UNVEILED: The Event is a wedding event with a difference.

With interactive installations, workshops, beauty bar, fashion, a Wedding Feast and more, this truly immersive experience is a showcase of everything the modern couple needs to plan the perfect celebration. It’s on today from 2pm to 6pm at the National Portrait Gallery.

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THE ATMOSPHERES

Step inside fully styled wedding installations created by some of our most talented suppliers and discover your dream style. In our five bespoke Wedding Atmospheres you can step inside your dream wedding with room styling, cakes, florals, invitations and more, all in the one place.

A little taste of what you can expect to find in the Garden atmosphere.

CLASSIC ROMANCE

A space where romance is celebrated in the most feminine of styles, featuring a soft palette with gold accents and vintage elements.

Stylist: Peta Rudd | Florist: Jamison Flowers | Stationery: Artforme Letterpress Studio | Cake: Ali King – Cakes, Desserts & Events

DRAMATIC

A dramatic concoction of emerald green, midnight blue and shimmering silver metal. Created for the couple who dare to be different.

Stylist: Barlens | Florist: Wren & Rabbit | Stationery: Poyo Studio | Cake: Cuppalini Cakes

GARDEN

Step into the garden and delight in fresh pinks and greens. This whimsical atmosphere brings the outside in, in the most beautiful and feminine way.

Stylist: Sweet Little Sunday | Florist: Moxom and Whitney | Stationery: Across the Forest | Cake: LuLu & Sis

MODERN LUXE

Think marble and metals with touches of green. This sophisticated and minimalist space is designed for the modern couple craving understated elegance.

Stylist: Show Pony Events | Florist: Peony N’ Pearl | Stationery: Allira’s Inklings | Cake: Forty Two Cakes

RUSTIC

Eclectic and effortless, this space combines organic and earthy textures to create a warm and inviting celebration. A refined twist on the traditional DIY trend.

Stylist: Willow House Weddings | Florist: Lilygrace Flowers | Stationery: Butters Creative | Cake: La Ombre Creations

HIGHLIGHTS

AMAZING VENDORS

Cake by Cuppalini

The crème de la crème of Canberra’s wedding industry are on show at UNVEILED: from stylists to cake creators, bridal couturiers to photographers, boutique caterers to stationers. Have a chat, pick up their wares, browse their past work, make a connection.

Find more information here. 

BEAUTY BAR

Bridal makeup by Jacqui Scott. Credit: GM Photographics via Instagram

Test drive some beautiful bridal looks from Makeup Artist Jacqui Scott and CMA students with products from Harlotte. Get answers to your burning beauty questions, or indulge in a mini mani or hand massage.

Find more information here. 

THE DEN

Chill out in our space designed for breathers. Need a quick trim or shave? Our onsite barbers have you sorted!

Find more information here. 

FOOD + WINE

ENTERTAINMENT

Mr Michael.

Entertainment is critical in setting the mood for your wedding. We’re bringing some brilliant local talent to the stage throughout the day for your listening pleasure – and we hope you’ll find the perfect fit for your ceremony or reception.

FASHION + HAIR

Catch our ‘virtual’ fashion parade on screens around the National Portrait Gallery. Find your dream dress from local boutiques and further afield. Grab some hair advice from the 121 Hair team between 3pm and 6pm.

AT A GLANCE

2:00pm until 6:00pm

General Session

All areas, National Portrait Gallery

Beauty Bar

Terrace Rooms

The Den

2:00pm until 4:00pm

Entertainment: Mickey Sulit
Gordon Darling Hall

2:15pm

Express Panel Session: You Glow, Girl! Beautiful bridal skin at any age
Theatre

3:00pm until 6:00pm

Hair IQ – advice and mini-trials
Education Room

4:00pm until 6:00pm

Entertainment: Chicago Charles
Gordon Darling Hall

5:30pm

Express Seminar: Bride-Ready Skin
Theatre

6:45pm until 8:30pm

Entertainment: Simon Anau
Gordon Darling Hall

VENDOR DIRECTORY

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Hotel

AUDIOVISUAL

Elite Event Technology

CAKES

Ali King – Desserts, Cakes & Events

Cuppalini Cakes

Forty Two Cakes

La Ombre Creations

Lulu & Sis

CALLIGRAPHY

Allira’s Inklings

CELEBRANTS

Amanda Corbett

CLOTHING

Braddon Tailors

Casa Pavone

Chachino

Gibson

In Stitchu

EVENT HIRE

Barlens

Love Letters CBR

FLORISTS

Jamison Flowers

Lilygrace Flowers

Moxom and Whitney

Peony N’ Pearl

Wren and Rabbit

FOOD + DRINK

Broadbean Catering

Mr Papa

Pialligo Estate

The Pop Inn

Woodbrook

FOR THE GROOM

Barbers Inc

Braddon Tailors

Casa Pavone

Gibson

In Stitchu

STATIONERY

Across The Forest

Allira’s Inklings

Artforme Letterpress

Butters Creative

Poyo Studio

STYLISTS

Barlens

Lovely Events

Peta Rudd

Show Pony Events

Sweet Little Sunday

Willowhouse Weddings

Wren & Rabbit

PHOTOGRAPHY

Across The Forest

Anthea + Lyndon

Dan O’Day Photography

Keepsakephoto by the Keeffes

Kelly Tunney Photographer

Peta Rudd

Thorson Photography

HAIR + BEAUTY

121 Hair

Clear Complexions

CMA Training Group

Jacqui Scott Makeup

VENUES

National Portrait Gallery

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Anthea + Lyndon

Barn Owl Films

SPONSORS

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, without whose support UNVEILED: The Event would not be possible.

121 Hair

Barlens

Barn Owl Films

Broadbean Catering

Canberra Wines

Capital Brewing Co

Channel Nine Canberra

CMA Training Group

Elite Event Technology

HAUS Models

IKEA

Jacqui Scott Makeup + Studio

Lauren Campbell

National Portrait Gallery

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