The Ones We Love
At The Barn On The Ridge we are a South Coast DIY wedding venue and we encourage you to create a one of a kind wedding that is completely your own.
We are excited to be working with a talented and creative range of South Coast wedding vendors who collectively offer all of the bits and pieces, large and small, to make your day special.
As it is YOUR wedding, you are by no means obligated to hire any or all of our preferred suppliers. However if you’re looking for suggestions, we would happily recommend the vendors below as people and professionals.
These are the ones we love.
Stylists & Hire
The Wedding & Event Creators
With a range of services from partial or full wedding planning, styling and decor hire along with on-the-day set up and coordination, a package can be tailored to suit your budget and needs; turning your vision into something incredible! Their local knowledge of your South Coast DIY wedding venue and local vendors means you will receive helpful advice along the way. Their belief is that your wedding day should be filled with love, joy and good memories, so everything possible is done to take the stress out of it!
Hoorah Events
A creative powerhouse of wedding planning, styling, coordination. What floats our boat is transforming visions into reality, creating great spaces, killer parties and unforgettable events… all packed with inspired style. We are big believers that LOVE is LOVE and pride ourselves in celebrating all LOVE.
Our services range from event design, in-house custom build, styling consultation, graphics, floral design, lighting, event planning through to complete event coordination. We have you covered, so all you have to do is kick back and enjoy the good vibes.
Style Studio Event Hire
Style Studio Event Hire is here for the party planners, corporate shindigs and loved up humans getting married! Whether you're a DIY bride or prefer some styled assistance we have a huge collection of hire items here at your fingertips. From lounges, chairs, rugs, cushions, chalkboards, table decor, backdrops and much more; to make your event truly special.
Honeybee Planners
Honeybee Planners cover a wide range of services within the hospitality and events industry. From being your wedding planner, and coordinating to an event organiser, we offer various services.
Our team loves bringing stunning weddings, events and parties to life on the South Coast of NSW.
With over ten years in the events industry, Honeybee Planners can provide helpful advice along the way, supporting you in finding the ideal combination of vendors and managing all your event details on the day.
Two Wild Hearts
With over 5 years of experience in the wedding industry, Emily and her team have helped countless couples express their unique style and vision through personalised florals and event styling. We take pride in our attention to detail, premium products, and exceptional customer care, making sure that every step of the planning process is relaxed, exciting, and stress-free.
So, whether you're in the early stages of planning or just need the finishing touches to perfect your vision, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Trust us to make your wedding dreams a reality with care, understanding, and impeccable attention to detail.
Upon A Star
Upon A Star Events specialises in planning the finer details of your wedding – from finding the perfect mix of vendors, to budget and timeline management and the execution of all your event elements on the day.
Offering a range of packages, we will help to organise your South Coast wedding with confidence and allow you to feel at ease throughout the process and on your big day!
We'd love to help you plan a wedding that you and your guests will be talking about for years to come!
South Coast Party Hire
A multidimensional event hire company creating memorable experiences through event infrastructure, finishings and support.
For over a decade, our experienced and friendly team has serviced the South Coast and beyond to help our clients create exceptional events.
Our team go beyond the simple hiring of products – we believe in offering a full, end-to-end style of service.
We don’t believe in simply hiring equipment and wishing you the best. We proudly and passionately ensure event success.
South Coast Tipis
We are three Coal Coast guys with a dream to showcase the natural beauty of our home the South Coast and the region's artisans, producers and locations for your unique event. The inspiration for South Coast Tipis comes from our own Scottish Highland tipi wedding and we have dreamt of bringing this unique, sustainable event space to Australia ever since. We are here to help you imagine and create your bespoke event and we will work with you through every step of the way.
Be sure to ask about special Barn pricing <3
Shoalhaven Party Hire
Shoalhaven Event & Party Hire is a family run business operating from South Nowra on the visually stunning South Coast of New South Wales.
Our extremely experienced events team, with director Peter Howe at the helm, has provided many exceptional weddings, events and specialized functions for the entire South Coast and Illawarra Region.
Photographers
Kristie Carrick Photography
To all of the lovers, best friends, soul mates and sweethearts
My goal is to take wedding photos that make your heart glow. I want to capture that single happy tear in your loved one’s eye that will speak for years to come. Like fingerprints, no two smiles are the same and I’m there to capture the curves and contours of those you never want to forget.
My approach is laidback and semi-documentary style, with a smidge of guidance where needed. When you choose me as a wedding photographer you choose love behind your lens.
Based in Sydney, I will follow your love story wherever it takes you.
