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love.

Food was another standout. Rads from Port Doug- More than a single event, Em and Dan’s wedding OUR WEDDING
las Catering delivered what the couple describes as unfolded over days. A welcome dinner at Salsa Bar

“sublime” dishes. Their cake held its own beautiful & Grill and a recovery gathering at the Surfy al- CEREMONY:
Little Cove
story, crafted by Sara Winn-Jones, who no longer lowed them to spend meaningful time with guests

makes cakes professionally but came out of retire- and create a full wedding-weekend experience. “It RECEPTION:
ment especially for them. Em and Dan had fallen was so special to be able to see everyone over a few Rex Smeal Park
in love with her cake at a wedding in 2022 and had days,” they shared. WEDDING PLANNER:
spoken about it ever since. Having Sara recreate that Kylie from Eventcore

unforgettable flavour felt like a full-circle moment. After the celebrations, they didn’t rush away. In-

stead, they spent quiet time relaxing in Port Douglas CATERING:
with their families and little Raphie, soaking up the Port Douglas Catering
tranquillity of a place they already knew and love. HAIR & MAKE UP:
Jessica Bailey and DS Hair & Makeup
Advice for Future FNQ Couples: “Engage Kylie
from Eventcore, she is an incredible wedding plan- FLOWERS:
ner. And take a couple of trips up to FNQ before- Flowers by Wynne
hand to experience the natural beauty and get excit- ENTERTAINMENT:
ed. We’d also strongly recommend incorporating a Drew Boy & The Sax Addicts and
few events; they’re wonderful opportunities to really Bart from Electric Dreams (reception)
enjoy time with your guests who have travelled far
Adding to the fun were a series of personalised and wide.” PHOTOGRAPHY:
touches: a coconut stand serving pina coladas in Jeremy Blode Photography
fresh coconuts, a champagne cart for cocktail hour For Em and Dan, their Port Douglas wedding was CELEBRANT:
and a late-night gelato cart to keep spirits (and tem- everything they hoped it would be, sun-kissed, Lucy Gilfillan
peratures) cool. heartfelt, joy-filled and deeply personal. A celebra- EM DRESSED BY:

tion not only of their love story, but also of the place Luci Di Bella
The couple’s “first look” photographs took place

along the elegant driveway of the Sheraton Mirage, woven into both their childhoods and now, their DAN DRESSED BY:
a moment of calm anticipation before the festivities future together. Zegna
began. From there, they stayed close to Little Cove
and Rex Smeal Park for their photography, taking
advantage of the region’s natural beauty and warm
tropical light.