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“I had not seen the dress and seeing Beth for

the first time, well I was simply blown away

and it is a moment I will never forget.”

Having attended several friends’ weddings in Port every moment. I had not seen the dress and seeing Beth
Douglas, the couple knew their home would make the for the first time, well I was simply blown away and it is a
perfect wedding destination but there was still a lot of moment I will never forget.”
planning to do, even for this intimate celebration.
They added some small things throughout the day
“We researched online, sent some emails and online that were personal to the couple and just added to the
enquiries and were fortunate enough to have first- memories. They decided to do a mini beer shot as they
hand recommendations from friends,” says Beth. “The had done when they first met that life changing night in
photographer was very important to us and The Seitter Paddy’s. (And they have shared many, many more since
Woodhouse was the perfect fit for us - her style and then). Beth adds: “As my dad couldn’t be there our dog
creative flair was exactly what we wanted to capture our Fergus walked me down the aisle, dressed appropriately
special day. The celebrant was referred from a friend, and in his mini tux, I think he stole the show!”
as soon as we met Anna in person, we knew her warm Kaylee, @seitterwoodhouse the photographer, made
and loving nature and attention to detail was what we them feel so comfortable. Even though Beth said she was
were after. I had previously bought some dried flower
arrangements from Stay a Wildflower and loved her work, camera shy and does not enjoy getting her photo taken,
so decided to go with her for the flowers and finally LG she didn’t feel or look awkward. “Everyone comments on
Hair & Make Up was ideal as she did both hair and make- our photographs and how beautiful it looked, and really
it came down to her creative shots, different angles and
up.”
the editing. Karen managed to capture the little details
This just left the venue. Originally, they had booked Little perfectly, the candid shots just ooze all the feels from
Cove but then found Mali Mali. It offered privacy and the the day and look completely natural as we were both just
views of Port Douglas were amazing. having so much fun. To be honest she made it impossible to
pick our favourites to get printed, there’s just too many!”
With rain forecast for the day, this beautiful house also
offered a glorious undercover area. A great backup plan, After the ceremony and photographs, the couple finally
provided them with peace of mind. announced the news to a few close friends who lived
locally and invited them up to the house to celebrate. “My
Chris continues: “On the actual morning of our wedding sister made a little charcuterie board and cocktails for the
we felt so at ease. We shared a champagne breakfast few that could make it at short notice, and we popped
together as we watched a video compilation from family a few bottles of bubbles while we revealed the details
back home sending their best wishes for the day. Although from the day. Everyone’s reactions were so special, simply
some tears were shed, it was such a wonderful surprise priceless,” said Beth.
and an important part of our day. We then retreated to our
separate rooms to get ready and the excitement grew. As Hoping to recreate their magical experience and now with
luck would have it the skies opened up just in time for our the world re-opening they are currently planning their
afternoon ceremony on the deck with its stunning views. wedding 2.0 to celebrate with all our family and friends.
“Booked next August at the iconic Sugar Wharf we will
The ceremony was romantic, relaxed and intimate. Anna have a reception, speeches and all the bits we didn’t get
had put in a lot of work behind the scenes talking to the to do last time. We feel very fortunate. By splitting our
couple and she did a great job in telling their love story. wedding into two parts we will now be able to spend even
“We wanted to keep it fun and lighthearted, we didn’t more time with our special guests and enjoy the night.
want to it to be too sad and emotional as it was already Let’s just say this, this time around there will be less
difficult without our loved ones there by our side,” Chris formalities and definitely more time on the dance floor!”
said. “Because it was just the two of us, it was easier to the couple said.
focus on each other, share our personal vows, and take in

T E A M BA K ER
Wedding Venue: Mali Mali, Executive Retreats
Photography: The Seitter Woodhouse
Celebrant: Anna Soltwedel
Flowers: Stay A Wildflower
Hair & Make Up: LG Hair & Make Up
Bride dressed by: Made with Love Bridal
Groom: Suit by Calvin Klein

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