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For those about to wed - DUO Magazine BRIDE+GROOM Featuring only real local weddings, DUO Magazine’s biannual BRIDE+GROOM digital magazine is Townsville’s leading guide for brides. With the latest design ideas, inspiration and practical advice, the hottest bridal fashions and beauty and the ultimate in honeymoon destinations and accommodation – DUO Magazine’s BRIDE+GROOM digital magazine has everything you need to make your special day memorable.TRANSCRIPT
BRIDE IS MARTINE ZAGHINI
PHOTOGRAPH BY KY LUU (MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY) AT B CAPTURED [email protected] 0423 084 933
FLOWERS BY LOUISE ZAGHINI FIORI WITH LOVE ( INGHAM) WWW.FIORIWITHLOVE.COM.AU 4776 2362
DUO MAGAZINE’S PRESTIGE WEDDING FEATURE
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FROM THE CASCADING BOUQUET TO THE SUSPENDED WEDDING CAKE, THIS WAS NO ORDINARY WEDDING.
NO ORDINARY WEDDING
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PHOTOS • KY LUU AT B CAPTURED WORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
When Rocco La Bella first met Martine
Zaghini it really was just an ordinary
moment. It was a Saturday afternoon
at the Italian Festival in Ingham.
Rocco, who was a contestant on My Kitchen Rules
in 2012, was performing a food demonstration and,
Martine, who is a journalist and a presenter, was
emceeing at the event.
“We literally bumped into each other while he was
prepping for the demonstration,” remembers Martine.
“He was actually holding a large pot of water for the
pasta, so it could have ended badly.”
Despite this first encounter, it wasn’t until a little while
down the track when Rocco and Martine reconnected
that the sparks started to fly. Martine says they just
clicked and they both knew they were meant for each
other. “Rocco is a very kind, generous and thoughtful
person who is very easy to love,” says Martine, who
married Rocco on 5 September this year during a
beautiful, “organic” themed wedding.
The ceremony was held at the Rostrevor Chapel in
Adelaide, which was the chapel at the school Rocco
attended, and the reception was in a marquee in
the Rose Garden at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Martine says their wedding was rustic, yet elegant, and
featured a lot of wood, ivy vines and candles to create
a welcoming and creative vibe. And as their wedding
fell on the first weekend in spring, Martine was sure to
incorporate pops of colour through the flowers amongst
the greenery.
Speaking of the flowers, they were a showstopper
feature at the wedding. Martine’s mother, Louise
Zaghini, who is a florist and owns Fiori With Love in
Ingham, worked with Martine to bring her dream
wedding to life. This included lush greenery and gum
hanging, ivy intertwined with fig tree vine on the tables,
and succulents and pops of colourful flowers. “I’m
still in awe of how she did it,” says Martine. “She was
responsible for the bridesmaid’s and my bouquets,
our flower crowns, the decorating of the cake, the
groomsmen’s button holes and the reception. She
still says my bouquet was the hardest task as it was
a cascading bouquet that was reminiscent of my
grandmother’s who married in the 1940s.”
That cascading bouquet was paired perfectly with
Martine’s custom made wedding dress by dressmaker
Suzana Lucci. It featured long sleeves and skin-coloured
netting for the arms, chest and back of the dress to
create a sheer look. “Suzana spent many, many hours
individually cutting out different shapes from the lace
to get the effect I was after,” explains Martine. “Due to
the top half of my dress being so detailed, I was intent
on the bottom half being quite plain. We went with a
stretchy satin to give it a free flowing effect.”
As for special accessories, Martine wore some very
special shoes – white satin Louboutin’s – which were
a gift from her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law, who
is a professional cake maker, also made Rocco and
Martine’s wedding cake. It was a traditional fruitcake
which was decorated with fresh flowers.
“I wanted something a little different [for the cake],”
says Martine, “so I chose a suspended cake. We had
quite a few bunches of greenery hanging throughout
the marquee so it kind of fitted this ‘suspended’ look.”
Martine said it was something she had never seen
before and she likes to be a little different with her
choices. Although it was a little challenging to execute,
it all worked out and had the impact she had hoped.
“Rocco’s dad is an engineer so he constructed a device
to hang the cake from a beam in the marquee,” explains
Martine. “He used very thin but strong wires to give it
the ‘floating’ effect.”
