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Your guide to weddings on the Mornington Peninsula 2017

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About MP Weddings IMAGE: Christian Marc Photography

THE Mornington Peninsula remains a community of warm and friendly people, where the stresses of city life can be left behind. As one bride said…”organising our wedding on the Mornington Peninsula from interstate really means you invest a lot of faith in someone to do their job and everyone we dealt with from Mornington Peninsula Weddings Inc. exceeded our expectations! They were all professional, reliable and easy-going. Nothing was too much to ask.” Mornington Peninsula Weddings Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation of local wedding and event suppliers who together promote the Mornington Peninsula as a premier wedding destination. The organisation's members are a close team of professionals all working together to achieve the same outcome: a dream wedding for each unique bride and groom. Their success comes from members who have a wealth of knowledge about the wedding industry and are reliable, professional and passionate about Mornington Peninsula Weddings (MPW).

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The Mornington Peninsula is the ultimate wedding destination in Victoria. Whether you wish to say your vows on a stunning cliff top overlooking crystal clear waters, or you prefer an intimate country estate, MPW members can assist. And the best part of it all? Access to the Mornington Peninsula from Melbourne is less than an hour's drive. From the highest quality venues right down to the headpiece you wear in your hair (and everything in between of course) you’ll find everything you need in the MPW directory – 100% local wedding suppliers. So for you and your bridal party’s wedding attire, accommodation, hair and makeup, photographers, celebrants to suit every couples personality, catering, flowers, live music or DJ….nothing is left to chance. MPW even have wedding planners, so you can just kick back and let it all be organised for you from the very beginning! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for all your wedding inspiration. For more information find us at www.peninsulaweddings.com.au

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The Baths Team are looking forward to making your dream day come true

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Contents 09 Real Weddings

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18 Bridal Gowns & Menswear 21 Cakes 25 Catering 30 Celebrants 36 Ceremony & Reception Venues 50 Entertainment 54 Event Hire 60 Flowers

The perfect blank canvas to design your day Outdoor bush chapel by the meadow Sweeping views of the lake & valley Glamping tents & camp kitchen Food truck catering Group accommodation onsite for your guests red hill south, mornington peninsula ph: 5989 8505 www.ilukaretreat.com.au 4

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64 Hair, Beauty & Jewellery 68 Photography

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76 Photobooth & Cinematography 78 Stationery & Invitations 80 Transport 83 Wedding Planners & Stylists 89 Wedding Checklist The Mornington Peninsula Wedding Guide is produced by Mornington Peninsula News Group on behalf of MP Weddings. Graphic design by Dannielle Espagne.

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Discover the beautiful Mornington Peninsula during your wedding week A wedding’s not just for one day! Make it last for you and your wedding guests with a long weekend, or even a week as you immerse yourself in the Mornington Peninsula’s beautiful nature, dining and bar scene and sophisticated shopping villages. Enjoy each others’ company with beach or winery dinners, a spa party, a round of golf, beach or bush horse riding, or take a cooking class, a sunset cruise or a day trip around the bay. Hire a boat and pack a picnic, learn something together and take a group surfing or stand-up paddle boarding lesson, hire a bike or join a guided bike tour. Come on, dive in the deep end! Try something you’ve never done before, like a scuba dive, or swimming with the dolphins. Find unique gifts at the many markets and gorgeous boutiques, climb a lookout for stunning views. Whether you’ve got a day or a week, the Mornington Peninusla is total temptation. You’ll find farmgates, farmers’ markets, artisan food producers, winery restaurants and casual cafes. Make time to relax on the Mornington Peninsula, surrounded by unspoilt beauty, or get out and about and explore this regional paradise. Visit www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org for fantastic wedding week inspiration.

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real weddings Jessie & Shannon

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real weddings Tiani & Trent

real weddings Elyse & Jason

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Images: Beach Box Photography / Gown: Sabrina Moda / Flowers: Oh My Dahlia!

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real weddings Bianca & Dean

real weddings Jade & Ryan

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Images: Janis House Photography / Venue: Private Venue, Portsea / Flowers: Hello Blossoms

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real weddings Amanda & Shaun

real weddings Meg & Chris

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Koonya Apartments Nestled in the hillside between the Sorrento foreshore and Sorrento Village, Koonya Apartments is in the perfect location for your wedding on the Mornington Peninsula. A boutique selection of 35 apartments is offered for wedding parties. Bridal couples getting married nearby often call Koonya home during their marriage celebrations. The myriad of shops, restaurants, wedding venues and day spas in the Sorrento Village are all a stone’s throw from Koonya. A choice of 2 or 3 bedroom apartments, all individually furnished with the highest quality of fixtures, including fully self-contained kitchens, all pristinely maintained, ensures the guests’ experience is supreme. Open plan living ensures ample space for make-up artists and hair stylists and the apartments offer the perfect backdrop for beautiful wedding photos. Guests take comfort in knowing they can deal directly with the owner, Mary-Anne, who has been assisting bridal couples for 10 years, ensuring their special time is well taken care of.

Accommodation

Boathouse Resort Motel

Quest Frankston on the Bay

www.boathouseresort.com.au 03 5988 8088

www.questfotb.com.au 03 8765 2500

Coast and Country Holiday Rentals www.coastandcoutrygetaways.com.au 0419 754 554

Sorrento Beach House

www.sorrento-beachhouse.com 0400 065 033

Koonya Apartments Sorrento www.koonyasorrento.com.au 0412 025 108

Whilst in residence, guests staying have access to the indoor heated pool and spa making Koonya unique. It also explains why guests flock to Koonya for weddings in the cooler months. Koonya Apartments is at 3356-3374 Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento. Phone 0412 025 108 for further details. www.koonyasorrento.com.au

KoonyaApartmentsSorrento Koonya Apartments is the perfect place for your wedding and honeymoon accommodation. Our stunning apartments are in the most sought after location in Sorrento overlooking the Sorrento foreshore, walking distance or a short car trip to the most popular wedding venues Sorrento has to offer including The Baths and All Smiles Sorrento.

‘Winter Wedding’ offer Book Friday and Saturday nights and receive a complimentary night on us! Pay 2, Stay 3 offer. Limited availability, conditions apply Valid April to September 2017/2018 3356-3374 Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento VIC 0412 025 108 | www.koonyasorrento.com.au

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Sabrina Moda Bridal Sabrina Moda Bridal, based on the Mornington Peninsula, pride themselves on the wedding gowns, formal wear and accessories they have been designing and selling for 33 years. Their designs and experience have built them a reputation that they uphold effortlessly, and they strive to make the experience unique and as easy as possible for each bride, taking the time to nurture and help them feel special, and overall achieve the perfect look. Original owner, Sabrina, recently retired, however the bridal shop is in good hands with new owner Jaye. Jaye, an internationally award-winning designer, has been the design manager for the past 11 years and has great plans to build upon the strong foundation Sabrina has left.

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Jaye says “our overall philosophy will be the same, but we are very excited to be giving the business the ‘Bridal Treatment’. Over the next year we aim to introduce a new POS system, website, online store and booking system to Sabrina Moda making things not only easier for our customers but also easier on the

staff, so they can focus on providing the best service possible. We also have some grand plans for the interior of the shop… all will be revealed in the coming months.” Sabrina Moda Bridal is at Shop 3/139 Main St, Mornington. Phone 5975 6559 for further details. www.sabrinamoda.com.au

Sabrina Moda www.sabrinamoda.com.au 03 5975 6559 The Scarlett Stitch

www.thescarlettstitch.com.au 0425 759 821

Mickey Blue

www.mickeyblue.com.au 03 5975 6695

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Mickey Blue For Men Mickey Blue was established in 2004 and has since built a reputation for quality products backed with excellent service. The core of the business is selling suits for business, the races, events and, of course, weddings. The Peninsula is fairly varied in the type of weddings held, many taking place on the beach, in vineyards or other rustic style venues. The move to more casual or rustic styles for weddings has opened a whole new area of business. The signature of the rustic style is texture in wool, cotton or linen. The rustic colours are mainly earthy, muted or pastel. Mickey Blue now offers a vast range of ties, bow ties, handkerchiefs, sports jackets, vests and trousers all chosen to cater for this look. Their shoe range has also grown to cover casual or formal events. As well as selling ‘off the peg’ they also offer a custom made service for suits, vests, shirts, ties and even shoes. The vast majority of wedding couples come to Mickey Blue through recommendation and this is found to be the most rewarding and efficient way of doing business Mickey Blue works on an appointment basis and prefer the first appointment to be with only the bride

and groom. It is best that the appointment is after the dresses have been chosen so that the colours and styles the girls are wearing are known. Mickey Blue’s aim is to dress the men so well that the wedding guests will want to come to them when they get married.

Cakes

Mickey Blue is at 156 Main St, Mornington. Phone 5975 6695 for further details. www.mickeyblue.com.au

Cake Red Hill www.cakeredhill.com.au 0447 807 356

Mylk and Maple www.mylkandmaple.com.au 0400 177 444

Confetti Cakes and Creations www.confetticakesandcreations.com 0425 711 117

Peninsula Cake Art www.peninsulacakeart.com.au 0400 221 374

Fusion Chocolates www.fusionchocolates.com.au 0490 458 434

Sweets for Tilly www.sweetsfortilly.com.au 0439 286 690

Leanne’s Cakes www.leannescakes.com.au 0400 840 082

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Confetti Cakes & Creations Confetti Cakes & Creations make decorative cakes, slices, biscuits and other sweet treats for weddings and other special occasions.

Peninsula Cake Art has a well-established reputation for creating high quality products. Owner-operator Nicole Badenhop has over 20 years’ experience as a trained pastry chef and cake decorator, so you can be assured that your cake will be made to the highest possible standard.

Narelle Harvey is the owner, head baker and decorator, and has been running the business for five years. Narelle says she has always baked and grew up watching her mum in the kitchen. “When I was old enough, I had my hands in the bowl helping her. When my sisters and I all got married, mum and I baked and decorated the wedding cakes. Once my sisters and I had children, I found myself making their birthday cakes. It just progressed from family, to friends until I realised I could do this as a ‘love’ business,” said Narelle. “We make all of our cakes and other desserts from scratch. This means that no packet mixes are used to produce our products. Having everything made from scratch also helps our customers know exactly what goes into our products allowing those with allergies to be able to enjoy our sweets too,” said Narelle. “A lot of brides and grooms find that the moment

Peninsula Cake Art was founded in 2005, and today it continues to run with that same passion, for cake and sugar craft, that ensures Peninsula Cake Art a place as one of the Mornington Peninsula’s leading cake designing teams.

they say they need something for their ‘wedding’ when asking for quotes, the price becomes astronomical, so we ensure that the price for a wedding cake is no different to that of a birthday cake or any other celebratory cakes or dessert.” Confetti Cakes & Creations is at 15 Ashley Road, Tyabb. Phone 0425 711 117 for further details. www.confetticakesandcreations.com

At Confetti Cakes & Creations, we like to bring all of your cake dreams to life. So why not bring your wedding cake dreams to us? We create cakes and desserts from scratch using local ingredients which means NO packet mixes are used in our kitchen! We also pride ourselves on our affordable prices.

