Master planner, Emma, dived into wedding-planning with vigour, and absolutely managed to pull of absolute wedding perfection. She married her one true love, Nick, in a very personal and heartfelt wedding ceremony in her parents’ beautiful garden in Mons. 

One uniquely special part of their day was when Emma’s father walked her down the aisle, only to continue on to the altar to assume celebrancy responsibility! Emma says this will go down as one of the most amazing moments of her life, getting married alongside both of the most important men in her life. Awww! 

Both Emma and Nick infused their own specific must-haves into their wedding day – for car-enthusiast, Nick, that meant fabulous vintage cars. For Emma; loads and loads of flowers. Throw in a lolly buffet, live entertainment and amazing food at reception venue, The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast and everyone’s happy. 

Images by Calli B Photography

“My mum was my 2ic and so patient given I spoke only about the wedding for 8 months and sometimes called her 3 times a day!”

“When I saw Erin Clare‘s bridesmaid range, we all fell in love with her range and were so delighted when she advised we could make all three dresses to suit each of my sisters. We went with the same colour dresses, but different styles. Erin had two in a collection that we loved and we spoke about what we would like for the third dress, which she has now included in her collect and named ‘Jesse’ after my sister.”

“My advice to brides… I am a planner, so I would say plan, plan plan, I really think this eliminates any pressure and helps you enjoy the planning as well as the day. Obviously just enjoy the day, it is over in a heartbeat!”“My father is a marriage celebrant and married us, it was wonderful on the day, but to have him involved in planning the ceremony for us was also truly special. The ceremony was filled with such love and laughter and we received so many wonderful comments on how touching the ceremony was. I think it will always be one of my most treasured memories, standing up there with my two favourite men in the world! “

“We share the same values, we love a good party with friends and, he makes me laugh. I am a planner (he is not!) but this also works! I think above all, we share a very patient and completely unconditional love.”

“We had the Offenbach String Trip perform at the ceremony, which was such a nice touch in the garden. The bridesmaids walked down the aisle to Canon in D Major (Johann Pachelbel) and I walked down to the Wagner Bridal Chorus.”

“Although I had been subtly dropping hints they appeared to go unnoticed and I just knew that when he was ready he would involve me in the ring choice. He was cleaver enough to actually propose with a single diamond as he was determined to have the engagement a surprise and we had the ring made together. He purchased the diamond on Friday and all weekend I continued to foil his plans by asking friends and family to catch up or pop around! He eventually found the right moment on the beach in Mooloolaba and I was so shocked he had managed to surprise me; he had to prompt me for an answer!”“We met online, Nick sent me his number straight away and that same day we caught up for a drink at Cracked Pepper in Mooloolaba. We were there for four hours. In the dates that closely followed it was quite obviously to us both that we had found something special. Nick was so charming and chivalrous! A couple of the many things I came to love about him .”

“The reception centre at the Lakehouse was simply stunning!”

“My lolly buffet was such a hit at the wedding. I wanted it to be very classis and went with mainly white lollies and some pale pink. I was so grateful that the lakehouse let me set it up the day before, I don’t think I would have trusted anyone else to do it for me.”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Jimmy Choo shoes

Best money-saver: Our celebrant was my Dad! DIY Flowers – we purchased roses from Jabula in Palmwoods and my cousin who is a florist flew from Melbourne to do them all.

Bridal gown: Erin Clare Couture (My dress – $5400, bridesmaid dresses $640)

Accessories: Tiffany and Co. pearl bracelet that my husband gave me for my birthday three months earlier (careful planning on my part! ) and pearl earrings.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo $890

Bridesmaid dresses: Erin Claire

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Swarovski earrings $120 each

Groom’s suit and shoes: we hired them from Ferrari ($250)

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Ferrari

Rings: Peter Bakker, Fortitude Valley. My husband proposed with a single diamond from Peter who then designed my ring. It was an easy choice for us to go back to Peter, we both had a rings custom made in platinum. $4500. My husband proposed with a single diamond from Peter who then designed my ring. It was an easy choice for us to go back to Peter, we both had a rings custom made in platinum. $4500. 

Honeymoon: USA + Mexico

Number of guests: 135

Wedding budget: $50,000

Emma & Nick from bxcsmxth on Vimeo.

