Welcome to our first Real Wedding segment. We've all seen enough bridal magazines and websites to know that the real weddings sections are super popular. But what about a Real Wedding from the planners perspective? That's what our Real Wedding's are all about.
Our first real wedding is from Jeannie at Stradbroke Weddings. I think she's one of the luckiest planners I know getting to work in such an idylic location all the time. So, here's her Real Wedding ...
How did the couple and planner meet?
The first contact was through an enquiry via the website, followed by a face to face meeting.
What services were used?
We provided them with a full wedding coordination including a beach marquee reception.
What was the wow factor?
A marquee installed on the beach is always the WOW factor and this one was no exception. The ceremony was held on the beach just outside the marquee and at the end of the ceremony, we had the DJ play “Kashmir” by Led Zeplin. It was a stormy day and with that fantastic music playing across the beach and the waves, the stormy clouds and the champagne flowing, there was nowhere else you would have wanted to have been– Fantastic! I love it went my clients do things a little out of the ordinary. I get a bit tired of hearing the same old ceremony songs.
Colour scheme/theme & how you incorporated it:
Red and white. The clients were not the creative type. They just stipulated red Roses so we went to town with the flowers and lanterns in the marquee. Outside we had a chill out area with ottomans and all around the perimeter of the marquee, we installed white Willow and Bamboo tripod ‘trees’ which were lit with red lights buried into the sand. It was very effective.
Venue review:
A beach marquee is always gorgeous. The bad points are sore calf muscles from running around in the sand all day and night!
Three main components of the wedding: Fabulous food, soft lighting and great music.
Three biggest areas of spend: Food, marquee and decorations.
Catering style:
Buffet style catering (it’s easier on the beach than an alternate drop), lots of fresh seafood for which the Island is famous.
Entertainment:
Ceremony & reception - A DJ provided all the music. I have a small group of very loyal DJS whom I know well. They are very flexible and will play from the first glass of champagne until the last person is left standing and they are very unobtrusive. The perfect recipe for a DJ!
Overall budget: $45,000