Ky Luu from B Captured in Adelaide had the wonderful
job of capturing all the different masterpieces on display
throughout the wedding, as well as taking breathtaking
photos of the bride and groom inside the Penfolds
Magill Estate Winery, which is usually off-limits. “We
were granted permission to go into the Penfolds Magill
Estate Winery to get photos taken inside the cellar
doors and around the grounds,” explains Martine. “It
was magical.”
And if there was one thing Martine wished she knew
before the wedding it would be how dirty the dress
would get. “It has since been dry-cleaned but it’s still
not the same.”
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“ RO CCO’ S DA D IS A N ENGI N EER SO H E
CONST RUC T ED A DE V IC E TO H A NG T H E C A K E
F ROM A BE A M I N T H E M A RQU EE .”
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WHEN JOHN KENDALL WED JASMINE BOWMAN THE THEME WAS CLASSICAL PRINCESS, FROM THE DRESS AND THE TIARA TO THE
BRIDESMAIDS’ CINDERELLA BLUE DRESSES.
A FAIRYTALE WEDDING
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PHOTOS • CAMERON LAIRD PHOTOGRAPHYWORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
Five years after John Kendall met Jasmine Bowman
through mutual friends, he got down on one knee and
proposed to Jasmine while on a walk to one of the
lookouts overlooking Townsville on Magnetic Island.
Early on in their relationship, John knew Jasmine was the one
for him when she started laughing at his silly jokes. And Jasmine
says it was these same silly jokes that made her realise John
was her forever. “He would always make me laugh,” says
Jasmine. “If I am ever sad, he does whatever he can to make
me smile.”
Earlier this year on the 6th June, John and Jasmine wed in
a classical themed wedding, which included her bridesmaids
wearing dresses that were a similar colour to Cinderella’s dress
in the fairytale. Jasmine’s dress from Bridal Palace also fit with
the classical theme.
As for special accessories, Jasmine’s family helped her put
together her something old, something new, something
borrowed and something blue. “My something old was a crystal
necklace from my mother-in-law. It was a gift from her father
to her mother on their wedding day and she too wore it on
her wedding day,” explains Jasmine. “My something new was
a small tiara. Something borrowed was my Nana’s ring that
all the ladies in my family have worn on their wedding day.
Finally, for something blue, my mum had two blue handkerchiefs
embroidered with a special message for each of us.”
While the flower arrangements on the big day were made by
Malpara Florist, Sweeter than Sugar had the all-important job
of creating the cake. And it was Cameron Laird who John and
Jasmine had carefully selected as their wedding photographer.
They had both heard wonderful things about Cameron and it
turned out all those things were true.
“He knew exactly what shots he wanted and didn’t waste time
in getting them,” says Jasmine. “[Also], halfway through the
photos I could tell my bridal party was getting a little stuffy so I
asked Cam to have a little fun with the next location. He asked
what I had in mind but I had no clue. Lucky for me, he did. That’s
when we were lifting each other, taking selfies and doing silly
poses. We got some awesome photos out of it and it kept the
smiles big and natural.”
And it was getting the photos taken that was one of the most
magical moments of the day for John and Jasmine. Jasmine
says it was one of her favourite parts because it was just John,
her and the bridal party and they were able to slow down for a
little while and just enjoy it.
PHOTOS • SANDRA HEIER EVENSENWORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
EARLIER THIS YEAR, JARED COCKBURN MARRIED HIS CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART, JENNIFER MARSH IN THEIR HOMETOWN OF INGHAM.
CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS
Jared Cockburn and Jennifer Marsh met in 2003
when they both started school at Ingham State
High School. The following year they started
dating. They were just 14 years old. Then 10
years later as they headed to Port Douglas to celebrate
their anniversary, Jared popped the question.
“We are so lucky to have found true love at such a
young age,” says Jennifer. “I love him to bits. Plus his
dimples still give me butterflies every time he smiles.”
The big day took place on the 4th of April this year in
their hometown of Ingham. The ceremony was outdoors
under the raintrees outside of the All Souls Anglican
Church at Victoria Estate and the reception was held
at The Knightclub Function Centre.
