The Chapel Montville is a dream wedding venue in the middle of the Sunshine Coast hinterland with expansive views from Caloundra to Noosa beaches and beyond. It is without a doubt that this bride and groom chose their wedding venue well and married in one of Queensland’s most beautiful chapels and locations for a ceremony.
Jess and her bridesmaids got ready just a few minutes down the road from The Chapel Montville in the chic Altitude on Montville. Their makeup was perfected by the highly talented Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist while their hair styles were perfectly crafted by the wonderful Hair by Nicola.
Kirk and his groomsmen prepped themselves quite close to the gorgeous wedding venue also. There were plenty of laughs with this trio while getting ready but no makeup artist or hair stylist in sight. Maybe they had just left before we arrived? Because they were looking super dapper.
The ceremony time arrived and the grand entrance by Jess and her Dad was EPIC. The enormous and intricately carved wooden doors opened to reveal Jess and her Dad who made their way slowly down the chapel isle.
The bride and groom were joined by family and friends from around the country. The nervousness and excitement filled the room and was accentuated by plenty of joyful laughter and heartfelt vows.
And then there was the kiss!
We went outside post-kiss to take some family photos and a group shot. It was then that we stole the bride and groom along with their bridesmaids and groomsmen, took a few photographs of them around The Chapel Montville grounds then headed off to Lake Baroon.
The lake was stunning (just in front of Secrets on the Lake which is also a wedding venue) and the surrounding forest was gorgeous which made for some beautiful bridal party photos and couple photographs of just the newly crowned, husband and wife.
We travelled back to tudor-style Montville Cafe Bar and Grill where all the wedding guests were waiting on the top level to welcome the elated couple back in their presence. The venue was expertly styled and run by very professional staff which made for a very welcoming atmosphere. There were some ridiculously hilarious speeches that made the guests roar with laughter coupled with large portions of gourmet food - such a great combo!
The night rolled on with the brilliantly funny wedding shoe game, a relaxed cake cutting and first dance finishing with some awesome dance moves or more to the point, dance faces!
What a fantastic tribe Jess and Kirk have surrounding them for their journey through life together as a married couple, husband and wife.
We wish you all the love in the world Jess & Kirk!
Big Love & Enjoy!
Jesse & Mikala
AnnaBella Chapel, One Tree Hill Maleny & Flaxton Gardens Wedding - Claire & Josh
This bride and groom held their wedding at gorgeous AnnaBella Chapel then portraits were taken at One Tree Hill in Maleny followed by an epic reception at Flaxton Gardens.
What a DAY!
Claire and Josh wanted the perfect wedding day and that is exactly what they got. Their wedding took place in one of the most beautiful chapels in Queensland. They were surrounded by the most loving family and friends. There were fluffy clouds in the sky all day making for the best photographic conditions. Sunset at One Tree Hill was breathtaking. And this wonderful couple rounded out their day at the one and only Flaxton Gardens.
The details that Claire and Josh planned for their big day were also absolutely stunning - the cars and motorbike, flowers, bridal party gifts, lanterns, signs, the list goes on. Everything was just... perfect.
What an extraordinary way to commemorate their married life together. Just spectacular.
Enjoy this visual feast...
Jesse & Mikala X
