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welcome
Firstly, I’d like to introduce
myself. My name is Jo
and I own Jo’s Weddings
here in Townsville. I am a
32 year old mother of 4
(with plans to add more!)
Congratulations
on your Engagement!
Planning a wedding can be SO much fun! Especially when you have everything you need
right at your fingertips, leaving you free to do the planning instead of the researching!
SETTING THE DATE ............................................................................ PAGE 5
stores from our home
SET YOUR BUDGET
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in
BRIDAL PARTY MEMBERS and run my two wedding
Riverside
Douglas
Gardens,
(Townsville)
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WEDDING COLOURS ............................................................................ PAGE 13
‘Dream Wedding Store’
WEDDING STYLE
and ‘Flowers of Silk’.
CELEBRANTS ......................................................................................... PAGE 18
I am passionate about
assisting
Brides
&
Grooms to achieve their
Dream
Wedding
Day,
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CEREMONY VENUES ............................................................................ PAGE 20
RECEPTION VENUES
CATERING
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INVITATIONS & STATIONERY
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without the hefty price
WEDDING DRESSES
tags associated.
JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES ............................................................... PAGE 39
As there are very limited
resources
within
the
Townsville
Region
to
assist you in planning
your special day, I have
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
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VIDEOGRAPHERS
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PHOTO BOOTHS
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CENTREPIECES
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DECORATORS ......................................................................................... PAGE 59
taken it upon myself to put
CAKE MAKERS......................................................................................... PAGE 63
together this Townsville
ENTERTAINMENT
Wedding Planner, in the
BEAUTY, HAIR & MAKEUP
view that it will be of great
FLOWERS - BOUQUETS & BUTTONHOLES
assistance
TRANSPORT
in
planning
your special day.
Jodie Smith
Jo’s Weddings
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WEDDING SONGS
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INDEX CONTINUED NEXT PAGE
DID YOU KNOW?
In the rhyme ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’, “blue” is
symbolic of the blood of royalty, since both the bride and the groom were once considered to be
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“royal” on their wedding day.
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Index
continued..
DID YOU KNOW?
The
reason
engagement
that
the
rings
are
worn on the fourth finger
of the left hand is because
bomboniere ......................................................................................... PAGE 80
WISHING WELLS ............................................................................ PAGE 82
CHALK BOARDS & SIGNS ............................................................... PAGE 84
Egyptians
CAKE TOPPERS ............................................................................ PAGE 86
thought that the “vein of
SHOPPING LIST ............................................................................ PAGE 88
love’ ran from this finger
HONEYMOON ......................................................................................... PAGE 90
directly to the heart
ACCOMMODATION FOR INTERSTATE GUESTS ..................................... PAGE 92
the
ancient
HENS & BUCKS NIGHTS
BRIDAL LINGERIE
............................................................... PAGE 94
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MISC WEDDING SUPPLIERS
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CHECKLISTS ......................................................................................... PAGE 100
RECEPTION SPEECHES & SCHEDULES.................................................. PAGE 102
AFTER THE WEDDING ............................................................................ PAGE 104
WEDDING FACTS - JUST FOR FUN
PHOTOGRAPHER: Stephen Lane
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Contact: 0405 173 660
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Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Art Direction: Vania (Veeutiful) & Jo (Jo’s Weddings)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography
Location: Riverside Ridge (Douglas) | Contact: Vivi or Vania on 0435 833 521
“Romantic Trash the Dress” Photography Shoot by Veeutiful
Wedding Gown, Suit, Jewellery & Hair Piece by Jo’s Weddings 0488 700 425
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{ SETTING THE DATE }
for your wedding
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CHECKLIST
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Set your Wedding Date. One of the most important aspects of your Wedding is the Date. Here are some very
important aspects you should consider when setting your Wedding Date:
{Season}
One of the first things you may want to consider when setting your date is the season. Do you want to be married
during the Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring? Not only is this important for you and your bridal party but your
guests as well. The season will also help determine whether it can be an indoor or outdoor wedding. Keep in mind
that in Townsville the Wet Season can be very unpredictable. Following is some information that may help you
determine your Wedding Date.
Wet Season: November - May
Dry Season: June - October
Historical Average Temperatures
Historical Average Rainfall
Approx Max Average Temperature
Approx Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Deg C / Deg F
Winter(June-Aug): 25 / 76
Winter(June-Aug): 17
Spring(Sep-Nov): 29 / 85
Spring(Sep-Nov): 30
Summer(Dec-Feb): 31 / 88
Summer(Dec-Feb): 229
Autumn(Mar-May): 29 / 85
Autumn(Mar-May): 108
{Defence Schedule}
If you or your partner are in the Decence Forces, you’ll need to take into consideration any planned deployments or
yearly training schedules, especially Talisman Sabre. Having either yourself or your partner away for this extended
period of time will mean that limited decisions and preparation can be made together during these times.
{Venues, Photographers, Makeup Artists, Hair Dressers}
If you have your heart set on a specific Wedding Supplier, such as a Photographer, it is best to check their
availability before setting your Wedding Date in stone.
Our Wedding Date:
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Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Art Direction: Vania (Veeutiful) & Jo (Jo’s Weddings)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography
Location: Riverside Ridge (Douglas) | Contact: Vivi or Vania on 0435 833 521
“Romantic Trash the Dress” Photography Shoot by Veeutiful
Wedding Gown, Suit, Jewellery & Hair Piece by Jo’s Weddings 0488 700 425
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{ SET YOUR BUDGET }
keep your
wedding on track
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BUDGET
of your Wedding
ESTIMATED
ACTUAL
CHECKLIST
CELEBRANT
$
$
tick when done
CEREMONY VENUE
$
$
RECEPTION VENUE
$
CATERING
$
$
INVITATIONS & STATIONERY
$
$
WEDDING GOWN
$
$
GROOMS / GROOMSMEN SUITS
$
$
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
$
$
FLOWER GIRL DRESSES
$
$
PAGE BOY SUITS
$
$
WEDDING RINGS
$
$
JEWELLERY
$
$
TIARA, VEIL, BIRDCAGE VEIL
$
$
PHOTOGRAPHER
$
$
VIDEOGRAPHER
$
$
PHOTO BOOTH
$
$
CENTREPIECES
$
$
WEDDING DECORATOR
$
$
WEDDING CAKE
$
$
ENTERTAINMENT / BAND / DJ
$
$
BEAUTY, HAIR & MAKEUP
$
$
FLOWERS - BOUQUET & BUTTONHOLES
$
$
TRANSPORT
$
$
BOMBONIERE
$
$
WISHING WELL, CHALK BOARD
$
$
CAKE TOPPER
$
$
HONEYMOON
$
$
HENS & BUCKS NIGHT
$
$
BRIDAL LINGERIE
$
$
HONEYMOON LINGERIE
$
$
$
ESTIMATED
WEDDING BUDGET TOTALS:
$
ACTUAL
$
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{ BRIDAL PARTY
MEMBERS }
how to choose
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Choose the Members of your Bridal Party.
Choosing your bridal party can be one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding, but it can also be one
of the most stressful. If you pick one of your best friends to be a bridesmaid, but not the other, it can lead to hurt
feelings. The group you choose should represent your closest friends, family members or loved ones who will be
there for support, guidance and to help plan for the big day. Heavily weigh the importance of the people who have
been in your life for a long time. It’s important to select people who have played an important role in your life leading
up to your wedding and that will remain just as important in the future. Keep in mind that the people you choose
will forever remain in the photos from your wedding day.
Our Bridal Party:
Bride Groom
Maid of Honour
Best Man
Bridesmaid Groomsman
Bridesmaid Groomsman
Bridesmaid Groomsman
Bridesmaid Groomsman
Bridesmaid Groomsman
Bridesmaid Groomsman
Flower Girl
Page Boy
Flower Girl
Page Boy
DID YOU KNOW?
The Groom stands on the right of the Bride, deriving from the days of swords - should any man challenge him of
his right to his Bride, the Groom was free to draw his sword with his right hand whilst protecting or holding his
Bride with his left.
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Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Art Direction: Vania (Veeutiful) & Jo (Jo’s Weddings)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography
Location: Riverside Ridge (Douglas) | Contact: Vivi or Vania on 0435 833 521
“Romantic Trash the Dress” Photography Shoot by Veeutiful
Wedding Gown, Suit, Jewellery & Hair Piece by Jo’s Weddings 0488 700 425
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{ WEDDING COLOURS }
for your special
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Colour Scheme
CHECKLIST
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Deciding on your colour scheme can be just as exciting as setting the date.
When it comes to styling, this is the first step. Your colour palette needs to represent you and your fiance. If you’re
a believer in the representation of colours and emotions, the following graph will be of great interest. And if you’re
not, then the following graph will still be useful in selecting colours that go beautifully together (as well as the shades
of each colour that go well together)
Elegance
Destiny
Spiritual
mastery
Music
Respect
Wisdom
Long Life
Acceptance
Trust
Belief
Understanding
Prophecy
Purification
Practicality
Safety
Productivity
Renewal
Fertility
Victory
Beauty
Physical Energy
Strength
Vigilance
Dedication
Will-power
Protection
Joy
Learning
Alertness
Good fortune
Survival
Spiritual
development
Glory
Loyalty
Pleasure
Friendship
Fulfilment
Birth
Fame
Health
Hospitality
Power
Clarity
Idealism
Family
Change
Community
Growth
Prosperity
Harvest
Serenity
Calmness
Understanding
Empathy
Openness
Balance
Drive
Recovery
Discovery
Flexibility
Mature Love
Courage
Insight
Truth
Grace
Energy
Inner Strength
Magic Poetry Tenacity
Vitality
Virtue
Honor
Passion
Originality
Self-esteem
Luxury
Experience
Creativity
Discernment
Inspiration
Dignity
Compassion
Faith
Intuition
Judgement
Self-knowledge
Vision
Imagination
Maturity
Long life
Perception
Dreams
Success
Optimism
Intelligence
Exhuberance
Independence
Awakening
Receptiveness
Meaning
Belonging
Influence
Adventure
Excitement
Warmth
Awareness
Home
Enthusiasm
Confidence
Consciousness
Free expression
Happiness
Satisfaction
Authority
Enlightenment
Decisiveness
Our Colour Scheme:
DID YOU KNOW?