“We didn’t follow a set theme for the wedding,” says
Jennifer. “We simply aimed to have a timeless wedding
with a touch of vintage, glam, bohemian styles. We
basically incorporated anything we loved and it all came
together perfectly.”
Rae from Boho & Bloom looked after the flowers for
the day, which included proteas as the main flowers for
both the bouquets and on the tables at the reception.
Jennifer found her perfect dress in Romeo & Juliet’s
Bridal in Cairns after searching all the Townsville bridal
stores without any luck. “I particularly loved the fine
detailing of lace sewn over the bodice,” says Jennifer,
“and the multiple layers of different types of lace on the
bottom of the dress, which flowed into a stunning train.”
Her mum and Grandma had big smiles on their faces
when Jennifer walked out of the dressing room because
they knew she had finally found the perfect dress.
The photographer on the day was Sandra Heier
Evensen, who Jennifer says was amazing to work with
and made their entire day completely stress free. And
when it comes to planning your big day, Jennifer says
plan and organise it a little bit at a time so you don’t
get overwhelmed. “Don’t stress over the little things.”
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PHOTOS • PHOTOGRAPHY BY RED SKYWORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
When Jessica Fraser finished school she
packed up her life in Rockhampton
and moved to Townsville to be closer
to a boy. That boy was Joel Stevens
who she had met a few years earlier at a youth camp.
Despite being young, clearly their feelings for each other
were strong enough to survive the challenges of a long
distance relationship.
While Jessica and Joel must have known they were
on to something special, both say their love deepened
gradually and there was no defining moment when they
knew each other was the one but rather it was the
accumulation of all the little things.
That said, there were no doubts in their mind when they
married earlier this year on 26th June. “The ceremony
was held at our church, Townsville City Church, and we
were married by Joel’s dad,” explains Jessica. “And the
reception was at the Hervey’s Range Heritage Tearooms
– we had a marquee in the middle of the paddocks.”
The theme was rustic vintage and the colours were
mostly white, purple and blue. Jessica’s bouquet
featured pink and yellow vintage roses with lavender
sprigs, while the bridesmaids had bunches of just
lavender. As for Jessica’s dress, she bought it from The
Fashion Gallery and it just so happened to be the very
first dress she tried on.
“I just loved the lace overlay with its little flowers and
pearl embellishments,” says Jessica. “I chose the dress
because it had a classic timeless look that made me
feel classy – and it was the only one that mum and I got
emotional about.”
Both Jessica and Joel say one of the most magical
moments of the day was when they first saw each other
at the ceremony. Jessica says despite there being so
many other people around, as she prepared to walk
down the aisle all she could see was Joel and the look
on his face. She also says it was very special getting
ready with her mum because this was a day she had
been waiting for since she was a little girl. “It had finally
come bringing with it the end of an era.”
JESSICA FRASER AND JOEL STEVENS MET WHEN THEY WERE JUST 15 AND 16 YEARS OLD AND LIVED 700 KILOMETRES APART BUT THEIR LOVE TRIUMPHED
AGAINST THE ODDS.
A ROMANCE AGAINST THE ODDS
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PHOTOS • CAMERON LAIRD PHOTOGRAPHYWORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
When Amanda Tapiolas travelled
over 500 kilometres southwest of
Townsville to a rural town called
Moranbah, she never could have
imagined she would meet her future husband. Amanda,
who is currently a doctor working in Palliative Care,
was undertaking a rural placement in Moranbah for
medical school when Daniel Bigney was the lucky
mining engineer asked to take the students on a tour
of the mine.
According to Amanda, they just clicked. After their very
first date, Amanda says she knew Daniel was the man
she would marry. And she was right!
Four years after that first encounter, Daniel and Amanda
were married on 11 October 2014. “We were married
by Father Dave Lancini at the Sacred Heart Cathedral
in Townsville,” says Amanda. “Followed by a reception
at The Banquet Centre.”
The theme was classical elegance, with pastel pinks,
coral and gold. “The main decorations for our wedding
were roses and candles,” says Amanda, who entrusted
Anna Gianoulis from Malpara Florist to create the
flower arrangements. “The end result was thousands
of immaculate roses in large table centre wreaths and
domes around the room. They gave the entire reception
venue the most divine and glorious aroma.”
