Sophie Lord is Publisher and Creative Director of Hello May, a publication which takes a truly creative and inspiring approach to bridal planning, gone are the pages of your standard puffy sleeves, ballgowns and gaudy gifts. Sophie showcases the most creative suppliers – videographers, photographers, event stylists, florists and basically the who’s who of the wedding industry. It is full of inspiring couples events and love stories.

It’s a beautifully printed magazine that’s also available digitally. Hello May also offers a full directory of suppliers based in locations all across Australia so that couples can create their own incredible events by searching any category and location.

Sophie has an extensive background in the magazine and publishing arena, she also was managing her own stationery business at time of the magazine’s launch. So although she was wide-eyed when she jumped-in she had the experience to back herself. 

All the hard work behind the first issue definitely paid off with explosive success. Sophie talks through the determination and grit required to launch the first issue when she was doing all the roles solo – that’s, Creative Director, Editor, Designer, Ad Sales and Publisher – phew!

Sophie’s travelled the world many times over and has now found her home in restoring a beautiful piece of land in the Kangaroo Valley with her Architect partner. Together they’re building a stunning A-frame cabin and eventually they’ll permanently base themselves there.

Sophie joined us our Byron Bay studio for a chat, she’s one very inspiring, kind and creative individual. We hope you enjoy this episode.