BEHIND THE BRAND
CaraVan Morrison Mobile Bar Co.
CaraVan Morrison was born from a mix of creativity, a love for bringing people together by the previous owner and for us that matched exactly what we wanted and a bit of “why not give it a crack"?
We sat down with Sam & Shantelle to talk all things boozy parties & how their caravans can create the perfect setting for any wedding or event.
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1. CaraVan Morrison has such a unique vibe, how did the idea come to life, and what inspired the vintage caravan bar concept?
CaraVan Morrison was born from a mix of creativity, a love for bringing people together by the previous owner and for us that matched exactly what we wanted and a bit of “why not give it a crack?”. We loved the idea of continuing something that felt like more than just a bar something that became part of the atmosphere of an event. The vintage caravan concept ticked all the boxes for us: nostalgic, eye catching, and a total vibe. We wanted something that could roll into a paddock wedding a coastal venue , a sophisticated event and instantly lift the whole space and Morry was the beginning of that for them and us now.
2. Morry and Flo know how to get the party started, who are Morry and Flo, and how do their personalities shape the experience you create?
Morry is our original the classic. He’s got that timeless charm and suits just about any event, from weddings to big community days. Flo, on the other hand, is a little more rustic and playful she’s got that country edge and doesn’t mind getting her wheels dirty. Together, they give us the flexibility to create different vibes depending on the event, but both bring the same energy: fun, relaxed, and a bit of “this is going to be a good night.”
3. You have travelled across so many regions, from the South Coast to the Riverina and beyond, what has been your most memorable event or moment on the road?
It’s hard to pick just one because every event brings its own magic, but the moments that stick with us most are the ones where everything just clicks the music’s right, the drinks are flowing, and you can see people genuinely enjoying themselves. We’ve had weddings under the stars, big country celebrations, and events where complete strangers end up dancing together by the end of the night. Those are the moments we chase when the bar becomes more than just a bar, it becomes part of the memory.
4. Your brand blends vintage swag with sophistication, how did you develop that signature style, and what do you want guests to feel when they see your setup?
We’ve always been drawn to that mix of laid back country charm and a clean, polished finish. We didn’t want it to feel overdone or too “styled” just effortless, warm, and welcoming. When guests see our setup, we want them to feel like they can relax, grab a drink, and settle in for a good time. It’s about creating a space that feels fun but still special.
5. Who is behind the magic at CaraVan Morrison, tell us about the team that brings the party to life?
Behind the scenes, it’s us Sam and Shantelle along with a small but mighty crew who know how to read a crowd and keep things running smoothly. Everyone who works with us brings their own personality, but they all have the same goal: make sure people are looked after and having a great time. We’re big on creating a good atmosphere not just for guests, but for our team too because when the team’s having fun, it shows.
6. Looking back on your journey so far, what challenges have you overcome to grow CaraVan Morrison into the business it is today, and what is next for you?
Like most small businesses, there’s been plenty of trial and error , figuring out logistics, long travel days, big event setups, and learning as we go. But we’ve always backed ourselves and been willing to adapt. One of the biggest things has been growing without losing that personal touch.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to keep expanding what CaraVan Morrison mobile bars can offer whether that’s a couple of products, new experiences hire items, or just getting to more incredible locations. We’re always asking, “What’s next?” and then finding a way to make it happen or maybe i (Sam) just have too many ideas haha
Grand Matriarch Mobile Cocktail Bar
"I first became interested in distilling after reading about the Tasmanian Whiskey Trail. So I started learning how to distill and make vodka - we started small and grew from there".
We sat down with Coral from Grand Matriarch Mobile Cocktail Bar to talk all things boozy goodness and how their mobile cart can bring a bit too much fun to your wedding & event!
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1. What inspired you to start Grand Matriarch Distilling Company, and where did your passion for distilling begin?
I first became interested in distilling after reading about the Tasmanian Whiskey Trail. So I started learning how to distill and make vodka - we started small and grew from there
2.There's such a strong sense of story and identity behind your brand, what does the name "Grand Matriarch" represent to you?
It's a strong brand and as a woman I've always been interested in strong female monarchs throughout history ie Catherine the Great, Elizabeth First and Second.
3.Your mobile cocktail bar is a beautiful addition to weddings and events. What do you love most about bringing that experience directly to celebrations?