In ancient times, guests would tear off part of the bride’s gown as tokens of good luck, leading to the tradition of
the groom throwing her garter and the bride her bouquet.
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Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
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Art Direction: Vania (Veeutiful) & Jo (Jo’s Weddings)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography
Location: Riverside Ridge (Douglas) | Contact: Vivi or Vania on 0435 833 521
“Romantic Trash the Dress” Photography Shoot by Veeutiful
Wedding Gown, Suit, Jewellery & Hair Piece by Jo’s Weddings 0488 700 425
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{ WEDDING STYLE }
for your special
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Decide on your Wedding Style
The next step is to decide on your Wedding Style, or as many will refer to it - your wedding theme.
There are so many beautiful options, here are just a few - followed by examples. Just remember, these are only
‘some’ of the styles. Try typing the words “Wedding Themes” into a search engine, and be amazed by all of your
available options!
• Beach Theme • Rustic Theme • Vintage Theme • Fairy Tale Theme • Country Theme • Rainbow Theme
• Pastel Theme • Garden Theme • Carnival Theme • Whimsical Theme • Beauty & the Beast Theme
OUR WEDDING STYLE:
PHOTOGRAPHS: Dreamscene
Events
Sarah: 0402 667 515
EAMSCENE EVENTS
WEDDING DECORATOR: DR
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{ CELEBRANTS }
marriage celebrants
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Marriage Celebrants
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Selecting your Celebrant
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Choosing the right marriage celebrant will make
sure your day is a memorable one. Following are some tips on how to choose the right celebrant for you.
TIP 1: Personality. You must feel comfortable with a celebrant if they are to legalise the most important decision of
your life. You will want to ‘click’ with them and have an open communication line, this is very important.
TIP 2: Religious, Non-Religious, Flexible or Set. Depending on the type of ceremony you would like to have, it is
important to discuss this with your proposed celebrant, to ensure they are confident to carry out your ceremony
wishes.
TIP 3: Remember to ask your proposed celebrant for an information pack, which would include what they provide,
fees associated, what is required of you, if you will be writing your own vows or if they have vows you can choose
from, etc.
IMPORTANT: Providing notice of your intended marriage (NOIM)
Within 18 months of your proposed marriage, and no later than one month and one day prior to it, you must give a
completed Notice of Intended Marriage form to the authorised marriage celebrant who is to conduct your marriage
ceremony. You will receive this in your information pack from your chosen Celebrant. You will also need your birth
certificates (originals) and evidence that any prior marriage (if applicable) has been dissolved by either death or
divorce.
Below are a list of contact details for some lovely local Celebrants that you may like to consider meeting with:
ERONDA CEREMONIES
LYNDA ROSS
ANN BARNES
LOCATION: Magnetic Island
LOCATION: Alice River
LOCATION: Townsville City
Phone: 0416 272 806
Phone: 0400 794 283
Phone: 4725 8669
JEANETTE COLE
Dianne Sherrington
CASSANDRA LEWIS
LOCATION: Bushland Beach
LOCATION: Townsville
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 4751 8082
Phone: 0427 365 778
Phone: 0413 919 152
XENA QUINN
JENNY STEVENS
DRAGONFLY CEREMONIES
LOCATION: Mysterton
LOCATION: Thuringowa
LOCATION: Annandale
Phone: 4775 4590
Phone: 4723 9633
Phone: 0408 790 055
DID YOU KNOW?
Apparently the bachelor (or stag) party originated in fifth-century Sparta where military compatriots would feast and
toast one another on the eve of a wedding, like warriors going to battle.
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{ ceremony Venues }
gardens
& beaches
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Ceremony Venues
gardens & beaches
Following are a list of Ceremony Locations that are available for Hire from the Council (for a fee)
THE STRAND
• Rock Pool Headland • Landsborough Street Headland
• Stuart Street Headland (adjacent the entrance to Strand Pier) • Burke Street Headland (adjacent to the Picnic Bay Surf Club)
• Gregory Street Headland • Tobruk Pool (grassed area adjacent to Pool)
• ANZAC Park: Rotunda, Parkland left or right of Centenary Fountain
• Ceremonies are now approved on The Strand beach south of the Gregory Street headland only.
> TO BOOK THE ABOVE VENUES, CONTACT: Community Venues 1300 878 001.
To obtain a permit to marry on the sand, you must call National Parks & Wildlife on 13 74 68
PARKS & GARDENS
• Queens Gardens: Rose garden, Herb garden, Raintree lawn (Kennedy St), Play lawn, Palm lawn, Lipstick lawn, Rainforest lawn, Frangipani
lawn.
• Palmetum: Tokuyama gardens (Summerhouse), Harold E Moore Crescent, Lagoon area or Savannah zone, Xerophytic zone, Rainforest
(The Island area), Rainforest (Picnic area), Carl Von Martius Way.
• Anderson Gardens: Ficus lawn, Lotus ponds, Palm lawn or Pandanus area, Cape York area, Rockery, Tropical conifers, Orchard, Rainforest
• Riverside Gardens: Riverfront Park: Viewing platform (not pontoon), Monument Park: Amphitheatre.
• Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens: Pond area, Central rotunda, Front rotunda.
> TO BOOK THE ABOVE VENUES, CONTACT: Community Venues 1300 878 001.
MAGNETIC ISLAND - Bookings: 4778 5378
Picnic Bay Horse Shoe Bay Nelly Bay
Cockle Bay
Geoffrey BayAlma Bay
CHURCH & CATHEDRALS
St Andrew’s Presbyterian
Townsville City Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral
St Joseph’s Church
Phone: 4724 0655
Phone: 4723 9111
Phone: 4771 4461
Phone: 47213765
113 Wills Street, Townsville 12 Burnda St Kirwan
270 Stanley St, Townsville
6 Fryer Street, North Ward
VENUES THAT CATER FOR CEREMONIES
Townsville Golf ClubSeagulls ResortThe VenueJupiters
Phone: 4779 0133
Phone: 4721 3111
Phone: 4724 2800
Phone: 4722 2333
Benson St, Rosslea
74 Esplanade Belgian Gardens
719 Flinders St, Townsville
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr
Rydges Townsville
Mecure Inn
Billabong Sanctuary
Heritage Tea Rooms
Phone: 4726 5265
Phone: 4725 2222
Phone: 4778 8344
Phone: 4778 0199
23 Palmer St, Townsville
166 Woolcock St
Bruce Highway, Nome
Herveys Range
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{ Reception Venues }
and
halls for hire
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RECEPTION VENUES
and Halls for hire
PHOTOGRAPHS: Beautiful Brides
Melanie 0418 188 797
WEDDING DECORATOR: BEAUTIFUL BRIDES
TOWNSVILLE RECEPTION VENUES
Townsville Golf ClubSeagulls ResortThe VenueJupiters
Phone: 4779 0133
Phone: 4721 3111
Phone: 4724 2800
Phone: 4722 2333
Benson St, Rosslea
74 Esplanade Belgian Gardens
719 Flinders St, Townsville
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr
Rydges Townsville
Mecure Inn
Billabong Sanctuary
Heritage Tea Rooms
Phone: 4726 5265
Phone: 4725 2222
Phone: 4778 8344
Phone: 4778 0199
23 Palmer St, Townsville
166 Woolcock St
Bruce Highway, Nome
Herveys Range
Townsville RSL
The Pier Restaurant
Holiday Inn
Yongala Lodge
Phone: 4759 9500
Phone: 4721 2567
Phone: 4729 2000
Phone: 4772 4633
139 Charters Towers Road
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr
334 Flinders Street, Townsville
11 Fryer Street, North Ward
Chifley PlazaRockpool RestaurantThe WatermarkThe Brewery
Phone: 4772 1888
Phone: 4771 6916
Phone: 4724 4281
Phone: 4724 2999
Flinders Street, Townsville
The Strand, Townsville
72-74 The Strand, Townsville
233 Flinders Street
MAGNETIC ISLAND RECEPTION VENUES
Lotus House
Nahmahlu House
Oasis on Magnetic
Barefoot Art Food Wine
Phone: 4778 5955 Phone: 4774 6397
Phone: 4778 5955
Phone: 4758 1170
Restaurant Le Paradis
Water Garden Oasis
Phone: 4778 5044
Phone: 4778 5166
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RECEPTION VENUES
and Halls for hire
TOWNSVILLE HALLS FOR HIRE
Aitkenvale PCYC
Phone: 4781 9111
Annandale Community Centre
Townsville Darts Club
Townsville Turf Club
Phone: 1300 878 001
Phone: 0411 386 3351
Phone: 4778 2400
Aitkenvale AnnandaleAnnandaleCluden
Ignatius Park College Hall
Riverside Gardens Comm. Centre
Heatley Community Centre
Hermit Park Hotel
Phone: 0417 945 846
Phone: 1300 878 001
Phone: 1300 878 001 Phone: 4721 4743
CranbrookDouglasHeatleyHermit Park
Suburban Bowls Club
Rebels Soccer Club
Townsville Orchid Society
Brothers Cricket Club
Phone: 0439 773 849 Phone: 4723 0633
Phone: 4773 4208
Phone: 0432 417 234
Hermit ParkKirwanKirwanKirwan
Gecko’s Family Centre
Brothers Soccer Club
Jubilee Bowls Club
Arcadian Surf Club
Phone: 4771 1741
Phone: 4774 7192
Phone: 4779 1207
Phone: 4721 5855
Lavarack BarracksMount LouisaMundingburraNorth Ward
Picnic Bay Surf Club
Community Hall
Wanderers Cricket Club
Community Centre
Phone: 4724 4211 Phone: 1300 878 001
Phone: 4725 8043
Phone: 1300 878 001
North WardOonoonbaPimlicoRailway Estate
Progress Assoc Hall
South Townsville Bowls Club
St Patricks Hall
Reid Park Pit Complex
Phone: 0409 064 418
Phone: 4771 4204
Phone: 4771 4461
Phone: 1300 878 001
RupertswoodSouth TownsvilleSouth TownsvilleSouth Townsville
Greek Community Hall
CWA Hall
Townsville Showgrounds
Western Suburbs Cricket
Phone: 0408 684 239 Phone: 4724 0843
Phone: 4771 4964 Phone: 0413 116 036
TownsvilleTownsvilleWest EndWest End
Cutheringa Bowls Club
Wulguru Community Centre
Upper Ross PCYC
OES Hall
Phone: 4771 3742
Phone: 1300 878 001
Phone: 4789 2145
Phone: 4779 1969
West EndWulguruRasmussenWest End
Bluewater Community Centre
Paluma Community Centre
Rollingstone Community Centre
Saunders Beach Comm.
