Eleni and Dave met 18 years ago, but it would be another 12 years before they reunited and sparks flew. They recently married at AnnaBellaThe Wedding Chapel with 100 of their family and friends present, including Eleni’s three beautiful children and Dave’s two boys. 

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“The vibe and energy was amazing in the chapel – so much love & laughter from the start of the day to the end. Having our children beside us for one of our most important days as a couple and our family was truly special. The Chapel is amazingly beautiful and Suzanne, our celebrant, was so passionate about her job it really shined through in the way she helped plan and delivered our ceremony. It was unique and fun and romantic! It all just flowed effortlessly.”

“’As we walk this journey from beginning to end, I’m glad I have my true love and best friend’ I found these words written by Dave on the bottom of my shoes the day of my wedding! How Sweet!” 

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge The Kombi was a special splurge as Dave loves them and I organised it as a surprise for him. 

Best bargain My dress! 

Bridal Gown Designed by myself and made by Sam Michielson $400

Accessories Samantha Wills 

Shoes Nine West $129

Bridesmaid Dresses Bardot $99 

Bridesmaid Accessories  Diva  

Grooms Attire & Shoes David Smith Shirts – Klingers Mooloolaba $155.  Shoes were handmade leather from Bali

Groomsmen Shirts David Smith from Klingers Mooloolaba $155

Wedding Rings Brides  – Diamonds of Distinction Mooloolaba $1000, and Grooms Ring – Tam Gannon $400 

DIY Table decorations at the reception, flowers at the chapel, invitations.

Number of guests 100

Wedding budget $15,000

A-List Vendors

Photographer First Class Wedding Photography

Transport Deluxe Kombi Service Sunshine Coast

Makeup Artist TF Makeup

Celebrant Suzanne Riley

Ceremony venue AnnaBellaThe Wedding Chapel

Reception venue: Phon’s Thai Restaurant / Hair Stylist: The Dolls House Hair & Beauty / Entertainment: Livi Robins / Wedding Night Accommodation: Hotel Grand Mecure Apartments Twin Waters

Take a peek at Eleni and Dave’s full wedding album 

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Judy Steward, who dreamt up, designed, built and now runs Anna Bella The Wedding Chapel in Ilkley had the distinct honour of hosting her own son’s wedding at her beautiful chapel recently! Their gorgeous nuptials included their very new 2-month-old bundle of joy, who was suitably doted on throughout the affair by all three of her grandparents.

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The chapel wedding ceremony was followed with bridal party photos on the farm property and dam, then  a catered marquee reception with consumate style, as planned and executed by Wholehearted Studio. 

Their dreamy day was captured by First Class Wedding Photography.

The Happy Couple

The small things matter to us. We never go to bed angry with each other. Who ever goes to work first always gives the other a kiss and an “I love you”, no matter how early. We try go on walks every day to get some quality time to talk to each other.

Surprise Gifts 

The bridesmaids bought me a pearl Tiffany bracelet and Samantha Wills earrings. I, too, unknowingly bought them Samantha Wills earrings. For one of my bridesmaids who had tunnels, and earrings wouldn’t work, she got a Samantha Wills Bohemian Bardot ring.

Patience for the Perfect Dress 

I was heavily pregnant when I was dress shopping and panic bought a dress I didn’t even like! I later found my dream Anna Campbell dress which I bought as well and wore.

Advice for Other Brides

Hire a stylist like Hayley from Wholehearted Studio. She takes care of all the decorating and ‘look’ of the wedding – there is no way I could have pulled off such a beautiful reception without her.

Delayed Honeymoon

We’re going to New Zealand with friends as our honeymoon at the end of July this year. A honeymoon with a two-month-old was going to be too hard!