We make the entire experience seamless for our clients and they can sit back, relax and enjoy their wedding day where we do all the work
4. Running a distillery and offering event services must have its challenges. What keeps you motivated and driven?
I really enjoy running the distillery and we love doing events - having people love our product is very rewarding and keeps us going strong
5. When guests taste your spirits or experience your mobile bar at an event, what feeling or memory do you hope they walk away with?
That we delivered a great experience for them, they loved our product and it was a great event for guests
Poco Uno
This job is not for the faint hearted, you need grit, determination, a sh*t tonne of confidence in your own (and your teams) abilities & the strength to pack the van, unpack the van, pack the van, unpack the van…….!!!!!!
We sat down with Ash from Poco Uno to talk all things floristry, styling and running a fully fledged end-to-end Wedding & Event service business.
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1.What inspired you to start Poco Uno Event Stylist, and where did your love for creating nature inspired spaces begin?
Having been a professional singer for over 15 years, Poco Uno originally started out as a music offering. It serviced wedding clients & large corporate clients who were after entertainment for their events. During this time, I also owned a homewares brand of which had a retail shop in Narrabeen, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches where I’m born & raised. I started selling “market bunch” styles of blooms from the markets and one day, a local couple came in and asked if I would style their wedding and do their florals. As I'm a say yes now and sort it out later kind of person, I did just that, said yes and then died of worry for the next 12months thinking how I was actually going to pull this off. But I did, and it literally catapulted the business into a new offering by way of Wedding & Event floristry, styling, hire and so on, and it has just grown and grown and grown organically from there. Today we are a full service Wedding & Event business, kind of like a one-stop-shop for clients, so they only have to deal with one vendor, making life very stress free for them…..for me, maybe not so much ha!My love for nature and drawing on it as my inspiration for our arbours, florals & overall styling I believe started from my love & passion for plants. I was never really a “flowers” kind of girl, I loved plants, greenery, foliage, anything that was super textural and created movement & shape. When I first introduced florals into the business, we did primarily greenery jobs as I guess it drew in clients who also had that same love for greenery & foliage that I did. I only really started working with blooms when a client came to me with a very large budget to create a stunning dewy pastel floral wedding, I couldn’t say no. But my heart always goes back to greenery, plants, big branches. I just love how greenery can, not only transform a space entirely, it’s also super friendly on the budget and you can stretch that budget about 3 times further than with all blooms!
2. You focus on reconnecting people with the natural world through weddings and events why is that connection so important to you personally?
I’ve been working in the Wedding & Entertainment industry for almost 20 years now and I’ve seen some wild productions, like crazy budgets that to me is a little OTT. I think when you look at your surroundings of where you are holding your event or wedding, and you draw inspiration from that, you shouldn’t really have to “go all out” and spend thousands and thousands of dollars. If you can bring in elements of nature that already exist, you should then just be able to add additional touches that complement the existing natural landscape. Don't get me wrong, I love working with a client who has a big budget, but sometimes it’s not necessary and simple is more stylish. I just think we forget we live in one of the beautiful countries in the world, and if we drew on that as the foundation of the style, beautiful creations can be imagined and then turned into real life.
3. What do you love most about the moment when a client first walks into a space you’ve styled?
If I’m being honest, sometimes that’s the most nerve racking moment (ha!). I put so much of myself into my designs & creations that they can be very personal, but over the years I’ve learnt to take a step back, follow the brief, and deliver what the client wants. Seeing a client ecstatic over what we have created, after the many many many hours of planning & manual labour, it truly is a special moment. Like you can breathe again and take a moment to say, yep, I did that. This job is not for the faint hearted, you need grit, determination, a sh*t tonne of confidence in your own (and your teams) abilities & the strength to pack the van, unpack the van, pack the van, unpack the van…….!!!!!!
4. Running a creative business across Australia and worldwide must come with its challenges what keeps you motivated and driven?
Yes it does! It’s like everything in life, some days its amazing, other days you question yourself, but for me it all comes down to knowing that I work for myself and in that, I get up everyday and make choices that directly impact my life. I can decide what direction I want to go in, if I want to pivot & try something new or if I want to hone in on one creative area. I just enjoy the flexibility.The motivation and drive is something I'm unsure I’ll ever be able to explain. I can't stop, it’s hectic! Most of my mates and family members are constantly telling me to slow down but I love what I do and I know that I have the ability to say yes or no to job, and that in itself is something I have worked very very very hard to achieve.
