MELBOURNE • DESTINATION
Acoustic wedding singer &
custom songs written from your
story.
Intimate, beautiful acoustic sets for your ceremony and dinner, paired with a
completely original studio-grade song crafted solely from your unique
journey together.
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Trusted by Couples Across Australia, Bali & the UK
Featured on BBC Radio (UK) & Triple J (Australia)
Original Music • 100K+ Streams Worldwide
The Experience
Beautiful live music for the day itself. A song that lasts a lifetime.
Most wedding entertainment ends when the celebration does.
My approach combines elegant live acoustic performance with something far more personal: an original song written entirely from your story.
Together, they create a wedding experience that feels intimate, meaningful and uniquely yours.
Live Wedding Music
Elegant acoustic music for the moments that matter most.
From the arrival of your guests to the walk down the aisle and the atmosphere of dinner service, live music shapes the feeling of the day.
My performances are intentionally simple and understated. Just voice and guitar, performed live, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere that enhances the celebration without overwhelming it.
Whether you're exchanging vows in a vineyard, private estate, garden or destination setting, the music is carefully tailored to suit the mood you want your guests to remember.
✓ Guest arrival music
✓ Ceremony processional & signing
✓ Cocktail hour
✓ Dinner service
✓ Personalised song selections
✓ Professional sound equipment provided
Your Story As A Song
A completely original song inspired by your journey together.
Before your wedding, we sit down for a private Story Session.
We'll talk about how you met, the moments that shaped your relationship, the challenges you've overcome and the future you're building together.
From those conversations, I write an original contemporary folk song inspired entirely by your story.
The song is then professionally recorded, mixed and mastered, creating something you can return to for decades to come.
Unlike a first dance song chosen from a playlist, this piece belongs only to you.
No other couple will ever have it.
✓ Personal Story Session
✓ Original lyrics & composition
✓ Professional studio recording
✓ Mixed & mastered master files
✓ Private listening approval process
✓ Official Spotify & Apple Music release available
"Part live performance, part family heirloom."
★★★★★
"Laurie's custom song became the most meaningful part of our wedding. Months later, it's still something we listen to together. There wasn't a dry eye in the room."
Hannah & Jack
UK
Wedding Experiences
Choose the experience that best suits your celebration, from elegant live acoustic music to a completely original song written from your story.
Live Wedding Music
$1,800 AUD
Elegant live acoustic music for the moments that matter most.
From guest arrival to the ceremony and dinner service, each performance is tailored to create a warm, relaxed atmosphere that complements your celebration.
✓ Guest arrival music
✓ Ceremony processional, signing & recessional
✓ Personalised song selections
✓ Live acoustic performance during dinner
✓ Professional sound equipment included
Custom Wedding Song
$1,000 AUD
A completely original song inspired by your story as a couple.
Through a personal Story Session, I'll write, record and professionally produce a bespoke piece of music that belongs entirely to you.
✓ Personal 1-on-1 Story Session
✓ Original lyrics & composition
✓ Professional studio recording
✓ Mixed & mastered master files
✓ Spotify & Apple Music release available
✓ A timeless keepsake to revisit for years to come
Optional Add-On
Cinematic Music Video — $500 AUD
A beautifully filmed 4K music video created around your song, providing a visual keepsake to accompany the music.
Most Requested
Signature Wedding Experience
$3,300 AUD
The complete experience. Elegant live wedding music paired with a bespoke song written from your story, professionally recorded and performed as part of your celebration.
✓ Live ceremony & reception performances
✓ Personal Story Session
✓ Original bespoke wedding song
✓ Song performed live on your wedding day
✓ Professional studio recording
✓ Spotify & Apple Music release
✓ Priority planning and coordination
✓ My signature wedding offering
Optional Add-On
Cinematic Music Video — $500 AUD
Transform your song into a beautifully filmed 4K music video, creating a lasting visual record of your story.
Live Wedding Music
Elegant acoustic performances for ceremonies, cocktail hour and dinner service.
Whether it's a timeless classic, a modern love song or a piece that means something special to you, every performance is carefully tailored to the atmosphere you want to create.
“Thinking Out Loud”
Originally performed by Ed Sheeran
A modern wedding classic. Performed with voice and fingerpicked guitar, this arrangement captures the intimacy and romance that have made it a favourite for couples around the world.
Perfect for:
✓ First dances
✓ Aisle walks
✓ Romantic ceremony moments
"Simply The Best"
Originally performed by Tina Turner
One of the most iconic love songs ever written. Reimagined as a stripped-back acoustic performance, this version brings warmth, sincerity and emotion to the moments that matter most.
Perfect for:
✓ Walking down the aisle
✓ Signing the register
✓ Ceremony moments
"Valerie"
Originally performed by Amy Winehouse
Relaxed, joyful and full of personality. This acoustic interpretation brings energy and warmth to cocktail hour, canapés and celebrations with family and friends.
