Ah… what a spectacular view of the Noosa River! This is from the deck of the one and only Rickys River Bar & Restaurant, which is one of Noosa’s most popular restaurant wedding venues. 

We have a whole album full of wedding pics from this venue to delight and inspire. Enjoy! 

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Ah, this wedding is like a breath of fresh air. It’s swimming with sweetness, especially lots of involvement from family and friends. Kylie and Ryan’s wedding ceremony was held at Ryan’s grandparents’ Sunshine Coast range property. Their 70 guests then joined them for a fine dining experience at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar.

We Are Twine captured the beauty and effortless elegance of this Noosa wedding day. 

“I didn’t really have a theme in mind straight away. After doing some research (mostly with The Bride’s Tree), and working with what I had at Ryan’s grandmother’s, the theme just developed from them. I think we ended up with Modern Vintage Country (if there is such a thing).”

“One of my favourite things was that I arrived in my mums old Datsun 260z. My dad and brother had restored the car for the day, and then driven it up and back from Victoria, it was perfect arriving in mum’s first car and Ryan and I loved driving up the highway in it after the ceremony!”

“As most of the guests had travelled from Melbourne, Sydney, Europe and the US, we wanted them to be able to stay somewhere lovely and enjoy their time away from home.”

“We wanted to get married somewhere that was special to us, the whole family enjoys gathering at Ryan’s grandparents house, and it is a place with fond memories for Ryan growing up, especially with his grandfather who has passed and was greatly missed on the day.”

“I was a very relaxed bride, which was great, but I was maybe too relaxed. I left a little too much for the family to do without much instruction, to the point where, Ryan thought I wanted the signing table under the deck at the end of the isle because I had asked him to put it there when we were setting up, but I only told him to put it there because it was raining, and I just assumed everyone would know to put it beside the wedding arbour! So I think giving family some drawings of where I wanted everything would have helped a lot.”

“We keep each other grounded and in line. We both can have big ideas and strong personalities, so we are there to keep the other level headed. We also both want the same things out of life, we’re driven and want to make to most of what we can achieve together.”

“I had my best friend Rebecca as my bridesmaid. Her and her partner travelled from San Diego for the wedding, which was really special for us. Ryan’s best man was his cousin Brendan. Family is really important to Ryan and Brendan was his first ‘partner in crime’.”

“Being from Melbourne it was important for me to have excellent food at my wedding, and we definitely had that!”

Wedding Secrets

Bridal gown: The Babushka Ballerina – Modified Josephine dress – $1800

Accessories: Borrowed hair clip from my sister in law that she wore at her wedding

Shoes: Zu – $80

Bridesmaid dresses: Bridesmaid’s own

Groom’s suit and shoes: Roger David $380

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Groomsman’s own suit and shoes

DIY: We had a lot of DIY at our ceremony; we made the arbour from some recycled timber and we hired or bought everything else. We made our own seating plan and seating cards. I also made my own invitations.

Number of guests: 70

Wedding budget: $25,000

A-List Vendors

Reception venue: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

Videographer: Sunshine Coast Videography 

Florist: Willow Bud

Hair Stylist: Coastal Style Mobile Hairdressing

Photographer: We Are Twine / Ceremony Caterer: The Timber Hut, Sweetness Contained / Cake: Kylie’s mum / Transport: Kylie’s mum’s Datsun 260z / Makeup Artist: Makeup 4 Brides / Rentals: Beautiful Weddings / Entertainment: Ayla Scanlon & Network DJs / Dance instruction: Ballroom Moves Sunshine Coast / Gift registry: Wishing well / Celebrant: Dave Vaughn / Wedding Night Accommodation: On the Beach, Noosa 

Take a peek through Kylie and Ryan’s full wedding album. 

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A wedding reception at the Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and Bar is an occasion to remember always for its wonderful location, food, wines, service and warm atmosphere. And the packages available are surprisingly affordable. Cocktail packages for up to 150 guests start at just $89 per person, and sit-down dinner packages start at $99 per person, while you can choose one of their five-hour beverage packages that start at $55 per person.

There are many beautiful places close by to hold your wedding ceremony, many within walking distance, so you and your guests can relax without the concern of transportation between wedding day locations. The closest being right next door on the private lawn area, beside the Noosa River and surrounded by the magnificent Moreton Bay Fig Trees, with their enormous shady boughs supporting the evergreen foliage. This iconic tree is one of the reasons Noosa is so named, meaning “Shady Place”, an Aboriginal term.  Your guests will enjoy the distinct appeal of the tranquil riverside setting and you will discover the perfect setting for your wedding photography.

The Low Down

We asked Noosa Waterfront Restaurant a bunch of questions on your behalf… 

Will ours be the only wedding held at the venue on our wedding day?   

Yes

How long has the venue been operating as a wedding reception venue?

Over ten years.

How many guests can the venue accommodate? 

Up to 120 for sit-down, or up to 150 for cocktail-style.

Is there adequate onsite parking?

Yes.

Is the venue fully wheelchair accessible?

Yes.

What are the operating hours?

10:00am – late, last drinks at midnight.

Are there certain days of the week or times of the day when the price is discounted?  

Weekdays are cheaper.

What food and beverage packages does Noosa Waterfront Restaurant offer and how much are they?

See full details on their packages on the website.

Are we required to pay for our supplier’s meals? e.g. photographer, band, MC? 

Yes, at a discounted rate.

Can we arrange an appointment for a sample menu tasting?

Yes – a lunch or dinner in the restaurant is highly recommended and would make for a lovely date night! Make sure you ring in a booking.

Can we bring our own wedding cake?

Yes

Is there a bar onsite?

Yes.

What beverages do have available at the bar?

Beer, wine and spirits. Plus, Noosa Waterfront Restaurant won the Gormet Traveller Wine Award. 

Can we BYO?

No, the bar is fully licensed and staffed.

Is there a dance floor?

Yes.

Is there room for a band?

Yes.

Does the venue have audio equipment with adequate speakers and a wireless microphone or will we need to hire our own?

Speaker system has iPod connectivity.

Does the venue have any noise restrictions?

At 11:00pm, the music needs to be turned down, as standard at all restaurants.

Are we able to utilise your venue as our ceremony location if it rains optional question for outdoor ceremonies)?

Yes.

Are there any restrictions on the type of decorations that can be used e.g. open flame candles, hanging decorations from the ceiling?

No.

Are there any other restrictions we need to be aware of?

The park next door is perfect for a ceremony. A permit needs to be booked through Sunshine Coast Regional Council. Most brides enter this area by walking over the small foot bridge over the river and into the park. Beautiful!

Below three images by Karen Buckle Photography

Take a look at this ahmayzing wedding film, which features a stunning wedding held at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and Bar. 

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