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SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Spring has sprung, and we’re excited! Not only are we eager for balmy nights and gorgeous North Queensland days, but we can finally reveal our Win Your Wedding winners. Back in July we launched our Win Your Wedding promotion in conjunction with Mercure Townsville and were blown away by the amazing response we received. Over 300 entries were received and we read each and everyone one of them. Unfortunately, we could only pick four finalists (even though there were so many deserving people) and over 2000 votes later, we have ourselves a winner. We’re thrilled to feature them in this edition and have to congratulate all our finalists on being such wonderful, gracious people. Issue three is, as usual, packed full of gorgeous weddings, great advice and cute ideas. We’re in love with Marita & Greg’s Magnetic Island wedding, Megan & Andy’s stunning marquee reception and wait til you see our destination wedding… it’s beyond amazing! No issue would be complete without a big shout out and thanks to our fantastic contributors and advertisers, they really do keep us going. Would you like to see your business on the pages of Ruffles & Cake? Why not email us for a media kit and a chat? Now sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy!
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SANDRA DOYLE “I paid for their dresses & everything since 2 had to pay their own airfares to come.”
CANDICE CASEY “Me! Im paying for everything except shoes. I don’t think it should be their expense to be apart of your day, you asked them to be by your side, you supply the goods.”
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VICKY PIGGOTT “Me. They bought their shoes... my mum made the dresses though and they only cost $20...”
MIKAELA MATAROA “I got married overseas, so I paid for them ”
KELLI-ANN BARNES “I paid for everything, it was an honour to have them apart of ”
AMANDA CUMMINS
“I PAID FOR THE DRESSES, HANDBAGS AND A LITTLE GIFT FOR THE DAY.. AND GAVE THEM THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE THEIR SHOES, JEWELS AND HAIRSTYLES!”
JEN YARROW “My BMs have paid for their dresses, and I’ll be paying for jewelery, hair, make up, shoes, nails, and some other special treats here and there. Although they keep offering to pay for things.”
do it yourself AMBER WESTBURY “My mum made mine and the other bridesmaid for my best friend’s (of 17 years) wedding last year!”
DENYCE WHE ELHOUSE “I did, as the bride”
BRIOHNEY HOWEY “We paid for our bridesmaids dresses and shoes, and they are paying for their hair and makeup”
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JASMINE DE JONG “We did! But she got her own shoes and accessories”
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g n i d n e tr what’s
BLACKBOARDS
Blackboards are cheap, fun and add tons of flair to your big day. An easy DIY for the crafty bride, there’s literally a multitude of uses for humble boards: a welcome sign, a photobooth prop, a drinks menu board, a seating chart…the list goes on and on. Check out our Pinterest board for more inspiration. Psst...Where we found them locally? Typo!
PHOTOGRAPH THANKS TO STUDIO SIXTY PHOTOGRAPHY
VINTAGE FURNITURE A couple of vintage furniture pieces at a wedding always makes me swoon. Whether your style is retro or glam; whimsy or cool, a few well-placed statement pieces can really personalise the look of your wedding. You don’t need much; just a few great pieces should do the trick (think of it as statement jewellery, you don’t want overkill.) Perhaps a vintage couch in your reception area for guests to unwind and relax, or some great vintage chairs for your ceremony. PHOTOGRAPH THANKS TO SHANNON WALKER, A MOMENT CAPTURED PHOTOGRAPHY
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COLOURED WEDDING DRESSES Forget the white wedding, why not be a blushing bride in pink! Just for a moment, throw your ideas of a white wedding out the window. Instead, consider this: powder blue accents, blush tinged hems or bold in black (hey, if it’s good enough for Vera Wang!) Colours made a statement at some of the latest bridal shows, and with celebs like Anne Hathaway and Jessica Biel recently getting hitched in pink, more and more people are being inspired to jump on the colour bandwagon!
