It amazes me how many fabulous talented people we have in our region. Most of the weddings I plan are local and I have met some really wonderful people who, like you and me, live out here in the bush...click below to read more.

Melissa's husband's brother wanted to get married on the family farm 75 kilometres north of Tamworth, but he and his bride lived in Hong Kong, so he employed a wedding planner to handle the details...Published by Outback magazine.

Perfect spring sunshine set the scene for the couple's big day. After a traditional Catholic ceremony at the St Laurence O'Toole church in Forbes, the 150 guests travelled out to Felicity's family farm "West Plains" for a truly personalised reception.

Melissa was on the Mornings show on Channel 9, Friday 20th September.

"When I was four, I was a flower girl for my aunt and uncle, and that's when my love of everything to do with weddings began....

Melissa from Melissa Bowman Weddings & Events has some tips on planning a STRESS FREE wedding. Planning the details of your big day should be an enjoyable experience... so here is some great advice:

Melissa Bowman started her wedding and events business after leaving her job as a travel agent. Having been a bridesmaid nine times and organising her own wedding on the family farm, Bowman realised putting on a show to remember was where her passion and skills lay....