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Stacey loves Darren | Wedding at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Sally Townsend — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:30:14 +0000

The love between financial officer, Stacey, and electrician, Darryn, grew fast and is furiously unconditional. The Brisbane couple’s love story has taken place in some very special locations. The Sunshine Coast was their chosen wedding location since they’ve many fond memories holidaying together here. Then it was off to Bali for their honeymoon – a no-brainer since it’s where Darryn proposed.

Stacey has kindly shared all her Sunshine Coast wedding-planning secrets below, including how their chosen venue, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, helped them to save money. Might I add, they also have super fun golf buggies for the bridal party to get around in, and very photogenic bungalows over the water to get your wedding morning pamper on.

Wedding Planning Priorities

Our most important priorities were to secure a stunning venue on the beautiful Sunshine Coast where we could have everything at the one location which could also provide lovely accommodation for our guests. It was also very important to us for our guests to enjoy flowing drinks, delicious food and live entertainment pre-reception and throughout the reception until close.

We both holiday regularly to the beautiful Sunshine Coast and find it such a beautiful tranquil location. We also wanted to have our wedding closer to the ocean.

Our Dream Team

Each and every one of our suppliers were amazing, and we would highly recommend each and every one of them, they made our day the most amazing day of our lives.

Images by Forever in This Moment Photography

The Proposal

In December 2017 Darryn got down on one knee to propose whilst we were on a beautiful romantic getaway in Bali, he decorated our suite with balloons and flowers which came as a huge surprise to me after a relaxing massage.

How I Knew He Was The One

We fell in love very early, and our love is unconditional. We complement each others lives in so many ways, our relationship has grown effortlessly and honestly, and the life we have created together has been build upon respect, friendship, humour and of course, love.

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: My beautiful wedding gown.

Best money-saving decision: Having our ceremony and reception at the same venue.

Bride’s dress: Pearl Bridal – Beautiful Zavana Bridal Gown

Bride’s accessories: Mother of Pearl Earrings, Pearl Bridal Clips & Pearl Bridal Bag

Bride’s shoes: Saint Laurent Tribute

Groom’s suit: Politix

Groom’s accessories: Tommy Hilfiger Belt & Watch

Groom’s shoes: Aquila

Bridesmaids’ dresses + accessories: Forever New

Bridesmaids’ shoes: Nine West

Groomsmens’ attire: TM Lewin

Honeymoon: Bali

Number of guests: 50

Wedding budget: $30k

Actual cost of wedding: $40k

The Music

Walking Down the Aisle Song: – Brian Adams – Everything I do , I do it for you

Reception Grand Entrance Song: – Calvin Harris – Feel So Close

First Dance Song: Lionel Richie – All Night Long

Leaving Song: Higher Love – Kygo/Whitney Houston

Check out our Spotify playlist of songs to Walk Down The Aisle to – compiled from songs recommended by real couples, and a few of my own suggestions…

Advice for Future Brides and Grooms

Have some R&R time the week prior to your wedding to pamper yourself and to relax you for the biggest day of your life.

Our Next Adventures…

For now we are planning to travel to many more amazing destinations together and work hard so that we can achieve all of our lifelong goals.

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Engaged | Katie + Daniel

Sally Townsend — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 19:00:32 +0000

It’s almost time for Katie and Daniel’s wedding day at Summer Grove Estate! Before the big day, they took some time to have a trial run with their wedding photographer, Charlotte, from Forever in This Moment Photography.

Charlotte is a big believer in engagement shoots, not only because they substantiate this significant moment in time by way of pretty pictures, but because they offer the opportunity to practice being in front of the camera. She says it’s a great way break the ice and get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day.

It also gives you the confidence to walk into your wedding day, relaxed knowing you have seen your photographer’s work and know you’re all on the same page with what you love in wedding images, and what you want to ultimately end up with in your wedding album.

Images by Forever in This Moment Photography

Katie and Daniel’s engagement shoot on the beach at Mooloolaba was a huge success. Charlotte says, “I love this engagement shoot because Katie and Daniel took my advice on what to wear. I gave them tips to create natural and candid photos to make them look their best.”

By the time the wedding day rolls around, Charlotte’s clients have gotten into such an ease with being photographed. Charlotte says, “They know exactly where to look, when to kiss and their photo time seems to just naturally flow in the moment. This way we get through photos quicker and free up more time for the couple to be present with their guests.”

Engagement Shoot Offer

Charlotte from Forever in This Moment Photography understands that choosing a photographer is a BIG DEAL. You want to get it right! This is why Charlotte now offers a trial before you buy package specially for brides and grooms.

$200 mini engagement shoot includes…

30-minute shoot session
All edited images
When you choose to book your wedding package, the $200 is taken off your balance.

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Santorini Wedding Style on the Sunshine Coast

Sally Townsend — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:38:28 +0000

So you’ve always dreamed of that Santorini style for your wedding day. White on white and blue skies for days, where rooftops are the backdrops, doused in warm sunshine with a style that’s equal parts glam and effortless.

If getting all your guests and your dream wedding to Greece itself is out of reach, you can still claim those Southeastern European vibes right here on the Sunshine Coast.

There is a secret spot right here in Noosa that will have you relishing in the nearest thing to a Santorini wedding as one can imagin – right here on the Sunshine Coast! While we can’t divulge this secret location, we can reveal the secret keeper – Forever In This Moment Photography, who took these here gorgeous Grecian-style photos.

Creative Crew

Photography: Forever In This Moment Photography

Gowns: Marilyn Crystelle Bridal

Hair + Makeup: Evoque Makeup Artistry & Hair

Flowers: Bloom & Bramble

Location: Contact Forever In This Moment Photography

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