Date & Weather – Sunday 18th February – 24 Degrees
Expo Hours – 10am – 4pm
Location – Melbourne Racecourse – Handicap Access
Parking – Street parking
Public Transport – Yes – Caulfield train station opposite the racecourse, Frankston, Dandenong, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines
Ticket Cost – $20 online, $25 at the door
Advertising – Saw the advertisements on Facebook
Prizes – none
Giveaways – canvas bag with Toast magazine, no show guide
Features List – food vans, VIP teepee and picnic area, live music, fashion parade, celebrity attendance (the Melbourne Housewives), flower crown workshop
Layout – Stands positioned along the walls of the hall and in the middle. Easy to manoeuvre through
Queue to Get In – No Queue
Quantity of Exhibitors – 64
| Hair and makeup | 2 |
| Flowers | 6 |
| Cakes | 3 |
| Stationery | 2 |
| Photo booths | 7 |
| Menswear | 1 |
| Bridal fashion | 4 |
| Cars | 3 |
| Celebrants | 5 |
| Photographers | 12 |
| Venues | 4 |
| Event planning and styling | 3 |
| Event hire | 3 |
| Mobile bartending service | 1 |
| Nannie services | 1 |
| Hens/bucks | 5 |
| Wedding directory | 2 |
Overall Star Rating – 3.5/5
Overall Impression – Love on the Lawn is a great show to attend if you want the best of both in and outdoor experiences (provided that the weather holds out, which luckily it did in this day!). Love on the Lawn was nicely spread out on the lawn, with a fair bit to see and do.
Live music kept the crowds happy, while the food trucks, carts and caravans were a great fit for the day. There were teepees set up for brides to rest under and enjoy a spot of lunch.
Also set up under a large tepee-looking tent was the show’s fashion parade, presented by Gina from The Housewives of Melbourne. The celebrity showcase was a great addition for brides who follow the television show religiously.
