Secrets by the Lake, Montville - a perfect Montville wedding for a lovely couple.

This was truly a wedding ceremony to remember!  I say it often, and it is heart-warmingly true - I am privileged to meet many wonderful people whose paths I probably would not cross if not for the work I do as a wedding celebrant - and Jason and Kirsty are one such couple.
First of all I met Kirsty - a vivacious live-wire with a core of steel (of the finest grade), a devoted Mum to their two gorgeous girls and just a lovely , lovely person.  Then I read the words Jason wrote to me about his fiance and and really looked forward to meeting him - kind, gentle, strong, focussed - should I mention the hot Monaro?  Or the motorbike that featured so much in their courtship?
They really are an amazing, very 'together' couple, and their girls - little balls of delightful, happy, dancing energy.  Even though most of our communication in the lead up to the wedding was via phone calls and emails, I really felt that I had known them for ages by the time the wedding day rolled around.

Kirsty looked just beautiful in her traditional gown as she stood beside the very handsome Jason, and the girls in their pink fairy dresses almost stole the show.  Jason and Kirsty celebrated the union of their families, their friends, themselves and their children with a special sand ceremony that was topped off with sands from Obi Obi Creek - the creek that fills Montville's Lake Baroon and flows over the dam wall to continue on its journey.

Jason and Kirsty - you are both very special people; may your journey together bring you continued happiness and fulfilment.

A Perfect Day for a Wedding

What a perfect location for a wedding! Blue skies and fluffy white clouds reflected in the clear waters of Lake Baroon.   There are so many wonderful locations around Montville for a wedding, but down by Lake Baroon has to be among the best!

After days of drizzly, rainy weather, Jana and Galen's wedding day dawned clear, bright and sunny.  They choose to celebrate their marriage on the lawn, lakeside at Montville's very special 'Secrets on the Lake'.

The old boathouse provided a lovely spot for guests to gather and enjoy a glass of champagne as they awaited the arrival of the beautiful bride.

Galen and Jana choose an wedding ceremony that simply spoke of their love for one another and their desire to  live together as husband and wife. This was an intimate celebration of their love with close family and friends.

Ebb Waterfront - Maroochydore Wedding

Ebb Waterfront, right beside mouth of the Maroochy River provided a lovely location for Ian and Lara to exchange marriage vows in front of their many family and friends. Although the rehearsal afternoon proved to be cold, blustery and drizzling with rain, the wedding day dawned clear and remained so all day.

While Ian and his grooms-men, looking quite resplendent, were greeting guests on the deck, Lara and her bridesmaids were preparing for a spectacular nautical arrival!  Yes, they took a boat ride down the river and alighted at the nearby jetty. Lara's Dad met them on the jetty and escorted his beautiful and very elegant daughter to Ian's side.

During the ceremony, Lara's brother presented the Snoopy poem "Best of Buddies" and, for sure, the words reflect how this young couple see themselves now and on into the distant future:

"Me and you, a two man crew.  
Side by side, we're unified 
And we will never be divided."

Following their celebrations,  Ian and Lara enjoyed a honeymoon in Port Douglas.  

Ian and Lara - May your united life enrich you more than you can imagine.