iDo Vol. 4 27th December 2024

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iDo SUNSHINE COAST

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Venue
Montvale at Montville

Welcome to iDo

27thDecember2024

MalenySummerWedding Festival2025kicksoffinjust14 days,the11thand12thofJanuary 2025.

Itwillsurelybeafabulousevent with13Venues+OpenHouses and100+Vendorsshowcasing.

Theprizegiveawayofa50k weddingduringthefestivalisjust theicingonthecake!Thankyou toallthesuppliersthathave workedtogethertobringthisto life.

EveryVenueandOpenHouseis featuredinthiseditionofiDo.

VisitSunshineCoastHinterland/ Weddingstodiscovermoreabout theMalenySummerWedding Festival2025.

Wishingeverybodyasafe,happy andlove-inspired2025.

TheiDoCrew

As part of the 2025 Hinterland Wedding Festival, Maleny Jewellers are thrilled to announce an incredible giveaway: a stunning 307 ct Marquise Laboratory D VS2 Diamond Package

This luxurious prize includes the diamond, a custom ring or pendant setting valued at up to $2,500, a lifetime aftercare package, a complimentary design session (up to 2 hours), a 3D CAD model with three revisions, and a personalised engraving to make it truly unique

Purchase your Maleny Wedding Festival Passport to win this bespoke experience where your dream jewellery comes to life!

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MENTION THIS IDO PROMO

Visit every participating Wedding Festival Venue, stay overnight in any Hinterland Accommodation, Dine at Cafes and Restaurants, Shop at our Hinterland Stores, and Play in the region with any of our Experience operators.

Every time you visit a participating Venue, you will receive a stamp on your passport. Every time you Dine, Play, Stay or Shop, keep your receipts and ask the next venue you visit to authenticate the purchase and receive another stamp.

When visiting your last Venue, leave your passport behind for the counting.

How FABULOUS is that!

The stamps in each passport will be counted, and the couple's entry to WIN will be determined by the total number of stamps in each passport.

register for your passport here

MONTVALE AT MONTVILLE

info@montvalecomau

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Montvale is nestled right in the heart of Montville, though you wouldn’t know it; this secluded Estate feels like your own private hinterland paradise

Meandering gardens provide many stunning photo opportunities and breathtaking spaces for your ceremony, all in one place

The jewel of Montvale is the Glass House, a spectacular chapel built with weathered timber beams that draw the eye upwards, past the intricate web of dazzling fairy lights, into the thick canopy above, marrying the space with nature. With a cozy fireplace for colder months and air conditioning for summer, it’s the perfect space in any season

Montvale specialises in small, intimate weddings and elopements, offering customisable all-inclusive packages With their own dedicated wedding planner, the Montvale team is at the ready to create your dream wedding, fully tailored to your vision, leaving you to enjoy your nearest and dearest while the team handles the rest

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Credits

October Fall Photography

Jodie Modric Photography

Tawny Photography & Film

Aesthete Film & Photography

Jennifer Oliphant Photographer

Shellbells Photography

Soluna Photography

CourteneyLeePhotography

Content Writing: Katie Mateus

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Say“Ido”surroundedbythebreathtakingbeautyoftheSunshineCoast.

Yourweddingdaywillbeuniquelyyours,withexclusiveaccesstothis owner-operatedprivateproperty,only15minutesfromthebeach.Choose fromtailoredpackages,andtrustedlocalvendorstocreateaseamless celebration.

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Photo|LukeMiddlemiss

We specialise in Micro Weddings and Elopements on the Sunshine Coast, Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. We offer personalised experiences for intimate gatherings for a few or up to 45 guests. Join us for your special day at our beautiful property, where stunning views surround you at every turn.

Explore our competitively priced Micro Wedding and Elopement Packages, perfect for intimate gatherings of a few or up to 45 guests

Contact us today

Our dedicated wedding and events team at Curated Wedding & Events is excited to help you create the special day of your dreams!

We also have six couples’ cabins and three two-story family cabins that sleep up to 6 guests. All cabins have beautiful views of remnant rainforest, lush gardens, or our spring-fed lake.