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“We have a purpose-built consultation studio where we meet our clients in comfort to discuss their ideas and to provide them with a sample box full of our delicious flavours to take home and enjoy. We also have a self-contained decorating studio to bring those ideas to life,” says Nicole.

other passionate business owners in the area. We have the best of all worlds - beautiful beaches, wineries and walking tracks. Something for everyone,” said Nicole.

“The Mornington Peninsula is a beautiful area to live and work. It has a real sense of community to it and a relaxed holiday vibe. We are also surrounded by lots of

Peninsula Cake Art is at 47 Padua Drive, Mornington. Phone 0400 221 374 for further details. www.peninsulacakeart.com.au

Let us create something beautiful and unique for your special day. By appointment only: Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm

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Leanne’s Cakes “At Leanne’s Cakes we believe that every celebration deserves a gorgeous and delicious cake that your guests will be raving about after the last crumb is gone, “said owner and cake baker, Leanne O’Donnell. “We work individually with each bride and groom to create a custom wedding cake that is both personalized and special. All of our cakes are made to order and baked from scratch using quality products and fresh local ingredients.” Leanne has been a creative cake maker for seven years, baking everything from scratch with fresh local ingredients. “I love to be challenged and do something unique for my clients, something that’s a bit out of the ordinary,” said Leanne, who started off just making birthday cakes until she made her first wedding cake then fell in love and knew this was what she really loved doing. “My mum was a wedding cake decorator so it’s part of who I am.” Phone 0400 840 082 for further details. www.leannescakes.com.au

Wedding Cake Trends Naked Icing This is a paired down style of wedding cake where the outer layer of icing is minimal so that the texture of the cake is on display. Often paired with berries, flowers and foliage to complete the ‘natural’ look.

Multiple Cakes & Flavours

Choosing to have multiple cakes gives you the opportunity to create a visually stunning display at your reception, while having more than one cake also gives you the flexibility to choose multiple cake flavors.

Metallic Cakes Metallics are not just for your stationery! This style of cake is glam, featuring delicate embroidery in gold or geometric shapes to give a fresh, modern feel. Embellish the whole cake, or just a tier to add a little extra sparkle to your wedding day.

Cheese

Let your imagination soar to new heights as we create the cake of your dreams. Let’s bring edible art to life and create something gorgeous!

Don’t have a sweet tooth? Consider a stacked cheese wedding ‘cake’! This style of cake is a fun, savoury alternative to the traditional wedding cake. Simply add some quince paste, grapes, fresh fruit and crackers.

Catering

Black Tie Catering

Peninsula Paellas

Finesse Catering Group

Snooks Catering

Franklin Coffee & Bar

Sorrento Catering Company

Louise Lechte Catering

Wise Choice Fine Foods & Event Management

www.blacktiecatering.com.au 0438 111 227 www.finessecateringgroup.com.au 0410 882 766 www.franklincoffeeco.com.au 0408 406 523

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www.peninsula-paellas.com 0415 793 331 www.sbsc.net.au 0439 314 179

www.sorrentocatering.com.au 0412 580 968

www.wisechoice.com.au 03 5975 0733

MoreISH Catering

www.moreishcatering.com.au 0412 511 463

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Finesse Catering Group

With their own unique style and passion, Travis and Anita Watson started their mobile Franklin Coffee and Bar from their 1969 Franklin Regent Caravan, renovated to service your function.

As a catering company with an emphasis on fresh flavourful food and friendly efficient service, Finesse Catering Group is ideal for that all important wedding day. Run by husband and wife team, chefs Brad Holtz and Roong Saisombat Holtz, Finesse Catering possesses a unique worldly approach drawing from their international backgrounds. “Our diverse backgrounds allow us to create flavours that will be remembered. This, matched with our years on the Mornington Peninsula working with its bounty of fresh food and stunning wines, gives Finesse Catering Group a truly inspired point of difference,” said Brad. “The business of food and drink is ever changing and evolving; we strive to stay grounded in tradition while keeping up with current trends.” With many years working for caterers, restaurants and private yachts around the world, it was just natural for this family of chefs to take the next step and give catering their own twist. “We use seasonal produce, local wines and love all the beautiful, cheeky people we get to meet daily,” said

Franklin Coffee & Bar “We started the business in 2012 and offer a mobile BYO bar, speciality coffee and catering all wrapped up in a 1969 caravan,” said Travis. Frank (the caravan) has been restored using reclaimed timber from an old house in Hastings making a stunning bar from which we serve your drinks of choice over in our glassware, yes real glassware, not plastic, and if that’s not quenching your thirst we also carry a San Remo espresso machine at the ready to serve you any coffee of choice, loose leaf teas, or a Martini or two.”

Brad, about his and Roong’s favourite part of being on the peninsula. “We tell our worldly tale through our menus - matched perfectly to every event and delivering the highest standard of customer service. Everything we are is inspired by the culinary arts.” Phone 0410 882 766 for further details. www.finessecateringgroup.com.au

As a wonderful alternative to the traditional wedding catering, Franklin Coffee and Bar has become extremely popular on the Mornington Peninsula. “We are about to add a new member to our caravan family and are looking to expand a little in 2017. Our service is now extending into food and our capacity to

service larger weddings has increased,” said Travis. “We love working on the peninsula with amazing people, the ocean, the open spaces and the unknown little corners just begging to be discovered.” Phone 0408 406 523 for further details. www.franklincoffeeco.com.au

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Snooks Catering

Black Tie Catering and Event Management, exclusive to Frankston Arts Centre, specialise in boutique catering, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, private functions and events. Whatever style of wedding you desire their dedicated and experienced team will ensure delicious, innovative food and professional service to guarantee a truly memorable occasion.

Snooks Catering was established over 10 years ago by the hands-on local owners, David and Deirdre Snooks. “After spending more than 30 years as a chef and working in hospitality, both overseas and in Australia, we decided there was an opportunity to develop and build a catering business on the Mornington Peninsula, where we are very excited to be able to offer the beautiful setting of The Safety Beach Sailing Club as a place to celebrate your special occasion,“ said David and Deidre. With the beach and water’s edge at the door, we are a unique venue offering this picturesque and tranquil corner of the bay along with its panoramic views and magnificent sunsets.” Snooks Catering has a wide range of menus and event options on offer, tailoring to individual needs, tastes and budgets. “Using local produce and suppliers, we pride ourselves on delivering top quality, professional and personalised service at all stages, from your initial inquiry right down to when the last guest leaves. Throughout your plans and preparations, we will be

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Owners David and Shelly McKernan saw the need for beautiful food, paired perfectly with usually unsourced wines, delivered in a phenomenal location, with service that one only dreams about, and created the true “Black Tie” experience.

on hand to assist you and ensure that everything will be just perfect,” said David and Deidre. “We look forward to welcoming you to our special corner of this paradise.” Phone 0439 314 179 for further details. www.sbsc.net.au

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“The ‘impossible’ is our ‘possible’ and our mantra,” said David and Shelly. “Clients have become more discerning, requiring exceptional, innovative foods matched with impeccable and flawless service, all provided in a seamless, elegant ‘package’ .” After being at the forefront of Melbourne’s catering scene for 40 years, Black Tie Catering and Event Management certainly know what they are doing and the business has constantly maintained its focus on change, innovation and dynamic leadership.

“Throughout this time, we continue to drive food trends and styles of entertainment,” said David and Shelly. “We are original and focus on creating the entire experience, not just delivering exceptional food.” Black Tie Catering and Event Management is at Suite 11, 435 Nepean Hwy, Frankston. Phone 0438 111 227. www.blacktiecatering.com.au

Your happily ever after. Black Tie Catering and Event Management, exclusive to Frankston Arts Centre, specialise in boutique catering, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, private functions and events.

Frankston Arts Centre offers 3 dedicated function venues, featuring natural light, and a private terrace in the heart of Bayside. Suitable for 400 guests banquet style and cocktail receptions for 800 guests.

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Maxine Boyle Let me make your wedding day special with the perfect wedding ceremony that you will remember for ever. “It is my endeavour to make your day as relaxed and enjoyable as possible,” said marriage celebrant, Maxine Boyle. “As your celebrant, I will give you my undivided attention to make sure your ceremony is as unique as you are. It is important to me that the ceremony content reflects your individual personalities. Whether it be fun, formal or different, I am able to cater for all needs. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life. I will tailor a ceremony that reflects your individual personalities and style to ensure your special day is one you will remember forever. Your ceremony will be delivered in style, spoken with warmth and clarity.” When it comes to your special day, Maxine will take you through the initial consultation to discuss the ceremony. “We provide a welcome pack that will explain all legal requirements and assist filling out paperwork (Notice of Intent to Marry), assist in choosing or developing a wedding ceremony rehearsal at the venue, perform

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the ceremony and lodge all the legal paperwork,” said Maxine. Phone 0411 126 620 for further details.

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Making Beautiful Memories

Di Kleinert Civil Celebrant

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Emma Tomlinson Civil Celebrant www.emmatomlinson.com 0419 870 378

Fiona Morrison Civil Celebrant www.fionamorrison.com.au 0418 101 958

Gail Cremen - Civil Marriage Celebrant www.gailcremencelebrant.com.au 0407 099 735

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Pauline Woolley Celebrant

Making your ceremony one that you will remember forever. As your celebrant I will give you my undivided attention to make sure your ceremony is as unique as you are. It is important to me that the ceremony content reflects your individual personalities. Contact me on 0411 126 620 to arrange a meeting.

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Di Kleinert

It’s Your Day When marriage celebrant Ken Hatherley performs a wedding, his beautiful wife Barbie stands up right beside him which is often a source of amusement for the wedding guests. “The bride, groom and all guests attending cannot believe a real life Ken and Barbie attend their wedding ceremony,” said Ken.