A NEW KIND OF WEDDING PROGRAM It’s time to say bye-bye to traditional and say hello to fun, witty and unique programs that will bring a smile to your guests’ faces. Remember, your wedding program should represent your wedding! Whether it’s colourful, edgy, romantic…put your personalities on the page! Try to think outside the box. Sure, include all the usual stuff (who’s in the wedding party, order of events, etc), but inject a little you into it too – how you both met, where you had your first kiss, favourite quotes, etc. The possibilities are endless! PHOTOGRAPH THANKS TO ANGELA RENEE PHOTOGRAPHY
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A TOAST TO THE BRIDE + GROOM TA M F R O M L I T T L E W H I T E S PA C E S H A R E S W I T H U S W H AT T O D O ( A N D W H AT N O T T O D O ) I N YOUR SPE EC H AS MAID OF HONOUR
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sentence, not read directly off palm cards but not wing it TAM KING LITTLE WHITE SPACE TOWNSVILLE DESIGNER, STYLIST, FOODIE + BLOGGER
so you end up rambling on about Aunt Marthas jam drop recipe that you both baked as children. You’ve got to make this speech one to remember. PRESSURE! I’m not gonna lie, I googled! Yep; I’m ashamed to admit it because writing a speech about one of my favourite people in the world should come naturally - but I googled ‘Tips for making a good bridesmaid speech’. Cheesy right? You’ll
This month my little sister is getting married and I am so totally over the moon for her and my new soon to be ‘brother from another mother’. The anticipation has built as the big day drawers closer and we plan the nitty gritty details; from the blooms to the table seating arrangements to discussing the pros and cons of changing into a second party dress after the formalities. You see not only am I her big sister and best friend but I am also….da-da-dum... The Maid of Honour! Not the Matron of Honour as she affectionately likes to call me (I do not need a reminder that I am married, have a baby and a non- existent social life, which is how I feel when she calls me this – cheeky sod!) With being maid of honour comes a list of responsibilities or long list in many cases. Not only must you be number one confidante, you must check your e-mails every hour for updates (I’m not kidding), try on horrid horrid dresses until you find the perfect one, match the right dress with the right shoes, talk colour schemes, help choose the perfect flowers to match the dress / venue, fit fittings into your schedule, be there for important hair trials, make sure the bride eats, hydrates and is told how amazing she looks during the getting ready process, lift her heavy dress every time she needs to pee (re-thinking the hydrating part now) and…make a speech! Now don’t get me wrong, I know how to yap. I can talk the ear off a basset hound. I have been an MC on a
be intrigued to know that nothing in google helped. I had to make this my own, and just to add even more pressure, I heard from a friend that my sister and her fiancé were excited to hear my speech because they were sure it was going to be ‘quirky and funny’! Eeek! I literally lay in bed night after night thinking about what I am going to talk about. There are thousands of stories from our childhood that I could share but that would only bore everybody else at the reception who didn’t know us as children. Have you ever sat at one of these weddings where the speeches drag on for hours, and nobody is interested that Johnny loved playing in the sandpit with his tonka trucks when he was two... or that Jessie loved her dog banjo and enjoyed taking him to the beach. Seriously, no one cares. Write that stuff on a piece of paper and stick it on the bathroom door so people can read it when they go to the loo! I decided to make this very important speech from the heart - make it meaningful and about the couple, not just my sister. After all that’s why this occasion is taking place. Its about the two of them and why they are so special together. Of course I’m not going to miss an opportunity to throw in a random yet embarrassing ‘funny’ about my sister (when else will I get another opportunity like this?) and I will absolutely NOT drink too much champagne before making this very important speech… I will save that for afterwards. Wish me luck! Until next edition…Tam x
few occasions and bridesmaid at a few more and these important roles require one to know how to talk. When it comes to your sister though, your best friend - the person who you spent your childhood with, you’ve gotta pull out the goods. You’ve got to have the content that
F O L L O W TA M ’ S B L O G
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T H E B I G D AY July 28th saw us launch our biggest competition to date and the chance for you to Win your Wedding! The scene was set at the Mercure Wedding Expo and hundreds of visitors poured through the doors of the Ruffles & Cake Deck to meet our wonderful contributing vendors and submit and entry form. We’d like to thank everyone involved, especially the team at Mercure Townsville for helping to make the day as successful as it was!
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CEREMONY + RECEPTION MERCURE TOWNSVILLE
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Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life, so why leave any detail to chance? Let the team at Mercure Townsville ease the pressure of your big day and arrange the perfect wedding reception for you, catering to all your needs. With elegant and modern function rooms and an enclosed outdoor decking area, they are perfect for weddings of all sizes, whether an intimate wedding or a lavish affair. With a dedicated Wedding Coordinator on hand to ensure your day runs smoothly, make an appointment to see first hand everything their state-of-the-art facilities can offer you!
