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KEEPING IT REAL

Shining couple, tiny Star WORDS LINDA READ

Klarissa Onoprienko & Brenton Campbell May 9, 2015

IMAGES COURTESY KATE POWELL KATEYSCAPTURES.COM

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IT’S NOT USUALLY the done thing to upstage a bride on her wedding day.

But when little Riley-Rose stole the show at Klarissa and Brenton Campbell’s wedding, the bride could not have been happier. RileyRose is Klarissa and Brenton’s now one-year-old daughter, and at their wedding last May at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, she was one of the star attractions.

“It was a delight to have her there at the wedding,” Klarissa says.

“Being six months old at the time, she melted hearts of all the guests, dressed in a yellow and white tutu. She absolutely loved being in all the family photos. She just loved the camera.”

Having their gorgeous daughter with them to celebrate their marriage was a special bonus for Klarissa, a pharmacy assistant, and Brenton, a plumber, whose wedding day was everything they had dreamed of and more.

Although the couple live in the Wide Bay-Burnett town of Childers, they chose Noosa as their wedding destination after falling in love with the town a couple of years earlier, on their first-ever visit there. With a scrapbook full of ideas, they planned to visit an array of places in the region that might be suitable. But when they saw the serene tropical splendour of Noosa Springs, they looked no further.

“Noosa Springs was the first place on my list of venues, and as we were going down the entrance, we said ‘yes, this is definitely the place’. We got goose bumps as soon as we arrived. It was perfect,” Klarissa says. “We couldn’t have chosen a better venue for our wedding day.”

Klarissa describes the theme of the wedding as “fresh, vibrant, modern, yellow”.

“Yellow’s my favourite colour and I thought it would pop out against the green of the golf course,” she says. “I wanted something bright – and you don’t see yellow too often.” >

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The idyllic setting is a fitting backdrop for this couple’s storybook tale of love that began at their local high school in their home town of Childers. But it was when they joined the local touch football team that love really blossomed.

“We share similar interests, family values and common life goals,” says Klarissa. “And we love laughing and spending time together.”

In keeping with all things picture-perfect, Brenton planned a proposal that Klarissa simply couldn’t refuse. And because he >

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ABOUT THE VENUE Bordering the iconic Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba, Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort is set on 103 hectares of natural beauty. The resort offers a complete wedding destination at the one location, with award-winning dining, accommodation, and spa facilities. Spectacular photographic locations are plentiful on the immaculately maintained golf course, with golf carts provided for the bridal party’s on-course photos. There is a range of indoor and outdoor venues to choose from at the resort, catering for small, boutique weddings or large multi-venue celebrations. Spa hens parties and golfing bucks parties are available. A personal wedding consultant is provided for every wedding, and the resort guarantees that there will only be one wedding hosted per day. noosasprings.com.au

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has always made a habit of being extremely romantic, Klarissa wasn’t the least bit suspicious.

“Everyone was expecting it but me,” Klarissa says. “He had taken me to South Bank in Brisbane as a birthday weekend away, and surprised me with a hot air balloon ride followed by breakfast and champagne at O’Reilly’s Vineyard, Canungra Valley. I thought ‘this is just the usual weekend away’, so I didn’t think anything of it. But he didn’t propose during the hot air balloon ride or the breakfast. He carried the ring all day in his pocket, and waited until we got back to our hotel and then he proposed.”

For these two high school sweethearts, it seems as though romance is a favourite theme in their relationship and will continue to be so, with Brenton often spiriting Klarissa away to a surprise destination.

“He’s always spoiling me,” says Klarissa. “He’s always taking me away somewhere.

“I can’t complain that he doesn’t do anything nice for me.”

Klarissa says that together, they are a “dynamic duo” with an indefinable bond.

“I believe we complement each other beautifully,” she says.

“We can finish each other’s sentences and know what the other is thinking.”

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

LOVE AT EVERY AGE AND STAGE WORDS LUCY EMLYN-JONES PHOTO ANASTASIA KARIOFYLLIDIS

FOR THE SCEPTICS, the heartbroken, the hopeless romantics – this one is for you.

