Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Chanele Rose Flowers & Styling

I first met Lina Bteddini from Chanele Rose Flowers & Styling in December 2010 at the NSW Australian Bridal Industry Awards for Excellence where she was a finalist in two categories, Floral Design and Wedding Decorating. Lina is truly a master of her craft and has absolutely transformed many events through her unique flair for floral arrangements and styling.  Her work is always impeccable, unique and breathtaking and has been featured in many publications including Modern Wedding, Cosmo Bride, The Knot, The Lane and Polka Dot Bride.

Lina and her small team are very friendly and always excited to collaborate with clients and other vendors to create a spectacular theme to suit individual styles. It is obvious that floral design and styling is a great passion and it truly shows! Accordingly, it gives me great pleasure to spotlight this modern and stylistic floral designer & stylist; Chanele Rose Flowers & Styling.

Business Name: Chanele Rose Flowers & Styling

Contact: Lina Bteddini

Website: www.chanelerose.com.au

Blog: www.chaneleroseflowers-blogspot.com 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChaneleRose
 

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?  

Based in Greystanes, but service the entire Sydney Metropolitan Area.

How long have you been in business? 

Chanele Rose began approx 3.5yrs ago.

What drew you to Floral Design and Event Styling as a profession? 

It all started with a few short courses in floristry and I was hooked. I tried working in a florist shop but found that was not for me as I could not cope with being tied down in the one place! Started working with a few professionals in the wedding industry and loved it - I have not looked back since! 

Styling has only been a new addition to the business as my photo shoots which I have styled have taken off in an incredible way - we are now being asked for styling tips by many brides who find themselves needing some tips in this area. We love Styling events just as much as we love floristry and I feel the two go hand in hand really!

What do you feel sets you apart as a Floral Designer & Event Stylist? 

Pouring my heart and soul into each little detail that goes into styling each event!

Chanele Rose Flowers are well known to intuitively understand exactly what people really want and delivering on the details. The team’s key values are integrity, reliability, pride & passion and are an inspiring bunch backed by a close knit family. Passionate about ensuring that the wedding or special event is all the client has dreamed and more.

What do you love most about your job? 

I do love that every wedding is unique, love to meet new couples and working with them closely too!

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be? 

Looney and a bit of a martyr!

 

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Erica Blossoms

Today it gives me great pleasure to spotlight a modern and stylistic floral designer that until a few years ago was pursuing a completely different career. I first came across her work at Louise and Ben’s wedding earlier this year where I was immediately struck by the beauty and elegance of her creations. I introduce to you, floral artist Erica Elder of Erica Blossoms.

Erica’s work is always impeccable, unique and breathtaking. She is friendly and always excited to collaborate with clients to create the flower arrangement of their dreams. Even though Erica only recently become a floral designer, this florist is truly a master of her craft and it is obvious that floral design is her passion and this comes out in her attitude and her art!

Business Name: Erica Blossoms .... flowers for all occasions....

Contact: Erica Elder

Website: www.ericablossoms.com.au

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
Whilst I am located in the Blue Mountains NSW, service covers from Mt Victoria to Penrith and anywhere in-between, I am also more than happy to deliver to the Sydney metropolitan area. Wherever a wedding may be... flowers will travel!!

How long have you been in business?
Since April 2009

What drew you to Floral Design as a profession?
For 15 years I worked as a Special Education Teacher, but always knew my dreams and passions were with Floristry. So I undertook re-training for over 2 years, with hopes of owning my own business. That dream became a reality in early 2009 when I created " Erica Blossoms". Specialising in Wedding, Funeral and Corporate work. I have built a business around my passions.

What do you feel sets you apart as a Floral Designer?
I personally handpick all the blooms for each wedding, making sure the style of flowers reflects each individual bride and their special day! I only use the best quality and freshest flowers in all of my work, sourced directly from the growers. I am a dedicated florist who is extremely reliable and takes pride in making sure the flowers are absolutely perfect for each wedding day.

What do you love most about your job?
I love the pleasure beautiful flowers gives to each person - their delight, amazement and sheer joy at my flower creations! I enjoy the journey each wedding brings and I love sharing the joy of flowers with others.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Meticulous

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Lacey Lou Designs

The invitation is really the moment when the scene starts to be set for your wedding. It is the first glimpse your guests get into the feel and vision of your event. Therefore, it is vital that you make sure that you use a designer that is passionate and cares about your wedding. With that, I introduce you to my next featured wedding professional Stacey Crowhurst from Lacey Lou Designs!

I first met Stacey on a bridal forum a few years ago when Stacey was in the process of planning her own wedding. I got to know Stacey very well and was very privileged to be able to share in most details of her exciting wedding journey. It gave me a great insight into the sort of person that Stacey is and I can assure that she will really look after you and make your stationery one of the easiest part of planning your wedding.