For over 54 years Loloma Jewellers have been dedicated to helping couples find the perfect rings. With four showrooms across three of Townsville’s biggest shopping centres (Stockland, Castletown and Willows) and trained, experienced staff, you can rest assured you’re in good hands. From modern titanium to traditional gold and everything in between, the attentive staff will wow you with their extensive collection. Loloma is also the exclusive Townsville stockist of Hearts On Fire diamonds or, if you prefer something more bespoke, their jewellery design programme is fabulous. Prepare to be wowed!
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You want a wedding that stands out, right? One that you and your guests rave about for weeks. Of course you do! Well here’s our hot tip: hire a photobooth from the crew at Flash Photobooths. Sleek photobooths that look the part and will fit into any space, their photobooths print double photostrips meaning both you and your guests get to keep a copy. Add in some props and you’ve got a guaranteed crowd pleasure and some brilliant photos to boot! Oh, and let’s not forget their fantastic guest books either! We can’t think of a better keepsake of your big day.
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Wedding dress shopping should be an experience. BellaDonna Bridal North Queensland’s Ingham Road bridal store is large, spacious and welcoming and caters for everything bridal. The consultants are experienced and can help you chose from the large and varied range of gowns in store. They also stock a large range of accessories including veils, head bands, jewellery and beaded belts/sashes in store to allow the final individual touches to be added to achieve your perfect vision. BellaDonna Bridal also stock bridesmaid dresses, so take the girls along and make a morning of it!
Your day, your way. That’s Skye Bree’s moto for her natural and photojournalistic style of photography. Be sure to know your in safe hands allowing her to capture the most beautiful, natural photos - and take away a stack of them, too. Presented on a gorgeous disc, Skye has a selection of packages offering just a few hours to a full days coverage, from the hair + make up to the dance floor. Don’t fuss with choosing the right photos, either. Skye will give you the best of the best that she takes on the day! Skye Bree is currently undergoing a rebranding with the launch of a new studio/ office on Blackwood St in the city - we can’t wait to see what she has install next!
HAIR CAPELLI HAIR GALLERY Trust your tresses to the talented team at Capelli Hair Gallery on the big day. Stressed about finding the perfect style? You needn’t be with their complimentary pre-wedding hair consultation. Here you can talk everything hair with their talented style team to ensure you have the perfect look for your big day. At Capelli, it’s all about you. You can relax on your wedding morning knowing that you’re in the best of hands while enjoying with a fresh continental breakfast platter with your bridal party. We’d highly recommend giving these ladies a call!
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NATHAN.
LARISSA.
HOW WE ME T HE SAID We met on the dating site RSVP but we were a little embarrassed at the start so we would tell everyone that we met through friends at a BBQ.
SHE SAID He messaged me online and we hit it off straight away. We were on the phone to each other every night until we finally met.
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THE FIRST DATE HE SAID Larissa invited me to her place to watch the footy and have a few drinks and homemade pizzas. I can still remember what she was wearing that night too - a yellow shirt and little black shorts and she had straightened her hair!
SHE SAID He came over to watch the footy. I made pizzas and had the beer on ice.
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THE FIRST KISS HE SAID Was on the same night [as their first date].
SHE SAID Was completely natural. Our chemistry was instant.
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THE FIRST I LOVE YOU HE SAID Yeah - that was me, and it was pretty quick as well. I think like a month into our relationship and Larissa doesn’t let me forget it either.
SHE SAID Does it make me a bad fiancé that I can’t remember? I just know that he said it first!
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FINDING THE ONE HE SAID Our first date! I mean footy, pizza and beer what more could I want? Honestly, I’m not sure but I suppose it would be when I decided to move to Townsville with Larissa from the Gold Coast. That was a massive life changing event and for me to say yes [to moving] I had to know she was the one.
SHE SAID I always knew he was the one but he cemented it for me when I was sick. I gave him the option to bail however he wouldn’t leave my side. He was there for all the surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and has done it all! He’s been my rock and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without him.
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THE PROPOSAL
Cute story!