5. If you had to describe the heart behind Poco Uno in just a few words, what would they be and why?
Unassuming, determined & organised. We’re not here to be best in show, or wave our flag over what we create & manage. Our goal is to provide a service to our clients, quietly working away in the background achieving an outcome that we are proud of and that we have had fun creating along the way. Poco Uno is the platform to many different things I do, so I like to keep quite and work behind the scenes, it works for me and the business and we pop up our heads up every now & again to say hey w’ere here.
Naturally Jek
"My passion is to capture emotion and connection. When you look at the photos I’ve taken, I want you to feel something......"
We sat down with Jekka from Naturally Jek to talk all things photography, her journey & how her business was created & has flourished over the years into what it is today.
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What first drew you to photography, and when did you realise it was the right path for you?
I've always been an artist. Before having kids, I exhibited portrait work in paint, charcoal, and graphite pencil. But once the little ones arrived, finding time in the studio became almost impossible, and I realised how much I missed having a creative outlet. My art has always centred around people—hands, faces, expression, emotion, connection—so when I began searching for a new medium that fit this season of life, my husband surprised me with a camera. The moment I held it, it just felt right, like it was meant to be. It was as if I had discovered a way to paint with light. I started by doing a bit of brand repping for companies, then experimented with taking photos for friends—and I fell completely in love. A few wedding shoots came along, and from there it all snowballed into the beautiful business I’m blessed to run today.
How did Naturally Jek Photography come to life, and how has your work evolved since you began photographing weddings?
Originally, Naturally Jek Photography began simply as Naturally Jek—a blog we created to share the journey of building our tiny house on a rural bush block in Tasmania. Through that little blog, brands began reaching out, asking me to photograph their products and stories.Around the same time, a good friend of mine—a professional photographer—went on maternity leave and asked if I could look after her clients while she was away. That opportunity became the platform that allowed me to establish myself as a “real” photography business. From there, I connected with other photographers who generously shared their artistry, referred clients from their overflow, and passed on knowledge and skills that shaped me into the photographer I am today. I officially launched in Cairns in 2018, then moved to Southeast Queensland when my daughter was born with a genetic condition that required cooler weather. We spent five years there, where Naturally Jek Photography truly grew into a luxe wedding and lifestyle brand, working with incredible clients, companies, and creatives. In 2025, we moved again—this time to the Far South Coast of New South Wales—to better support our daughter’s needs. It marked the second time I’ve had to rebuild Naturally Jek Photography from the ground up, but I couldn’t feel more excited or more overwhelmed (in the best way) by how warmly the community has embraced both my family and my business.
How would you describe your photography style, and what do you feel makes Naturally Jek Photography stand out?
My passion is to capture emotion and connection. When you look at the photos I’ve taken, I want you to feel something. With a background in social work—what I did before having children—I learned that people remember moments far more by how they felt than by what they saw. Emotion anchors memory.Because of that, my approach to photography is deeply experience-driven. I want to create sessions where clients feel joy, presence, and meaningful connection—whether that’s holding a grandparent close, knowing it may be one of the last times; kissing their newborn a hundred times over; or bringing the whole extended family together to play, laugh, and share energy. My aim is for people to walk away saying, “That was fun. That was amazing. I loved how I felt during that session.” That emotional experience is what sets me apart. I focus just as much on what it feels like to be photographed as I do on the final images—because when you see those photos later, I want you to remember the warmth of the moment, not just the picture itself. I’d describe my style as artistic, emotive, experiential, authentic, luxe yet deeply relational, and beautifully earthy.
What do you think couples are really looking for when they choose you as their photographer?
One of the biggest pieces of feedback I receive from couples—when I ask what drew them to my work or what stood out in their experience with me—is how deeply supported they felt. They often say I helped them navigate things they didn’t even know they needed to plan for. I can hold space, make decisions on the fly, adapt to changes, and guide them through the day with ease. They appreciate that I can support people who feel uncomfortable in front of the camera, work confidently with everyone from elderly grandparents to dads who’d rather be anywhere else, to energetic toddlers and tiny babies. They value my understanding of timing, light, and location, and the way I create a calm, confident, go-with-the-flow environment.Over and over, couples tell me that my experience gave them complete confidence throughout the whole process—and that, to me, is a testament to years and years of wholeheartedly loving this work.
How do you stay true to your brand while still pushing yourself creatively and exploring new ideas?
