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E DI T I O N 4 / S U M M E R REAL WE DDINGS

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THE WEDDING PLANNER’S WEDDING

FEATURE: SAMANTHA WILLS

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SUMMER LOVIN’ It’s Summer already, and Summer means the festive season is just around the corner!! Infact, by the time your reading this... it could just be the new year!

For the two of us at Ruffles & Cake, it’s been an amazing year. Of course, 2013 for us marks the launch of our very first edition!! Since, there’s been lots to celebrate, take in and be proud of, and of course lots of learning and developing ideas for a bigger and better Ruffles & Cake in 2014!

One of the highlights for us this year has been our Win your Wedding Competition. Having the support of so many amazing suppliers in Townsville come together to give away a wedding (yes, nearly an entire wedding!) was something very special - and of course the amazing response we received by you! Our lucky winner’s Nathan and Larissa have been busy planning their big day - locked in for February 22nd, 2014! Catch up on how they have been going on page 40.

As we ride out what’s left of 2013, we give thanks to those who have helped make Ruffles & Cake stay available to you, our readers. To you, we also say a huge THANK YOU for supporting us, writing in and submitting your photos, ideas and feedback! Without that, there would be no Ruffles & Cake!! Keep it up, North Queensland.

We hope you love what’s inside another packed edition of Ruffles & Cake! Be sure to grab yourself an icy cold drink, sit in the aircon and enjoy!

Wishing you all a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Savan&ahSkye xx

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THIS IS WHAT YOU SAID!

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ERICA KIPPIN

OLIVIA FRANKLIN

SANDRA DOYLE

“I definitely think its appropriate to have an adults only wedding.

It’s shouldn’t been seen that children are being excluded, it’s just, some weddings are laid back relaxed and suited for children and others are more formal and not appropriate for children to attend.”

“Children at a wedding are

“My sister asked everyone

cute and add to the fun. A wedding is a joining of not just two people - but two families and children are an important aspect of every family. It also Instills values and Ettiquette for appropriate social behavior in children that should be reinforced at every opportunity. I think it’s important they attend.”

to not bring kids as its her day & she knows they can have tantrums so didn’t want any parents wishing the ground would open & swallow them up because of their kids being tired.

I really think yes it’s the couple who are organising and paying for it all to decided. After all it’s their day.”

MELI SSA PYKE

IT’S UP TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM, WE ARE GETTING MARRIED NEXT YEAR AND ARE NOT HAVING KIDS AT THE WEDDING...

We want it to be a big party so don’t want kids running around and parents trying to sort them out when they should be having a good time too.”

KENDALL BROWN “My brother and his fiance’ are having a wedding in February and the venue has a room across the hall from the reception room which they are going to fit our with an xbox, dvd player, toys and games etc and hire some babysitters/child care workers to look after the kids during the reception so parents can relax with only being a minute or two away. With a lot of younger children in the family this is a great idea and the children don’t have to miss out on a very special day!”

MELI SSA JANE “Years ago it was the norm to have kids at a wedding, now its the norm to have no kids at a wedding because kids get bored, agitated & are completely unpredictable. I definitely agree with no kids at a wedding, particularly little kids.”

TARA ROBERTSON “I think it is fine to ask your guest no to bring children. Think of how bored the little cherubs would get, which is half the reason they act up at such events.

It also give the adults a chance to relax and soak up the beautiful occasion. In the same case, I have 2 children 7 and 3 and plan to have them part of our wedding. they will do their bit and I want a babysitter on hand to take them away if they want. and at the reception I will have an area for the kids as we (for ours and the guests) and have things for them to join in on with the adult guests”

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THE AFTER PARTY

By midnight the younger crowd (and you!) might just be letting loose and ready to party. The formalities are over, Great Aunty Jean has headed home and the night is young.

Ask before hand about extending out your venue hire for a few hours past the usual 12am cut off. If your venue isn’t able to accommodate this, consider booking a private space at your favourite bar and arranging transport before hand to take you there so you can continue your celebrations until the sun comes up....just be sure to leave a day or two of recovery time before flying out on your honeymoon.

PHOTOGRAPH VIA YES MY BRIDE

PATTERNS Pattern are everywhere, from bold stripes and bright patterns through to sparkles, sequins or polka dots. Stripes and chevrons are the hottest trends, especially when used on your table linen. Don’t be afraid to use pattern for table runners, napkins or even the bridesmaid dresses themselves. For the groom add a flash of pattern through the pocket hanky, shirt or perhaps you are brave enough to sport a bow-tie? Go wild for fun bold graphics, delicate florals, gingham, paisley, spots, chevrons and stripes!