HE SAID Where do I start! Larissa was on the Gold
but when she started coming around I
Coast celebrating a family christening and
asked her to take a drive with me. I had
birthday, so I secretly started paying off a
planned to go for a nice walk and propose
ring in a jewellery store with the grand plan
on the rock wall at The Spit, so that’s
of picking it up and proposing, that way
where I took her... little did I know and to
we could tell all of my family in person.
my surprise, there was no light on the rock
We had planned for me to fly down on the
wall! We decided to walk anyway into the
Saturday morning as I had commitments
pitch black. At about half way, I remember
prior. I was due on the 6am flight, but slept
thinking ‘I can’t do it here, she won’t be
through my alarm and missed my flight. I
able to see me,’ so we turned around and
rang Larissa to tell her what happened,
started walking back. At the very start
and let’s just say she was not impressed.
of the path there was one single light,
I had to book the next flight down, and if
but when we got there the ground was
anyone has had to do this; knows it’s not
ridiculously rocky so the whole one knee
cheap. When I got there, I hired a car and
thing went out the window! But I asked her
drove to the Gold Coast and with some
if she loved me enough to marry me and
time up my sleeve, went straight to pick
she said yes, so at the end of one of the
up the ring. Later that night Larissa was
unluckiest days of my life, it all turned out
still mad at me for the new arrangements,
great.
SHE SAID I was on the Gold Coast for my niece’s
with him. He waited till that night and took
first birthday. Nath was due to join me
me to The Spit where we went for a walk.
the following day and we were going to
He then asked me if I loved him to which
meet up for breakfast once he arrived. He
I replied yes. Then he asked me whether I
missed his flight (even after I reminded
loved him enough to be his wife. Of course
him to set multiple alarms). He managed
I said yes to that as well. Bad mood lifted!
to get another flight but I was pretty upset
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THE WINNER REACTION HE SAID I was driving my car and Larissa rang me and asked, “what are you doing on the 22nd of February.” Me not knowing what was going on about, said “I have no idea.” She said “well looks like we’re getting married! We won!” And I started yelling in excitement. “Yahoo! Yeah baby!” I’m sure the other cars were looking at me like I was a freak.
SHE SAID I was in shock. Completely lost for words! I’ve been so touched at all the support we’ve received from family, friends and friends of friends that have never met us. Winning this has just been the icing on the cake.
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WHAT IT MEANS HE SAID After everything we have been through the last 3 years it will be a fresh start for us hopefully with all health problems behind us and I think we will be able to enjoy our wedding more with the help of all the contributors.
SHE SAID Put all our energy into my remaining treatment without the stress of planning and financing a wedding. It’s definitely been a weight off our shoulders. Thank you to Ruffles and Cake and all the sponsors and contributors, this means so much to us.
The End FOLLOW THEIR JOURNEY We will be following Nathan + Larissa’s story through the whole wedding process in each upcoming editions of Ruffles + Cake and our blog. PLUS featuring their wedding in our Autumn 2014 edition!
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When Kate Moore started showing off her
caramel lattes, cheap alcohol and greasy food.
attemps at cooking healthy treats on her
“I became more aware about how my own diet
Instagram photo account she got worried she
affected my concentration, mood and feelings
might be boring some of her friends. So she
about myself,” she says. So she started trialling
created a separate foodie account and called it
a whole new way of living and eating, and
coconut and cardio .
embraced the “I Quit Sugar” health campaign.
Fast forward 12 months, and today more than
Think lemon sunflower seed balls, squid cooked
twenty thousand people from all corners of the
in coconut oil with kale and cucumber, and lots
globe and all walks of life are not only following
of green smoothies.
her beautifully styled food photos, but hanging
The results spoke for themselves in her personal
off every recipe and every piece of feel-good
wellbeing, and coconut and cardio flung her
advice she posts from the kitchen of her (nearly)
career in a whole new direction. This year she
renovated Townsville home.
enrolled in postgraduate studies in nutrition
“I could have never dreamt the response I would
and is collaborating with healthy living experts
get on Instagram,” Kate says. “I remember
from around the country, including health coach
doing a happy dance when I reached 600
and media personality Sarah Wilson.
followers thinking I was pretty lucky to have that
It’s been a big year for Kate Moore outside of
many people actually interesting in my food
the kitchen too. This October marks her first
and ideas.”
wedding anniversary to husband, Jordan. “The
A registered psychologist, Kate started getting
past 12 months have been so wonderful yet so
interested in the relationship between food and
surprising that I have to mentally slap myself a
behaviour when she realised her own body was
little to believe how my life has changed,” she
rebelling against her after too many years of
says.