Just like Amanda had fallen in love with Daniel at first
sight, she also fell instantly in love with the very first
wedding dress she tried on at Brides of Brisbane. She
says despite trying on countless other dresses, nothing
compared to that feeling she felt when she tried on the
first dress. “The ivory dress had a fitted bodice with
a gorgeous and delicate Spanish lace overlay,” says
Amanda. “And the skirt was a pleated heavy satin with
a long train.”
The theme of lace was also present on the wedding
cake, which was made by Janine from Janine’s Cake
Art. It was a four-tiered masterpiece of caramel,
chocolate and red-velvet mudcake. “It tied in with our
theme,” explains Amanda. “It had cream lace, coral
ribbon, embossed artwork and a painted gold tier.”
As for the wedding photographer, it was Cameron from
Cameron Laird Wedding Photography who captured all
the precious memories. And Amanda says they couldn’t
have asked for more breathtaking images. “Our entire
wedding party loved working with Cam,” adds Amanda.
While there were many moments Amanda and Daniel
loved from their big day, it was the few quiet moments of
alone time they treasured the most. Other moments that
will stay with them forever include being pronounced
husband and wife, and their first dance. “Our first dance
as husband and wife was very special, we got lost in the
moment in each other’s arms,” says Daniel.
While Amanda says it felt like the day was over in a
flash, she also says she couldn’t have asked for a more
perfect wedding day.
AMANDA TAPIOLAS KNEW DANIEL BIGNEY WAS “THE ONE” AFTER THEIR VERY FIRST DATE.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
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Queens Gardens, North Ward>> Find your way through the hedge maze.
>> Pack a picnic and admire the amazing views of Castle Hill.
>> Take in the beauty of some of Townsville’s oldest trees.
Anderson Gardens, Pimlico>> Say hello to Billy Bombax
and listen to him talk about water conservation in the Giant’s Walk.
>> Wander through the tropical fruit orchard and see exotic fruit trees from all around the world.
>> Watch the ducks and bird life on the lotus pond.
Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens, Kirwan>> Admire the pink blooms in the Breast
Cancer Awareness Garden.
>> Explore the mediaeval themed playground.
>> Enjoy an alfresco BBQ lunch in a beautiful garden setting.
The Palmetum, Annandale
>> Walk through the biggest cacti and succulent
garden in Townsville.
>> See the impressive Talipot Palm near the Lagoon –
a palm with the largest flower spikes in the world.
>> Treat yourself to afternoon tea at the historic
Tumbetin Lodge.
www.townsville.qld.gov.au 1300 878 001
E X P L O R E T O W N S V I L L E ’ S
Botanic Gardensthis Summer
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11 OCTOBER 2014
“OU R F I R ST DA NC E A S H USB A N D A N D W I F E WA S
V ERY SPEC I A L , W E G OT L OST I N T H E MOM EN T I N
E AC H OT H ER’ S A R M S .”
DA N I E L BIGN E Y
Queens Gardens, North Ward>> Find your way through the hedge maze.
>> Pack a picnic and admire the amazing views of Castle Hill.
>> Take in the beauty of some of Townsville’s oldest trees.
Anderson Gardens, Pimlico>> Say hello to Billy Bombax
and listen to him talk about water conservation in the Giant’s Walk.
>> Wander through the tropical fruit orchard and see exotic fruit trees from all around the world.
>> Watch the ducks and bird life on the lotus pond.
Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens, Kirwan>> Admire the pink blooms in the Breast
Cancer Awareness Garden.
>> Explore the mediaeval themed playground.
>> Enjoy an alfresco BBQ lunch in a beautiful garden setting.
The Palmetum, Annandale
>> Walk through the biggest cacti and succulent
garden in Townsville.
>> See the impressive Talipot Palm near the Lagoon –
a palm with the largest flower spikes in the world.
>> Treat yourself to afternoon tea at the historic
Tumbetin Lodge.
www.townsville.qld.gov.au 1300 878 001
E X P L O R E T O W N S V I L L E ’ S
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26 SEPTEMBER 2015
EARLIER THIS YEAR KARINA FEGATILLI AND DANIEL FARRELL BECOME WIFE AND HUSBAND DURING A SIMPLE, RUSTIC INSPIRED WEDDING
A SIMPLE, RUSTIC WEDDING
PHOTOS • SANDRA HEIER EVENSENWORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
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K arina Fegatilli met Daniel Farrell when they both
worked at Big W. Karina had just moved to Townsville
from Atherton to attend university while Daniel had
just moved from Ipswich after being promoted.
