Meet The Team

Amie

Founder, Managing Director & Lead Planner/Stylist

Working in hospo for over 11 years Amie actually dropped out of Uni because she loved it so much! After running venues, managing staff, an Events Degree, Business Admin degree and years of working weddings Amie ventured out to begin her own business!

What’s your favourite part of the wedding day?

They’re all different depending on the timeline and the formalities but I loooooove hearing the vows, especially when you get to know a couple and you hear their vows and think “this sums them up perfectly”. So as busy as we are I always try to sneak a moment to listen to a few lines!

What do you like most about helping couples/clients with their events?

The different visions, I love creating new styling concepts and continuously seeing clients blown away when we can do it within their budget (after we set realistic expectations of course).

Drink of choice?

Well I love champagne so much I added champagne towers to my service so it has to be bubbles! My faves are Tattinger or Bollinger.

If you could have any crazy thing at your event if money was no problem what would it be?

Not that my wedding is even remotely close, but I would love to do something wild that only someone like Taylor Swift would be allowed to do – like have the ceremony on the MCG green… (before couples come at me, you’re not allowed I’ve checked! LOL)

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Evelyn

ADMIN & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

With 4 years of experience in administration for event companies, Evelyn has a desire to continue learning about events and weddings. She loves planning gatherings and travelling and wants to continue helping other clients have a stress free and truly happy experience during memorable times in their life.

What’s your favourite part of the wedding day?

The vows! I love seeing the exact reason why they chose each other for life. And the first kiss, it’s always so sweet and funny to catch the parents’ reactions to their daughter getting kissed by her new husband!

What do you like most about helping couples/clients with their events?

When they are completely amazed by the program and can just relax and have fun. There is nothing better than seeing those genuine, happy smiles on their faces while celebrating!

Drink of choice?

Home Made Lemonade! So simple but refreshing. I love the feeling of making a sour face after smiling all day, lol!

If you could have any crazy thing at your event if money was no problem what would it be?

A full, live orchestra. I want guests to walk in and instantly feel like they’ve stepped into a magical, warm fairytale the second they enter the room.

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Alyssa

Junior Coordinator/Stylist

When we first interviewed Alyssa we loved her bright and bubbly personality and her passion for styling not just professionally but in her personal life.

How long have you worked in hospo?

About 3 years, but I also work in retail which is same but different right?

What’s your favourite part of the wedding day?

I absolutely love the first dance, this moment is just so beautiful!

What do you like most about helping couples/clients with their events?

I love that every wedding is completely unique and tailored to each couple. It’s amazing to see how every special day reflects the personalities and stories of the people behind it, making each event different and one of a kind.

Drink of choice?

I love a Pimms!

If you could have any crazy thing at your event if money was no problem what would it be?

If money was not a problem, I’d plan the most over-the-top, romantic wedding in Lake Como, with a stunning ceremony overlooking the water. The entire day would feel like a fairytale, and we’d end the night with an incredible fireworks show lighting up the lake.

(we’re sensing a trend…)

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Steven

Bar Supervisor & Junior Coordinator

With over a decade of knowledge in the hospitality industry Steven is our expert bartender for staffing hire when we hire our full team for your private property wedding! Barista by day and makes a mean cocktail by night, friendly, knowledgeable and classy he knows how to keep your guests happy and have a good dance whilst doing it!

What’s your favourite part of the wedding day?

I love the dancing and music – there’s always something different and everyone just has fun!

What do you like most about helping clients with their event?

I really love seeing the smiles on a clients face and even the guests – you can’t beat making people happy.

Drink of choice?

Anything really – I make a mean cocktail so can’t go wrong! Haha

If you could have any crazy thing at your event if money was no issue what would it be?

Crazy things, party on big yacht – all inclusive all weekend out in the middle of nowhere with all the food and drinks.

Brooklyn

Junior Coordinator, STYLIST & BARTENDER

With a degree in Events and fresh eyes on the Australian Event Landscape Brooklyn is our large scale activation specialist. Having worked in NZ on festivals and large scale tradeshows she knows how to coordinate lighting technicians, rigging, staging and more to ensure your corporate events are perfection.

What’s your favourite part of the wedding day?

I absolutely love the speeches! The ability to make the whole room cry and laugh at the same time always warms my soul.

What do you like most about helping clients with their event?

For me, it’s the ability to help make beautiful couples’ dreams come to life and to see them come to fruition from that first consultation through to the big day. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing everyone’s reactions and all the hard work pay off.

Drink of choice?

I love classic Gin and Tonic. always reminds me of those much-needed catch-ups with my mum.

If you could have any crazy thing at your event if money was no problem what would it be?

I’d love to have a wedding that feels like a mini festival. Would have to be set on some beautiful remote beach on New Zealand’s South Island with all my favourite people in one place, shared meals, non-stop music and dancing and an ice sculpture cause why not.

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Tara

Junior Coordinator/Stylist

Tara has worked in hospitality for over 10 years, doing it all: barista, waiting tables, bartending, you name it. She’s been immersed in events of every kind, taking on every role possible across large sporting events like the AO and Melbourne Cup, to more personalised corporate events and private celebrations.

What’s your favourite part of the wedding day?

My favourite part is that moment when the couple sees each other for the first time walking down the aisle. It gets me every time, I always end up in tears.

What do you like most about helping clients with their event?

Nothing beats seeing a couple relax the second everything falls into place, knowing they can finally enjoy the moment.

Drink of choice?

Aperol. It never fails to make me feel like I’m sipping it somewhere on the Amalfi Coast.

If you could have any crazy thing at your event if money was no issue what would it be?

I’d book out an entire island for a week, fly in my dream festival lineup, and turn the whole thing into a non-stop par