Rachael Tagg
Rachael is an Australian photographer using a documentary style approach to capture milestones and moments.
She's a storyteller at heart. Capturing beautiful photographs from the South Coast, and across the globe.
'A great photograph is created through forming a connection to the subject, whilst possessing an innate skill to see the moment and an ability to put those in front of the camera at ease.'
MattAshton Photography
Matt is a South Coast NSW based wedding photographer. "To put it simply, I think your story is worth telling! I want to capture who you are & honestly, to capture those natural, spontaneous and REAL moments is all that matters.
I'm not about making you look all stiff, posed and smile straight down the camera. I love to capture the moments that you are laughing so hard you snort or you start to cry happy tears. I want you to dance, move and remember the exact moment in time you are in”
Mackenzie James Images
'This place is my home, business and one that I know is pure magic. I would love the chance to share and capture such a special day in your life, here in this wonderful space.'
Shooting exclusively in his backyard, Mack wants you to feel empowered knowing your love is making the world a better place.
Included in each photography package is a
donation to your choice of one of three
registered charities.
Captured by Kate
A South Coast wedding photographer who’s aim is to capture your love story truthfully by photographing organic and naturally occurring moments as they unfold on your wedding day. Here to capture all the real stuff- the warm welcoming hugs from family and friends, the laughs, the huge beaming smiles from everyone and the subtle yet intimate moments between my couples. My approach is extremely laid back so just be prepared for a fun and totally relaxed vibe on your wedding day.
Samuel White
I love documenting weddings; capturing every moment as it unfolds. I believe wedding photography should be unobtrusive, not staged and uncomfortable.
I love meeting new people and preserving memories. My aim is to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera. I like to guide people through their sessions and I avoid the awkward posing. I like to shoot candid, authentic moments so when you get your gallery back they reflect you.
Mitch Pohl
Featuring in countless Hello May blog posts, Mitch is a talented and creative south coast local.
"To me, weddings are without a doubt one of the most beautiful moments in life. I put my heart and soul into wedding photography because I know that the celebration of love through the act of marriage is one of the most wonderful things that one can ever experience. As such, being chosen to be a part of someone’s wedding is an absolute honour".
Lea & Lens Photography
Lea is a South Coast wedding photographer and adventure addict who will jump at any opportunity to chase an adventure.
She is a lifelong photographer who feels fortunate to have crafted a career from her passion; to capture moments in time that will tell a story.
Lea loves love. The smiles, the sideways glances, the touches of a hand. It is the little details that she wants to capture for you on your wedding day allowing you to re-live the love and emotions felt just by looking at a photo.
Videographers
Somethings Wild
RAW, NATURAL, REAL MOMENTS IN TIME.
We are a creative and energetic photography/videography team focusing on capturing raw, wild and dreamy memories.
Our goal is to create wedding films and images which tell your love story in a genuine, cinematic and emotive way without being too cheesy!
Velvet Wattle
Tom is the creative photographer/videographer behind Velvet Wattle Weddings.
Based on the South Coast, he is guaranteed to capture the love, laughter and joy experienced on your special day.
And the best part? You get to relive it over, and over again!
Get in touch, we promise you won't be dissappointed.
GCC Visuals
We are Gianne and Angela, a CREATIVE couple who have a passion in storytelling. We love to evoke emotions through our videos and photos and we thirst to create FILMS that are personal and meaningful. Capturing the most candid laughter, tears, and joy as your special day transpires is our primary goal. We aspire that your day be the best day of your life and we are forever committed to ensuring that.
We are based in Shoalhaven, South Coast of NSW.
TwoFolk Filkms
Our passion is to create films that capture the uniqueness of the folks within them. We are for those who love adventure and seeking new experiences. As a small team of professional wedding videographers & editors, our goal is to tell stories in a way that is unique and tailored to each couple we work with. We simply see your wedding day as a celebration of you and everything you love. For us, it’s the perfect opportunity to tell your beautiful love story with the best wedding video possible.
Dion Cario Films
Whether your wedding celebration is an elegant soiree with your nearest and dearest or an epic party in a paddock, I want my couples to know I truly care about creating films full of life, energy and care.
As a South Coast local my work has been featured amongst the best wedding filmmakers from across the globe and I'm inspired to craft authentic story-driven films for the laid-back couples who dare to do it their way. Your story doesn't have to be perfect as the best stories often aren't, it just has to be real. Capturing all the best moments is a given but ultimately, I want to create films that are uniquely you and without compromise.
Heart And The Sea
We are storytellers!
Full time photographers and filmmakers that believe in natural, heartfelt, honest unscripted REAL LOVE.
