Jenna says it’s lucky opposites attract, because she and Sam couldn’t be more different. However the important things they both hold close, like family values, goals and taking each day as it comes.
They were a most united front when it came to planning their country-style wedding day with festival vibes (or westival, as the cool kids call it!) They hired a bunch of food trucks and tipis to create their own idea of the perfect chill wedding day in Yandina with their 80 loved ones, and all on a $12,000 budget.
Bride, Jenna, has shared all her best wedding tips with us…
Choosing the Venue
“We wanted a September wedding so booking the venue first was a must, so we didn’t miss out on a date in September. we wanted an outdoor wedding with a country vibe which limited options. We also wanted a venue where reception and ceremony can be held in the one place.
“We had talked in the past about having a wedding with hay bales to sit on. Food trucks and bath tubs full of alcohol. Something very simple and not to structured.”
Biggest Priority
“We wanted someone to capture the day in the right way. I think the photographer is the most important to be honest. The day is a whirlwind. So you need to have a great photographer to capture the day so you can look back on the day.”
“Lee from Life and Love Photography was outstanding! I cannot speak highly enough of Lee. After all when the day has been and gone, photos are all you have to look back on to remember the day. I think this is one vendor that is not to be tampered with. Don’t call on a friend that’s dabbled in photography. Get a professional. Trust me you wont be disappointed.”
“Mum lit a candle during the ceremony for those who have passed or simply couldn’t be there to celebrate our day. This candle burnt all night.”
The Best Part of Our Westival
“It was one big party. It was so nice to catch up with family and friends that we don’t get to see often as we live so far from them. So to have them all in one place at one time just meant so much to us.”
Wedding Secrets
Biggest splurge: Tipi Luxe marquees
Best money-saver: My sister-in-law made our invitations and my mum made our cake
Bridal gown: ‘Sascha’ gown by Made with Love Bridal – White Lily Couture
Accessories: Hair piece by The Posy Co.
Shoes: Famous Footwear
Bridesmaid dresses: Thurley
Groom’s suit and shoes: yd.
Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: yd.
Rings: Bride’s engagement and wedding band – Diamonds International, Groom’s wedding ring was a vintage find (A gold sovereign ring. He has always wanted one.)
Honeymoon: Bali. We love bali as we got engaged there a year prior to the wedding. So we decided to go back to celebrate our honeymoon.
Number of guests: 80
Wedding budget: $12,000
The Bride’s Best Advice
“Keep it simple! Less room for error this way. In the long run no one remembers the finer details. Its all about having fun. The more structured the wedding the more that can go wrong. So this is why we kept it simple.”
Meet the Photographer
On July 15 at the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase you can meet Jenna + Sam’s ahmayzing photographer, Lee from Life and Love Photography in the flesh, along with 100+ local Sunshine Coast wedding vendors.
When: July 15 from 10:00am
Where: Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Cost: $10.00 Early Bird tickets, or $14.00 at the door
Giveaways: Each bride will receive a show bag filled with information and copies of FREE Queensland Wedding, Wedding & Bride, Queensland Bride Magazine and Your local Wedding Guide. Valued at over $65.00.
Prizes: $15,000 worth of prizes to be given away at the fashion shows! It’s a lucky door entry, so get in before the first fashion show at 11:30am
FREE ticket giveaway!
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Photography: Life and Love Photography | Venue: Hidden Valley | Flowers: The Posy Co. | Marquee: Tipi Luxe | Styling: The Vintage Stockroom | Dress: White Lily Couture | Hair + makeup artist: Edward Brown by Cassie| Entertainment: G & M Event Group | Stationery: Jersey Art & Design | Celebrant: Jade Webster | Favours: Coolaz Stubby Holders | Catering: Rolling Stone Pizza, The Bun Mobile, Tinker Travelling Events, Atlas Specialty Coffee
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