OUR LINE-UP OF THE BEST WEDDING VENDORS IN BRISBANE
You want your wedding day to run smoothly, and so do we! Finding the best wedding vendors is key to ensuring your special day is memorable for all the right reasons. Here are ten considerations for couples looking to secure wedding professionals:
- Budget: The first step in choosing vendors is understanding how much you’re willing to spend. Different vendors have different pricing structures, and you may need to strike a balance between quality and affordability.
- Reputation and Reviews: A vendor’s reputation is paramount. Look for online reviews and testimonials from previous clients. If possible, ask for references or talk to past clients. Social media is one of the easiest ways to check out the vendor’s work.
- Experience and Expertise: Find out how long they’ve been in business and their experience with weddings specifically. It’s also good to know if they’ve worked at your venue before. Our vendors below are all well known to Factory51, so we’re making it easy for you!
- Style and Quality: Every vendor has a unique style, whether it’s a photographer’s approach to capturing moments, a cake artist’s flair, or a florist’s floral arrangements. Make sure their style aligns with your vision for your wedding.
- Availability: Popular vendors can be booked up to a year (or more) in advance, so if you want to lock them in, be sure to check their availability and place a tentative hold if possible.
- Contract Details: Every vendor should provide a detailed contract outlining services, pricing, deposit and payment schedules, cancellation policies, and other specifics. Be sure you understand and are comfortable with all the terms before signing.
- Communication: Consider how quickly and efficiently a vendor responds to your inquiries. Good communication is key to avoiding misunderstandings and ensuring things go smoothly on the day of the wedding.
- Personality and Professionalism: You’ll be working closely with your vendors throughout the planning process and on your wedding day. Make sure you feel comfortable with them and that they show a high level of professionalism.
- Crisis Management: Ask vendors how they handle crises or unexpected situations. A good vendor will have a backup plan for various scenarios. The last thing you want is to be left in the lurch if sickness or an emergency strike.
- Flexibility: Wedding planning can be fluid, and changes can happen. It’s good to understand the level of flexibility or adaptability your vendors are willing to offer.
Remember, it’s always a good idea to meet potential vendors in person (if possible) or at least have a phone or video call before making your decision. That way, you can ask these questions directly and get a feel for their working style. They, too, will benefit from meeting you both and understanding your wedding day vision.
Now that you know what to look out for, we’ve compiled a list of our fave pro’s! Below are some of the best wedding vendors in Brisbane, who have worked in our rustic and romantic function space at Factory51:
DJ
G&M EVENT GROUP | 1300 736 233 | info@gmeventgroup.com.au | https://gmeventgroup.com.au/
Band
BAKER BOYS | 0438 301 313 | info@bakerboysband.com.au | https://www.bakerboysband.com.au/
HAMILTON BAND | 0450 428 704 | enquiries@hamiltonband.com.au | https://www.hamiltonband.com.au/
BASSLINE STUDIOS | 0426 810 098 | info@basslinestudios.com.au | https://www.basslinestudios.com.au/
Acoustic
RJ UNPLUGGED | 0433 082 678 | info@rjunplugged.com.au | https://www.rjunplugged.com.au
JOHANNA & JAYDEN | 0431071977 | johannaandjayden@gmail.com | https://www.johannaandjaydenmusic.com/
STEVE CARLYLE | 0409 556 945 | music@stevecarlyle.com.au | https://www.stevecarlyle.com.au/
Celebrant
