THE GOULBURN VALLEYS ONLINE WEDDING DIRECTORY S U M M E R E D I T I O N 1 - T H E GV B R I DA L CO
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MICHELLE PENNISI (41) // BIANCA + ANTHONY (42) // SUPPLIER SNIPPETS (49)
FROM THE BRIDAL CO TEAM T h e GV B r i d a l Co wa s b o r n a s a p l a ce to c a pt u re a l l t h e GV h a s to o f fe r, to h e l p plan dream weddings with a directory of local services! We l i ve i n a b e a u t i fu l a n d o f t e n u n d e r e s t i m a t e d a r e a . We h a ve r i ve r s , l a ke s , t i m e l e s s g a rd e n s a n d c h u rc h e s , not to mention the incredible talent of hair stylists, photographers, florists, celebrants and everything else you could eve r d re a m o f fo r a m a g i ca l we d d i n g ! T h e Te a m a t T h e G V b r i d a l C o a r e extremely passionate about making our area one of the leading wedding d e s t i n a t i o n s i n V i c t o r i a ! We a r e wo r k i n g very hard on expanding our reach to m a ke s u re n o fu t u re c o u p l e s h a ve to g o it alone - planning their wedding will be easy with the help and support of The Bridal Co!
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FIRST LOOK “Nothing beats that moment when a couple f i r s t l a y t h e i r eye s o n e a c h o t h e r, t h i s i s s o m a g i c a l i t wo u l d be a shame to miss capturing it� - Lisa Nardella Lisa Nardella Photography
FIRST LOOK
Lisa Nardella Photography
It appears times are changing and some couples are embracing it and moving away from traditions. One big tradition that is really beginning to bust the mould is the bride and groom not seeing each ot h e r b e fo re t h e we d d i n g .
I t i s b e co m i n g m o re co m m o n fo r co u p l e s to c h o os e to d i tc h t h e t ra d i t i o n
a n d h a v e t h e i r p h o t o s d o n e b e f o r e t h e d a y ’s p r o c e e d i n g s b e g i n .
We d d i n g p h o t o s a r e a m a z i n g a n d h e l p yo u r e - l i ve t h e m e m o r i e s fr o m t h e d a y, b u t t h ey c a n a l s o b e t h e most time consuming & draining par t of the day in a lot of cases so we just love the idea of getting it d o n e e a r l y i n t h e d a y. We s p o ke t o o u r i n d u s t r y ex p e r t L i s a , fr o m L i s a N a r d e l l a P h o t o g r a p h y to get her thoughts.
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“ T h e r e a r e p r o ’s a n d c o n ’ s t o b o t h i d e a s ! O n e o f t h e g r e a t t h i n g s a b o u t ta ki n g p h otos b e fo re, i s t h at eve r y t h i n g i s d o n e ea r l y s o yo u h ave m o re t i m e s t o s p e n d w i t h y o u r g u e s t s a f t e r w a r d s , p l u s i t ’s a g r e a t n e r v e b r e a k e r f o r t h e co u p l e ! O n e o f t h e d ow n fa l l s i s t h at yo u m i s s t h e s p e c i a l m o m e nt w h e n yo u b ot h l ay eye s o n ea c h ot h e r fo r t h e f i r st t i m e, t h at i s a rea l l y s p e c i a l m o m e nt and great to be able to catch!” - Lisa Nardella
THE BRIDESMAID DIARIES Today I was asked to be a bridesmaid for two of my very dear friends and I must admit, the emotion I felt actually took me somewhat by surprise! For most males a simply handshake over a beer is all they can come up with but for us females it’s becoming increasingly popular to pop the question to your bridal party in a unique and thoughtful way! As I arrived for lunch I was treated with a beautiful white box adjourned in silk ribbon and a huge smile telling me she had a surprise to give me!! I carefully untied the ribbon and took the lid off the box, inside the box amongst the pink tissue was a little bag and on it read “lovely things inside”...I opened it to find the most beautiful card that went a little something like this... “One of the best things in life is having
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someone as special as you close to my heart. I have found my man but I need my girls! I Can’t imagine my wedding without you being a part of it. Will you be my bridesmaid? It would mean the world to me to have you by my side on this special day.” Alongside the card was a 2016 planner including all of the specials dates along their journey to husband and wife, anniversary a, dress shopping, wedding expos and much more! With social media and blogs around the world adjourned with ideas of how to formalise your bridal party it got us thinking! How would you ask your girls to be part of the big festivities? It was truly an honor to be asked to be part of such a momentous occasion in their lives it actually brought a tear to my eye (a happy one of course).