Working as a celebrant for 14 years, Di Kleinert has a wealth of experience when it comes to creating the perfect ceremony for each individual couple. “My role is to add structure to your event, to formalise the occasion but to also pave the way for food, laughter and merriment moving the ceremony at an appropriate pace,” said Di. “I will offer suggestions when designing the type of ceremony the couple are wanting, whilst also demonstrating the respect required by clients being celebrated, listening to their values, their hopes, their dreams. This is their day, not mine, or any other service provider on the day… this is their BIG day. I can also advise with choice of music, literacy resources as well as rituals and traditions.” Di believes that you only need one thing to unite a couple on their wedding date. “That very simple thing is the desire to be married to their life partner,” she said. “Every wedding or commitment ceremony is different from every other, just as no two couples

“I understand having a sense of humour is so important so a touch of humour is always portrayed throughout the ceremony, whilst still respecting the importance of the occasion.” It’s Your Day Ceremonies has been established for 8 years and Ken is a civil marriage celebrant, funeral celebrant, does naming days, commitment ceremonies, renewal vows and master of ceremonies. are alike. I feel that the joining of two people as partners in life is always a moving event.” Phone 0417 156 882 or 5988 9522 for further details. www.kleinert.id.au

Ken realised he wanted to become a celebrant one day watching a ceremony being conducted in a park. “When I noticed a celebrant conducting a ceremony over 9 years ago in a leafy park in Balwyn on a hot summer’s day, I thought this is what I want to do. He had a very engaging manner, this inspired me to become a celebrant and pursue my goal,” said Ken. Phone 0416 808 448 for further details. www.itsyourdayceremonies.com.au

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It’s Your Day Ceremonies If you’re looking for a happy and relaxed wedding celebrant, then maybe I’m your man. • Sense of humour • Relate to people from all walks of life • Great listener and communicator • Narrator of a couple’s story • Professional integrity and guidance

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Please call me, for a free no obligation meeting. Ken Hatherley Mobile: 0416 808 448 Email: [email protected] www.itsyourdayceremonies.com.au

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Emma Tomlinson Emma Tomlinson is an authorised civil celebrant who has been fortunate to conduct over 650 ceremonies in the past 8 years since she started and loves every moment of her job. “I conduct all civil ceremonies including weddings, namings, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies,” said Emma, who prides herself on being very approachable, relaxed, organised, fun, spontaneous and creative. “I like to personalise all ceremonies so they are completely engaging, memorable and I like to ensure that the ceremony is the perfect beginning to set a wonderful mood for any celebration.

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“Having spent all of my life on the Mornington Peninsula, I know what a fabulous area this is not only for a growing family to live but also for the amazing growing wedding industry. We have the most gorgeous locations, venues and service providers at our fingertips and the Peninsula is equal to any reputable region when it comes to food, wine and diverse, spectacular scenery and locations,“ she said. Phone 0419 870 378 for further details. www.emmatomlinson.com.au Mornington Peninsula Weddings | 2017 Edition

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Pauline Woolley For 5 years, Pauline Woolley has been joining couples in marriage, renewing vows and performing baby naming ceremonies and she loves every moment.

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“Cannot thank Pauline enough for our amazing wedding ceremony. So perfectly personalised to us, I would not have changed a thing. All our guests commented on how awesome it was!” If you would like to discuss your celebrancy needs please don’t hesitate to contact me on 0450 675 543

“I am totally committed to making the couples’ day one to remember and bringing humour, love and happiness to each tailor made ceremony,” said Pauline. It was watching a celebrant at a ceremony several years ago that made Pauline decide this was her path. “I saw a celebrant conduct a ceremony and got the bug,” said Pauline. “It is such an honour to be involved in a couple’s special day and we have so many wonderful locations on the Mornington Peninsula for each individual couple.”

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Pauline is now a full time, experienced celebrant that specialises in making sure you, your friends, and family, will always remember your special day. Phone 0450 675 543 for further details. www.paulinewoolley-celebrant.com.au

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After working in the corporate sector for many years, Gail was drawn to being a celebrant as she loves helping people.

Robin Mayer has been providing her marriage celebrant services for four years now. Her relaxed manner and passion towards writing a personalised ceremony that reflects every couple’s individual values and personalities is what sets her apart, and what has gained her a reputation and numerous recommendations.

Gail says she has noticed a change in the wedding industry over the years since she began.

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Gail Cremen “I am very experienced and passionate about ensuring my couples have the best ceremony possible,” said Gail. “I fully commit to my couples, so that over several meetings I get to know them. This helps me understand their relationship and story better. I can then create an appropriate, meaningful ceremony that is about them, plus we can have some fun.”

“Brides are becoming more adventurous with their choice of styles, locations and themes, which I think is fantastic. I need to be flexible and inventive so that their ceremony reflects their choice and blends in well,” she said. Phone 0407 099 735 for further details. www.gailcremencelebrant.com.au

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Working on the Mornington Peninsula is a prime spot to be in the marriage business. More and more couples decide to come to the peninsula for their weddings due to the spectacular views. Robin Mayer really enjoys being a part of this community, supporting other local suppliers in the wedding industry and being involved in joining two people together.

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Have a refreshment stand Keep guests cool with a preceremony beverage, ideal for beach and garden ceremonies. Ideas include a lemonade stand, signature cocktail, sparkling water, iced tea or even mulled wine for weddings held in cooler months.

Although based on the Mornington Peninsula she is happy to travel around Victoria to perform your ceremony and you can guarantee that the ceremony will be unique in accordance to you and your partner. Phone 0412 130 943 for further details. www.robinmayercelebrant.com.au

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Casa de Playa

www.casadeplaya.com.au 03 5976 1276

Commonfolk Coffee Company www.commonfolkcoffee.com.au 03 5902 2786

Eagle Ridge Weddings

www.eagleridgeweddings.com.au 03 5988 2515

Flinders Hotel

www.flindershotel.com.au 03 5989 0201

Hotel Sorrento

www.hotelsorrento.com.au 03 5984 8000

Iluka Retreat Shoreham

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www.allsmiles.com.au 0459 178 780

Iris Park Garden Weddings

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The Garden Chapel at Dalywaters Rose Farm

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The Peacock Estate

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

www.dalywaters.com.au 03 5975 7718

www.thepeacockestate.com.au 0415 722 477

WhiteChapel Estate

www.whitechapel.com.au 03 5978 6278

www.frankstoninternational.com.au/weddings 03 9781 3444 www.bysweddings.com.au 03 5988 8453

Blue Mini Café & Catering

www.bluemini.com.au/weddings 03 5981 2520

Brooklands of Mornington

www.brooklandsofmornington.com.au 03 5973 9200

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Josephine’s Restaurant

www.josephinesthebriars.com.au 03 5974 1104

Portsea Golf Club and Mercure Portsea www.portseagolf.com.au 03 5981 6141

Portsea Hotel

www.portseahotel.com.au 03 5984 2213

Portsea Village Resort

www.portseavillageresort.com.au 03 5984 8484

RACV Cape Schanck Resort www.racv.com.au/weddings 03 5950 8000

Rye Hotel

www.ryehotel.com.au 03 5985 2277

Snooks Catering @ Safety Beach Sailing Club www.snookscatering.com.au 0439 314 179

Lindenderry at Red Hill

Summerfields Estate and Country House

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The Baths Sorrento

www.morningstarestate.com.au 03 9787 7760

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The Shearing Shed at Ace-Hi

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Views Cape Schanck

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WhiteChapel Estate

www.panoramagardenestate.com.au 1300 138 488

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The Baths

Iluka Eco Retreat

The Baths can cater for every event from the intimate to the extravagant, hosting everything from birthday parties or christenings, to corporate events with a wide ranging menu and beverage package options.

views and relaxed atmosphere and whether you’re enjoying dinner after a day on the beach or celebrating a special anniversary, The Baths offers a unique dining experience in a beautiful location.

The Baths offers either full or partial venue hire with its eastern deck providing a private dining area. The sliding glass windows and doors and double featured open fireplaces, means that guests can entertained in any weather.

Guests will enjoy fine dining and a fabulous selection of wines while looking out over the bay in modern and stylish surroundings. The Baths offers an à la carte menu for lunch and dinner.

Featuring polished wooden floor boards, a colour scheme that compliments the beach and bay and two deck areas that open out over the beach, The Baths has a light, modern feel right on the water’s edge. With ample parking available and an easily accessible position on the foreshore of Sorrento, The Baths offers an ideal venue for your special day. A modern Australian restaurant, set on the beach at Sorrento, The Baths is around 1.5 hours’ drive from Melbourne. The Baths is renowned for its breathtaking

Located right on the front beach of Sorrento, this fresh and exciting wedding venue has everything to make your day perfect. Its incredible views, delicious food and great service complete the package for your spectacular wedding day and night. The Baths is at 3278 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento. Phone 5984 1500 for further details. www.thebaths.com.au

Iluka Eco Retreat is a beautiful 36 acre property located in Red Hill South on the Mornington Peninsula. With several accommodation options, including glamping a more relaxed lodge style option, it is the ideal venue for a weekend wedding. Director of Iluka Eco Retreat, Amanda Crestani said the retreat is the ideal venue for the ultimate relaxed wedding. “We can tailor a weekend wedding/retreat to suit everyone’s wishes with imagination being our only limitation,” said Amanda. “Our point of difference is being able to offer weekend weddings with theme. For instance, we do festival style weddings or boho style, plus we have onsite glamping on this amazing private property. The idea came from the unique beauty of the property which has a private bush chapel, amazing photo opportunities and 36 acres.” Iluka Retreat is specific to the Mornington Peninsula and offers a one of a kind opportunity for this kind of wedding. “We have a lot of overseas visitors that experience the peninsula via our activities and stay in our accommodation,” said Amanda. “We love working on the Mornington Peninsula due to its diverse beauty and lifestyle.”

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The bush chapel by the meadow is a stunning space for a wedding ceremony, surrounded by natural bushland and the sounds of the birds in the trees. Following the ceremony, enjoy drinks in the meadow, followed by photo opportunities and a Food Truck Festival reception, which is becoming a popular alternative to the usual reception centre. Two private group lodges, plus cabins and glamping tents allow for various group sizes to stay on after the wedding. At Iluka Eco Retreat, you can choose from various wedding packages with use of the wedding chapel, post wedding drinks in the meadow, one hour pre and post for supplies to set up and pack down, guest parking available and a variety of accommodation to choose from. Alula Lodge has seven bedrooms and will accommodate up to 35 guests, while Warrawong Lodge has 10 bedrooms and accommodates up to 55. There is also a dining hall as a backup in case of inclement weather. And of course glamping and camping for additional guest accommodation. Iluka Eco Retreat is at 20 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South. Phone 5984 0888 for further details. www.ilukaretreat.com.au Mornington Peninsula Weddings | 2017 Edition

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Mercure Portsea Golf Club Portsea weddings at the prestigious Portsea Golf Club and Mercure Portsea, located on the majestic Mornington Peninsula, are a spectacular affair. Mercure Portsea Golf Club is a beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. The venue offers guests unsurpassed views across Port Phillip Bay, set amongst rolling greens and local Moonah trees. The surrounding area including London Bridge, Point Nepean National Park and Sorrento, provides a picture perfect wedding location. The staff at Mercure Portsea Golf Club are wedding specialists which will guarantee a unique and intimate wedding that is perfect in every way. General Manager, Mark Bartrop, Hotel Operations Manager, Jessica Grant, and Wedding and Events Coordinator, Laura Marquis, are the expert team that will make your special day a magical and memorable one. “Our stunning facility offers 24 boutique style accommodation rooms, facilities catering for up to 150 guests, a breathtaking reception room, outdoor spaces for beautiful ceremonies and a delightful bridal retreat. Our venue is perfect for weddings as we offer the full package without your guests having to travel, everything can be in the one spot,” said Mr Bartrop. “When the building was first opened we had 6 weddings in the first financial