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FLAXTON GARDENS

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Once in an ordinary love story comes a dream

Two souls can come together, and everyone feels that tangible connection

They say your wedding is one of the only times that everyone you love comes together, in the one space, in your life to celebrate you

This day had the colour, inspiration, and special touches to layer up to be something extraordinary It featured hand-crafted rings from Maleny Jewellers, blooms, the best puppy, and a whole lot of love and laughter

Flaxton Gardens is the perfect venue for when you naturally wish to be yourselves and celebrate your love

THE BARREL AT CLOUDS VINEYARD

787 Landsborough Maleny Road

07 5499 9652

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NestledinthemountainsofMalenyintheSunshineCoastHinterlandwithgorgeous 360-degreeviews,TheBarrelatCloudsVineyardisanunforgettablevenuewitha charming,iconicdesignresemblingagiantwinebarrel.

Surroundedbybreathtakingviews,itoffersauniqueandversatilespaceforyour celebration.Guestscanindulgeinlocalwines,craftbeers,anda creativebistromenuwithdietaryoptions

Inaddition,enjoygrazingplatters,wineflights,andcheeseboards;allservedwith friendly,personalizedservice.Withampleparkingandfamily-friendlyamenities, TheBarrelisidealforbothintimategatheringsandlargergroups

Accommodationpackagesareavailableatthenearbymajesticsistervenue, CloudsRetreatsMontville

Pleasegetincontactwithustodaytosecureyourspotfor2025,andletusmakeyour weddingtrulymagical.

Magnolia Lakehouse Maleny

WhereExceptionalisfound

164 Curramore Road, Witta 1300 626 656 | 0414711804

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bespoke event & intimate elopement location

AshortdistancefromquaintMalenytown,highinthehillswithinthelushhinterlandregionoftheSunshineCoast, Queensland,iswhereyouwillfind‘MagnoliaLakehouseMaleny’,thejewelinthecrownoftheMagnoliaCollection, (MagnoliaCo).

it’s the little things, there’s nothing bigger

ConvenientlylocatedalmostequallydistancedindrivetimebetweenbothBrisbaneandMaroochydoreAirports,ourphotoperfect,privatelakesidelocationoffersexquisitelydesignedcelebrationpackagesspecialisinginintimateElopements.Each packageismeticulouslydesignedandtailoredtomeetourcouples’exactingrequirements Letussourcethoselittlethingsthat meansomuchandaddthesparkletoyourday

OUR GRAND LAUNCH GIFT TO YOU!

TocelebrateourOctoberlaunchastheHinterland’sownexclusivelakesideelopementlocation,we’reofferingonelucky coupletheopportunitytoWINtheirveryownLUXURIOUSLAKESIDEELOPEMENT. DETAILS andENTRYFORMare foundoverleaf.

Valuedat12K,pictureyourselvesandthosefewpeoplemostdeartoyou,steppingfromyourprivatechauffeuredvehicleto hearthesoundofasoloviolinistplayingacrossthewater.Asyouturnabend,youcatchyourfirstglimpseoftheenormous expanseofwaterbeforeyou,completewithanexquisitelydressedandstyledoverwaterdeckreadytoplayhosttoyour elopement Yourphotographeriscapturingeverymomentasyourcelebrantawaits Youron-the-daycoordinatorgreetsyou withrefreshmentsassheshowsyouintotheweddingstudioforthoselastchecksandadjustments Youstealamomentto breath,takinginthemoment Thisisjustthebeginning Yourdreamday,yourway

Our team take care of the detail so you don’t need to TheMagnoliaCollectionisalsohometo‘MagnoliaCeremoniesMaleny’,ourCivilMarriageCelebrancyService Whetherin-house,ormuchfurtherafield,engageDebiLatinoasyourcelebrantanddiscoverherwarmth,professionalismand expertiseassheguidesyoubothstep-by-step Customcraftingeachceremonyscripttoperfectlyreflectyourwishesonyour weddingdaytheprocessissoeasy Nearenoughisnevergoodenough

Lookingforassistancewithweddingtransportation?Askusaboutourprivatechauffeurservice Wespecialiseinsmallgroupweddingpartytransfersandcanassistyoubyprovidingaquoteuponrequest @malenyweddingfestival

