A Week Of Weds: March 2024
Life is busy and wonderful and inspiring and challenging and downright chaotic at times. Trust us, we know. For all of life’s chaos, it’s important to take pause, reflect and recalibrate. Especially in the eye of the storm. What this looks like is different for all of us.
Maybe it’s a coffee with a friend or an afternoon spent journaling in the sun. Maybe it’s dancing around in your wedding dress a year after because why not. In our world, our strongest moments of clarity come in the calm after a big event. In the minutes and hours following where the air is still electric but the confetti has settled enough for us to look around and take it all in.
To officially launch the On The Day Socials Blog (!!!) we’re holding your hand through this week’s reflection. And what a week it was. With five weddings, a brand launch, a couture show, and three full days of content creation for some wonderful clients, we are leaning into the chaos and the gratitude.
Monday, Feb 26
Mondays aren’t so bad when they start with a shoot on Bondi Beach. A magic day for Briona Jewelry's magic New Age collection.
From Bondi to Greystanes, we jet across Sydney to make it to the launch of Hair by Mariiah’s new salon. We’ll let the space speak for itself.
Tuesday, Feb 27 & Wednesday, Feb 28
No one likes an admin day but they’re a necessary part of any business. And we couldn’t do it without our amazing admin assistant Tayla.
This week we spent some time replying to love letters (enquiries) (Hi! We see you!),
managing our schedule and making sure everything was organised for the big weekend ahead. More on that later.
New York’s been calling our name and we decided it was time to answer. We booked tickets to the bustling
city in April so if you’re getting married, planning an event or have any other magic planned, this is your sign.
Thursday, Feb 29 & Friday, March 1
The best part of what we do is forming connections with like-minded people. And then getting to work with those people over and over again.
Shooting for Natalie Anne is always a pinch-me moment for us, and always so much fun. This week’s content included editing reels relating to all things haircare, producing lots of User Generated Content,
and finalising assets for Facebook ads.
Then we made our way from the salon to high tea at the Langham (if you know, you know) for the launch of Lee Petra Grebenau’s 2024 Collection, ‘Eternal Flame'. Couture and fresh scones shouldn’t work together
but it does – heaven.
Saturday, March 2
Our biggest day of the year! With five weddings in one day, there was so much love and joy in the air.
Everyone deserves their moment, so we’re holding space for each wonderful couple we had the honour of celebrating with this weekend.
Kailey + Steven – Shot by Andrea & Kristina
A full-circle moment for us as Kailey was Andreas' wedding planner and has been a kind and generous supporter of us since the beginning. This one was extra special.
The wedding itself was the type of event we live for.
Kailey’s custom Steven Khalil gown was something from a chic but whimsical 2024 fairytale – layers of tulle and frills and beading straight from our dreams. The contrast of red florals and dark styling created a romantic and edgy atmosphere, honouring Kailey and Steven’s love story perfectly.
Wedding Planning and Styling @kaileykirkeventsandweddings
Photography @georgejohnphotography
Film @treelifefilms
Production Management @eventsbymia
On Day Content @onthedaysocials
Florals and Decor @romantikafloralandeventstyling
Linen and Chairs @harboursidedecorators
Cake @Somethingbluecakes
Lighting Production @jayproductionsevents
Tableware @takemehire
Candles @lovedbylucyxo
Stationery and Design @theivorystudioau
Draping @ss_draping
Chairs @sydneypartyoperation
Calligraphy @calligraphyenvogue Dry
Ice @sydney_fireworks_pyrotechnic
Seating Chart and Acrylic @lettersbyloulou
Gown @steven_khalil
Hair @elliemareehair
Makeup @monicamazevskimakeup
Flowergirls @kidznstyle_
Suit @vincevarqa_clothier
Home Florals @ohara.flora
Brides Catering @sambookco
Grooms Catering @sofra.catering_
Brides Props @thetreasureroom_ @propmywed
Grooms Props @propmywed
Cars @queenstcarhire
Band @aria_band_sydney
DJ @djsabio
MC @joshuashermanmc
Photobooth @openbooths
Church Violinists @accentstrings
Sumaiaya + Nick – Shot by Sarah
A day of dancing, colour and so much warmth, everyone was radiating pure joy. Sumaiya and Nick’s love story is something else, transcending tradition and generations. To witness the bringing together of two families is always so special to us, but to see two cultures become one is a true wonder.
venue: pier one sydney
rings: jacquefinejewellery
hair: lindahairbridal
hair: carlamarie.studios
shoes: jimmychoo
nicks suit: pjjohnson
stylist: blingevents
photog: danielgriffithsphotography
video: rollingcanvas
brides jewellery: jarwarhouse
stylist: styl_bymeha
make up: shairyjalilmua
DJ: musiqent
dress: amitgt_officialpage
violinist: cardisviolin
cake: honeyandrosecakes
Julia + Anthony – Shot by Emily
A glowing bride! A beaming groom (can you blame him)! A flawless reception! All! Of! The! Details!
There’s only one word for this special day: wow.
Makeup - Lydia Sleiman
Hair - Dom Pelli
Photography - Julian Rinaldi
Videography - Tree Life Films
Dress - Leah Da Gloria
Suit - Woolcotts Street
Florist - Lflora
Candles - Standout Luxury Weddings
Stationary - Kindly Invited
Cars - Roll Up In A Rolls
Content Creator - @onthedaysocials
Tania + Harry – Shot by Alyssa
There’s something about a wedding by the water that both calms us down and lights us up. Nature is the Earth’s very own magic and tuning in is powerful, which is exactly what Tania and Harry chose to do on their wedding day.
The couple opted for an unplugged ceremony so they and their guests could be fully present with each other, in every moment. Luckily, we were there to capture it all.
Planner & stylist: @ae_producer
Venue: @thewoodsfarm
Photography & Videography: @dear.vincent
Dress: @j.andreatta
Bridesmaids: @shonajoy
Suits: @institchu
Celebrant: @trent_the_celebrant
Hair: @missybridal
MUA: @jo_my_god
Skin prep: @emmalewisham
Cake: @baked_inspace
Florist: @ivylanecollective
Rings: @mendelrose.jewellery
Entertainment: @volikmusic
Catering: @cookandwaiter
Linen/Crockery Hire: @simply.seated
Furniture Hire: @southcoastpartyhire
Bonbonierre: @syp_drinks
Content creator: @onthedaysocials
Audio guestbook: @offthehook.au
Childminding: @southcoastnannies
PJ's: @midnightmischiefsleepwear
Jewellery: @mendelrose.jewellery
Brand content for Alexandra from The Vow
We have borne witness to many a wedding in our time and know how important it is to set the tone of your ceremony from the outset. Wedding celebrant Alexandra from The Vow prioritises connection, magic and modernity to bring her couples a ceremony that truly reflects their relationship. A woman after our own heart! So when Alexandra asked us to shoot content for The Vow, we just couldn’t say no.
And so, with full hearts, our week came to a close… and just like that, a new one has begun.
Looking back is powerful, but looking forward is even better. Hello 2024, we see you.