Their beduoin marquee wedding was held in perfect seclusion on a private property in the Mooloolah Valley in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It was a relaxed, no fuss affair with 80 of the couple’s family and friends and their gorgeous little baby. 

Enjoy these stunning images below by talented Sunshine Coast wedding phtoographer, Bonnie Jenkins.

Some beautiful words from Kari, the wonderful celebrant of Kari Celebrations, who always takes the time to get to know her couples intimately in order to present a very personalised ceremony.

“The beginning of Sarah and Flynn’s wedding seemed to be drawn out of Middle Earth…with a modern twist. To the strains of Mumford and sons playing Winter Winds, Flynn, the groom and his best man almost skipped down a path from inside an extensive hillside bamboo grove. We could glimpse them between the giant bamboo stems.  On arrival they handed a flower to each guest from a basket of hand-picked garden. 

The music changed to La Valse de Amelie, the mood became more feminine, and through the bamboo we saw a father and daughter strolling casually through the bamboo grove, she on his arm, and with baby Aoife in Granddad’s arms dressed in nymph green.

Flynn and Sarah met way back in about the year 1485 AD. But it wasn’t until 1710 that Flynn managed to ask her out!  You may be confused by the dates here.  But the bride is not as old as you may think!!

In explanation, Sarah and Flynn were the only two students in a University tutorial class about British History 1485 – 1710.  So you can see it took Flynn a a few hundred years of history and only after the final exams, to realise that he had to do something if he was going to guarantee seeing Sarah again. He managed to invite her on a date.

Amongst other things Flynn inspired by the great poets promised to “swim across the milky way and enjoy the infinite array of stars and planets and horsehead nebula……Everything I am and everything I have is yours, for history AND eternity.”

“My tip to other brides – don’t wear a strapless gown if you are carrying a baby around.”

“I wanted a vintage, country theme but we were planning it after moving to Victoria so it soon became what can we find on the internet“

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: The marquee. I didn’t want a big tent and I saw the bedouin type tents on the internet and was sold.

Best bargain: Probably my wedding dress I was about 6 months pregnant and freaking out that I wouldn’t have time to look after the baby was born so I bought one online through etsy.

Bridal gown: Etsy, I paid around $500 including postage from America

Accessories: Etsy

Shoes: Wittner, $60

Bridesmaid dress and accessories: It was a dress Bec already had, same for the accessories

Groom and best man’s suits and shoes: Vest from Country Road, hats, jeans and shoes from stores in Smith Street, Melbourne.

DIY: I made the invitations, place cards, thank you notes, and did my own makeup. Flynn’s mum did the huge flower displays and bali flags (as well as organising everything).

Photographer: Bonnie Jenkins

Celebrant: Kari Celebrations

Number of guests: 80

Wedding budget: $13,000

Everyone helped out setting up the decorations, picking up and setting up the cake. Lots of Flynn’s mum’s friends lent items that we used as decorations“

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Located beside Balomoral Lookout, one of the highest points on the Blackall Range, Vue de Lumieres has large private hedge lined gardens, and away from the hustle and bustle, in the charm of your own marquee, this is an ideal location for your dream day. For your ceremony, you have the choice of many pretty spots, including the chapel pergola. No matter your choice, all have amazing expansive coastal views.

Whether you are having a traditional wedding, a Morrocan Bazaar, or anything in-between, the Master Chef will work with you to design a menu to suit your theme. 

This weekend, you this hinterland wedding venue will be open for inspection as part of the Maleny Montville Wedding Professionals’ Bridal Showcase. More details below images. 

The Low Down

Minimum number of guests: 40          

Maximum number of guests: 200

Operating as a wedding venue: 3+ years

Wedding days available: 7

How many weddings in a day: 1 

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: Special Arrangements

Operating hours: As required

Ceremony locations: Various locations in the hedge lined gardens, with expansive  coastal views

Reception locations: Marquee allocated as per individual requirements, with expansive coastal views

Music: Yes

Bring own cake: Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes 

BYO: Yes

Dance floor: Yes 

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: As Required

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: Yes

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