In this episode of Cut the Cake, we’re diving deep into one of the most-requested topics of all time: what a 100K wedding actually looks like in Australia. We break down where the money goes, what you can realistically expect at that price point, and the areas couples consistently underestimate when planning their day.

We start by talking through the biggest ticket items—venue and catering—and why these two categories will always take up the largest portion of your budget. Guest count drives everything, and we unpack how even small changes in numbers can dramatically shift the overall spend. From there, we walk through the real costs of celebrants, photographers, videographers, entertainment, and all the moving parts that make up a well-produced wedding.

We also chat about the importance of budgeting with the top end in mind. Starting with the lowest quote will almost always lead to disappointment or overwhelm later. Instead, we talk about how to build a budget that gives you breathing room while still protecting the elements that matter most. And yes—we share our honest thoughts on videography (spoiler: it’s the number-one regret couples have when they don’t book it).

Throughout the conversation, we highlight where there’s flexibility—like florals and stationery—and where it’s worth investing in experience and expertise. We also touch on the often-overlooked value of a wedding planner… not just for logistics, but for strategy, budget management, and making sure your decisions align with your vision.

If you’re starting to plan a wedding in this price range, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to make decisions without the overwhelm. It’s a practical, grounded look at what 100K can deliver—and how to make sure you’re spending with intention rather than impulse.

For a deeper breakdown of wedding costs and real examples, check out Mel's recent blog post: https://mellyrain.com.au/2025/11/26/the-100k-wedding-what-it-actually-gets-you-and-where-the-money-really-goes/

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

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About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

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