“I knew she was the one because we would just talk for hours
and neither of us wanted to leave,” says Daniel, who now drives
freight trains between Mackay and Cairns. “And I knew he was
the one because he is the first person I think of and I want to
tell him everything no matter how big or small,” adds Karina.
The couple married on the 26th September this year with the
ceremony held at Riverside Gardens Amphitheatre and the
reception held at Riverside Gardens Community Centre. After
doing what almost every modern day bride does – spending
hours on Pinterest – Karina decided to keep it simple and have
a rustic theme to match the venue.
“We used white lace and burlap for the table decorations, with
lots of flowers,” says Karina. “I wanted to use lots of natural
tones and colours.” Speaking of flowers, Anitra from Flowers
by Flourish had the important job of creating Karina’s bouquet,
and she didn’t disappoint!
On the day Karina wore a “moscato” coloured dress, which had
a lace skirt. “After trying on what felt like hundreds of dresses
in Brisbane, I found my dress locally at Wedding Gowns by
Melinda,” explains Karina. “My favourite part of the dress was
the colour.”
As for special accessories, Karina explains how her and Daniel
had recently had five family members pass away, so she carried
a small photo pendent of each of them with her on the day.
Just Peachy Cupcakes created them a three-tiered masterpiece
for a wedding cake with Nutella, white chocolate and chocolate
as the flavours. It was a massive hit with the guests. Sandra
Heier Eversen was the photographer they entrusted to capture
the once-in-a-lifetime moments and Karina says their photos
turned out beautiful. Sandra was flexible and willing to help with
anything you might need. And Karina has some simple advice
for future brides: “The less you have to organise, the better!”
“ I K N E W H E WA S T H E ON E BEC AUSE H E IS T H E
F I R ST PER SON I T H I N K OF A N D I WA N T TO T EL L H I M E V ERY T H I NG NO M AT T ER
HOW BIG OR SM A L L .”
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balanced. The cutter tries to maximise carat weight,
minimise visibility of inclusions, and produce an
attractive display of sparkle. Only cutters dedicated
to the highest standards of beauty will compromise
carat weight to achieve pure beauty. That’s why the
best cut diamonds – the most beautiful ones – always
cost more per carat.
Today, state-of-the-art technology takes diamond
cutting to a whole new level, especially with the round
brilliant cut that has reigned supreme in diamond
design and consumer preference for more than
a century. The quality of cut can account for up to
50% difference in the pricing of similar colour/clarity
diamonds. Three factors are considered when cutting
to high standards:
• Proportions – These are the relationships between
a diamond’s key dimensions, and they include table
size, crown angle, pavilion depth, and girdle thickness.
Many experts are convinced that one specific set of
proportions maximises diamond’s optical appeal.
These are called Ideal Proportions.
• Symmetry – The precision of the cut’s execution.
The ideal is mirror-like balance from one side of the
diamond to the other, with every facet perfectly shaped
and positioned and every facet on the top aligning with
every facet on the bottom. Achieving such accuracy
demands incredible attention to detail. It also creates
the amazing patterns of hearts and arrows. There are
many hearts and arrows products available but only
those with perfect precision – like Hearts On Fire and
Passion 8 – get top ratings.
• Polish – The smoothness of the diamond’s facet
surfaces. Like with wood or metal, the finer the
polishing compound and the longer the workmanship,
the higher the surface reflection. Most diamonds are
polished under 10X magnification. The best cuts are
polished under 30-100X magnification. Like symmetry,
polish reflects skill, care, and time.
When these three components are optimised, the
result is a symphony of light that dazzles the eye
and captures the imagination. Optic effects include
white light reflections of brilliance, rainbow-coloured
flashes, and mesmerising sparkle. Blending them in
a harmonious rhythm takes great effort, and requires
sacrificing much of the original diamond crystal’s
precious weight.
Compromises that save time and labor show in the
details of symmetry and polish. To save extra weight,
cutters often vary proportions. These compromises can
hurt both beauty and durability. Instead of appearing
radiant and fiery, the diamond might look watery or
dark. In extreme cases, it’s also more likely to chip
or break.