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FUN! While the day is ultimately yours, it’s important to consider your guests enjoyment and careful plan the day to ensure a good time had by all, after all, you really are hosts at this ultimate party. Put a little thought into a few activities that will have your guests mingling and enjoying themselves. Croquet or lawn bowls are fun ways for people to interact and loosen up before the reception starts. Have ‘kid kits’ on hand for any youngsters you may have attending or consider hiring a babysitter for the night. Other cool ideas are fireworks, magicians, acrobatic shows, photo booths or even your local Mr Whippy van!!

THE ‘ALL-IN-ONE’ Less stress on your wedding day can only be a good thing, right? Opting for the All-In-One, i.e. ceremony and reception at one venue, is just that. The benefits you’ll experience are numerous: no trying to match up dates and times with numerous venues being a major plus. Your guests will also love it, especially your outof-towners who may not know their way around, and so will your pocket. Want to spend a small fortune on flowers at your reception? They become much more cost effective when your florist can move them straight into the reception once you’ve said your vows. You’ll also save heaps of time not being ferried around town for photographs and you can often reserve accommodation close by meaning you can arrange transportation to and from the venue for your guests.

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TAM KING LITTLE WHITE SPACE TOWNSVILLE DESIGNER, STYLIST, FOODIE + BLOGGER

WHO PAYS FOR WHAT? TA M F R O M L I T T L E W H I T E S PA C E SHARES WITH US HER TOP 5 TIPS ON HOW TO KNOW WHO FLIPS THE BILL

Is it seriously December already? Already Christmas trees

usual continual skinny lattes and girly gabber, she asked us

are again popping up and presents are being wrapped -

the question – “how did you work out who pays for what

which sends me into complete panic! Now I’m realising that

at your wedding?” Cue circus music, because I remember

in a blink of an eye another year has passed and I too need

when I got hitched that was the question that everyone

to get myself into Christmas shopping and cooking mode!

avoided and in the end you are sent to crazy town. It’s one of those questions that is difficult to answer because

You’ll be happy to know that since the last edition of Ruffles

everyone’s financial situation is completely different. You

& Cake, my sister was married and you might remember my

have the brides and grooms who are happy to do it alone.

last entry was about writing the perfect Bridesmaid Speech?

There are others who have their parents agree to give them

Well, I did it…with only a couple of glasses of bubbles

a set amount of money to put towards their day. Others

prior, I ditched the google search, spoke from the heart and

who ask for the groom’s parents to pay for the bar tab and

managed to slip in an embarrassing story of two - mission

the bride’s parents take care of the catering while they

accomplished! It was an amazing day and she, of course,

fix up the rest. It is such a mixed bag when it comes to

looked stunning!

what each couple decides to do in this situation and it’s a decision that should come without judgement. Like I said,

Recently my girlfriends and I caught up, one who is slap

everyone’s situation varies. However, after much pondering,

bang in the middle of planning her wedding. You know the

I came up with my top 5 tips for ensuring it runs smoothly

part where you are overwhelmed, drinking too much wine

so that everyone is on the same page, knows what’s going

each night as you peruse Pinterest and every possible bridal

on and you don’t get to the month before and have to ask

magazine known to man, searching for ideas? Amongst the

your folks for a big fat unexpected loan!…

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TOP 5 TIPS 1. B U D G E T B U D G E T B U D G E T !

I’m the first one to admit it - I hate working with numbers! And, I hate scrimping and saving! What’s the old saying? Champagne taste and beer money? That me! In all cases, over budget so you don’t get caught out. Pretty things are expensive and cost money and if you want them you have to have the cash!

2. S E T U P A W E DDI NG AC C OU N T Talk to your bank about setting up an account on the side, if you haven’t got one already, and have a set amount direct debited into it each week. Try to set it up so you don’t have access to it through an ATM and can only withdraw through your branch. It’s

“DON’T GE T TO THE MONTH BEFORE AND HAVE TO ASK YOUR FOLKS FOR A BIG FAT UNEXPECTED LOAN!”

not cool when you are out on a Friday night having cocktails and then realise on Monday that you’ve accidently dipped into ‘the account’.

3. K N O W W H E N T H I N G S N E E D T O B E PA I D Some suppliers require upfront payment for their services, with some you can set up a continuous set payment each week and others will bill you after the gig and allow a set amount of time for things to be paid by. This requires you to be savy and make a

See! It doesn’t need to be stressful.

list of costs and when payment is needed by so that you can work

But remember work within your

out a money in/money out schedule!

means. A gorgeous wedding day

4 . H AV E T H E C O N V E R S AT I O N S

doesn’t need all the bells and whistles, the meaningful part is

Let your family know what you want to do. It’s always a little

saying I do and the anticipation of

awkward, but whether you are telling them that you have chosen

spending the rest of your life with

to pay on your own, need a little help to make your dreams come

your special someone!

true or would like to take them up on their existing offer, make everyone clear of what is happening and why and if so how much you will need and by when.