Phone: 1300 878 001
Phone: 1300 878 001
Phone: 1300 878 001
Phone: 1300 878 001
BluewaterPalumaMystic SandsSaunders Beach
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{ CATERING }
weddings & events
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Jacqueline: 0422 813 437
Melanie: 0418 188 797
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CATERING BY: MAGNUMS TO
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Jacqueline: 0422 813 437
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CATERING OPTIONS
Flaming Feast
Phone: 0422 813 437
The Golden Roast
Magnums Catering
Chef on Call
Phone: 1300 655 602
Phone: 0418 188 797
Phone: 4774 7272
Cuisine To GoJAM CornerRoux BlondPizza Fesco
Phone: 25 4782
Phone: 4721 4900
Phone: 4724 4018 Phone: 0457 048 212
River Cafe Catering
Ingham Road Seafood
JR’s the Caterers
Sarinees Thai & Chinese
Phone: 0415 809 789 Phone: 4721 1464
Phone: 0416 320 111
Phone: 0423 096 361
Spotless Catering
Jaffa Bah Catering
Essentially Fresh Deli & Catering
B-Catered
Phone: 4771 9211
Phone: 4772 4421
Phone: 4724 2929
Phone: 0400 242 070
Many of the above Caterers will consider delivering to Magnetic Island - so call them and enquire.
MAGNETIC ISLAND CATERING
Restaurant Le Paradis
Barefoot Art Food Wine
Magnetic Island Party Hire (Catering Equipment Hire)
Phone: 4778 5044
Phone: 4758 1170
Phone: 4758 1867
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{ INVITATIONS }
& wedding stationery
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INVITATION & STATIONERY DESIGNERS
Paper FantasyJo’s WeddingsCoral Sea CalligraphersPrimaDonna
Phone: 4725 1272
255b Charters Towers Road
Phone: 0488 700 425
Phone: 4723 9050 Phone: 0413 133 694
By Appointment (DIY Supplies)
By Appointment
By Appointment (Douglas)
HERMIT PARKDOUGLASTOWNSVILLEWHITSUNDAYS (will post)
A Craft Affair
Star Designs
Creations by Henny
Cupid’s Connections
Phone: 4728 2044
Phone: 4783 4700
Phone: 0404 832 202
Phone: 4775 7573
44 Anne Street
3/215 Charters Towers Road
By Appointment
By Appointment
AITKENVALEHERMIT PARKKIRWANANNANDALE
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{ WEDDING DRESSES }
where it all begins to feel real!
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CHECKLIST
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Below are a few helpful tips that will assist you to select the perfect Wedding Gown for you
1. Do some research
Use Google, or websites such as ‘pinterest.com’ and start searching for gowns. Make a folder on your
computer to save any gowns that make your heart skip a beat with their beauty. Spend some time on this step,
make sure you research all of your options - you’ll only be doing this once!
CIRCLE YOUR
FAVOURITE
S
ILLUSTRATION
2. Gown Shapes
Below is a diagram for wedding gown shapes, to help you begin your research
Ballgown
A-Line
Modified A-Line
Trumpet
Mermaid
Sheath
Tea-Length
3. Consider your Wedding Theme and/or Location
If you plan to marry on the Strand, Palleranda or similar, a huge ball gown with a 3 metre train may not
be the most suitable for your location (but then again, this may be exactly what your heart desires!). Whatever your
location, please do take it into consideration when researching gowns.
CIRCLE YOUR
FAVOURITE
S
ILLUSTRATION
4. Train Length
The length of your train is an often-forgotten component in the research of many brides, so below is a
graph to show you the options available
Sweep
Court
Panel
Watteau
Chapel
Cathedral
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5. Sleeve Types
CIRCLE YOUR
FAVOURITE
S
ILLUSTRATION
With 14 types of sleeves (the fourteenth being sleeveless), you are certainly not limited on options.
Cap Sleeves
Short Sleeves
3/4 Length
Long
Juliette
Puff
Bell
Butterfly
Bishop
Poet
Set In
Raglan
Tulip
6. Neckline Options
Next are your neckline options to consider when selecting the gown of your dreams.
Square
Sweetheart
Boat
Scoop
Jewel
CIRCLE YOUR
FAVOURITE
S
ILLUSTRATION
V-Neck
Surplice
Asymmetric
Halter Top
Strapless
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7. Material Types
CIRCLE YOUR
FAVOURITES
Below are the most common wedding gown material types, with a brief description of each
Material: Brocade
this is a thick and woven fabric that often features
raised patterns. Generally wedding gowns made
of this will be heavily shaped and the fabric can be
found in almost any color imaginable
Material: Lace
comes as sheer and lightweight options and also
as heftier materials, and they can be worn alone or
layered over other fabrics too
Material: Duchesse Satin
those looking for a gown with elegant shine and
texture of silk, but at a fraction of the cost will usually turn to this fabric
Material: Taffeta
a stiffer quality material that appears in many formal
garments. The costs of Taffeta has risen over the
years compared to other materials
Material: Tulle
made from a range of materials, this is the major
component of skirts and veils and also tutus,
crinopnes, and petticoats too
Material: Crepe
this is a thick and woven fabric that often features
raised patterns. Generally wedding gowns made
of this will be heavily shaped and the fabric can be
found in almost any color imaginable
Material: Silk
true silk materials are extremely costly, somewhat
difficult to work with, easily wrinkled, and yet still
sought after by millions of brides due to the beautiful richness of the results
Material: Organza
a bit stiff, sheer, and used often as a layered material this is a fabric that appears in many designs. It
can be used easily for sheer sleeves, overlays, and
skirts. Stiffer and easier to work with1
Material: Chiffon
this is often used as an overlay due to its delicate
and transparent nature. It can be of silk, but many
modern garments use rayon chiffon instead. It is a
popular choice for sleeves as well as layered skirts
Material: Satin
this is probably the most widely used material in
bridal and wedding gowns. It is shiny on one side,
smooth, and heavy which makes it easier and less
costly to work with than silk
Material: Georgette
sheer and silky, many gowns feature an overlay
of this material. It can be made from silk, but is
most often crafted today from polyester in order to
remain affordable
Material: Charmeuse
light and silky this is a fabric which is extremely soft
and even lustrous in appearance. It is extremely
hard to work with and is the reason that a garment
made of it will be quite costly
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Photograph Credits: Wedding Gowns by Melinda
Location: 255a Charters Towers Road | Contact: 4728 1255 | Email: [email protected]
Gorgeous, Ready made, Designer Gowns for Every Bride. Styles to Suit all Sizes & Budgets.
Photography: Xon Photography - Facebook: www.facebook.com/XonPhotography
Hair by: Chrischelle’s Hair and Beauty - Thuringowa 4723 5066 | Makeup by: THINK Pharmacy - Currajong 4728 6544
Wedding Gown & Accessories by Jo (Jo’s Weddings) 0488 700 425
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Photograph Credits: Wedding Gowns by Melinda
Location: 255a Charters Towers Road | Contact: 4728 1255 | Email: [email protected]
Gorgeous, Ready made, Designer Gowns for Every Bride. Styles to Suit all Sizes & Budgets.
Photography: Xon Photography - Facebook: www.facebook.com/XonPhotography
Hair by: Chrischelle’s Hair and Beauty - Thuringowa 4723 5066 | Makeup by: THINK Pharmacy - Currajong 4728 6544
Wedding Gown & Accessories by Jo (Jo’s Weddings) 0488 700 425
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Photograph Credits: Wedding Gowns by Melinda
Location: 255a Charters Towers Road | Contact: 4728 1255 | Email: [email protected]
Gorgeous, Ready made, Designer Gowns for Every Bride. Styles to Suit all Sizes & Budgets.
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BRIDAL STORES
Bella Donna
Wedding Gowns by Melinda
Bridal Palace
Phone: 4771 5580
Phone: 4728 1255
Phone: 4772 1107
1/1 Ingham Rd
255 Charters Towers Rd
80 Denham St
TOWNSVILLEHERMIT PARKTOWNSVILLE
AllgoodsJo’s Weddings
Phone: 4728 1070
Phone: 0488 700 425
276 Ross River Rd
By Appointment
TOWNSVILLEDOUGLAS (Riverside Gardens)
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{ jewellery }
& Accessories
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brought to you by
JEWELLERY
& Accessories
The one time in your life you can feel absolutely guilt-free purchasing
take photographs of you trying the jewellery on. Look at the pictures
an entire jewellery set - certainly a time to rejoice!
immediately. Does it look too much? Too little? If you’re having your
hair in an up-style and wearing a strapless gown, sometimes a
With the decisions plentiful, what should you really be considering
nice drop earring can make a huge improvement to fill the space in
when looking at wedding jewellery?
between.
1. The Stye of your Gown
4. Allow your hairstyle to dictate wedding jewellery selection, but at
If your gown is primarily decorated with crystals, then jewellery that
the same time make sure you find something you absolutely love.
features crystals would be the best consideration. Likewise if your
If possible, try your gown on with your jewellery and any other
gown features pearls, or crystal/diamond embellishments. If you
accessories. The last thing you want is to be uncomfortable with
have a gown that has a high neck, or a great deal of design around
what you are wearing. Every item of jewellery you choose needs to
the upper-bust area, it may be best to steer clear of a necklace all
complement your dress as a whole, and your final look needs to
together and instead focus on wrist jewellery and earrings.
show you off, not camouflage you.
2. The Colour of your Gown
WHERE TO BUY?
If your gown is a coloured design, for example blue or red, you may
like to search for jewellery in the same colour tones to really make
Jo’s Weddings
DIVA Jewellery, Stockland
your gown “pop” with feature.