Photo By Georgous
6 Keppel Street, Shepparton // (03) 5821 9100 // www.gvpartyhire.com.au
LISA NARDELLA PHOTOGRAPHY If you haven’t heard of her already, you need to, she is our very own photography sweetheart and she fittingly does it all with love. Just checking out her blog shows her incredible talent, her large and dedicated following shows her experience and when you are with her in person, her infectious personality shows exactly why her subjects continue to book her well in advance for all their special occasions.
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Originally setting her sights on fashion photography, Lisa fell into wedding photography accidentally after being asked to shoot one of her friends weddings and falling in love with the industry. She is now one of the leading photographers in the Goulburn Valley. Check out her newly refurbed website www.lisanardellaphotography.com.au and follow her on instagram. Photo by Ginger + Mint Photography
LAURA DUNN - WILLOW DESIGNS While completing her Bachelor of Graphic design at university - Laura’s final project was a free choice and she chose to create a business identity - and so Willow Design + Events was born! Laura designed a logo, stationery and an entire look-book as part of her project branding, realising she had a particular passion for beautiful stationery and styling photo-shoots and events! Today Laura is one of the leading Wedding Stationery suppliers in the Goulburn Valley and is constantly stunning
us with her unique and beautiful hand crafted designs! Laura and her studio are based in Kyabram and she loves its - why? Because of its tight knit community as well as the peaceful and slow paced lifestyle! “I love the country feel about the GV, and that there is always someone you know”. Getting to work with such amazing clients everyday is another highlight of Laura’s job. Check out her amazing work and follow her at www.willowevents.com.au
Nicole Williams Photography
Liz Arcus Photography
A LOVE AS GREAT AS EVER It doesn’t matter if you are freshly engaged, knee deep in planning or walking down the isle, t-h-e most important thing to remember is the love! Of course, making sure your guests know when and where to arrive is essential - picking up the rings and ensuring the dress fits are pretty important too – BUT, actually enjoying the build up and especially the ‘big’ day and beyond is even more important! Your wedding day is absolutely one of the greatest days of your life, you are committing yourselves to each other and binding together in marriage…. (and that latter word is probably something you want to keep at top of mind the whole time). We’re not saying not to obsess and be completely wrapped up in it –
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we obsess over weddings that aren’t even ours - but at the end of the day it is about the marriage. It’s just good to remember that this time of your life is rife with emotions – love, excitement, stress, sometimes sadness, an occasional bit of fear and even a touch of crazy – and sometimes it’s easy to get swept away in them. A great tip is to choose an object or a word or even set a reminder to pop up here and there to remind you to come back to the moment – and enjoy! Perhaps it’s time we re-introduce tapping of the glasses, but as an everyday tradition instead? Just to remember that your love for each other is truly the most important thing.
simplystems.com.au // (03) 5822 4515 // 170 Corio Street, Shepparton
a memory, is a blink of an eye that should be captured by someone who understands memories last forever...
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www.jasonhodgefilms.com.au // 0402 089 936 // jason@jasonhodgefilms.com.au
THE WEDDING CAKE... Originally, the wedding cake was thrown at the bride! This was said to symbolised fertility and prosperity. It’s now the traditional cake served at the reception. Lucky for us that tradition faded...
Amelia Mangiameli Photography C a k e b y L o u i s a ’s C a k e B o u t i q u e
Shop 4-6 127 Fryers Street Shepparton // (03) 5831 1377 // info@glosshairandbeauty.com.au (16)
BRIDES RECOMMEND BRIDES RECOMMEND...
TALISMAN MENSWEAR
THE VAULT
Feedback from our couples about their experiences with suppliers! We love receiving feedback about the excellent jobs our GV Vendors are doing! If you have something you would love to share with us about your supplier experience, we would love to hear from you! Email features@thebridalco.com.au
Paul’s knowledge and eye for detail was so fantastic! The whole process of dealing with Paul at Talisman for our suits was made so easy! We had two groomsmen living interstate and that wasn’t an issue at all for him! We would certainly recommend him to anyone! - Lauren
We had a wedding reception at The Vault and we would highly recommend them! The service was excellent - everyone was so helpful and accommodating, we were able to transform the venue into exactly what we wanted. Our family and friends raved about how delicious the food was. - Caitlin
MICHELE’S BRIDAL + FORMAL WEAR
LISA NARDELLA PHOTOGRAPHY
THE WOOLSHED - EMERALD BANK
I was dreading picking a dress for my wedding day but when we walked into Michele’s Bridal, Michelle greeted us with excitement, her energy was contagious and that made me excited too! Nothing was a hassle, she made it the most memorable moment for me! - Britt
Lisa was so approachable and warm right from our first meeting. She had the ability to put us all at ease and be ourselves in front of the camera. Her experience allowed us to trust her to photograph what she thought and we are so glad we did, she captured the most precious moments of our day. - Maddi
Brendan and his staff at The Woolshed were so good to deal with! Nothing was to hard for them! They looked after us so well on the night making sure everyone, especially the bridal party were happy! Brendan was also very helpful in the planning stage helping us with advice on set up + food etc! - Jacinta
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LAUREN + JAKE Photography || Kim James Photography Flowers || Bloomin Buckets by Treez Ceremony + Reception || Nagambie Lakes Reception - Kirwans Bridge Cake || Get Cakes Hair || Hair Central Make-up || Le Dee Makeover Brides Dress || Michele’s Bridal + Formal Wear Invitations || Grandpa Charlie’s Catering || Fiona Cordingley - Truffles Band || Nullabor Rings & Jewellery || Blizzards Jewellers Celebrant || Christine Willcox Suits || Talisman Menswear Guest Transport || Jacobson’s Bus Lines Gifts || Quality Teams
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74 McLennan Street Mooroopna // (03) 5825 5170 (22)
GROOMIE STYLIN Groomies are really giving brides some competition in t h e fa s h i o n s t y l e s s t a ke s o f late! Check out some of our m o s t fa s h i o n a b l e m e n fr o m this season...
