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27/05/2021

Awwwwkward!!! 😳⁠
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As fun as planning your wedding is, sometimes it feels like an uncomfortable conversation is never too far away. ⁠
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Weddings are very personal and your loved ones become invested in your big day, which is great...until you have a different opinion. ⁠
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Look, I get it. When managing a day with so many moving parts, the last thing you want to do is cause drama. So, backing down from your decisions, or agreeing to EVERYONE's needs sounds tempting. Even if it that does mean allowing your loveable but weird uncle, to bring his new 'friend' to the wedding... No. There has to be a better way. ⁠
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I know I sound like a broken record but the secret to an (almost) stress-free wedding is: ⁠
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💭 Understanding your priorities/vision ⁠
📞 Communication ⁠
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A huge part of planning your wedding is dealing with people - your family, your in-laws, your vendors etc. And as much as I know you would love to, honey you can't please them all. But you can still be grateful and be polite - saying no doesn't mean an immediate 'bridezilla' status. ⁠
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To save you the headache and to spare feelings getting hurt, I've complied a list of potentially uncomfortable conversations you may encounter during your wedding planning, with prompts on how to you can handle them. ⁠
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Have any of these awk moments come up during your planning? 👇🏻⁠
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11/02/2021

From favourite seasons to relationship milestones, here are a few fun ways you can decide on your wedding day.

09/02/2021

The ONLY wedding To Do list: 👀

Get married ✔️
Eat pizza ✔️

Happy world pizza day! 🍕

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03/02/2021

Guest List Anxiety is not a vibe!

When you dream of your wedding day, it's easy to imagine all your nearest and dearest there. But when it comes to the real thing, choosing who you invite can feel icky. Girl I know that feeling and I'm here to help.

This 7 step mini guide will help you conquer your guest list and support you through guest list anxiety.

Anxiety can take over in these situations and convince you that unless you invite certain people, you will cause offence or damage relationships 🙅

It can be tempting then, to put off creating your guest list to avoid that icky feeling. BUT tackling this step early on will have a positive impact on the big ticket items of wedding planning, like the budget and venue selection.

This mini guide will help you make your first draft, set intentions for your wedding day, includes important things to remember and even has a sneaky flowchart to help you decide who to invite 👀

How are going with your guest list? Can you relate to this post? Let me know 👇
Do you have any questions about guest lists? DM me

14/01/2021

"Let me tell you how I got this ring." 💍
So I hear that you got a little extra frosting in your life!
I have collated my top tips to get your planning on track 😘

Your instinct may be to dive straight into planning. BUT DON'T BE TEMPTED. ✋

Before you do anything, really take some time to just enjoy being engaged. Prepare your mindset before taking on such a momentous task, as planning a wedding.

Starter before main. Warm up before workout. Pre's before drinks. 🥂

Just as you plan to only get married once, you're only engaged once, so soak up the experience. Get to start in your own time and when your are ready... Let's plan this thing! 🏁

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 9 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

I do want to point out though, that there is no right or wrong way to plan a wedding. Not everything will work for you. Right now the industry will be throwing out all the checklists under the sun and hundreds of articles on how to play your wedding "the right way". 🙅

Remember to take what is helpful to YOU from these resources. Wedding's are not a 'one size fits all' but these resources generate major FOMO if we don't follow "the rules" of wedding planning. Do fall for that s**t sis.

You do you queen, I've got your back. 💪

11/01/2021

What is your wedding why? ❓❓❓

Since you got engaged have you stopped and thought about why you're getting married? 💍

It sounds simple right?
You're getting married because you are in love with your SO - They are your bestie and fellow weirdo, you got to lock that s**t down.

In all seriousness though, there comes a point in every wedding planning journey were you just want to scream out "WHY ARE WE EVEN GETTING MARRIED!" Decision fatigue, stress, anxiety and pressure can get the better of you, and it sucks the joy out of what is meant to be an enjoyable experience.

This is why it pays to REALLY understand your Wedding Why.
On the occasions that planning feels like it's spinning out of control, your Wedding Why will serve as an anchor. Something that grounds you as you navigate through difficult decisions and stressful days. ⚓

So before you dive head first into wedding magazines and your knee deep in details, I strongly encourage you to take some time to figure out your Wedding Why with your partner.

Do you want your wedding to serve as a way to introduce your families?
Do you want your wedding to celebrate your culture?

With your partner, find your purpose and craft a mission statement for your wedding. This bad boy will be your backup when the planning begins because the wedding industry is FULL of distractions. Anything that doesn't fit in with that mission statement, doesn't get your attention and goes in the F**k It Bucket. Only good vibes here!

Was this helpful? What is your Wedding Why? 👇

06/01/2021

Did you say "Yes" this Christmas? 💍

It seems that Santa isn't the only one surprising us on Christmas day. Statistically, most engagements in Australia happen between Christmas and Valentines day, with Christmas Day taking the top spot for the most popular. 🎄

If you recently got some extra Christmas sparkle then let me first start by saying a massive CONGRATULATIONS! 👏

The engagement journey is a precious experience. Queen B, wasn't messing when she says Drunk in Love. I encourage you to seriously SOAK that s**t up!