Phone: 0488 700 425
The Silver Shop, Stockland
DOUGLAS (by Appointment)
DIVA Jewellery, Castle Town
3. Picture Perfect
Vie Jewellery, Castle Town
To make sure that you are as delighted with your choices now as you
Fuse Silver, Willows
will be in years to come looking at your wedding photos, have a friend
Vie Jewellery, Willows
Photography: Lindsay Dray
|
Jewellery, Accessories, Gowns & Flowers - Jo’s Weddings
PHOTOGRAPHY: LINDSAY DRAY
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{ PHOTOGRAPHERS }
showcase of local photographers
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Photograph Credits: Silver Eve Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Tanja Cornford
Phone: 0410 307 423
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SilverEvePhotography
Email: [email protected]
Photograph Credits: Desire Photography
Location: Charters Towers (will travel to Townsville, Cairns, Airlie Beach)
Contact: Lyndley Kane (Photographer) | Phone: 0427299299 | Email: [email protected]
Photographer that uses Natural Light | Facebook Page: Desire Photography
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Photograph Credits: Stephen Lane Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Stephen & Hayley Lane
Phone: 0405 173 660
Website: www.stephenlane.com.au | Email: [email protected]
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Photograph Credits: Ollie Hughes
Location: Townsville | Contact: Ollie Hughes 0428 427 962
Facebook: Olliehughes© - O D Photography
Website: www.olliehughesphotographics.com
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Photograph Credits: Trish & Phil Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Trish Jones
Phone: 0402 208 676
Website: www.trishandphil.com | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: Trish and Phil
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Photograph Credits: Xon Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Simone Lennox
Phone: 4770 8223 | Facebook: www.facebook.com/XonPhotography
• Wedding Gowns, Flowers & Accessories by Jo’s Weddings (0488 700 425)
• Hair by Chrischelles (4723 5066) • Makeup by THINK Pharmacy (4728 6544)
Photograph Credits: White Avenue Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Nadine 0411 777 390
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Photograph Credits: A & A Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Anne & Anthony - 0437 223 201
Email: [email protected]
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Pepper Pots
Location: Townsville
Contact: Pepper 0400 017 028
Photograph Credits: Che Klair Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Xian 0431 638 040
Email: [email protected] | Facebook: Che Klair Photography
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Photograph Credits: C A Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Corrina
Phone: 0447 626 176
Email: [email protected]
Photograph Credits: Postle Photography
Location: Townsville | Contact: Mandy
Phone: 0427 845 981
Email: [email protected]
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{ videographers }
for your wedding
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Videographers
for your Wedding
WHY EMPLOY A VIDEOGRAPHER?
Always have the opportunity to re-live that moment when you profess your undying love to one another during your exchange of vows.
Imagine sitting down for a romantic candle lit dinner each anniversary and being able to completely re-live, in vivid colour and motion, that
exact moment and the butterflies you felt.
So what questions should you ask your potential Videographer? Or what should you research beforehand?
1. Style. What type of style would you prefer your Wedding Video be in? Cinematic or Documentary? Or perhaps a mixture of the two?
2. Would you like simply a full wedding video of the ceremony, or perhaps a mixture of stills, slow-motion, “the kiss”, the announcement..
3. Is your Videographer happy to meet with your Photographer? it is a good idea to have a three-way meeting, just to make sure all parties
have an understanding of the angle the other party is taking, and can accommodate to their needs (i.e. so the Videographer doesn’t take the
opposite angle as the Photographer and your entire video has your photographer down on one knee taking shots in the background)
VIDEOGRAPHER CONTACTS
Hawkeye Digital Films
Captive Videography
Through the Looking Glass Studio
Phone: 0439 749 506 (Steve)
Phone: 0415 990 002
Phone: 4721 6855
Aitkenvale (by Appointment)
Townsville (by Appointment)
6 Queen Street, North Ward
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hawkeyedigitalfilms.com.au
Website: www.captivevideo.com.au
Website: www.looking-glass.com.au
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{ photo booths }
for your reception
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photo booths
for your reception
WHY A PHOTO BOOTH?
Photo Booths are a great, fun way of getting some interesting and
memorable photographs from your wedding reception. It will show
your friends and loved ones in their true, fun character and bring
entertainment.
No body is too young or too old to enjoy the entertainment of a photo
booth, be it your brother and sister holding their newborn baby or
grandma and grandpa sneaking a kiss like they did when they were
high school sweethearts, or your crazy mates pulling all sorts of
incriminating faces for the camera.
Your booth could double as a Guest Book - why not take along (or
hire) a black board and have your guests write notes on them, holding
the board up when posing for their photos.
PHOTO BOOTH HIRE
Flash Photobooths
Stache Booth
Phone: 0409 599 208
Phone: 0401 437 126
Quote: JWP13 for your free
SD Card when hiring!
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{ CENTREPIECES }
the centre of your reception
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choosING YOUR
Table Centrepieces
Deciding on your Centrepieces
consider using a centrepiece that
If that’s the case, or setting up your
Consider the following questions
consists of a floral arrangement,
wedding does not appeal to you
that will help you along the way in
whether it be a large arrangement or
- there are several wonderful and
choosing a Centrepiece that is right
small accents of flowers. Flowers are
helpful decorators in Townsville who
for you.
so versatile they can be incorporated
can do everything for you, from your
into almost any centrepiece. The next
Ceremony to Reception.
1. Will you be having a lot of Children
question though - real or artificial?
at your wedding?
Whilst real flowers are incredibly
Over the next several pages you will
If the answer to this is yes, you
beautiful - are they practical? Do
find some gorgeous Centrepiece
may like to consider a centrepiece
any of your guests have allergies or
Inspiration, as well as some contact
without candles, or at least replace
hayfever? Take this into consideration
details to some talented Wedding
the candles with LED Candles as
when deciding.
Decorators located in Townsville.
a substitute. This can be done only
Any of these featured Decorators will
at the childrens table (if you are
3. To DIY or to Hire a Decorator?
happily travel to areas that surround
having one) or throughout the entire
In this day and age, many couples
Townsville, such as Herveys Range
wedding. Some local Townsville
are opting to DIY in order to reduce
Tea Rooms. If your Reception is at
Venues will also request a “No
the overall cost of their weddings.
Airlie Beach or Cairns (etc), you will
Candle” Centrepiece.
But for some, this can be a nightmare
need to contact them to enquire if
- especially if your venue is not able
they will travel this far.
2. Do you love Flowers?
to allow you access to the room until
If you have a love of flowers, then
mere hours before your reception.
CENTREPIECE TIP:
e
Why not create your own uniqu
Centrepiece?
corator
If you have chosen to hire a De
l assist
to style your Wedding - they wil
your own
you to create one that reflects
personal Wedding vision.
Want to DIY?
ose from.
Jo’s has a huge range to cho
s
PHOTOGRAPH: Jo’s Wedding
Jo: 0488 700 425
DDINGS TOWNSVILLE
DIY CENTREPIECES: JO’S WE
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choosING your
Table Centrepieces
s
Jo: 0488 700 425
s
Jo: 0488 700 425
PHOTOGRAPH: Jo’s Wedding
PHOTOGRAPH: Jo’s Wedding
DDINGS TOWNSVILLE
DIY CENTREPIECES: JO’S WE
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choosING your
Table Centrepieces
PHOTOGRAPH: Jo’s Wedding
s
Jo: 0488 700 425
DIY CENTREPIECES: JO’S WE
DDINGS TOWNSVILLE
PHOTOGRAPH: Jo’s Wedding
s
Jo: 0488 700 425
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choosING your
Table Centrepieces
s
Jo: 0488 700 425
s
Jo: 0488 700 425
PHOTOGRAPH: Jo’s Wedding
PHOTOGRAPH: Jo’s Wedding
DDINGS TOWNSVILLE
DIY CENTREPIECES: JO’S WE
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{ DECORATORS }
and wedding stylists
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decorators
and Wedding Stylists
PHOTOGRAPHS: Memorable
PHOTOGRAPHS: Memorable
Wedding and Events Wedding and Events Chandelle: 0418 467 466
WEDDING DECORATOR: ME
MORABLE WEDDINGS AND EV
ENTS
Chandelle: 0418 467 466
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decorators
and Wedding Stylists
PHOTOGRAPHS: Amaranthine
PHOTOGRAPHS: Amaranthine
Weddings & Elegant Events
Weddings & Elegant Events
WEDDING PLANNER & CO-OR
DINATOR
Amanda: 0414 4 EVENT (38
Amanda: 0414 4 EVENT (38
368)
WEDDING DECORATOR: AM
ARANTHINE WEDDINGS
368)
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decorators
and Wedding Stylists
ts PHOTOGRAPH: Aishling Even
HLING EVENTS
WEDDING DECORATOR: AIS
Natasha: 0400 933 932
DECORATORS DIRECTORY
AISHLING EVENTS
Natasha: 0400 933 932
DREAMSCENE EVENTS
Sarah: 0402 667 515
MAKE MY DAY GREAT
Diane: 0432 557 090
GLORIOUS OCCASIONS
Phone: 0420 706 730
WEDDING WORKS
PHOTOGRAPH: Dreamscene
Events
Sarah: 0402 667 515
EAMSCENE EVENTS
WEDDING DECORATOR: DR
Phone: 47244116
BEAUTIFUL BRIDES
MEMORABLE WEDDINGS AMARANTHINE WEDDINGS
JO’S WEDDINGS (DIY)
Phone: 0418 188 797
Chandelle: 0418 467 466
Amanda: 0414 4 EVENT (38 368)
Jo: 0488 700 425
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{ CAKE MAKERS }
Townsville’s
best
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brought to you by
cake makers
Townsville’s best
JANINE’S CAKE ART
MEGAN’S CAKES & CANDYS
JANINE’S CAKE ART
JANINE’S CAKE ART
MEGAN’S CAKES & CANDYS
PAPER & STRING
PAPER & STRING
PAPER & STRING
PAPER & STRING
PAPER & STRING
MEGAN’S CAKES & CANDYS
PAPER & STRING
MEGAN’S CAKES & CANDYS
PAPER & STRING
JANINE’S CAKE ART
ANJA’S DESIGNER CAKES
Contact: Megan
Contact: Melissa
Contact: Janine
Contact: Anja
Phone: 0416 272 806
Phone: 0403 548 642
Phone: 4773 2060
Phone: 4778 2844
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Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Photography: Ollie Hughes Photography 0428 427 962
|
Art Direction: Ollie Hughes
Wedding Gown & Accessories by Jo (Jo’s Weddings) 0488 700 425
Photography: Xon Photography - Facebook: www.facebook.com/XonPhotography
Hair by: Chrischelle’s Hair and Beauty - Thuringowa 4723 5066 | Makeup by: THINK Pharmacy - Currajong 4728 6544
Wedding Gown & Accessories by Jo (Jo’s Weddings) 0488 700 425
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Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Art Direction: Vania & Vivi (Veeutiful)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography
Location: Riverside Ridge (Douglas) | Contact: Vivi or Vania on 0435 833 521
Wedding Gowns, Jewellery, Hair Pieces & Flowers by Jo’s Weddings (0488 700 425)
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Romantic
TRASH THE DRESS
photoshoot
R eal
TOWNSVILLE
COUPLE
Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Art Direction: Vania (Veeutiful) & Jo (Jo’s Weddings)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography
Location: Riverside Ridge (Douglas) | Contact: Vivi or Vania on 0435 833 521
“Romantic Trash the Dress” Photography Shoot by Veeutiful
Wedding Gown, Suit, Jewellery & Hair Piece by Jo’s Weddings 0488 700 425
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R eal
TOWNSVILLE
COUPLE
Romantic
TRASH THE DRESS
photoshoot
Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Art Direction: Vania (Veeutiful) & Jo (Jo’s Weddings)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography
Location: Riverside Ridge (Douglas) | Contact: Vivi or Vania on 0435 833 521
“Romantic Trash the Dress” Photography Shoot by Veeutiful
Wedding Gown, Suit, Jewellery & Hair Piece by Jo’s Weddings 0488 700 425
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Romantic
TRASH THE DRESS
photoshoot
R eal
TOWNSVILLE
COUPLE
Hair & Makeup: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Photography: Veeutiful Makeup Artists
|
Art Direction: Vania (Veeutiful) & Jo (Jo’s Weddings)
TRASH THE DRESS - DEFINITION (Wikipedia Entry)
“Trash the dress”, also known as “fearless bridal” or “rock the frock”, is a style of wedding photography
that contrasts elegant clothing with an environment in which it is out of place. It is generally shot in the
style of fashion or glamour photography. Such photography often takes place on a beach, but other
locations include city streets, rooftops, garbage dumps, fields, and abandoned buildings. To see more
“Trash the Dress” Shoots, join Jo’s Weddings (Townsville Group) on Facebook.
