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Sara-Jane loves Sam | Tiffany’s Maleny Wedding

Sally Townsend — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:32:53 +0000

It was their local football/netball club that brought them together. This eventually lead to a fateful weekend away in Kingscliff, where Sam proposed.

Although Covid was the biggest wedding planning challenge they faced, with guests flying in from out of state, they managed to get 85 of their loved ones together to celebrate their union.

Sara-Jane and Sam were married in the chapel at Tiffany’s Maleny, then their guests stayed on for a reception on site in the dining room. Our friends at Raconteur Photography were there to capture all the precious moments from the first morning champagne pop to the first dance.

Sara-Jane has shared her wedding day story, and some of the planning process below.

Vendors

Photographer / RACONTEUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Venue + catering / TIFFANY’S MALENY

Florals / TIFFANY’S FLOWERS

Cake / ZO N’ CO.

Transport / ON TIME PRIVATE TRANSFERS

Makeup / KATE ELLEN MAKEUP ARTIST

Hair / EVALYN PARSONS

Entertainment / OLLIE MURK

Celebrant / SANDY SMALES

Wedding night accommodation / HOT TEA COTTAGE

Wedding Planning Priorities

The setting and the feel had to be right for us. A place with a beautiful setting to remember our special day and that our guests could enjoy as well.

The Location

We got married here because Sunshine Coast has so much to offer. A holiday destination for our guests. Beach, and not far away is beautiful hinterland. Tiffany’s Maleny had a perfect setting over looking the glass house mountains.

Photography destination only two mins away from venue and everything was planned and taken care of at the venue – ceremony, canapés and reception.

Everything was taken care of by professional staff. Made planning the day stress free.

Standout Vendor

Raconteur Photography. They captured every moment and stayed longer than we had expected him too. Great photographer and easy going. We had a lot of fun during the photo shoots.

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: My dress.

Bride’s dress: Sphere Collective

Earrings: Chosen by Kyha

Shoes: Easy Steps

Groom’s attire: Yd.

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Shona Joy

Bridesmaids’ shoes: Novo

Groomsmen’s attire: Connor

Honeymoon: Palm Cove

Number of guests: 85

Wedding budget: $25,000

Actual cost of wedding: $32,000

Unforgettable Moment

Everyone singing Truly, Madly, Deeply during our first dance.

One Thing I’d Change

I would wear my hair out otherwise, nothing!

Our Wedding Songs

Aisle procession – Thinking Out Loud, Ed Sheeran

Aisle recession – Higher Love, Kygo

Reception entrance – This Girl, Kungs vs. Cooking on 3 Burners,

First dance – Truly, Madly, Deeply, Savage Garden

Our Next Adventure

Starting a family.

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Ellishea loves Dylan | Chapel Wedding Montville

Sally Townsend — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:49:37 +0000

Ellishea and Dylan began and finished their wedding day at the seaside, and in-between their stunning ceremony was held at The Chapel Montville. When they returned to Maroochydore, their photographer fromRaconteur Photography took them to Cotton Tree for their photo shoot in perfect afternoon light.

The evening was spent with their 68 guests at White Ivy Lounge, mingling in the waterfront venue and eating delicious food and cake.

Wedding Day Vision

“Our biggest priority was keeping focused on what it was that we wanted. How did we want to remember the day? What did we want it to look like in our memories, pictures and video? It was so easy to get persuaded by what others might want to you to do, but keeping grounded and communicating with each other was so important. Once we had that everything flowed.”

Love at First Date

“I knew after our first date we would have a long and happy life together. We connect on so many levels, have fun together whatever it is we’re doing and we are best friends.”

Where Ellishea Found Her Sunshine Coast Wedding Vendors

“The Brides Tree, Easy Weddings, images from Pinterest, simple Googling of local suppliers, walking around area’s on foot that we knew we liked (then Googling them!), Etsy, Facebook and Instagram.”

Images by Raconteur Photography

The Chapel

“Early in our relationship we had lunch at Montville with Dylan’s grandparents. Dylan’s Nan made a joke that she would get us hitched at the chapel there. It was awkward and funny the time but it just felt so right to go and check it out once we were engaged.”

Standout Vendors

“Our photographer, Adam, from and videographer, Brittany, from were so amazing on the day and what they produced for us afterwards was better than we could have imagined. They captured all the right moments in the best way, were professional, easygoing”

The Music

Walking down the aisle: Can’t help falling in love – Kina Grannis (from Crazy Rich Asians)

Signing songs: More Than Words – Extreme and What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Leaving Chapel: Sign, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

First Dance: At Last – Beyonce

Check out my playlist, where I’ve collated the best Walk Down the Aisle songs from real brides, plus a few suggestions of my own…

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Having the ceremony at the Chapel, there were lots of cheaper options but it was the perfect spot for us.

Best money-saving decision: I would say the bar at the reception, drinks were paid by the guests in lieu of any wedding gifts.

Bride’s dress: White Lily Couture

Earrings: Etsy – Dearie Accessories.

Veil: Hand-sewn and individually beaded by myself!

Bride’s shoes: Wittner

Groom’s attire: Stuart Suit Specialist & Florsheim

Page boy’s attire: David Jones

DIY: I did a fair bit of organising myself, particularly the tablescaping and set up of the reception

Honeymoon: Canada

Number of guests: 68

Wedding budget: $20,000

Actual cost of wedding: $25,000

Thank you for supporting our A-List Vendors who helped make Ellishea + Dylan’s wedding so spectacular…

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