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THE OLD DAIRY MALENY

621 Landsborough-Maleny Road, Bald Knob

0457 188 881

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Yi & Elliott - October 2024

Luck was on our side for our couple as the rain clouds parted just at the perfect time for them to be married outside @malenyweddingfestival

DreamTeam

Venue:TheOldDairyMaleny

Hair&Mua:LauraJia

Entertainment:BritonWeddings

Florist:WillowBudFlowers

Coordination&Styling:SimplyStyleCo

Photographer:EstellaPhoto

Videographer:ForeverinFrame

Catering&Bar:PenfoldsCatering

Cake:Chocolate2Chilli

Stationary:BlueBirdInvitations

Celebrant:JarradBayliss

LionDancers:AustraliaHongTeck

Accommodation: WinterGreenManor

HiGorgeousBride-to-be, I'mEvalyn,theownerandfounderoftheEvalynParsonsbrand, it'ssolovelytomeetyou!

EvalynParsonsWeddingsismyultimatepassionprojectIdowhatIdofor3 simplereasons:-Iexperienceagreatamountofjoyfrombeautifyingbridesand theirweddingparties-Ilovethechallengeofbuildingandrunningmyown business-Iloveworkingwithouramazingteamofstylistswhoallsharethesame passionandskillforhairstyling.

Creatinghairforweddingsissomuchmorethanjustmakingabridelookglam;it's aboutcreatingamemorable,luxuriousandflawlessexperienceforher.Eachof thestylistsonourteam,liveandbreathethisideaandthat'swhatmakesan exceptionalteam.Wewillnotonlymakeyoufeelamazingandmorebeautiful thanyouhaveeverfeltbeforebutwewilldoitwhilebeingprofessional,punctual andlotsoffuntobearound

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“Evalynwasabsolutelyawesome!Bothasa personandasastylist.Shesetthebarhighin mytrial,andthenstillmanagedtoexceed themontheweddingmorning.Myhair turnedoutmoreperfectthanIcouldhave imaginedThankyouEvalynforbeingapart ofmyspecialday”

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“EvalynParsonswentaboveand beyondwithmybridalhairandI couldn’thavebeenhappierwithhow itturnedout!Honestlyexceededmy expectationsandfeltsobeautifuland confident!”

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“IcannotexpresshowthrilledIwaswith theincrediblejobEvalynandherteam didformywedding!Fromtheveryfirst trial,Evalynmademefeelateasewith herprofessionalismandkeenattentionto detail. On the big day, Evalyn arrived promptlyandbroughtacalmingpresence that was much appreciated amid the wedding day excitement. My bridal hairstyleturnedoutevenbetterthanI hadimagined.Evalynperfectlycaptured thelookIwanted,andmyhairstayed flawless all day and night through dancingandcelebrations.Evalynalsodid a fantastic job with my bridal party’s hair,ensuringeachstylewasuniqueand beautifullyexecuted.Ireceivedcountless complimentsonmyhair,andIfeltso confidentandbeautifulwalkingdownthe aisle.IhighlyrecommendEvalynParsons Hairtoanybride-to-be.Theytrulyhave agiftformakingweddingvisionscometo life!”

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The Beginning of Chloe & Tom’s Happily Ever After

Chloe and her bridesmaids spent the morning at The Nest Treehouse, filled with laughter and pampering as they prepared for the big day Meanwhile, just a short distance away, Tom eagerly awaited her arrival Surrounded by their closest family and friends, Chloe and Tom chose the picturesque peninsula for their ceremony The day could not have been more perfect: Lake Baroon was a flawless mirror of the surrounding mountains, and the sky was completely clear, adding to the magic of the moment

After exchanging vows, the couple and their guests celebrated with a lunch reception at the private Lake House, nestled within the lakeside gardens. Throughout the day, Chloe and Tom took a few quiet moments to escape the hustle and bustle and fully immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings of the Secrets gardens, savouring the serenity and the beginning of their new life together

207 Narrows Road, Montville 07 5478 5888

info@secretsonthelakecomau wwwsecretsonthelakecomau

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GOODWATER RIDGE MALENY

879 Bald Knob Road, Maleny 0428 934 620

enquire@goodwaterridgecom

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Goodwater Ridge is a purpose-built wedding venue styled on a Mediterranean village The stone and render walls, fountain filled courtyards and Spanish arch designs, create a sense of elegance and history, a feel like no other in Queensland Join us during the festival and wander the paths and gardens that connect the elements of the venue while taking in the views of the rainforest and rolling farmlands of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Contact Goodwater Ridge staff while your onsite and then

secure your booking by 31 January 2025, for a 2025-26 wedding, to take advantage of our festival-only special We look forward to seeing you there

