Q+A: ROSE & DIPITEÉ EVENTS | CREATIVE WEDDING + EVENT PLANNER GOLD COAST QLD

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Creative Gold Coast wedding and event planner Rose & Dipiteè Events is not just your Wedding Planner, they can be involved as little or as much as you require. "We are the experts with local connections to bring your Wedding dreams to life." Founder, Liz Testa says.

"We can help you with your ‘to do’ list, making sure nothing is overlooked in the early stages. As your big day draws nearer, we can help you pull everything together. An extra pair of hands at this point can allow you to feel more relaxed and confident."

Even though family and friends are often keen to be involved, sometimes it is easier to delegate certain jobs to a third party, although it’s great when they can be part of the celebration.

"We love a laugh and are there for you every step of the way. I personally have also been known to dress bride (those buttons can be tricky), supporting mothers and fathers of the couple, and sipping a champagne at the end of the day with the family!" Liz reflects.

how and when was Rose & Dipiteè events born? After 10 years as a Makeup Artist, combined with over 8 years in the Events Industry, Rose & Dipiteè was formed rather recently.

My passion for planning events started because of my performing career. I’ve organized entertainment for events and children’s stage shows. After working in a luxury hotel planning and executing events, I realized my passion for creating ‘once in a lifetime events’ in particular, Weddings. I decided to take the plunge and go out on my own with Rose & Dipiteè Events when I moved to the Gold Coast just over a year ago. I love to create rapport and close connection with my Brides, because after all, your Wedding Planner ends up being like your second hand throughout your journey up until the big day!

is there a story you would like to share from your experiences? I recently had friends tie the knot by eloping to a beautiful Island. Last minute the photographer cancelled. Imagine how stressful this was. After a tearful call, I was able to find another photographer and make the arrangements. I love helping people and seeing a happy bride and groom on the day is my motivation.

Her beautiful words will stay in my heart forever “You are a glorious angel sent down from above disguised as Wedding Planner”.

advice: Have that initial consultation with a Wedding Planner, even if you don’t think you want one. The meeting may open your eyes further to what is involved in planning a Wedding. Your Planner should feel as though you have been friends for years and understands your vision and works with you, not above you, so that you feel you can be truthful and say exactly what is on your mind and throw those wonderful crazy ideas out there and have your planner say YES LETS DO IT! You want to look for someone who will go above and beyond for you and treat your big day as if it were their own.

2020 predictions: Suspended features and tiny details are definitely continuing. In the pipeline are muted colour tone palettes. We are finding brides going for simple and elegant lines, paired with dramatic veils for that extra “wow” factor.

tell us about the best part about what you do: Pretty cliché, but honestly, I love the reaction of the bride and groom seeing all the months of planning the details come together on their wedding day. It is priceless and so heart-warming. I just love being able to be part of and create memories for the biggest day of a couple’s lives that they will cherish forever.