In a world where a relationship can be over as quickly as a status update and marriage is not always ’til death do us part, there is Jim and Jean Duncan. Their story is the kind you tell your daughter when she has her first crush, when consoling a girlfriend going through a breakup or when lying awake at night wondering why you haven’t yet met “the one”. True love exists, and they are it.

Sixty-five years together, four children, 13 grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren – if that doesn’t make your heart swell, then truly you are a lost cause. But milestones aside, what is really remarkable is how they look at one another after all these years, as though time hasn’t really passed.

“It was our first date and I was 14,” Jean says. “It was very strict back then, you couldn’t do much together but we were allowed to go to an agricultural and produce show, which is a very big thing in New Zealand – the highlight of the year.

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Montville - Sunshine Coast Hinterland “I still have the little glass-blown swan that I watched be made – it was the first thing he ever got me. From there on it just blossomed.”

And at 84 and 86 years young, there have been many dates since.

Their history goes back as far as their memories, to the tiny coastal city of Gisborne in New Zealand where their mothers struck a friendship and working relationship that would see their lives intertwined.

“His mother was the most beautiful dressmaker and my mother was the cook. We grew up together and I know as much about his family as I do my own,” Jean says. “As a kid Jim was pretty awful to his sister and me; he’d tease the life out of us.”

“When I was little I pushed her in a puddle of water,” says Jim. “I was nine months old,” Jean says. “We were sitting on the verandah dressed up for church and he decided to wash me with his dirty water. My mother was not happy, as you can imagine.”

By the time the teenage years hit, Jim no longer felt the boyish desire to push Jean into puddles, preferring conversations over the school fence and walking her home in the afternoon instead.

And married life meant the freedom to share their love of the great outdoors together.

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“We biked for miles, joined a tennis club, had bonfires on the beach – we had a great life,” says Jean.

Their lives have always kissed the coast, a gatekeeper of cherished family memories. School holidays were spent enjoying packed picnics on the beach, exploring the rocks and cray fishing.

“We drew our first house on the beach in the sand,” says Jean. “It started off as a two bedroom and we were able to add to it as the family got bigger. I just loved our home. We had a full quarter acre and the kids were always playing. The boys would decide to put a goat cart track down the back or they’d put curtains up in the carport and have concerts.

“Our children were our life.”

When the family home eventually emptied and Jim retired, the shores from across the ditch called. The Sunshine Coast became their home, and has been for the past 20 years.

“When we came over here the children were dead against it,” Jim says. “Our eldest one said ‘they’ll be back in six months’. We got here and within three weeks we’d bought a car and a house.”

It turned out their move was a magnet for their children and about two years later all except one had followed.

And as they have always done, on a bright day Jim and Jean prefer to head out side-by-side, hand-in-hand.

“I don’t think there is anything we don’t do together,” says Jean.

“Even now on a nice day we fill our thermos with tea, pack lunch and go down the waterfront or the dam at Montville – that’s one of our favourite spots.

“We still hold hands and someone will say ‘isn’t that romantic’ and I’ll say ‘it’s past the romantic stage; it’s a necessity now, otherwise I’d probably fall over’.”

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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD

E V A H O T AND TO HOLD

Greek Goddess

Paris may be the city of love, but there’s another European city that’s stolen our heart. From the picturesque seaside of Greece comes Christos Costarellos, the Greek god of sophisticated yet beachy bridal wear guaranteed to make any Aussie bride a goddess. And judging by his latest collection of bohemian goodness, we’re almost certain the designer will have you falling in love all over again. Don’t worry future grooms, we are talking about the gowns. So while you marry the man you love, say ‘I do’ to a gown you love too. Christos subtly combines ancient Greek style with a bohemian aura, like in this dreamy number.

Contrasting trendy lace with seamless silk, the romantic style is both chic and fresh. Dresses start from $3400. costarellos.gr

WORDS LAYNE WHITBURN

Here’s our pick of fashionable, must-have products for that loved up occasion.