Wedding Secrets

Bridal gown: Anna Campbell

Accessories: Samatha Wills 

Shoes: Bride: Melissa & Jason Wu

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Cue

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Samantha Wills

 Bridesmaids’ shoes: Joanne Mercer

Groom’s and groomsmens’ suits: Johns Formalwear 

A-List Vendors

Photographer: First Class Wedding Photography

Stylist and Decorator: Wholehearted Studio

Marquee Hire: Perry’s Sunshine Coast Event Hire

Florist: A Sculpted Leaf / Caterer: First Class Functions / Hair Stylist: Cut Your Losses / Entertainment: Acoustic River Band / Stationery Supplier: NicNac Design / Celebrant: The Noosa Celebrant

Take a peek at the Willow and Ben’s full wedding album. 

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Their wedding album is full of stunning images by First Class Wedding Photography. View the full album here. 

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The Proposal 

Jack proposed to me at the snow in NSW and recorded the proposal through recordable snow goggles. We arranged prior to the wedding for our videographer to put ‘our proposal into a mini film clip’ and this way played and shared with our guests on the night of the wedding on the big screen projector. A very special moment captured on video and it was so nice to share it with all of our family and friends at once.

The Happy Couple

We met through his sister Ellie who I am friends with, at the Caloundra Race track on Melbourne Cup Day 2008. We give each other the freedom to be ‘who we are’. We encourage one another, we have a high respect for each other, and that helps us be the best version of ourselves. Our wedding day was our 5 year anniversary. 

Photography a Priority

I planned everything around my photographer; I made sure he was available before we booked ANYTHING! After then it was choosing the venue, then locking in the wedding date, and then choosing and booking in our marriage celebrant.

DIY Goddess 

I thought it was standard for the Bride to do the amount of DIY things that I did however I was told by several people from the venue on the day that I went over and above. I am a little bit crafty so when I found the beautiful ideas on Pinterest that you can’t buy from anywhere, I didn’t have any other choice but to recreate those ideas myself.

The Food

We were spoilt for choice at our venue, as all of their dishes were amazing. With the entree we went for a cocktail style, with three hot and three cold canape selections. Our mains were the Salmon and the Lamb dishes (alternate drops). Our dessert was individual mini cakes (chocolate mousse and cheesecake flavours) made by a German Chef, served with coconut ice-cream and premium strawberries. Jack and I and our parents kept the actual wedding cake for ourselves (we didn’t cut it up for the night). It was a very pretty and traditional fruit cake.

The Perfect Location

We didn’t go off site at all, we were very lucky that our venue had so many great spots which meant we had more time to take more photos! 

A Celebration Between Friends

Jack not only got ready with his groomsmen, he invited his other very close friends and his dad there the morning of the wedding for a beer and a catch-up. I did the same, I spent the night before and the morning of the wedding getting ready with not only my maid of honour (my sister), my bridesmaid (my best friend), but also my mum, Jack’s mum and Jack’s little sister.

Bridal Party Gifts

Wedding Secrets Revealed 

Biggest Splurge: The wedding venue, you get what you pay for and we wanted something really classy with quality service.

Best Bargain: I bought my reception wedding dress online for $700, instead of paying $4000! 

Bridal gown: Allure, Princess style, Hills in Hollywood

Accessories: The vintage leaf hair piece, Silver Shop; Pearl / Diamond earrings, The Silver Shop; A Dimontie necklace, Myer; A leaf ring, Panodora

Shoes: White peep toe shoes with dimontie bow, Forever New.

Bridesmaid dresses: Mr K was the designer, Sugar and Spice Brisbane

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Pearl / Diamond earrings, Angus and Coote; Pearl bracelet, Angus and Coote

Groom’s & Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Myer.

Rings:  McKim’s Jewellery Brisbane, our rings were designed and handmade by Craig McKim

Number of guests: 98 (no children.) 

A-Listers

Photographer: Greg Gardner, First Class Photography

Hair Stylist: The Guillotine Hair Artistry

Videographer: Sam Hart / Cake: Richard at Dutchy’s Bakehouse / Bombonnieres: Tea Towel Keepsakes / Transport: The Pickup Company transferred all of our guests. Jack and the boys had a 1950 Restored Classic Bentley from Private Transfers / Makeup Artist: Envious Beauty, Mountain Creek  / Celebrant: Karen Faa 

See the rest of Breeanna and Jack’s Wedding Album here. 

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