We like to document scenes evolving naturally and spontaneously.
We love to capture true and authentic emotion that is joyful, fun, quirky,loving, soft, quiet and above all honest to who you are.
We are not about stiff awkward poses, we like to keep things
REAL and make it MEANINGFUL.
Florals
Muscari
Located on the South Coast of NSW, Muscari is a personalised and professional wedding florist, with a passion to source the most beautiful and unique flowers, for each individual bride and groom. The adventure and excitement of destination weddings on the beautiful South Coast is what makes Muscari shine, so get in touch, and let us know when you and your sweetheart are planning for your special day.
Meander Studio
Meander Studio is a creative practice thoughtfully approaching each brief to create unique arrangements and installations tailored to every couple.
We strive to enhance the immersive experience of your special day, creating florals that bring joy and lasting memories.
Located on the South Coast, NSW.
Ulladulla Florist
Ulladulla Florist is conveniently located in the heart of town, and is so much more than just a flower shop!
Molly is a real life flower fairy who loves nothing more than to work her magic with the most beautiful fresh and dried blooms.
Check our her socials, or better, go and watch her creating magic in real life in her beautiful shop front.
Kiruna Farm
Kiruna Farm is a small flower farm located just minutes down the road from The Barn on the Ridge offering local, seasonal flowers grown using regenerative practices. We love to work with couples to create unique floral solutions.
We supply small-scale and DIY events with floral design elements, bulk flowers for DIY arranging or a combination of the two. We are also very happy to work with your florist of choice. Speak to us about sourcing flowers for your special day.
She Follows Floral
With over 6 years experience in the floristry industry, Dani from She Follows Floral Design has found her niche, her style, her magic and she creates modern, romantic, sophisticated, elegant wedding and event florals with an edgy flare. Using the most beautiful, intentional and impactful floral ingredients.
We absolutely can't wait to create magical florals for you on your wedding day!
Caterers
Rabbit & Co.
Rabbit & Co's inspiration comes from the beauty and freshness of the South Coast. We source local, fresh and organic produce to cater your function anywhere from Wollongong to the Highlands to Tilba Tilba. Only employing experienced Chefs means we deliver exceptional cuisine right to your table. Baking breads and pastry from scratch means everything from Rabbit & Co is made with love.
Gwylo Catering
Without question some of the most delicious food we've ever had the pleasure of enjoying came from the the talented man behind Gwylo Catering (if you don't believe us, book a table at Gwylo, Mollymoo)
"The south coast has an abundance of amazing produce and strong harmonious relationships with local farmers ensure we keep the distance from paddock to plate to a minimum. We are lucky enough to have killer seafood, organically farmed livestock and sustainably grown produce right at our doorstep."
Garnish Creative
At Garnish we take a personal approach to every wedding, with delicious, locally-sourced food tailored to you and your guests, and professional, friendly service.
Our food is fresh and full of flavour, using a wonderful array of high-quality ingredients and local produce – from the herbs grown in our own kitchen garden to the fresh seafood and succulent free range meats from our surrounding coastline and farms.
During your wedding, you and your guests will be delighted with both the quality and quantity of food as well as the professional, attentive service delivered by our staff.
Season & Savour
Season & Savour is a fresh South Coast caterer providing restaurant-quality dining experiences, for your wedding celebration, milestone event or special occasion.
Tailored menus featuring the best seasonal produce of our region - from both land and sea - are at the heart of what we do. We focus on dishes with classic flavours, served in a contemporary style.
We deliver unique experiences and create unforgettable memories for the family and loved ones gathered at your table. For us, hospitality is everything.
Clockwork Catering
Situated on the shores of beautiful Jervis Bay, Clockwork Catering provides exquisite food for weddings or any special occasion.
With a combination of 25 years in the industry, Clockwork staff are a dynamic and creative team who each specialise in what they do. From our informative Booking Consultants to our creative cooking team and dedicated event staff, we all bring that little something extra to ensure that your special occasion is everything you want it to be.
On Wheels
Wandering Woodfire Oven
Wes and Mary Murphy are the creators of Wandering Woodfire Oven, a mobile pizza business that has been running on the South Coast for over 10 years. With menus that focus on using fresh local ingredients to create a combination of flavours that are second to none, Wandering Woodfire is a simple and fun way to cater your special day!
Grind & Graze Co
Coffee + Cocktails + Food - three of lifes greatest pleasures <3
Our gorgeous little coffee cart is perfect for post dinner coffee service or that much needed caffeine hit at your recovery brekkie!
