Welcome to the Cut The Cake Podcast, where we are here to help you navigate the wonderful, yet sometimes overwhelming, world of wedding planning. In this podcast you'll go behind the scenes on the wedding industry with us, Melanie and Tania, two wedding-obsessed girls from Melbourne, Australia. With over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding and events industry, we bring you no-nonsense advice, industry secrets, and plenty of laughs along the way. Melanie, the coffee-loving, fun-obs ...
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On Moody’s Talks - Behind the Bonds, hosts Tania Hall and Jeff Pruzan join analysts from Moody’s corporate finance group worldwide to discuss the market forces shaping credit across industries - from airlines to telecoms and everything in between. These forces include the uneven recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, digital transformation, cyber risk, climate-change imperatives and much more. Please join us as we connect the dots on corporate credit quality.
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Gridiron Beauties was the best weekly podcast covering all things Women's American Football & NFL News for over 10 years. A 2 Hour format that included Interviews with International stars , Legends, results from top leagues and the best teams on the planet spotlighted via news and media sources. Featuring Expert insights from Founder Oscar F Lopez, Hall of Famer Holly Custis, Mackenzzie Brooks , X League Insider Nate Ward , Historian Backseat Coach aka Mark Simone and Coach Terry Lister. The ...
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The Wedding Planning Series Step 5: Booking Your Remaining Vendors
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In this episode of the wedding planning podcast series, we’ll continue organizing our perfect wedding day with a focus on booking the remaining vendors. The episode dives deep into the crucial vendors that will help set the mood and ensure everything runs smoothly on our wedding day. Following up on the previous episode's discussion about key vendo…
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The Wedding Planning Series Step 4: Booking Your Key Vendors
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In this episode of our "12 Steps from Engaged to I Do" series, we’re focusing on Booking Your Key Vendors First. We’re diving into why you need to book key vendors like caterers, celebrants, photographers, and videographers early in the planning process. Since many of these vendors only handle one wedding per day, locking them in ahead of time ensu…
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The Wedding Planning Series Step 3: The Importance of Save the Dates
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In this engaging episode of "Cut the Cake," we dive into the crucial step of sending out save the dates for weddings. Step three in our Wedding Planning Series highlights the importance and perfect timing for this essential pre-invitation. We explore how save the dates give guests a heads-up on your wedding date and location, especially for those t…
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Green transition spurs M&A in mining sector, while competition increases deal prospects among US telecoms
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M&A activity remains robust across corporate sectors, including pharmaceuticals, homebuilding, mining and telecommunications. In our opening segment, we focus in part on how the green transition is driving deals in the mining segment as companies look to control critical minerals used in renewable energy technologies. In our second segment (10:10),…
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The Wedding Planning Series Step 2: Find the Perfect Venue
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In this episode of The Wedding Planning Series, we’re diving into one of the biggest steps in wedding planning – finding the perfect venue! Whether you're dreaming of a rustic barn or a chic city warehouse, the right venue sets the tone for your big day. We’ll break down the process into four simple steps, from creating your vision and checklist to…
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step One: Creating Your Wedding Budget and Guest List
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In this episode of the The Wedding Planning Series, we dive into two of the most pivotal aspects of planning a wedding: creating a budget and organising the guest list. Starting with a light-hearted chat about hot chocolate preferences and some personal stories, our easy-going banter sets the tone for an informative session. We cover the critical f…
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Corporate credit quality in India, Indonesia remains robust despite sectoral differences
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India's large domestic market shields its companies from external shocks, whereas Indonesia's export-dependent commodity sector prompts government efforts to diversify growth. Guests: Rachel Chua, VP-Senior Analyst; Sweta Patodia, AVP-Analyst Host: Vittoria Zoli, Analyst, Credit Strategy & Guidance, Moody's Ratings Related Research: Nonfinancial Co…
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The Wedding Planning Series: Teaser Episode
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In our Wedding Planning Series: Twelve Steps from Engaged to I Do, we're setting the stage for a straightforward guide to help simplify the often overwhelming process of planning your wedding. Over the next twelve weeks, we'll be taking you on a journey, offering practical, step-by-step advice to make wedding planning less daunting. We’ll dive into…
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Aerospace and defense outlook still positive but airplane manufacturers’ woes continue
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This month our analysts are discussing what’s driving our still positive outlook for the global aerospace and defense sector for the next 12-18 months. Defense budgets are up as a result of rising geopolitical tensions and we expect strong operating profit for these companies. But persistent supply chain issues are delaying the delivery of new plan…
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Rapid growth of weight-loss drugs will influence multiple sectors in coming years