5. T H A N K E V E R Y O N E I N V O LV E D If your families have helped you out financially make sure you recognise their efforts and thoughtfulness. It doesn’t need to be made public, nor does it need to be a big elaborate present down the track. A homemade dinner and personalised slideshow of your photos from your big day and honeymoon will make everything worthwhile, I’m sure!

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MATT 29 BUT DON’T LOOK A DAY OVER 25...

ERICA I AM NEARLY 27, NOT YE T!

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HOW WE ME T HE SAID We were first introduced to each other by my best friend in the uni club and we talked all night and found we had a lot in common.

SHE SAID Matt and I met through his best mate/best man Dave while out one night, I think it went a something like “here Matt, come and talk to Erica - she likes The Simpsons almost as much as you do.�

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THE FIRST DATE HE SAID We were friends for a long time before we got together and it sort of just developed so I don’t really remember a ‘first date.’

SHE SAID We were friends for quite some time so we never really ‘dated’ as such, so to be honest I don’t remember ever having a first date.

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THE FIRST KISS HE SAID After a long night out just before we headed home, Erica threw herself at me.

Who could blame her.

SHE SAID We were about to head home with friends at the end of a big night out, just before we got in the car, Matt snuck in a quick kiss completely catching me off guard. He then held my hand the whole way home - aww!

THE FIRST I LOVE YOU HE SAID I don’t remember when Erica first said it but I think I said it on our first valentines day.

SHE SAID Matt had organised a very romantic 1st Valentines Day date for me, he’d gone all out, roses, beautiful dinner and even a room full of heart shaped balloons but it was all trumped by him saying those 3 little words for the first time - he really could have saved himself some money there!

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FINDING THE ONE HE SAID I don’t think you can put a time on it, it’s just something that you know.

SHE SAID I’ve known that Matt is the one for me for a long time but I don’t there there was one definitive moment where I realised.

Maybe the first time he heard me sing and didn’t run for the hills?

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THE PROPOSAL HE SAID Well it wasn’t a surprise as much as I thought. But it’s hard to surprise someone who is expecting it at every occasion. It was at sunrise overlooking Wallaman Falls.

SHE SAID Matt took me to Wallaman Falls to watch the sunrise (that’s a 3am wake up call). I was taking photos from one of the lookouts and Matt was behind me. He said “before you take another photo...” - I took another, then turned around to see him on one knee with the ring when he (with a slight shake in his voice and maybe even a couple of tears) asked me to marry him. It was really lovely.

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THE WEDDING HE SAID The wedding is in May next year, Erica is doing a great job of the planning and organizing everything but when you have been planning it for twenty years it should be a breeze.

SHE SAID The wedding... Can’t come quick enough!

I am feeling pretty organised, almost everything is chosen, booked and ready to go - there’s just all the little bits and pieces left. I’ve had so much fun planning, I’m lucky to have some wonderful people helping me. I honestly can’t wait for Matt to be my husband.

The End

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WE CATCH UP WITH OUR WINNERS NATHAN AND LARISSA AB OU T ( YOU GUE S S E D I T ) E VE RY T H I NG W E DDI NG !

S E E H O W T H E I R B I G D AY I S C O M I N G T O G E T H E R I N S I D E . . .

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W I N YO U R W E DD I N G ?

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IT’S BEEN A LITTLE WHILE NOW SINCE WIN YOUR WEDDING WAS ANNOUNCED - HAS IT SUNK IN YE T THAT NEARLY EVERYTHING IS HANDLED FOR YOUR BIG DAY? I don’t think it has quite settled in just yet. I think it’ll hit home once everything is finalised and we get closer to the date.

THE WEDDING ISN’T TOO FAR AWAY - FE BRUARY 22 IN FACT! HOW HAS IT BEEN PLANNING A ‘QUICKER THEN EXPECTED’ WEDDING? It hasn’t been too bad actually. We’ve been very forrtunate that we haven’t had to shop around as such because all the vendors have been provided.

WHAT THEME / STYLE HAVE YOU GONE FOR FOR YOUR BIG DAY? The theme/style has been evolving. It was originally going to be a vintage feel but it’s now going to be a more classic take on vintage.

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WHERE HAVE YOU SOURCED YOUR INSPIRATION? Our inspiration has come from the wonderful vendors. Unfortunately I wasn’t the little girl that had their wedding planned out at a very early age so this has been evolving as I speak to everyone!

WHAT’S BEEN THE MOST EXCITING PART OF THE PLANNING PROCESS? The most exciting part would have been picking my dress. It was kind of an overwhelming process with so many dresses to choose between. I picked up a dress that I thought I would ‘humour’ just to see how it looked on. I walked out in it and everyone gasped at it. That’s how I knew that was my dress. So exciting!

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HOW HAS THE PLANNING BEEN GOING WITH THE WIN YOUR WEDDING SPONSORS? TELL US ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE DE TAILS... !

(WITHOUT GIVING TOO MUCH AWAY TO NATHAN!)