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CELEBRATING SPACE AND PLACE, YOUR HINTERLAND HOLIDAY HOME SPECIALISTS

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We are here to help you make memorable moments and share meaningful experiences during your time in one of our Sunshine Coast holiday homes. By choosing to stay or have your wedding guests stay at one of our diverse selection of Hinterland properties you can be assured of an adherence to quality.

Each holiday home is styled and fitted with an attention to detail, ensuring that key inclusions and amenities are catered for with a suite of environmentally sustainable and locally sourced essentials.

Enhance your stay with Sunshine Coast blooms and natives, or curated Sunshine Coast produce hampers.

MALENY ORCHARD

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Tahlia and Ryan 18 September 2024

Intimate ♥ Intentional ♥ Iconic

If you have your own vision of how you want your wedding day to be…. specific, personal and on budget then Maleny Orchard is well worth a look We provide the space and you provide the vision

Tehlia and Ryan were empowered with the vision of their perfect wedding before they even viewed Maleny Orchard When visiting onsite during the January 2024 Maleny Wedding Festival, they knew they’d found their venue Open skies, tree lined aisle, endless photo locations and most importantly, the freedom to design their entire day their way Maleny Orchard was for them.

Maleny Orchard is a family owned and operated business who believe in giving the creative power to you on your wedding day. We provide the space and you make it come alive - a true blank canvas for you to create your perfect day Pet friendly, with only one all inclusive package, helping make your own unique wedding come to fruition whilst keeping control of the budget

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Say‘Ido’toanunforgettableweddingdaywithThe LittleBarCart!

Ourgorgeousvintagestyledmobilebaristheperfect additiontoyourcelebration,keepingthedrinks flowingandyourguestssmilingwhileyousoakupevery specialmoment

Fromcocktailstochampagnetowersandeverythingin between,we’llbringthegoodvibesandexceptional servicethatyourbigdaydeserves

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CELEBRATE YOUR MOST MEANINGFUL MOMENTS WITH TIMELESS HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY

Discover time elegance and bespoke designs - Visit Maleny Jewellers to find your perfect piece that tells your story

Fromcustommakestoexpertrestorations we’rededicated to delivering quality, artistry, and exceptional service you cantrust

Visit our Showroom for a FREE Professional Clean and Health Check of your Engagement Ring!

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How to ensure you choose the right Marriage Celebrant?

Youhavejustbecomeengaged,andalreadyfeelalittleoverwhelmedwiththe planningthatisahead?Idon’tblameyou!

Forsome,itwillbethebiggestpartyyou’reevergoingtothrowinyourlivesandfor others,‘eloping’orsomethingfarsimplersuits Inequalpartsaroundthefun,both havetheirchallenges However,don’tbefooledbythinkingplanningamicro wedding is easier, because usually, those intimate spaces often have the biggest feels!

Firstandforemost,Ialwayssayitisimportanttohaveaseriouschatwithyour partneraboutwhatyoubothvaluemostaboutyourweddingdayandtoinvesta bigpartofyourbudgetintothat.

Nowtobeclear,thekeypointsthroughoutthisarticletrulydoapplytoallvendors involvedwithinyourweddingday Overall,themostimportantthingisthatallthe movingpartsfittogetherandalignwiththebeautifulvisionyoubothshare And whenitcomestothecelebrantcomponent,inmyhumbleopiniontheirmainrole istogentlyandwithconsiderationtowardsall,drivethevibeofthepreciousand sentimentalspacethatisyourceremony,aspacethatinallhonestly,alonehas manymovingparts.

Obviouslythechosencelebrantistosendthepairofyouoffasofficialwedded partners,butrightlyshouldalsodoafewmorethings,suchas:

Haveallthelegalpaperworkcompletedinanorganisedandtimelymannerfrom starttofinishaswellasbeingresponsiveandpromptlytoemailsandall administration

Ensureyouarebothsupportedandfeelcomfortablethroughoutthejourney,onthe dayandafterwards.