To enjoy your diamond to the fullest, look beyond
colour and clarity, and choose a diamond that is
exceptionally well cut. Whether it’s a single diamond
for your engagement ring or an item of jewellery with
multiple diamonds. Cut makes for the most sparkle.
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WHEN TIM NEWNHAM MARRIED NICOLE CROSS THEIR LOVE OF THE EARTH, WATER AND NATURE IN GENERAL INSPIRED THE THEME.
INSPIRED BY NATURE
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When Tim Newnham used the line, “your shoes
look very comfortable,” to try and pick up
Nicole Cross at a bar one night, she didn’t
know what to think of the soldier’s remark.
But it was enough to spark her interest and as soon as they got
chatting, they couldn’t stop.
Not long after that, they went on a first date and created a
grand plan to buy a yacht and spend a couple of years sailing
around the world. Both of them were dreamers. And now they
had met their match.
Their dream of getting married came true earlier this year on
18th April. Inspired by their love of being outdoors and going on
adventures and travelling, the theme of the wedding was nature.
This included different shades of blue for the bridesmaids’
dresses, Tim’s suit and the groomsmen’s suits to represent the
ocean, earthy décor at the reception and a globe of the Earth
as the guestbook.
To fit the theme of the wedding, Anna Gianoulis from Malpara
Florist created Nicole a more rustic, natural looking bouquet.
“Anna was extremely helpful,” explains Nicole, “and could see
where I was coming from in terms of the more natural and
rustic feel.”
The bouquet was paired perfectly with Nicole’s wedding dress
from Signature Bridal, which showcased a lace bodice and
sheer lace back. “The detail was so intricate and beautiful,”
says Nicole. “I felt very elegant.”
The natural theme of the wedding was also a deciding factor
when they chose a photographer. Nicole and Tim wanted
someone who would be able to capture more candid and
natural shots. Nicole was blown away with Sandra Heier
Evensen’s portfolio when she stumbled across it, which is why
they ended up choosing her. “We were so happy with how our
photos turned out,” says Nicole. “The colours were so vibrant
– the ocean, the flowers, the sky – and the whole experience
felt very natural.”
PHOTOS • SANDRA HEIER EVENSENWORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
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Located just a stone’s throw from the natural wonders
of tropical north Queensland and a five minute drive
from Macrossan Street, QT Port Douglas will be sure
to delight and inspire at every adventurous turn!
With spaces suitable for anywhere between 30 to
350 guests, venture down the tropical rabbit hole and
discover a secret garden for your intimate wedding
ceremony, a spacious rolling lawn for the al fresco
party of your dreams, a private grand ballroom to host
a mad tea-party extravaganza, or exquisite deck for
your pool-side soiree. QT’s selection of fine wines and
hand crafted cocktails beg you to DRINK ME, whilst
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– we can design and tailor a package that will have
you and your guests grinning like the Cheshire cat.
QT Port Douglas pairs five star service with stunning
accommodation options that include one and two
bedroom villas, each designed as an individual home
away from home for guests, bespoke furnishings
and quirky finishes. Leisure facilities include a full
gymnasium and fitness facility, a state-of-the-art
outdoor cinema between June and October each
year, and an imaginative designer day spa, spaQ, to
tend to all of your relaxation and beauty needs. Dine
at the interactive and inspiring Bazaar restaurant, a
traditional marketplace with a 21st century twist, or
sip cocktails to the tunes of Ibiza at the casually cool
Estilo bar.
At QT Port Douglas your big day doesn’t have to be
just one big day. The tropical and sophisticated Estilo
Deck is perfect for your pre-wedding get together,
or post-wedding recovery session! Welcome your
guests to Port Douglas with a sunset get-together on
the deck, as your guests meet and greet each other
over casual cocktails before your big day arrives.
Following your big day recover in style with a lazy
barbeque session, where our chefs will serve
up a Spanish barbeque feast, whilst our cocktail
bartenders provide refreshing jugs of Sangria. With
sunny booths, ample seating and a grassy lawn
you can turn your nuptial festivities into an extended
celebration of your wedded bliss on the Estilo deck
at QT Port Douglas.