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“I spent so much time planning our wedding and enjoyed it so much that I had decided that I would look in to party planning as a potential hobby.”
“ A F T E R O U R W O N D E R F U L D AY I H A D BOXE S FULL OF GLAS S JARS, BLAC KBOARDS, JUTE AND MINI PEGS, AND A HEAD FULL OF IDEAS AND INSPIR AT I O N . ” “ I H A D N O I D E A T H E N T H AT THOSE JARS WOULD INSTEAD BE USED F OR S T Y LI NG C H I A S E E D PUDDI NG S !” Most of the wedding decorations have now been recycled to become extra styling props for Kate’s coconut and cardio food photos, providing subtle reminders of her day as a bride on Magnetic Island. “I loved the vibe of the day. I woke up early at Lotus House and found my now sister-in-law Lauren on the couch,” Kate remembers. “We simply sat in silence for a few minutes watching the ocean roll in. That brief moment was all I needed to clear my mind and prepare myself for the most wonderful day of my life.” So what does her husband think of the clean eating life he’s had to adapt to since their wedding day? “I struck gold,” Kate says plainly. “I often hear friends say that their husbands or families would ever eat the raw zucchini pasta or dehydrated spinach crackers that I make, but Jordan eats anything I cook and in turn, he drags me out bed in the mornings to take the dogs for a run.” Kate’s ultimate goal is to own and operate a seaside holistic health practice that specialises in mending dysfunctional relationships with food and offering education about the healing power of food and exercise. In the meantime, she has some other things to take care of. “Getting the red wine stains out of my wedding dress, growing more vegetables and extending out family with a pet duck are my immediate goals,” Kate says. “And officially changing my surname as promised before our wedding will also make Jordan happy, and you know what they say - happy husband, happy life.”
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KATE’S BIG DAY BREAKY IN THE GIDDY EXCITEMENT OF THE WEDDING DAY, EVEN THE HEALTHIEST OF BRIDES CAN FORGET THE IMPORTANCE OF A NOURISHING BREAKFAST. A few strawberries to compliment the champagne won’t cut it and few hours into the festivities you’ll be sporting a headache to rival the one you’re traditionally meant to experience the next morning. Try one of Kate’s bridal breakfast recipes to prevent the stomach growling getting louder than your band’s performance and keep your energy up until the final song.
Gr een Q ui no a Sa vo ur y fri tt ers 2 cups spinach 1 tsp fresh dill 1 tso fresh parsley 1/4 cup quinoa flakes 4 eggs Psyllium husk (optional) then Blend spinach, herbs and eggs together too little a is ure add in quinoa. If the mixt to runny try adding in some psyllium husk (use pan hot a into absorb the liquid. Spoon when a little coconut oil to cook in) and flip urite bubbles appear. Serve with your favo on, brunch ingredients such as smoked salm , avocado and goats feta or fresh leg ham cherry tomatos and chutney.
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DON’T RAIN ON MY PARADE “The morning of my wedding I woke up so excited only to look out the window to see a sky full of dark clouds looming. Then rain started bucketing down. I was so upset! I was convinced my wedding was ruined as the ceremony was entirely outdoors. Luckily, the rain didn’t last long and soon enough the sun came out and it ended up being absolutely perfect weather. I couldn’t have asked for a better day. “
FAMILY Greg and Marita included their children into the ceremony by making Milla the flowergirl and Caleb the ring bearer. “Our family is the most important thing to both of us so we wanted to include everyone in some way. Milla had a fabulous time having her hair done and dressing up in her ‘party’ dress. She even managed to sneak a nap in before the ceremony so she was all ready to go! Caleb really enjoyed joining the groomsmen for a morning photoshoot as well; he loved being a part of the wedding party.”