Perfect for:
✓ Guest arrival
✓ Cocktail hour
✓ Dinner service
Listen To Real Stories Turned Into Songs
Every custom song begins with a conversation. These examples were written after spending time with real couples and turning their stories into original pieces of music they can keep forever.
“I Don’t Know What I’d Do’
For Jasmine & Jon
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Inspired by the warmth and simplicity of Ray LaMontagne's Jolene, this song was written from conversations with Jon about his relationship with Jasmine.
What stood out most was the quiet certainty he felt. Not fireworks or drama — just the feeling of meeting someone who made life make more sense. Someone who helped him trust, softened his heart, and felt like home.
Built around the line "I don't know what I'd do without you", the song captures that simple but profound feeling of finding your person and knowing, deep down, that they're the one.
“Daughters’
For Tauri & Jeremy
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Inspired by the storytelling of Zach Bryan and the warmth of Ed Sheeran, this song was written from Jeremy's perspective as he reflected on a season of life filled with both excitement and change.
When we spoke, Jeremy kept coming back to the same feeling — how quickly life had moved. One moment they were young, adventurous and falling in love, and the next they were preparing to welcome a daughter into the world.
At its heart, Daughters is a song about growing up without growing apart. About looking towards the future, building a family together, and still seeing the same person you fell in love with all those years ago.
‘Girl’
For Tom & Harriet
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Inspired by the organic acoustic sound of Ziggy Alberts and José González, this song was written as a reflection on Tom and Harriet's journey from a hesitant beginning to a love neither of them could ignore.
When we spoke, Tom described knowing very early on that Harriet was different. While she took her time to trust what was unfolding between them, he carried a quiet certainty that their lives were moving towards one another.
Girl tells the story of those early moments — awkward smiles, unspoken feelings, growing intimacy — and the gradual realisation that something extraordinary was taking shape. At its heart, it's a song about recognising your person before they're quite ready to see it themselves, and patiently loving them until they do.
Featured Story
"I Don't Need Anything More"
Written by Laurie Cave for James & Katie
Inspired by the warmth, intimacy and storytelling of Ed Sheeran's early acoustic work, this song was written after spending time learning about James and Katie's journey together.
What stood out wasn't a dramatic love story, but something much rarer — the feeling that they simply made each other's lives better.
From a group holiday where they first fell for one another in Amsterdam, to building a life side by side, their story was full of small moments that carried enormous meaning. The more we spoke, the clearer it became that this wasn't a relationship built on grand gestures, but on friendship, trust, laughter and the quiet certainty that they had found their person.
At the heart of the song sits a simple realisation:
"I don't need anything more."
Not because life is perfect, but because finding the right person changed what mattered.
To honour Katie's Scottish roots, the song also features a subtle Scottish influence woven throughout the arrangement — a small but meaningful nod to her family, heritage and the journey that brought them together.
The result is a warm, uplifting acoustic folk-pop song that feels deeply personal to James and Katie, while capturing a feeling that many couples recognise: the moment you realise you've found the person you want to share your life with.
★★★★★
"Laurie somehow captured our relationship in a way we never could have put into words ourselves. Hearing our story woven into a song was incredibly emotional, and it's something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives."
James & Katie
London, UK
Kind Words
From couples & clients who have experienced the power of music written from a personal story.
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"The whole process felt incredibly natural. From our first conversation to hearing the finished song, Laurie made us feel understood and created something that we'll treasure for years to come."
Anneliese & Michael
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“'I Knew You Were The One' captured exactly how our relationship has always felt — simple, certain and built to last. Laurie took our story and turned it into something we'll be able to listen to and treasure for the rest of our lives."
Olivia & Josh
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"We wanted something fun, joyful and completely unapologetically us. Laurie took our love of music, dressing up and not taking ourselves too seriously, and turned it into a song that had us laughing, dancing and reliving our story all over again."
Davey & Pearce
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. I'm based between Melbourne and Bali and regularly perform at weddings across Australia, Indonesia and internationally. If travel is required, I'll provide a clear quote upfront.
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We begin with a relaxed Story Session where I learn about your relationship, your memories and the moments that matter most to you. From there, I write, record and professionally produce a completely original song inspired by your journey together.
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Yes. Many couples commission a bespoke song as a standalone keepsake, whether or not I'm performing at their wedding.
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Of course. Whether it's the song for your walk down the aisle, your first dance or a meaningful favourite, I'm happy to learn and perform songs that are important to you.
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Most couples enquire between 6 and 18 months before their wedding date. Popular dates can book out well in advance, so it's always worth reaching out early.
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Yes. Many couples choose to have their song professionally released, while others prefer to keep it private. The choice is entirely yours.
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No problem at all. Simply tell me a little about your plans and I'll recommend the option that best suits your wedding, venue and vision for the day.
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Yes. From vineyards in Victoria to clifftop ceremonies in Bali and celebrations further afield, I'm available for destination weddings worldwide.
Let's Create Something Meaningful
I'd love to hear about your plans and see whether I'm available for your date.
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