boxes still a thing?

So. Let’s get into answering all of these (and more) for you right now!
Episodes mentioned:
The Art of Couture Bridal Wear: A Sustainable Approach to Dress Design
https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/episodes/olivia-waters-couture

The Wedding Planning Series | Step 7: Creating Your Wedding Style

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10/21/24 • 41 min

We’re all about crafting a personalized wedding vibe and in this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we are uncovering the key visual elements that make your wedding style truly one-of-a-kind. We dive into popular trends like vintage and modern, and highlight must-haves like florals and stationery. We’ll help you find that sweet spot between creativity and budget, while making sure it all reflects your personal flair as a couple.

We also share practical tips and real-world examples to help bring your wedding styling dreams to life. From chatting with vendors like florists and decor experts to making sure everything from furniture to linens fits your theme, we’ve got you covered. With loads of discussion around budgeting, DIY options, and the creative process, you’ll walk away knowing how to make your wedding day not only gorgeous but also deeply personal.

Links
The Wonderful World and Cost Truths of Wedding Florals: A Conversation with Sir Botanical
https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/episodes/sirbotanical
Mellyrain Creative Styling
https://mellyrain.com.au/style

Welcome to Cut The Cake, the no BS wedding insider podcast!

Cut the Cake

09/19/23 • 3 min

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 trailer episode, you'll get a taste of what's to come as we introduce ourselves, 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 [email protected] with all your burning wedding questions.
Stay tuned for season one of Cut the Cake, coming soon. Because, as we always say, a party without a cake is just a meeting.
LINKS

Follow us at:
cutthecakepodcast.com.au
instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Mel
mellyrainevents.com.au
instagram.com/mellyrain_events
Connect with Tania
eventwandererco.com.au
instagram.com/eventwandererco
Podcast produced by The 81 Company.

The Guest Book Revamped with Video and One Stylish Man On A Mic: A Conversation with Tommy Casha

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10/16/23 • 42 min

In this episode of Cut The Cake, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tommy from Wedding Chats. A stylish man on a mission to create fun video versions of the traditional wedding guest book. We discussed the light bulb moment that started wedding chats. The services wedding chats provides and what guests can expect and receive. Tommy’s plans for his growing team and his newest offering, Party Chats. And of course the serious questions like curveball answers wedding guests provide and how he can sneak in a slice of wedding cake before leaving a couples special day.
Wedding Chats is not just a wedding day service. It's an experience that captures the love and emotions of a couple’s story from the ones who know them the best. Through heartfelt interviews, simple but oh so powerful questions, and a few curveball answers, the end product of what Wedding Chats provides for couples goes beyond “just a video”. It's a powerful reminder of the love and connection that brings people together on such a special day. Wedding Chats has become the newest game-changer in the industry and we are honoured to have Tommy on Cut The Cake. Now let’s get into the episode.
About Tommy + Wedding Chats
Tommy Casha is the founder of Wedchat, a company that provides a unique and modern guest book experience for weddings. With a background in journalism and content creation, Tommy brings his skills to weddings by interviewing guests and capturing heartfelt messages for the couple.
Instagram: instagram.com/wedding.chats/
Website: weddingchats.com.au
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast/

Website: https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/

If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you'd like to hear more of us in your ears, subscribe to Cut The Cake on your streaming platform and leave us a review.

We’d love to hear from you so if you hve a burning wedding question for us, be sure to slide into our DMs on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember, a party without cake is just a meeting!

Ask Us Anything For Our Expert Advice & Insights: Audience Q&A

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11/27/23 • 40 min

At Cut The Cake we are all about no BS insights and advice, so each month we give you, our beautiful audience, the opportunity to ask us anything about wedding or event planning. And we mean ANYTHING! Last month we had some great questions and this month, they just keep on coming!

In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering questions including:

How Much to Spend on a Wedding Gift
How to tell your guests “sorry, no kids allowed”
What vendors to book first in your planning process
When to bring in a wedding planner and wedding day coordinator
Can a friend be your celebrant - like Joey did on Friends?

All great questions, so let’s get in and start answering them for you.

LINKS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast
Website: https://www.cutthecakepodcast.com.au/
If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you'd like to hear more of us in your ears, subscribe to Cut The Cake on your streaming platform and leave us a review.
We’d love to hear from you so if you have a burning wedding question for us, be sure to slide into our DMs on Instagram or send us an email at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember, a party without cake is just a meeting!

Trends, Bridesmaid Dresses & Inviting Guests 4 Weeks Out: Audience Q&A

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03/25/24 • 24 min

When we started Cut The Cake, we wanted to give couples a platform to ask anything and everything they were going through in their wedding planning process. This month we have had some great questions sent our way!

Questions like, what styling trends are hot this wedding season? Are mix and match bridesmaids dresses still a thing? How do I find good wedding vendors? And even some curly questions like can I invite guests 4 weeks out from my wedding date and should you invite people to your hens if they aren’t invited to your wedding? Get ready for some honest answers. Here we go!
Key Takeaways:

Mix and match bridesmaid dresses are a popular trend, allowing bridesmaids to feel comfortable and express their individual style.
When searching for wedding vendors in your local area, utilize Google, business directories, Facebook groups, and recommendations from your venue. Read reviews and testimonials to ensure you choose vendors who are the right fit for you.
Current wedding trends include the use of ribbons for various decorative elements, pops of color in soft shades, incorporation of pearls and metallics, and a shift away from neutral color palettes.
Wedding invitations should ideally be sent out earlier than four weeks before the wedding to allow guests enough time to make arrangements and RSVP.
Including additional guests at the hens or bucks party who may not be able to attend the wedding can be a thoughtful way to celebrate with a wider circle of friends and colleagues.

Capturing Your Day Using the Magic of Film Photography: A Conversation with Analog Modern

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12/18/23 • 33 min

Recently there has been a “buzz” in the wedding industry. And the buzz is all about film photography. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we are joined by Nathan, photographer and owner of Analog Modern, who specializes in capturing magic moments using film photography.

In our chat, Nathan shares his process of shooting with film and the unique qualities it brings to photography. The editing process of film photography and what clients can expect in this photography style. As well as Nathan's approach to photography and capturing the true feeling of a wedding day for his clients using film photography. So without further ado, let’s get into the episode.
About Analog Modern

Nathan Kaso is the brains behind Analog Modern and a passionate and seasoned photographer. He first found love in documenting the moments of his family life and from here, it became his profession. He started shooting on 35mm film because he wanted the photos of his kids to have the same nostalgic feel as the images from my own childhood.

Photographing weddings very much feels like an extension of his own family photography. While it wasn't the reason he began shooting weddings, his approach has stayed the same. Nathan aims to capture images that transport you back into the moment they were taken, and fill you with the feelings you had at that exact point in time.

For Nathan, the best images aren't the prettiest ones, or those that are technically correct, it's the photos where you can see a bit of someone's personality, and can be reminded of who they really are, even if it's only in the smallest way.

Connect with Nathan
Website: https://www.analog-modern.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analog_modern/

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How many episodes does Cut the Cake have?

Cut the Cake currently has 50 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Photography, Society & Culture, Wedding, Event Planning, Love, Podcasts, Melbourne, Education and Relationships.

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The episode title 'Couture Bridal Wear Explained with Sustainability in Mind: A Conversation with Olivia Waters Couture' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Cut the Cake is 36 minutes.

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