Brief Description of the business: Wedding/Engagement stationery for any sized wedding/budget.

Name: Stacey Crowhurst

Website: www.laceylou.com.au

Blog: www.laceylou.com.au/Our-Blog

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
Located in Melbourne but servicing all areas of Australia.

How long have you been in business?
12 months.

What drew you to Invitation Design as a profession?
I've always had a passion for paper arts. Event planning is a love of mine and when it came to designing invitations for these events, I spent hours researching the best products at the cheapest prices and spent hours mixing different materials together. It was actually my husband that told me to give it a go and see if others where interested in what I created after designing our wedding invitations 3 times. I found there was a lot of high end products and extremely cheap, 1 card invitations, but there was no in between.

What do you feel sets you apart as a Invitation Supplier?
Communication. The internet is just way too easy to hide behind, there are too many suppliers out there not willing to respond to potential clients ASAP. It was something I felt very strongly about, I want my clients to be able to contact me at any time of the day, knowing it will be only a few hours until they receive a reply. We keep in constant contact during orders, so clients feel at ease and get more and more excited every email.

What do you love most about your job?
The lovely words I hear back from brides about how their order has made their wedding finally feel real. Makes my day!

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Eager

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Flourish Bomboniere

Many couples wish something uniquely different for their wedding which will differentiate their celebration from others their guests have attended. When Liz Young was planning her own wedding she wanted her guests to have a keepsake with a difference, something that they could keep for a long time and remember the wonderful time they had celebrating her marriage. From this Flourish Bomboniere was born. Liz provides a natural and colourful way to celebrate your special day. With beautiful plant creations inspired by the environment, these unique bomboniere give a personal unique touch ensuring your wedding will long be remembered.

I am pleased to introduce to you my latest featured Wedding Professional, Liz Young from Flourish Bomboniere. Please make her feel welcome as she takes time to recount how it all came about and explains the service provided.

Name: Flourish Bomboniere

Website: www.flourishbomboniere.com.au

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
Our Office/ Showroom is located in Castle Hill, NSW. We service Sydney and surrounds, Central Coast, South Coast, Blue Mountains, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

How long have you been in business?
2.5 years

What drew you to Bomboniere as a profession?
Flourish Bomboniere was inspired by beauty and the environment. The idea came from the preparation for our own wedding and the desire to give guests something unique and special. When searching for guest gifts we found that they were predominantly chocolates or items that guests would more than likely throw away. When you are spending so much money on the occasion, you want something they will remember, not something that will be forgotten and gather dust. This way guests could plant the creations in their garden or in a pot – so regardless of whether they are living in a house or a unit, their gift can be planted and enjoyed for years to come.

We had such an astonishing response from our guests that we decided to go into business to make available this opportunity for everyone else. My husband is a professional Horticulturalist and hand picks all the plants plus can offer advice and recommendations on plants suitable for individual brides.

The plants have that personalised touch and will provide everlasting memories of the wedding day. All the plant creations are made by hand and are wonderfully presented using quality materials. We have over 10 varieties of plants available with the most popular being the orange jasmine (murraya paniculata), gardenia and the romantic flower- lavender. Also becoming quite popular, especially with our European customers are the olive trees. Only the very best plants are selected from our growers with a great deal of care. Inspired by nature, these gifts that will last a lifetime!

What do you feel sets you apart as in Bomboniere Supplier?
With the growing awareness of climate change Flourish Bomboniere has become such a wonderful environment friendly green gift, there is really nothing else like this available.

These are attractively presented with the latest trend being hessian wrapping which has that natural feel with the more earthy ribbon tones such as chocolate brown and olive green. Some customers are even doubling up the labels as place cards! Beautiful messages that read "All things grow with love" or "Love grows". Of course, messages can be customised to suit each wedding or reflect the couple’s thoughts.

Couples are not limited to just one plant variety; if they wish, they can have a selection of 2, 3 or 4 varieties. These living bombonieres are very affordable, but if the couple are on a budget , we have various options available that include organza bags with sugar almonds, chocolates, mints or lollies which can save them money.

Flourish Bomboniere are a beautiful memory of the wedding day. Guests will call months after the wedding talking about their plants and how much they have grown and express their appreciation for something truly unique and meaningful.

What do you love most about your job?
I have been in the wedding/events and hospitality industry for 15 years, I love working with people and helping to make their day special. I get so much satisfaction out of planning and preparing for events and seeing the final result! I have an energetic and happy nature that I share with my job!

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Energetic!

