Curator of love letters, vanquisher of cancer.
Samuel Johnson OAM
Spend an hour with Sam and you will feel all the feelings, some expected, some unexpected. Star of Secret Life of Us, Molly Meldrum, Rush, After the deluge & Dancing with the Stars.
Sam has inspired a bunch of great humans to write a letter to their lover, entitled ‘Dear Lover.’
He has created a village of supporters with his tireless philanthropy with Love Your Sister to vanquish cancer. You won’t want to miss Sam, this hour will be one you won't ever forget!
StoryTeller
Gina Liano
Intelligent, stylish, witty and feisty, Gina Liano,
Criminal Barrister and mother of two boys,
blazed to national fame as the glamorous,
no-nonsense star of Foxtel Arena’s runaway hit series,
‘Real Housewives of Melbourne’.
Gina is no stranger to public life - both as a hardworking,
highly respected and sought after criminal barrister of 19 years standing with a reputation for fighting for the underdog;
and as a committed family member of Australian fashion royalty with her talented sisters Bettina Liano and Teresa (TL Wood).
Besides fashion and the law, Gina has been a successful property developer,
is a qualified art curator and most recently a qualified marriage celebrant and has been actively involved in marriage equality.
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StoryTeller
Dr Karen Sutherland
The Social Media struggle is real (reel) if you don't know where to start, how to successfully build your profile, your followers and your celebrancy business.
Dr Karen Sutherland will provide an Introduction then build to a Master Class to set you on your social media path.
Even if you feel you are on track, Dr Karen will share the theory and the practice to enhance not only your social media presence but your confidence and enjoyment of the process!
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StoryTeller
Kim McClelland (she/her)
Kim McClelland is a celebrant and wedding florist based in a charming town in Victoria.
Hailing from Bangladesh and Melbourne, she brings a unique perspective to her work.
She’s known for her passion for inclusion and attracts modern romantics who want a wedding
with substance that reflects their values.
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StoryTeller
Archie Beetle (They/Them)
You will remember forever that you have experienced the remarkable Archie Beetle.
Their Queer Town's workshop will blow your mind on the use of inclusive language,
and how to best work with the humans you are marrying and indeed everyone!
Participants will explore terminology surrounding Australian LGBTIQA+ communities,
while reflecting on their own service provision as a celebrant. Participants will have the
opportunity to ask questions around how best to engage with LGBTIQA+ clients and
will learn practical strategies to ensure their service is inclusive in the future.
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StoryTeller
Zee Scott (She/Her)
Like Dolly Parton, this dynamo packs more energy, love and work into every waking moment, than most do in a day!
Also like Dolly, she can do it all as she thrives on 4 hours sleep a night.
Celebrant, MC and Caker! (along with wife and mother), Zee will share
her story about how she does it all with a huge smile and multiple business models
under her gorgeous 'Zee' brand.
A Bake Off Australia Alumni, actor, wheels by Zee, Hitched at HQ, vintage cake decorating workshops,
is there anything this dynamic human can't do?
Don't miss this workshop to find out!
StoryTeller
Jessie Belle (She/Her)
Jessie Belle is Geelong's Wedding Queen!
Jessie is vibrant, outgoing and ever so stylish. She will share her hard earned skills
of stagecraft to enhance your ceremony performance.
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StoryTeller
Sally Cant (She/Her)
Sally Cant is the consummate storyteller! With a career spanning almost 30 years as a celebrant,
Sally is a published author, an award winning artist, professional mentor, an educator of celebrants,
a voracious reader and an all-round remarkable human!
You will be inspired by the life that Sally has lived and how she has forged a remarkable career.
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StoryTeller
The Altar Electric
The Altar Electric team are sharing their stories of good ol’ Vegas style weddings surrounded by velvet, neons, mirror balls and the odd quirky bunch of florals and masses of confetti, big, multi-coloured confetti.
Stars of TV and radio, everyone wants a piece of these legends! With THE most remarkable branding and curated value-adds, everything they do makes your heart sing! (Possibly an Elvis tune!)
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Photobooth
Club Rewind
Club Rewind will blow your mind! Your Love Story Gathering and Love Party tickets get you as many fabulous head shots and glam disco shots as your heart desires!
You’ll be dazzled by the bright LED lights and easy to use interactive iPad touchscreen that is ready to record the good times!
With a fully digital experience, you will instantly receive your PHOTOS, GIFs or BOOMERANGS straight to your mobile phones to share on the socials immediately.
Club Rewind is proudly sponsoring Love Story Gathering and Love Party.
This sleek, sexy, modern photobooth will capture your memories and create your mementos!
Dance Studio
Ballroom Baby
Join Zac and the team from Ballroom Baby to learn some disco moves to add to your repertoire!
Ballroom Baby will create a session of fun, get the blood pumping, and give you confidence to strut your stuff at The Love Party.
Artist Sponsor
Mayfair Music
Mayfair Music is a leading entertainment agency conceived by a passionate team who are committed to providing memorable music and visual experiences for weddings, corporate functions and private events.
Like us, they believe music is an integral part of any wedding, event or function and sets the tone!
Mayfair Music takes pride in executing the best possible vibe! Their talent has played to stadiums and conversely to 20 people at an intimate brand activation, and the common denominator is a desire and willingness to bring excitement and ambience through the vehicle of music.
Event Producer's Story
Di Schmidtke
Chief Storyteller, event producer, Di Schmidtke is a wife, proud mumma, even more proud nanna,
event professional, celebrant and trainer in Certificate IV in Celebrancy.
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The Venue
Eden Oak is a hotel and conference centre set in the glorious Eastern Gardens.
Imagine mid-century luxe with Palm Springs vibes!
And a pool straight from Slim Aaron’s imagination!
Love Story and Love Party
are both at the same venue and you even get 10% off if you book directly with Eden Oak to experience their
perfectly curated rooms!
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Love Story