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year which then increased to 17 the following and 22 this financial year. We are hoping to again increase the wedding bookings for next financial year and continue to grow as a business.” Getting married is one of the biggest days of your life and the team at Mercure Portsea Golf Club invite you to experience the magic that happens there. “Marriage ceremonies can take place on our beautiful lawn area or on the balcony,” said Mr Bartrop. “The main breathtaking reception room, with facilities catering for up to 200 guests, boasts floor to ceiling glass to allow you and your guests to enjoy the spectacular views of the Port Phillip Bay. The reception room has its own dance floor and access to a private balcony.  With floor to ceiling windows, it is a light and airy space, ideal for weddings. I believe that the Mornington Peninsula has become more popular as a wedding destination as we are surrounded by such beautiful scenery with plenty of unique venues and locations to suit all kinds of couples and their style.” Mercure Portsea Golf Club is at 46 London Bridge Road, Portsea. Phone 5981 6141 for further details. www.portseagolf.com.au/cms/weddings

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Morning Star Estate Established for 24 years, Morning Star Estate is a restaurant, function, conference, wedding and accommodation venue. An iconic Mornington Peninsula property, the Morning Star Estate is the premier venue for weddings and functions. It is 150 years old and this magnificent estate, which is set on 22 acres of gorgeous gardens and 30 acres of vines, is the perfect place for your special day. The century old property is a breathtakingly beautiful setting for a wedding ceremony or reception. The enthralling views over Port Phillip Bay, acreages of picturesque vineyards and exquisite gardens will capture your heart and imagination. Weddings at Morning Star are different. The house at Morning Star was built in 1867 by Francis Gillet and is one of only five mansions surviving on the peninsula. Imagine your ceremony taking place overlooking Port Phillip Bay and surrounds. Imagine your reception in the Ballroom, Merlot or Chardonnay Room where the charm of a bygone era remains and love takes centre stage. The wedding team at Morning Star Estate are ready to discuss your big day to ensure your vision comes to

fruition. Packages are suited to any budget, competitively priced and can be tailored to your requirements. Menus are sophisticated and sumptuous and the original accommodation of the historical Morning Star Estate has been modified to create a 20-room guest wing with private facilities including a bridal room equipped with a spa and two lounges offering free Wi-Fi. There’s also a heated swimming pool for your enjoyment. The extensive property has a variety of spaces, both indoor and outdoor, with three unique ceremony locations including two garden areas and an on site chapel. The team at Morning Star Estate take pride in developing tailored packages which fit each couple and their unique needs. Their capable and experienced team recognizes that every individual has particular ideas, cultural requirements and budgets for their wedding day. Your wedding memories are meant to be made at Morning Star – where romance is in the air. Morning Star Estate is at 1 Sunnyside Rd, Mt Eliza. Phone 9787 7760 for further details. www.morningstarestate.com.au

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Frankston International Relax and take advantage of the many years’ experience in hosting weddings by long term Frankston International managers and owners, Phil and Lynda Jones.

The style and elegance of the Summerfields house, typical of the Cape Cod style architecture, provides the perfect setting for your dream wedding at Summerfields Estate and Country House. Set on beautiful grounds surrounded by a grove of 2,000 olive trees and an ornamental lake occupied by a family of resident geese, Summerfields is encircled by beautiful semi-formal gardens and a terrace.

“We understand and appreciate that this is your special day. We have learnt to listen to the expectations and desires of every wedding party and adapt these individualities into a personalised wedding package,” said Phil and Lynda. “We can provide a wedding ceremony and reception venue with accommodation for intimate wedding parties of up to 100 people.”

The house was first built in 1998, however the current owners have operated the business since 2015. Joyce manages the venue, which is owned by her husband’s family.

At Frankston International, not only can they provide a full wedding package at the venue, but they can also create one with your taste and budget at your home, backyard, beach, park or community hall. “Frankston International will deliver first class catering to your chosen venue at realistic prices,” said Phil and Lynda, who have noticed a growth and demand for off site catering. “More people are celebrating at home, in a garden and on the beach. We are lucky that we can provide catering at other amazing venues on the peninsula and beyond. Being able to see a private

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home, backyard, beach, community hall or sporting club turn into a wedding venue in only a few hours with the help of other Mornington Peninsula wedding providers, is magic.” Frankston International is at 383-389 Nepean Hwy, Frankston. Phone 9781 3444 for further details. www.frankstoninternational.com

“We know how special your wedding day is and we want to make sure that your wedding at Summerfields is an event you will never forget. That’s why on your big day, Summerfields is all about you. “From stylish and refined to relaxed and informal, Summerfields personally tailors your ideas to best represent your individual style and vision,” said Joyce who bought the business after getting married at the estate and falling in love with it.“ The striking black and white tiled reception room, stunning staircase

for the bridal party to walk down, french doors, to the hedged terrace lawns and olive groves provide endless possibilities for you to create the perfect setting for your dream wedding.” Summerfields Estate and Country House is at 17 Hunts Road, Bittern. Phone 5983 6700 for further details. www.summerfields.com.au

Frankston International Weddings With over 30 years’ experience hosting weddings to suit every taste and budget, Frankston International specialises in intimate wedding receptions & ceremonies for up to 100 people. We also specialise in catering at your chosen venue.

Best Western Frankston International 383-389 Nepean Hwy, Frankston 3199 www.frankstoninternational.com.au [email protected]

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WhiteChapel Estate

Set amongst rolling countryside in Cape Schanck, Ace-Hi – The Shearing Shed is an ideal setting for weddings and events. The 200 acre western-themed property is different from any other on the peninsula, and has become a popular destination for celebrating that special day.

WhiteChapel has a relaxed, elegant country feel…and is the perfect venue for your rustic, vintage or country style themed wedding. Nestled on four acres of private bushland, White Chapel Estate is the hidden jewel of the Peninsula. Private and secluded yet only 45 minutes from Melbourne, it’s all here, just for you, and only you, on your wedding day. There will be no intrusions from golfers or winery patrons, and you won’t be hurried. WhiteChapel is the Peninsula’s leading all-in-one specialised wedding venue. Couples can choose between a delightful garden ceremony in the pretty gazebo, or in the historic chapel and there’s also an elegant country reception room on site for up to 120 guests. Stepping inside the delightful white weatherboard chapel is like stepping into another world, as the chapel, steeped in history and brought from the Victorian goldfields, has been lovingly restored to its former glory with original timber interior, arched windows, stained glass detail & seating for up to 90

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“Ace-Hi has been established for more than 30 years, but the Shearing Shed has only been hosting weddings since 2014,” said owners, Ron, Aaron & Jodi Neary.

guests and seating and standing room for up to 120. The chapel is also a charming backdrop for truly beautiful photos. WhiteChapel Estate is at 1565 Western Port Hwy, Langwarrin. Phone 5978 6278 for further details. www.whitechapel.com.au

“Aaron and I took over in July last year and we have been freshening up the place ever since. Jodi, who was formerly a wedding planner and stylist, saw potential in the property as a great wedding venue. “I held an Open Day in August 2014 and booked our first wedding two months later and from then on we have been booked out most weekends.” The Shearing Shed is a rustic wooden barn that was used for shearing sheep and holding barn dances many moons ago. It has a lot of charm and provides a blank canvas for couples to weave their magic. Ace-Hi – The Shearing Shed offers a unique style for each individual wedding, surrounded by acres

of countryside as far as the eye can see, with two homesteads, authentic wagons and an old red rattler train carriage adding to the charm. Ace-Hi – The Shearing Shed is at 810 Boneo Rd, Cape Schanck. Phone 5988 6262 for further details. www.ace-hi.com.au

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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Sitting on the water’s edge, Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) offers unspoiled views of Port Phillip Bay and its boat harbour. This is an outstanding and unique reception venue with state of the art facilities that bring a fresh new look to weddings on the Mornington Peninsula. Amongst their many features, BYS offer the ability to have your ceremony on the grass in front of the Clubhouse offering water views ideal for photos before, during and after your ceremony. Operating for over 65 years, in 2015 the BYS opened a new clubhouse and marina extension, allowing them to cater for functions and weddings. Use of the upper deck for up to 180 guests with in-house catering, dining combinations and a reception planner to suit your individual needs, promises a stylish and relaxing experience. An upstairs area with a control room, sailing offices and the Commodore’s room provides a superb venue for smaller groups coupled with the best view on the peninsula. BYS takes pride in the peninsula region and will choose

Dalywaters Farm both food and wines that showcase this. Their philosophy is simple - select the best local, seasonal ingredients and treat them with the love and respect they deserve to create fabulous flavours. BYS is at 2900 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie. Phone 5988 8453 for further details. www.bys.asn.au or www.bysweddings.com.au

For the ultimate romantic wedding, the Garden Chapel at Dalywaters Rose Farm is the perfect venue. Five minutes from Mornington Beach, surrounded by rural pastures, the Garden Chapel at Dalywaters Rose Farm is a charming country garden setting for your wedding ceremony. Thousands of fragrant roses, an ornamental lake with a jetty and a romantic garden chapel culminates in an unique ambience. Owned by Daryl and Anne Neal and established in 2008, the chapel was built to provide a beautiful wedding ceremony venue in an established rose garden on 12 acres. This ultimate wedding chapel is made from white painted weatherboards, lattice and a turret reminiscent of New England and has been planted out with climbing white roses surrounded by ornamental pear trees and grape vines. The chapel overlooks a wetland area and it is approached through old iron gates and a vine-covered bridal walk over 60 metres long.

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“It is an all-weather venue with outlooks to the garden and surrounding pastures, the feature being a 60 metre vine covered aisle leading to the chapel,” said Daryl and Anne. “The business was started due to popular demand as couples came to the door asking to be married in the garden. 1500 roses have been planted over 30 years and these were cut and sold as fresh garden roses to the local florists for wedding bouquets and gifts. The business has now changed to wedding ceremonies in the chapel.” Daryl and Anne said they love working on the peninsula as it is a small and friendly community. The chapel is open for weddings between October and May and appointments for viewing can be made all year round.