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THE DRESS As any bride will tell you, finding The Dress is not always an easy task. Marita hit The Bridal Palace with her mother, “I thought I knew what I wanted but once I was actually in the bridal store surrounded by all the gorgeous gowns I knew I would have to just let the dress find me.” After trying on over 10 wedding dresses, Marita’s dress found her! “As soon as I put it on I felt like a bride. I instantly knew it would be the one I would walk down the aisle in. I tried on a few gowns that were very beautiful but I just felt as though I was going to a ball or a formal event rather than my own wedding. I really wanted to feel like a bride and wear a dress to remember”.
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DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL “I was blown away by how emotional my father was when he was giving me away. He cried as he walked me down the aisle and I couldn’t look at him or I’d start crying as well and I didn’t want to ruin my make up! One of my younger brothers was a mess too. There were lots of tears at the ceremony. It was an emotional day!”
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THE CEREMONY A private family residence set the scene for Marita and Greg’s gorgeous day. “This was a very easy decision for us. The venue was at my grandfather’s house on the island where we regularly spend weekends and have big family lunches. We’ve had some fabulous times there over Easter, Christmas and New Year so we knew it would be the perfect choice. My grandmother Jenny spent months in the garden getting it all ready. She also found an old canoe down by the beach a few weeks before and filled it with fresh white flowers for us. It added a special touch to the ceremony.”
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POLARIOD Marita & Greg supplied Polaroid cameras and film for guests to snap away. “They pegged them up on the bare branches of a white tree which we now have back at home. It’s a sweet little reminder of the day and also served as a guestbook.”
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THE DESSERT TABLE Townsville cake maker and decorator Happy Cakes was in charge of the cake and dessert table. “The cake was three tiers with different flavours on each one: white chocolate raspberry on the bottom, caramel in the middle and choc peppermint on the top. We decided to have a dessert table because I love love love sweets and knew the cake just wouldn’t be enough! We also placed photos of my parents and Greg’s parents on their wedding days on the cake table. We thought it would be a nice way to include them.”
THE CELE BRATION Guests celebrated until the wee hours with band Groove providing entertainment to a packed dance floor. “Everyone was in high spirits and the vibe was just electric. I don’t think the dancefloor was ever empty. My brother Jacob did a solo performance to Single Ladies too which was a hoot!” said Marita.
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THE SPEECH “My Maid of Honour wanted to do her speech as a performance (we used to spend our childhood making up dances and singing together all the time) so she did her speech then broke into dance with the other bridesmaids to Beyonce’s song Love on Top (a favourite song of mine), which is why they had the sailor hats - it was magic! I couldn’t have asked for a better speech - they know me so well! Those sailor hats became quite the fashion accessory on the dance floor. I think nearly everyone was wearing one at some stage throughout the night.”
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THE DANCE Marita and Greg took dance lessons to make their first dance one to remember. “The moment when he lifted me up into the air and the guests went wild is something I will always remember�.
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THE SUPPLIERS DRESS Bridal Palace (Ceremony Dress) Rachel Gilbert (Reception Dress)
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DECORATORS Wedding Works, Sharna Bailey and Jenny Goicoechea
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CAKE Happy Cakes
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THE DRESS With a silk ruched bodice and layered organza skirt, Megan’s dress was far from what she had originally envisioned. “I always pictured myself wearing a fitted lace dress, with a very low back. But after 3 dresses & not feeling the wow, I saw this dress secretly hidden in the cupboard for no one to see. The shop had shipped up this dress specifically for another girl but I had to try it on. I didn’t bother trying anything else on because by the look on my mum’s face, I couldn’t go any further. It was so far from what I expected & I knew no one else would expect it as well.”
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THE CEREMONY The couple chose beautiful Queens Gardens for their late afternoon ceremony, held under an enormous rain tree. With an already spectacular backdrop, the couple held back on decorations, with white slatted chairs and aisle runner their only accessories. The couple also dotted cute wooden signs near the park entrances so guests were easily able to find the ceremony location. Bubbles and quirky programs were given to guests on arrival.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHERS Being a photographers son, photos were something the couple were very particular about, choosing two photographers. “Aidan and I were exceptionally lucky enough to have Andrew Rankin from Andrew Rankin photography & Megan Morano from Insight Creative. Both with so much experience and they both brought their different strengths, to deliver the most stunning photos!�
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THE RECEPTION Megan & Andy decided on a classic theme of black & white with a hint of Megan’s obsession, Tiffany & Co. A silk lined marquee was erected at the Maritime Museum in Palmer Street
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THE CAKE Sticking with their elegant black and white theme, Megan and Andy chose a simple two-tiered cake decorated with a black bow in a nod to incorporate their Tiffany & Co elements. “ The first tier was caramel & the 2nd was chocolate mudcake that was served to our immediate family only. On the other tables there were beautiful vintage 3 tier cake stands that had mini cupcakes and cheesecakes. You know your dessert has impressed when ¾ of the guests are Sicilian and there wasn’t one bit left.”
