Kate loves James | A Noosa Boathouse Wedding

May 22, 2025

There’s something effortlessly romantic about a Noosa Boathouse wedding —especially when it’s paired with golden sunsets, elegant style, and a love story that begins with a beachfront proposal.

Kate and James’ celebration was a modern dream by the water, filled with thoughtful details and just the right touch of grandeur. Kate made her entrance in a breathtaking cathedral-length tulle veil and flowing overskirt, while James looked every bit the leading man in a white tux from Black Jacket Suiting.

From their sweet Mooloolaba proposal—complete with surprise photographer—to the expertly styled ceremony by Splash Events and reception tablescape that kept the prettiest of colour palettes consistent throughout. The couple’s memories were captured in these images by Angela Brushe Photography, making this wedding one to remember.

Scroll for full vendor credits – you’re going to want to see who exactly made Kate and James’ wedding day dreams come true!

Choosing Our Noosa Wedding Venue

We love the Sunshine Coast, and we love going to the beach so it made sense to us to have a coastal wedding. We came across Noosa Boathouse through instagram and then went to an open day and loved it straight away. The beautiful views overlooking Noosa River and the incredible menu options were a big drawcard.

Our Noosa Wedding Vendors

I can’t fault any of our suppliers, they were all incredible and reliable and brought our vision to life. Angela, our photographer, knows how to make you feel calm and relaxed in front of the camera. Will, our musician, is so incredibly talented and anyone having a wedding on the Sunshine Coast, who wants a great party, should book him. Bernadette, our celebrant, was a perfect fit for us and put together a ceremony that was exactly as we hoped. Bridie, our florist, is so talented and we were both blown away by the flowers- better than we had imagined. Hannah and Tara on hair and makeup work so well together as a team and created a fun morning for my bridesmaids and I, as well as making us feel like princesses and applying makeup and hair styles to last through all day and night

SEE THE VENUE

HIRE OR BUY YOUR SUIT

The One Thing We’d Change In Hindsight

We had our guests on a river cruise to take them from the ceremony location to Noosa Boathouse. We didn’t go on the cruise as we were off getting photos, but everyone said it was so much fun! So if there was a way to get some time on the cruise again, I would try, but it was tricky timing wise to get sunset photos too.

Advice From One Bride To Another

You’re only as stressed as you choose to be. If you have reliable vendors, have faith that they know what they are doing, and if they communicate well it all comes together on the day. So, do your research. But also know if something goes slightly wrong, the only people who will know is you and your partner. And don’t sweat the small stuff, people remember the venue, the views, if the food was delicious – and if they had a great time.

MEET THE STYLING TEAM

Noosa Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: My wedding dress, musician/dj and photography.

Best money-saving decision: By having the reception at Noosa Boathouse there isn’t a venue hire fee, just a minimum spend on food and beverage, and we didn’t spend money on fancy cars given the access to Maison la plage is via footpath.

DIY: Welcome sign and seating chart were created through Canva.

Number of guests: 70

Budget: $40,000

Honeymoon: Fiji