Surrounded by a thousand roses with a sixty meter vine-covered aisle, the beautiful and charming garden chapel set on 12 acres is open from October to May. Contact Anne and Daryl at [email protected] P. 5975 7718 M. 0400 322 377 240 Bungower Rd, Mornington www.dalywaters.com.au

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RACV Cape Schanck The RACV resort is an ideal venue offering wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and accommodation all at the one venue. Your ceremony takes place in the picturesque Tea Tree Garden followed by your reception in one of their stylishly appointed function rooms. Rolling greens and ocean panoramic views provide an exquisite backdrop for your wedding. RACV Cape Schanck Resort offers a variety of accommodation styles. These spacious rooms offer individual climate control, luxury bathrooms, natural lighting, plasma televisions, in-room safes and all with an incredible view of the Mornington Peninsula coast and the resort gardens. In keeping with its commitment to providing guests with the best possible services and facilities, RACV Cape Schanck Resort is building an exciting new facility that will include 120 accommodation rooms bringing the total rooms on the resort to 204 overall. The building will also feature a guest lounge, 25-metre swimming pool, fitness centre, day spa, wedding and conference facilities. RACV Cape Schanck Resort is at Trent Jones Drive, Cape Schanck. Phone 5950 8000 for further details. www.racv.com.au/venues

Brooklands Stylish, Elegant Weddings

Brooklands of Mornington is where the most memorable weddings are made. ...and where your wedding dreams come true. Located one block away from the shores of Mornington Peninsula’s finest beaches, the stylishly renovated, elegant wedding venue offers unlimited potential for creating a special day that both you and your guests will treasure forever. The wedding co-ordinators at Brooklands are dedicated to the finest attention to detail ensuring your day is the wedding you have always dreamt about.

At Morning Star Estate we have capability to cater for wedding ceremonies and receptions, functions, events, conferences, as well as providing accommodation for any occasion for your esteemed guests. Our extensive property has a variety of spaces, both indoor and outdoor. We have three unique ceremony locations including two garden areas and an onsite chapel. For receptions, we can cater for almost any group, whether large or small with numbers ranging from 20-200. We encourage and welcome tours so you can experience the charm and beauty of Morning Star Estate – please contact us to make an appointment.

Whether you are dreaming of a small intimate dinner, a cocktail party or a large scale event, the Brooklands team will customise your event to suit your style and budget.

Luxury resort style accommodation boasting history, sophistication and style. Phone our Wedding Co-ordinator on 5973 9200 99 Tanti Avenue Mornington

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With a dedicated wedding co-ordinator, every detail will be taken care of. And of course, accommodation is on site for the wedding party and guests. Call them to experience the elegance of Brooklands. Brooklands of Mornington is at 99 Tanti Avenue, Mornington. Phone 5973 9200 for further details. www.brooklandsofmornington.com.au

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Peninsula Wedding Dance Whilst Peninsula Wedding Dance is only a relatively new enterprise in terms of having just joyfully celebrated their second birthday, they offer the credibility and integrity of over 20 years industry experience including several professional competitive dancing accolades.

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“We design wedding dances for the bride and groom, daddy and daughter dances, mother and son dances, parents of the bride and groom dance lessons, bridal party dance lessons, bridal party flash mobs and hen’s day fun,” Dearne added.

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Crossroad Junction Band

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“In comparison to other options available on the peninsula, we are the only ones that offer a personal, boutique experience. We offer consistency, exclusivity, and our clients know that they will have me teaching them for their entire wedding journey” said owner Dearne.

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Dearne says that many of their wedding dances have now become a wonderful opportunity to bring unity to the more diverse family structures we see today. “The traditional wedding dance, whilst still so very popular has now evolved to something so much more. This is an element of my profession that I most enjoy, the rewards of such an exclusive relationship with my clients and being trusted to guide them through one of their most precious life moments. Whilst Peninsula Wedding Dance focuses primarily on the peninsula, due to popularity clients travel from all over the state for lessons with Dearne. “Additionally we will travel to our clients. All these details can be customised during our initial client consultation,” she said. Peninsula Wedding Dance is at 5 Sandpiper Way, Mt Eliza. Phone 0411 336 063 for further details. www.wedding-dance.com.au

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Let us create a WOW! moment that you will always remember. A beautifully choreographed dance that will suit you as a couple and that will embrace the style that you are after. A dance that will highlight personalities and the love that is between you.

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BennSong Acoustic Music Benn Manie, “Bennsong”, is a versatile entertainer who has been involved in the music industry for more than 25 years, and has been playing for formal events, for 8 years. Benn has a repertoire of over 800 songs, including those by artists as varied as Crowded House, Cat Stevens, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Michael Buble and many more. His list includes 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s music, as well as current chart toppers. Benn offers brilliant wedding packages for your ceremony and wedding reception featuring Bennsong, solo or duo, as well as DJ options. Sharing the stage with acts like Cliff Richard and Larry Norman, Benn has toured the East Coast playing venues from the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Festival Hall in Melbourne, to far flung pubs and clubs. Bennsong now plays a busy schedule around Melbourne and the Peninsula as a soloist, duo or with his three piece band.

able to create a fantastic atmosphere for your wedding day entertainment. Phone 0429 649 531 for further details. www.bennsong.com

Benn is a highly sought after performer and has gained a reputation as a fine vocalist. With his experience and diversity it is guaranteed that he will be

DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus loves to create special moments at your event. “It is not just about music but creating moments that you and your guests will remember,” said DJ Peter de Wever. “We specialise in weddings and corporate events and even cater to schools and underage events as we make sure we have radio versions of all the tracks.” Peter understands that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and makes sure he treats it that way. “When you book us for your wedding, you can be assured that your wedding will be unique to you to make it the special day you’ve dreamed of,” he said.

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DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus offers a variety of services for your special day. “We do interviews. We want to get to know you. We have meetings with all of our brides and grooms to get to know their tastes in music as well as what they want out of their special day. We have professional and experienced DJs. Our DJs work on reading the crowd at the event to ensure that everyone has a great time. We can also provide a Master of Ceremonies. We offer this service as it helps

us connect with your guests and ensures we can help your event run smoothly.” DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus understands that planning a wedding can be a tad stressful. “We attend weddings all the time, so we have the experience and expertise to help you get through,” said Peter. DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus has been in Victoria since 2008, having worked in WA since 1990. “We are the only multi award winning and accredited business, plus the service we provide no other company does,” said Peter. “When I moved to Victoria and attended a couple of weddings I could see there was a place for a quality supplier in our field of entertainment. We perform all over Australia if required but are based on the Mornington Peninsula.” The team at DJ PeterD Entertainment Plus love working on the peninsula. “We have a great bunch of suppliers and also some of the best locations are right here on the Mornington Peninsula,” said Peter. Phone 0410 105 542 for further details. www.djpeterd.com.au

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Event Hire

We cater for: • Marquees for any event IMAGE: Wedding Marquees

• Bentwood, Tiffany & Americana chairs • Dry bars, trestles and dining tables

Akarba Party Hire www.akarba.com.au 03 5975 6942

Event and Flavour

www.eventandflavour.com.au 0400 688 916

Event Perfection

www.eventperfection.com.au 03 5978 0963

• Dance floors

The Party Place

www.thepartyplace.net.au 1300 882 186

Wedding Marquees

www.weddingmarqueespeninsula.com.au 1300 677 278

Whitehill Wine, Beer, Cider & Spirits www.whitehillwine.com.au 03 5978 0090

Open Cathedrals

• Glassware, crockery & cutlery • Outdoor festoon lighting solutions Suitable for all types of events, our range of premium marquees can be used for small backyard parties, to extremely elegant Big Top Marquees suitable for the most sophisticated wedding imaginable.

• Heating & cooling

Whether you have chosen a local vineyard, a beach location, or the privacy of your own property, Wedding Marquees has the experience and is equipped with the highest quality products to provide an impeccable finish for your special occasion.

If you require an experienced, friendly and family run marquee rental company then you need look no further than Wedding Marquees!

• Catering equipment & cool rooms • Full range wedding arches & ceremony rental equipment

Free on site consultations offered by appointment.

www.opencathedrals.com 0427 919 276

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Akarba Party Hire Akarba has been on the peninsula since 1977 and has continued to upgrade and continually introduce new products as requested by the market. After more than 30 years in the business, Heather and Scott Crowe, owners of Akarba, take pride in meeting every request from the smallest to the largest event, with small marquees up to 15m wide structures in stock. “With a move to more casual functions, Akarba has an extended range of bar tables, stools and buffet tables. Modern low voltage festoon lighting, often stand alone is in high demand too,” said Heather. “Everything leaving the premises is under a high standard of scrutiny for function and cleanliness, with a good range of glassware, and a factory and showroom open for customer’s perusal of our stock. We are proud to offer first class stock, supply of advice and hardware for events and functions.”

Wedding & Marquee Hire Wedding Marquees are the Mornington Peninsula’s premier party hire and wedding specialists. “Our promise is to supply the most beautiful marquees and weddings, with friendly personalised service,” said owners John and Sue Alston. “Every product we use - tables - chairs - glassware - crockery - and most importantly our marquees are hand selected to ensure they are of the highest quality possible to meet our own strict standards and provide an impeccable finish no matter what the occasion is.” After more than 35 years servicing the party rental market, the team at Wedding Marquees have narrowed their expertise down to the wedding area of the industry. “We service mainly the Mornington Peninsula, but we do get some requests to supply Melbourne metro and Eastern Victoria,” said John and Sue, who love the relaxed atmosphere of the Mornington Peninsula with its stunning properties and great customers. Premium marquee hire is suitable for all types of events, with a range that covers marquees that can be setup in minutes, to extremely elegant hexagonal big top marquees suitable for the most sophisticated wedding imaginable. “All of our marquees are guaranteed to be presented white and sparkling clean, have various walling,

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windows, and door panelling options, and can be tastefully styled from wall draping to skylight panel roofs to really set them apart from any other structure,” said John and Sue. “Our premium marquees are a stylish option to the limitations presented by a typical venue and can be constructed allowing flexible space planning. We can tailor a design incorporating infinite layouts limited only by your imagination.” It isn’t only marquees that Wedding Marquees supply, it’s a whole range of products to make your special day that much better. With weddings and sophisticated events requiring a large selection of furniture, Wedding Marquees offers a flexible range of dining tables, smaller cafe and cocktail tables as well as rustic furniture and wine barrel hire. “Have a look at our new and innovative dry bars perfect for service of your favorite “refreshments” at your event,” said John and Sue. They also provide cutlery, crockery, glassware, linen, event heating, catering equipment, pedestal fans, market umbrellas and a helium balloon service to name a few. Phone 1300 677 278 for further details. www.weddingmarqueespeninsula.com.au

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Akarba Party Hire can supply marquees, tableware, tables and chairs, flooring, electrical and gas, staging, and event equipment.

Akarba Party Hire is at 26 Progress Street, Mornington. Phone 5975 6942/ 59750122 or 0419 353 993 for further details. www.akarba.com.au

Looking after all your party hire needs since 1977 We look after the smallest requests in the same responsible manner as the larger events. We have small marquees, and up to 15m wide structures. We stock everything from our extensive range of bar tables, stools and buffet tables, modern low voltage festoon lighting, modern glassware and much more. Our showroom and factory are open to the public during business hours.

