In this episode of Cut the Cake, we explore the latest trends, helpful tools, and practical tips we’re seeing (and loving) in the wedding planning space right now.

We reflect on one of the most important but often overlooked parts of the planning journey: the engagement period. Taking time to soak in that just-engaged bubble before announcing it to the world can give couples space to enjoy the moment without outside pressure. It's okay to wait. You don’t have to start planning the second that ring hits your finger.

Throughout the episode, we share real advice for making the day more meaningful—like creating code words or signals that allow you and your partner to pause and connect privately amidst the celebration. We talk through the budgeting process too, encouraging couples to spend where it matters most to them, not just where tradition or Instagram says you should.

This conversation is all about finding clarity in the chaos. Whether it’s setting up a separate wedding email to keep everything organised or making sure you’ve worn in your wedding shoes (seriously—don’t skip this!), we’re all about helping you make intentional choices that reflect you. Because your wedding should be a celebration of your story—not a performance for everyone else.

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

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Contact Mel: mellyrain.com.au/contact

About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

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