Phillip Island Wedding Planning & Venue Insights
Not Your Nan's Wedding Blog
We spill the tea (and sometimes the champagne).
This blog is where we share what it’s really like planning a wedding on Phillip Island. You’ll find practical advice from hosting weddings here year-round, spotlights on local vendors we know and trust, and the occasional opinion piece when something feels worth saying. Some posts are purely helpful, others are there to spark ideas or challenge the cookie-cutter approach to weddings. Everything is written with Phillip Island weddings in mind. The seasons, the travel, the logistics, and the people who make it work. If you’re planning, shortlisting, or fine-tuning, this is where we share what we’ve learned.
Vendor Spotlight: Kellie Eddy - Celebrant, Hype Queen & Love-Legaliser
Vendor Spotlight: Fia & René - Styling Dreams, One Bloom at a Time
Ceremony set up featuring arbour and florals set up by Fia and Rene at The billabong which is on site at The Shearing Shed on Phillip Island.
Big Love, Small Guest List: The Shearing Shed x The Micro Wedding Co
Food Truck Weddings at The Shearing Shed: A Fun, Flavour-Packed Way to Tie the Knot
10 Creative ways to add something blue to your wedding
It all begins with an idea.
7 Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Colour Palette
A Guide to Barn Weddings - and why to choose one for your wedding day
Accommodation on Phillip Island for your wedding weekend.
Maid of Honor Duties: Your Official Guide to Being the Bride’s Right-Hand Legend
Top 10 Honeymoon Locations – Jet-Set or Stay Local?
10 Romantic weekend getaway locations
Vendor Spotlight: Lisa-Anne: Celebrant, Vibe-Bringer & Rule-Breaker
Vendor Spotlight: Morrie & Maisie - Flowers with Heart (and Zero Finger Pricks)
Top 20 Wedding Songs for Your First Dance
Why a Dedicated Wedding Venue is the Real MVP
Why a Dedicated Wedding Venue is the Real MVP
From First Look to Last Drinks: What a Wedding Day Actually Feels Like at The Shearing Shed
It all begins with an idea.
Cocktails, Canapés & Chaos: What’s Included When You Book The Shearing Shed
The 5 Biggest Wedding Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them Like a Pro)
It all begins with an idea.