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Event Perfection We are an award winning event hire company offering DIY hire, set up and styling for weddings, events and any corporate or special occasions. We service the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne and surrounding areas. Visit our showroom and let us help to design your centrepieces and suggest some ideas, or bring along your own ideas and we can put them together in front of you. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Phone us on 0450 700 679 or email [email protected] www.facebook.com/eventperfection instagram/eventperfection

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Event Perfection is at your service to create the perfect individualised wedding for each couple, offering DIY hire as well as setting up and styling. The team at Event Perfection work with function and event managers at many venues as well as individual brides and grooms or corporate clients. As the owners of www.diylolletbuffets.com.au they also have a lot of fun creating lolly and dessert buffets. After being in the wedding industry for 25 years, owner Lynda Coombs loves what she is doing. “I have worked in the event and wedding industry for most of my career and everything has come to fruition in owning this business. I absolutely love what I am doing. Working with businesses in the Mornington Peninsula Wedding Group is awesome as we all support each other and regularly get together,” said Lynda, who has owned the business for a year now. “Event Perfection is the largest hire and set up event and wedding décor business on the Mornington Peninsula. We also work with many venues across Melbourne and Bayside areas. Our business is large enough to be able to cater for most requests and if we don’t have it in stock, we will source it for our clients. Everyone has individual requests and we love being able to achieve a unique look and feel by creating something really special,” said Lynda.

Recently, Event Perfection made it as a finalist at the ABIA (Australian Bridal Industry Awards) for DIY Hire and Styling. “We came third in both categories. That’s a huge achievement when you’re working with such amazing people in this industry. We were very chuffed at that,” said Lynda, who has a team of five staff working with her. “We are relaxed and friendly and like to make our clients feel the same way. Being able to sit with venue managers or individuals in our showroom is how we can create something special for each event or wedding. Sometimes people email us their Pinterest photos and we can match what they are looking for just from a photo,” she said. “The business has grown extensively into a “go to” wedding and event hire, set up and styling business. We are very well known and respected.” The Event Perfection warehouse and showroom is based in Somerville and is open by appointment. “Everyone is welcome to come in and we get to create centrepiece and décor ideas in front of them,” said Lynda. Phone 0450 700 679 for further details. www.eventperfection.com.au

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Tyabb Roses With nearly three decades under their belt, Tyabb Roses have earned a much deserved reputation for quality and personal service with owners, Trish and Neil still as passionate about their flowers as the day they started. For Trish, the highlight is providing beautiful wedding bouquets and flowers for brides on their special day. “We have a wonderful range of colours for weddings and, on most occasions, have the exact colour the bride wants. Our roses are lovingly nurtured from growing to picking and arranging, and we have an incredible florist, Francine, who helps create magnificent arrangements,” said Trish. “We put our heart and soul into creating the most beautiful flowers for each couple and believe personal touch is the most important thing.” At Tyabb Roses, the expert rose team can create any style of bouquet or flower arrangement the couple want, from delicate two or three rose bouquets with baby’s-breath to magnificent 80cm vases with flowers or large urns.

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For Trish, a highlight is seeing the expression on a bride’s face when she takes over the bouquets. IMAGE: Austin Photography

Hello Blossoms Floristry www.helloblossoms.com.au 03 5975 7479

Petal To The Metal Floral Design www.ptmfloraldesign.com.au 0413 348 020

Lilly James Flowers

Poppies of Red Hill

Naughty Flowers

Poppy Culture

Oh My Dahlia!

Tyabb Roses

www.lillyjamesflowers.com 0402 360 281

www.naughtyflowers.com.au 0439 890 501

www.ohmydahliaweddings.com 03 9781 1855

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Tyabb Roses is at 45 O’Neills Road, Tyabb. Phone 5977 4652. www.tyabbroses.com.au

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* Cornflower * Dahlias * David Austin roses * Gardenia Blooms * Hydrangea * Kangaroo Paw * Lavender * Peonies * Phalaenopsis Orchids * Proteas * Roses * Snapdragon * Water Lilies

Autumn Mar, April & May Calla lilies * Camellia blooms * Cymbidium orchids * Dahlias * Daphne * David Austin roses * Double tulips * Freesias * Hyacinth * Lavender * Parrot Tulips * Poppies * Roses * Snapdragons * Tuber Roses * Tulips

Winter June, July & August

Spring Sept, Oct & November

www.poppyculture.com.au 0414 368 741

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*Blushing Brides * Calla lilies * Daffodil * Daphne * Delphinium * Double tulips * Cymbidium orchids * Freesias * Hyacinth *Jonquil * Kale * Lavender * Parrot Tulips * Poppies * Phalaenopsis Orchids * Ranunculus * Roses * Sweet Pea * Tulips

www.poppiesredhill.com.au 03 5931 0096

www.tyabbroses.com.au 0400 567 215

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Opening Hours 7 Days A Week 8am-5pm 45 O’Neills Road Tyabb T (03)5977 4652 M 0400 567 215 [email protected] www.tyabbroses.com.au tyabbroses @tyabbroses

* Lilies * Cornflowers * Daffodil * Daisies * David Austin roses * Delphinium * Freesia * Gardenia Blooms * Hellebores * Hyacinth * Jasmine * Lavender * Lilac * Lily of the Valley * Peonies * Phalaenopsis Orchids * Poppies * Ranunculus * Snapdragons * Snowball Vibernum * Sweet pea * Tulips * Tuber Roses * Waratah * Water Lilies

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Oh My Dahlia! With a passion for two things – weddings and flowers – Sheena Styles was destined to start her business Oh My Dahlia! 12 months ago. While Sheena has been in the wedding industry for 15 years, it was last year when she decided to dedicate a large portion of her time to the flower aspect and she hasn’t looked back. It is the new exclusive wedding floral off shoot, due to an overwhelming demand at ‘Eliza on Heatherhill’ catering for all the amazing weddings. “Oh My Dahlia! is dedicated to making your special day even more magical,” said Sheena. “Relax in total confidence knowing that we have been creating beautiful weddings for the Mornington Peninsula, including Sorrento, Portsea, Rosebud, Mornington, Baxter and surrounds for over 15 years.”

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From the bouquet you carry down the aisle to the ceremony and reception decorations, Oh My Dahlia! will provide you with astonishing flowers that will embellish your special day.

Jessica Mason Photography

“We offer personal consultations, providing detailed written quotes of all costs for your budgeting purposes. Each wedding package is custom designed, based on your needs and ideas,” said Sheena.

03 9781 1855 / [email protected] www.ohmydahliaweddings.com Wedding flower consultations by appointment only

Phone 9781 1855 for further details. www.ohmydahliaweddings.com

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Silk Hair & Beauty Silk Hair and Beauty is a beauty spa that is all about providing balance for hair, skin and bodies. Located on 1 Bay Road, in the heart of Mt Martha, Silk caters for small to large bridal groups and are determined to create the look you desire.

Hair, Beauty & Jewellery

“We enjoy taking care of all bridal parties as it’s such a happy event. The bridesmaids love to relax in our Bali Hut after their service. Sipping on a glass of bubbles and maybe enjoying a platter, waiting for the bride reveal just adds to the excitement of the big day!” says owner Leanne.

Annette Daf Hair and Beauty

Silk Hair Beauty Spa & Mens Den

0404 045 680

www.silkhairbeautyspa.com.au 03 5974 1832

Bessie Seal Hair and Makeup

SPLASH of Red Hairdressing

www.bessiesealhairandmakeup.com 0412 965 551

www.atsplashofred.com.au 03 5975 2227

Ellegant You

Tinted Love

www.ellegantyou.com.au 0403 121 947

www.tintedlove.com.au 0407 332 242

HC Makeup & Hair

www.hcmakeupandhair.com 0411 043 548

The Wellness Manor

Makeup by Sophie Knox

www.makeupbysophieknox.com 0450 702 625

Pink Gloss Hair and Make Up Design

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Silk goes all out when it comes to weddings, providing not only services for the bride, but the groom as well. The “Men’s Den” offers all barbering services from designer haircuts and wet shaves, waxing, facials and massages for the groom and his group.

www.thewellnessmanor.com 03 5976 8791

Not forgetting the mother of the bride, customised mother-daughter facials and massage packages will give you both “mum and me” time.

Minzenmay

Silk Hair and Beauty will spoil and assist you in the weeks before your wedding, ensuring you look your very best. So are you wedding ready? Let us spoil you at Silk!

www.minzenmay.com.au 03 5975 2439

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An extensive range of facial procedures are available to the bride to rejuvenate and prepare her for the big day. We suggest a series of Go and Glo medical grade peels with our expert dermal therapist, Nicola, followed with a series of our natural Aveda facials. As your wedding day draws closer, you can prepare your skin with a salt scrub to shed unwanted dry skin or detox with our mud wrap. Our Infra sauna (near, mid and far) will help detoxify your skin and can also assist weight loss together with a nutritionally balanced diet.

Phone 03 5974 1832 for further details. www.silkhairbeautyspa.com.au

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Enjoy the full bridal experience at our Hair and Beauty Spa, or we can come to you, with services pampering you from head to toe. Book now for your complimentary bridal consult.

Aveda Tulasara Facial ‘Moving Forward to Balance’ -$115 Includes a complimentary, express Jane Iredale ‘freshen up’ application and 10% off our extensive Jane Iredale retail range. BONUS Aveda Tulasara Wedding Mask and Eye Crème sample pots for you to take home (while stocks last)

1 Bay Road Mt Martha Phone: 5974 1832

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Independently owned and caring for patients on the Mornington Peninsula for over 40 years. Dr Osborne has an advanced Degree in Paediatric Dentistry and has lectured for Guys Hospital at London University and at Melbourne University. Dr Osborne also has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and sleep dentistry. Assisting Dr Osborne in caring for patients are a highly qualified and gentle team of dentists, specialist orthodontist and dental therapists. All family members are welcome at this state of the art clinic.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Root Canal Treatment Dental Implants Tooth-Coloured “Invisible” Fillings Braces Sleep Dentistry Crowns, Bridges and Veneers

Mornington Peninsula Dental Clinic 117 Tanti Avenue, Mornington, 3931 5975 5120 / 5975 5944 [email protected] www.morningtondental.com.au