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The pharmaceutical market has exploded in recent years with the rise of new drugs to help treat obesity and diabetes. The shift marks a huge opportunity for the pharmaceutical sector, which is pursuing the diabetes and obesity markets with four blockbuster drugs today: Ozempic and Wegovy from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound from Eli Lilly. …
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Common Wedding Day Regrets & How To Avoid Them: Insights With Special Guest Miri
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Weddings are days filled with joy, laughter, and sometimes a touch of regret. When a couple's wedding has been and gone, upon reflection there are sometimes regrets. In our time as wedding pros, we see that these regrets are usually the same for most couples. Things they didn’t do that they wish they had. Things they didn’t take into consideration …
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We‘re taking a Winter Break: What to expect in Season 2
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This isn’t a regular episode but a quick public service announcement. We've been dropping new episodes every week for 36 weeks, and time has flown—it's already June! For those in Victoria, Australia, especially in the wedding industry, Winter is the off-season. Not many weddings happen, and many people, including vendors, take this time to recharge…
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Winter Weddings in Victoria, Upcoming Trends & Planning Tips: Audience Q&A
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In this episode of Cut The Cake we tackle more wedding planning questions you, our lovely listeners, have sent our way for not only advice. But for the honest truths to help you plan your wedding without any unnecessary stress. Questions we discuss include whether florists take back wedding florals at the end of a wedding and if this is normal. Ven…
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Global commodities under pressure as China’s growth engine slows
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The commodities sector isn’t looking rosy and that is largely due to the outsize influence of China, which is currently in the grip of an economic slowdown. These pressures come on top of geopolitical damage to trade and supply chains, and the energy transition which is increasing global appetite for some commodities and eroding it for others. Our …
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Insights from a Real-Life Bride Planning a Property Wedding: A Conversation with Meaghan Ryan
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Planning a property wedding is sometimes viewed as the easier wedding planning option. BUT, we are here to tell you that when couples do opt to wed at a property, whether it’s a private estate, a family garden, or an empty paddock, the logistics and details involved can quickly become overwhelming. But with that said, there are so many incredible b…
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Swipe Your Way to the Perfect Wedding: A Conversation with The Best Wedding App
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With many couples finding love on dating apps, the concept of planning a wedding through a similar platform seems like a natural next step - yes? Enter The Best Wedding App! The Best Wedding App encourages couples to swipe right for their favored wedding vendors, just as they would for a prospective love match on a dating app. But it's not just abo…
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How to Be Savvy with Your Wedding Costs: Our Guide & Thoughts
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When you’re planning a wedding, it’s easy for the expenses to add up. At the end of the day, a wedding is a luxury and there are costs that come with having any type of event, big or small. But even so, whatever your budget is, there are ways to be savvy with you spend your money. What's more, we have been involved in planning and delivering countl…
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RSVP Chasing, Micro Weddings Explained & Band Vs DJ: Audience Q&A 6
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In this episode of Cut The Cake we delve deep into the intricacies of wedding planning by tackling an array of questions submitted by you, our loyal listeners. Questions like, how do I chase my RSVPs without being annoying. What exactly is a micro wedding? What's better, a band or DJ? And even the classic partner debate… Do we really have to naviga…
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From Written to Recorded: How Audio Guestbooks Are Revolutionizing Wedding Keepsakes
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In the world of weddings, guestbooks have long been a staple for couples to capture the well-wishes and memories of their loved ones. However, in recent years there has been growing popularity for couples to move away from written guest books and incorporate an audio guestbook on their wedding day. Today on Cut the Cake, we have the privilege of ch…
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Global real estate prospects remain rocky
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The outlook for the global real estate market remains negative with the bumpy economy, tight financing conditions and the surge in remote work. In the US, we expect rental income growth for offices to remain poor overall and apartment income growth to moderate this year with supply up, mostly in parts of the Sunbelt. Globally, Japan is a bright spo…
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A Unique Venue for Memorable Weddings: A Conversation with Panama Dining Room
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If you haven’t heard of Panama Dining Room, we are sure you have seen its iconic arched windows pop up on your Instagram feed. Yes those windows are spectacular, but Panama Dining Room offers so much more than just that picture-perfect Instagram photo. In this episode of "Cut the Cake," we are joined by Luke Stepsys, owner of Panama Dining Room; Lu…
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The Roles & Responsibilities of Family & Friends: How to Delegate Your Wedding Tasks!
