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Wedding Services Directory

In this directory you'll find a selection of our local suppliers who will help to make your day special and memorable. They're either based south of Adelaide or happy to travel to the McLaren Vale wine region. All companies listed have a link to their website where you can find out more information about their services.   

Celebrants

The Modern Celebrants first formed in 2011 to meet the demands of couples looking for celebrants that were younger, passionate, professional, relaxed, sincere, fun, flexible and MODERN
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Gail Kilby Celebrant: I aim to help create the most beautiful, memorable, romantic and individual occasion you will ever experience. Whether you desire a traditional, unusual, themed or creative ceremony we hope to reflect your passions, personalities, beliefs and cultural choices.


 
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Photographers & Cinema

Fiona Thurlings Photography
Fiona  delights in chatting to new couples and planning their big days.  Fiona's husband Wesley has also joined the team as a second photographer, editor and even carries the gear!  His position has added ideas and inspiration to Fiona Thurlings Photographer giving their clients a highly refined product. 


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Little Car Photography
My photography is all about life, light & love. Capturing the beautiful little details of your wonderful life with candid moments and creative portraiture. To learn more about me and my work, please click on the link above through to my wedding photography pages.



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​Captivate Films
As one of Adelaide’s leading cinematography studios, we create breathtaking, cinematic wedding films that tell the story of your day. With considered use of sound, framing, movement and focus, our passion for the finer details results in a stunning wedding film. Offering individually tailored packages and the finest multi-camera DSLR filming techniques, we ensure that your fleeting moments are not forgotten.​
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Wedding Catering

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Cindy's Classic Gourmet
Award-winning caterers and planners for post-ceremony cocktail style catering at Mulberry Lodge, or a full reception at a partnered venue. Cindy Westphalen is Australia’s Number 1 Independent Caterer, as voted by brides in 2015, and has over 25 years of experience in wedding catering and planning. Cindy will take all the stress out of your food choices, providing delicious personally tailored menus, and five-star staff and service. A two hour post-ceremony cocktail catering menu starts from $35 per guest, hosted at Mulberry Lodge. For full reception and sit down catering and planning options visit Cindy’s website or call Cindy on 0414 618 433 to choose from a list of partnered venues around Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, the Fleurieu Peninsula and regional South Australia.

Wedding Flowers

The Turquoise Rose
Is a wedding and event floral designer business based in McLaren Vale which has gained an enviable reputation for designing and creating beautiful fresh flower bouquets and arrangements throughout Adelaide.Vicky, is originally from the United Kingdom and grew up with a passion for English country cottage gardens. You'll see  from her portfolio, this shines through as a natural design style, which suits ‘pretty vintage’ and ‘just picked look’ weddings and events.  




  
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Fleurieu Gifts
Fleurieu Gifts provide a fully sustainable mini-garden in every gift.Our purpose is to bring gift-giving to life by providing a beautiful, eco-friendly alternative to cut flowers.Prefect for weddings, centrepieces, favours, and gifts for bridesmaids. Our gifts can bring lasting surprise and joy and can be integrated into an indoor or outdoor garden anywhere around Australia. Fleurieu Gifts is located on South Australia’s stunning Fleurieu Peninsula.


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​Fleurieu Flowers, 
Embraces your style, helping you get the atmosphere and result you want from your wedding flowers on your wedding day.  Andrea, head florist for Fleurieu Flowers, has extensive knowledge and techniques which llow her to produce stunning flowers for many different occasions ranging from bridal bouquets, church flowers, centre pieces, button holes,  other wedding flowers and flowers for parties or other occasions.




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Keepsakes and Gifts

Silver Spoon Vintage
Hand stamped vintage silverware ~ celebrating life's special moments with unique gifts of love.  Vintage silverware is sourced from all over the world and given new life by hand stamping one letter or number at a time your personal message - perfect for weddings, anniversaries, new babies, birthday's and other special occasion



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Little Loup
Little Loup Fingerprint Guest Books: hand drawn unique pieces of artwork customised to each buyer that look fantastic when framed. They are a beautiful reminder of all the people in your life that you can enjoy for years to come. They are an interactive piece of art that all your guests help create.Little Loup (Little Wolf) use only the best materials and inks for a long lasting image that won't fade over time. Images are drawn on high quality archival paper and are posted in a hard protective tube. 