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Paul Kristian Minzenmay alongside his wife, Bridie, are the third generation to own and operate the family business, Minzenmay. Combining state-of-the-art technology with the knowledge of more than a century of generational experience, the design team, led by Paul himself, are uniquely qualified to guide clients through the process of selecting and creating speciality pieces of jewellery that reflect their own personal story. Having the largest on-premises workshop on the Mornington Peninsula, the jewellers and watchmaker are able to repair and re-craft your existing pieces with your most treasured items never leaving the site. Minzenmay is home to international luxury brands and has generous displays of ready to wear jewellery pieces from classic styles to modern design. Established in 1911, Minzenmay has always been known for its quality jewellery craftsmanship and luxury pieces. “As the business is evolving, we are able to gather all our years of excellence in customer service and creativity and are handcrafting more individualistic pieces that you won’t be able to find anywhere else in the industry whilst not compromising on quality,” said Paul. “We are becoming known for our ability to show leadership in creative design but also providing the opportunity for our customers to design their own

individual pieces at a price affordable to them.” In a one-on-one appointment, the talented team will assist you to develop your ideas and choose the perfect solution to suit your individual needs; whether that is the efficiency and precision of the Design Studio System or the romance of the exclusive experience of a fully handcrafted piece by Paul Minzenmay. All Paul Minzenmay pieces are sculpted from luxury metals and precious stones in our on-site workshop with Paul’s personal artistic fingerprint. As a family business with a 105 year history, Minzenmay Jewellers are renowned throughout the industry as a trustworthy, full-service jeweller with a hard earned reputation of quality craftsmanship. “We work on the Mornington Peninsula but can work with anyone at any time. We are also able to post to any individual wanting to purchase a special gift for someone simply by calling us and organising this with one of our sales professionals,” said Paul. “We love being based on the peninsula as it is home to beautiful food, wine, beaches and creative people, all of which have come together to support each other in order to create a thriving wedding industry.” Minzenmay is at 152 Main Street, Mornington. Phone 5975 2439 for further details. www.minzenmay.com.au 

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Sorrento Weddings Photography & Film Sorrento Weddings Photography & Films is a boutique wedding photography and cinematography studio located on both the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s Clifton Hill. “Our aim is to capture unobtrusive beautiful, bright and natural images and motion films of your wedding day,” said owners Shannon and Christine. “We pride ourselves on our combined experience and skills. Whether it is in an intimate setting on the beach of the Mornington Peninsula, in a lush vineyard in the Yarra Valley, or with the chic backdrop of Melbourne’s CBD, our talented photographers and videographers are sure to capture the moments you will love for a lifetime. Please drop us a line - we would love to hear all about your day.” After working in the industry for many years Shannon and Christine have found they have a significant degree of skills and communication available to their couples.

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Austin Photography

Janis House Photography

Beach Box Photography

John Lim Photography

Brian Randall Photography

Miss Pickle Photography

Bright Eyes Photography

Slick Shoots Photography

Christian Marc Photography

Sorrento Weddings and Films

www.austinphotography.com.au 0414 524 364

www.johnlim.com.au 0419 877 999

www.brianrandallphotography.com.au 0412 072 848 www.brighteyesphotography.com.au 0438 560 162

www.misspicklephotography.com.au 0431 055 943 www.slickshoots.com.au 03 9005 8214

www.christianmarcphotography.com.au 0421 475 945

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Phone 0419 889 874 or 9016 9874 for further details. www.sorrentoweddings.com.au

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“We firmly believe that every couple has a right fit photographer for their day and we keep a look out for couples that also are a right fit for us too,” they said. “We studied at University and were asked to photograph weddings from our advertising and magazine clients,

which turned out to be a great fit for us as we love the high paced days and feedback from our lovely brides. We love all the new venues available to couples on the Peninsula, it seems like there is something for everyone here now.”

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Beach Box Photography

When you have been photographing weddings for as long as Kim and Steve Hearn, you certainly know what you’re doing. The husband and wife team have been shooting weddings for 14 years and love every moment of being involved in a couple’s special day.

Having been a wedding photographer for many years Kim recently saw an opportunity for a different kind of photo service and launched Beach Box Photography a couple of years ago. “I run another photography business with my husband but noticed that some weddings didn’t require the extensive services we were offering either because they were more intimate or even because of budget constraints. Weddings have changed so much, we now have pop-ups, elopements and even simple garden weddings” said Kim. “By shooting solo and offering a shorter time frame the new packages have suited some couples perfectly.” “With this business I’m happy to cater for those who may just need photography for a couple of hours but still require a quality service and professional photos. These smaller packages are available with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays in the peak season unless booked within 3 months of the wedding. As a local photographer who has been shooting weddings for the last 14 years in the UK and Australia and now living near the water in Mt Martha, Kim thought that Beach Box was the perfect name for her business.

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Slick Shoots Photography “We capture your wedding as the day unfolds, shooting moments in a relaxed style and giving you the space to enjoy your day.”

“I love our iconic beach boxes down on the sand which are colourful, fun and just remind me of lazy summer days. I would like to say that one of them was my outdoor office but we all have to dream! I do use the beach as my thinking place and somewhere to have a break away from the computer with a coffee.” said Kim. Phone 0424 300 922 for further details. www.beachboxphotography.com.au

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Kim says that each couple and wedding is different and, as experienced photographers, she and Steve know when to direct a couple and when to let them do their own thing. “Of course we will do the group shots and gently guide each person to make a wonderful photo. However, we also make sure to capture those candid moments and will not miss a thing on the day.” With two photographers at each wedding, you can guarantee that every angle is covered. “We have one photographer covering the girls getting ready and the other, the boys, and each couple gets digital images plus high resolution images and an album,” said Kim. “In terms of style, think of us as documentary, unobtrusive, relaxed and fun. We think of ourselves as

story-tellers, capturing a wedding as it happens, seeing all those unique moments, whether they’re planned or not…. We’ll take the time to find out how comfortable you feel in front of the camera and make sure that we capture you and your guests being yourselves and enjoying every moment.” Phone 0424 300 920 or 9005 8214 for further details. www.slickshoots.com.au

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Bright Eyes Photography

A Master Photographer with the AIPP and Accredited member of ACMP, Brian Randall has won many awards for his photography in Australia and overseas.

Bright Eyes Photography has been established for more than 13 years and voted as one of the top wedding photographers in Victoria and Australia with the ABIA (Australian Bridal industry Academy).

An industry stalwart, Brian has been a wedding photographer for 17 years and his business always changes to accommodate the evolution of technology and trends.

Bright Eyes Photography owner and photographer, Jayne McLean, says she is honoured when a couple choose Bright Eyes Photography to capture the precious moments of their wedding day.   “I enjoy the day with my couples and their families and not only photograph what is happening but I am also a personal support on their day.  My couples often give me feedback after their wedding day that they felt like I had been a friend for years and they couldn’t have been happier.  I’m an experienced professional wedding photographer who personally photographs every wedding.  I make sure my bride and grooms are relaxed and enjoying every moment. “I love capturing all the details and precious moments of their day in a natural way.  I get great satisfaction when my couples look at their wedding photos and get happy tears remembering those precious moments that would otherwise be forgotten,” she said.

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“I have always loved shooting especially people, so it was a natural progression to me to capture people’s most important day,” said Brian. “I mostly shoot on the Mornington Peninsula but I also shoot Melbourne metro and beyond.” Brian says one of the best things about working on the Mornington Peninsula is its beautiful locations. Bright Eyes Photography has been voted as the best wedding photographer in Victoria twice and has also won photography awards both nationally and internationally.

“There are so many wonderful places to get married in on the peninsula, from vineyards to the beach so it’s got fantastic backdrops for photographs,” he said.

have noticed a lot more venues and wedding related companies are setting up down here, which is great for the industry,” he said.

Bright Eyes Photography is at Studio 6, Black Spot Gallery and Studios, 20 Milgate Drive, Mornington (by appointment only). Phone 0438 560 162. www.brighteyesphotography.com.au

As an active committee member of the Mornington Peninsula Wedding Group, Brian says they have been striving hard to tell everybody how wonderful it is to get married on the Mornington Peninsula. “So I

Phone 9783 7343 for further details. www.brianrandallphotography.com.au

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B RIAN R AN DAL L PHOTO G R APHY Master Photographer:- Australian Institute of Professional Photographers www.brianrandallphotography.com.au Phone 9783 7343

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Janis House Photography At Janis House Photography, they focus on relaxed candid photographs that will capture the story of your day. Janis has been a wedding photographer for seven years and loves being involved in planning and preparing so that they know each venue and location well to get the best images on the day.

Contact John today to see how you can capture your special moments M. 0419 877 999 www.johnlimphotography.com.au

John Lim Photography Located on the Mornington Peninsula, John Lim Photography has a solid reputation in wedding photography, baby, corporate, family, industrial, maternity, portrait and advertising photography.

“I love photographing weddings. Capturing all of the joy, emotion, fun and festivities that your day will encompass. My wedding photography is relaxed in nature, with more of a documentary style of shooting. I’ll make sure that your day will be preserved in images for generations to come,” said Janis. “Photography has always been my passion as has storytelling. The peninsula provides us with such amazing venues and variety of locations for photography that are all so close together.” Phone 0409 519 078 for further details. www.janishousephotography.com

This is a low-volume, high quality studio that is focused on giving clients the very best. John has worked in five continents with an impressive client list and awards to his credit.

Choosing your wedding photographer 1. Make sure you feel comfortable with your chosen photographer. You will be spending the majority of the day with them so choose someone you can talk to and will feel relaxed with. Relaxed couples make the best photos! 2. Ask to see a whole wedding to ensure quality of composition and processing is consistent throughout a complete wedding as it’s easy to show one or two good hero shots! 3. Wedding photographers make good planners so chat over timelines to ensure that you get a good amount of photo time which also fits in with your venue’s timings. 4. Your photos are precious – ask about back-up methods of equipment on the day and storage of your images!

Combining extraordinary versatility with innovative photography and state-of-the-art digital imaging, John creates images that always engage the eye through their spontaneity, exuberance, emotion and sheer beauty. His high comes from the warm and fuzziness he always feels when clients tell him they love what he’s done for them.

5. Where to start – MPW expo is a good starting place as you get to meet the photographers and you can see their work in print to check quality and see all those beautiful albums! 6. The price range now for photography is wide! Before setting a budget have a look around and get a feel for price and quality of images and service. Your photos will be the one lasting item from your wedding so maybe allocate a little more to get those photos of your dreams! Most photographers offer gift vouchers so get a group of friends to help you get those precious memories.

Services include wedding photography, family portraits, new born photography, pet portraits, industrial and commercial images. Contact John today to see how he can capture your special moments. Phone 0419 877 999 for further details. www.johnlimphotography.com.au

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Photobooth & Cinematography

Event and Flavour Photobooth

Bear Booth the Fun Photo Booth www.bearbooth.com.au 0403 012 461

Event and Flavour has the largest range of photo booth solutions on the peninsula. They supply a range of photo booth varieties, and for up to four hours you can spice up your special day. Supplying an attending staff member, Event and Flavour can assist with the styling and hire of themed booth backdrops. “We bring along vibrant event staff, fun prop boxes and create custom backdrops and themed selfie scenes.”

