Episodes

  • In this episode, Timothy and Matt discuss what makes a wedding featured in bridal magazines and directories. They emphasize that being featured is not the goal when planning a wedding, but rather a byproduct of the hard work and unique elements that make a wedding special. They highlight the importance of vendors, including photographers, florists, stylists, and planners, in creating a featured wedding.

    They also discuss the role of the venue and the overall aesthetic and personal touches that contribute to a wedding being featured. The hosts stress the subjective nature of the submission process and the importance of showcasing the entire day, from preparation to reception, in the submission. They conclude by reminding couples that being featured is not the ultimate measure of a successful wedding, but rather the joy and memories created on the day.

  • In this episode, Tim and Matt discuss the whether the wedding industry is entering into a new era of weddings. Characterised by high personalisation and styling that's aligned to each couple, we give our opinion on the topic. Also touching on the influence of social media on wedding planning and offer tips on how couples can effectively communicate their vision to vendors.

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  • Matt and Tim discuss the rebranding of their podcast from Make It Epic Wedding to Ambience the Wedding Podcast. We discuss why we felt a disconnection with the old branding and wanted to align the podcast with their personal brands. We explain the meaning behind the new name, Ambience, and how it represents creating an atmosphere and experience for any wedding. We are so excited for the new direction & the upcoming new episode!

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  • In this episode of the podcast, we chat with two of the biggest legends and inspirations in the industry, Lucy and Eddie Blake. A photographer and videographer who each run their own successful business and have their own podcast as well - link below. We hit of some hot topics about memorable advice, working with different vendors, choosing the right vendors, storytelling on a wedding day and changing perceptions of the wedding industry and how to manage wedding planning overwhelm. Not one to miss!

    Ripple Weddings: https://rippleweddings.com/
    Lucie Blake Photography: https://luciestudio.com.au/
    Unveiled: https://www.instagram.com/unveiledthepodcast__/

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  • On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt talk about their favourite summer weddings and what made them stand out. They highlight the importance of epic garden ceremonies and receptions, the trend of early dance floors to speeches, and various aspects of wedding planning. This includes the importance of personalisation and individuality in weddings and encourages couples to make choices based on their preferences rather than following trends. Get ready and grab a note for a lot of golden nuggets!

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  • This week on the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast Tim & Matt are doing something a little bit different. We had the oppounity to talk at The Love A Fair Wedding Expo in Bowral and decided to record our chat.
    Little Heads up, really sorry for the bad audio, the photographer in the duo forgot to turn on the mic.
    We chat through 3 ways to gain clarity on how to plan your perfect wedding. We believe that these 3 points will help you reduce decision fatigue and paint a pathway that help you make decisions about your wedding that are uniquely you.

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  • On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat are back for our third season, can you believe that? We briefly catch up before diving into our opinions on whats IN and what's OUT for 2024 and the year ahead.

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  • On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, We made it to episode 60! Tim and Matt chat about 2023 and the year that was huge for us. The projects we worked on, our learnings and what we have planned for 2024 for the Make it Epic Podcast and our own businesses. We also dive into some of the trends we think are coming in hot for 2024!

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  • In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, we have some HUGE news to share! We’ve collaborated with two of our very good friends who also happen to be some of the best celebrants in Australia (in our humble opinion) to bring you THE GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE MOST EPIC VOWS! This 60 something page monster is your go-to for how to write vows that are personal, unique and more importantly, you. As a little sneaky give away we’re actually giving you access to the vow templates, completely FREE so you can get started on your vow writing journey!

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    Georgia Fletcher Celebrant - https://georgiafletchercelebrant.com/
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  • In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding podcast, Matt is flying solo on this one chatting with Kaity & Jess who are running the Love Affair. An expo that brings a different type of experience and …. If you’re planning your wedding and still stuck on who to choose for your vendors, this one is for you!

    Check out more info for the Love A Fair here https://linktr.ee/loveafair

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  • On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we talk about Budgets! We know that the cost of living, Interest Rates & the Inflation in the country has been skyrocketing. We also know that you are trying to plan your dream wedding in these times!

    We aren’t budgeting pro’s but we do know a thing or two about making sure that your wedding is EPIC no matter how much you do or don’t spend. Today we give you a few tips on making sure that the budget doesn’t affect how epic your wedding is.

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  • On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chat about a few reasons as to why things going “wrong” at a wedding. How to handle them & how to stop them from going wrong before they do!

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  • In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt chat about why it’s important to adapt as a vendor. Weddings are notoriously unpredictable. With so many unforeseen circumstances, it’s important to have a level of adaptability to ensure a seamless experience for couples. From changing timelines to changing weather, this episode drops some golden nuggets we think can be super beneficial for both couples and vendors.

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  • On today's episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Jaz & Jarrod who are planning their wedding for Winter 2024. Both Matt & Tim will be shooting this wedding. We are so excited for this one and we decided to have a bit of a catch up chat with these two legends to discuss their plans at this earlier stage, so of course we recorded this and turned it into an episode. We hope that this gives you an insight & help into the earlier stages of planning your wedding!

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  • On today's episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, we chatted to Eliza from Ivy Lane Collective. A Florist & Stylist from the South Coast of New South Wales. We dive into how Ivy Lane has become the company that it is today. How the team is absolutely vital in bring your ideas to life & make your day as epic as possible. We also talk about why minimum charges are important to have. This is a huge topic which to be honest is something that is probably never quite understood properly!

    Check out more of what Ivy Lane Collective do here - https://www.ivylanecollective.com.au/

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  • In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat take bit of different approach for this episode and chat about burnout, managing our energy levels as business owners, the importance of community and some tips to choosing the right wedding vendors.

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  • On this weeks episode of the Make it Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim & Matt chat about 3 things you should do on your wedding day! Keeping it simple this week, giving you 3 golden nuggets. Take note, do your best to make sure these things happen on the day!

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  • In this episode of the Make it epic Wedding podcast, Tim and Matt chat about how different personalities can affect how you plan your wedding and what type of vendors are best suited to certain personality types . This is a huge episode which we think can be super beneficial for both couples and vendors!

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  • In this episode of the Make It Epic Wedding Podcast, Tim and Matt are chatting how to unify your wedding planning journey and come together as a team. We all know there's typically one partner who takes control of majority of the tasks however we’ve got 5 steps to involve your partner through every step of the way that will make your wedding day even more unique and personal to you both!

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