Kathryn and Rick host rustic wedding at dream Gold Coast venue

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Easy Weddings
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Updated on: March 17, 2022

For her and Rick’s rustic wedding on August 3, 2019, bride Kathryn discovered her dream venue at a wedding expo on the Gold Coast.

The countryside venue, Braeside Events, was the perfect setting for the 32 and 34-year-old’s union, held in the tranquil gardens often described as the place where country charm meets modern elegance in the centre of the Gold Coast.

The wedding party and couple’s photographer, Leigh Warner, were granted exclusive access for the day, allowing plenty of time to explore the grounds and find the perfect shot. At the reception, highlights included delicious food, hot chocolate wedding favours and a choreographed first dance made all the more special with dry ice and indoor fireworks.

Credit to the bride, plenty of DIY elements featured throughout the day. “We made the girls’ bouquets the night before the wedding. The reception centrepieces were a wooden round vase with baby’s breath, willow branches and two tea light candles. On the bridal table, I had empty vases and handle holders — allowing the girls to place their flowers in the empty vases to make the table.”

“It was a Fairy Tale come true,” says Kathryn. “Not one thing went wrong. I would get married all over again and not change a single thing.”

Photos courtesy of Leigh Warner Weddings.

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The bride looked incredible in her timeless wedding gown.

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Kathryn found her bridesmaids’ dresses while browsing online retailer, ASOS.

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The couple sealed the deal with wedding rings from Michael Hill Jeweller.

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Photographer Leigh Warner made the most of Braeside Events‘ many photo opportunities.

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Bomboniere Bomboniere: Little Glass Jars

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Shhh Secrets

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Sugar and Spice , Justin Alexander

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Tony Bianco

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Lovisa , Chanel

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: ASOS

Caterer Caterer: VGC Catering

Celebrant Celebrant: Rebecca Kesby

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Playlist

Entertainment Entertainment: We R DJs

Flowergirl Dress Flowergirl Dress: Arabella and Rose

Flowers Flowers: Wild Lotus

Gift Registry Gift Registry: Wishing well

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Studio Italia

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Aquila

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Studio Italia

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Aquila

Hair Hair: Purple Daze

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Bali

Invitations Invitations: Vistaprint , Stone and Co. , Glen's Laser Design

Makeup Makeup: Amie Parker Makeup Artist , La Lash Loft

Pageboy Attire Pageboy Attire: YD

Photographer Photographer: Leigh Warner Weddings

Rings Rings: Michael Hill Jeweller

Venue Venue: Braeside Events

Venue Decor Venue Decor: DIY

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Q1 Gold Coast

Photos courtesy of Leigh Warner Weddings.