Event and Flavour Photobooth www.eventandflavour.com.au 0400 688 916

Peninsula Wedding Video

www.peninsulaweddingvideo.com.au 0418 935 731

Ruffit Media

www.ruffitmedia.com.au 0431 892 527

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Sorrento Weddings & Films www.sorrentoweddings.com.au 0419 889 874

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While some people may feel the photo booth days are over and out-dated, statistics and trends show that on the contrary, it could actually be one of the most important entertaining features of any event you could have! Join the GIFGIF trend sweeping the event industry, transforming regular still images into moving, shareable social experiences. You can hire Harry, Event and Flavour’s hashtag printer - and turn your unique event into polaroid keepsakes! Phone 0400 688 916 for further details. www.eventandflavour.com.au

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Instinctive Graphics Weddings can be expensive that’s why Instinctive Graphics supplies stunning, unique and fresh wedding designs at affordable prices. Because we’re graphic designers, you won’t get any cookie cutter invitations, you’ll see the design before it goes to print, and our skills aren’t just limited to small pieces of paper either. “If you need a seating plan or unique bridal party presents, maybe you’ve seen something on Pinterest or Etsy and would love it to be re-created… well… we can do that too! If you can think it, we can do it,” said owner and graphic designer, Kylie McMillan. “As a current bride to be, I was sourcing pricing for wedding items and was shocked at how overly priced wedding stationery was, and thought that I can help brides with professional wedding stationery and gifting items at affordable prices.” At Instinctive Graphics, Kylie will use her creative skills and knowledge to achieve the dream invitations, bridal party gifts and anything you need designed on paper.

Stationery

Phone 0410 422 277 for further details. www.instinctivegraphics.com.au

Design Mummy

www.designmummy.com.au 0422 280 777

Instinctive Graphics

www.instinctivegraphics.com.au 0410 422 277

Love Carli

www.lovecarli.com.au 0414 480 046

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Neptours Neptours has been catering for travellers for more than 30 years. Located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, the transportation company is perfect for weddings and special occasions to transfer guests to and from venues. Owners and operators, Val and Norm Watson, along with manager, Stephen Watson, have only one main focus. “We are committed to providing excellent customer service and to ensure that any experience with Neptours is not only an enjoyable one, but people will want to keep coming back,” they said. “We provide a good service at a reasonable price and have high quality drivers.” With the Mornington Peninsula quickly becoming a sought after wedding destination, the team at Neptours can cater for transporting large or small groups to and from venues across the peninsula, whether it’s the wedding destination or accommodation transfers.”

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Bogart’s Limousines

Peninsula Kombi Bus

Fargo Bus

Peninsula Limousines

www.bogartslimousines.com.au 0429 778 813

Neptours specialise in catering for local groups and travellers who don’t want the hassle of arranging transport to and from their destination or group event, ensuring guests can relax and enjoy the event.

“We are thrilled to be involved in the ever-growing and improving wedding industry on the peninsula and being able to have a hand in making sure the event runs smoothly with Neptours,” they said. Neptours is at Factory 1/ 7 Jennings Court, Rosebud West. Phone 5981 1277 or 0400 053 449 for further details. www.neptours.com.au

www.peninsulakombibus.com.au 0488 833 382

www.fargobus.com.au 0499 000 209

www.peninsulalimos.com.au 0457 089 990

LR Limousines

Seaside Kombi Rides

www.lrlimousines.com 0416 254 661

www.seasidekombirides.com.au 03 5987 2656

Mornington Chauffeured Limousines www.morningtonlimousines.com.au 03 5978 8900

The specialists in wedding transport on the Mornington Peninsula with years of experience.

Neptours Bus and Coach www.neptours.com.au 03 5981 1277

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Seaside Kombi Rides If you want your wedding to be unique, there’s a fabulous restored 1961 split screen Kombi named “Shelly” that is all set up and ready to transport your wedding party to the service. Operating since 2015, the vintage transport Kombi hire is equipped with safari windows and is painted in pastel colours, two tone white and turquoise green and the interior trim is in red and black. “Shelly is licenced to carry eight people including the driver, with seat belts fitted for all passengers,” said owner Danny Coyle. “Ideal for transporting the whole wedding party all at once, we will pick up your bridal party and transport you to the ceremony then take you to the location of your choice for wedding photos. At the conclusion of the photos, we will deliver your bridal party to the reception.” Seaside Kombi Rides supply satin ribbon on the front of the Kombi, a picnic basket with nibbles, an esky with ice, mineral water and soft drink and umbrellas in case of rain.

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Phone O4O8 977 382 for further details. www.seasidekombirides.com.au

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Dream Catcher Weddings

www.dreamcatcherweddings.com.au 0430 399 871

Event and Flavour

www.eventandflavour.com.au 0400 688 916

Sophie Newton - People, Places and Inviting Spaces www.sophienewtonstyling.com.au 0415 700 310

Space Crush Events

www.spacecrushevents.com.au 0415 077 108

Harriet Howe Events

www.hhweddingsandevents.com.au 0409 599 400

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Event and Flavour

Dream Catcher Weddings & Events is a one-stop shop for all of your planning, styling and event management needs. Born out of a love for party planning, Dream Catcher Weddings & Events began a year ago, to help couples feel free to have whatever they want on their special day.

The team at Event and Flavour are there to make your day as seamless and fun as possible, working as your venue finder and assisting with the wedding planning timeline to create your perfect day. Led by Lisa Hemingway, who has more than 18 years of industry experience, Event and Flavour takes care of every detail, partnering with the couple’s own professionals or recommending people along the way.

“We want your occasion to be fun, memorable and unique,” said owner, Kristina Boland. “With such personal connections to talented, local suppliers and stunning venues on the Mornington Peninsula means we can manage all the elements of planning, styling and event management, saving you time, money and stress.”

“We have four stunning and diverse local venues now under our management and we offer you access to some of the best kept secret spaces, including sites for marquee events and teepee tents,” said Lisa. “We are onsite on your day, from set up to pack down, to ensure every element of your day is executed seamlessly.” Lisa says the team love working on the peninsula with its diverse areas. “We have such a diverse area, both rural and urban, but also a world renowned food and wine region that makes it easy to call the peninsula your office,” said Lisa.

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Dream Catcher Wedding & Events

Event and Flavour is at HQ 1212 Frankston Flinders Road, Somerville. Phone 0400 688 916 for further details. www.eventandflavour.com.au

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With years of event experience on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, Dream Catcher Weddings & Events has been fortunate to work alongside some of the best suppliers in the business, gaining invaluable knowledge of the industry.

Phone 0430 399 871 for further details. www.dreamcatcherweddings.com.au

“We want to help make your dream day a reality with no stress and no fuss,” said Kristina, who has a personal love for weddings and years of experience that made her go out on her own.

“Your vision, your event, your way”. We want your wedding to be fun, memorable and unique. A one stop shop for all your planning, styling and event management needs.

Contact Kristina on 0430 399 871 www.dreamcatcherweddings.com.au [email protected]

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Harriet Howe Events Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Harriet Howe Events style and coordinate weddings and other formal events, getting to know her customers individually and personally in order to create a seamless experience that will pose no stress for couples on their big day. “I really listen to my clients! I believe in superior customer service and supply a service in line with my couples requirements and vision for their special event. I get to know my clients and their likes and ideas, and work with them”, says business owner Harriet Howe Thomson. Established almost four years ago, Harriet’s business has grown immensely since she started out. She was inspired to start the business when she saw a need for assisting couples who were not familiar with the local suppliers and services, and didn’t have enough time to properly organise the day of their dreams. Since then Harriet has become more involved in the community and loves being able to help develop the thriving wedding business on the peninsula and creating a spectacular venue and experience that the

bride and groom will never forget. Phone 0409 599 400 for further details. www.hhweddingsandevents.com.au

Photography by Georgia Wiggs

Mornington Peninsula Wedding Expo Come and talk to the leading local suppliers showcasing their products and services. Refer to our website and Facebook for the 2017 & 2018 expo details. www.morningtonpeninsulaweddings.com.au OUR SPONSORS:

HHE is a Melbourne & Mornington Peninsula Wedding & Events Stylist.

Your Local Honeymoon Travel Specialist Honeymoon Bridal Registries available Personalised honeymoon packages tailor made for you! Available for consultations by appointment

We co-ordinate & design beautiful, stylish concepts for your wedding. We are committed to creating a look for your special day, that is uniquely yours.

Mandy McDonald | 0404 051 147 | [email protected] www.goingglobaltravel.com.au

Contact us for a complimentary meeting to discuss ideas.

in affiliation with Rheom Travel ATAS accredited A10535

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@harriethoweevents harriethoweevents 0409 599 400 www.hhweddingsandevents.com.au

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Your Wedding Timeline 12 + Months Before

3 Months Before

• Decide on your wedding date and time.

• Order your wedding cake.

• Set an estimated budget.

• Mail your invitations.

• Decide on and book your ceremony sites and reception sites.

• Write your vows.

• Start planning the guest list. • Consider hiring a wedding consultant. • Ask friends and relatives to be in the wedding party.

10 Months Before

• Have final gown fitting.

• Research and book your wedding professionals: photographer, videographer, reception band or DJ, florist, transport, catering etc. • Contact event hire companies if you need to rent anything for the ceremony or reception, such as chairs, tables or a marquee.

8 Months Before • Send save-the-date cards. Especially if you’re marrying during a holiday season or having a destination wedding.

• Purchase wedding rings. • Shop for formalwear. • Start planning your honeymoon. • Renew or get passports, if necessary.

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2 Weeks Before • Review final RSVP list and call any guests who have not replied. • Deliver must-have shot lists to your photographer. • Deliver final song list to your DJ.

1 Week Before

• Purchase bridesmaid dresses.

• Shop for wedding invitations.

1 Month Before • Apply for a marriage licence.

• Choose your wedding gown.

6 Months Before

• Book a hair and makeup trial.

• Give reception site/caterer final guest head count. • Plan reception seating chart. • Print place and table cards, or finalise list with your reception venue. • Call all wedding vendors and confirm arrangements. • Rehearse ceremony.

Post Wedding • Write and send thank-you notes to guests and vendors

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Your Wedding Checklist Ceremony ..................................................... Location:

Decor/Styling:

Celebrant:

Florist:

Reception ..................................................... Location:

Wedding Cake:

Food/Beverage:

Decor/Styling:

Transport ..................................................... Bride/Groom:

Guest Transfers:

Bridal Party:

Photography /Video /Photobooth ............. Pre-Ceremony:

Ceremony/Reception:

Music ......................................................... Ceremony:

Reception:

Beauty ......................................................... Hair:

Makeup:

Other ............................................................ Event Planner:

Stationery:

Event Hire:

Accommodation:

Bridal Gown:

Menswear:

Rings:

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1. Minzenmay: 18ct rose and white gold 5 diamond ring, and 18ct rose and white gold double halo diamond cluster ring. 2. Sabrina Moda: Ivory lace and champagne satin fit and flared gown, featuring a scalloped edge train and low back. Delicately finished with beaded appliqué lace and matching buttons. 3. Peninsula Cake Art: Lemon syrup cake layered with vanilla bean buttercream. 4. Instinctive Graphics: Custom designed wedding stationery, blushing rouge watercolour design. 5. Mickey Blue: Leather plain toe Derby with wood effect sole.

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Portsea Golf Club and Mercure Portsea Simply Stunning Weddings...

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46 London Bridge Road, Portsea VIC 3944 T: 03 5981 6100 www.portseaweddings.com E: [email protected]

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