Kelly + Justin | Budget Wedding at The Rocks

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It was Kelly and Justin’s main wedding day mission to have a fun day with family and friends without breaking the bank. Considering they managed to come in under budget, I would say – mission accomplished!

Bride, Kelly, has shared the details of her big day… 

The Proposal 

“We were in Wanaka – New Zealand. Justin thought it would be a great idea to walk up a mountain for our 9 year anniversary at -1 degrees. I wasn’t impressed and let him know about it all the way up. When we finally reached the top Justin proposed.”

True Love

“We met in highschool and have been together for 11 years. Justin always makes me laugh. We couldn’t imagine being with anyone else.” 

Images by Angela Cannavo Photography

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The Music

Walking down the aisle – Horrorshow, Walk You Home

Aisle Recession – Troye Sivan, My My My

Reception entrance – J.Cole – Foldin’ Clothes

First dance – Ed Sheeran, Perfect

Father daughter dance – Powder Finger, My Happiness

Check out this Spotify Playlist I created using suggestions from real brides, and a few suggestions of my own… 

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Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Our rings

Best money-saver: We had doughnuts instead of a wedding cake

Bride’s gown: Grace Loves Lace 

Bride’s accessories: Veil from Etsy. Earrings from Grace Loves Lace

Bride’s shoes: Pre-owned

Groom’s suit + belt: Tarocash

Groom’s socks: Divvy Up – customised socks with our dog on them

Groom’s shoes: R.M. Williams

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Esther & Co. 

Bridesmaids’ accesssories: Lovisa

Groom’s attire: Tarocash + Connor

DIY: My mum and dad made our doughnut wall

Number of guests: 60

Honeymoon: We spent a few weeks on the coast visiting family and friends. But we wanted to wait and have more time to plan out our honeymoon, so hopefully the end of next year

Wedding budget: $20,000

Actual cost of wedding: $17,000 

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Photographer: Angela Cannavo Photography | Venue + catering: The Rocks | Florist: The Posy Co. | Cake: Krispy Kreme doughnuts and gluten free doughnuts from Soul Kitchen Bakery | Favours: Succers For Love | Makeup: Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry | Hair: Coastal Style Mobile Hairdressing | Styling + decor: The Rocks | Celebrant: Sommer Saunder Celebrant | Stationery: Etsy | Entertainment: Spotify | Gifts: Wishing Well | Wedding night accommodation: Coolum Caprice 

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Hi, I’m Sally, Founder and Editor of The Bride’s Tree. Over the past 13 years I’ve written thousands of articles about all things wedding from tips and trends to etiquette and ideas. On this blog I bring you the best of Sunshine Coast and Brisbane weddings.