Photography Calli B Photography | Videography BXCSMXTH | Reception venue The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast | Cake Buttercups Cupcakes | Transport 59 Cadillac Coupe de Ville + 62 Cadillac Coupe de Ville + 57 Chevy Nomad, hired from Joe Butterworth | Makeup Artist Makeup by Jess | Entertainment Offenbach String Trio + Duo from Sumeo Entertainment | Gift registry David Jones | Celebrant Rob Millen Wedding Celebrant 

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In January this year, we collaborated with The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast on an event engaged couples flocked to from near and far. Those who joined us at the Wedding Soiree were given the chance to win a $10,000 wedding package with The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast, plus $5,000 worth of wedding products and services from some of our top A-list Vendors. 

The lucky winners were beautiful couple, Jessica and Nic. Their wedding day turned out absolutely beautifully with a hinterland ceremony and photo shoot with Andrea Sproxton Photography and a wedding reception at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast. 

Jessica glowed with makeup by Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist, and hair by Coastal Style Mobile Hairdressing. 

Meanwhile Nic was dressed in a gorgeous tuxedo from Suits Direct. 

Florals and styling were designed by Styling Hue Floral Creative. 

Chocolate2Chilli prepared all the delicious delicacies for the dessert table, which taste as good as they look – I can attest to it! 

Venue The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast | Photography Andrea Sproxton Photography | Suits Suits Direct | Styling & Floral Styling Hue Floral Creative | Dessert Buffet Chocolate2Chilli | Makeup: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist | Hair Coastal Style Mobile Hairdressing

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Local teacher, Jess, married her love, Travis, in a beautiful classic wedding at Sunshine Coast purpose-built wedding venue, The Lakehouse. Their wedding styling was inspired by the location and decor of the waterfront coastal venue, and Marine Engineer Travis’ affinity with all things nautical. Jess also included a hint of vintage in her fashion and with the inlusion of old family wedding photographs. 

Images by Lou O’Brien captured their day in a gorgeous fashion. 

“We gave our attendants their dresses and suits as well as nice bottles of champagne and scotch and the girls also had pretty robes for getting ready as well as earrings. My nieces and nephews all had presents on the table to entertain them during the reception.”

“My daughter, Lotte, did a reading during the ceremony as did one of Trav’s childhood friends, Melissa. We also gave the bridal bouquet to my grandparents as the longest married couple at the wedding. My three older brothers, Adam, Ben and Jarred were also our MCs for the day and this was very special to me.”

Jess and Travis said their vows by the water at Brightwater in a ceremony performed by celebrant, Suzanne Riley. 

“We have identical values, love for family and admiration for each other as people. We wanted to keep everything simple but have a wedding that reflected who we are as people, a couple and things that were important for us to share.” 

“My dad also surprised us in his speech by acknowledging our wedding day as the same date my Mum and Dad got engaged. Not having Mum with us physically was very difficult but she was there with us in so many other ways. Her wedding photo featured in our decorations.”

“Trav is a huge ‘boaty’ so the nautical theme worked and we combined this with my love of teaching… and chalkboards became the feature for this.

“A highlight for me was a special father daughter dance that Dad and I had worked out together and singing a song to Trav with my brother Ben on guitar was pretty special (once I got in the right key!)”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest money saver: Doing so many things ourselves – invitations, bonbonniere, thank you cards

Bridal gown: Ferrari Bridal and Formal wear – $1900

Shoes: I had a pair that I hadn’t really worn much which were perfect! I wanted a neutral colour to theme with vintage style.

Bridesmaid dresses: Forever New $200 each

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Angus and Coote Jewellers, Bras and Things robes

Groom’s suit and shoes: Male Manor, Carindale $1600 for all three

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Male Manor, Carindale

Rings: Selig’s Jewellers in Caloundra $1400

DIY: I work with wonderful people where I teach at St John’s and the amazing ‘Arty’ teachers Fiona and Jas, who happen to be great friends, made our centrepieces, which were incredible. 

Number of guests: 110

Wedding budget: $35,000

A-list Vendors

Celebrant: Suzanne Riley

Venue & Catering: The Lakehouse

Florist: Willow Bud

Photographer: Images by Lou O’Brien / Videographer: Wildbunch Weddings / Cake: Lee Berryman Cake Designs / Bombonnieres: Miniature heart chalk boards on pegs (ordered online) and doubled as name setting / Transport: Noosa Limousines / Makeup Artist: Pru Edwards  / Hair Stylist: Katrina from Universal Hair / Entertainment: Rockin You Wild DJs

See Jessica & Travis’ full wedding album. 

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