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Fleurieu Gifts
Fleurieu Gifts provide a fully sustainable mini-garden in every gift.Our purpose is to bring gift-giving to life by providing a beautiful, eco-friendly alternative to cut flowers.Prefect for weddings, centrepieces, favours, and gifts for bridesmaids. Our gifts can bring lasting surprise and joy and can be integrated into an indoor or outdoor garden anywhere around Australia. Fleurieu Gifts is located on South Australia’s stunning Fleurieu Peninsula.


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Hair & Makeup


​Lauren Forbes Makeup Artist
Lauren is a committed Makeup Artist specialising in special event, bridal, editorial and sfx, providing professional services to enhance your natural beauty. Attention to detail and consultation ensures that every client has their requests met no matter what the occasion. ​
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Gemma Vendetta 
Gemma specialises in authentic vintage hairstyling and make-up, She exudes passion for the respectful re-creation of vintage styles.As well as vintage, she specialises in cutting and colouring hair, the Sassoon way. She provides a broad range of other services, including powder lightening, and other mainstream hairdressing techniques, as well as natural skin care consultancy.
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La Belle Make-up Artistry By Michelle
I am a professionally trained Make up Artist, completing my studies with The Face Agency. I specialise in Bridal, special occasion photo shoots and glamour make up. I can also do basic hair styling and I'm located in the southern suburbs close to McLaren Vale.


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Wedding Event Planners & Styling

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Weddings and Events by Emma Kate
Allow Emma to assist, plan or coordinate a beautiful and unique Wedding or Event for you.  Seeking assistance with your Wedding or Event allows you to actually enjoy the celebration and ensure every moment is filled with love, family and friends.That’s what truly makes it a beautiful day, not a stressful one.
It’s not just about ideas, it’s about making ideas happen’





Plan Style Party
We are event planners and stylists specialising in custom and one off items! We work with you to create your dream event.
We have lot's of great DIY hire items or we work with you to arrange amazing setups for your wedding or event. 

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Wedding & Event Styling

Hills Vintage Event Company
Is an Adelaide Hills based vintage event furniture and decor hire and styling service. Inspired by my own wedding planning process and love of everything old, wooden, rustic and nostalgic, I offer an array of vintage and vintage look pieces to feature in or complement your event setting.
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By the  Oak Tree
Our styling services are unique and always individually tailored to your needs. We focus on detail to ensure that your event is perfect right down to the smallest of things. We work directly with you, but can liase with your venue and any other suppliers involved to ensure we 
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Reception venues in Willunga & the McLaren Vale Wine Region

Penny's Hill Winery  
The grounds at Penny's Hill provide great scope for a whole variety of functions and events. The paddocks surrounding 'Ingleburne' homestead and the cellars are very picturesque. Enclosed by an impressive limestone wall and post and rail fencing, an excellent backdrop for all occasions, the property is perfect for every type of happening; be it a product launch or a romantic wedding.
Russell's Pizza - Willunga
Serving  real wood-oven pizza and local wine. Pizzas made with high quality wholesome ingredients in a simple informal style. We cater for weddings of up to 100 people in our rustic barn. Perfect for those brides looking for an informal, rustic style of wedding   

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​Ekhidna Wines 
Ekhidna Wines offers one of the most picturesque venues in the McLaren Vale.  Our unique venue has 3 separate areas, a courtyard, a dining room and  tasting hall that can be opened up to accommodate functions of 20 to 200 guests, seated or as a cocktail event.
Each area has views over the expansive vineyards to the hills creating a beautiful vista from which ever room you are in.  Our experienced, ever smiling & professional team  are here to make your special day everything you dreamed it would be and more. From the amazing food our chefs will create for you and your guests, to our award winning wines and beers, our amazing staff, our beautiful and versatile venue, it is the perfect choice for any celebration…and did I mention the views!
Our events manager Jules has 12 years of experience in the wedding industry and has many ideas to help you plan your perfect day. You can contact Jules on 0407796813 or email at jules@ekhidnawines.com.au or call for a chat to arrange meeting at the cellar door over a glass of wine.  We would love to make your day more than you thought possible.​
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Wedding Cakes 

Premier Cakes
Based in McLaren Flat - Premier Cakes produces home made decorated cakes, individually designed, for those special occasions. Owner and Cake Designer Tony Bray, has been successfully baking and decorating these highly original cakes for over 20 years.Prior to Tony moving to Australia, Premier Cakes United Kingdom, clients included Harrods of London, House Of Fraser, Prime Minister Tony Blair as well as making a display cake for Her Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee. 

