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15 Sep, 2026

Real wedding: Jaclyn & Trent’s inner city celebration at Hotel Railway

When you bring 130 friends and family together for a relaxed cocktail-style celebration, you need a soundtrack that effortlessly bridges eras. For Jaclyn and Trent’s wedding at Hotel Railway Brunswick, the goal was simple:…

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07 Sep, 2026

Real wedding: Kandy’s beachside celebration at Captain Baxter

Forget the generic wedding fluff; Kylie and Andy’s (aka Kandy) big day was a masterclass in how to throw a wedding that feels like a party from start to finish. Aleks Mac was the…

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01 Sep, 2026

Real wedding: Tayla and Luke at the timeless Quat Quatta

There is something undeniably timeless about a classic black-tie aesthetic paired with an unapologetically high-energy dance floor. When Tayla and Luke started planning their autumn celebration at Ripponlea’s historic Quat Quatta, they had a…

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28 Nov, 2025

Real wedding: Megan and Silv’s love filled party at Studley Park Boathouse

When a couple books our “Triple Threat” package (Celebrant, DJ and MC), it allows for a seamless flow from the very first guest arrival to the final song of the night. Aleks Mac had the privilege of looking after Megan and Silv for their entire day in the Conservatory at the stunning Studley Park Boathouse. From a unique ceremony set up to “ninja wows” and a sax-infused dance floor, this wedding was filled with heart, humour, and some serious Italian flair.

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27 May, 2025

Real wedding: Jackie & Chris’ fun cocktail wedding at Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy

Jackie and Chris celebrated got hitched on Saturday, 1 March 2025, with a lively cocktail-style wedding at northside favourite Poodle Bar & Bistro in Fitzroy. Aleks Mac had the pleasure of being their celebrant for the ceremony and DJ for the reception.

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26 Jul, 2024

Key moment song inspiration (as featured in Ivory Tribe!)

No matter how beautiful your wedding is, without the right music, your celebration can simply fall flat. Hiring an experienced DJ or musician is crucial for nailing your wedding soundtrack, but you can also set the tone for the day with the songs you choose for your key moments. So we sat down with wedding directory Ivory Tribe to share our insider tips for choosing your ceremony and reception key songs. Plus, we share some unique track choices from our real weddings, which you can listen to on Spotify!

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30 Apr, 2024

Real wedding: Andrew + Isabelle’s dreamy wedding at The Button Factory

Get ready to feast your eyes and ears on this one! Isabelle and Andrew got married in March 2024 at The Button Factory in Cheltenham, Melbourne. This music-loving couple put a huge emphasis on the tunes and booked Aleks to look after music for the entire day. The couple perfectly married (pardon the pun) atmosphere with aesthetic, with styling that signified it was going to be a great day and night. Read on for more about this gorgeous real wedding!

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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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30 Aug, 2023

Micro weddings at Rupert on Rupert: An Elopement Extravaganza!

We were recently involved in two special weddings at Rupert on Rupert as part of the first Elopement Extravaganza organised by Toko Events and Mama Wedding Films. These micro weddings were held back to back on a sunny winter’s day and we (Aleks and Eddy) DJed and MCed at one wedding each. Read our blog for more about what this glorious day involved!

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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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