Olivia Burrows' Top Wedding Day Tips

Where did you get your wedding inspiration from?

We really wanted our wedding to have a European, vacation feel. I found the majority of my inspiration from magazines, social media and industry leaders.

In terms of aesthetics, I really wanted to achieve a timeless, airy and elegant feel with a nod to Italian artistry. The wedding property itself is colourful with hues of rendered pink and blues and so I wanted every other piece of styling to be classic, white and minimal to allow the venue to shine. I then wanted there to be a shift to a sophisticated night-luxe / glitz and glam aesthetic in the evening.

And in terms of the experience, having an interstate wedding meant we really wanted tocreate a specific ambiance that allowed our guests to feel relaxed and in “holiday-mode” throughout the entire duration of our wedding weekend.

Did you feel an added pressure with your wedding becoming so viral on social media?

I have to admit that I did feel a little bit of pressure because I had documented our wedding journey on my socials for months, however it didn’t impact my decisions. Lockie and I were both extremely set on doing things our way and not being influenced by external opinions.

Through documenting my journey on social media, I have found a new passion for content creation within the events space which is how my new company, Olivia & Living was born. I am so excited to be offering premium content creation services for events, including: weddings, engagements and corporate, during a time where many brides are searching for a credible wedding day content creator.

Wedding prep is almost like a full time job in itself – do you have any advice for those trying to balance normal life and wedding mania?

It really is, especially if you have decided to be your own wedding planner. I think having designated days to complete your research and admin tasks is really helpful.

Excel was my best friend and where I documented everything from timelines, to finances, to meeting notes. Set yourself up with a solid template prior to the commencement of your planning. Ultimately, I absolutely love planning and coordinating events so I did find this process extremely enjoyable for the majority of the time.

9. What are your thoughts on a change of shoes for the day?

I’m all for it! Whether it’s for a different look or for comfort, I highly recommend it.

We decided on a shoe change as I find great joy in styling different pieces together and creating new looks, and so I simply couldn’t help myself. As soon as I decided on my second dress, I knew I wanted my bridesmaids to share the experience with me. They all had the choice of a Shona Joy mini dress in cream, as I felt this really aligned with the evening glam / night luxe style I was going for, and the dresses were also extremely comfortable and perfect for dancing in. To tie their entire reception look together, the bridesmaids also wore their chosen pair of crystal earrings. It definitely transformed the vibe from airy and elegant to glitz and glam.