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Faye Cahill Cake Design

The wedding cake provides you with a great opportunity to have the entire feeling of the wedding expressed in one single detail. So many elements of the cake come together to really display the personality of the bride and groom... the colour, the design, the flavour and the shape. Today, we have an interview with one of Sydney’s premiere cake designers, Faye Cahill from Faye Cahill Cake Design. Take a moment to read about this imaginative and talented cake Studio who not only produces refined and beautiful wedding cakes with a designer edge, but that are also extremely delicious!!.

Name: Faye Cahill Cake Design

Website: www.fayecahill.com.au

Facebook: Faye Cahill Facebook

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
Our shop/studio is at Dulwich Hill in Sydney’s Inner West. We deliver throughout Sydney. We also have many clients who transport their cakes to Bowral, the Hunter Valley and the South Coast. We also freight cakes quite often to regional and interstate airports.

How long have you been in business?
3 1/2 years under this name and 18 years in the industry.

What drew you to Cake Design as a profession?
I worked in cake shops while studying for my art degree and fell into baking shortly afterwards which led to my career as a decorator. I was very fortunate to find work at one of the most prestigious Sydney companies early on, and developed an eye for quality, detail and design.

What do you feel sets you apart as a Cake Designer?
My extensive experience making literally thousands of wedding cakes, has taught me what works and what doesn't. Proportion, balance and harmony are crucial in achieving the most refined results, and clients can feel confident that if we tailor a design to suit their scheme that it will turn out exactly as we have discussed. We also take a lot of care in the preparation of our cakes to ensure that they taste as good as they look. All your cakes are filled and layered with creamy ganache and masked to prevent drying and produce a perfect silhouette. Another of our strengths is that we hand make all our flowers and decorations rather than using the standard imported ones. The results are much finer and we can customise to a greater degree with styles and colouring.

What do you love most about your job?
Nothing beats seeing all the beautiful cakes come together at the end of the week, and also hearing back from couples who were thrilled with their cakes. We are lucky to be working with clients who are planning a happy and special event, and who often bring beautiful elements from their scheme to show us. We find that we are continually working with new themes and designs which keeps our work engaging.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Edgy

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Serendipity Wedding Consultancy

Natasha Woodward from Serendipity Wedding Consultancy provides targeted and elegant wedding planning services that are personalised to each couple's individual needs. Natasha understands that memorable weddings don’t just happen....they’re planned! If you wish to avoid unnecessary hassle and stress; then Serendipity Wedding Consultancy has a number of personalised wedding planning options available to assist you achieve your perfect wedding.

Natasha impressed me with her great enthusiasm and passion for weddings and going that extra mile to help create wonderful memories for her couples - allow me to introduce Serendipity Wedding Consultancy.

Name: Serendipity Wedding Consultancy

Website: www.serendipityweddingconsultancy.com.au

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
We are located in Sydney, and service Sydney-wide areas focusing more on the CBD location. We have traveled to the Hunter Valley Region and a few hours up and down the coast for weddings. If there is a special place that a couple has discovered and would love to get married at – we can make that happen!

What drew you to being a Wedding Consultant as a profession?
A real love for the wedding industry! Working on many corporate events you don’t get the same satisfaction as you don’t impact someone’s life – planning weddings was always my passion and this really show’s in my work. I am dedicated, enthusiastic, reliable and have exceptional attention to detail which are all qualities of an event planner – it is the love and passion for something that makes you a great wedding planner!

What do you feel sets you apart as a Wedding Consultant?
The time spent with my couples I am planning a wedding for. I provide unlimited consultations and involve my couples in every aspect of the planning for their special day. I make sure they are comfortable and relaxed through every deadline...which makes them less stressed and more likely to feel more calm on the day that every detail is taken care of.

What do you love most about your job?
Contributing to the happiness and memories of a couple. I feel the utmost satisfaction from seeing all the smiles on everyone’s face as soon as the bride is visible!

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Passionate

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Diverze Photography

I first met Dianne Galea and Veronique Peril from Diverze Photography at the 2002 NSW Australian Bridal Industry Awards for Excellence. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work with them both at a few different weddings and the experience has been nothing but a joy. Both Dianne and Veronique are certainly very talented and lots of fun to work with. You can tell that they really love their job and it comes through in the way they put everyone at ease. I am proud to present my next Wedding Professional, Diverze Photography.

Diverze Photography is an award winning studio that specialises in Weddings, Portraits and Event photography, constantly striving for excellence, and absolutely loving what they do. The studio has achieved an excellent reputation amongst clients for providing high quality and unobtrusive photography at a reasonable cost.

Name: Diverze Photography

Website: www.diverzephotography.com.au

Blog: www.diverzephotography.com.au/blog.aspx

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
We are located in Five Dock. Most of our work is within the Sydney area, however we do travel on request.

How long have you been in business?
Diverze Photography has been established since 1996, we have been in our current studio for 10 years.

