Celebrating our Celebrants

One of our favourite things here at A Darling Affair is matching couples with their very own personal wedding dream team. Finding your perfect celebrant is such a great feeling, and we had three of the Sunshine Coast’s best sharing their work and talents with us at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair.
Hayley Belle is not your average marriage celebrant. At 30 years old, this rad mama has a full sleeve tattoo and a wild sense of humour! Hayley brings her signature spark and personal touch to every wedding, so whether you’re planning a backyard affair with your pets as your bridal party, in a sailor outfit on a yacht, or on a stage at a heavy metal gig…you name it, she’s game!
The lovely Natalie Skye is a hip and happy celebrant that presents a sincere, genuine and authentic wedding ceremony. Known as the Sunny Celebrant, her lighthearted and relaxed service is full of enthusiasm, passion and fun. Not only is Natalie a seasoned celebrant, she also runs another business Fancy and Free Wedding, which create elopement packages uniquely designed around couples, so it’s pretty obvious to see that she lives and breathes all things wedding related!
Paula Koda’s cheerful outlook and passion for her job are what makes her such a fantastic celebrant. She has a wholehearted approach to supporting couples and families in celebrating love, whether in a marriage, welcoming a new little family member or celebrating a life well lived! She is a skilled navigator when it comes to the organising process and helps to reassure by making ceremonies warm, relaxed and personal by offering couples oodles of inspirational ideas for their special day.
Photo credit: Daisy Chain Weddings

The Wedding Chapel Woombye

 

Get ready to swoon!

The Wedding Chapel Woombye has been one of our favourite wedding fair venues for years. Completely charming, this is the perfect setting for anyone wanting a traditional and romantic ceremony.

With a unique vintage flavour, The Wedding Chapel Woombye has the beautiful Blackall Range as it’s backdrop and is located centrally within the Sunshine Coast region. The Chapel’s classic character and charm provides the perfect ceremony location as-is or can be turned into a DIY dream.

We just love The Wedding Chapel Woombye! With it’s team of talented Event Organisers and Religious Celebrants, this quaint and affordable site ticks all the right boxes. Plus, this year they will be hosting the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair, the perfect opportunity to come and check out the Chapel for yourself.

To find out more about this darling venue , head to their website or find The Wedding Chapel Woombye on Facebook.

 

Top Reasons To Get Married On The Sunshine Coast!

 

So, you’re starting to plan your wedding and tossing around the pro’s and con’s of getting married on the Sunshine Coast.  Everyone knows that this beautiful part of the country is known for it’s stunning beaches, but there’s more to this part of the coast than meets the eye! From the breathtaking natural backgrounds of the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands, to amazing venues and top class local businesses, there are so many reasons to choose the Sunshine Coast as your dream wedding destination.

 

Looking for the ultimate spot for your ceremony? The Sunshine Coast has some truly fantastic venues…

 

The Chapel Woombye has been a favourite A Darling Affair Wedding Fair venue for years. This one of a kind, 100 year old church has been lovingly restored to make it a picture perfect backdrop. The largest of it’s kind on the Sunshine Coast, this beautiful chapel is perfect for couple’s who are dreaming of a quaint, love-filled ceremony.

 

The Rocks is an iconic landmark on the Maroochy River with sweeping water views and plenty of rustic charm. Stunning and relaxed, this amazing venue feature mouthwatering locally grown produce and wines on their menu list and are masters at creating a stress free day for couples by taking care of every little detail.

 

Nestled among the picturesque Sunshine Coast hinterland, Spicers Retreats Clovelly Estate has been renovated into a breathtaking luxury lodge. Boasting extensive gardens and top class accommodations, their experienced in-house wedding coordinator will guide you through every step of planning and make organising your wedding a breeze.

 

But what about the wedding cake and sweet treats that you want to WOW your guest with? Well….

 

The Little Bluebird Fine Cakes and Sweets are bringing a splash of elegance with their gorgeous range of delicious wedding cakes and baked goodies. A new addition to the Sunshine Coast, their distinct style is already creating buzz among brides and are quickly filling up their calendar for the new year!

 

Wild ChildKendra from Wildchild Catering creates incredible, bespoke wedding cakes and drool worthy dessert tables. She works alongside her clients to customise one-of-a-kind menus and no request is too crazy for this London trained baker!

 

SweetP Cakes and Cookies is a Noosa based cake and cookie artist that create Instagramable desserts and delectable treats. Perfect for wedding favours, your guests will be blown away by their scrumptious range of delights.

 

On the hunt for an out of this world wedding photographer? There are so many creative vendors on the coast, here are just a couple of our fav’s...

 

The uber talented Adriana Watson Photography is every couples dream! A Sunshine Coast native, she knows all the best spots and her skills reign supreme! Adriana creates an intimate connection with everyone that she works with to make sure that her photos are natural and in-the-moment.

