Get Wedded In Wonderland

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Get Wedded in Wonderland is your go-to podcast for all things wedding - brought to you by Wedded Wonderland. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with brides-to-be, newlyweds, high-profile influencers, and some of the biggest names in the wedding and events industry. They'll share their real stories, best-kept secrets, and must-know advice. Whether you're dreaming up your big day or deep in the details, this podcast delivers weekly inspiration, planning tips, and insider access to the world of weddings — all with a touch of Wonderland magic. 

  1. Jun 17

    How We Created Australia's Most Talked-About Bridal Runway | Collette Emily | GWIW

    What does it take to create a runway that leaves guests speechless, designers emotional, and an entire industry talking? In this episode of Get Wedded in Wonderland, we sit down with runway director and stylist Collette Emily, the creative force behind the Wedded World 2026 runway at Crown Sydney. With 16 designers, 70 looks, live music, couture gowns, ready-to-wear fashion, and an audience of couples, industry leaders, and international guests, Collette was tasked with transforming a traditional runway into an immersive emotional experience. From creative direction and storytelling to backstage energy, model casting, inclusivity, designer trust, and creating moments that people could actually feel, this conversation explores what happens long before the lights go up and the first model steps onto the runway. We also discuss: • How to create emotional connection through fashion • Directing 70 looks across 16 designers • Building trust with luxury brands and designers • The importance of energy backstage • Why representation matters on the runway • Creating a runway experience for real couples • The future of bridal fashion in Australia • Wedded World and the rise of immersive wedding experiences This is a conversation about creativity, leadership, storytelling, and the power of making people feel something. Hosted by Get Wedded in Wonderland. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The role behind the Wedded World runway 01:40 Creating a love story through 70 looks 03:15 Managing 16 designers on one runway 05:30 What Wedded Wonderland means to Collette 06:10 Creating an emotional runway experience 07:30 The backstage culture nobody sees 09:00 Trust, representation and inclusivity 10:30 Why designer experience matters 12:20 Giving couples a front-row seat to bridal fashion 14:00 The power of music, lighting and storytelling 16:20 How the runway concept was born 18:30 Creating an international standard in Australia 20:20 Why Australian bridal fashion deserves more recognition 22:00 Finding your own creative voice 24:30 Energy, boundaries and leadership backstage 26:30 Staying calm under pressure 27:30 The emotional response after the runway 29:30 Real women walking the runway 31:00 The custom vows veil and closing moment 32:00 What's next for Wedded World #WeddedWorld #BridalFashion #Runway #ColletteEmily #WeddingIndustry #LuxuryWeddings #FashionStylist #WeddingBusiness Follow Wedded Wonderland: Website: https://weddedwonderland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddedwonderland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wedded.wonderland

    33 min
  2. Jun 11

    Filipino Couture Lands in Australia | Francis Libiran on Building a Global Fashion Empire & Wedded World

    What does it really take to build a global fashion brand from scratch?  In this episode of Get Wedded in Wonderland, we sit down with globally renowned Filipino designer Francis Libiran to explore how he built a multi-million dollar fashion, bridal, and lifestyle empire spanning couture, ready-to-wear, furniture, and fragrance.  From humble beginnings in architecture to becoming a globally recognised designer dressing pageant queens, celebrities, and international runways, this is a story of creativity, resilience, and legacy. From dressing pageant queens and international celebrities to showcasing collections across the world,  including the Olympics and major runway stages, Francis Libiran has become one of the most influential designers to emerge from the Philippines. We also dive into his latest global showcase moment at Wedded World in Sydney, where his work was presented as part of an immersive luxury runway experience connecting designers, couples, and industry leaders from around the world. We discuss the evolution of the brand from couture bridal to ready-to-wear, furniture, fragrance, and beyond, and what it really takes to build a trusted global label rooted in culture and storytelling. In this episode, we explore: The origin story of Francis Libiran’s fashion journey (from architecture to couture)Building a 27+ year creative partnership and business legacyThe evolution from bridal couture to a full lifestyle brandReady-to-wear, furniture, fragrance, and global expansionThe future of fashion, weddings, and experiential luxuryWedded World Sydney and the rise of immersive wedding experiencesWhat it really takes to build a trusted global brand from the Philippines Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Get Wedded in Wonderland with Francis Libiran 01:28 - From the Philippines to Global Fashion Recognition 03:40 - Architecture to Fashion: The Origin Story 05:30 - 27 Years of Building a Fashion & Business Empire 06:40 - Designing for Brides: Emotion, Storytelling & Identity 08:20 - Couture vs Ready-to-Wear: Demi Couture Explained 10:20 - Expanding Into a Global Lifestyle Brand 12:40 - Menswear, Runway Moments & Statement Design 14:20 - The Art of Detail: Surprise in Every Design 16:00 - Filipino Creativity, Culture & Global Talent 18:10 - Future Growth: Beauty, Fragrance & Expansion  19:50 - Cultural Identity on the Global Stage  21:30 - Challenges of Building a Global Brand in the Philippines  22:45 - Wedded World: Behind the Sydney Immersive Experience  24:35 - Future Shows & Southeast Asia Expansion  26:30 - Closing Reflections: Legacy, Love & Brand Vision This is a powerful conversation about creativity, resilience, cultural identity, and the business of beauty,  and how storytelling sits at the heart of every design. Hosted by Get Wedded in Wonderland Follow Wedded Wonderland: Website: https://weddedwonderland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddedwonderland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wedded.wonderland

    28 min

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Get Wedded in Wonderland is your go-to podcast for all things wedding - brought to you by Wedded Wonderland. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with brides-to-be, newlyweds, high-profile influencers, and some of the biggest names in the wedding and events industry. They'll share their real stories, best-kept secrets, and must-know advice. Whether you're dreaming up your big day or deep in the details, this podcast delivers weekly inspiration, planning tips, and insider access to the world of weddings — all with a touch of Wonderland magic.