The dedicated de-stresser, spreadsheet-obsesser and dress-floofer for fun-seeking couples like you who want a wedding outside the big city.

I’m here to make sure your day includes all the stuff you love, is as original as you two, and goes off without a hitch (well, except yours!).
 
Consider me head of ‘smooth sailing’. Like the Park Ranger who knows Yogi could be lurking in the shadows ready to steal our picnic baskets at any moment… In the lead-up to your wedding, right up until your ‘I do’s, I’m ready to act (and always bring snacks). 
 
Pop the champers, lovers. This is about to get fun!

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU TWO!
 

You’re engaged! *Throws confetti* – Firstly, I want all the juicy deets. Secondly, I also want you to stay floatin’ around in that love bubble longer (you two look so cute in there!).
 

Let me guess. You started to plan your wedding. “It’ll be easy!” You said.  “Cheaper too, right?” Spooning the froth off your cappuccino. “Stacey planned hers. How hard can it be?” Swiftly daydreaming of rolling hills, shimmying into  THAT get-up and watching the sun melt into a hazy horizon with your love.
 

Naturally, you began Googling. Reading reviews about vendors. Enquiring. Asking your partner for their thoughts. Making lists. *Takes breath* Following 437 Instagram accounts. Scrolling for what feels like years. And now your inbox is exploding with questions from vendors. But you don’t have the answers. So, you’re left elbow-deep in a tub of Ben & Jerry’s just to numb the stress. 

So, somewhere along the way, you found me. Welcome! I’m here to help (and get you back to bouncing around in your love bubble).

SPOILER

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PLANNING YOUR OWN 

WEDDING GETS STRESSFUL – FAST

Consider us your happily ever after! 

Replacing confusion, overwhelm and anxiety with excitement,  certainty and heart-eyes. Here comes your picturesque dream day. With a sweet lead-up that feels less hot mess, and more hot damn!

CHILL. SIGNATURE TO YOU. SHOULD-FREE.

MELANIE JAMES - MELLYRAIN EVENTS FOUNDER
 

Hey, lovers! I’m that person in the group who, if you say, “let’s plan a girls’ trip!” – I return 10 mins later with a full itinerary and bookings secured in secret places.

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I’m also that person who helps fun-seeking couples like you bring your rule-breaking dream day to life, so it doesn’t become a second full-time job. #nothanks!

I’m a sucker for luxe countryside weddings. There’s something magical about getting hitched hillside. Signing certificates at sunset. Dancing under the stars in regional Victoria… 

My love story with weddings began in 2017. My bro was planning his wedding on our Shepparton family property. Buuut he had no idea how to turn vision into reality. Not to mention styling, coordinating and putting it all together on the day when he wanted to be sipping mid-morning whiskey on the rocks with friends instead! 

SARAH & MATT

“Melanie was invaluable in the lead-up to the wedding. Using her significant experience and knowledge to take the stress out. We couldn’t have hoped for a better wedding!”

AMY & BRANDON

“I was blown away by the level of detail Melanie goes into while working on your wedding. ”

NICOLE & JAMES

“Every meeting with Melanie was so informative. We were able to enjoy our day and all our guests and vendors commented on how relaxed we were!”

MAKE SURE YOUR DAY RUNS SMOOTHLY
 
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Your day will run as smooth as butter with all the important details covered *mmm... butter*

I can’t wait to hear all about you two, and help you create a rule-breaking wedding you’ll adore!