Wedding Gown, Suit, Jewellery & Hair Piece by Jo’s Weddings 0488 700 425)
Photograph Credits: Veeutiful Makeup Artists & Photography - Specialising in Trash the Dress Shoots: 0435 833 521
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{ ENTERTAINMENT }
DJ’s
& Bands
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ENTERTAINMENT
DJ’s & Bands
CHECKLIST
tick when done
Selecting a DJ or Band
Selecting a Band or DJ is a fun task (although, they’re all fun!) you want someone who will entertain your guests,
accept requests (should you want them to) and have a musical selection that fits your personalities, likes & dislikes.
Below are a list of Entertainment along with contact details to assist you in making your entertainment decisions:
@MOSPHERE MOBILE DISCO
MOBILE DISCO SERVICES
PINKY’S DISCO
ENTERTAINMENT
DJ SPAGHETTI
ENTERTAINMENT
LOCATION: Aitkenvale
LOCATION: Townsville
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 0412 195 367
Phone: 0412 258274
Phone: 0427 722 977
MARATHON
SAINTS GROOVY
DANCEWORX DISCO
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC
& KARAOKE HIRE
LOCATION: Annandale
LOCATION: Townsville
LOCATION: Mount Louisa
Phone: 4725 4425
Phone: 4723 9925
Phone: 0412 268 004
POOLE’S
A WILDY’S
DISCO FX MOBILE
OF MUSIC
ROCKBOXES
DISCO & LIGHT HIRE
LOCATION: Idalia
LOCATION: Townsville
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 4729 1752
Phone: 0423 547 926
Phone: 0439 509 344
NITETIME
TURN IT UP
DJ ROD’S
ENTERTAINMENT
MOBILE DISCO
MOBILE DISCO SERVICE
LOCATION: Kirwan
LOCATION: Kelso
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 4789 2107
Phone: 0432 712 379
Phone: 0410 472 322
OUR RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY:
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{ BEAUTY }
hair & makeup
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brought to you by
BEAUTY
Hair & Makeup
Inspiration
Hair, Makeup & Photography by Veeutiful
BEAUTY - HAIR & MAKEUP
THINK PHARMACY TOWNSVILLE
JUST TEEZING HAIR STUDIO
VEEUTIFUL MAKEUP & HAIR
LOCATION: Currajoing (will travel)
LOCATION: Gulliver
LOCATION: Douglas (will travel)
Phone: 4728 6544
Phone: 4775 2101
Phone: 0435 833 521
URBAN MISS MAKEUP
BELLANOVA
ARIEL’S TOUCH OF BEAUTY
LOCATION: Townsville
LOCATION: Townsville City
LOCATION: Bushland Beach
Phone: 0418 796 897
Phone: 4771 6659
Phone: 0420 535 013
LUSH HAIR & TANNING
PODIUM HAIR & BEAUTY
CHRISCHELLE’S HAIR & BEAUTY
LOCATION: Townsville (will travel)
LOCATION: Townsville City
LOCATION: Thuringowa
Phone: 0413 570 603
Phone: 4724 2488
Phone: 4723 5066
SADESSA BEAUTY & MASSAGE
BOWIES HAIR & BEAUTY
BOHEME BEAUTY + BODY
LOCATION: West End
LOCATION: West End
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 4774 7076
Phone: 4771 6663
Phone: 4724 5900
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{ FLOWERS }
bouquets & buttonholes
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brought to you by
flowers
Bouquets & Buttonholes
Selecting your Flowers
Will you go Real or Artificial flowers? In our North Queensland Climate, some flower varieties are unavailable due to the humidity, whilst
others will be perfectly fine. Traditionally, artificial flowers were thought to be considered “gordy”, however in this day and age they are so
life-like and realistic you can hardly tell the difference (all of the above photographs are of artificial flowers). Regardless of your preference for
real or artificial, below are some contact information for local florists you may like to consider for your wedding flowers.
JO’S WEDDINGS
MALPARA
SILVER WATTLE FLORIST
LOCATION: Douglas
LOCATION: Hermit Park
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 0488 700 425
Phone: 4771 6767
Phone: 4779 9943
DAISY MAISY FLOWERS
STOCKLAND FLORIST
THE BLACK ROSE FLORIST
LOCATION: Annandale
LOCATION: Aitkenvale
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 4728 6868
Phone: 4779 5311
Phone: 4775 5768
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{ TRANSPORT }
wedding cars & motorbikes
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brought to you by
transport
Wedding Cars & Motorbikes
HUMMER EVENTS
MELVILLE’S
ELITE CRUISING
ACACIA
HUMMER
EVENTS
WEDDING CARS & CARRIAGES
Do you need to hire a Wedding Car or Carriage? In this day and age many family members will have spectacular cars you can loan for
the day. However, if you’d like something a little less “common” and a little more “wow” then these businesses can certainly give you that!
Whether you’re going traditional Horse & Cart style, Olden-Style Immaculate Condition Cars, Harley’s or even the popular Stretch Limo’s,
these Cars & Carts all look fan-tab-ulous in photos!
ACACIA LIMOUSINES
ELITE CRUISING
PR LIMOUSINE SERVICES
LOCATION: Rosslea
LOCATION: Rosslea
LOCATION: Townsville
Phone: 4728 8666
Phone: 0420 470 646
Phone: 4723 5677
TOWNSVILLE CUSTOM CYCLES
MELVILLE’S (Horse & Carriage)
HUMMER EVENTS
LOCATION: West End
LOCATION: Townsville
LOCATION:
Phone: 4771 2200
Phone: 4778 8388
Phone: 0487 HUMMER (486637)
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{ WEDDING SONGS }
ceremony & reception
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brought to you by
Wedding songs
Ceremony & Reception
Grab your fiance, a bottle of wine, print this
I Do – Colbie Caillat
page out and sit down together on
Put You In A Song – Keith Urban
www.youtube.com and search for these
Love Lost – The Temper Trap
The Time (Dirty Bit) – The Black Eyed Peas
song titles. Listen to each song carefully and
I’d Rather Be With You – Joshua Radin
The Way You Make Me Feel – M.Jackson
when you look into each others eyes and
This Will Be (everlasting love) – Natalie Cole
What The World Needs Now – DeShannon
smile - that’s ‘the one’.
Wedding March – Felix Mendelssoh
You’ve got the love – Florence the Machine
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
This year’s Love – David Grey
Spring (from Four Seasons) – Antonio Vivaldi
We found Love – Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris
Finale (from Water Music) – George F. Handel
Good Feeling – Flo Rider
WALKING DOWN THE AISLE
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Rhythm Of Love – Plain White T’s
Just a Kiss – Lady Antebellum
INTRODUCTORY & CAKE CUTTING
You make me feel – Cobra Starship
FIRST DANCE
Just the way you are – Bruno Mars
You da one – Rihanna
Beauty and a Beat – Justin Bieber Nicki Minaj
Marry Me – Train
Bubbly – Colbie Caillat
Walking on a dream – Empire of the Sun
Every time we touch – Cascada (slow)
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Call me maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
A moment like this – Kelly Clarkson
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
Sitting on Top of the World – Delta Goodrem
A Thousand years – Christina Perry
You’ve got the love – Florence the Machine
Fight For You – Jason Derulo
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Everything – Michael Buble
Take Care – Drake (featuring Rihanna)
Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
This Ole Love – Lior
Need Your Love – The Temper Trap
Songbird by Eva Cassidy
We found Love – Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris
What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
Pachelbel’s Canon – Johaan Pachelebel
Good Feeling – Flo Rida
Count on Me – Bruno Mars
Ave Maria – Franz Schubert or Bach
I don’t want this night to end – Luke Byran
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
To a Wild Rose – Edward MacDowell
Just a Kiss – Lady Antebellum
September – Earth, Wind and Fire
Air (On A G String) – Bach
Halo – Beyonce
Say Hey (I love you) - M.Franti / Spearhead
The Water is Wide (Gift of Love) – Traditional
We Will Know What It Is –Seek Love Keeper
My Girl – The Temptations
At Last – Etta James or Beyonce
Ceremony / signing register
What The World Needs Now – Jackie
You and Me – Lifehouse
If you haven’t found ‘the one’ for each part
Bubbly – Colbie Caillat
Your Song – Elton John
of your wedding from these lists, don’t panic.
