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Jess + Jonathan’s Noosa Restaurant Wedding

Sally Townsend — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 19:00:05 +0000

Gold Coast couple, Jess and Jonathan’s elegant Noosa Beach wedding ceremony was held at the ever-popular idyllic Maison La Plage Grove, shaded prettily and with the sound of the waves just beyond the trees. Their wedding colour palette was both formal with a classic feel and fresh and contemporary. The navy bridesmaid dresses and the groom’s navy suit were stunning against the white bouquets with greenery peeking through.

If anyone has ever told you white bouquets are boring, they haven’t seen a Willow Bud creation with all its perfectly placed blooms constructed with care and precision, and a whole lot of talent. This Noosa wedding florist has an eye for the distinctly beautiful, making their creations second to none.

The touching ceremony was followed by frolicking at Little Cove on Noosa’s Main Beach for bridal party photos with photographer, Karena Nuttall. Then they joined their guests at Bistro C for a celebration of their new marriage, great food and a dining room elegantly decorated by First Class Functions. 90 of their closest family and friends came along to dance the night away with the happy couple.

“My advice to other brides is to have a timetable for the day with realistic times, it makes for a stress free morning getting ready, plus only have people around that you want there.” Noosa wedding florist Willow Bud made a distinctly gorgeous bouquet for bride, Jess. “My grandparents read a poem at the ceremony and our brothers witnessed us signing the marriage certificate.”

“Jonathon wrote me a beautiful letter and gave me a Tiffany and Co pearl bracelet. What made it even more special was my mother wore a pearl bracelet on her wedding day. I gave Jonathon a Melbourne Watch Company watch and wrote a very long letter. I gave my girls Mimco pouches and earrings. Jonathon gave Timothy a wooden box with socks, cuff links and bow tie.”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: My Karen Willis Holmes gown.

Best money-saver: I won a full stationery package from Lovestruck Invitations at a wedding expo and a friend of ours donated his time as our celebrant.

Bridal gown: Karen Willis Holmes Lucinda Bespoke Gown with French Chantilly Lace sleeves, $3600

Accessories: Handmade robe made by my mum from lace and material from all the special ladies in my life, which I wore on the wedding morning. Antique Earrings from Isabelle’s Fine and Antique Jewellery in Hastings Street, $690, and a Pearl Tiffany and Co bracelet – a gift from Jonathon.

Shoes: Designed myself through Shoes of Prey $250

Bridesmaid dresses: Bariano Navy full length lace Lucinda dress $270 purchased through a wholesaler

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Mimco earrings, their own nude heels

Groom’s suit and shoes: Country Road and MJ Bale $850

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Country Road and MJ Bale $850

Rings: Jonathon has a Palladium domed wedding band and I have a Platinum diamond band made by Peter Anderson from Andersons Treasure store.

DIY: We had our Parents and Grandparents Wedding Photos printed and framed to display at the reception.

Number of guests: 90

Honeymoon: We had a pre-honeymoon in Italy in May then stayed in Noosa for a week after our wedding.

Wedding budget: $42,000

“For our bonbonnieres we made donations to two charities, being Red Kite in memory of my friend Kate and Beyond Blue in memory of Jonathon’s friend Luke. Following this we printed thank you cards and attached pins from each charity for our guests to wear on the night. It was amazing looking around the room seeing people wear them in honour of two friends.” “One special moment was our first dance – we hadn’t practised at all but just lived in the moment and we had the best three and a half minutes together.”

“The very best part of the day – apart from saying our vows that we had personally written to each other – it would have to be walking home together at 1.30am going over our memories from the amazing day.”

Wedding Featurette – Jon & Jess from Goliath Productions on Vimeo.

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Meet Natalie Hunter and the woman behind Willow Bud at this year’s A Village Wedding Expo on Sunday, June 19.

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Venue Review: Rickys River Bar + Restaurant

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0000

Dining on delicious fine food and wine in a gorgeous, comfortable setting on the Noosa River waterfront… Who doesn’t want that kind of Sunshine Coast wedding!

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Rickys River Bar + Restaurant is the ultimate Noosa dining experience, and a picturesque, elegant setting for your Noosa wedding. It’s the perfect Noosa wedding venue for small weddings, right up to 130 people for a sit-down dinner. A la carte menus are seasonal using both local and imported premium ingredients sourced for their taste and uniqueness. There are three and four course menu options to be enjoyed before the mesmerising backdrop of the Noosa River.

Now, lovely news about this – you absolutely have the option of having both your ceremony and your reception more or less in one place, because the very pretty Quamby Park is right next door, and is a perfect place to say your vows.

THE LOW DOWN ON RICKYS RIVER BAR AND RESTAURANT

Minimum number of guests: 50 for exclusive bookout

Maximum number of guests: 130

Operating as a wedding venue:

Wedding days available: 7 Days

How many weddings in a day: One

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Operating hours: Lunch available 11.30am- 4.30pm, dinner 5.30-11.30pm

Ceremony locations: Quamby Park next door (booked through the council)

Reception locations: Restaurant

Music: Some restrictions, 2-3 piece band or DJ must conclude by 11:00pm

Bring own cake: Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes

BYO: No

Dance floor: Yes

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: No

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: Can use venue from 5:00pm

Acccess to rest of venue: Yes, from 5:30pm

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Real Wedding: Emily and Jordan at Noosa Waterfront

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:00:00 +0000

Emily and Jordan had an amazing time the day they became husband and wife in a Noosa wedding at the gorgeous Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. 150 of their closest family and friends, including a 45-strong contingent that flew in from Melbourne for the joyous occasion enjoyed a beautifully styled ceremony. Oh, it sure was styled up good and proper, by none other than the delightful team at Lovebird Weddings.