YOUR STORY CELEBRANT – Danielle Wildermuth | 0434 618 303 | danielle@yourstorycelebrant.com.au | https://www.yourstorycelebrant.com.au/
LEANNE BROOKER CELEBRANT – Leanne Brooker | 0447 660 424 | leanne.booker@outlook.com | https://www.leannebookercelebrant.com/
ANGE B CEREMONIES – Ange Buttigieg | 0417 728 337 | angebceremonies@gmail.com | https://angebceremonies.com.au/
POPPY & THYME CELEBRANT – Rachel Williams | 0416 320 854 | rachel@poppyandthyme.com.au | http://poppyandthyme.com.au/
I AM CELEBRANT SAM – Sam Capewell | 0448 954 154 | celebrantsam@outlook.com | https://www.iamcelebrantsam.com.au/
BRISBANE MARRIAGE CELEBRANT – Jamie Eastgate | 0433 774 789 | marryme@brisbanecitycelebrants.com.au | https://brisbaneweddingdecorators.com.au/celebrant-brisbane/
Photographer
RACONTEUR PHOTOGRAPHY – Adam and Charlene | 0409 193 541 | info@raconteurphotography.com | https://raconteurphotography.com.au/
TODD HUNTER MCGAW – Todd Hunter McGaw | 0402 440 176 | info@toddhuntermcgaw.com.au | http://toddhuntermcgaw.com.au/
JESS TOOK THIS – Jessica Guy | jess@jesstookthis.com | https://www.jesstookthis.com/
THE LANE CREATORS – Ryan and Danielle | 0401 332 339 | hello@thelanecreators.com.au | https://thelanecreators.com.au/
WILLIDEA | 0430 395 383 | admin@willidea.net | https://willidea.net/
LIGHT SMITH IMAGES – Danielle Smith | hello@lightsmithimages.com.au | https://www.lightsmithimages.com.au/
Stylist
NEXT EVENTS | 0403 064 090 | info@nextevent.com.au | https://nextevent.com.au/
AV IDEAS | 07 3275 2444 | info@avideas.com.au | http://www.avideas.com.au/
BORROWED EVENT HIRE – Gemma Burrows | 0402 476 251 | enquiries@borrowedeventhire.com | https://www.borrowedeventhire.com/
MOMENTS MADE EASY – Jess Foley | 0401 224 451 | info@momentsmadeeasy.com.au | https://momentsmadeeasy.com.au/
BRISBANE WEDDING DECORATORS – Cara Hodge| 0433 423 888 | hello@brisbaneweddingdecorators.com.au | https://brisbaneweddingdecorators.com.au/
FAME-EVENTS – April Booij | 0429 596 940 | hello@fame-events.com.au | https://fame-events.com.au/
Tree Hire
AUTUMN GROVE EVENTS | 07 5526 6256 | hello@autumngroveevents.com.au | https://www.autumngroveevents.com.au/
Florist
KATES DAWES FLOWER DESIGN | 0418 726 971 | kate@katedawesflowerdesign.com.au | https://www.katedawesflowerdesign.com.au/
GARDEN GRAFFITI | 0434 773 814 | hello@gardengraffiti.com.au | https://www.gardengraffiti.com.au/
THE LITTLE FLOWER MARKET | 0435 382 454 | thelittleflowermarket@outlook.com | https://www.thelittleflowermarket.net.au/
BLOOMS BY BRIDIE | 0431 099 379 | bloomsbybridie@outlook.com | https://bloomsbybridie.com.au
Lighting
BIG LIGHT LETTERS | 0481 250 285 | info@biglightletters.com.au | https://www.biglightletters.com.au
LIGHT OF THE PARTY | 0404 812 479 | info@lightoftheparty.com.au | https://lightoftheparty.com.au
BRISBANE FAIRY LIGHTS | 0450 271 715 | info@brisbanefairylights.com.au | https://www.brisbanefairylights.com.au
Photobooth
IN THE BOOTH | 1300 026 684 | brisbane@inthebooth.com.au | https://www.inthebooth.com.au/
THE PHOTO BOOTH GUYS | (07) 3088 2981 | hello@photobooth.co | https://photobooth.co
SNAPTURED | 1800 684 299 | enquiries@snaptured.com.au | www.snaptured.com.au
Cake
VANILLA POD – Carla Burns | 07 3256 0398 | weddings@vanillapod.com.au | https://www.vanillapod.com.au/
SWEET SOCIETY CO – Diana Llanos | (07) 3160 8149 | enquiries@thesweetsocietyco.com.au | https://www.thesweetsocietyco.com.au/
PEACE OF CAKE – Katie Miller | 0413 491 351 | its@peaceofcake.com.au | https://www.peaceofcake.com.au
PETAL AND PEACH BAKERY – Rebecca Brown | 0403 533 666 | hello@petalandpeach.com.au | https://petalandpeachbespokecakery.com
Feel free to reach out to any of our featured wedding vendors, and if you’d like to take a tour of our stunning Brisbane wedding venue, contact us here.