THE ENTERTAINMENT Aidan booked the entertainment, Katie & Con, after seeing them play one night at Flynn’s. “At one point they had everybody on the dance floor, their energy was amazing”. The couple also booked a photobooth to keep their guests entertained, “We picked the option of having the big guest book for our guests to sign under their crazy photos! We look at ours all the time!! I love how the further into the book we get, the crazier the photos are. It’s such a great reminder of your guests at the wedding because unfortunately you can’t get a photo with everyone.”
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Andrew Rankin Photography + Megan from Insight Creative VIDEO Carlo Tomarchio Digital Video Images
DRESS The Bridal Palace
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SUIT Michael’s Menswear
MAKE UP Teena Romaior The Makeup Mirror
CAKE Anja’s
FLOWERS Townsville Flower Market
ENTERTAINMENT Katie & Con + Flash Photobooths
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PHOTOBOOTH Couples own photo Flash Photobooths LETTER Wooden Letter Various Cotton On SIGN Here Comes the Bride ArtsyQuotes Etsy BUBBLES Heart Top Tube Wands Ebay HAIR Antique Tulle Hair Clip Lovisa EARRINGS Diamante Marquis Leaf Drop earrings Lovisa
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BEN + ANGIE
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THE DRESS Angie’s Jenny Packham gown was purchased last minute – a lucky online find combining the right amount of elegance, float and sexiness! “I was checking online and searching for ‘the dress’, it was one of the highlights of prepping for the day. It found me in the end”.
THE CEREMONY Angie and Ben chose the spectacular Khayangan Estate in Bali for their ceremony and reception. “It was honestly one of the most breath-taking villas in Bali. We saw a few, but we knew that it was the venue for us the minute we walked up the driveway.”
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FAMILY + FRIENDS Family and friends played an enormous role during the day, “We had an electric violinist play and our good friend, Drew Mills, sing – that was amazing. Ben’s father, John Jones did the Haka as part of his speech (I’m from NZ). And my friend, Rachel, also married Ben and I – that was simply incredible! My most touching moment was really Rachel Plecas, our best friend and celebrant. She’s extremely close to me, my idol really. She gave me words of wisdom and made me feel ultra calm the entire time.”
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COCKTAIL HOUR “We did a photoshoot during cocktail hour on the beach, whereby the fine lace in my dress collected half the coast-line, including a few empty snickers packets and some marine life!”
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THE RECEPTION The bride & groom designed their amazing reception and ceremony look. “Ben and I love to host parties, and had done a lot of cool set-ups before. I have a furniture business called Fred Lives Here, so that helps because we have a pretty keen design eye. My husband just opened a restaurant and Bar called Oxwell & Co in Singapore, of which he did a lot of the design. Safe to say that we were in our comfort-zone when it came to wedding planning!�
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THE SPEECH “My husbands speech was absolutely amazing, he’s hilarious, and it’s possible that I’ve forgotten a lot of details – but I’ll never forgot his words.”
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THE SUPPLIERS DRESS Jenny Packham
FLOWERGIRL DRESS Custom made
BRIDEMAIDS Custom made
SUITS Custom Made
HAIR Julie Mikeska (friend)
MAKE UP Myself (I was a make-up artist for twelve years)
CELE BRANT Rachel Plecas (friend)
SHOES Christian louboutin
FLOWERS Bloomz
DECORATORS M&M catering
PHOTOGRAPHY Studio Impressions
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RING PILLOW Birds Nest Ring Pillow LoRustique Etsy SIGN Marquee Light Sign SaddleShoeSigns Etsy BRACELET White Marquis Cabochon Bracelet Lovisa EARRINGS Turquoise Vintage style Drop Earrings Lovisa LIGHTS The Menlo Park Lamp MenloParkLamps Etsy CUFFLINKS Silver Clear Swarovski Barrel Cufflinks Cuff-Daddy HANDKERCHIEF Pocket Square BartekDesign Etsy
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FRANCE, ITALY + THE GREEK ISLANDS L O O K I N G F O R S O M E H O N E Y M O O N I N S P I R AT I O N ? J O I N U S I N TA K I N G A P E E K I N T O J E S S E A N D A L A S TA I R ’ S A M A Z I N G A DV E N T U R E .
