Riverrwood OG Couple our Soph + Pete
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​The original Riverwood Wedding for our very own Sophie, proprietors daughter. This Bohemian Lux Apache inspired wedding took place on the 20th of September, 2014.
100 guests
Furniture & Styling: Style Le Aisle; Brisbane
Double Kata Tipis with fairy lights: Kata Lane; Sydney
Music: Radio Club Band; Brisbane
Videography: One Day In Mind
Photography: The Tsudons
Florist: Stalks & Stems; Brisbane
Catering & Bar: Eat Drink Catering - Banquet / Feasting style food service
Cake: Cheesecake Shop; Gold Coast
Bridal Gown & Veil: Diane Lewis Couture; Sydney
Bridesmaids Dresses: For Love & Lemons
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: MJBale; Brisbane
Fur Baby attendant: Beau - Border Collie
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Cam + Bayli
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​This freespirited couple tied the knot at Eatser on the 4th of April, 2015.
50 guests
Styling: Set-up by Riverwood Weddings
Furniture & Prop Hire: A Little Vintage Bliss; Gold Coast
Single Kata Tipi: TipiLuxe; Sunshine Coast
Music: Benjam Band; Brisbane
Photography: By a Girl Photography; Tamborine Mountain
Catering: Spits & Roasts; Gold Coast - Buffet style Roast meats, hot dishes + salads with dessert
Florist: Set-up by Riverwood Weddings, Bride DIY
Bridal Gown, Veil & Headpiece: Grace Loves Lace; Gold Coast
Bridesmaids Dresses: Tree Of Life; Gold Coast
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Roger David; Brisbane
Bow-Ties: Arkive Vintage; Gold Coast
Barber: Blacksmith Barbers - Harbour Town; Gold Coast
Andrew + Christine
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​Melbourne based couple who booked Riverwood sight unseen for their destination wedding on the 11th June, 2016.
90 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Little Gray Station (no longer servicing)
Furniture, décor & props: Hampton Event Hire, The Borrowed Nursery & The One Day House Rentals; Gold Coast
Stationary: Sunshine & Confetti; Gold Coast
Giant Double Kata Tipis: Kata Lane Tents; Sydney
Music: Radio Club Band; Brisbane
Photography: Byron Loves Fawn (shot on film); Byron Bay
Celebrant: Modern Love Celebrant; Northern NSW
Catering & Bar: Eat Drink Catering - Banquet / Feasting style food service
Cake: Two Little Bakers; Gold Coast
Florist & Lighting: Elyssium Blooms & Elyssium Lighting; Gold Coast
Bridal Gown & Veil: Grace Loves Lace; Gold Coast
Bridesmaids Dresses: Zimmermann
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Roger David
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Aaron + Janaki
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​Local Gold Coast couple who were engaged for 12 years before finding the perfect venue in Riverwood to celebrate with their 2 gorgeous children; 27th August, 2016.
40 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Furniture, décor & props: Retro in the Rough & Gold Coast Tipis
Tipi & Festoon Lights: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: Beau & Arrow Band; Gold Coast
Photography: Catch n Kiss Photography
Celebrant: Married by Ash; Ashley Hobbs
Catering: Eat Drink Catering - Banquet / Feasting style food service with Vegan options
Bar: Luxury of Vintage Enterprises "Woody" Bar trailer
Cake: Bridesmaid
Bonbonniere: Flame Tree Aromatics
Photobooth: DIY with Instax Polaroid camera table
Florist: Petals on the Plaza; Helensvale, Gold Coast
Bridal & Bridesmaids Gowns: The Bridal Company; Helensvale, Gold Coast
Alterations: Souzy's Alterations; Helensvale, Gold Coast
Make up: Jenny, Shu Uemura Pacific Fair; Gold Coast
Hair: Karen Green; Monterey Keys, Gold Coast
Groom & Groomsman's Suits & Hats: Edge Suit Outlet; Bundall, Gold Coast
Matthew + Shannon
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​Brisbane couple who were after a relaxed blank canvas venue without restrictions as their booked venue fell through; 15th October, 2016.
