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17 Jan, 2024

The truth about the MC role

On the latest episode of Project Engaged, we chat all about the MC role at a wedding. The truth is – it’s much more involved than you may think! We share a bunch of intel from our experience on what really goes into MCing and some tips if you have a family member or friend taking on the role.

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30 Nov, 2023

Get Wed! Chatting to Wedshed’s founders

On the first episode of season 4 of our wedding podcast, Project Engaged, we chat to Melany McBride and Amy Parfett, the creators of award-winning online marketplace, Wedshed! We chat to them about their awesome new book Get Wed and what wedding trends are expected for 2024 and beyond.

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19 Sep, 2023

Real couple: Rock star vibes in Collingwood (Laura + Stu)

Real couple alert! On Season 3, Episode 32 of our wedding planning podcast, Project Engaged, we chat to Laura and Stu, who got married in ultra cool and relaxed style on 8 April 2023. Laura and Stu got hitched at the Vegas style chapel, Altar Electric, with their reception being held at Le Bon Ton. DJ Aleks and our sax man Kenny provided the tunes!

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04 Sep, 2023

Practical tips to get the most out of your wedding photography with Alex Motta

On the latest episode of Project Engaged, we chat to legendary Melbourne wedding photographer Alex Motta from Motta Weddings, who shares a LOAD of practical tips for getting the most out of your photography. We learned so much and we’re sure you will too!

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28 Aug, 2023

We went to a DJ conference! Chatting all about Beat Mix 2023!

On episode 30 (season 3), we (Aleks and Eddy) chat about the Beat Mix conference we both attended in Tweed Heads in early August. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with wedding and event DJs and MCs from all around Australia. The conference was organised by a member association – the DJAA – DJ Alliance Australasia.

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25 Jul, 2023

Real couple: Glastonbury vibes at Panama Dining Room (Nick + Lara)

Real couple alert! On Season 3, Episode 28 of our wedding planning podcast, Project Engaged, we chat with Nick and Lara, who got hitched at the gorgeous Panama Dining Room in Collingwood on Saturday, 11 February 2023. They had around 100 family and friends attend from Australia, the UK and the USA. DJ Eddy Mac provided tunes for the whole day!

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18 Jul, 2023

Modern nostalgia with photo and film duo Caity & Duncan

On episode 27 of season 3 of our wedding podcast, Project Engaged, we chat to another wedding business duo, and we were so excited! It’s also the first time we’re talking about film too! Caity and Duncan are a couple of wedding photographers and videographers based in Melbourne (who also happen to be a couple!). Aleks had the pleasure of working with them on a really fun North Fitzroy wedding earlier this year and it was an absolute blast!

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06 Jul, 2023

Tips for planning a wedding in a tough economy

The cost of living crisis is hitting us all, so in this episode of our wedding planning podcast, Project Engaged, we chat about planning your wedding in today’s tough economy. Planning a wedding on a budget can be challenging, but it’s definitely possible to save money without sacrificing the things that are important to you as the couple!

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23 Jun, 2023

How to brand your day using stationery and signage (with State of Reverie)

On episode 24 of season 3 of our wedding podcast, Project Engaged, we talk about a topic that we haven’t yet covered in our three seasons, so we were really excited to learn more. For this episode, we chat to Brit Stevens, who is behind the State of Reverie brand. State of Reverie provides beautiful designer wedding invitations, stationery and signage. And even wedding websites!

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