Engageyourfamily&friendsbeautifullybycreatingandcustomisingthemost gorgeousceremony,onethatreflectsyoubothasacouple.Iactuallyliketorefer totheceremonyspaceasareplicaofmycouplescosyloungeroom–butan elegantversionofcourse!

Wellwow,thisisalreadyalot sohowdoyoufindthisgoldennuggetofa person?Itappearstheymightneedafewskills!Whatelseyouask?

Tostart,theywillneedtoobtainalonglistofprofessionalandinterpersonalskills, especiallywhenitcomestobeingapproachable,warm,friendly,trustworthy, sincere,andadaptable.

Theymustbeinclusive,openmindedandcreativebecausenotwocouplesarethe same

Haveexcellentgrammarskillswiththeabilitytocaptureallthedetailstowrite amazingstories

Beaconfidentpublicspeakerwithaspecialknackofcreatingmaximum participation/engagementfromsmallorlargeaudienceswithrespect, considerationandcaretowardsall.

Coordinatingsmallandlargegroupsaroundceremonyaestheticsandlogistics

Have impeccable personal grooming because they are attending weddings after all.Ialwaysaskmycoupletheircolourpaletteandthemeanddomybestto‘blend in’not‘standout.’

Nowtheabovepointsaremerelyscratchingthesurfaceonaskill-basedlevelbut therereallyissomuchmoretochoosingtherightcelebranttoofficiateyour nuptials.

Onceyoubothunderstandtherolethispersonwillplayontheday,narrowdown your search through recommendations and the reading of reviews Reviews are generallyfoundvia,Google,Facebook,ontheirwebsiteoradirectoryplatformsuch as@abiaweddingswhereyouwillfindmine.

Inallhonesty,yourweddingplanningjourneyisallabouttrustingyourinstincts,but youmustalsodoyourresearch,meaningtheskillsetrequiredissimplywhateach vendor must hold to do the job well. In truth, the essence and heart of your day comesthrough…waitforit,connection!

Yes,youmustallbeonthesamepageandyouwillknowthisthroughfeelingasense ofease,comfort,warmthandexcitementwhenyouhaveaninitialmeetandgreet withyourpotentialsupplier.Thiscanbeoverthephone,facetofaceovercoffee(or wine),orinmorerecenttimes,avirtualchat Somecoupleswillbeluckyenoughto feeltheconnectionsimplybyreadingreviewsandscrollingthevendors professionalwebsitesandsocialmediaplatforms.Thishappensalot!

Inanutshell,youwillknowyou’reabouttochoosetherightcelebrant,becauseyou willfeelit!

Havingsaidalloftheabove,Iwouldlovetosharethisreviewbelow.Itwascertainly oneofthoseunforgettablemomentsformeasIreadit,alongwithtearsstreaming downmyface!

~ Via@abiaweddings

“I have dreamt of my wedding day since I was a little girl; in that dream I had elementsofhowmydresswouldlook,whatflowersI’dloveandwhatmusicwould be played. I never once really thought about who would marry me, and when my husbandandIbeganplanning,wedidn’treallycarefullyconsiderthecelebrantas a‘moreimportant’bigticketvendorincomparisontofloristandcatererfor example.

AfterthisbeautifulprocessofmeetingSommer,talkingthroughourdayandhaving her conduct our marriage ceremony, we cannot believe that we had those initial thoughts.Sommercompletelychangedourperceptionofaweddingday-the ceremonywasbyfarourfavouritepartofthedayandSommerwasbyfarthemost importantelement!

Withouther,therewouldbenomarriage!

Sommertolduswhenwefirstmetthathergoalasacelebrantwas,‘Tomake ceremoniesmorememorable!’andshemostcertainlydoes

Sommerhasalltheguestsfeelliketheyareoncloud9afterbeingimmersedinher words.

WecannotthankSommerenoughfortellingourlovestoryandmarryingus.Wewill beforeverindebt.Thankyou.”

Andafterherweddingdayjourneyhadcometoaclose,mydarlingbrideaboveSteph,wentontostudyhardtobecomeaQualifiedCivilMarriageCelebrant.How specialisthat!?