QT Port Douglas is a unique designer resort that
celebrates an eclectic design environment and bold
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A unique designer resort set amongst lush tropical gardens, QT Port Douglas welcomes
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PHOTOS • MATTHEW GIANOULIS PHOTOGRAPHY WORDS • NICOLE THOMSON-PRIDE
As soon as guests walked into the reception
of Ashleigh Cook and Sam Donovan’s
wedding, they were greeted with thousands
of fairy lights, candles of all different shapes
and sizes and bountiful table arrangements of the most
amazing flora. It was breathtaking. It was magical. It
was everything Ashleigh had dreamt it would be as
she started the next chapter of life with Sam as her
husband.
Ashleigh and Sam’s story started roughly six years ago
when they met through a mutual friend. “I was living
on the Sunshine Coast and Sam was in Brisbane,”
explains Ashleigh. “It was weekend commutes and
plenty of mid-week phone calls that continued to bring
us closer together.”
Then six months into the relationship Ashleigh dropped
a bombshell when she told Sam she had to move back
to Townsville. Not wanting to lose something special,
they both packed up their lives in southern Queensland
and relocated north to start their own adventure
together.
“Relocating together was the first of many signs that we
were in it for the long haul,” says Ashleigh. “Six years on
and several more interstate moves, we now can write
the next chapter in our story together.”
That next chapter started on Saturday, 6 June this year
when Ashleigh married Sam on Jupiter Casino’s lawn.
The theme of the wedding was inspired by “rustic,
country garden, party chic” and the reception was held
in the Pavilion at Jupiter’s.
“We both love the colours and variety of native flowers
and this was the main inspiration for the design,” says
Ashleigh. “We wanted to have a relaxed and social vibe
throughout the day where guests could mingle freely
and have a good time.”
Ashleigh says the team at Wedding Works and Townville
Flower Market were phenomenal with nothing being too
hard or impossible. “The staff were amazing, helpful,
dedicated, hardworking and, above all else, extremely
talented,” says Ashleigh. “They not only brought our
ideas to life but they exceeded all expectations of the
imaginable.”
While the bridal party was off having photos taken,
guests were treated to old-fashion spritzers and an
amazing cheese station on Jupiter’s lawn, where they
were kept entertained with lawn games and music until
the reception started at 6pm.
On the day, Ashleigh wore a bridal gown by Mariana
Hardwick. The dress was a strapless off-white, which
had the most beautiful beading across the chest and
the dress then fell to the floor with white chiffon with
a short train. It was the first dress Ashleigh tried on,
and while it was very different to what she had imaged
herself in, she says it was perfect. “I felt like a princess,”
says Ashleigh, “and I loved it.” >
ASHLEIGH COOK AND SAM DONOVAN’S WEDDING RECEPTION FELT MAGICAL THANKS TO THOUSANDS OF FAIRY LIGHTS, CANDLES AND FLORA.
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As for something old, Ashleigh was very
fortunate to have her great grandma’s
handkerchief on the day. Adding extra
meaning for Ashleigh, it was embroidered
with the initial ‘A’ and had been kept since her great
grandma’s wedding day. “It came in handy with the few
tears that were shed before walking down the aisle,”
recalls Ashleigh.
Other favourite memories from their wedding day
included having all their friends and family in the one
place at the one time in the relaxed, tropical atmosphere
of north Queensland; and getting a sneak peek of the
magical reception venue before all the guests arrived.
Ashleigh and Sam had so much fun at their wedding;
they were both sad once it was over. “There was dinner,
drinks, speeches, dancing, love and laughter,” says
Ashleigh. “It truly was a magical evening and it was
sad for it to end.”
When it came to the tough decision of choosing a
photographer, on the strong recommendation from their
wedding design team they decided to go with Matthew
Gianoulis from Matthew Gianoulis Photography. “He
was exceptional, creative, relaxed and flexible,” says
Ashleigh. “We wanted to break the mould of the
‘normal’ wedding shots and get a bit of a creative edge
and Matthew and his team delivered.”
Ashleigh’s advice to other brides is simple: plan ahead
and don’t be scared to think outside of the box. “If
you can dream it – it can be created.” She also says
to remember why you are there and recommends at
some stage during the day taking each other aside for
five minutes to just take it all in together.
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