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KATE & BEN

From the Chapel by the Sea to a Salsa reception
Fresh blooms, beach style and a chic cocktail party were all on the menu

Introduced through mutual friends at Ben’s excited when they found out they were able overlooks St Mary’s Chapel, the ocean and
local watering hole in Sydney and engaged to have a forced holiday in Tropical North has even hosted some famous faces over the
during a rainstorm in his hometown of Queensland!” years … look to the ceiling in the bar to see
Clovelly, Kate and Ben jetted up to Port Kate and Ben already had their favourite who!
Douglas the day after Ben popped the restaurant in mind for their reception - the Having the most beautiful and quaint
question to celebrate their engagement in award-winning Salsa Bar & Grill. little chapel with the perfect backdrop
true tropical style. of mountains and ocean, all conveniently
When the question of ‘where to get hitched’ located across the road from Salsa, made
arose, although ideas of Sydney-based venues their choice for their ceremony easy. Kate
and parent’s properties were in the running, “Kate and Ben loved how their guests and Ben loved how their guests were able
tropical climate, beauty and memories of were able to wander between the to wander between the venues, embrace
their engagement getaway in Port Douglas venues, embrace the serenity, views the serenity, views and even enjoy a cheeky
surpassed all other options. and even enjoy a cheeky drink stop” drink stop at the local Courty while photos
Kate thought: “Why not have a destination were being taken.
wedding and get everyone away for a The date was set for Friday 13th October
holiday!” (Sounds like a great excuse to us!) “We had eaten at Salsa quite a few times and and although this may have scared the
The response to a destination wedding always loved the food and the fabulous wait superstitious souls among us Kate and Ben
from family and friends was met with pure staff.” This long time local favourite offers were not worried as plans started to take
enthusiasm. Kate explained: “Everyone was exquisite food with a relaxed atmosphere. It shape for their big day. Despite planning
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