Cocktail Hour Chats

24/10/2025

INSPO // Australian Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists we just adore!

Overflowing with local talent we’ve just gone live with our  favourite wedding beauty pros!

These are folks coveted for their skills, enhancing each bride’s natural beauty with bespoke service and top-notch product. They are also a damn delight to be around (gotta have good vibes in the getting ready suite, trust us!)

Study it, save it, send it to your inner-circle – link in bio.

💋 But first, give it up for these icons 








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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

❤️ SHARE THIS POST by spreading the word is one of the best ways to help

❤️ DONATE ITEMS from the RMHC Wish List

❤️ DONATE directly to our 2025 Elopement + Fundraiser page

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

09/10/2025

I'm raising money for a cause close to my heart and would love your support.

10/07/2025

We've had a last-minute cancellation for bridal try-on on THIS SATURDAT at 9AM 🤍

We are usually booked out 2 months in advance!

Book now!

07/07/2025

Total small business feels 🫣🙌🥴🤪 where my small biz people?!

30% OFF STOREWIDE SALE ENDS TOMORROW 🎉🌈✨️🩷

27/03/2025

PSA for Mackay brides

Love & Lace Bridal Boutique has a spot open
Tomorrow!

If you’re still searching for the dress, this is one you’ll want to check out.

✨ Exciting News! ✨

We’ve just opened up a few more bridal try-on appointments for tomorrow! If your wedding is 12-14 months away, now is the perfect time to say YES to your dream dress.

Secure your spot before they’re gone—book your appointment now!

📅 Limited availability
💍 Find the one before the rush
👰 Perfect timing for stress-free alterations

DM us or call the LL Girls

27/03/2025

July and October brides this is your PSA

Just Smitten have had a styling date become available. If you’re still on the hunt, now’s the time to lock it in.

BIG NEWS!!!!

We now have 2 very popular dates available for 2025!