When Sydney couple, Tristie-Alice and Peter, planned to invite 70 guests to their wedding from all parts of the globe, they knew the location had to be a place everyone could be on holiday, kick up their heels and relax. Novotel Twin Waters Resort offered the perfect combination of coastal resort with beautiful location fit for their classic elegant wedding.
Images by Life and Love Photography.
“I got my bridesmaids Swarovski crystal earrings for the day and Peter got his groomsmen engraved pocket knives.”
“The main thing for us was the perfect venue that made the whole day easy for our guest especially as we had so many come from overseas, having it at the Novotel meant everyone could stay in the one place all day and relax. “
“My cousin and my mother came with me on a trip to the coast about 6 weeks before the wedding to stay at the Novotel and have all my trials and meetings as well as having a fun girls weekend.”
“We wanted to keep it simple, elegant and classic.” 
“One of my cousins, who visited from England for the wedding, did a reading for us at the ceremony.”
“We laugh together constantly and never go to bed mad.”
“Having a photographer that loved her job and was so easy to work with made our day that much more enjoyable, Lee put everyone at ease and everyone had fun.”
Wedding Secrets
Bridal gown: Sugar and Spice Bridal Boutique $1800
Accessories: Swarovski Crystal Jewlry $300
Shoes: Panache bridal shoes $200
Bridesmaid dresses: Review $300
Bridesmaids’ accessories: Swarovski Earrings $120
Groom’s suit and shoes: Ferrari Formal $350
Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Ferrari formal $250
Rings: Michael Hill Bride: $1200 Groom $500
DIY: The baskets for the rose petals and polaroid photo set up
Honeymoon: New York and Boston
Number of guests: 70
Wedding budget: $25,000
“We were so pleased with all of our vendors and would not have changed a single one, cannot recommend them enough.”
Photographer: Life and Love Photography | Venue + catering: Novotel Twin Waters Resort | Decorators: Beedazzled Events | Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair | Makeup: Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry | Cake: Cake Designs | Entertainment: Nathan Seiler | Favours + Stationery: Beedazzled Events | Celebrant: Karen Faa | Wedding night accommodation: Novotel Twin Waters Resort