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While the happy couple and the bridal party took to Hastings street in search of trees lit up with fairy lights, and just the right spot a little ways up from Noosa Main Beach, the rest of the guests stayed on at Noosa Waterfront for a special afternoon tea. This was followed up with a festive cocktail reception, where yummy mini gourmet burgers, pork belly nibbles, noodle boxes and mini gourmet pizzas were served. Delish!

I found my getting ready for my wedding day more relaxing than I do getting ready for work sometimes. Surround yourself with people who are good problem solvers and who will take control if something goes wrong so that you don’t have to.

I hired a back up venue; it meant we could tell everyone to stop stressing about the idea of an outdoor wedding because if it does rain we will just take the indoor option.

My grandmother was our wedding celebrant and it was her last wedding before she retired. She knew our whole story and has been part of it since we first started dating, loved us so much. She was able to take such joy in sharing it and joining us together as husband and wife.

Grandma was the celebrant, the videographer and musicians were all good friends from Melbourne, and our parents joined us up the front to pray with us during the ceremony.

We had 180 guests for the ceremony and 150 for the reception. 45 of those guests flew up from Melbourne for the wedding.

Our Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: Anya Maria Photograpy

Decorators: Lovebird Weddings

Hair Stylist: Evalyn Parsons Hair

Florist: Buderim Floral Art / Makeup Artist: Shima and Gloss / Entertainment: DJ Ryan Anderson / Wedding Night Accommodation: RACV Resort Noosa

The things that were most important to us were that people saw the love we share together, that we had enough food and drinks for everyone, and thanks to Noosa Waterfront, that was no problem at all!

Prior to our wedding day Jordan and I lived separately and had saved ourselves for each other. So the wedding day was super special and a day of many firsts. All our guests knew about it too so everyone was really excited for us and there was an amazing energy because of it it.

Our Wedding Secrets Revealed

Best money saver: Using friends to help us out with driving/hiring the wedding car, the filming of the wedding and serving/organising an afternoon tea for the guests after the wedding before entering the reception.

Bridal gown: Maggie Sottero – Presca

Groom’s and groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Roger David

DIY: We made wooden signs and chalk boards that directed people to the ceremony venue and had quotes and information on them, and we made all the invitations to the wedding/engagement party. We also had an Instagram hash tag which worked really well.

Number of guests: 150

Wedding Budget: $18,000

It was raining in the morning so both mums were stressing but I had no doubt it would stop and clear in time for the wedding, plus my sister’s bridesmaid dress’ zip completely broke. I dropped the ring during the ceremony as I tried to put it on Jordan’s finger, so we had no REAL disasters at all. We were very blessed.

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Emma & Jordan’s Noosa Wedding

admin — Thu, 15 May 2014 19:00:00 +0000

Emma and Jordan are a drop dead gorgeous couple, who live in Canada, and couldn’t dream of any place in the world they wanted to say their I Dos than Noosa here on the Sunshine Coast. It holds a very special place in the bride’s heart, having so many sweet childhood memories of their family holiday home there. So a Noosa destination wedding it was!

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The happy couple were married in a meaningful ceremony at Noosa Main Beach, from there they hopped in the Noosa Dreamboats classic wooden speedboat to travel to their restaurant reception at Noosa Boathouse.

The lovely Lindy Photography took these outrageously gorgeous photos of Emma and Jordan’s stunning Noosa wedding day.

The Perfect Location

The location was important for me, being able to be married on the beach and at the Noosaville reception as it is sentimental to me. I spent much of my childhood with my family in Noosa. We had a family holiday home there for many years.

Keeping it in The Family

My nephew was our ringbearer, my niece and nephew were flower kids, and my brother walked me down the aisle.

The Most Special Moments

Aside from marrying the love of my life, having the people you love and care about the most all in the one place at the one time to share in such an emotional and special moment in your life!

The Bride’s Advice

Savour each moment and heed notice that the reception goes so fast and you are talking to so many people you barely get to eat and enjoy the food and cake you put so much thought into!

Wedding Secrets

Bridal gown: Stella York (Australian designer)

Rings: Tacori

DIY: Some of the reception decor and reception music

A-List Vendors

Photographer: Lindy Photography

Venue: Noosa Boathouse

Rentals: Splash Events

Transport: Noosa Dreamboats

Cake: Pavlova! From The Cheesecake Shop – a sentimental choice! / Hair and Makeup Artist: Vicki Nelis / Decorators: Beautiful Beach Weddings / Entertainment: Greg Doney Band / Celebrant: Kerry Field / Wedding Night Accommodation: Maison Resort

Take a look through Emma and Jordan’s full wedding album from their Noosa wedding day.

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