Also included in our offerings are affordable bartending services - whether you're wanting champagne on arrival, simple beer, wine + bubbles or cocktail service, we tailor packages to suit your needs!
And finally, we've got all of your grazing needs covered, including grazing tables, grazing platters and brunch grazing options - lets chat!
Get in The Q
Think BBQ - slow cooked meats, crab boil, mouth watering salads made using the freshest local ingredients!
Get in the Q is quite possibly the coolest BBQ on wheels you have ever seen. A 36" smoker built on the back of a 1952 GMC 9600 Chevy blue flame truck.
We bring event catering to a whole new level.
OysterLife
OysterLife brings you the freshest Oysters on the South Coast, from the pristine waters of the Clyde River. Their goal is to celebrate oysters, protect the environment, and build a thriving oyster growing community. Supplying top restaurants Australia wide, we are lucky to have Jase and his team just down the road.
From the river to your plate, a beautiful Oyster bar is a hit with a glass of bubbly on your big day!
Bar Service
Hello Margy Caravan
Hello Margy is the life of the party!
This vintage caravan has heads turning wherever she goes. She’s charming, she’s elegant and she’s got gumption – everything you need for your next special event.
Whether you want Margy herself, the outdoor bar or just our wonderful bar staff, we've got you sorted!
Henry Clive
Meet your Caravan and Wedding bar
Henry Clive - a vintage caravan bar that oozes elegance and class. Based on the South Coast, Henry Clive evokes a sense of refinement and sophistication that all your guests will be swooning over. But don’t be fooled, underneath Henry Clive’s dapper appearance is a van that loves to get the party started!
Henry Clive specialises in providing wedding bars, delicious cocktails, exceptional customer service and a unique experience like no other.
The Kombi Keg
Our beautifully restored 1971 Low Light Kombi is a versatile mobile tap bar capable of pouring kegs of beer, cider, wine, cocktails and soft drinks.
You can hire the Kombi just on its own, or we can take care of all your bar needs. Working with you, we will put together a drinks package to suit any occasion and along with our props and styling, we can create a cozy area complete with pallet bar, festoon lighting, tables, chairs, picnic rugs, cushions, garden games and large marquee lights.
Meet Mabel
Meet Mabel Vintage Caravan Bar prides herself on being professional, fun and a statement piece at your next event!
Mabel is my great grandmother’s name that in Latin means beautiful & loveable, and that she is. We service all kinds of events within the Shoalhaven, NSW South Coast and surrounds, including your wedding, party, celebration, business functions or promotional event.
The Tipsy Trotter
The Tipsy Trotter; we bring the bar to wherever you are!
Our gorgeous 1988 converted horse float allows us to transform any location into a lively, and vibrant experience. We customise packages to suit your event and budget and operate a 6 tap commercial ice bank system which is customisable to every client's drink request!
Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or any occasion, our bar is the perfect addition
The Frisky Filly
The Frisky Filly is a renovated retro horse float transformed into a mobile cocktail bar serving Beer, Wine, Bubbles and Cocktails of your choice. You supply the ingredients and we supply the bar, the glassware and the RSA bar staff.
The Frisky Filly is available for hire on the NSW South Coast and is perfect for your wedding, party or event. Located in Jervis Bay, however our Filly loves a good gallop and is happy to travel.
The Drinks Man
The Drinks Man (Formerly Bomaderry Cellars) is your go-to expert for beverage services .
At The Drinks Man, we are dedicated to making your wedding or event planning as seamless as possible. We pride ourselves in providing personalised, no obligation quotes, ensuring you have the perfect selection of drinks for your celebration, and a generous 'buy back' system for any leftover alcohol! We're here to assist you every step of the way, offering expert advice and support to make this aspect of your planning stress-free!
Something Sweet
Sweet Art Celebrations
Sweet Art Celebrations is a local bespoke cake business based on the South Coast of NSW.
Born from a love of baking and decorating cakes for family and friends, this business naturally evolved into custom cakes for all occasions!
Baked from scratch using only high quality ingredients, Sweet Art Celebrations will create your dream wedding cake and deliver it directly to The Barn!
Scoops Gelato Bike
Scoops is the newest gelato bike on the block.
Fun, stylish and ready to roll in to any event on the South Coast!
Offering packages to suit any ceremony & reception size with the most delicious locally sourced gelato!
Contact us today and give your wedding that extra little something. Its all in the details.
Willow & George
Willow and George offers a boutique approach to beautifully baked goods and stylised centerpieces for your events, we are proud to offer personal bespoke designs with our modern, organic style. For clientele that aren't looking to recreate a cookie-cutter cake design found online.