The sponsors have been so helpful! - there’s so much to say! I’ve picked a stunning dress from Belladonna - something I never thought I would have worn but I love it so much. This selection has dictated the choice of bridesmaids dresses and has set the theme for the wedding. Margaret at Mercure has been outstanding with getting our ceremony and reception together!

For the ceremony alone, Lynda has given us some fantastic ideas to keep it a little unique for us, and a way to incorporate our families into the ceremony a little more. Our rings from Angelo and Renee at Loloma are stunning!! Fiona from Paper Fantasy has done an amazing job of our invitations to keep with the theme.

For the ceremony - We’re so in love with them. After speaking with Capelli and Urban Miss, I’m so excited for how they’re going to make me look. Hannah from Tutu Society has helped me pick the cutest dresses for my twin nieces that will be my gorgeous flower girls.

Danielle at Townsville Wedding Flowers and Designs has helped me pick out some amazing flowers especially with my lack of knowledge of flowers - I’m excited to see how they turn out! Flash Photobooths and Pooles are all ready to go and we’ll finalise details once we get closer to the date. Skye Bree has been fantastic in helping us determine the feel for our photos and suggesting some funky locations.

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Planning the day with Mercure Townsville BESIDES OF COURSE GE TTING MARRIED - WHAT ARE YOU BOTH LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST? We’re really looking forward to the break afterwards. We’ve both got a bit of time off work and we’re going to go on our first holiday together. We’re super excited for that!

WHAT’S LEFT TO DO BEFORE THE BIG DAY? Not too much of the big ticket items to go fortunately! We just need to organise the cake, determine the grooms and groomsmens attire and plenty of other small stuff such as writing vows etc.

Oh, and speak with Sarah at Dreamscene Events, we can’t wait! Is it the 22nd of February yet?

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HOW DID YOUR OWN LABEL ‘SAMANTHA WILLS’ COME ABOUT? When I first moved to Sydney from Port Macquarie, I was just working as a retail assistant and I was selling my jewellery on the weekend at Bondi Markets. It got to the point where I was still working fulltime throughout the week but I was making more money in one day’s work at the markets then a full week of work in retail. A friend of mine was showing different brands at Australian Fashion Week and there was an element called ‘The Source’, it’s like a trade show where designers could go and show their collections. I thought, you know what I’ll give it a shot! The showcase was

T W O Y E A R S AG O T H E N E W YORK TIME S NAME D YOU AS T H E B R E A K O U T S TA R O F 20 1 1 - H O W H A S T H AT C H A N G E D YO U , PE R S ON A L LY A N D P ROF E S S I ON A L LY ?

This was definitely an exciting time for the brand. I mean how could an experience like that not affect your vision. Professionally it has motivated and encouraged me to continue rising to the challenges of being a global brand and personally, I mean, what an honour!

W H AT ’ S A R E G U L A R W E E K I N THE LIFE OF SAMANTHA WILLS LIKE?

the size of a door and I could rent it for $500.

Every week is different it’s both challenging

I thought to myself, $500 was a lot of money;

and rewarding! No two weeks are the same!

it was a whole week at the market. So then I

It keeps me busy and motivated. If I’m in New

thought maybe I’d make it back to cover the

York I love to get out and about in the morning.

costs. At the end of the four days, I had a crazy

I try to walk a different street every day; it keeps

long order list. I quit my job the very next day

me inspired, you never know what you might

and I guess I am jewellery designer!

come across. Some weeks are block out weeks where I design. Usually afternoons are spent on

I T ’ S B E E N N E A R LY 10 Y E A R S S I NC E YOU R VE RY F I R S T C O L L E C T I O N WA S R E L E A S E D H O W H AV E T H I N G S C H A N G E D S I N C E 20 04 ?

marketing and communication concepts for up and coming projects, and then I’m on email and phone with my Australian team. Amongst all that I could be doing PR interviews, meetings, sourcing, styling it is really a mixed bag.

10 years, that is just crazy! We have been so lucky to experience continued support and growth as a brand, which has allowed us to succeed in what is

W H AT I N S P I R E S Y O U ?

now a global environment. The changing media

Inspiration is everywhere; I’m inspired by

scape and transition to less traditional media

learning, by experiencing and by conversations.

methods has been the biggest change. Now as

I’m inspired by my travels whether it’s walking

a brand we have the ability to interact with our

down the streets of New York or by witnessing

consumers directly through social media channels,

an incredible sunset in Australia. I’m captured by

the connection is truly incredible.

life’s beauties in general!

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W E A R E I N LOV E W I T H YO U R S T U N N I N G B R I DA L C O L L E C T I O N . W H AT W A S T H E I N S P I R AT I O N B E H I N D I T A L L ?

The SW customer is a huge inspiration to me and the main reason we introduced the a bridal category. The SW Bride is not traditional

C E LE B R I T Y W E DDI NG C RU S H ?