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Planning a wedding can be a daunting task, and many couples find themselves overwhelmed with the number of tasks that need to be completed. This is where delegating roles and responsibilities to friends, family, and your wedding party can be incredibly helpful. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the various tasks that can be delegated to y…
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From Blank Paddocks to Wedding Perfection: A Conversation with ETC Event Styling
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When we say property wedding, what comes to mind? Perhaps a beautiful marquee under a starry night with the most gorgeous sunset you ever did see across rolling hills as far as the eye can see? We’re the first to admit we love a property wedding. But here’s the thing. There is actually so much you need to consider when planning a property wedding. …
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Trends, Bridesmaid Dresses & Inviting Guests 4 Weeks Out: Audience Q&A
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When we started Cut The Cake, we wanted to give couples a platform to ask anything and everything they were going through in their wedding planning process. This month we have had some great questions sent our way! Questions like, what styling trends are hot this wedding season? Are mix and match bridesmaids dresses still a thing? How do I find goo…
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Pace of electric vehicle sales hits several roadblocks
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In our opening segment, we discuss the slight slowdown in global market share growth for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as some incentives to buy have ended, yet prices remain high. A scarcity of charging stations in Europe and the US also remains a deterrent for consumers. Our second segment, which starts at 9:40, focuses on the charging shortag…
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A Diamond Alternative That Shines Bright: A Conversation with The Moissanite Company
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Makayla Donovan, along with her husband Tom are the founders of The Moissanite Company. A company based in Brisbane Australia that specialises in crafting bespoke ceremonial jewellery. Makayla’s mission is to create positive change within the jewellery industry, removing the stigma around cultured gemstones and allow couples to create their dream e…
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The Price of Saying 'I Do': Breaking Down The Cost of Planning A Wedding
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Weddings are a joyous occasion. And yes, they come with a price tag. Couples often go into the planning process with little knowledge of what everything costs when putting a wedding day together, which in turn leads to unexpected expenses and budgeting stresses. Weddings can be a significant financial investment, so we think it is important for cou…
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The Art of Letterpress Stationery: A Conversation with D&D Letterpress
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If you haven't heard of Letterpress stationery, do not fear, as you are not alone. It’s an incredibly beautiful printing technique you can use when creating wedding or event stationery and instead of us explaining exactly what it is, where it came from and how you can use it in your stationery, we have brought in the experts from D&D Letterpress. I…
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Expert Advice for Your Big Day: Audience Q&A
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Navigating your way through planning a wedding is no easy feat. We know along the way there will be questions so instead of asking just anyone, you can ask us! Between Tania and I we have over 20 years experience planning and executing weddings and events and we are here to help you! In this episode of Cut The Cake, we dive into questions you have …
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Artificial intelligence has potential to transform many types of companies
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Artificial Intelligence or AI is predicted to have a profound impact on many areas of business. In this episode of Behind the Bonds we assess where AI innovation is already showing significant potential. Which industries can expect to see improved productivity and what are the potential timelines for any positive impact on credit quality? We also d…
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DJing the Modern Wedding & No More Nutbush: A Conversation with One More Song DJ
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Music undoubtedly plays one of the most pivotal roles in crafting the atmosphere and sustaining energy throughout an event or wedding. It sets the tone from the first steps down the aisle to the final dance of the night. So finding the right DJ for your day is absolutely crucial. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have an amazing chat with Aleks a…
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The Hidden Gems of Wedding and Event Stationery: 10 Things You Didn't Know You Needed
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We are pretty lucky at Cut The Cake to have Tania as one of our hosts. Why? Because she is an expert in event and wedding day stationery. And I’m not just saying this. She really is a pro at what she does. In this episode of Cut the Cake, Tania shares 10 unique and often overlooked stationary elements that can be incorporated into weddings and even…
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The Role and Value of a Celebrant: A Conversation with Marry Us Mich
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In the world of weddings, a celebrant plays a crucial role in ensuring that the ceremony is not just a beautiful and memorable event, but also a legally binding one. While many people may think that the role of a celebrant is simply to officiate the wedding ceremony, there is much more to it than meets the eye. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we h…
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Navigating Wedding Planning Challenges: Audience Q&A
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It’s the start of a New Year and we know every engaged couple has questions about their wedding planning. But who do you ask? Well. You ask us! We’re here to help with any and all of your wedding planning questions. The curlier the question the better!! Our beautiful audience has sent through yet again some great questions for us which we will be c…
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Insights from a Seasoned Videographer: A Conversation with Directors Edge
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Glen is what we call a seasoned videographer. Meaning he’s not only super talented, but he has got experience! 15 years of experience to be exact. He is the founder of Director's Edge and specializes in creating happy films for couples who want a keepsake of their special day. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss with Glen his background and…
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In 2024 we see an uneven picture for companies across the globe. For those in North America and Asia-Pacific, excluding China, the credit outlook is stable. But in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America the outlook is negative. Driving this testing global environment are higher for longer interest rates which are raising the cost of …
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The Wonderful World and Cost Truths of Wedding Florals: A Conversation with Sir Botanical
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Kate is a florist and co-founder of Sir Botanical. A floral design company based in Western Australia. With over six years of experience in the industry, Kate and her team specialise in creating stunning floral arrangements for weddings and events. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss the world of florals and deep dive into why they cost wha…
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How to Enquire with Wedding Vendors from The Beginning So You Don’t Get Ghosted.
