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Brooke loves Chris | A Noosa River Wedding

Sally Townsend — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:57:04 +0000

Brooke and Chris’ wedding day was a long time coming. After 13 years together, and an 8-year engagement, the bride buckled down and got their perfect Noosa River wedding day planned from start to finish in just four months.

Their day started at the picturesque Noosa River-front Resort, Culgoa Point Beach Resort, where they got ready overlooking the longest stretch of private beach in Noosa, seeing the occasional friend or relative SUPing past, Pelican perched on the bridge, or Brush Turkey coming right up to say hello on the ground floor room patio. The bride also got to take a sneaky peek as the florist and stylist set up right outside for their ceremony with a Hamptons feel.

The couple took their 85 guests on a river cruise before docking at Noosa Boathouse Restaurant for their reception, which was beautifully decked out with creative floral installations.

Lee from Life and Love Photography was there to capture the day.

“I bought Chris a watch and he had a charcoal drawing commissioned by David Filer from South Africa. The drawing is something very close to my heart and was very special.”

“We were both very relaxed and wrote our own vows. This made it very personal and light-hearted.” “We decided to do something different and have the photographer take photos at the ceremony and then join everyone on the Catalina river cruise, which was in-between the ceremony and reception, and take photos of all our guests enjoying themselves. We have the best photos, which I was able to provide copies to the guests.”

“I used my mother’s homemade Irish Cream recipe filled into beautiful glass bottles to serve as one of three bombonieres.” “I started planning in April 2016 (four months out) and I wanted a Hamptons Style with lux finishes. Nicole from Splash Events was fantastic to pull this all together.” “I loved reading The Bride’s Tree and I also used Pinterest for ideas.”

“We met when Chris was a mechanic in Noosa and I took my car in to be serviced to him. The rest is history…”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Reception and flowers.

Best money-saver: We didn’t have any groomsmen or bridesmaids.

Bridal gown: Marilyn Crystelle Bridal

Accessories: My mother’s grandmothers’s opal ring. Earrings and bracelets from Lovisa

Shoes: Tootsies Shoes, Sunshine Plaza

Groom’s suit and shoes: Custom made from Tailors Mark, Melbourne

Rings: Bensons the Jewellers

DIY: I used my mother’s homemade Irish Cream recipe filled into beautiful glass bottles to serve as one of three bombonieres.

Honeymoon: Melbourne for Melbourne Cup

Number of guests: 85

Wedding budget: $40,000

Who paid? We paid for our own wedding.

“We enjoy each other’s company and share our precious time together. Chris works overseas so he isn’t home very often.”

Thank you for supporting our A-list Vendors, who helped make this Noosa River wedding so spectacular…

Learn more about… Noosa Boathouse Restaurant + Splash Events + Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry + Willow Bud + Life and Love Photography

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Hidden Grove Destination Wedding

admin — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Noosa is one of the most beautiful parts of the planet, and people travel from all over the world to get married here. It truly is a little piece of paradise. Nobody knows this better than Kelly and Jarrod, who planned their dream destination beach wedding from Adelaide in South Australia.

Planning a wedding from over 2000 kilometers (1400 miles) away has its challenges, but Kelly and Jarrod navigated this successfully with the help of Sunshine Coast wedding planners and stylists, CL Weddings & Events. Their beautiful ceremony was conducted at Hidden Grove by the lovely celebrant, Lynette Maguire, and their reception followed at Sails Restaurant.

Their simple elegant affair, punctuated with perfect weather of blue skies and sunshine, was captured beautifully by Katja Anton – AKA Weddings.

Kelly and Jarrod’s Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: Katja Anton AKA Weddings

Wedding Planner and Stylist: CL Weddings & Events

Florist: Blooms of Noosa

Cake: Sunshine Coast Cakes

Makeup Artist: Pru Edwards

Hair Stylist: Hair By Nicola

Entertainment: Martini Club

Stationery Supplier: Deciduous Press

Gift registry: Peters of Kensington

Celebrant/Other Officiary: Lynette Maguire

Wedding Night Accommodation: Picture Point Terraces

“I wanted our wedding to be simple and elegant. The wedding planners from CL Weddings & Events were so helping with bringing the ‘theme’ together.“

“My dad drove me down the aisle on a Harley Davidson – his dream!“

“My bridesmaids were amazing throughout the planning – always offering to help and research things for me. Even up to the night before the wedding, when I still hadn’t planned any music for the ceremony. They were lifesavers and put a playlist together for me.”

“We wanted a relaxed and enjoyable feel for the day, nothing was too formal or serious. It represented us as a couple.“

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: Bridal gown

Best bargain: The cake

Bridal gown: ‘Nicoletta’ by Fiorenza

Bridesmaid dresses: ‘Pixie’ in powder blue by George

Groom and groomsmens’ suit and shoes: IvyLeague

Rings: Blizzards Fine Jewellers

Number of guests: 80

Wedding budget: $40,000

“The zipper on my wedding dress broke! It didn’t phase me though, I got changed and continued to party the night away.“

“Without the financial assistance of our parents, we wouldn’t have been able to have such a beautiful wedding. We are so grateful!“

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Bridal Makeup Inspiration

admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Whether or not you’re usually a makeup kind of girl, you want to give some good thought to how you will wear your makeup on your wedding day. Prettying up your face for the biggest day (not to mention the most photographed day!) of your life should be something you enlist the help of a professional for. A professional like Kylie or one of her team from KJ Artistry, amazing Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artists.

Take a look at these absolutely gorgeous brides below, and see how different all of their wedding makeup designs are. From a beautiful period-style makeup with bold lips to a sweet nymph-like look, to a glamorous silver and black smokey-eye look, or even bling false lashes with an otherwise natural look. The possibilities are endless!

Impressed by the versatile talents of the KJ Artistry team? Us too! So why not make it your mission to catch up with the girls this Sunday, January 20 at the Sunshine Coast bridal showcase.

Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase

Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Date: Sunday, January 20

Show Hours: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Admission: $10.00 each

Giveaways

Each bride will receive a show bag filled with information and FREE copies of Brides Diary magazine, Ideal Bride, Sunshine Coast Brides, Queensland Wedding, Wedding & Bride, Queensland Bride Magazine and Your local Wedding Guide. Valued at over $75.00

Prizes

The Summer Sun has begun and wedding planning is in the air….come along and you will go in to the draw for any number of lucky door prizes valued at over $10,000.00. Try your luck at winning one of two stunning wedding gowns, generously donated by Hills in Hollywood & Ferrara Formal & Bridal. Prizes will be drawn each of the fashion shows.

Total Prize Giveaways – over $10,000

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