S06, E11: The man, the myth, the legend: Archibald the Celebrant
Release Date: 05/22/2026
S06, E11: The man, the myth, the legend: Archibald the Celebrant
Project Engaged
Welcome back to Project Engaged! Today, we are beyond excited to be chatting with a fellow "triple threat" vendor. Meet Archie, a Melbourne-based Celebrant, MC, and Saxophonist. He also provides this amazing service where he creates "wedding banter" videos, roaming around and interviewing guests during cocktail hour when they've hit that perfect two-to-three drink sweet spot We had the absolute best time swapping vendor war stories with Archie. We dive deep into pricing transparency, what couples should look out for, and we even compare notes on what it's like being on the other side of...
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S06, E10: Throwing the perfect pub wedding with Jules from Captain Melville
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We’re out of the studio and recording on location this week! Join us at "Melbourne’s oldest pub", Captain Melville (which is actually reverting back to its original name, Mac's Hotel, soon - aptly named, we think!). We’re chatting with functions manager Jules about why pub weddings are the perfect move if you just want to throw a massive, relaxed party with your fam and closest mates. Couples are definitely shifting away from stiff, formal venues and looking for spaces where they can just be comfortable and have a good time. Jules takes us behind the scenes of what a full pub buyout...
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S06, E09: We surveyed past wedding couples for our 100th episode!
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Welcome to our 100th episode of Project Engaged! We can't quite believe we've hit triple figures after starting this journey a few years ago, but here we are To celebrate this massive milestone, we decided to do something special and sent a completely anonymous survey out via the 'Gram where 33 couples responded about their big day. We asked them to give it to us warts and all - rating their expectations, sharing their biggest regrets, pointing out their worst stressors, and highlighting the absolute best decisions they made. But it's definitely not all doom and gloom! We also share...
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S06, E08: Kimberley Moore: the antidote to the boring wedding video
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On this episode, we are fueled by coffee and sugary donuts and we are so excited to sit down with Kimberly Moore! Kim is a Melbourne-based filmmaker who acts as the antidote to boring wedding videos by creating super high-energy, cinematic, and totally "cheese-free" films. If you are worried about feeling awkward in front of a camera, Kim has you covered. We chat about her strategies for "massaging the room" and how she lightly directs couples so they feel completely natural and look amazing. She also tells us why a truly great wedding video actually starts in pre-production. Kim shares...
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S06, E07: Chatting with The Wedding Painter
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Welcome back to Project Engaged! This week, we sit down with TikTok and Instagram sensation Rebekka Lord-Johnson aka The Wedding Painter! She is one of the most in-demand vendors in the country, known for transforming fleeting wedding moments into stunning, realistic canvases right before everyone's eyes. We dive right into Bek’s highly unconventional path to success, from dropping out of four different university courses to finally teaching herself how to paint during a three-month lockdown crash course. We also get the ultimate behind-the-scenes scoop on her strict live-painting logistics...
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S06, E06: All the small things
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In this episode, we're talking about "all the small things" that can have a big impact on your wedding day. While these little details might seem minor, they can actually make a massive impact on how your wedding day flows We share a few of our own crucial tips, but we didn’t stop there! We reached out to our massive wedding vendor community to bring you a goldmine of advice, covering everything from avoiding TikTok trends to dance-floor outfit changes. Grab your notes app, because this episode is packed with valuable nuggets of wisdom to help you plan an authentic, stress-free...
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S06, E05: The realities of a wedding dance floor
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In this episode, we (Eddy and Aleks) dive into a topic that causes a lot of anxiety for couples: the intense pressure to host the "best dance floor ever"...! We break down the realities of what actually makes a dance floor heave, exploring the elements you can't control and the crucial things you can. What you CAN'T control: How guest dynamics, family drama, the weather, and even Grand Final day footy scores can impact the vibe. Navigating your guests' varied musical tastes, managing overplayed songs like "Mr. Brightside", and figuring out what to do with the "oldies" Dealing with bar...
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S06, E04: Throwing out the wedding rulebook with Jacinta from Champagne Electric
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Welcome to another episode of Project Engaged! We were very excited to sit down and chat with Jacinta from Champagne Electric about throwing out the wedding rulebook and prioritising your party's atmosphere over its aesthetic. Here is the breakdown of what was discussed: Host, don't perform Instead of staging a performance for social media content, couples should approach their wedding as if they are hosting a great dinner party (with a banging d-floor). The only actual legal requirement is a celebrant, so you are entirely free to throw out the rulebook and skip traditions (like public vows)...
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S06, E03: Navigating sound restrictions at your wedding venue
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We're back in episode 3 of season 6! In this episode, we tackle the unexciting but crucial topic of sound restrictions at your wedding venue. We chat about sometimes strict noise rules are becoming the norm due to complaints from neighbors in high-density areas and EPA limits in more regional locations (like the Yarra Valley). We break down the different forms these restrictions take, from mandatory in-house sound systems that may lack clarity to the dreaded "sound limiter" - a device that can cut the power if the volume gets too loud (eek!), potentially killing the vibe and even damaging...
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S06, E02: Our most commonly asked questions about wedding receptions
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In this episode of Project Engaged, we dive into the most commonly asked questions from couples about wedding receptions! We provide some advice on how couples can effectively brief their DJ on music tastes and genres, while discussing the nuances of handling guest requests (including saying no to The Nutbush, of course!). We also break down the absolute necessity of having a designated MC, share strategies for maximising dance floor time by working backward from the end of the night, and weigh in on whether adding a saxophone player to your DJ package is worth the investment (spoiler, it...
info_outlineWelcome back to Project Engaged! Today, we are beyond excited to be chatting with a fellow "triple threat" vendor. Meet Archie, a Melbourne-based Celebrant, MC, and Saxophonist.
He also provides this amazing service where he creates "wedding banter" videos, roaming around and interviewing guests during cocktail hour when they've hit that perfect two-to-three drink sweet spot
We had the absolute best time swapping vendor war stories with Archie. We dive deep into pricing transparency, what couples should look out for, and we even compare notes on what it's like being on the other side of the process as we plan our own upcoming weddings.
In this episode, we cover:
- How Archie transitioned from a "recovering" high school music teacher and band manager to a full-time wedding pro
- Why he quickly hung up his DJ headphones to focus strictly on playing the sax and delivering killer ceremonies
- The famous "Grandma Test"- what it is, and why your ceremony script needs to pass it
- Pro tips for keeping the vibe high and handling the dreaded "dance floor circle"
- Some truly unhinged wedding stories, including marriage certificates blowing into a river, a serial-fainting bridesmaid and quite possibly the worst, microphone-dropping father-of-the-bride speech we've ever heard.
If you want a "young, fresh talent" (with a bit of extra mayo on top!), Archie is your guy!
We hope you enjoyed the episode us much as we did!
Eddy + Aleks xx