All in the detail

WINDWOOD EVENTS

Windwood Events specialises in wedding day coordination, and set-up and pack-down services, offering personalised support to ensure every detail you have planned comes to life, without a hitch. Let Windwood coordinators sweat the big and small stuff so you can relax and enjoy your special day with family and friends. Photo by Snippets Photography. windwoodevents.com

LEURA WHISK

As an award-winning business with a focus on excellence, Leura Whisk presents a selection of quality cooking, kitchenware and entertaining essentials. Bring a contemporary vibe to the table with laser etched knives by Deejo from Paris. Everyday luxury to share with friends and family, each piece as individual as you are. leurawhisk.com.au BLUE MOUNTAINS BOTANIC GARDEN

Less than two hours from Sydney, and only 40 minutes from Katoomba, the romantic cool-climate gardens of Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah are the perfect setting for your destination wedding. Offering indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony, reception and photos, on-site catering, accommodation for up to 10 guests and a backdrop that is always breathtaking! bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/Venue-Hire/Weddings

MALEOVERHAUL

MaleOverhaul is your mobile Barber and Massage Therapy service, serving the Upper Blue Mountains since 2011. The Signature Weddings Service includes 30-minute chair massages to relax and refresh, followed by stylish haircuts and beard trims to reveal your groomsmens’ handsome best and provide a uniform look for your precious wedding photos. maleoverhaul.com.au

CLOUDLANDS

Nestled on Katoomba’s escarpment, this historic property is a former writer’s retreat, with a beautiful garden and private access to scenic walks adding to the inspirational atmosphere. Ideal for wedding groups, Cloudlands features four sumptuous bedrooms, an open fi re and a clawfoot bath. It’s also in close proximity to Echo Point Lookout and the vibrant village centre. cloudlands.com.au

DRYRIDGE ESTATE

Surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments and off ering some of the region’s most outstanding scenery, Dryridge Estate is a fabulous boutique vineyard nestled deep in Megalong Valley. The venue off ers beautiful accommodation, an expansive clear-roof marquee, a stunning ceremony area, incredible wine and a range of options for weddings of all shapes and sizes. dryridge.com.au JEFF DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHER

Jeff Davies is a professional wedding and social-documentary photographer based in the beautiful Blue Mountains. His style of photography is informal and he loves capturing those little moments that occur throughout your wedding day; moments that tell your story and create memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. facebook.com/Jeff weddings

LORD CARRINGTON’S PARLOUR

Inspired by the traditional barber shops of yesteryear, Lord Carrington’s Parlour is located in the historic Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, where owner and head barber, Max Steel, combines the fi nest products and traditional techniques to take care of all your grooming needs. Whether it’s for your wedding, your regular trim or a once-off pampering experience, ‘the Parlour’ has you covered. facebook.com/LordCarringtonsParlour

JANICE CELEBRANT

Based in Penrith, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, Janice Bradley off ers a high standard of professional experience and attention to detail to ensure your dreams, wishes and hopes are fulfi lled on your special day. Janice has a passion for working with couples to create individual, meaningful ceremonies and was proud to marry the fi rst same-sex couple in Australia in December 2017 after they were granted a shortening of notice time by the prescribed authorities. janicecelebrant.com.au

CAPTURED BY DEE

Dedicated to capturing ‘real-life moments’, Captured By Dee focuses on the honest, relaxed and candid moments that take place during your special day to ensure each photo is truly from the heart. Based in the Lower Mountains, Dee has been an integral part of many local celebrations and says, “Whatever occasion is important to you will become important to me.” facebook.com/Captured-By-Dee BENDIGO BANK – KATOOMBA & UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS

The coming together of many families for the benefi t of the whole community is what banking means to the team at Bendigo Bank. Located at 117 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, Bendigo Bank off ers all standard loan and insurance products but with one huge diff erence – the bulk of profi ts are returned to the community and $500,000 in sponsorships has been donated to date. bendigobank.com.au/community/our-branches/ katoomba-upper-blue-mountains

AUSTRALIA PR

Drawing on her expertise in tourism and specialising in travel, food and lifestyle publicity for the Blue Mountains region, Australia PR founder Michelle Grima represents a range of local businesses of all shapes and sizes. If you want your brand to stand out from the crowd and attract media attention, contact Michelle for a consultation. australiapr.com.au

FOY’S FOLLY

Located in the picturesque Megalong Valley, with the soaring Blue Mountains escarpment as a backdrop, Foy’s Folly is a stylish, contemporary barn-style home offering luxury self-contained accommodation. Featuring breathtaking views from every window and a private and tranquil setting, relax and get away from it all in your own exclusive retreat. foysfolly.com.au

HELLO DEER CAKERIE & BAKERIE

Hello Deer Cakerie & Bakerie is a boutique cake and dessert company in the Lower Blue Mountains. Believing every occasion is magical, the Hello Deer team is passionate about delivering the bespoke cake of your dreams. Made from premium ingredients, all cakes are baked fresh and decorated on your special day, and complimentary consultations and tastings are all part of the service. hellodeercakeriebakerie.com.au MOUNTAIN ANGEL SALON

Located in Katoomba, Mountain Angel Salon is owned by stylist Michelle Robards. Specialising in cutting and colouring, as well as hair and makeup for weddings and special occasions, Michelle loves to create looks to suit each client’s unique personality and style. Michelle coloured and styled the striking up-do above, captured by Wren Melody Photography. mountainagnelsalon.com.au

PAUDHA HEALING

Inspired by nature, each product in the Paudha Healing range is lovingly handmade in the Blue Mountains. Luscious face and body creams, oils, balms and mists are designed to nourish and invigorate the skin. With no parabens, petrochemicals or nasty ingredients, all products are safe and suitable for all skin types and everyday use. paudhahealing.com

A CEREMONY BY DESIGN

In over 20 years as a celebrant, Susan Artup has created ceremonies refl ecting the personal style of her couples and capturing the tone they wish for. A marriage starts in the heart and, straight or gay, the celebration of your commitment and the expression of your vows should be absolutely everything you desire. ceremonybydesign.com.au

LEURA FINE WOODWORK GALLERY

Love, passion, commitment and beauty all come together at Leura Fine Woodwork Gallery, which showcases a collection of fi nely crafted Australianmade items – all created by master craftspeople and designed for everyday use. Pictured is an exquisite mantel clock by Victorian designer/maker Will Matthysen – it’s a fi ne example of beautiful pieces that are as individual as you. fi newoodwork.com.au WILDE IVY

Located in the heart of Katoomba’s shopping precinct, Wilde Ivy combines stunning fl oral arrangements with a gorgeous selection of gifts, making it the perfect destination for all special occasions. Gift and gourmet hampers tailored to your individual needs are also available, and delivery is available throughout the Blue Mountains and in Lithgow six days a week. wildeivy.com.au

DIGITAL AGE LAWYERS

Katherine Hawes, founder of Digital Age Lawyers, is committed to empowering businesses to protect their assets in the digital age. With the experience of working with big fi rms but with the heart of a small fi rm, Katherine and her team will put their collective legal knowledge to work for you to help you grow your business, take the best-calculated risks and receive the biggest rewards. digitalagelawyers.com