travelling to be at our wedding, so the Sunshine Coast was the most practical option available to us,” she says. “The familiarity Mitch and I both have with the Coast certainly helped in making our choice, with the perfect weather also playing a part.” With the abundance of choices on the Sunshine Coast for every type and scale of wedding, Nicole and Mitch were able to source everything they desired to make their wedding day perfect. Nicole says, “We found it easy to find vendors for photography, flowers, cake, hair and make-up that were well trusted with good reputations, and because there are multiple vendors offering similar services to a good standard, it means you are able to shop around and find something within your budget without having to significantly compromise your expectations for the day.” They chose Mountain Creek’s The Lakehouse for their ceremony. It’s a distinctive luxury event space that’s known for its casual sophistication and the ability to cater for intimate affairs or large gatherings of up to 250 guests. Not being locals, they had to rely on internet research and reading through wedding forums and Facebook pages to get an idea about other people’s experiences before they booked their services. “We prioritised finding a celebrant who could relate to us as a couple, and engage with our family and guests so the ceremony would be both light-hearted and loving,” says Nicole. “Our celebrant Lynette was recommended to us – word of mouth goes a long way!”
The couple loves to travel, so they also had a big honeymoon to plan. “We spent four weeks travelling around Europe for our honeymoon. Starting in Munich, we spent time in Florence, Venice, Rome, Vienna, Budapest, Brno, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam – a busy time away but well worth it!” The couple recommends that those who want to wed on the Sunshine Coast know exactly what services they are paying for, and what is and is not included. Nicole says, “A great wedding co-ordinator is worth their weight in gold. Kobe and Sabine from The Lakehouse were amazing in assisting with the venue planning and execution of our perfect day.” Given the chance to do it again, Nicole and Mitch wouldn’t change a thing.
ABOUT THE VENUE The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast is situated beside Brightwater Lake in Mountain Creek and is surrounded by established grounds, making it the perfect waterfront wedding location. Inside, the venue offers aged timber floors, plush carpets and a stone fireplace, while the weatherproof deck is the perfect spot for pre-reception drinks and canapes, with sweeping views over the surrounding estate. The Lakehouse offers a variety of wedding ceremony and reception packages that take the stress out of planning the big day or you can create your own event with The Lakehouse staff.
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