Wanting to keep everything simple, they opted to have all their guests join them to stay, play, and celebrate in one place. Novotel Twin Waters Resort was the perfect place for everyone to enjoy a little group holiday and ensure nobody had need to travel between their wedding ceremony, photos and reception. Oh, except for the couple, who took a little boatride to their overwater restaurant reception on the resort’s lagoon! 

Feels Like Home, To Me 

“From the moment we met, we were inseparable. I felt so calm and peaceful around him and I guess you could call it ‘home’. A feeling I have never felt before in my life.”

Group Holiday Location

“Kayle and I stayed one weekend at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort and we loved the venue and we thought it was an amazing spot to bring our friends and family all together in the same spot for the week. We also love the beaches up there.”

Special Message, Father to Daughter

“My father passed away 16 months before I was married; he never got to meet Kayle, but he wrote me a note towards the end of his illness of MND to be read out as a surprise. Not a dry eye in the house.”

Images byNicole Laufer Photography

The Proposal 

“Kayle took me to Noosa for the day and took me to The Spit, his favourite part of the beach. We laid out in the sun and he started to say some beautiful things about us and our lives and our future, which caught me completely off guard, and then his hand was holding the ring and he asked me to marry him. I was completely shook and of course I said, ‘YES!’ When I could get the word out! We have gone from zero-100 in our relationship and wouldn’t have it any other way. When you know, you know. “

The Music

First dance – ‘I Like Me Better’ by Lauv.

Walking down the aisle – ‘Hey Ya’ – Solo version by Obadiah Parker.

Aisle succession –  ‘Born to Be Yours’ by Kygo

Reception entrance song – ‘Mesmerize’ by Ja Rule & Ashanti

Cake cutting – ‘Stargazing’ by Kygo

Check out my First Dance Spotify playlist, compiled from suggestions by real brides, plus a few of my own! 

Kayla’s Advice for Future Brides

“Don’t stress the small stuff, remember why you are getting married in the first place and if something goes wrong, just roll with it, there is nothing you can do to change it so don’t dwell on it and let it ruin your day. AND remember to touch up your lipstick before and during photos!”

The Couple’s Plans for the Future

“Have another baby and grow as a family and our businesses. “

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: The photographer and videographer. I wanted to make sure I had the right people to capture our amazing day…. and they did just that!

Best money-saver: Having my mother make our four-tier wedding cake 

Bridal gown: White Lily Couture

Bride’s jewellery: Anthony’s Fine Jewellery supplied Hearts on Fire diamond earrings and matching pendant. Bracelets from Swarovski.

Bride’s shoes: Steve Madden

Bridesmaids’ dresses: ASOS 

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Lovisa

Groom’s attire: MJ Bale

Groomsmen’s attire: Connor

Flowergirls’ dresses: David Jones

DIY: Flowergirls’ petal baskets

Number of guests: 140

Honeymoon: Bali 

Photography: Nicole Laufer Photography | Videography: Will Archer | Flowers: Moss in a Pot | Venue, styling + catering: Novotel Twin Waters Resort | Cake: Amanda Elefsen | Favours: Chocablock Chocolates | Makeup: Styled by Kayla Connor | Hair: Bride did her own, Rhiane Honnor for bridesmaids | Entertainment: Layla Klinkert + Graham Fisher DJ | Celebrant: Ruth Voysey | Wedding night accommodation: Novotel Twin Waters Resort 

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Emma Nayler Photographer – nominated in Photographer category

Sunny Girl Cakes – nominated in Cake Design category

Allure Hair and Beauty – nominated in Beauty Therapist, Makeup Artist and Hairdresser categories

Rolling Scissors – nominated in Hairdresser category

Hair by Nicola – nominated in Hairdresser category

Makeup 4 Brides / Hair 4 Brides – nominated in Hairdresser & Makeup Artist categories

KJ Artistry – nominated in Makeup Artist category

Powder Me Makeup Studio – nominated in Makeup Artist category

Tasleema Nigh Makeup Artist – nominated in the Makeup Artist category

TF Makeup – nominated in the Makeup Artist category

Boudoir Blush – nominated in Makeup Artist category

Bill Scurry – nominated in Celebrant category

Weddings with Kristy – nominated in Celebrant category

Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Design Studio – nominated Floral Design category

Wayne Wiltshire & the WOW Session Band – nominated in Live Band/Group category

Coast to Country Weddings and Events – nominated in Decorator and Hire equipment categories

Parasols with Love – nominated in Bridal Accessories category

Good luck everybody! The awards ceremony will take place on July 9, so we will be hanging out to see who the big winners are!

Just in case you missed it… 

It was another beeyootiful Noosa wedding with perfect weather that we started our week with.

Tuesday we spoiled you with some sensational bridal party fashion at a classy country wedding shoot.

On Wednesday we took you to Paris… well, almost. Paris in Australia, with a French Elegance-themed wedding.

We shared one of our fave ever engagement photo shoots, which had some lovely country folk as the subjects and was taken in the bush. 

Rounding out your work week, we reviewed a Noosa wedding venue for you that you will definitely want to short list. 

And of course we had a super lovely photo of the week yesterday for your viewing pleasure.

Something fun… 

I love keeping up with all my fave bridal blogs, and this week when trawling through my UK fave, Rock n' Roll Bride, I happened upon something so super fun I've hardly stopped doing it since. Gizoogle is a search engine alternative to Google. You seriously need to Gizoogle yourself! 

I'm loving the pimped out version of Da Bride's Tree you get from Gizoogle!

WARNING: Very colourful language ensues.

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