"We love creating for our clients, and focusing on all the beautiful intricate details our art holds"
Celebrants
Modern Rituals by Kiah
Kiah is an ex-fashion stylist and event planner who would LOVE to marry you!
She wants to make your day unique, special and completely yours. Whether you want it short and sweet with just the minimum vows; long and romantic or something simple an fun. Every couple is different and your ceremony should be a reflection of the two of you.
Married by Todd
Young, fun & relaxed South Coast celebrant.
Todd became a marriage celebrant so he could marry some friends that couldn’t find a celebrant that matched their vibe. He loved it so much that he has continued to marry loads of awesome couples that don't want a stock standard celebrant.
Todd believe's a wedding ceremony should never be boring or awkward and uses his 20 years of performance experience to ensure the good vibes kick off from the moment your guests arrive.
Rene Civil Celebrant
With over 10 years experience in the wedding industry I create ceremonies that are personalised, light-hearted and fun!
Yes, I am all about giving you and your guests a ceremony that will have smiles, laughs, a bit of banter, happy tears and of course show the type of love you and your partner have.
As part of my service, I like to meet with you, discuss ideas, assist you with signing your legal paperwork and hear about your love story to ensure your ceremony is completely unique!
Married by Mandi
Mandi is an energetic, adventure-seeking, animal loving, travel enthusiast, who also happens to love LOVE!
She’d love nothing more than to explore your unique journey and co-create a ceremony that reflects your story in whatever creative, unconventional, fun way that you want it to be told. Guaranteed to have your guests laughing one minute and crying the next!
Get in touch and meet up in person, or why not have a wine together over Zoom.
Chris Bragg Celebrant
Chris is the epitome of a celebrant who seamlessly blends professionalism with a vibrant, easy-going spirit and is not afraid of a good laugh! With a knack for infusing joy into every ceremony, Chris crafts bespoke experiences that reflect the unique essence of each couple. His charismatic approach ensures a relaxed atmosphere making sure that couples are supported and relaxed through the entire process making your experience enjoyable from start to finish.
You can count on Chris to infuse your wedding with the perfect balance of warmth, laughter, and a touch of magic, creating a ceremony that truly speaks to your love story.
Konnubials by Kiki
"Becoming a wedding celebrant was the best decision I made in my colourful career! I realised over time that I need two things to make my world go round - love and connection. I get access to both of those things during the "meeting and marrying" part of my job. Lucky gal! I am an extrovert for the most part, so connecting with people charges my batteries - it literally gives me life! I am also a sucker for a romance of any kind, and love a good storytelling session!
Here's to all of those stories left to be told - I can't wait to hear them, I can't wait to tell them and I can't wait to meet you!"
Carolyn Morey
I love being a celebrant because I love making people happy and giving them choices.
With over 10 years of experience as a celebrant, I will make sure that your wedding is well planned, reflects you as a couple and runs like clockwork.
I am down to earth, fun, and a well organised celebrant and I can create a unique ceremony, just the way you want it.
As a south coast local, living only 35 minutes away from the Barn on the Ridge, a practice prior to the wedding day is no trouble at all, at no extra cost.
I look forward to making your wedding dreams! come true.
Coastal Ceremonies
The part of my job that I love the most is meeting with clients and listening to their stories, memories, dreams and plans. It is all the behind the scenes information that I receive from my clients that allows me to write the perfect ceremony and help you write your personal vows. Allowing your guests to hear how you first met. Was it a nervous swipe to the right or a drunken glance across the bar that started it all. What happened on your first date and why you absolutely cannot do life without your partner. But let’s be real…there 's also the juicy bits that turn a good ceremony into a great one.
Stationery
Bridal Wear
Pearl Button Bridal
Pearl Button is the love child of designer Dinah Mitchell, whose creative vision is inspired by vintage design, couture and environment.
With an ethical and sustainable mission, Dinah creates extraordinary wedding gowns using beautiful techniques and fabrics. She encourages her brides to come and visit the studio to experience the beauty of the South Coast, the inspiration for Dinah’s designs.
South Coast Brides
South Coast Brides have created a premier wedding and formal wear destination. Offering authentic, supportive and knowledgeable service to all women, all bodies, all ages, all styles. Their relaxed and positive space will help you feel completely at ease in the pursuit of your perfect gown.
Hair & Makeup
Alyce Apps Make Up
With over 11 years experience in the industry, Alyce specialises in Wedding Makeup. Travelling mobile throughout the Shoalhaven and South Coast, she works closely with brides to make them look and feel their best on their special day.