Cut the Cake
By Melanie James & Tania Hall
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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-obsessed wedding planner, stylist, and coordinator, will be your go-to for all things weddings. While Tania, the creative director and expert in design, will bring your wedding day vision to life through beautiful stationery and signage.
Together, we'll tackle hot wedding topics, have informal and fun chats with leading wedding vendors, and share insights and answers to all your burning wedding questions. No BS, just real talk about planning and enjoying your special day.
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, elbow deep in a tub of ice cream, and in need of some wedding intel, subscribe to Cut the Cake on your favourited streaming platform. And don't forget to slide into our DMs on Instagram @cutthecakepodcast or email us at hello@cutthecake.com.au with all your burning wedding questions.
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Who’s Actually Running Your Wedding?
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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We Didn’t Start in Weddings: And That’s Exactly Why We’re So Good at It!
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Your 2026 Wedding Planning Timeline: What to Focus On (and When)
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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2026 Wedding Trends: The Good, the Overdone & What We’re Ditching
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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You asked, we answered: Wedding planning Q&A January 2026 Edition
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: The Wedding Rumour Mill and Our Predictions
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Private Property Weddings: The Dream, The Reality and the Truth Nobody Tells You
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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The $100K Wedding: What It Actually Gets You (And Where The Money Really Goes)
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Wedding Q&A: What’s with the Millefoglie Craze and Are Vendors Really Ghosting You?
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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5 Styling Mistakes We See Couples Make (and How to Fix Them)
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Why Mountain Elopements are Having A Moment (and Why You Should Consider One)
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Less is More: Why Micro Weddings Offer a Richer Experience
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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The New Wedding Day Timeline: 2025 Updates You Need to Know.
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Victoria's Hidden Venue Gems: Winter Planning Wins & Our Current Obsessions
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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The Wedding Planning Tea You Actually Need to Hear: Vendor Drama, Budget Truths & Epic Guest Ideas
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Wedding Expo Wipeout (and How to Avoid It)
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Shoes, Signals & Sanity-Saving Tips for Your Big Day
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May 26, 2025 |
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The Wedding Gap Year: Why 2025 Is Quiet & 2026 Is Full of Flair
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May 07, 2025 |
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The Season That Changed Everything: Trends, Truths & Transformations
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May 05, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | What is Letterpress Stationery and Why Is It So Good
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | How Not to Blow Your Wedding Budget
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | Planner, Stylist & Coordinator: What's the Difference and Do You Need All 3?
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | Will You Regret Hiring a Wedding Videographer
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | Maximising Your Wedding Invite Budget
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | Changing Your Surname After Your Wedding
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | You’re Not the Hosts. You’re the Guests of Honour!
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Short & Sharp Series | Wedding Day Timeline Suggestions
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 12: Things to Do After Your Wedding to Keep the Wedding Day Vibes Alive!
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series Step 11: Enjoy the lead up to your wedding but don't forget these important things!
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 10: Get Your Wedding Day Documents Organised
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 9: Get Your Wedding Party Sorted
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 8: Send Your Invitations & Collating Your RSVPs
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 7: Creating Your Wedding Style
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 6: Finding Your Dress and Suit
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning | Series Step 5: Booking Your Remaining Vendors
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 4: Booking Your Key Vendors
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 3: The Importance of Save the Dates
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 2: Find the Perfect Venue
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series | Step 1: Creating Your Wedding Budget and Guest List
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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The Wedding Planning Series: 12 steps from Engaged to I Do
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Common Wedding Day Regrets & How To Avoid Them: Insights With Special Guest Miri
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Winter Weddings in Victoria, Upcoming Trends & Planning Tips: Audience Q&A
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May 27, 2024 |
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Insights from a Real-Life Bride Planning a Property Wedding: A Conversation with Meaghan Ryan
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May 20, 2024 |
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How to Be Savvy with Your Wedding Costs: Our Guide & Thoughts
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May 06, 2024 |
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RSVP Chasing, Micro Weddings Explained & Band Vs DJ: Audience Q&A 6
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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From Written to Recorded: How Audio Guestbooks Are Revolutionizing Wedding Keepsakes
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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The Roles & Responsibilities of Family & Friends: How to Delegate Your Wedding Tasks!
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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From Blank Paddocks to Wedding Perfection: A Conversation with ETC Event Styling
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Trends, Bridesmaid Dresses & Inviting Guests 4 Weeks Out: Audience Q&A
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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A Diamond Alternative That Shines Bright: A Conversation with The Moissanite Company
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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The Price of Saying 'I Do': Breaking Down The Cost of Planning A Wedding
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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The Art of Letterpress Stationery: A Conversation with D&D Letterpress
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Expert Advice for Your Big Day: Audience Q&A
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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DJing the Modern Wedding & No More Nutbush: A Conversation with One More Song DJ
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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The Hidden Gems of Wedding and Event Stationery: 10 Things You Didn't Know You Needed
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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The Role and Value of a Celebrant: A Conversation with Marry Us Mich
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Navigating Wedding Planning Challenges: Audience Q&A
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Insights from a Seasoned Videographer: A Conversation with Directors Edge
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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The Wonderful World and Cost Truths of Wedding Florals: A Conversation with Sir Botanical
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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How to Enquire with Wedding Vendors from The Beginning So You Don’t Get Ghosted.
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Capturing Your Day Using the Magic of Film Photography: A Conversation with Analog Modern
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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The Realities of Wedding Planning with Real Bride Insights: A Conversation with Kirrilly Knaggs
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Creating an Injectable and Skincare Plan for your Wedding Day: A Conversation with ANO Inject & Skin
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Ask Us Anything For Our Expert Advice & Insights: Audience Q&A
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Couture Bridal Wear Explained with Sustainability in Mind: A Conversation with Olivia Waters Couture
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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The Sweetness of Cake Making: A Conversation with Tegan’s Custom Cakes
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Ask Us Anything For The No BS Answers You Want: Expert Advice & Insights
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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The Power of Stationery for your Event: Paper vs. Digital Invitations
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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The Guest Book Revamped with Video and One Stylish Man On A Mic: A Conversation with Tommy Casha
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Creating your wedding day timeline and avoiding wedding day chaos!
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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The Art of Capturing Love with a Side of Dinosaur Attire: A Conversation with Taylah Jayne Weddings
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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From the Australian Open to Wedding Planning Experts… Meet your hosts, Tania and Mel
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Welcome to Cut The Cake, the no BS wedding insider podcast!
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Sep 19, 2023 |