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Ella loves Eric | Wedding at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast

Sally Townsend — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:26:35 +0000

Ella says her favourite part of her wedding day was when her now husband, Eric, recited his vows. She says Eric’s beautiful nature, giving soul and his quirks are the main reasons why she married him. Apparently Eric is cultured and a wonderful life teacher, and the man certainly knows how to wear his heart on his sleeve, as you will see from their wedding film below!

The couple were married atThe Lakehouse – Sunshine Coast with 90-odd family and friends gathered to witness. They chose to have their ceremony and reception in the one place so their guests could relax throughout the afternoon. Cloud Nine Weddings made their ceremony on the lake look absolutely divine with gorgeous florals by Magnolia Grove featuring impressive King Protea and a sweet touch of blue thistle, which brought out the colour of the beautiful bride’s eyes.

The Proposal

We went to Melbourne for my 29th birthday, it was freezing cold and rainy, but we ventured out into the rain to find to a nice fancy restaurant for my birthday dinner. We had finished dinner and went walking. We found a nice photo spot and Eric insisted I stand up on this big rock to get the prime photo, which I struggled to get up onto after it being raining and slippery! After fixing myself and readying for the photo I turned around – Eric had a little box out and asked me to marry him!

Wedding Music

Aisle walk – Perfect by Ed Sheeran

We’re married! End of ceremony – Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

Reception entrance – Is This Love – bob Marley

First dance song – Can’t Help Falling in Love by Haley Reinhart

Throwing the bouquet – Whatta man by Salt n’ Peppa

Advice for Future Brides

Just be calm, enjoy the planning and it will all fall into place as it did for us. The day goes way too quick to stress the small stuff! And we can’t be in control of ‘everything’.

See how the day was lovingly captured by Nicola Holland Photography on stills and BXCSMXTH on film.

Ella & Eric from bxcsmxth on Vimeo.

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Our videographer – I wanted the best and certainly got that with BXCSMXTH. It’s something we can look back on and show our children in the future.

Best money-saver: Making our own bonbonniere for each guest (succulents).

DIY: A home made arbour for behind the bridal table! My huband and the groomsmen did an amazing job, plus I did a few knick knacks for the reception. Photo frames, favours, and little keepsake mementos for us to look back on.

Honeymoon: Kuala Lumpur and Sumatra (my husband’s village)

Bride’s dress: LUV Bridal

Bride’s accessories: Samantha Wills earrings

Bride’s shoes: Forever New

Bridesmaids’ dresses: ASOS

Bridesmaids’ accessories: The Iconic

Bridesmaids’ shoes: Girls’ own choice of nude-coloured shoe

Groom’s attire: TK Maxx

Groomsmen’s attire: Yd.

Number of guests: 94

Wedding budget: $25,000

Actual cost: Just under $25,000!

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Learn more about… Nicola Holland Photography + Cloud Nine Weddings + Magnolia Grove + The Lakehouse – Sunshine Coast + Erin Fedele Beauty and Makeup Artistry + Deluxe Kombi Service + Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair + BXCSMXTH

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Wedding on the Bay, Planned in 8 Weeks!

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000

The day Lara married her soul mate, Tim, couldn’t come soon enough. In fact, this loved up couple were so keen to kick off their married life together, they planned their entire wedding in just eight weeks! It was a bold move, but they pulled it off. Of course this ambitious idea was not something they could have achieved on their own, so they enlisted the help of wedding planner and coordinator, Emma from W ild Heart Weddings.

Lara and Tim say hiring Emma from W ild Heart Weddings to help plan their wedding, as well as coordinate the whole event on the day, was the best move they ever made. Knowing they were on a very tight timeframe, it really meant a lot to have cool, calm and collected Emma encouraging them every step of the way, and never once saying it’s not enough time. Instead, she always maintained her composure, giving the bride and groom the feeling of ease they so wanted with their wedding planning. They even saved money by having Emma scope out all the bargains for them.

Not wanting a traditional wedding, but to simply have a fun and easy day full of great food and dancing, they chose waterfront restaurant, Montego’s On The Bay on Kawana Island. With its own sweet little beach on the bay, the white sandy secluded spot was perfect for an intimate ceremony, and plenty of pretty spots for photos, there was no running around to get to the reception!

“I hired a wedding planner and coordinator, as I wanted my family and friends to be able to relax and enjoy the day as much as possible.”

“It was overcast and windy, but the rain held off till later in the night, so we couldn’t ask for more than that.”

“We wanted our son involved in the ceremony. He carried the rings down the aisle in a little sand bucket. It was really sweet.”

Amazing impressive cupcake tier cake by Sunny Girl Cakes

“We had a DJ with lots of 80’s and dance music. We’re not a very traditional couple, we just wanted to have cocktail party with lots of dancing.”

Lara’s sage advice for future brides

“Don’t stress! The day is over before you even get a chance to blink and when you have time to reflect on it, you don’t want to be thinking of how unnecessarily stressed you were.”

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest Splurge: The reception food and beverages. We wanted everyone to have a good time and a full belly.

Best Money-Saver: Hiring Emma from Little Owl Events! She helped save money for us on everything.

Bridal gown: Brides of Brisbane $1500

Accessories: Great grandmother’s engagement ring

Bridesmaid dresses: Purchased online from China

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Personalised rings

Groom and groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Connor store in Caloundra, roughly $170 each

DIY: Bouquets

Number of guests: 85

Total cost of wedding: $18,000, paid for by the bride’s parents

Lara & Tim’s Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Wedding Planner: Emma McGee, W ild Heart Weddings

Entertainment: Lee Bevington

Celebrant: Ann Hills Celebrant

Cake: Sunny Girl Cakes

Photographer: Aimee Catt Photography / Caterer: Montego’s On The Bay /

Makeup Artist: Heather Smith,Tan Addiction / Hair Stylist: Universal Hair Studios, Caloundra

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