P h(o2t o 4s) t h i s p a g e : L i s a N a r d e l l a P h o t o g r a p h y
Nicole Williams Photography
“Don’t stress over the little things that people aren’t going to care about. I was pretty lucky to h ave my m u m h e l p m e w i t h a l ot o f st u ff. S h e w a s a g o o d d e c i s i o n m a ke r .”
Lisa Nardella Photography
“Don’t stress, everything will be fine and if something doesn’t go to plan, your guests probably won’t notice. Enjoy every moment of t h e d a y, i t g o e s w a y t o o q u i c k l y.”
Lisa Nardella Photography
“Be really organised! I knew what I wanted a n d b o o ke d eve r y t h i n g a s s o o n a s we g ot e n g a g e d . I t w a s r e a l l y s t r e s s f r e e fo r m e .”
Nicole Williams Photography
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Kim James Photography
Shop 14B Tower Arcade - 222 Maude Street Shepparton // (03) 5858 5422
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JESS + MATT Photography || Nicole Williams Photography Flowers || Avonlea Hair || Lavish Hair Jewellery || Blizzards Fine Jewellers Cake || Cill’s Creative Cakes Hire || Shepparton Photo booths Ceremony + Reception || The Carrington Celebrant || Jennifer Broadbent Paige Boy + Flower Girls || Stylish Children’s Formal Wear Videography || Cherry Blossom Productions Invitations || Siege Designs Make-up || Le Dee Makeover Guest Gifts || Lavishluxe Candles Beauty || Lavish Beauty Fashion || Brides & Maids
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www.lisanardella.com.au // hello@lisanardella.com.au // 0448 717 076
Vintage Caravan Bar
Photo by Nicole Williams Photography
Give Uncle Johnny the night off... We’ll serve the drinks
www.hopsandharvest.com.au // 0475 792 527 // hello@hopsandharvest.com.au
DOOKIE MAGIC - THE HILLS ARE ALIVE We really do have some pretty amazing terrain in the Goulburn Valley... Flowing rivers, picturesque parks, serene vineyards and olive groves, yellow sea’s of spring-time canola fields and rolling hills of scenic style. According to Tallis Wine’s website, a century ago, Dookie flourished with expansive vineyards and at its peak, Dookie produced one third of Victoria’s wine. During this prosperous time, extravagant wine Balls were held on the Tallis property and there’s really not any wonder why. It is truly a place of wonder which is rich in history and full of hidden treasures!
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The landscape and the views are epic! So much so it’s been predicted that our very own hidden secret, Dookie, is going to be the next BIG wedding hot spot. “It’s funky, it’s cool, it’s hipster. There are old buildings in the township, which are really old and really cool. The church is amazing, you can see it right up on top of a hill. There is a really cool pub, a great bowls club, the Dookie Emporium, all which are perfect for photo’s.” Essentially its the hills and the beautiful scenery that makes it amazing. An untouched wonder of the GV and another reason we love where we live!
Jan Pearce Celebrant (03) 5825 1651
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RACHEL + BRAD Photography || Lisa Nardella Photography Flowers || Flowers on Melville Hair || Gloss Hair Cake || Amy Hawking Creative Cakes Reception || The Woolshed Beauty || Provincial Beauty Cobram Brides Dress || Michele’s Bridal + Formal Wear Bridesmaids || Lindy’s Boutique Suits || Man to Man Shirts + Ties || Mensland
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STEVIE RENEE - DAISY CHAINSAW It was hard for this little rocker lady to avoid growing up amongst music. It was clearly her destiny when music lover parents named her after their idols Stevie Nicks the fairy godmother of rock and guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie began singing before she could even talk and has been playing in bands since the age of 7! Now following in her childhood dream - this rock star heads to university next year to study her passion, music! As the lead singer of one of the GV’s hottest band, Daisy Chainsaw, Stevie says
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she loves the GV and all it has to offer and despite the sometimes negative response we get to the area, she would love to walk in the shoes of a tourist someday! “We have such a beautiful sense of community and such amazing things to offer”. In her down time Stevie is working out the logistics of making the big move to study away from home and is relishing in the short time she still has left to spend with her family.