Everything – Michael Buble
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
This Ole Love – Lior
The Way You Look Tonight – Jerome Kern
Plan a ‘take two’ and organise a second
You’ve Got the Love – Florence & Machine
The Music of the Night –Phantom / Opera
evening together. What could be more
Halo – Beyonce
Unforgettable – Gordon
enjoyable than staring into each others
Paradise – Coldplay
It Had to Be You – Jones & Kahn
eyes for hours listening to romantic music
Just A Boy – Angus & Julia Stone
Moon River – Henry Mancini
anyway?
Lucky – Jason Mraz
Waltz in A-flat Major – Brahms
Mine – Taylor Swift
Sleeping Beauty Waltz – Tchaikovsky
Enjoy the experience! xx
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{ BOMBONIERE }
gifts for
your guests
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BOMBONIERE - WHAT TO GET?
The word “Bomboniere” is Italian for “Gifts” - traditionally, at special occasions the Host/Hostess will present their Guests with a Gift, in order
to thank them for their attendance and well wishes in their union. Bomboniere was introduced by the upper class society of 16th century
France and has forever been a tradition of “Gratitude” to those who attend. So, what to get? Following are some ideas & businesses from
which you can purchase your Bomboniere Gifts from, locally.
THE WEDDING CENTRE
THE STUBBY CO
CINDY’S GLASSES
ZOE’S CANDLES
JO’S WEDDINGS
Mundingburra
Cranbrook
Ingham (will deliver)
Townsville
Douglas (by Appointment)
Phone: 4725 5974
Phone: 4723 0502
Phone: 0401 168 087
Phone: 0419 026 110
Phone: 0488 700 425
All types of Favours & Gifts
Stubby Coolers
Custom Glassware
Custom Candles
All types of Favours & Gifts
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{ WISHING WELLS }
wells, cages & chests
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Wells, Cages & Chests
TO HAVE OR NOT TO HAVE?
In modern society, most couples are living
together long before their wedding day. With
this being the case, traditional gifts of pots
& pans, linen or glassware is not necessary
(or necessarily wanted). The solution is to
incorporate a wishing well, cage or chest
into your wedding.
But how do you tell people about it? By
incorporating a small “Wishing Well / Cage
/ Chest” card into your stationery package,
that will go out with the invitation itself. The
card can be in line with your stationery and
can entail a romantic or funny poem. Below
are some samples of wording:
“Many guests have enquired
for a gift inspired ~
A wishing well we thought
would be great,
but only if you wish to participate.
A gift of money you can afford
will be very appreciated,
you are assured.”
“To save you looking,
shopping and buying,
here’s an idea we hope you like trying.
In place of a kettle, toaster
and serving tray,
a gift of money would help
us on our way!
But if you had something else in mind,
we’re sure a place for it we’ll find.
Most important is your presence this
day and night, as our wedding
without you just won’t be right.”
“We’d love to have you with us
when all our dreams come true.
We want to know that your presence,
over presents, will truly do!
But if we’re honoured with a
gift from you, please think to wish us
well. May we respectfully request
a donation to our wedding wishing well.”
“We don’t want to offend
but we have it all.
All household goods and
so much more.
To save you shopping,
sit back and rest.
A gift of currency is our request!
Don’t go berserk or rob any banks
any little amount will
be met with thanks.
Now that we have saved you
all of the fuss,
we hope you can come and
celebrate with us.”
“In our house we have the things
that living together normally brings.
Most household items we’ve
already bought and because of
this reason we thoughtA wishing well would be great
but only if you wish to participate.
A gift of money is placed
in an envelope,
so in the future we hope
to furnish our house to it’s very best
and always remember it was
due to our guests.”
“We have in mind, the things to find
to make our house a home.
A money gift would help us set
the scene where love will roam!”
“Because at first we lived in sin
We’ve got the sheets and a rubbish bin
A gift from you would be swell
But we’d prefer a donation to our Wishing
Well”
THE WEDDING CENTRE
ALL LOCAL TOWNSVILLE
JO’S WEDDINGS
Mundingburra
WEDDING DECORATORS
Douglas (by Appointment)
Phone: 4725 5974
Phone: 0488 700 425
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{ CHALK BOARDS &
SIGNS }
for
hire
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Chalk Boards & Signs are ideal to have, whether it be a private, back-yard
affair or a glitzy all-out wedding. They add that extra touch of romance,
regardless of your wedding theme.
The Wedding Centre (in Mundingburra) have a huge range of Chalkboards,
Easels, Picture Frames, Windows and almost anything else you can think
of. Many of the local decorators in town will also be able to supply a small
range of these. I myself have a small selection. If you choose to use one of
these to announce the direction to your ceremony, or to list your bridal party
- make sure you shop around to find the type of “style” to suit your wedding.
If you’re not sure what best style would suit, perhaps a standard A-Frame
Chalk Board is the best choice and decorate it with a little ribbon (affixed with
double-sided tape, not glue!)
THE WEDDING CENTRE
Mundingburra
Phone: 4725 5974
SOME LOCAL TOWNSVILLE
WEDDING DECORATORS
JO’S WEDDINGS
Douglas (by Appointment)
Phone: 0488 700 425
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{ CAKE TOPPERS }
for your wedding cake
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For your
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Choosing the perfect wedding cake topper for your special day can, at first,
seem like a major problem for someone who has no idea where to start in the
process. Sit down with your fiance and discuss what type you both like. The
options are plentiful - with humerous toppers, flower toppers, crystal toppers,
glass toppers, the list really does go on. On this page you will
find samples of different cake toppers and below, where to
purchase these locally.
WHERE TO GET CAKE TOPPERS?
JO’S WEDDINGS
Douglas (by Appointment)
THE WEDDING CENTRE
Phone: 0488 700 425
Mundingburra
• Humerous Toppers • Porcelain Toppers
Phone: 4725 5974
• Floral Toppers • Crystal Toppers
• Humerous Toppers • Porcelain Toppers
• Crystal Toppers • Custom Toppers
Edible Toppers - your Cake Maker
Real Flower Toppers - your Florist
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for the big
day
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CHECKLIST OF ACCESSORIES FOR THE BRIDAL PARTY & THE BIG DAY
Below I have written a comprehensive checklist of wedding items related to the bridal party, stationery and some additionals, to ensure
you’ll have everything you need and nothing is forgotten!
STATIONERY
Suit
Cufflinks
Save the dates
Vest
Buttonhole
Wedding invitations & Envelopes
Tie or bow-tie
Thank-you gifts
RSVP Cards
Shoes
Thank-you cards
Cufflinks
Name cards
Buttonhole
Bomboniere
Seating plan
RING BEARER
Suit
Vest
BRIDESMAIDS
Tie or bow-tie
Table numbers
Dresses
Shoes
Menu’s
Shoes
Cufflinks
Necklace s& ear-rings
Buttonhole
Bracelets
Ring bearer pillow
Wedding dress
Clutch or bag
Thank-you gifts
Garter & toss garter
Shawl or shrug
Necklace & ear-rings
Hair accessories
MOTHERS & FATHERS (BOTH)
Bracelet
Posy Bouquets
Floral Wrist or Pin Corsage
Lingerie (bra & underware)
Thank-you gifts
BRIDE
Corset or body shaper
Shoes
GRAND PARENTS (BOTH)
FLOWER GIRLS
Floral Pin or Wrist Corsages
Tiara
Dresses
Veil
Shoes
Hair piece
Necklace s& ear-rings
Bomboniere
Birdcage veil
Bracelets
Guest book & pen
‘I Do’ shoe stickers
Shawl or shrug
Toasting glasses
Something blue
Hair accessories
Hens & Bucks accessories
Hanky
Flower girl basket, posy or flower wand
Centrepieces
Bridal bag
Flower petals (if using a basket)
Chair covers & sashes
Bridal kit (needle, cotton, lip gloss, etc)
Thank-you gifts
Table runners & scatters
Bolero or shrug
Bouquet
Toss bouquet
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Bridal table backdrop
GROOMSMEN
Wishing well, cage or chest
Hanky
Cake Topper & cake table decorations
Suit
Cake knife & server set
Vest
Car ribbons
Wrist watch
Tie or bow-tie
Cake bags or boxes
Hanky
Shoes
Chalkboard (or similar)
GROOM
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{ HONEYMOON }
locations
local & international
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WANT TO HOLIDAY CLOSER TO HOME?
PORT HINCHINBROOK ELANDRA RESORT
CASTAWAYS RESORT
CASSAWONG COTTAGE
Marina CabinsMission BeachMission BeachMission Beach
Phone: 4066 2000
Phone: 4068 8154
Phone: 4068 7444
Phone: 4068 8500
PURE MAGNETIC
TREE TOP LODGE
BIG 4 ADVENTURE
SHAWS ON THE SHORE
Magnetic IslandMagnetic IslandCairnsWhitsundays (Airlie)
Phone: 4758 1900
Phone: 4778 5955
Phone: 4039 9599
Phone: 1300 640 587
THEME PARKS & ISLANDS IN QUEENSLAND
THEME PARK TOURS
DAYDREAM ISLANDHAMILTON ISLANDHINCHINBROOK
Dreamworld: (07) 5588 1111
Airlie Beach / Whitsundays
Whitsundays
Hinchinbrook Island
Seaworld: (07) 5588 2222
Phone: 1800 075 040
Phone: 137 333
Phone: 4066 2000
GREEN ISLAND
STRADBROKE ISLAND
BEDARRA ISLAND
Cairns / Off-Shore
Moreton Bay (Off-Shore)
Mission Beach (Off-Shore)
or book for all on: 133 FUN
Phone: 1300 667 386
Phone: 4068 8233
Movieworld: (07) 5573 3999
Wet’n’Wild: (07) 5556 1660
Phone: 1800 673 366
WHO TO SEE FOR OVERSEAS HONEYMOONS?