80 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Hope & Lace in conjunction with Riverwood
Furniture, décor & props: Riverwood, Hampton Hire & CG Tipis
Stationary: Sail & Swan
Single Kata Tipi: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: Mick Danby
Photography: Studio Impressions; Brisbane
Celebrant: Tarnya Bennett - I Do For You Weddings
Catering: Red Pear Catering - Cocktail style food service
Bar: "Woody Bar" Luxury of Vintage Enterprises
Cake: CakesALouisa
Florist: Florabunda Flowers; Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast
Festoon & Lantern Lighting: Elyssium Lighting; Gold Coast
Bridal Gown & Veil: Anne Bertossi at Paddington Weddings; Brisbane
HMU: Aurum Bride; Gold Coast
Groom Suit: Pinstripe Tailors; Brisbane
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Anthony + Kirsten
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​Destination wedding for Sydney couple who fell in love with Riverwood from the photos they saw online. They booked sight unseen and flew up with their guests for a spectacular wedding event; 6th May, 2017.
70 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Arbour, furniture & decor: Hampton Hire; Gold Coast
Single Kata Tipi & festoon lights: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: 'The Belmonts' McGee Entertainment; Brisbane
Photography: The Day Forward Weddings; Sydney
Celebrant: Brides sister in-law Lisa
Catering & Bar: Wine em & Dine em - Cocktail style food service
Florist: Bride's friend
Bridal Gown: Hayley Burton Bridal; Sydney
Bridesmaids Dresses: Seed
HMU: Harpier; Gold Coast
Groom Suit: Saba
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Matt + Megan
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​Local Gold Coast couple who knew Riverwood was "the one" for their DIY wedding dreams before they even had a visit and after viewing booked straight away without even considering another venue; 5th August, 2017.
63 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Furniture & external festoons: The Perfection Project; Gold Coast
Single Giant Kata Tipi: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: own iPad playlist with PA hire
Photography: Kristal Tonkin Photography (Bride's cousin)
Celebrant: Janice Hancock
Food Truck Catering: Wild Rissole and Little Wahaca
Bar: Self made with self service (with own RSA)
Flowers: Bride DIY with friends
Centrepieces, guest favours, polaroid photo station: Bride DIY with family/friends
Bridal Dress: Grace Loves Lace - 'Verdelle' Gown
HMU: Bride's friends
Groom Suit: Briggins; Melbourne
Fur Baby attendant: Baxter - Boxer
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Karepa + Emma
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​Brisbane based couple who wanted a relaxed environment set in the hinterland that allowed them to have a bonfire and the ability to style and select their vendors of choice; 18th August, 2017.
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100 guests
On the Day Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Furniture & Tipi Reception Styling: Arctic Fox Furniture & Hire; Gold Coast
Double Giant Kata Tipis: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: DJ Corey Hill
Photography: Jesse Greenwood
Celebrant: Candice Wilson
Catering: Spits & Pieces roast buffet - full pig on a spit
Caravan Bar: My Vintage Lane, Gold Coast
Flowers - Boquets & Buttonholes: Northside FLower Market
Flowers - Reception banquet tables & feature festoon lighting: Arctic Fox Furniture & Hire; Gold Coast
Cake / Favors: I Heart Brownies - Brownie Tower; Brisbane
Hair: Jealousee Hair
Make up: Lauren Purnell
Bride Dress & Veil: Rosa & Mary Bridal; Gold Coast
Bridesmaids Dresses: ASOS
Groom / Groomsmen Suit: Wolf Kanat / Target
Wedding Car: Kool Kombi & Bug Hire; Gold Coast
Fur Baby attendants: Chops & Meatloaf - British Bulldogs
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Paul + Selinia
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Gorgeous Brisbane couple Paul & Selinia knew they had found the perfect venue in Riverwood from the referral of their friend & celebrant Ashley Hobbs who officiated over our Aaron & Janaki's 2016 wedding; 2nd September, 2017.
90 guests
Styling & Furniture: Style Le Aisle; Brisbane
On The Day Coordination: Occasions by Natalia & Riverwood Weddings - Carmen
Double Giant Kata Tipi & Lights: Gold Coast Tipis
Canape Music: Benny Nelson Music (acoustic guitar)
Reception Music: Gold Coast DJ Entertainment
Photography: Foy & Co Weddings; Brisbane
Videographer:
Celebrant: Married By Ash; Ashley Hobbs
Mobile Catering: Osteria; Northern NSW
Cake:
Bar: My Vintage Lane
Flowers: Daisy & Co; Brisbane
Macrame Arbour: Eden & Eve Macrame; Gold Coast
MUA + Hair: Pure Envy Makeup and Beauty
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: MJ Bale
Bridal Gown & Veil:
Bridesmaids:
Brides Shoes: Badgley Mischka Bridal Shoes
Honeymoon Destination: Europe
Jon + Tamika
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​Destination wedding for this Sydney couple who booked Riverwood sight unseen and held an Australian celebration with their family and friends after an official wedding in Norway earlier in the year; 23rd September, 2017.