What drew you to Photography as a profession?
For me (Dianne) when we started, digital photography didn’t exist. The art of being able to photograph a subject and then watch it come to life in the darkroom was mesmerising. In Veronique’s case, she always had a keen interest in photography, after being in the hair and make-up industry for a while she returned to a field that she was always drawn too.

What do you feel sets you apart as a Photographers?
We have 2 photographers shoot each of our weddings, ensuring all candid moments are captured. We are a boutique studio, clients will deal with the same people from the initial consultation through to when they pick up their discs / album.

What do you love most about your job?
Being chosen to capture and share someone’s special day is a privilege, working and traveling to so many different places is also a highlight.

If you had to describe yourselves in one word, what would it be?
Passionate

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Keith Lammond Civil Marriage Celebrant

It is a coincident that Alison and Kieran should appear in the Sunday Telegraph last Sunday - as it happens, I had already planned to have Keith Lammond as the next featured Wedding Professional and Keith was the celebrant for Alison and Kieran,s wedding. Keith's ceremonies are full of heart and personality, he is very concerned with the happiness of the couple and ensures that it reflects the couple's wishes and desires. Keith is also the President and a life member of Australian Wedding Celebrants Inc.

Name: Keith Lammond

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
Kareela – Sutherland Shire – cover all of Sydney Metropolitan Area, Wollongong and Southern Highlands. Authorised to solemnise marriages anywhere in Australia and willing to travel.

How long have you been in business?
I was appointed in 1994 so I have been operating for fifteen years.

What drew you to Marriage Celebrant as a a profession?
By accident really. A magistrate friend of mine suggested that I would make a good marriage celebrant – I have never regretted that advice.

What do you feel sets you apart as a Marriage Celebrant?
Firstly, professionalism and then my personality and sense of humour. Also my relaxed style.

What do you love most about your job?
I get as excited about their wedding as they are. It is a great pleasure to be part of such a special occasion. This also applies to the other ceremonies I perform such as naming, re-affirmation, commitment.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Professional and natural – no airs and graces just the same as everyone else.

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Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Makeup Artistry By Rebekah

I am pleased to announce a new feature on this blog called Wedding Professionals Unveiled. I thought my blog readers would enjoy getting to know more about the many wonderful wedding professionals out there, so I will be periodically posting brief interviews with various wedding professionals.

My first featured wedding professional is Rebekah Foxe from Makeup Artistry By Rebekah. Nothing is better than feeling completely beautiful and it is never more important to have that wonderful feeling than on your wedding day. I truly believe that the sign of an excellent makeup artist is one who will enhance the natural and internal beauty of the bride - Rebekah Foxe is a professional freelance mobile Makeup Artist, specialising in bridal, formal, glamour and photographic makeup that certainly meets this criteria.

Name: Makeup Artistry By Rebekah

Website: www.makeupbyrebekah.com.au

Blog: makeupbyrebekah.com.au/blog/

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
I am located in Sydney and service the Sydney Metro and Greater Sydney Area including but not limited to Northern Beaches, North Sydney, Hills District, Inner West, Blacktown, Penrith, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Parramatta, Wollongong, Sutherland Shire.

How long have you been in business?
I have been in business for about 6 years.

What drew you to Makeup Artistry as a a profession?
I have always had a love and passion for makeup and did a makeup course back in 2000, "just for fun". I was studying law at university and Makeup was something that was an escape from the mundane tutorials and boring lectures. In 2003 I was asked to do makeup for a friend's wedding and everyone commented on what a wonderful job I did. My friend encouraged me to start my own business - so I took the plunge and undertook more study in Makeup Artistry, as well as purchasing the start of my 'kit'. I always knew in my heart makeup was what I would end up doing. It was my passion.

For a few years I juggled two jobs - I was working full time as a lawyer as well as seeing makeup clients on weekends. It was tough, but I loved it. Now I have put my legal career on hold while I have a family, and am able to wholly concentrate on my makeup clientele. I now have a thriving business with wonderful clients and I am so thankful to work in something I love, that doesn't interfere with my job as a mum.

What do you feel sets you apart as a Makeup Artist?
I really do think I have the ability to highlight the beautiful features in my clients. I love what I do and am always willing to make an extra effort for my clients and to accommodate their every needs - no job is ever too big. I am often hailed as being friendly and laid back, which I think is important in a makeup artist - especially when you're dealing with highly emotional and anxious clients who only want the best for the biggest day of their life. I think what also sets me apart is the quality of products that I use. I only use professional photographic makeup which really does last all day (just read the testimonials on my website to verify this!).

What do you love most about your job?
I love seeing the look on my client's face when they see how glamorous and beautiful they really are.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Passionate

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