ESCAPE TRAVEL TOWNSVILLE
FLIGHT CENTRE TOWNSVILLE
TRAVELPRO TOWNSVILLE
Willows Shopping CentreStockland Shopping CentreDeeragun
Phone: 1300 215 068
Phone: 1300 755 332
Phone: 4751 9409
HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL
BUSINESS & LEISURE TRAVEL
LEN ZELL
Castletown Shopping Centre
North Ward Shopping Village
Townsville
Phone: 4724 2340
Phone: 4724 2228
Phone: 4724 1696
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{ ACCOMODATION }
for interstate guests
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MOTELS
AQUARIUS ON THE BEACH
OAKS
CITY OASIS INNHOTEL IBIS
75-77 The Strand, North Ward
2 Dibbs Street, South TSV
143 Wills St, Townsville
12-14 Palmer St, TSV
Phone: 4772 4255 Phone: 4778 9000 Phone: 4771 6048
Phone: 4753 2000
SUMMIT MOTEL
CEDAR LODGE MOTEL
Hermit Park Hotel
Palm Waters Villas
6 Victoria St, Townsville
214 Nathan St, Aitkenvale
Charters Towers Rd, TSV
13/36 Landsborough St
Phone: 4721 2122
Phone: 4775 7800 Phone: 4721 4143
Phone: 4772 6011
Dalrymple Hotel MotelHoliday Inn
Breezes by the Bay
Raintree Motel
310 Bayswater Rd, Garbutt
320-334 Flinders St, TSV
3 Primrose St, Townsville
12 Bowen Rd, Rosslea
Phone: 4779 6344
Phone: 4729 2000
Phone: 4772 3335 Phone: 4775 3066
Waters Edge The Strand
Quest Townsville
Colonial Rose Motel
Mariners North
63 The Strand, North Ward
30-34 Palmer St, Townsville
23 Bowen Rd, Townsville
7 Mariners Dr, Townsville
Phone: 4721 1777
Phone: 4726 4444
Phone: 4725 1422
Phone: 4722 0777
Rydges Southbank Beach House Motel Park Regis Anchorage
Jupiters Casino
23 Palmer St, Townsville
66 The Strand, Townsville
51 Palmer St, South TSV
Sir Leslie Thiess Dr
Phone: 4726 5265
Phone: 4721 1333
Phone: 4722 6200 Phone: 4722 2333
Yongala Lodge
Comfort Inn
Chifley Plaza Grand Hotel
11 Fryer St, North Ward
261 Stanley St, TSV
Flinders St, Townsville
8-10 Palmer St, Townsville
Phone: 4772 4633
Phone: 4771 6900
Phone: 4772 1888 Phone: 4753 2800
Ridgemont Executive MotelCentral City Motel
Mecure Inn
Seagulls Resort
15-19 Victoria St, Townsville
164 Stanley St, Townsville
166 Woolcock St, Currajong
74 Esplanade, Belgian GDN
Phone: 4771 2164 Phone: 4724 0233
Phone: 4725 2222 Phone: 4721 3111
SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS & CARAVAN PARKS
TSV HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
Bayside ApartmentsHoliday House At Cook St Monte Carlo
80 Mitchell St, North Ward
102 The Strand, North Ward
51 Cook St, North Ward
45 Bowen Rd, Townsville
Phone: 4721 1990 Phone: 4721 2588
Phone: 0427 555 019
Phone: 4725 2555
Itara Apartments
Rowes Bay Caravan Park
Big4 TSV Woodlands
The Lakes Holiday
1-15 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa
Heatley Parade, Rowes Bay
548 Bruce Hwy, Deeragun
196 Woolcock St Currajong
Phone: 4723 4644
Phone: 4771 3576
Phone: 4751 6955
Phone: 4725 1577
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{ HENS & BUCKS }
showers & parties
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Showers & Parties
Where to go?
What to do?
Where to get the goodies?!
FUN GAMES FOR THE PARTY
Post It Note Game - We love this game as it’s a great way to give
the bride a sweet momento of the night. Give everyone a post-it note
Pass the Parcel - Similar to the ‘Pass the Parcel’ game you played
and pen. Each hen writes a short sentence of a memory they have
as a kid, this game steps it up a notch with some naughty prizes and
of the bride. When everyone is done, place all the post-it notes on a
risqué challenges. For prizes, consider pecker candy, massage oils
hard surface for the bride to read one by one. As she reads them out
and ticklers. Also slip in an embarrassing task or two between layers,
she has to guess who wrote it and explain the story out loud. Tales
such as ‘kiss a stranger’, ‘give someone a lap dance’ or sing the
of childhood, old boyfriends and drunken nights welcome. The bride
chorus to ‘Lady Marmalade’.
can then add these into a nice hens night keepsake.
Truth or Dare - This is a game set to embarrass the hen. At the
Design the Wedding Dress - Probably one of the most well-known
start of the night, have all the hens write a dare or naughty question
games for a hens night, this game involves many rolls of toilet paper
for the bride-to-be to complete or answer throughout the night. It
and everyone breaking into small teams. The aim is to create the
can be humiliating, such as removing her bra while on the dance
dream wedding dress on one of your team members in the given
floor, x-rated (think pinching a stranger’s bottom or having a specific
time frame (10 minutes is a good amount of time to allow). At the end
part of your body autographed), or something innocent, like asking
each ‘model’ should strut her stuff on the imaginary catwalk while
a married couple for advice. Stagger them throughout the night until
another team member explains the inspiration (have fun coming up
she’s gotten through the entire list. Give her a prize at the end as a
with a designer name and really ‘selling’ the great craftsmanship and
reward for all her hard work and humiliation.
detailing on your dress). The bride gets to choose the winning team.
* Above games sourced from The Knot
WHERE TO BUY PARTY GAMES?
• Drinking Games • Truth or Dare Cards • Dare Scratchies • Bride Bingo • Pecka Hoopla • Spin-a-Dare • Scavanger Hunt • Willy Fishing
jo’s weddings
WEDDING CENTRE
Sweethearts adult store KAOS ADULT STORE
Douglas (by Appointment)
Mundingburra
206 Charters Towers Rd
146 Charters Towers Rd
Phone: 0488 700 425
Phone: 4725 5974
Phone: 4725 1431
Phone: 4740 4651
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Phone: 0451 161 216 Phone: 4773 5575
Phone: 0418 336 654
LOOKING FOR A STRIPPER?
Phone: 0407 690 344
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{ BRIDAL LINGERIE }
for on the day & the honeymoon
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On the day & the Honeymoon
BRIDAL LINGERIE
Consider a convertible bra. If you buy your bridal bra before your
gown, look for a convertible bra with adjustable straps. Basic
There are two types of bridal lingerie: what you wear for your wedding
convertible bras may convert into strapless bras or crisscross backs,
day, and what you wear for your wedding night. For the ceremony
but more advanced convertibles can be turned into halters, backless,
itself, focus undergarments that offer comfort and support. When
t-shaped, and more.
you and your new husband can enjoy some alone time, slip into
something with a little more edge.
Add volume. A good push-up bra can enhance your bust without
looking too unnatural. Bras with cotton, gel, or water-filled pads can
Choosing the right bra. Focus on support. During your ceremony,
also create extra cleavage. Make sure whatever you choose looks
support and comfort are more important that sexiness. The last thing
and feels natural.
you need on your big day is to worry about sagging or falling out of
your gown, and you probably want to avoid wires that stab into your
Slip into something sexier once the gown comes off. Ribbons,
side or lace that chafes your breasts.
lace, and other seductive details may ruin your smooth silhouette
during the ceremony. Save these details for when you and your new
Create a smooth silhouette. Look for seamless bras, especially if you
husband can enjoy each other privately.
have a gown made of lightweight fabric. You might be able to get
away with a standard bra if your gown is made of heavier material,
Create sex appeal with lace. Lace can be a sultry feature to have
but you must make sure that no straps or other lines show through.
for your wedding night. A bra with a few scallops of lace along the
border creates a sweet appeal, but a full lace bra that allows your skin
Mind your neckline. Not many gowns have a convenient neckline that
to show through looks more naughty than nice.
works with a standard t-shirt bra. Find a bra specifically designed to
work with your neckline. Choose a strapless bra or bandeau if you
Stick with white or nude for the ceremony. Match the color of your
have a strapless gown. A strapless bra offers minimal support, while
bra to the color of your skin or the color of the dress. Otherwise, it
a bandeau offers plenty of support but may flatten your chest some.
may show through the fabric.
• Look for a backless bra that hooks at the waist if you have
a backless gown.
Play with color for the wedding night. Once you no longer need to
• Try stick cups if you have a smaller chest. These cups
worry about the gown or the crowd, feel free to expand your color
adhere to your skin, offer basic support and coverage. They
choices. White or ivory have sweet, traditional appeal, while black
do lack the same sort of support an actual bra would
looks ultra-sexy. Pastel colors can also create a demure look for
provide, however, so they are not recommended for women
your new husband to enjoy, while bolder colors can look a little more
who are heavily endowed.
powerful.
WHERE TO BUY?
Shona’s Lingerie BrA’S N THINGS
FIGGERScity chic (plus size)
206 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale
Stockland Shopping Centre
Woolcock St, Hyde Park
Castletown
Phone: 4779 3099
Phone: 4725 3175
Phone: 4724 5524 Phone: 4771 6352
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wedding suppliers
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{ CHECKLISTS }
things to remember
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things to
ENGAGEMENT
remember
PRE-WEDDING CELEBRATIONS
LAST-MINUTE CONFIRMATIONS
Take engagement photos
Schedule ceremony rehearsal
Order alcohol
Plan engagement party
Discuss and confirm bridal party events
Set up ‘must play’ and ‘do not play’
Hire wishing well for party
and bridal shower(s) bucks/hens parties
music lists
Finalise ceremony with celebrant
PRE-PLANNING
FOR THE GUESTS
Create a wedding day schedule
Settle on wedding budget
Register for gifts or book wishing well
Call guests who have not yet RSVP’d
Finalise wedding theme/colors/style
Send invitations
Give caterer a final head count
Create a first draft wedding guest list
Reserve block of hotel rooms for out-of-
Confirm delivery details with wedding
Chose Bridal Party
town guests
cake maker
Pick wedding date
List family traditions to incorporate
Write speeches
THE MINORS
Determine and confirm any wedding-day
Submit engagement announcement to
Decide on guest book / pen
tasks with friends and family
the newspaper
Purchase or design favours
Confirm bouquet delivery or collection
Create ceremony program
Confirm final payment with all vendors
Buy bridal party gifts
Pick up marriage license
Hire a wedding planner
Create seating chart
Schedule appointments for any last
Select wedding bands
Create place cards for settings
minute dress or suit alterations
Set wedding venue
Decide on centerpieces and bouquets
THE MAJORS
Set reception venue
Hire a photographer
STYLE
PAPERWORK
Break in wedding shoes
Hire a florist (real or artificial?)
