Anna and Ben’s romance began in the workplace. He was the head chef and she the manager of the restaurant, where they both worked. Their love blossomed over the next four years before they became engaged. Anna, now a teacher, planned the entire wedding over the next 12 months with lots of help from her devoted family along the way. 

One heart-melting moment from their Witta church ceremony was when Anna’s father walked her down the aisle, and then married the pair in his capacity as a Pastor. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their 65 guests kicked on for a Noosa reception at RACV Noosa Resort. There are many memorable moments from this wedding, all of which were captured by Alan Hughes Photography. You can see the full wedding album here. 

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In the bride’s words…

Special moments

Having my Dad who is sick with Motor Neuron Disease walk me down the aisle was the greatest gift, also marrying the love of my life and getting to share with all my friends and family was truly special.

Gifts exchanged

I gave my sister, who was bridesmaid, a pair of earrings to wear on the day. Ben gave his groomsman a bottle of Irish whiskey. Ben sent me a beautiful big bunch of flowers to my room on the day and I snuck into his room the night before we got married and placed a bottle of Jameson’s (his favourite whiskey) into his room wrote him a poem and note.

Family a priority

I involved my family as much as I could. My dad is a Pastor so he was able to perform the ceremony and marry us. My brother, Chris, plays the guitar so he played for my first dance. My Aunty Tania is a music teacher so she played the piano as I walked down the aisle. I also asked a few other family members to say bible readings. My little nephew was my ring bearer and carried the rings down the aisle. Any way I could involve them I did. 

Designer dress

My sister, Kiri, helped me to design my dress and she designed her own bridesmaid dress. 

Unique guest book

Instead of having your typical guestbook I got Katie from ipuzzleu to build and make a puzzle for our guests to sign.

The Happy Couple

We meet when we were both working in restaurant. I was the restaurant manager and he was the head chef. The main thing that makes us work together is how open and honest we are with each other. We like to make each other laugh.

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: Honeymoon and couture gown. 

Best bargain: I didn’t really have a money saver bargain. As I know I want and it was hard to cut corners.

Bridal gown: Erin Clare Couture- $4000 (including veil)

Accessories: Hair pins (brought online), and earrings from Lovisa.

Shoes: Wedding shoes from Zu Shoes

Bridesmaid dresses: Ultra Suite (Brisbane)- $300- It was custom made for her.

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Hair pins (brought online)

Groom’s suit and shoes: Rodger David (Suits) and Shoes Myer

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Rodger David (Suits) and Shoes Myer

Jewellery/rings: Gloss Jewellery- Sunshine Plaza

Gift registry: We had a wishing well.

DIY: Stationery – seating plan,  wedding menus, wedding invitations, and ceremony booklets with the help of my brother, who is a graphic designer.

Number of guests: 65

Wedding budget: $35,000

A-List Vendors

Photographer: Alan Hughes Photography

Decorators: Splash Events

Makeup Artist: Natalie Hunter Makeup

Florist: iBlossom / Caterer: RACV Noosa Resort / Cake: Lorinda from Ideas in Icing / Bombonnieres: Candy Addictions / Transport: Noosa VIP Limos / Hair Stylist: Moda Fusion / Entertainment: DJ – Moove it DJs / Celebrant/Other Officiary: My Dad / Wedding Night Accommodation: RACV Noosa Resort. 

Take a peek at Anna and Ben’s complete Wedding Album 

If you loved Anna & Ben’s photos, you are in luck, because you can meet the man responsible for them at the Noosa Wedding Expo this coming weekend. Here are all the details… 

Noosa Wedding Expo

Noosa Springs Resort

Sunday, 16th February

10am – 3pm

Entry is $10 per person (pay at the door)

Fashion Parades will be at 11.30am and 2.00pm

Major Prizes

Fraser Island Honeymoon package from Kingfisher Bay Resort

Honeymoon package and spa treatments from Noosa Springs Resort

Photographic package from Tim McIvor Photography

Engagment photo session with Karena Nuttall – Photographer

Expo Specials

Many of the exhibitors will be holding special deals for expo-goers only, and all areas of wedding services will be represented at the expo. From transport to photography, from jewellery to cakes. You really can plan your entire wedding in one outing, and save a stack of money while you are at it. 

Ticket Giveaway

Tell us below in the comments which wedding services or products in particular you are hoping to lock in at the expo and we will send you two tickets to join us at the Noosa Wedding Expo this weekend. Today we are giving away two double passes.Winners will be notified via email, so be sure to include your email address in the comment.

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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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