Paula and Timothy met while in Germany on a working holiday. One Boxing Day, just two hours before they were to embark on a US holiday, Timothy asked Paula to open her gifts. One of them was a ring. The partners of seven years chose to celebrate their union with a weekend away in perfect, sunny Noosa.
“I love Sundays,” Paula smiles. “We decided to make a weekend of it, so we celebrated our engagement party on the Friday, had lunch on the Saturday and the wedding on Sunday.”
Paula chose her dress from couturier Karen Willis Holmes‘ Paddington (Brisbane) store, after seeing her designs in a number of bridal magazines. “Karen’s style is very old world and feminine, I loved her designs from the moment I saw them,” says Paula. She tried on about five gowns before finding the one that set her heart aflutter. “I adored the sequinned bodice,” she smiles. “And we made changes to the skirt, which just finished the whole dress beautifully.” Paula topped off her looked with a fascinator from Paddington Brides and a gorgeous pair of peeptoe shoes from Wittner. She and her bridesmaids carried elegant bouquets of white peonies.
Photographer Vellum Studios captured the day’s precious moments in their signature, relaxed style. After the ceremony, guests dined on seafood and French champagne at Sails Restaurant. “Our guests said it was the best food they had ever tasted!” exclaims Paula. The meal was finished off with a deliciously moist orange and almond cake from Cakes by Christine.
Congratulations Paula and Timothy! We wish the newlyweds every happiness.
The people who helped create this gorgeous wedding:
Photographer: Vellum Studios
Ceremony: Hidden Grove, Noosa
Reception: Sails Restaurant, Noosa
Bride’s Gown: Karen Willis Holmes
Fascinator: Paddington Brides
Hair: Ellie at Ziggies, Noosa
Makeup: Pru Edwards, Alexandra Headlands
Wedding Bands: Adam Graham Jewellery, Wilston
Bridesmaids Dresses: Saba
Grooms/Groomsmen’s Suits: Elio Moda
Florist: Buderim Floral Art
Music: Ella from EMG Productions, Noosa
Celebrant: Suzy McGavin
Stationery: Pulp Creative
Cake: Cakes by Christine
So Modettes, how is your wedding planning going? Are you getting married in a favourite place? Let us know. Leave your comments, stop by Facebook or tweet us @ModernWeddingOz.
Enjoy!
Rosemary xox