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We know a lot of couples get engaged over the Xmas and New Year holidays and with that, comes the start of planning your wedding. When you start planning your wedding, you’ll start getting in contact with vendors. And here’s the truth bomb. Ghosting is not just prevalent in the dating world, it’s also very common in the wedding industry. We're talk…
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A Very Merry Cut The Cake Xmas and a Look Ahead to 2024
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This episode is what we would call a BONUS episode. It's a thank you to some important peeps and a bit of teaser of what’s to come in 2024. So take a listen and keep an eye out for our first official episode of 2024 that will be dropping on January 9th, 2024. So until then. Thank you and a very Merry Christmas! LINKS Follow Cut The Cake at: Instagr…
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Capturing Your Day Using the Magic of Film Photography: A Conversation with Analog Modern
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Recently there has been a “buzz” in the wedding industry. And the buzz is all about film photography. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we are joined by Nathan, photographer and owner of Analog Modern, who specializes in capturing magic moments using film photography. In our chat, Nathan shares his process of shooting with film and the unique qualit…
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Refinancing needs will intensify over the next three years, spurring issuance and defaults
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This year has been a very weak one for leveraged finance deals as aggressive global monetary tightening hit markets. In this episode we explain why we see a gradual improvement in 2024, with refinancings driving new issuance in the US and EMEA. Guests: Chris Padgett, Associate Managing Director of North America Leveraged Finance Research and Jeanin…
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The Realities of Wedding Planning with Real Bride Insights: A Conversation with Kirrilly Knaggs
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Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous time. Most couples go into the process of planning their wedding thinking it will be easy. However the truth is, putting all the pieces of your wedding together can be overwhelming and stressful. So we thought what better way to give you, our engaged listeners, real wedding planning insights by chatting …
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Creating an Injectable and Skincare Plan for your Wedding Day: A Conversation with ANO Inject & Skin
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In recent years, there has been a growing trend in the wedding industry that focuses on enhancing one's appearance through aesthetic injectables and skincare treatments. In this episode of Cut The Cake, we had the pleasure of chatting with Olivia, Founder & Owner of ANO Inject & Skin, a cosmetic injectables and skin clinic based in Shepparton, Aust…
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Ask Us Anything For Our Expert Advice & Insights: Audience Q&A
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At Cut The Cake we are all about no BS insights and advice, so each month we give you, our beautiful audience, the opportunity to ask us anything about wedding or event planning. And we mean ANYTHING! Last month we had some great questions and this month, they just keep on coming! In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering questions including…
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Retailers look past inflation fatigue and high inventories, while conditions worsen for seaborne shipping
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Retailers in North America and Europe are looking forward to another bustling holiday shopping season—but consumers may not be as eager this year as stores have hoped amid fairly high inflation, even with a strong labor market. Will 2024 get any better for retailers and makers of apparel? Later we look at the global transport sector—where container…
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Couture Bridal Wear Explained with Sustainability in Mind: A Conversation with Olivia Waters Couture
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In this episode of Cut The Cake, we delve into the world of couture dress design with Olivia Waters, founder of Olivia Waters Couture. Olivia is a sought after Melbourne couture dress designer who specializes in creating custom-made wedding dresses that are elegant, sophisticated, and sustainable. Olivia is so talented in her designs it shines thro…
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The Rise of Wedding Content Creators: A New Lens on Your Big Day
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Over the past year or so, the concept of having a content creator at your wedding has gained immense popularity. But what exactly is a content creator, and why are they becoming such a sought-after addition to the traditional photographer and videographer? In this episode of Cut The Cake, we have our very own Mel, a wedding content creator extraord…
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The Sweetness of Cake Making: A Conversation with Tegan’s Custom Cakes
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In this episode of Cut The Cake, we discuss something we love a lot… cake! And who better to discuss cake then the creative force behind Tegan's Custom Cakes, Tegan Crawford. Tegan is a highly sought after cake maker and decorator in Regional Victoria and is extremely passionate when working with her clients to create unique and amazing cake design…
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Ask Us Anything For The No BS Answers You Want: Expert Advice & Insights
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Each month we are giving the mic to you! Not literally, but this is your opportunity to ask us any wedding or event planning questions and have them answered by us - the experts giving you the no BS answers you are craving! In this episode of Cut The Cake we are answering all your burning questions including how to uninvite a guest, where to begin …
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The Power of Stationery for your Event: Paper vs. Digital Invitations
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Wedding stationery... It sounds like a fun process in your wedding or event planning. Which it is! And also simple? Hmmmm, unfortunately this isn't always the case. There is a lot to take into consideration when creating your wedding or event stationery, and in particular your invitation. Do you go paper or digital? What’s the difference between th…
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