Another thing to understand is the wide scope in celebrant fees you will both encounter. This will most probably shock you as it is vast – so again, research, look for qualifications, proven ongoing training and development, memberships to legitimate and respected directories, past experience and also if your venue recommendsthemontheirsupplierlist.

Imightnotbetheperfectcelebrantforeverycouple,butthewordsabovebySteph, reallydooutlinehowthe‘rightfit’canpositivelyimpactyourweddingday.So, choose wisely, as it really is a very delicate role and I hope by reading this I have helpedinsomeway

Happyweddingdayplanning!

Congratulations You’reEngaged!

This is one of the most exciting seasons of your life, after all, and you deserve to enjoy every second of it Planning a Wedding is a big deal, and it’ll be accompanied by so many joyous moments to be shared with your fiancé, your family, and your closest friends. But, if you feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning your big day from start to finish, that’s where we come in

The Wedding Guide is here to guide you through every step of the Wedding planning process. To help, we’ve created this Wedding checklist timeline

Here you’ll find a detailed Wedding checklist to follow through each step of your journey, from the twelve-month mark to the day before your big day. It’s important to know that this Wedding checklist can be adapted for you each couple’s Wedding planning journey is different, so make adjustments to this guideline as it fits your needs.

Planning a Wedding doesn’t have to be stressful - in fact, we’re big believers that it can be downright fun So, once you’re ready to get your plans in motion, use this simple Wedding checklist template to mark off each of those to-dos on your list.

We’re here to make Wedding planning a breeze

When is the Wedding? This question will likely make you panic for a while But your Wedding date is the first question that will be asked by your family members and friends, guaranteed The phrase “setting a date” is actually code for booking a Wedding Venue, Celebrant and Photographer, as all three have to line up together to make a booking for your Wedding date - once you’ve found and signed a contract with all three, your date is officially set and you can start hiring other vendors and planning in earnest.

But how do you actually go about picking a Wedding date?

• Brainstorm dates that are symbolic to you

• Pick your desired wedding season

• Consider peak vs off-peak dates

Dates ThePerfectDate

• Find and book the perfect Wedding Venue

• Find and book the perfect Celebrant

• Find and book the perfect Photographer

BRIDAL PARTY ARRIVE

BRIDAL PARTY PHOTOS WE DRINK WE PARTY WE EAT WE CLICK

DINNER & SPEECHES

Wedding Budget

Making sure your perfect day goes off without a hitch depends on many factors but most importantly careful planning and good budgeting.