This month WEDitate is all about engagements and I am going to show you:
📍 How to get your wedding planning started.
⚒ Give you tools/resources
🤘 Be your hype girl and your wedding wellness advocate.

Who's ready to plan a wedding? 👇

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05/01/2021

2020, that's a wrap 🎬

Hello my love and a very happy new year to you. With 2020 finally in the rearview mirror I wanted to start the year off right and send this message to you. SWIPE to read. ⬅️

Thank you to everyone I have worked with this year. From clients old and new and to all the incredibly talented vendors I've worked and collaborated with. I am so incredibly grateful for you all. Your support and faith has been a crutch to me this year that I have leaned on heavily and I will not forget it. 💕

The world of weddings will look a little different this year and I'm excited for this new chapter.
Here's to 2021! 🥂

16/12/2020

11/12/2020

WEDDING PLANNING BURNOUT🔥
Are you feeling the burn?

We need to talk about wedding planning burnout. To-be-weds who are struggle with the very real and demanding stress that comes with planning a wedding, run the risk of burnout.

Wedding Planning burnout is a state of emotional, mental and often physical exhaustion brought on by excessive and prolonged stress. If you've spent countless hours planning your wedding, feel you have taken on too much or your wedding has been affected by Covid, you may be feeling sapped of energy and completely deflated. Babe, you're not alone.

Whether you recognise the warning signs or are already past your breaking point, trying to power through will only exacerbate exhaustion and cause further emotional or physical damage. And sis, I love you but your wedding just isn't worth that!

The good news is there a small but affective steps that you can take to help you overcome burnout and get you back to your healthy and positive self again! ⭐

Now, before we get into it, I just want to remind you to be patient with yourself. When you're burned out it can be difficult to muster the energy to care and outlooks can look bleak. Be kind to yourself and remember you have more control over stress than you might think.

The best way to approach burnout is to remember this
"𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝘀" approach:

🧐 Recognise - Look for the warning signs
⏪ Reverse - Undo the damage by seeking support
💪 Resilience - Build resilience by prioritising your mental and physical health.

If you would like some extra support, want to vent or have any questions, please don't go it alone. I know you're a fierce queen but we all need a little help sometimes. DM me anytime, I would love to hear from you.

30/11/2020

📣🎊 [ G I V E A W A Y ] 🎊📣

I am so excited and proud of my absolute faves who had now officaled launched SA's first Essential Kits!

The kits are filled to the brim with everything couples could need on their wedding day such as eco-friendly straws, locally sourced lip balm and hand cream, sewing kits and even spare 🧦.

To celebrate the launch of this gorgeous little kits, myself and some other gorgeous SA vendors have banded together to create this incredible giveaway!

💍THE GIVEAWAY INCLUDES:💍

🔸2 Ultimate Essential Kits (your pick of the men’s or women’s)
🔸 20% off any of our Elise Mae Events Celebrant Packages
🔸$250.00 voucher - For all your wedding invitation and stationery needs
🔸30% off HIRE items at
🔸15% off their amazing wedding gowns
🔸3 Complimentary Brow sessions with .com.au (valued at $175)
🔸A complimentary hair trial at
🔸1 hour 1:1 online wedding coaching session with

This is over $1,000 worth of value 😍

How to enter:
1️⃣ Make sure you are following all of the vendors .com.au AND our gal pals over at

2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣Tag your friends, your neighbour, your co workers, someone who just got engaged, your fiance or even your mum.

📣 HOT TIP 📣

*The more tags the more entries.
*1 tag per comment
📆Winner drawn on 12.12.2020

🤞 SHARE THE LOVE AND HAPPY TAGGING. 🤞

**Subject to availability, T&C's apply

Photo Credits .photography

24/11/2020

Family Politics ⚖️

Planning a wedding can really end up being a family affair and can really test your patience, especially if they are helping financially or have their own visions for your big day.

So how do you keep the wedding day you want without causing conflict?

It all begins with open and honest communication. I know you're thinking "Kate I could have told you that for free", but when your goal is to avoid conflict, conversation can get tricky - especially when it comes to our parents.

When we are children, we seek approval and attention from our parents. We also learn that refusing what a parent asks or wants, isn't the way to get it. In fact, the more we refuse or say no usually ends up with a time-out.

Relinquishing some control on your wedding planning to make your parents happy may feel like the best option but this isn't a perfect solution. If you want a wedding that aligns with YOUR vision and values and that starts with communication.

🗣️ Talk to your partner about what is important to you both
🗣️ Invite your parents to hear about your vision. Make sure you're clear and honest so they can understand your process too.
🗣️ Give them a chance to voice what is important to them and why. You never know what their motivation might be until you create an space for you to discuss that.

Was this helpful? Do you have any concerns about family and your wedding planning? 👇

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