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FRANCE “ W E W E R E L U C K Y E N O U G H T O H AV E T H E C E R E M O N Y I N S I D E M A R I E A N T O I N E T T E ’ S P R I VAT E G A R D E N S . ” We got married in Paris at the Palace of Versailles. We were lucky enough to have the ceremony inside Marie Antoinette’s private gardens. France and the history of the French Imperial history has long held a fascination with me, so to have our wedding in such a historically rich and beautiful spot was amazing! We were married by the ‘Temple of Love’ which was erected in 1778. It was a beautiful afternoon, the flowers and birds were out in force and a more ‘French’ picture you could not imagine. We wore matching blue linen suits and recited our vows to each other in the shadow of the worlds most romantic and magnificent palace. A dream come true! While we were in Paris we stayed in the Hotel Le Notre Dame, designed by Christian Lacroix, the hotel was located directly across from the Notre Dame with views over the river Sienne and the magnificent cathedral itself. On our wedding night we were lucky enough to stay at Versailles in the Triannon Palace. While in Paris we visited all the famous sights of the city with highlights including the Arc De Triumph, Monte Marte and Champs selesey. We spent a day exploring the Antique and Vintage district and ate as much food as we could possibly fit in. France was picturesque, the people were stylish and very friendly and the whole experience left us feeling very at home. I cannot wait to go back to the worlds most beautiful city!
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ITALY “ W E B A S E D O U R S E LV E S I N S O R R E N T O , A TOWN PE RC HE D ON SOARING CLIFFS W H IC H OV E R LOOK S T H E MO S T S T U N N I N G COASTLINE WE’VE EVE R SE E N” From Paris we left for Italy where we stayed on the stunning Amalfi coast for a few days. We based ourselves in Sorrento a town perched on soaring cliffs which overlooks the most stunning coastline I have ever seen. We took a day trip out to the Island of Capri, famous for it’s beautiful town and stunning houses. We explored the island and were even lucky enough to enter the ‘Blue Grotto’, a cave opening which can only be entered by laying flat in a row boat as the entrance is so small. Once inside the pitch black cavern, you look down to say one of natures most beautiful displays. Fluorescent aqua water which is unlike anything in the world; it glows and shimmers and looks like something from another planet. Stunning! We went to the cliff top towns of Posetano and Amalfi, ate the best food we have ever experienced in our life and explored the ancient city of Pompeii. The Amalfi coast was incredibly beautiful, the sunsets, the incredible water and the beautiful people make this luxury destination feel homely and unique.
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GREECE “AS SOON AS REAC H THE I SLANDS YOU CAN SEE WHY THE INSPIRED THE STORIES OF ANCIE NT GRE E K MYTHOLOGY” From Italy we travelled to the Greek Islands, where we spent the last leg of our honeymoon. We spent 8 nights exploring Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Los. As soon as reach the Islands you can see why the inspired the stories of ancient Greek Mythology - rocky outcrops rising from the bluest water you have ever seen! The Greek islands are famous for food, beautiful sceneray and partying! We took boat cruises, swam in the clearest water imaginable, ate lamb and octopus on deserted beaches and explored the ancient ruins, temples and bars! The island of Santorini was perhaps the most beautiful of the four. Still an active volcano, the island is famous for it’s luxurious towns, beaches and laid back lifestyle. A highlight was visiting a restaurant perched on the side of a cliff overlooking the bay, and the beautiful cobble stoned lanes full of gelato. We scuba dived on Los and saw hundreds of beautiful fish and giant clams, a wonderful experience!
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NICK + ASHLEE 15th March Brighton Beach Victoria
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LEVI + JESSICA 29th June 2013 Queens Gardens Townsville QLD Andrew Rankin
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