The Wedding Guide Podcast

What comes to mind when you hear the words magician and mentalist? For some, it might spark a little hesitation—but after today’s episode, that’s about to change. Tristan McLindon is one of Melbourne’s freshest magicians and mentalists, here to entertain you and your guests. He’s genuine, warm, and engaging, and he’ll leave you in equal parts disbelief and laughter. Website: www.tristanmclindon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristanmclindon @tristanmclindon Facebook www.facebook.com/thetricktator/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@thetricktator Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-mclindon-9b7100188/ Melbourne Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/great-question/ Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5 For 20% off Studio Ninja, use this promo code: COPI1K710VV1UA and get 20% off your subscription to the world's most user-friendly Wedding business software, Studio Ninja!

Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change:https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5 For 20% off Studio Ninja, use this promo code:COPI1K710VV1UA and get 20% off your subscription to the world's mostuser-friendly Wedding business software, Studio Ninja!

Here we are! We’ve done it: 100 Episodes! For Episode 100 we take a stroll through some of the ‘Top Tips’ given to us by the professionals and couples that have joined me on the Podcast since 2020. Andrea from The Farm Yarra Valley, Episode 4 @thefarmyarravalley Adam and Nadia, Episode 7 Callan Young, Music, Episode 9 @calyoungmusic Aneta Pazeski, Bridesmaids Dressing Room, Episode 13 @bridesmaidsdressingroom Darcy Burch, Easy Weddings, Episode14 @darcyallen Hayley Berberis, Baker Boys, Episode 15 @bakerboysband Annie Moz, Unholy Matrimony Magazine, Episode 17 @celebrantladylove @unholymatrimony Noami Terese, Fat and Skinny Catering, Episode 19 @fatandskinnycatering Chris Hannan, Jewellery, Episode 25 @hannan_jewellery_designs Liz and Derm, Wedding in Hindsight, Episode 26 Ryan and Dylan, YSG, Episode 28 @ysgtailors Christina Canters, Episode 29 @christinacanters Darcy Allen, Her Own Wedding, Episode 31 @christinacanters Ashleigh Haase, Photographer, Episode 36 @ashleighhaasephotography Evangeline Victoria, Violinist, Episode 43 @evangelinevictoriamusic Rebekka Lord-Johnson, The Wedding Painter, Episode 50 @the.wedding.painter Tede Credgeur, The Marrying Lady, Episode 52 @themarryinglady Youki, Sugarbee Flowers, Episode 57 @sugarbeeflowers Eddie Rice, Speeches, Episode 58 Emily Edgar, Brides Guide to Beauty, Episode 59 @emilyedgar Suzie, Farm Vigano, Episode 63 @farmviganorestaurant Ally Parker, Celebrant, Episode 70 @ceremoniesbyally Gary Clementson, Being an MC, Episode 72 @marryusgary_celebrant Dimitrios Psyllos, Celebrant, Episode 76 @stellarbrant_celebrant Nathan Cassar, Professional MC, Episode 77 @nathancassar_mc Karen, Furbabies, Episode 82 @theweddingsitter.au Melly Rain, Mellyrain Events, Episode 85 @mellyrain_events Andy K, Ministry of DJs, Episode 88 @ministryofdjsentertainment Nat and Jo, Ivory tribe, Episode 89 @ivorytribe @jobetzcelebrant @nataliedrumcelebrant Sam Lavery, Celebrant, Episode 90 @sam_lavery_the_celerbrant Makayla Donovan, Wedding Rings and Diamonds, Episode 95 @themoissanitecompany Gareth McGilvray, Videographer, Episode 96 @solastaweddingfilms Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5 For 20% off Studio Ninja, use this promo code: COPI1K710VV1UA and get 20% off your subscription to the world's most user-friendly Wedding business software, Studio Ninja!

There is something particularly beautiful about stringed instruments. To have them play not only the classics, but also our favourite love or pop songs as we walk down the aisle; priceless. Today, we meet Gary from Double Show Entertainment, where he and Dario can regularly be found playing their hearts out at multiple weddings. They combine their skills on the violin and cello, along with a few other instruments, to make your wedding day sound perfect. Website: www.doubleshowentertainment.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/doubleshowent/ @doubleshowent Facebook: www.facebook.com/doubleshowentertainment Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@darioviolin @darioviolin Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5 For 20% off Studio Ninja, use this promo code: COPI1K710VV1UA and get 20% off your subscription to the world's most user-friendly Wedding business software, Studio Ninja!

