Kristy and Mark create stress-free vintage wedding

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Updated on: March 16, 2022

Kristy Caldwell and Mark Leinen were keen on keeping their big day stress free without sacrificing on their dream wedding.

Kristy, 26, says she and Mark, 30, were able to pull it off thanks to superb suppliers and a firm vision for their vintage wedding celebrations.

“We were able to have the wedding of our dreams with the most amazing wedding team, and within our budget,” she says.

“It was exactly what we wanted and a stress-free experience.”

The couple wed on a deck overlooking the ocean at Novotel Northbeach Wollongong on October 8, 2016 in front of 115 family and friends.

The celebrations continued at the same venue which, thanks to the couple’s careful eye, had been styled with rustic pieces, classic blooms and a vintage-style wedding cake, while a cracking DJ took charge of the dancefloor.

“I still have everyone telling me it was the best wedding they have ever been to,” Kristy says.

“It was amazing and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.”

Photos courtesy of Gavin Cato Photography.

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Kristy found her gorgeous strapless gown at Heavenly Collections and teamed it with jewellery from Fletcher & Grace.

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Kristy could not speak highly enough of the many suppliers who helped make her big day perfect, including White Label Hire, which created the floral arrangements and venue decor.

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Trending blue suits were a colour of choice for Mark and his groomsmen.

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“The reception was beautiful! I was able to tell my wedding planner how I wanted everything set up and it was done exactly how I wanted,” Kristy says.

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Tags & Categories

Location: NSW

Styles: Beach

Setting: Waterview

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Tags: beach wedding, gavin cato photography, light pink wedding, real weddings, vintage wedding

Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: DIY

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Fletcher & Grace - Bridal Jewellery and Accessories , Lovisa

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Heavenly Collections

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Betts

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Colette Hayman

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Elissa Jay

Celebrant Celebrant: Jamie Borg

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Diamond Strings

Entertainment Entertainment: Premium DJs

Flowers Flowers: White Label Hire

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Tramps for Men

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Connor

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Tramps for Men , Connor

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Connor

Hair Hair: Christine Azzopardi

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Europe

Invitations Invitations: DIY

Makeup Makeup: Melissa Gigliotti

Photographer Photographer: Gavin Cato

Rings Rings: Michael Hill Jeweller

Transport Transport: Versace Hire Cars

Venue Venue: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Venue Decor Venue Decor: White Label Hire , Stylish Outdoor Weddings

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Wedding Planner Wedding Planner: Novotel Wollongong Northbeach