When I’ve mentored photographers in the past, there’s always an element of technical learning—workflow, process, equipment. But the truth is, the one thing you can’t teach is someone’s artistic eye. That innate way of seeing the world is what shapes a photographer’s signature style.For me, that creative lens has always been the thread that runs consistently through my work. Even when I look back at my earliest Naturally Jek images and compare them to my work today, there’s a distinct “Jek flavour” woven through it all. I can evolve—add new gear, explore new locations, experiment with different visual techniques—but the way I see people, light, and story remains uniquely mine. And that consistency is something I believe clients value deeply. When someone books Naturally Jek Photography, they want to be able to envision themselves in that world and trust the kind of imagery they’ll receive. That’s what I offer: a recognisable, reliable artistic signature. When you look through my work, that Naturally Jek flavour is there in every frame—warm, earthy, emotive.
What advice would you give couples who want to find a photographer who truly understands their vision?
If you find a photographer who truly understands your vision—and you can genuinely see yourself in their work—book them. Don’t sit on it or second-guess it. Securing the date is the first step in locking them in as your photographer.Then, bring your photographer on the journey with you. As a photographer, I absolutely love helping with timelines, scouting locations, answering questions, and offering guidance that brings more ease to your day. That support is part of the experience. And at the end of the day, trust. If you’ve booked someone with solid experience, they’ve photographed weddings countless times. They know what’s coming long before it happens—often more than you do, because for most couples, this is their first time.So trust them. Enjoy your day. And allow yourself to fully lean into the experience they’re there to create for you.
What’s next for Naturally Jek Photography? Any exciting projects or plans coming up?
Having been on the beautiful Sapphire Coast for only 11 months, I’m genuinely blown away by the support and love my business has already received. I’m still very much in the rebuilding stage, and looking ahead, I’d love to see more weddings come through the door. I’m absolutely loving the number of family sessions I’ve been photographing, so I’d love to continue that momentum—along with sprinkling in some creative shoots to keep the artistic fire burning. One area I’m eager to grow in is building stronger connections with local vendors. I’m really looking forward to what 2026 will bring, especially with several weddings already booked for next year. It excites me to step deeper into this community—to create, collaborate, and establish myself more firmly on the Sapphire Coast.
Mechanics Botanics
"I started Mechanic’s Botanics after my own wedding feeling inspired and ready......."
We sat down with Isabella from Mechanics Botanics to talk all things floristry, weddings & how her stunning business was created & continues to thrive in a heavily saturated & creative industry.
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What first drew you to floristry, and when did you know it was the right path for you?
I loved projects like sewing, painting, and making little miniatures as a kid so I always knew I wanted a hands-on job, and so I looked for the 'thing' that filled my need to create. I always loved flowers and eventually got myself into the industry. I knew it was the right path when I started working on weddings and loved the challenge of making flowers with a brief. I had to get to know the couples and what they imagined for their wedding, take that vision and create something in my unique way with love. It ticked all my boxes!
How did Mechanics Botanics come to life, and how has it changed since you started working in weddings?
I started Mechanic’s Botanics after my own wedding feeling inspired and ready, so I took an opportunity to open my flower shop and worked as a wedding florist on the side. Filling my wedding portfolio and slowly sharing photos of my own designs to new clients was building my name in the local scene. Now weddings are a big part of my business, and I have the privilege of working regularly with some outstanding venues and for really great couples, with an abundant year of events ahead!
How would you describe your style when it comes to wedding flowers, and what makes Mechanics Botanics stand out?
Our style is modern, loose, and creative. The high quality and class of our designs elevate big and small weddings, and our attention for detail makes our style distinct.
What do you think couples are really looking for when they choose to work with you?
A passionate and creative florist who is transparent, listens and respects your needs and is motivated to make something special for you. We work with an eye for detail and care so that every design is what you hoped for and more. I am living the dream working on weddings so I endeavour to make your flowers with passion, as if it was my own special day.
How do you stay true to your brand while still growing and trying new things creatively?
Working solo in a growing business is exciting and requires a lot of physical, creative and mental energy to keep the brand alive. Maintaining my health and penciling in down-time means I can stay centred in the Mechanic's Botanics style and take on new wedding ideas with energy and enthusiasm!
What tips would you give couples who want to find a florist that really gets their vision?
Show your florist as many photos as you can of your style. Show them colours, flowers, fabric, magazines.. anything that shows them your vision! Tell them what you like about your photos, or what you don't like. You can be specific! A good florist will show you how they can work with your style.
What’s next for Mechanics Botanics? Any exciting projects or plans you can share?
I have a full year of weddings ahead and I am so excited to get started. I’m looking forward to sharing what I am working on for so many wonderful couples.
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