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Angel Wedding Cakes
Based at Willunga Hill - Choose from the large range of cakes in our gallery or from your own ideas using your supplied cake toppers, fresh flowers, monograms or my handmade gumpaste icing flowers.Living in the Fleurieu region among the picturesque McLaren Vale vineyards and only minutes from the surrounding wineries and beaches allows affordable local delivery to some naturally beautiful wedding venues yet still within easy access of Adelaide city and the Adelaide hills.


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Quintessential Cakes
 I work one on one with my customers from start to finish to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, offering an array of delicious flavours to tickle your tastebuds and creating stunning cakes to thrill your guests. Your dreams are your limits so let me help you bring yours to life. Make your event memorable with Quintessential Cakes ♥






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Drinks Service with a Difference

Little Miss Fisher
Vintage vans for hire:  two beautifully restored vans Miss Fisher and Rilda are available to hire for any event, including weddings, corporate events or special birthdays.  Little Miss Fisher or Rilda can be parked in the Mulberry Lodge citrus garden and provide post ceremony drinks for your guests before you head off to your reception venue.
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Red Velvet Cocktail Mobile Beverage Bar 
Perhaps you like something a bit different and fun for your post ceremony drinks at Mulberry Lodge. Red Velvet Bars can offer a wonderful range of bars for your celebration drinks after your wedding ceremony before you head off to your reception venue. Adding the fun and flair that you are looking for.

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Music

Shannon LLoyd
Shannon Lloyd is an experienced and professional entertainer performing in Adelaide since 2006.  Shannon performs solo but also is accompanied by professional musicians for his duo and trio entertainment. Solo, duo and trio performances include a variety of genres with the latest and past hits.  
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​​Yass
Music in all styles for all occasions performing as a 5 piece band, or acoustic duo. They're a hot young quintet of players who have graced Adelaide's major stages since their youth. Yass provide an irresistible musical cocktail. All types of music, for all types of occasions.
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Heart Strings
If you are getting married wined or dined on the Fleurieu, book the girls for some beautiful classical live string music. Violin and Cello duo based on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Beautiful live music for weddings, functions and all occasions.


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​Michelle Pearson 
Michelle Pearson is a singer, songwriter and performer based in South Australia.  If you are looking to feature an intimate solo performance by Michelle Pearson and/or feature the incredible six piece band,Michelle and The Reactors at your wedding click on the link above for more information.
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Alternative Wedding Cars

The Love Bugs
Luv Bugs is a unique Chauffeur Vehicle service located in Adelaide, South Australia. We specialise in Weddings, Formals and Special Events. We have two very rare factory convertible Karmann Cabriolets (beetle cabriolets) in which we wish to use to help make your day (wedding, birthday, special event) memorable.
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​Kombi Cruisers

How about these fun retro vans?  Invite the iconic Kombi vans to your next event. Roll up in style at your wedding, formal or special occasion. Add a touch of nostalgia to your day. 


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Other Suppliers  

Renniks Hire - Ceremony Chairs, tables and Marquee Hire 
As one of the most important days of your life, your wedding needs to be handled with the utmost of care. Renniks Hire offer a service second to none in SA – a dedicated Wedding Coordinator, highly experienced Site Supervisors, free site inspections, technically drawn floor plans, a contracted florist, and we only work with the best suppliers in town. We have the most extensive range of wedding hire products to choose from and will work on your plans with you to ensure your day is truly unique and perfect.
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Festival Hire Adelaide - Chairs, tables, Hay Bales and Marquee Hire.  Festival Hire is a family owned Event Hire Business that offers quality event hire equipment throughout South Australia, which includes Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and all country locations.Our products include Marquee and Pavilion Hire, Chair Hire, Table Hire, Catering Equipment Hire, Dance floors, Marquee and Pavilion Linings, Cutlery and Crockery Hire and much more.


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Vanity Hire - Adelaide - Mobile Vanity Units
If you're having your wedding  ceremony at Mulberry Lodge you will need to  hire a second toilet. We have one toilet available at the Lodge for your guests but we do recommend separate facilities for ladies and gents ( your guests expect it! )  -Vanity Hire Adelaide  supply dignified, stylish toilets that are appropriate for any function or special event. Reasonably priced  and their portable toilets have a unique and highly effective ventilation system, a  large sink with a foot pump so you can wash both hands at the same time. ​
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