I adored Kate Moss’ wedding. I loved that she kept it true to her style.

HOW WOULD YOU DE SC RIBE YOU R OW N DR E A M W E DDI NG ?

and confident in her own style. The collection

How much time do we have?! I’ve never really

reflects our signature bohemian luxe style in a

thought about my own wedding, however

a sparkling way. Ranging from chandelier style

the signature SW event style concept ‘more is

earrings, beautiful statement necklaces, chic

more’ will probably apply here :)

rings to delicate or statement cuffs.

T H E ON LI N E L AU NC H OF S W B R I D A L A L S O C O M M E M O R AT E D Y O U R PA R E N T S 3 1 S T W E D D I N G A N N I V E R S A RY. W E ’ R E S U R E Y O U R PA R E N T S M U S T H AV E PA S S E D O N S O M E W O R D S O F A DV I C E F O R A H A P P Y M A R R I AG E ?

My parents have always played an important

FIRST C HOICE FOR A FABULOU S G E TAW AY H O N E Y M O O N … .

Anywhere with crystal waters and sunshine…

W H AT A DV I S E W O U L D Y O U GIVE BRIDES-TO-BE WHEN LOOKING TO FIND THE P E R F E C T B I G - D AY J E W E L L E R Y PIECES?

role in my life. Their relationship is a true

I think that most important thing for a bride

testament to their hard work, commitment

is to stick to her true style and not to conform

and friendship with each other. I guess that’s

to trends. It’s a special, personal day and you

why they make such a great couple. Mum has

should feel comfortable with your style choices.

always said “you know it’s right when you’re

Whether that means a simple pair of earrings

marrying your best friend.”

or a statement collar necklace- just rock it with confidence!

IF YOU WE RE JU ST TO NAME O N E , W H AT W O U L D B E Y O U R F AV O R I T E P I E C E I N Y O U R COLLECTION? Oh this is hard, it’s like choosing a favourite child! But I am a sucker for a Bohemian Bardot ring!

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H E E L S OR F L AT S ? Flats S T Y L E C RU S H ? Kate Moss S I G N AT U R E S C E N T Coco Channel Mademoiselle FAVO U R I T E C I T Y ? This is too hard!

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence E V E RY WOM A N S HO U L D OW N . . .A cocktail ring S E C R E T I N DU LG E N C E ? Nutella- anything !

R E A DI N G … Vogue L I S T E N I N G TO … John Mayer I N E E D … Salted caramel ice cream!

I WA N T … Can I say Salted caramel ice cream again?

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E V E R F E LT A L I T T L E OV E RW H E L M E D C HOOS I NG YOU R W E DDI NG S T Y LE ?

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T E LL U S AB OU T YOU R W E DDI NG S T Y L E A N D W H AT Y O U E N V I S I O N E D F O R T H E D AY ?

My style is definitely that of an organic rustic nature. I guess its because I see and set-up a lot of weddings that are based around ‘bling factor’ so my own personal style is almost at the opposite end of that scale. I like a ‘natural’ style of wedding, and was going for a style that was relaxed and not too formal. I love bringing in different textures such as wood, hessian, lace and tin. I also love anything crafty and wanted hand-made elements to be a big feature of my day, so that my guests could see that I had gone to extra effort for them. I also wanted to keep costs down and show people what can be achieved on a small budget. My style motto in a nutshell, “if you’re going to do something, do it well”.

Don’t do anything by halves.

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HOW DID YOU BRING YOUR VI S ION TO LIFE? I wanted to have a wedding that wasn’t just a recreation of another wedding I have already done, or else I would have felt like I was cheating myself. I challenged myself to create something that not only I hadn’t seen before, but something that my guests would feel was unique also. But I also didn’t want it to look fake, so I needed a venue which would complement the style and the Hidden Valley Cabins were just perfect. I have always wanted an overhead canopy of fairylights, so after seeing the Hidden Valley Cabins function area, I knew this would be possible. I wanted to totally transform a space and show people how effective a little bit of decorating can look in an otherwise blank canvas venue. I also decided that I didn’t want anything too girly, especially because 60% of our guests were male, I wanted a wedding décor that even they would think was great looking and not just the girls. So a Rustic-Garden theme was chosen!

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T H I N G S T H AT M A D E T H E D AY S P E C I A L ?

So much, where do I start! Having all my best friends as my Bridesmaids there while getting ready, having my older brother and younger brother fly back from London and

W H AT W E R E Y O U F E E L I N G O N T H E D AY ? D I D Y O U H AV E T O R E M I N D Y O U R S E L F T H AT T H I S WA S YO U R W E DDI N G ?

