{"id":189648,"date":"2017-05-18T00:46:21","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T14:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/rachael-alexs-rustic-waterfront-wedding-worth-nervous-wait\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T20:14:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T09:14:08","slug":"rachael-alexs-rustic-waterfront-wedding-worth-nervous-wait","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/rachael-alexs-rustic-waterfront-wedding-worth-nervous-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"Rachael and Alex&#8217;s rustic waterfront wedding worth the nervous wait"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">While driving to work one morning, Rachael Micallef received devastating news that was likely to impact her wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI heard on the radio that our venue had been damaged by fire the night before,\u201d says the 27-year-old of <a title=\"Cala Luna Functions and Events\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Sydney\/CalaLunaRestaurant\/\">Cala Luna at Middle Harbour Yacht Club<\/a> in Mosman. \u201cI was gutted and in tears.\u201d\u00a0Rachael was due to marry her beau, 26-year-old Alex Brown. \u201cThankfully the venue re-opened just before our wedding and we were even happier with the new look,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>The couple married at their rustic waterfront wedding on April 16, 2016, among 85 close family and friends. \u201cCala Luna Mosman provides the most stunning outlook of the yachts on the water and delicious Italian food,\u201d smiles Rachael. \u201cWe loved that we could have our reception and ceremony in one place, being convenient for all our guests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The newlyweds opted to take care of the wedding formalities at the beginning of the reception to allow loved ones to let their hair down as quickly as possible. \u201cUpon our arrival to the reception, all guests were seated and we went straight into the cake cutting,\u201d explains the bride. \u201cStraight after, we had our <a title=\"What makes a great wedding DJ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/makes-great-wedding-dj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first dance<\/a> to <em>Kiss Me<\/em> by Jason Walker, before a delicious alternate set menu dinner. During dinner, we got speeches out of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although the wedding planning may have been trying, Rachael says it was all worth it in the end. &#8220;The wedding day itself was magical and perfect. We couldn&#8217;t be happier.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Little Black Bow PHotography\" href=\"http:\/\/www.littleblackbowphotography.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Little Black Bow Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127233 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_002\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127236 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_004\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127237 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_005.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_005\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127278 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_001.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_001\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127284 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_004-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_004\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127241 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_007\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127243 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_008.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_008\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Not only were they beautiful, they were affordable and lasted throughout the day,&#8221; Rachael says of her flowers from <a title=\"Lovely Bridal Blooms\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingFlowers\/Sydney\/LovelyBridalBlooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lovely Bridal Blooms<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127285 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_005-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_005\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127287 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_006.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_006\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127250 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_012\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Our daughters wanted to wear white to match me &#8211; just like little brides.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127254 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_014\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127256 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_015.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_015\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127257 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_016\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Dea from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingPhotography\/Sydney\/LittleBlackBowPhotography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Black Bow Photography<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;captured stunning, candid photos that we love and cherish,&#8221; says the bride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127298 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_012.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_012\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127297 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_011.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127264 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_020.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_020\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-127266 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_021-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_021\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The bride swears by having a <a title=\"Wedding planner suppliers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingPlanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding planner<\/a> to help the day run smoothly &#8211; they keep\u00a0a smile on your face while things work their magic in the background.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127268 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127306 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_016.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_016\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127307 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_017.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_SBS_017\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127273 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127276 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-127277 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Rachael_Alex_Rustic-Waterfront-Wedding_028\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple chose Russell from <a title=\"Impression DJs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/Sydney\/ImpressionDJs\/\">Impression DJs<\/a> who also doubled as MC. &#8220;He managed to get most guest up onto the dance floor and took requests to make sure we were all enjoying ourselves. 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