With decades of experience, and as an owner of The Epicurean Group Leah's diverse background in events and venue management enables her to seamlessly blend creativity with practicality, ensuring that every event is not only beautifully curated but also flawlessly executed.

Under her guidance, the Ever After Effect has become synonymous with innovation and personalisation, making each celebration a true reflection of each couples Ever After.

Through her leadership and dedication, Leah continues to elevate the standards of the industry, fostering lasting relationships with couples and industry partners alike.

Alex has been producing unforgettable weddings and events for over a decade.

With an Italian background, Alex is inspired by European hospitality and “Sprezzatura” - described in Italian as a kind of effortlessness and ease.

Alex blends the careful planning & curation of every detail with a relaxed, organic approach as he guides each couple through the planning process from concept to execution.

An extensive background in event management and hospitality enables him to seamlessly coordinate every aspect of your celebration.

Cassandra is a seasoned award winning wedding photographer with over 12 years of experience. Her work has been featured in top publications such as Vogue Australia.

Cass leads a talented team of creatives whose style collectively is candid and down-to-earth, allowing the heartfelt moments of the day to become cherished heirlooms.

Drawing on her Greek Heritage, she is inspired by Hellenic culture – telling your story with a refined yet playful eye. Cass works alongside Leah with couples in the early stages of enquiry through to the delivery of your final photographs.

A combined 50 years of experience amongst her talented team of floral stylists, Lauren Pilkington provides couples with bespoke creative floral concepts and brings them to life as our Florist.

Lauren’s expertise is designing unique and vibrant floral activations that perfectly complement the vision of each couple, all the while focusing on quality and creativity ensuring that every petal is considered and the floral design tells a story.

With over a decade of experience in luxury event design locally and internationally, Eliska transforms spaces into breathtaking, immersive experiences that engage the senses. Eliska’s passion for storytelling and eye for beauty seamlessly blends artistry, innovation, and meticulous attention to detail to craft events that feel as magical as they are meaningful.

Every event is a carefully curated journey—where ambiance, design, and emotion harmonise to create unforgettable moments. With a talent for transforming vision into reality, Eliska and her team will help you design your celebration that not only captivate but also leave a lasting emotional imprint on your guests.

With over 30 years of international culinary expertise, Darren Vaughan is known for leading dynamic kitchen teams having worked in some of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants, including Jean Christophe Novelli, Marcus Wareing, and Gordon Ramsay.

As Executive Chef of The Epicurean Group, Darren has played a pivotal role in the voice of the Group focusing on fresh, seasonal & regional produce showcasing the very best the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.