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Stacey loves Darren | Wedding at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

Sally Townsend — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:30:14 +0000

The love between financial officer, Stacey, and electrician, Darryn, grew fast and is furiously unconditional. The Brisbane couple’s love story has taken place in some very special locations. The Sunshine Coast was their chosen wedding location since they’ve many fond memories holidaying together here. Then it was off to Bali for their honeymoon – a no-brainer since it’s where Darryn proposed.

Stacey has kindly shared all her Sunshine Coast wedding-planning secrets below, including how their chosen venue, Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, helped them to save money. Might I add, they also have super fun golf buggies for the bridal party to get around in, and very photogenic bungalows over the water to get your wedding morning pamper on.

Wedding Planning Priorities

Our most important priorities were to secure a stunning venue on the beautiful Sunshine Coast where we could have everything at the one location which could also provide lovely accommodation for our guests. It was also very important to us for our guests to enjoy flowing drinks, delicious food and live entertainment pre-reception and throughout the reception until close.

We both holiday regularly to the beautiful Sunshine Coast and find it such a beautiful tranquil location. We also wanted to have our wedding closer to the ocean.

Our Dream Team

Each and every one of our suppliers were amazing, and we would highly recommend each and every one of them, they made our day the most amazing day of our lives.

Images by Forever in This Moment Photography

The Proposal

In December 2017 Darryn got down on one knee to propose whilst we were on a beautiful romantic getaway in Bali, he decorated our suite with balloons and flowers which came as a huge surprise to me after a relaxing massage.

How I Knew He Was The One

We fell in love very early, and our love is unconditional. We complement each others lives in so many ways, our relationship has grown effortlessly and honestly, and the life we have created together has been build upon respect, friendship, humour and of course, love.

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: My beautiful wedding gown.

Best money-saving decision: Having our ceremony and reception at the same venue.

Bride’s dress: Pearl Bridal – Beautiful Zavana Bridal Gown

Bride’s accessories: Mother of Pearl Earrings, Pearl Bridal Clips & Pearl Bridal Bag

Bride’s shoes: Saint Laurent Tribute

Groom’s suit: Politix

Groom’s accessories: Tommy Hilfiger Belt & Watch

Groom’s shoes: Aquila

Bridesmaids’ dresses + accessories: Forever New

Bridesmaids’ shoes: Nine West

Groomsmens’ attire: TM Lewin

Honeymoon: Bali

Number of guests: 50

Wedding budget: $30k

Actual cost of wedding: $40k

The Music

Walking Down the Aisle Song: – Brian Adams – Everything I do , I do it for you

Reception Grand Entrance Song: – Calvin Harris – Feel So Close

First Dance Song: Lionel Richie – All Night Long

Leaving Song: Higher Love – Kygo/Whitney Houston

Check out our Spotify playlist of songs to Walk Down The Aisle to – compiled from songs recommended by real couples, and a few of my own suggestions…

Advice for Future Brides and Grooms

Have some R&R time the week prior to your wedding to pamper yourself and to relax you for the biggest day of your life.

Our Next Adventures…

For now we are planning to travel to many more amazing destinations together and work hard so that we can achieve all of our lifelong goals.

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Janéne loves Jamie | Sunshine Coast Resort Wedding

Sally Townsend — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 03:39:24 +0000

When Janéne and Jamie became engaged, the Sunshine Coast was top of their list for where they wanted to say their vows to one another. Read Janéne’s own words below to find out why….

They kicked off their wedding day with a ceremony on the waterfront Pandanas Lawn at Novotel Twin Waters Resort, complete with those iconic Pandanas Trees we love here in Queensland.

Sunshine Coast wedding photographer Adriana Watson was there to capture all the special moments from Janéne and Jamie’s special day. If I ended up with images of myself as stunning as these of Janéne I’d be one happy bride, just saying.

Janéne was kind enough to share some words about her special day with us, so without further ado…

The Proposal

“We had gone to the place where we had our first date, and this was normal as we would go there every now and then. And as we were sitting together looking out at the ocean, Jamie took my hand and started reciting a poem he had written, which turned out to be his proposal and of course I said YES!”

The Location

“The Sunshine Coast is where our story began, we met at the University of Sunshine Coast and our reception venue was just as important to us as it was our favourite restaurant, where we would frequent even before we started dating and celebrated many specials occasions over the years. It was only fitting that our most special day was celebrated there too.”

Paying homage to their early days, Janéne and Jamie headed to the University of the Sunshine Coast to take some photos in the place where they first met! Then they went on to catch that perfect afternoon light at Point Cartwright with Adriana Watson Photography.

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Our Honeymoon. We ticked off a few bucket list items and we went to Iceland to see The Northern Lights.

Best bargain: We had our reception dinner at our favourite restaurant.

Bridal gown: White Lily Couture

Bride’s jewellery: Bangles – family heirloom passed down from the groom’s mother, who had worn them on her wedding day and had been given the accessories by her mother and also wore on her wedding day. Pearl earrings – White Lily Couture

Groom’s attire: Peter Jackson

Number of guests: 50

DIY: Reception seating cards and some decorations.

Honeymoon: Italy, Scandanvia and Iceland

Wedding Music

Brides entrance – Andrea Bocelli “Canto Della Terra”

Couple entrance – Michael Jackson “Remember the Time”

First Dance – Anthony Hamilton “Dear Life”

Janéne’s Advice for Future Brides

“Remember that the day is about you and the person you love and to celebrate it in the way that makes THE TWO OF YOU happy. Don’t sweat the small stuff and take moments in the day to just enjoy the experience and celebrate.”

Thank you for supporting our A-list Vendors, who helped make Janene + Jamie’s Resort Wedding so darn great…

Learn more about… Louise Henzell Makeup Artist + Adriana Watson Photography + Magnolia Grove + Novotel Twin Waters Resort + White Lily Couture

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