Canada to be there. The moments of giving little personalised

Yes it did, but I did occasionally have this

gifts to my mum, dad, and in-laws while getting ready before

strange feeling like I was on the outside of a

the ceremony. A few tears were shed! And all the speeches!

fishbowl looking-in and kept having to remind

More tear jerkers. But a little special thing I often think about,

myself that this was in fact OUR wedding and

was the look in Justin’s eyes at the ceremony. I felt like a

we weren’t just attending someone elses. I

nervous wreck, legs were shaking, and I was battling the need

made sure I took many moments just to stop

to tear-up, but he was just calmly looking straight at me, with

for moment and look around and soak it all in.

this strong confident look in his smiley eyes, and it made it all

It was those moments that helped slow down

feel perfect and helped me to relax a bit.

the night and made it all feel real.

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H AV E A T O D O L I S T !

V I D E O TA P E

A good one! And once you complete an item,

Encourage guests to video tape as much as you

don’t delete it, just cross it off so that you can

can! Not the formal videographer type, but just

see your progress and won’t feel like you’re

DIY home video camera style. It makes for some

not getting anywhere. I took this with me

entertaining viewing afterwards, and serves the

everywhere and was constantly adding to it.

memory much better than what photos do on what will be the fastest day of your life!!

C O M M U N I C AT E

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Ensure there is plenty of communication on the

Do something different! Be creative!

day and beforehand (in your invitation) so that your

Create an element of wow factor that your

guests know what is going on and what to expect.

guests will remember and talk about later on.

DON’T FORGET THE GUESTS Organise something for guests while you are off having photos taken. It doesn’t have to be anything big or cost an arm and a leg, but something pre-planned will ensure they don’t feel forgotten about.

This will also make for a better atmosphere at the reception! Oh, and remember - don’t listen to “Who cares about the guests, they’ll be right, its YOUR day, it’s all about YOU”. No matter how much you spend on your dress, jewellery, shoes, hair and make-up, the extra money you spend on looking after your guests and giving them an enjoyable night to remember will make you far more happier and give you far better memories than anything you are wearing.

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CELE BRANT - CORAL HARPER (LOCAL RESIDENT IN PALUMA) CEREMONY - MCCLELLANDS LOOKOUT, PALUMA RECEPTION VENUE - HIDDEN VALLEY CABINS, HIDDEN VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHER - SANDRA HEIER EVENSEN HAIR & MAKE-UP - SAPPHIRE HAIR CAKE - KERRI’S KUSTOM CAKES DRESS - CUSTOM-MADE BRIDESMAID DRESSES - FOREVER NEW FLOWERS - FLOURISH FLORISTRY BOUQUE T - MADE BY SARAH HERSELF SUITS - CUSTOM MADE RECEPTION DÉCOR & SE TUP - DREAMSCENE EVENTS & STAFF MUSIC – STEVE HAMLEY (SINGER/GUITARIST)

R E A L W E DDI NG

TIM + ALISHA

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FAMILY LOVE “We had my 4 cousins and Tim’s nephew as our flower girls and page boys. They were all so excited to be involved as most had never been to a wedding.”

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THE DRESS “I found a few dresses online and in local bridal stores that I loved but couldn’t afford, so I contacted an etsy designer by the name of whitesrose. It was perfect. She did such an amazing job at creating my vision. It was a bit nerve wracking buying my dress online but it was all worth it in the end.”

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SPECIAL MOMENTS “Definately seeing my parents after I had put my dress on. It was also super special to have my little sisters as bridesmaids.�

THE EMOTIONS “All I could think of walking down the isle was ‘Walk quicker Dad!’ I really wasn’t prepared for how emotional I would be. It was so amazing to see Tim waiting there and I could instantly feel how nervous and excited he was, it was a moment I will remember for the rest of my life.”

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER We met through Polocrosse. I had been playing for many years and he was introduced to the sport by a friend. We both went away to a zone titles and well what can I say, country bar + one too many drinks = happily ever after!

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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS “We bought our first house last year on 4 ½ acres, and we knew we wanted the memories of having our special day at our home. This way we could have whatever we wanted and people could party on as long as they liked.

It’s nice to think that someday when we have children running around our backyard we can say that’s also where we celebrated getting married.”

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MOVIE MAGIC “We didn’t mean to have a theme as we were just aiming for it to be ‘us’ but it definitely ended up having a vintage/country feel to it. I wanted our guests to have as much fun as they would at a country fair that you see in movies and tv shows and from all reports everyone did. We had a band, The Wee Johnnys, a lolly bar where guests could help themselves and a Mr. Wippy van!”

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BIG LIFE DECISIONS “Tim & I are the kind of couple who are pretty straight forward and always have a plan for those ‘big life decisions’ but we just couldn’t wait to kickstart the next chapter of our lives so after Tim proposed we decided to get married in 12 weeks. Planning a wedding in such a short amount of time was stressful and everyone thought we were crazy but neither of us would change a thing. I could never thank our friends and family enough for helping us pull off a wedding in 12 weeks.”

