Who:
Kylie Butler, 28, accounting manager, and Glenn Hall, 27, NRL football player for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
When:
November 8, 2008.
Where:
Ceremony at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Coogee, NSW, followed by a reception at Wylie’s Baths, Coogee.
Guests:
130.
Theme:
“Exotic beach chic.”
Dress:
“I wore a Suzanna Blazevic-designed silk-georgette gown that featured ruching and French beaded lace.”
Dress Cost:
“$6000.”
Bridesmaids’ Dresses:
“The girls wore knee-length, rose-brown, silk-georgette dresses.”
Flowers:
“The bridesmaids carried a mixture of white peonies, magnolia foliage and jasmine.”
The Day:
“I was so excited to see Glenn on the day, as we’d been living apart for the week prior to the wedding. I just wanted to show him my dress! When we left the church after the ceremony, I turned to him and asked if we could do it again – I couldn’t believe it was over.”
The Reception:
“The bridal party entered to You’re the Best, the theme song from the movie The Karate Kid.”
Decorations:
“We had a classic white marquee decorated with wire teardrop lanterns, white bone lanterns and candles, pebbles and woven rattan place mats. There was also a chill-out area with eight rustic wooden benches and two tables of fresh flowers.”
Cake:
“We had a seven-tier tower of cupcakes decorated with small, white roses.”
Transport:
“Two black, vintage Packards. They’re the only two in Australia, and ours was their last wedding before the owners retired.”
Cost:
“$55,000.”
Kylie’s Dream Team:
FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS: The Style Salon (02 9904 1100; www.stylesalon.com.au).
PHOTOGRAPHY: Eclipse Studios Photography (www.eclipsestudios.com.au).
BRIDE’S DRESS AND VEIL: Personalised Weddings Couture (02 9558 5648).
SHOES: Alan Pinkus (www.alanpinkus.com.au).
JEWELLERY: Simply Italian from David Jones (www.davidjones.com.au).
HAIR: Vicki McFarlane (0414 261 033).
MAKE-UP: Julie Elton (0416 142 359).
GROOM’S SUIT: Peppers Formal Wear (www.peppersformalwear.com.au).
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Anthea Crawford (1800 620 658).
CEREMONY: St Brigid’s Catholic Church (02 9315 7562).
RECEPTION: Wylie’s Baths (02 9310 4735).
CAKE: My Little Cupcake (02 9909 3908).
CATERING: Grinners Catering (02 9310 4735).
TRANSPORT: Elite Bridal Cars (now closed).
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