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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Luke Going Photography is one of our absolute favourites, as he has this amazing eye, capturing his subjects in the most unpredictable fashion. Just take a look through Anita and Simon’s wedding at Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville and you will see what we mean. 

Anita and Simon wanted to make the most of their special day, so they got started early with an 11am ceremony at the super cute Good Shepherd Witta Lutheran Church. Then, the newlyweds and their 120 guests enjoyed a leisurely lunch at Spicers Clovelly Estate, an exclusive luxury estate, which boasts some of the best food around.

Perfect sunshine for their marquee wedding ensured they had the perfect, relaxed day they had been dreaming of and planning to the last detail. They followed up their wedding day with a month-long honeymoon dream holiday travelling to New York, Buenos Aires and Tahiti. Lucky ducks!

“We wanted a relaxed and elegant wedding with a classic colour palette”  

“We had an 11am wedding so we could enjoy a long lunch with lovely food and wine, followed by dancing into the evening.”

“Our love of champagne and the ocean binds us together as a couple.” 

Anita and Simon’s Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: Luke Going Photography
Florist: Twig and Grace
Caterer: Spicers Clovelly Estate restaurant
Cake: Le Bon Delice French Patisserie, Peregian Beach
Favours: Grey and timber umbrellas by Concept Partners
Guest Transport – Mystic Mountain Tours
Makeup and Hair Artistry: Latonas
Rentals: Marquee, tables and chairs from Perrys Sunshine Coast Event Hire, tea cups from FancyTea
Decorators: Twig and Grace and Spicers Clovelly Estate
Entertainment: Strings – Musica Bonetti; DJ –  DJ Mr Sparkle

Wedding Secrets Revealed 

Biggest splurge: The marquee hire

Best money saver: The wedding cars! We used our own cars

Bridal gown: Darb Bridal Couture
Accessories: Diamond and pearl earrings from Stones Diamonds
Bridesmaid dresses: Lisa Ho
Bridesmaids’ accessories: Pearl earrings, Signature on Hastings
Groom’s suit and tie: Hugo Boss and Canali
Groomsmens’ suits and tie: Mitchell Ogilvie and Canali

Number of guests: 120

“The best thing about our wedding day was the two of us seeing the plan come to a reality and our family and guests having such a great time.”

”We had oysters, canapes and champagne to start, followed by two courses with dessert cake and cheese to follow.”

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