Cakes by Acacia Simone
Specialising in bespoke, custom designs, Acacia Simone is a qualified chef, pastry chef and baker, with over 15 years industry experience. Acacia aims to create “edible art” with style and elegance. With a diverse knowledge of food, offering a wide range of flavours, combinations and designs to choose from, nothing is off limits. Having started her career in fine dining, Acacia has worked with many incredible Chefs and Patissiers from across the world. Learning the art in telling a story with a dish or a menu, how to create an unforgettable experience. There is a strong influence from European cultures across all her creations having studied various world cuisines.
“Give me an idea, and I’ll run with it – there is never too great a challenge to create something incredible or unheard of – to perfectly design a cake to suit the person it is for.”
Cakes are memories, in the form of something sweet.
Married By Mandi
Hi, I’m Mandi and I am not your “run of the mill” marriage celebrant! Weddings mean so much more to me than the traditional “lawful wedded husband/wife hoo-hah” because the beauty in a wedding is about celebrating your journey of life and love – and that’s never going to be the same from one couple to the next.
I am an adventure-seeker, animal-lover and travel enthusiast who would love nothing more than the honour of helping you to co-create your unique, fun and memorable wedding ceremony.
MattyT
FOR A BESPOKE SERENADE BY STRINGS
For more than a decade now, solo violinist Matthew Tsalidis has created unforgettable and enchanting wedding moments across the South Coast and beyond.
In command of a diverse repertoire, each song is elevated by a professionally arranged backing track (omitting vocals) thus ensuring an unblemished serenade by strings for you and your cherished guests.
A brief word from the artist …
Shakespeare once said, “if music be the food of love, play on.”
Curating the live soundtrack to your wedding is essential to setting the tone and mood of your special day, and the ultimate celebration of love requires the ultimate playlist – by strings, it’s my absolute pleasure to deliver you and yours just this.
Matthew Tsalidis – Solo Violinist
Cover image by Serene Coleman Photography
A SPARKLING SERENADE BY STRINGS
MattyT is a solo electric violinist based in Wollongong on the fresh South Coast of New South Wales.
In command of a diverse repertoire spanning classical, pop, film scores, Disney, and beyond, each song is elevated by a professionally arranged backing track (vocals omitted), with the electric violin serenading your guests one sparkling song after another.
MattyT is available for wedding ceremonies, cocktail & canape hour, and even first dances!
ABOUT
Hailing from Wollongong, Matthew Tsalidis is one of the Illawarra’s most active musicians, with performances across the region and beyond.
Matthew began his violin studies at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music with Scott Taggart, then at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (University of Sydney), with Dr. Evgeny Sorkin, completing a Bachelor of Music (Performance).
Matthew has performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Capitol and Lyric Theatres, and continues his performance engagements with the George Ellis Orchestra at venues including the State Theatre, Canberra Theatre, Civic Theatre (Newcastle), and City Recital Hall (Sydney).
Matthew has played in and guest led the St George Chamber Orchestra (Sydney), performing alongside members of the Opera Australia Orchestra, and currently plays with Steel City Strings – the Illawarra’s premiere chamber ensemble.
His musical theatre credits include Chicago, Into The Woods, Priscilla – Queen Of The Desert, Singin’ In The Rain, The Little Mermaid, The Sound Of Music, Wicked, Fiddler On The Roof, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and Strictly Ballroom.
Off stage, Matthew is a dedicated violin teacher through his own studio, and plays solo electric violin at weddings and like events.
Cuppits Estate
Our magnificent heritage property offers elegant rustic charm and uninterrupted views of our vineyards, Burrill Lake and the Budawang Ranges.
Cupitt’s Estate provides couples with a newly renovated ceremony space in front of our historic creamery built in the 1850s, with European-inspired pathways and manicured landscaping. Our fantastic architecture makes for a minimalist’s dream but doubles as a blank canvas for your stunning floral arrangements.
Guests will enjoy our picturesque view from our deck whilst indulging in pre-dinner drinks and canapés before moving into our elegant light-filled reception area, featuring floor-to-ceiling, natural timber beams.
Select from our unique and sumptuous menus specially curated from seasonal local and Estate grown ingredients. Keep it traditional with the celebration menu, semi-formal with a cocktail soiree or spoil your guests with our favourite feasting menu!
The best part about having your wedding at a winery and brewery is that you can guarantee the wine and beer will be the best! Our team can pair drinks that perfectly complement your menu or experience the wide range we offer in our premium packages.
Overlooking the tree lines and situated only a stone’s throw away from your ceremony and reception are our Luxury accommodation pods.
Nothing screams newlyweds like a free-standing bath on your balcony.
With ten pods in your package, you can invite your nearest and dearest to experience the entire Estate.
With over 15 years of experience in the wedding industry, we know how to handle every detail of your wedding.
Our goal is to make your special day as perfect as possible, so you can relax and enjoy every moment with your nearest and dearest.
Solstice Event Planning
Solstice Event Planning are Event Creators, Event Coordinators and Hangover Curers that guide you and bring your wedding or event to life – we look after the big things so you can take in the little things.
Kristie Wilkinson
MARRIAGE CELEBRANT// ANIMAL LOVER// MORNING PERSON Relaxed sincere ceremonies
The Mann Project
Capturing in motion the love & magic of your story, to be preserved in time.
GCC Visuals Photo & Video
Capturing moments through film is not just something we do but a craft that we take to heart.
Clipper Limousines
Clipper Limousines provides a unique service for 8 – 14 passengers in a vintage limousine coach.
The Wedding And Event Creators
We can help with Coordination, Set Up & Styling, Florals and have an extensive Hire Range.