Meet with celebrant to discuss
Get final haircuts
Hire DJ/band
Apply for marriage license
Get final spa treatments
Hire caterer
Send thank notes for any gifts received
Make emergency bridal kit
Hire videographer
in advance
Plan night-before activities
Book celebrant
Find rental supplier for chairs, linens, etc.
THE CEREMONY
POST WEDDING
Book transportation
Write ceremony
Dry clean and preserve wedding gown
Book wedding night accommodations
Confirm participants
and veil
Send save the dates
Write vows
Write thank you notes within eight weeks
Hire ceremony chairs, arch, decorations
Change all insurance policies and wills to
WHAT TO WEAR
include spouse
Buy wedding bands
Complete name-changing paperwork
Buy wedding dress
Update all utility bills and phone bills with
Settle on wedding party outfits
new name
Schedule gown fitting appointments
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{ SPEECHES
& SCHEDULES }
for the reception
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WHO SHOULD MAKE A SPEECH?
SCHEDULES FOR THE RECEPTION
• Bride
• Groom
This is usually where most couples get stuck. I have written a
• Best Man
• Maid of Honour/Chief Bridesmaid
‘traditional’ running sheet of a reception schedule, you may like to
• Father of the Bride
• Mother of the Bride
tailor this to your own needs, or perhaps just use it for inspiration.
• Father of the Groom
• Mother of the Groom
• Grandparents of the Bride and/or Groom
5:00pm Cocktail Hour for your Guests whilst you finish having
• Siblings, close relative or notable friends of the Bride and/or Groom
photographs taken with your photographer at your chosen
• Somebody else meaningful in your lives
locations
6:00pm Announcement made for everyone to be seated for dinner
HOW TO WRITE YOUR WEDDING SPEECH
6:10pm Bridal Party arrive and are announced by the allocated MC,
1. Consider to whom you are toasting and who you will address
during your speech.
6:15pm Typically the bride’s father welcomes everyone to the
with the “Mr & Mrs” announcement to follow
wedding reception and thanks them for coming. Some
2. Clarify your relationship to the couple. Some people at the wedding
couples choose to do toasts here, but most wait until later
might not know who you are, so making this clear at the beginning
in the wedding reception.
will avoid any confusion.
6:20pm First Course is served
6:30pm Speeches & Toasts
3. Give thanks. Show gratitude to whoever is hosting the wedding,
6:45pm Main Course is served
whether it’s the parents of the bride or the couple themselves. E.g.
7:25pm First Dance for Newlyweds, followed by DJ’s announcement
“Thank you for welcoming us to this happy occasion, and sharing
your joy with us today.”
8:15pm Cake Cutting
that all may now join in
8:30pm Bride & Groom Thanks (to guests)
4. Share an anecdote. Stories of how various parties met are always
8:40pm Father/Daughter & Mother/Son dance
popular, whether you talk about how the bride and groom met or
8:50pm Dancing continues
your first time meeting either of them. Another popular topic is an
9:30pm Bouquet toss / Garter toss
embarassing story - always a winner!
9:45pm Dancing continues
10:45pm Last Dance
5. Offer a compliment. Say something nice about the person (or
10:55pm DJ Announces Farewell to the Bride & Groom
couple) you are toasting to. Although your intentions might be good,
11:00pm Dancing continues / guests begin to leave
don’t go on and on about how great a person is; instead, choose a
11:30pm DJ/Band pack up
few appreciate adjectives that go a long way (e.g. “he’s generous,
11:55pm Everyone goes home
intelligent, and kind”).
Remember, this is only a sample of a ‘traditional’ running sheet. This
6. End the toast on a positive note. Offer a wish, a traditional toast,
is your wedding and you really should tailor it to your needs.
or a blessing.
7. Indicate the ending of the toast. Finish off with a phrase that’s
It is extremely rare in this day and age that the Bride & Groom will
to be repeated by the guests. For example: “Let us now toast the
leave before the last guest has departed! Afterall, they’re celebrating
happiness of Jill and Jack. To Jill and Jack!”
for and drinking on you!
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cards in your wishing well, people will expect gratitude for their gifts.
Try and personalise a message to them, such as “Thank You for the
1. Have your dress dry-cleaned as soon as possible after you
new pressure cooker, it will be of great use - and we’ll be sure to
return from your honeymoon (the sooner, the better!). Even if you
invite you over for dinner the first time we use it!” etc.
are undecided if you’ll keep it or sell it. By not cleaning it as soon
as possible, any spillage from the reception may be much harder
10. Update any Lease Agreements with Real Estate Agents.
to remove. Once it’s cleaned, store it in a box with acid-free tissue
paper, somewhere cool and dry like the top of a cupboard.
11. Update any Pet Registrations to include your married name,
whilst you’re at it, update your vets as well.
2. CHANGE YOUR NAME (if you have chosen to do so)
Ideally, you should change all your IDs within 90 days of being
12. Call and update all of your details at your Doctors, Dentist,
married, here’s what to do:
Hospital and any other specialists you may see.
Change your driver’s license by going to QLD Roads. You will need to
13. Get in touch with your Photographer & Videographer, just to
take your marriage certificate in with you as proof of your new name.
touch base. By this stage you should have DVD’s / CD’s ready for
collection.
3. Change your passport. You’ll most likely need to send in a current
passport, a photocopy of your marriage certificate, and possibly new
14. If you have received a DVD/CD of Photographs or a DVD of your
passport photos which can be taken at the Post Office. But don’t
Wedding Video, sit down with your new Husband/Wife and enjoy
worry, you can still travel overseas for your honeymoon, as long as
a relaxed “post wedding” romantic dinner and re-live the moment,
you don’t change your name (step 1) before you go overseas.
soaking up the atmosphere you may have been too busy to soak up
on the actual day.
4. Change your Employer or Centrelink details. Update your
Superannuation company, too.
15. Consider printing out some of your photographs if you have only
purchased your images edited on a DVD/CD. Pop into Office Works,
5. Call all of your credit card companies to get your name changed.
Kmart, Big W, Camera House or similar and investigate your options
with printing some of your favourites to proudly display on your walls.
6. Get in touch with your Accountant, make an appointment if they
recommend you to do so. You’ll need to update your taxes and any
16. Figure out your post-wedding finances. Sit down with your new
legal documents if you are a business owner.
Husband/Wife and have “that talk” about your 5-year plan. Where do
you want to be in 5 years? Would you like to start saving for your own
7. Update all of your Utilities such as Electricity, Gas, Water and don’t
home? Perhaps you’d like to plan a “Second Honeymoon”? Now is
forget your Internet & Phones. You’ll need your new license and
the time to set your goals so you have something new to focus on,
possibly your marriage certificate.
and this time as a Married Couple.
8. Update all of your bank accounts and loans (if any)
17. Legals. No one wants to talk about it, but it must be addressed.
Most couples make their partner beneficiaries on Wills and on Life
9. Send out your Thank-You letters. If you have received presents or
Insurances.
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JUST FOR FUN - WEDDING FACTS (HISTORIES)
Guests in ancient times would tear off part of the bride’s gown as
Early Roman brides carried a bunch of herbs, such as garlic and
tokens of good luck, leading to the tradition of the bride throwing
rosemary, under their veils to symbolise fidelity and fertility and to
both her garter and her bouquet
ward off evil. These herbs served as a precursor to the modern bridal
bouquet
The phrase “tying the knot” initially came from an ancient Babylonian
custom in which threads from the clothes of both the bride and
The phrase “Something old, something new, something borrowed,
bridegroom were tied in a knot to symbolise the couple’s union.
something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe” symbolises
Literally tying some type of ceremonial knot at a wedding ceremony
continuity, optimism for the future, borrowed happiness, fidelity, and
can be found across cultures
wealth or good luck, respectively
In some African ceremonies, it was a sentiment of well wishing to
Las Vegas is the top wedding destination with over 100,000 weddings
greet the new bride with the words: “May you bear 12 children with
a year, followed by Hawaii at 25,000 weddings a year
him
Wedding rings are often placed on the third finger of the left hand
A bride is traditionally carried over the threshold either to symbolise
because ancient Egyptians believed the vein in that hand (which the
her reluctance to leave her father’s home or because evil spirits
Romans called the “vein of love”) ran directly to the heart
hovered over the threshold of a house—so she was lifted over the
entrance to protect her from the spirits
In many cultures, the groom historically often kidnapped the bride,
and the groom’s friends would help him, leading to the modern-day
Pope Innocent III (1160/1-1216) declared that a waiting period
groomsmen. At the alter, the groom always stood on the bride’s right
should be observed between betrothal and marriage, which led to
side so his right hand—or his sword hand—would be free to fight/
separate engagement and wedding rings. The first recorded account
defend a jealous rival
of a diamond engagement ring was in 1477 when King Maximilian I
of Germany (1459-1519) proposed to Mary of Burgundy (1457-1482)
Flower girls traditionally threw flower petals in the bride’s path to lead
and offered her a diamond to seal his vow
her to a sweet, plentiful future
During Biblical times, shoes were seen as a badge of authority
Nearly all cultures have showered the wedding couple with symbolic
because they lifted a person off the ground, differentiating them
food. For example, the French throw wheat, Sicilians throw wheat
from barefoot slaves and serfs. They were used to seal a bargain
bread and salt, and the English throw pieces of cake. Early Romans
and fathers would give his son-in-law a pair on the wedding day as
or Greeks threw nuts, dates, and seed-bearing plants. Bulgarians
symbol of transferring authority
have thrown figs
Much like the modern tradition of feeding wedding cake to one’s
Throwing rice at weddings symbolises fertility, prosperity, and bounty.
spouse, in ancient Rome, couples pledged their unity by sharing
In some countries, the bride might even carry or wear sheaves of
food. Today a Japanese bride and groom drink sake together, Jewish
grain. Many modern churches and wedding locations discourage
couples drink from the same cup of consecrated wine, and Muslim
rice throwing because rice can be fatal for birds who eat it
couples eat from the same piece of candy
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your wedding
day!