 

Globetrotting Lani Carter Photographer is a wedding photographer with amazing style. She is all about capturing every romantic moment from your big day and her journalistic approach helps her to create images that you’re sure to fall in love with.

 

Dreaming of a beach side celebration or a bit of DIY flair? There are beautiful style options for every type of wedding…

 

The awesome team at Harper Arrow offer an exceptional range of styling packages that can be individually tailored to make sure that your celebration goes off without a hitch. Whether you’re looking for someone to do the heavy work or just need a bit of help with a little DIY style, they have you covered for your big day.

 

Boho Sisters are a unique event and styling biz based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast who create gorgeous modern Moroccan inspired set ups for any special occasion. Dreamers and travelers themselves, they design bespoke packages to give you the intimate and oh-so romantic day that you’ve been dreaming of.

 

Cloud Nine Weddings is a multi award winning business and a must for anyone planning an event on the coast. They take care of everything from the planning right through to styling your day to perfection.

 

It may not be the big city, but the Sunshine Coast has such a wide range of options for weddings. Our celebrants are all unique and we can help you find your perfect one, whatever your preference…

 

If you’re looking for a marriage celebrant with sass, then Hayley Belle is your girl! This rad young mum is a ball of energy and up for anything! With a background in radio, she’s now working in her dream job and uniting lovebirds across Queensland.

 

 

They don’t call her The Sunny Celebrant for nothing! Natalie Skye is full of life and injects her unique sparkle into every ceremony that she performs. A Sunshine Coast favourite, Natalie has brought together couples all over the globe.

 

The lovely Paula Koda has been helping couple and families celebrate milestones since 2010. A whole-hearted celebrant, Paula has a warmth and energy that radiates to all she meets.

 

Dazzling scenery and talented creatives make the Sunshine Coast an amazing wedding day option that ticks ALL the boxes with everything you need to create the once-in-a life-time, unforgettable day that you’ve been dreaming of.

Come and meet all of these amazing vendors (and more!) at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair on 28th October. And for more behind the scenes info and drop dead gorgeous wedding inspiration follow A Darling Affair on our Instagram or Facebook page!

Paula Koda

 

One of our favourite things here at A Darling Affair is matching couples with their very own personal wedding dream team. Finding your perfect celebrant is such a great feeling and Paula Koda is one of the best!

A registered celebrant for 10 years, Paula has been performing ceremonies full time since 2010. Ignited by the spark that she felt organising a baby welcoming ceremony for one of her own children, Paula felt the pull towards providing this intimate service for couples after attending a number of weddings that following year and realised that she had found her true calling.

Paula’s cheerful outlook and passion for her job are what stay in peoples minds. She has a wholehearted approach to supporting couples and families in celebrating love, whether in a marriage, welcoming a new little family member or celebrating a life well lived! She is a skilled navigator when it comes to the organising process and helps to reassure by making ceremonies warm, relaxed and personal by offering couples oodles of inspirational ideas for their special day.

We can’t wait for you to meet Paula at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair! This is the perfect excuse for a girls day out, so get some friends together and grab your early bird tickets before the end of September!

To find out more about Paula Koda, visit her on Facebook or her website.

 

Natalie Skye Celebrant

 

Get ready to fall in love with Natalie Skye aka The Sunny Celebrant!

Natalie is a hip and happy celebrant that presents a sincere, genuine, authentic and awesome wedding ceremony. She’s exactly they type of celebrant modern couples are drawn to and her lighthearted, relaxed service is full of enthusiasm, passion and fun.

Natalie has been a registered celebrant since 2008 and has performed over 850 ceremonies Australia wide, while also travelling overseas to marry friends on their destination weddings. She works alongside couples to create the perfect wedding ceremony and goes above and beyond in everything that she does.

Not only is Natalie a seasoned celebrant, she also runs another business Fancy and Free Wedding, which create elopement packages uniquely created around couples, so it’s pretty obvious to see that she lives and breathes all things wedding related!

Come say hi to Natalie at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair this October and find out more out The Sunny Celebrant on her website or Facebook page.

 

Hayley Belle Wedding Celebrant

Hayley Belle Wedding Celebrant

 

Hayley Belle is not your average marriage celebrant. At 30 years old, this rad mama has a full sleeve tattoo and a wild sense of humor!

Known for her vivaciousness, Hayley brings her signature spark and personal touch to every wedding. Hayley works along side each couple to create a memorable and unique wedding ceremony weaved around their relationship and lifestyle. Whether you’re planning a backyard wedding with your pets as your bridal party, in a sailor outfit on a yacht, or on a stage at a heavy metal gig…you name it, she’s game!