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THE SUPPLIERS

WEDDING DRESS WHITESROSE (ETSY) SUITS MAN TO MAN FLOWERGIRL DRESS MYER BRIDEMAIDS EACH BRIDESMAID PICKED THEIR OWN DRESS, WHICH CAME FROM VARIOUS ONLINE STORES AND FOREVER NEW. FLOWERS THE FLOWER MARKET DECORATORS ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! PHOTOGRAPHER SKYE BREE PHOTOGRAPHY CAKE OUR WONDERFUL FRIEND, RANDINE GARLICK CELE BRANT PASTOR BEVAN LOBLEY SHOES BETTS HAIR TECHNIQUES HAIR | BEAUTY KIRWAN MAKE UP BOHEME BEAUTY & BODY KIRWAN

GE T THE LOOK TIM + ALISHA

SHOE Hysteria Hot Pink Betts SCENT Marc Jacobs Lola EDP Myer DRESS Matilda Embellished Shift Dress Forever New BUNTING Hessian ‘Love’ Bunting Bluebells & Bunting PLANT Greenery Collection Adairs

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AARON + MIKAELA

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SMALL TOUCHES Each bridesmaid was given a cute tote filled with goodies from the bride as a thank you. A Plum Pretty Sugar robe, lingerie from Victoria Secret and cute earrings.

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THE DRESS “I had originally chosen a beautiful vintage Chantilly lace dress however it was butchered in the alterations process. I was beside myself and started to ring around to make appointments to try on dressed. My first stop was Jo at The Bridal Palace and when I spoke to her on the phone she said ‘I think I have the perfect dress for you’. When I saw it on the hanger I was unsure, but as soon as I put it on I knew it was The Dress. I loved it more than the dress I was originally planning to wear.

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“MY BROTHER, WHOM I AM VERY CLOSE TO, GAVE ME AWAY AND IT WAS SO EMOTIONAL. EVEN FROM A YOUNG AGE I KNEW WHEN I GOT MARRIED HE’D WALK ME DOWN THE AISLE AND IT WAS REALLY SPECIAL. MY BROTHER, WHO IS USUALLY QUITE RESERVED, GOT QUITE CHOKED UP.”

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PRE TTY IN PINK “My bridesmaids dresses were from The Fashion Gallery and they chose their own shoes and jewellery. I had originally planned on having them all in different dresses however when I showed them the dresses to choose from they all chose the same one! The dressed were ordered in short, but they arrived in long. To start with there was a bit of panic but in the end I preferred the long dresses to the short anyway.�

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ISLAND WEDDING “Aaron’s parents live on Magnetic Island, and we loved that it was a destination wedding without all the strings attached. We arrived on the island the day before the wedding and as soon as we stepped off the ferry we relaxed.”

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THE VOWS “We wrote our own vows and didn’t reveal them to each other until the day. It’s all such a blur now but I remember Aaron promising to love me despite my lame dance moves, and to always make me happy. It was so sweet.”

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“WE ME T IN AN ART CLASS. AARON TRIED HIS BEST TO PASS HIMSELF OFF AS AN AWESOME ARTIST, HOWEVER I SOON DISCOVERED HE CAN’T EVEN DRAW A STICK FIGURE. HE SUGGESTED WE SWAP EMAILS TO ‘STUDY FOR AN UPCOMING EXAM’ - SMOOTH!” - MIKAELA

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THE RECEPTION “My bridesmaids were hard at work decorating the venue on the day of the wedding. I had five of them, and they were fantastic. We went for a simple, rustic feel; fresh flowers in old milk just wrapped in twine along the table and candles scattered everywhere�

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PLANNED WELL “Our wedding reception was at Peppers Blue on Blue and our wedding planner, Jacqui, was amazing. Right from our first inquiry she was so helpful and quick returning our emails and I didn’t look anywhere else. Jacqui also helped us out loads as she understood the limitations we had with access to the internet and would ring suppliers on our behalf. Her service was exceptional.”

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THE SUPPLIERS

DRESS THE BRIDAL PALACE BRIDESMAIDS THE FASHION GALLERY MENS SUITS ROGER DAVID SUSPENDERS AND BOWTIES EBAY CAKE JANINE’S CAKE ART PHOTOGRAPHER KRISTOF SCHRAEDER FLOWERS THE FLOWER MARKET RECEPTION PEPPERS BLUE ON BLUE WEDDING STATIONARY MEMO STATIONARY

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LANTERN 30cm Paper Lanterns Ebay EARRINGS Three Stone Drop Earrings Colette BAGS Maid of Honour and Bridesmaid Bags AlphabetBags BOW TIE Handmade BartekDesign Etsy SHOE Clarice Estelle Ivory Clip The Shoe Link EYE MASK Various Prints - Cotton Volle Plum Pretty Sugar

D E S T I N AT I O N W E D D I N G

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THE DRESS

FINDING THE SPOT As the saying goes, when you know, you know!

