Highschool sweethearts, Jess and Paul, planned and executed a crazy beautiful wedding with plenty of life and love at Sunshine Coast wedding venue, The Rocks in the sleepy little town of Yandina.
We adore their colourful flowers and fun styling with touches of gold and funky pineapple details for Jess and Paul’s Yandina wedding. Hanging flowers decorated the clear ceiling marquee, adding to the whimsical fun of the occasion.
Images by the talented Karen Buckle.
“Before the ceremony we had photos in my friends amazing house she built – she is an architect! We stayed on site and used the old rail way tracks and trees for photos.”
“We had most of our siblings in the bridal party and we had our grandmothers as the witness’s for the ceremony. Of course my dad walked me down the aisle, too.” 
“The very best thing about our wedding was seeing each other for the first time and seeing Paul shed some tears, which made my brother and dad then cry along with everyone else pretty much!” 
Wedding Secrets
Biggest splurge: The marquee
Best money-savers: My bridesmaids and I designed and made the invitations, save-the-dates and menus together
Bridal gown: Bella Donna Wendy Makin $1400.00
Accessories: Head piece from Lovisa, $40.00
Bridesmaid dresses: Esther online $90.00
Groom’s and groomsmens’ suit and shoes: YD $450.00 each
Rings: Secrets…Shh! $1000.00 and Wallace Bishop (groom) $500.00
DIY: Invitations, photobooth backdrop, wooden signs and we used vintage doors from Paul’s parents’ house for the ceremony.
Number of guests: 70
Wedding budget: $20,000
“We bought the suits and cufflinks for our groomsmen and the dresses, getting ready dressing gowns, earrings and clutches for our bridesmaids”
Photographer: Karen Buckle | Venue: The Rocks | Wedding Planner: First Class Functions | Florist: First Class Functions | Caterer: First Class Functions | Cake: The Cupcake Teahouse | Bombonnieres: Biscuits + Cigars | Transport: Superstrech 300 Chrysler – Gary Nalder, Noosa Hinterland Tours for guests | Hair + Makeup: Beauty on the Move | Decorators: First Class Functions | Entertainment: Marty Sima | Celebrant/Other Officiary: Stephanie Neal, The Noosa Celebrant
