Cocktail Hour Chats

15/11/2025

Some behind-the-scenes magic from our recent Elopement + Fundraiser 2025, where together we’ve raised over $35,000 for .

An incredible day
An incredible team
An incredible cause

Our next elopement is locked in for October 2026.

DM to join the waitlist

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03/11/2025

21/10/2025

Such an incredible team lots of generous and great cause 🩷🩷🩷

14/10/2025

🎅🏼 SANTA PAWS BOOKINGS SOLD OUT! 🎄

EDIT: Santa Paws Bookings are now SOLD OUT. Head to the link below to get your email on the waitlist, should any tickets become available.

Santa Paws 2025 bookings are now officially open to the public!

Coffee+Hops is back behind the camera to capture Mackay’s most festive (and furry!) Christmas tradition — all while raising funds for RSPCA Mackay 💚

📅 Event Dates:
Saturday 8th November (afternoon sessions)
Sunday 9th November (morning sessions)

📍 Location: Happy Paws Happy Hearts Building, RSPCA Mackay

🎟️ Book your session now:
https://coffeeandhops.com/shop/p/santa-paws-2025

Each session includes:
✨ A festive photo with your pet (and Santa!)
📸 One professional digital image
💚 100% of proceeds donated directly to RSPCA Mackay

Spots are very limited and always sell out fast — so don’t wait!
Let’s make this the merriest, waggiest weekend of the year 🐶🎁

14/10/2025

12/10/2025

A huge thank you to everyone that was involved and made it happen 🩷🩷

That’s a wrap on our 3rd Annual Elopement + Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia and what an absolute vibe it was!

There were tears, champagne towers, love letters, and a whole lot of fun. The drinks were flowing, and our Cocktail Hour Chats Video Guestbook was overflowing with heartfelt messages.

Our first couple’s ring security absolutely stole the show their kids were magic and made it all official in the sweetest way.

For our second couple, the first look was everything emotional and complete with their dachshund proudly giving his “paw of approval.”

This year we raised over $10,000, bringing our grand total to $35,000+ raised in just three years all supporting families who need it most.

To every couple, vendor, volunteer who showed up, gave back and poured their heart into this cause we can’t thank you enough.

Mackay & Whitsundays Elopements
Say I Do Celebrancy
Ceremonies at Forest Grove
Mantra Mackay
Lynelle Unedited Beauty
Wedding Excellence, By Tez
Cocktail Hour Chats
Coffee and Hops

If this is your vibe join us for our 2026 Elopement + Fundraiser click below

https://app.studioninja.co/contactform/hosted/0a800fc8-7eee-1584-817f-5cdebd3253cc/0a800fc8-806f-116c-8180-d20e90ff5dd9

10/10/2025

So honoured to be apart of this wonderful event!!

Your support means the world and helps us keep creating magic for RMHC. A huge thank you in advance

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❤️ DONATE directly to our 2025 Elopement + Fundraiser page

https://nafundraising.rmhc.org.au/s/4040/5635/e