“When we first visited our venue we immediately envisioned a lively family party on the lawns of Linden Gardens. We knew right away that this was the place for our big day.”

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OUTDOOR WEDDING If you’re wedding and reception are taking place outdoors, take a moment to think about the comfort of your guests. Parasols and paper fans are an inexpensive way for guests to keep cool, while providing pashminas and woollen throws and blankets will keep your guests cosy in the cooler months.

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HANDMADE TOUCHES Cute handmade touches were found throughout the day.  Vintage plates with gold handwriting served for a unique seating chart, blackboard signage, fabric bunting, stripey straws in jars and home made favours kept with the couples inspiration of a 1920’s wedding.

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THE RIGHT PLACE “When we first visited our venue we immediately envisioned a lively family party on the lawns of Linden Gardens. We knew right away that this was the place for our big day. Finding this perfect spot really helped us to shape our wedding into what it became, and everything from the games, to the dinner, to the pinatas, and the dancing leaves us with joyful memories. When numerous friends and family members told us this was the best wedding ever! We were thrilled to see our vision had come to life.�

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“THIS WAS NOT TO BE A THEME WEDDING, BUT SOME THING INSPIRED IN SPIRIT AND ATMOSPHERE FROM A TIME WHEN PEOPLE REALLY KNEW HOW TO PARTY.”

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THE SUPPLIERS DRESS CEREMONY DRESS – LIS SIMON FROM CHRISTIANNE BRUNELLE COUTURE, RECEPTION DRESS – SUE WONG FLORIST CARLS FLOWERS BRIDESMAIDS J CREW FLOWERGIRLS DRESSES ZARA KIDS

SUITS CEREMONY SUIT & SHIRT – PRINCE HENRY CUSTOM TAILOR, RECEPTION JACKET BY PRINCE HENRY, PANTS

BY TIGER OF SWEDEN

HAIR MELISSA BUTLER

MAKE UP CHERI CHUNG

RINGS TIFFANY & CO.

PHOTOGRAPHER NORDICA PHOTOGRAPHY

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PLATE Serving Plate with Pink Roses HouseofLucien DRESS Sue Wong V Neck Dress Ruffle Skirt Sign Loverly LOLLIES Gumball Machine Typo SIGN Tall Lawn Games Sign TheCommonSign Etsy CAKE TOPPERS Bride and Groom Garden Gnomes LaLaForest Etsy EARRINGS Crystal And Chain Bridal Drop Earring Lovisa

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D E S T I N AT I O N 3 weeks travelling around the South Island of beautiful New Zealand.

F AV O U R I T E H O N E Y M O O N M E M O R Y There were lots of favourite moments but climbing the glaciers at Franz Josef & Mt Fox followed by a swim in the hot pools was a definite highlight.

SPECIAL MOME NT Whilst we were taking in the amazing view at Lake Tekapo we received the best phone call from our close friends announcing their engagement. It was extra special because they caught the bouquet and garter at our wedding. We can’t wait to share their special day with them soon!!

BEST EXPERIENCE The amazing St John Observatory. The sky was so dark you could see such amazing detail. We were lucky enough to have a beautiful clear sky on the night of our tour so we could even see the dark patches in the Milky Way & Magellanic clouds on the outskirts of the Milky Way (google it). It was amazing to see Saturn’s rings through a gigantic telescope too!

G R E AT A DV E N T U R E Trying out snowboard at Cardrona for the very first time. Kobie was hitting the big slopes in no time... I, on the other hand, needed a little longer to get my coordination in check.

MUST DO Spend time in Lake Hawea & Wanaka – both lovely little towns with lots of great locals haunts. Great beer and music scene in Wanaka.

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M U S T E AT At the Altas Bar in Queenstown, the Spice Room in Wanaka, Plato in Dunedin & an amazing Chinese restaurant in Lake Tekapo. We also stopped in for lunch at Whitestone Cheese company – it was one of the best lunches we ever had!

MUST DRINK Kobie was very impressed with the huge selection of craft beers brewed locally. Kobie says to try to get your hands on Tuatara Double Trouble APA.

M U S T T RY Frisbee golf in the woods at Queenstown.

AV O I D Driving on icy roads without a 4WD or a sense of adventure.

WISH WE… Spent more time skiing & snowboarding – it was so much fun after we got the hang of it.

F AV O U R I T E T O U R I S T M E M O R A B I L I A A funny little hand carved wooden Scotsman we picked up from Plato which has an interesting ‘surprise’ when you pick it up. It sits proudly on the dining table. Also, an obligatory paua shell.

ANTHING ELSE WORTH DOING / VISITING / MENTIONING? Make sure you have enough time to take in all the amazing sights. There is so much to see and do! We can’t wait to go back and visit the North Island.

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