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RAISE THE BAR Planning a wedding is tough. All the stress over dresses, themes, photographers, venues, music and even nit-picky invitations can get a tad overwhelming. But if you really want to raise the bar, the number one most important element to your wedding is … the bar. So take things to the next level with Gathering Events Boutique Caravan Bar. It really will be the life of the celebration (apart from the best man’s dance moves). This vintage caravan is too cute, and that’s without beer goggles! The qualified (and charming) bartenders will keep your guests refreshed and entertained under a BYO smooth operation. You supply the booze, and they’ll take care of the rest. Cheers to that! gatheringevents.com.au 74

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Ballerinas, brides and Barbie. The three ‘B’ words most little girls base their childhood on. So while the grown ups play bride, at least let the little ones play ballerinas.

Tutu Du Monde Bespoke have the cutest customised tutus for pretty little helpers. With a choice of eight silhouettes and a variety of gorgeous embroidery, beading and embellishments, personalise the flower girl’s dress to blend exquisitely with the bridal party. Tutu Du Monde Bespoke meticulously handcrafts every garment. There’s just one ‘B’ word not allowed near these gorgeous tutus: boys. No boys allowed. tutudumonde.com

FIT FOR A PRINCESS Just like every prince charming needs a shiny sword, every princess needs a little shiny charm too. No, we’re not talking tiaras (they are so 1800s). Today’s princess needs a different kind of sparkle, like this gorgeous princess cut diamond ring from Underwood’s Fine Jewellers Kawana. Custom made and designed by owner Stuart Maclean, this 18ct rose gold band topped with a stunning 1.60 carat princess cut diamond will make any evil stepsister jealous.

Sold exclusively at Kawana Shopping World, this dreamy ring is the perfect fit for a fairy tale wedding. underwoodsfinejewellerskawana.com.au

Happy glamper Spunky trunks So you’ve bagged a hunky groom. Score. Now bag a chunky, well, bag. Inspired by vintage bridal trunks, Trousseau & Co. wedding bags are the spunkiest bags out. Lined in rich velvet, they feature a spacious treasure chest for everything a modern bride needs and more – more style that is. These chic carry-all trousseaus not only are super handy, they make the perfect memento for your special day. Score! trousseauandco.com

Nothing says “hen’s weekend” like a stretch limo full of giggly girls sipping on X-rated drinking straws, but if that isn’t your style, swap the high heels for ugg boots, strobe lights for starry nights and pack the girls up for a camping weekend! If camping makes you cringe, don’t worry: Glamping Days Hire Co. keep things female approved.

In fact, they’re so good, even the blokes will be trading in their swags.

These luxurious teepee-style tents are perfect for the Australian climate, keeping things cool in summer and cosy in winter. And there is no need to pack your skinny camping mat or sleeping bags.

Get a quality night’s sleep on the designer queen airbeds complete with mattress toppers and luxury linen and pillows. Even better, the Glamping Days Hire Co. team do all the setting up and packing down for you! Now that’ll make you a happy camper. Oops, we mean glam-per. glampingdayshireco.com.au

SHARPEN

You have the wedding shoes, jewellery and hairpiece. There are just one or two accessories you may be forgetting. His. Yes, the other half needs some accessorising too. So while you may have looked past his finishing touches, judging by Sarah and Sebastian’s range of men’s goodies, you won’t be looking any further. The Australian jewellery label has a reputation for modern simplicity. And their newly released range of men’s accessories captures just that. Conventional shapes meet clean lines and sharp edges, creating timeless, modern pieces for the stylish groom. sarahandsebastian.com

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MAGIC MAKER

IF THESE

WHEELS

COULD TALK WORDS AARON WYNNE PROFILE PHOTOS ANASTASIA KARIOFYLLIDIS

ONE OF THE GREATEST benefits of getting to your later years has to be the long list of amazing experiences and stories you have collected.

One of Noosa’s most iconic residents is 70 this year and boy, there are stories it could tell … the only problem is, words are not possible.

