Wedding Suppliers

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: http://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!

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: http://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

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

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