PRE-WEDDING

Photos / Announcement

Wedding Shower

Stationary

Jewellery

CEREMONY

Venue / Location

Planning & Styling / Flowers

Attire

Hair / Makeup

Celebrant

Photography / Videography

RECEPTION

Venue / Location

Planning & Styling / Flowers

Wedding Favours / Gifts

Food / Catering / Bar Services

Cakes

Entertainment

Photobooth

Transport / Vehicles

Hire

HONEYMOON

Accommodation

Experiences

12MonthCountDown

Research and Book Venue

Research and Book Celebrant

Have a Conversation with Wedding Stakeholders

Set your Wedding Budget

Discuss your Priorities

Touch Base with non-negotiable Guests and Vendors

Finalise your Date and Venue

Start Shopping for Wedding Day Attire

Research Accommodation and Transportation

Choose Save-the-dates

Plan your entertainment

Make your Registry and Wedding Website

Send Save-the-dates

Shop for Wedding Party Attire

Attend Pre-marital Counselling

Shop for Wedding Bands

Renew your Passports

Research and Book Photographer

Decide if you’ll use a Planner

Begin Pulling Style and Decor

Inspiration

Start Booking Vendors

Determine your Wedding Party

Finalise your Guest List

Begin Booking Accommodation

Have an engagement Photo Session

Secure Insurance Policies Daydream about your Honeymoon

Finalise all Vendor Hires

Secure your Hair and Makeup Team

Complete your Invitation Suite

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months out

order Formal Invitations

Plan your Menu

Buy Additional Pre-wedding outfits

months out

Send Shower Invites

Create a Music Wishlist

3 months out

Attend your Wedding Shower

Purchase Thank You Gifts for Family & Friends

2 months out

enjoy your Bach Party

Start Writing your Vows

1 month out

Apply for a Marriage License Make Final Wedding Attire Alterations

Weeks out

Confirm all RSVPs

Schedule a Final Meeting with your Planner or Coordinator

Give your Shot List to your Photographer

The Week of Wedding

Give your Venue the Final Head Count

Press and Steam your outfit

Confirm Timing with your Vendors

Pack your overnight Bag

The Day Before

Finalise all expenses

Hand off Marriage Certificate

Give Gifts to your Family & Wedding Party

Finalise Honeymoon Plans

Begin Wedding Beauty up-keep

Plan Personalised Details

Finalise your Ceremony Program

Schedule your Hair & Makeup Trial

Send Formal Wedding Invitations

Plan your Favours and Gifts

Confirm Wedding Party Attire

Make your Seating Chart

Touch Base with your Vendors

Share your Music Requests

Book Final Beauty Appointments

Finalise your Vows

Clean your Wedding Rings

Practice your Vows out Loud

Wrap your Partners Gift

Rehearse your Ceremony

Pass off your Wedding Bands

Checklist

APPAREL

Gown

Bridal Shoes

Bridal Slip

Lingerie

Hosiery

Jewellery

Bridal Headpiece / Veil

Bridal Gloves

FLOWERS

Bridal Bouquet

Bridesmaids Bouquets

Corsages

Boutonnière

Reception Centrepieces

Altarpiece Pew / Chair

Bows Throw Away

Bouquet

Flower Girls’ Flowers

RECEPTION

Venue / Location

Caterer

Food

Bar Tender

Wedding Cake Entertainment

Liquor

Security

CEREMONY

Celebrant

Venue / Location Planning

& Styling / Flowers Guest

Book / Pen

Ring Bearer Pillow

Flower Girl Basket

ushers

Transport / Vehicles

Bridesmaid Dresses

Bridesmaid Accessories

Bridesmaid Shoes

Groom’s Tux

Groomsmen Tuxes

Garters

Gown Preservation

Alterations

STATIONERY

Invitations

Announcements

Map / Direction Cards

Reply Cards

Ceremony Cards

Save The Date Cards

Postage

Calligrapher

Newspaper Announcement

Going-away outfit

Honeymoon Clothes

Children’s Apparel

Thank You notes

Rehearsal Invitations

Shower Invitations

Wedding Programs

Address Labels

Cake Knife

Cake Decorations

Servers

Planning & Styling / Flowers

Other Decorations

Dishes

Glassware

Napkins

RINGS

engagement Ring

Wedding Bands

engraving

FAVOURS & GIFTS

Attendant Gifts Bridal

Party Gifts

Favours

Linens

Tables

Chairs

Guest Book

Rose Petals / Bubbles

Parking

Transport / Vehicles

PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY

engagement Portraits

Bridal Portraits

Reception

Ceremony

Photo Albums

Videography

MISCELLANEOUS HONEYMOON

Marriage License

Bridesmaids’ Luncheon

Hairdresser

Manicure / Pedicure

Make-up

Notes Checklist

Wedding Planner / organizer

Consultant / Coordinator

Accommodation for Guests

Air Fare

Accommodation

Rental Car Entertainment

Experiences

Weave a musical story of love and commitment on your special day

Blessed to live in one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in Australia, Sarah performs unique arrangements of elegant classics, pop, jazz, and vintage soul covers with piano, guitar and contemporary backing tracks.

Sarah will work with you to personalise the soundtrack for your ceremony, serenading your special moments (music while your guests wait, for your entrance, signing of the register and exit) to create an atmosphere of timeless romance.

Her aim is to create an ambience that you will love

Marry Me Marnie

WelcometoMarryMeMarnie!I’mavibrantMarriageCelebrant,MC,andJazzVocalist, dedicatedtomakingyourspecialdayunforgettable.Withboundlessenthusiasmanda genuinezestforlifeandlove,I’llbringyourweddingvisiontolifewithcreativityand heart

Yourceremonywillbeaheartfeltreflectionofyouruniquelovestoryandstyle,filled withjoy,laughter,andatouchofelegance.Let’screatecherishedmemoriestogether andcelebrateyourlovewithwarmth,passion,andflair!

Photography | Life and Love by Lee

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