Cut the Cake

May 13 2024
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Welcome to the Cut The Cake Podcast, where we are here to help you navigate the wonderful, yet sometimes overwhelming, world of wedding planning.

In this podcast you'll go behind the scenes on the wedding industry with us, Melanie and Tania, two wedding-obsessed girls from Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding and events industry, we bring you no-nonsense advice, industry secrets, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Melanie, the coffee-loving, fun-obsessed wedding planner, stylist, and coordinator, will be your go-to for all things weddings. While Tania, the creative director and expert in design, will bring your wedding day vision to life through beautiful stationery and signage.

Together, we'll tackle hot wedding topics, have informal and fun chats with leading wedding vendors, and share insights and answers to all your burning wedding questions. No BS, just real talk about planning and enjoying your special day.

So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, elbow deep in a tub of ice cream, and in need of some wedding intel, subscribe to Cut the Cake on your favourited streaming platform. And don't forget to slide into our DMs on Instagram @cutthecakepodcast or email us at [email protected] with all your burning wedding questions.

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Swipe Your Way to the Perfect Wedding: A Conversation with The Best Wedding App

May 13 2024 31 mins  
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How to Be Savvy with Your Wedding Costs: Our Guide & Thoughts

May 06 2024 32 mins  
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RSVP Chasing, Micro Weddings Explained & Band Vs DJ: Audience Q&A 6

Apr 29 2024 29 mins  
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From Written to Recorded: How Audio Guestbooks Are Revolutionizing Wedding Keepsakes

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A Unique Venue for Memorable Weddings: A Conversation with Panama Dining Room

Apr 15 2024 45 mins  
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The Roles & Responsibilities of Family & Friends: How to Delegate Your Wedding Tasks!

Apr 08 2024 50 mins  
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From Blank Paddocks to Wedding Perfection: A Conversation with ETC Event Styling

Apr 01 2024 33 mins  
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Trends, Bridesmaid Dresses & Inviting Guests 4 Weeks Out: Audience Q&A

Mar 25 2024 24 mins  
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A Diamond Alternative That Shines Bright: A Conversation with The Moissanite Company

Mar 18 2024 36 mins  
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The Price of Saying 'I Do': Breaking Down The Cost of Planning A Wedding

Mar 11 2024 56 mins  
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