We all love to hear a good speech – there is something to hearing someone talk well, to share a story that has us in tears and laughter – or just holds our attention. Today I’m going to take you through some of the basics so you can prepare the best speech you possibly can. Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant @petethecelebrant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@petethecelebrant3707 Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5 Studio Ninja: For 20% off Studio Ninja, use this promo code: COPI1K710VV1UA and get 20% off your subscription to the world's most user-friendly Wedding business software, Studio Ninja!

What’s the main thing everyone talks about when you say you’re getting married…the COST! But what if you could benefit twice over from the cost of your day? You could have an amazing Wedding, with a great celebrant *cough, cough* and then get a honeymoon, almost paid for?!?! Today we meet Elliot Rosenberg from Hack my Honeymoon, who’s going to share with us a glimpse of how he’s helping couples all around the world benefit from the cost of their big day. Website: www.hackmyhoneymoon.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/ehrosenberg @ehrosenberg Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5 For 20% off Studio Ninja, use this promo code: COPI1K710VV1UA and get 20% off your subscription to the world's most user-friendly Wedding business software, Studio Ninja! Promo code: COPI1K710VV1UA

You’ve put so much planning into this one great day – why wouldn’t you want to capture it on film? But who to pick? Who will make me feel comfortable and at ease? Today we meet Gareth McGilvray, a Wedding Videographer who has been filming and editing since being a wee young lad and honestly...he’s not only a husband, Dad and your fourth bridesmaid – he’s simply a great human! Website: solastaweddings.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/solastaweddingfilms/ @solastaweddingfilms Facebook: www.facebook.com/solastaweddingfilms @solastaweddingfilms Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

A Winter Wedding in Australia will be a balmy 30 degrees in the Northern Territory and perfect for any size wedding with great local vendors. Today we meet Mark Fay, a teacher turned Tour Guide turned Celebrant and MC guides us through the NT’s possibilities for your Wedding. Website: www.markyourceremony.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/markyourceremony/ @markyourceremony Facebook: www.facebook.com/markyourceremony @markyourceremony Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

They say “Diamonds are a girl's best friend”, however, an important topic today is around the affordability and ethics of a diamond ring. Today we meet Makayla Donovan from The Moissanite Company who specialises in providing bespoke rings of astounding quality along with renowned customer service. Website: themoissanitecompany.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/themoissanitecompany/ @themoissanitecompany Facebook: www.facebook.com/themoissaniteco @themoissaniteco Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

You want an element of live music, you want people to experience and feel the atmosphere shift as you’re about to enter the ceremony. However you don’t want acoustic guitar, you want something more classical and demanding, something that is melodic and smooth…something like; the piano. Today we meet Calvin Leung, a Melbourne musician who can play multiple styles, different songs and truly capture the ambiance your ceremony deserves. Website: www.melbournepianistcalvin.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/musiciancalvin @musiciancalvin Facebook: www.facebook.com/MusicianCalvin/ @musiciancalvin Youtube: www.youtube.com/@musiciancalvin Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dLF2HCp2ba36iuWW7Yojb?si=wyum2CTMTrm3MTcP2_sV6g Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

It’s all planned! …isn’t it? Did I forget something? As you scour through the flow of your wedding day I dawns upon you that you need someone to help, like a Bestie, who isn’t in the wedding party. You need a PA…a wedding PA. Meet Tracey Journeaux from The Aisle Runner and here to help you with all the little movements before, on and after your day. We also chat about her personal experience about booking her own wedding vendors. Website: www.theaislerunner.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_aisle_runner/ @the_aisle_runner Facebook: www.facebook.com/theaislerunner @theaislerunner Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

The Best Man is a great title…but what do they do? Today we explore the role of The Best Man from its origins in history to current day expectations. This is the perfect episode to send your chosen Best Man so they know what to do, from planning your bucks to preparing their speech. Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