A newbie in the wedding world, Hayley worked in radio for 12 years and gravitated towards becoming a marriage celebrant after MCing most of her friends weddings. Her natural talent for public speaking, mixed with her love of getting to know people and hearing their stories made it easy to see that this was the perfect job for her.

We’re so excited to add Hayley to the A Darling Affair line up for the October Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair! To find out more about Hayley Belle Marriage Celebrant, check out her website or find her on Facebook.

 

HELLO LADIES – MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS

A good marriage celebrant is the heart of any ceremony and lucky for us we had some of Queensland’s most loved celebrants at the last Brisbane Wedding Festival.

Just a few of our fantastic talent, this amazing group of ladies are funny, quirky, sincere and full of energy. Experts at bringing together a crowd, they know how to make your ceremony memorable and full of love and laughter.

 

ERIN WOODHALL CELEBRANT

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Erin Woodhall’s love for weddings is infectious.

Toying with the idea of being a celebrant for a while, it wasn’t until her younger sister started planning her own wedding that all her stars aligned. With encouragement from her family, she did the training, officiated her sister’s marriage and hasn’t looked back.

A true romantic, one of her favourite perks of the job is hearing how people find their match in this big crazy world and for the last two years Erin has helped couples make their wedding day memorable, authentic and fun.

 

Natasha Lewis Celebrant

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Natasha Lewis loves weddings!

An experienced and supportive celebrant, she is here to help you create a truly fabulous wedding ceremony. With lots of resources and ideas to guide you, right from the time you first meet, to your much anticipated wedding day, Natasha works along side couples to make their day truly memorable.

Whether your wedding day is registry style, an elopement, a small intimate family gathering or a celebration with all your family and friends, Natasha can help.

 

CELEBRATED MOMENTS

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Introducing the lovely Krista Webb, the face and founder of Celebrated Moments.

A young, vibrant, experienced Celebrant, Krista works alongside couples to create a ceremony to remember. Passionate about creating and delivering ceremonies that are meaningful and original, she injects fun and flair into everything that she does.

Amazing, awesome, stylish, made for this job! These are the top comments that Krista regularly get as feedback.

If you want the best ‘I DO’, you need the best celebrant out there and Krista is the best of the best.

 

WEDDINGS BY POPULAR DEMAND

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Described as “Vibrant, sassy, creative, full of life and heart….” Alana from Weddings by Popular Demand is the wedding celebrant that you’ll fall in love with.

All about bespoke, personal and meaningful wedding ceremonies, she wants to get to know who you are as a couple and present your brand of love your way!

Alana offers a one-off, one of a kind experience that is only limited by your ability to think outside of the box. Her kooky personality and dorky flamboyance is a huge hit as a celebrant and we love her all the more for it!

 

Event images thanks to Rob and Lizzie

NATASHA LEWIS CELEBRANT

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An experienced and supportive celebrant, she is here to help you create a truly fabulous wedding ceremony. With lots of resources and ideas to guide you, right from the time you first meet, to your much anticipated wedding day, Natasha works along side couples to make their day truly memorable.

Servicing Brisbane and it’s surrounding areas, her professionalism, organisation and warmth have made her a favourite for Queensland Brides and Grooms.

Whether your wedding day is registry style, an elopement, a small intimate family gathering or a celebration with all your family and friends, Natasha can help.

Come and meet Natasha at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. Being hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, it’s going to be a great day for anyone planning a wedding!

To find out more about about this darling celebrant, visit her website or find her on Facebook.

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CELEBRATED MOMENTS

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A young, vibrant, experienced Celebrant, Krista works alongside couples to create a ceremony to remember. Passionate about creating and delivering ceremonies that are meaningful and original, she injects fun and flair into everything that she does.

Amazing, awesome, stylish, made for this job! These are the top comments that Krista regularly get as feedback.

If you want the best ‘I DO’, you need the best celebrant out there and Krista is the best of the best.

We are super excited that Krista will be joining us at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival held on January 30th, 2016. To find out more about Celebrated Moments, visit their website or find them on Facebook.
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ERIN WOODHALL CELEBRANT

 

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Erin Woodhall’s love for weddings is infectious.

Toying with the idea of being a celebrant for a while, it wasn’t until her younger sister started planning her own wedding that all her stars aligned. With encouragement from her family, she did the training, officiated her sister’s marriage and hasn’t looked back.

A true romantic, one of her favourite perks of the job is hearing how people find their match in this big crazy world and for the last two years Erin has helped couples make their wedding day memorable, authentic and fun.

We are so excited that Erin will be joining our line up of incredible vendors at our next Brisbane Wedding Festival being held on January 30th, 2016. This lovely is lady is a must to meet! For now, you can find Erin on her website or visit her on Facebook for more information.

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