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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A local Dream Team of wedding professionals put together a spot of inspiration for couples considering an elegant seaside Mooloolaba wedding with a touch of the nautical. 

Photos by Benny Jewell. 

The Dream Team

Photography / Benny Jewell Photography

Location  / The Yacht Club Mooloolaba

Styling / Cloud Nine Weddings

Flowers / Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio

Hair / Rolling Scissors

Makeup / Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry

Bridalwear / Elizabeth De Varga 

Groom’s attire / His own

Celebrant / Jarrad Bayliss

Bow ties / Mr. Bow Co. 

Yacht / Spray Cruises Mooloolaba 

Models / Amy + Casey

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One of our most lusted after weddings was that of Kellie and Dayne, who married at Sunshine Beach in the cutest DIY beachside nuptials ever. We published their gorgeous wedding in our January edition of The Bride’s Tree free online wedding magazine, and you all went absolutely nuts for their fashion, cute cruiser bikes, amazing beachfront location and all the little DIY details. 

So today we are sharing with you some more of their stunning wedding album. The images were taken by Melanie McNiven Portraits, and you can view the full gallery here. 

Peek through Kellie & Dayne’s full wedding album with all their DIY details. 

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