MICHELLE PENNISI - MICHELE’S BRIDAL With a namesake perfect for the purchase of Michele’s Bridal, it seemed her fate was sealed. Michelle was to become the new face of the iconic Shepparton Bridal Store - a decision the young accountant has never regretted. Michelle had always loved fashion from a young age but after finishing school she went to university to complete her degree in business and accounting and although she thoroughly loved that - nothing compared to being able to speak to people everyday about such exciting things like their weddings!
When the opportunity to buy the business arose, Michelle jumped at the chance and has never looked back! Growing up originally in Melbourne and moving to Shepparton as a teenager, Michelle’s love for the valley grew and inturn so did her interest in our amazingly strong and supportive wedding industry. At home Michelle’s roles change - she becomes loving mother to Natalie and Wife to Salvatore and relishes in the rare moments she gets to spend with her beautiful little family.
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BIANCA + ANTHONY Photography || Photography with Prue Flowers || Simply Stems Hair || Jeylan Cormick + Lavish Hair Cake || The Connection Ceremony || Groom’s Grandparents Reception || The Connection Beauty || Alison Grace Make Up + Make Up Design By Dee Stylists || The Ivy Mill Entertainment || DJ Viv
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THE WHITE WEDDING DRESS The tradition of a white wedding dress is commonly credited to Queen Victoria’s choice to wear a white wedding dress for her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840 - wow what a trend setter !
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www.michelesbridal.com // (03) 5831 2288 // 402 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Olivehouse FU N C TION + E V E N T V E N U E
olivehouse.com.au // (03) 5823 5455 // 7230 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla West (48)
SUPPLIER SNIPPETS NEWS FROM THE BRIDAL CO FAMILY Stay up to date with everything happening with The Bridal Co Family! Exciting new changes in businesses, new service offerings, new faces welcomed to the teams and much more! If you are a supplier and have something exciting to share with the family please email features@thebridalco.com.au
GLOSS HAIR BOUTIQUE Did you know that the Gloss team have options available to come to you for your big day so you can enjoy glamming up without all the rush of going salon to salon. Their team loves the hype of wedding mornings and will be there to make sure it runs as smoothly as possible!
PELLE’S EVENTS
TALISMAN MENSWEAR
Pelle’s Events have introduced a hanging floral chandelier. This amazing feature piece can be designed to suit any theme using different coloured florals and foliages. The chandelier spans 1.2 meters and is sure to be a show stopper at your next event! Pelle’s events also styles and hires several other items.
Did you know that Paul at Talisman Menswear makes bespoke bow-ties? Yes hand makes them! These trendy little accessories can be made from most materials and to suit your style to a tee! They come beautifully boxed for keepsake or as a gift for your bridal party!
GV PARTY HIRE The team Goulburn Valley Party Hire are very proud of their new addition chandeliers and so they should be!! These stunning feature lights have been available for close to 12 months now but are really setting a trend in the industry now!
ASPHODEL - WEDDING VENUE Introducing Asphodel - The Goulburn Valley’s latest wedding ceremony venue. A beautiful property set in amongst the rolling open paddocks of Toolamba. This stunning property features open green lush landscapes and dry rusty shed scenes! A photographers dream location!
SUBMIT YOUR REAL WEDDING! We love to hear about real love stories and especially real local weddings ! To be a part of the GV Bridal Co’s feature stories all you have to do is jump online to our website and fill in our online submission form! We want to help you re-live all of the moments of your dream day including first songs, stand out speeches and every special moment.
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We don’t mind if your wedding was large scale or small and quaint, we love them all! We are all about showcasing our wonderful local suppliers so be sure to tell us all about your positive experiences! You could be a part of the next magazine edition, one of our weekly blogs or real weddings. For more details www.thebridalco.com.au
Te s s F o l l e t t P h o t o g r a p h y We d d i n g o f G e o r g i n a + S a m P r e n t i c e
FINE JEWELLERS Harris Scarfe Plaza, Maude Street Mall, Shepparton // (03) 5831 4677 // www.blizzardsjewellers.com.au
“ W h e n I saw yo u I fe l l i n - l ove, and you smiled because you knew� - W i l l i a m S h a ke s p ea re