The famous Hastings Street Woody, which has become synonymous with Noosa Longboards, is now the prized possession of Tim and Kym Crabtree, from Noosa Woody Hire. Much like the Woody itself, Tim and Kym travelled the world before settling in Noosa and are now determined to let as many people enjoy this amazing car as possible. > 76

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SURFERS LOVED THEM BECAUSE THEY WERE BIG AND THEY COULD THROW ALL THEIR BOARDS AND JUNK IN THE BACK.

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“I feel like everybody needs to know the car’s story,” Tim says. “I think it’s probably our duty as owners to make sure it’s not left to be just another car, because it’s not just another car.”

While the exact dates aren’t known, it was somewhere in the ’50s or ’60s that the now Noosa Woody was shipped from America to Peru, where it worked as a taxi for many years.

The Woody was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1946 and embodies the transition from horse and cart-style coaches to the modern motorcars we know today.

“In 1994, a group of Aussie car collectors went to Peru to buy old cars and bring them back to Australia and sell them,” Tim says. “They would drive past the Woody every day and it was just abandoned on the side of the road and they said ‘if that’s still there on the last day and we have room in the container we will take it home’ and that’s exactly what they did.”

“After the war, steel was at such a premium that for the actual bodywork on the bigger cars they coach-built a lot of them,” Tim says. “Timber was still being used in a lot of delivery trucks and work trucks at the time, so there were these teams of guys who were really good at that style of work and the Woody was kind of the high-end version.”

A couple of restorations and 20-odd years later and the Noosa Woody is now synonymous with Noosa and Hastings Street.

As technologies advanced, Woodies were superseded by more modern cars and quickly became very cheap, hence the appeal to the surf community.

“We saw it and the reaction it was getting from people every day on the street and thought, ‘there’s definitely a business in that’,” Tim says. “It felt like it was a waste just having it sit there on the street.”

“Surfers loved them because they were big and they could throw all their boards and junk in the back,” Tim says. “You could literally live in them and they became known as the car of ‘daddy’s worst nightmare’ with all these surfers showing up to take their daughters out.”

Both Tim and Kym knew if they were going to go to the effort and expense of buying the car then there was no point doing things by halves. The pair set up Noosa Woody Hire, designed for everything from school formals and jaunts around town to highend weddings. The reaction has been overwhelming.

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“Originally we would get a lot of people saying ‘the guys and grooms must love it’,” Kym says. “But honestly, a lot of my calls are now coming from brides who are saying ‘I love the car’ and they just want it in the wedding.”

Tim says the Woody works its own magic.

“The great thing about the Woody – and I really think this is why it works so well for the weddings – is it covers such a broad spectrum and has such a broad appeal. We get everyone from five-year-old kids who just stand in awe of the car right through to 75-year-old men who remember having cars like this as their first cars. That really rings true for the weddings too, where we have done really high-end right through to relaxed coastal weddings.”

Tim and Kym try to tailor the experience to suit the individual event with everything from props and picnics to even offering to remove the 1964 surfboard from the roof.

“I have said to every single bride ‘we can take the board off the roof if you like’,” Kym says. “Every one of them has said: ‘Absolutely not. We want the car as it is’.”

It’s ironic that Tim – who is originally from the south of England – and Kym – who is from Western Australia – and a Woody from Detroit, Michigan are each a part of something so embedded in Noosa’s culture. What’s more is that Tim and Kym make it accessible to everyone else.

That’s the funny thing about the Sunshine Coast, many visit as ‘just passing through’ but not many leave … cars included. noosawoodyhire.com

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Everyone knows that a wedding should be special, but at Spicers Clovelly Estate we also believe it should be unique. That’s why our romantic, French-inspired, 10 room property is aimed at providing you and your wedding guests with a wedding experience like no other.

Our romantic Sunshine Coast Hinterland setting, beautiful reception venue, magnificent gardens, and memorable catering and service provide all the essential ingredients to make your special day perfect.

For more information call us on 1300 252 380 or email events.clovelly@spicersretreats.com

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