I’ve mentioned them many times as they are one of my favourite venues: Panama Dining Room! Today we meet Luke Stepsys, the proud owner of Panama who under his watch has hosted over 1000 weddings. Allow me to introduce to you the man behind the business, Luke Stepsys. Website: www.thepanama.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepanamadiningroom @thepanamadiningroom Facebook: www.facebook.com/welcometothepanama/ @welcometothepanama Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

You wake up in the early hours of the morning after months of planning, preparing and paying deposits. You arrive at your selected venue and the event manager gives your Celebrant the thumbs-up that we’re ready to begin... And suddenly this thought hits you... ‘I hope they’re good?!’. Today you meet one of the best celebrants in the business, Sam Lavery. From stand up comic to marriage celebrant, he’s here to create your ideal wedding atmosphere; where he believes it's not about him, it’s about you. Allow me to introduce to you the very talented Sam Lavery! Website: www.samlaverythecelebrant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/sam_lavery_the_celebrant/ @sam_lavery_the_celebrant Facebook: www.facebook.com/samlaverycelebrant @samlaverycelebrant Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

Want to read the latest blog on trends and advice? Want to find your latest supplier who’s been hand-selected by those in the industry? Today we meet Natalie Drum and Jo Betz from Ivory Tribe who offer a one-stop shop for all your wedding planning needs. Allow me to introduce to you the talented Natalie and Jo! Website: ivorytribe.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ivorytribe/ @ivorytribe Facebook: www.facebook.com/ivorytribeweddings/ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com.au/ivorytribe/ Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

Ever feel the empty space of silence that swallowed you into the thought ‘what’s missing?’ – it’s Music! The role of your Wedding DJ is to create the vibe and keep it alive. Today we meet Andy Kay from Ministry of DJs where they offer not only incredible DJ’s but also live music too. Website: www.ministryofdjs.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ministryofdjsentertainment/ @ministryofdjsentertainment Facebook: www.facebook.com/MinistryofDJsEntertainment Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/13p2muk2fumlsbexr6g762kmj?si=562ed21a47b542a8&nd=1&dlsi=7159af6ec54f4c4e Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

Today I run you through some of the changes to the podcast and a huge Hello to 2024! I also talk about some marriage insights according to Easy Weddings that should help all couples currently planning. Thanks for listening and it’s going to be a great year ahead! Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: ⁠ www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠ www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ ⁠ @petethecelebrant Facebook ⁠ www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant ⁠ Youtube: ⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber ⁠ Linkedin ⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/

Many people meet on dating apps these days, Tinder, Bumble, Hinge…and everything else under the swiping sun. Now that you’ve met your forever person that way, what if there existed an app that allowed you to find your wedding supplies one swipe at a time? Today we meet Charis White from The Best Wedding App where planning just got a whole lot more fun. Website: www.thebestweddingapp.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebestweddingapp/ @thebestweddingapp Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebestweddingapp Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/user/ndaktd1qz85rmrmicvsay53pf?si=2Fv_nRZ-SD6gXdq_OPyVpQ&nd=1 or search ‘The Best Wedding App’ Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

Venue, Celebrants, who will hold my flowers, what colour theme should we have, who will help plan my table settings and how do I szuzz my dress? Today we meet Melanie James from Melly Rain where she offers all things helping you plan your wedding! Website: mellyrain.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/mellyrain_events/ @mellyrain_events Facebook: www.facebook.com/mellyrainevents Podcast: www.instagram.com/cutthecakepodcast/ @cutthecakepodcast Your Host, Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5

Apologies, Apologies!!! But we're back! Here are some ruminations about how Chat GPT describes me, a refresher on writing vows and a guide to picking your vendors. Pete The Celebrant is a young Melbourne wedding celebrant and MC who creates relaxed, natural and easy-going wedding ceremonies. You can follow Pete on: Website: www.petethecelebrant.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/ @petethecelebrant Facebook www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9JPBzRGQRpfjFqBE5OnQA?view_as=subscriber Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hordern-8a772a56/ Easy Name Change: https://www.easynamechange.com/au/?ref=peterhordern1b Code: PETESAVE5