60 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Furniture: Arctic Fox Hire; Gold Coast
Single Giant Kata Tipi, external festoons & internal fire pit: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: own iPad playlist with PA hire from DJ Warehouse; Brisbane
Photography: Jamie Murcutt Photographer; Sydney
Officiant: Harold Kim (Groom's friend)
Reception Catering: Bilambil Farm Spit Roast - buffet style food service; Northern NSW
Canape Catering: Tognini's Deli - food platters and antipasti / fruit trays; Brisbane
Bar: Self service (with RSA)
Florist: Lola's Wildflowers; Northern NSW
Centrepieces, guest favours, wedding cake, lolly/smores buffet: Bride DIY
Yard Games: Giant Yard Games Party Hire; Gold Coast
Bridal Dress: Tatyana Merenyuk; Sydney
Bridal Veil: Julia Belles Veils; Sydney
HMU: Jessica McLeod; Gold Coast
Groom Suit: Suit Shop; Sydney
Fur Baby attendant: wedding guest's King Charles Cavalier
Honeymoon Destination: New Zealand
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Benjamin + Madeline
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When their first venue fell through unexpectedly, Maddy + Ben found Riverwood on our WedShed directory listing and for this Brisbane based couple it really turned out even better than they could have originally planned for their perfect day that was simply magical in every way; 24th March, 2018.
100 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Creative Weddings Byron Bay + Carmen - Riverwood
Furniture: Hampton Event Hire; Gold Coast
Double Giant Kata Tipi: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: Steven Childs (Acoustic Ceremony + Canapes) & The White Tree (3 piece Band Reception)
Photography: Ivy Road Photography
Videography: Sail Me To The Moon
Officiant: Josh Withers Marriage Celebrant
Bathrooms: Brisbane Bathroom Hire https://www.brisbanebathroomhire.com.au/
Catering & Bar: Eat Drink Catering
Dessert: The Donut Wall Company
Florist: Flowers of Esther
Bridal Dress: Made with Love Bridal - 'Ella' gown
Brisesmaids Dresses: Arnhem Clothing
Hair: Hayden Megaw
Makeup: Charlee Elizabeth Makeup
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: MJBale
Wedding Car: 'Gus the Bus' family friend's Kombi
Invitations & Stationary: Anna Harris (Groom's sister)
Concept & Styling: Bride's design
Fur Baby attendant: Wiley - chocolate Labrador
Honeymoon Destination: USA - National Parks of America!
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Matt + Lindsay
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Beautiful Brisbane couple who were after a relaxed and intimate bohemian affair to add in some perfectly executed DIY elements by talented Bride Lindsay; 05th May, 2018.
60 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Furniture: Berry Vintage Hire; Brisbane; The One Day House; Gold Coast; Brisbane Barrel Hire; Brisbane
Single Giant Kata Tipi: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: Eilish Ellen (Female Solo Acoustic Guitarist)
Photography: Ash & Stone Photography
Videography: Roost Film Co
Officiant: Ceremonies by Leisa (Leisa Ottley)
Bathrooms: Brisbane Bathroom Hire https://www.brisbanebathroomhire.com.au/
Reception Catering: Bears BBQ; Low & Slow
Canape Catering: Platter My Day
Caravan Bar: My Vintage Lane; Gold Coast
Flowers, Cake, Stationary: Bride DIY
Bridal Dress: Grace Loves Lace - 'Francis' gown
Brisesmaids Dresses: various online stores
HMU: The Beauty Lineup
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Politix, Myer; Brisbane
Honeymoon Destination: We hired a campervan and travelled from Adelaide, through the Barossa Valley and back down the great ocean road, through Melbourne and back up the coast of Victoria and NSW. It was stunning.
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Josh + Gemma
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Super chilled out local GC couple who were after a very relaxed "Boho Luxe" and low key wedding in the wilderness; somewhere to gather their nearest and dearest friends to have a 'wedfest' party; 15th September, 2018.
70 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Furniture: Global Vintage Hire,
Single Giant Kata Tipi: Gold Coast Tipis
Music: Jesse Pumphrey Music
Photography & Videography: Wilde Visual
Officiant: Catherine Longworth Celebrant
Florist: Lolas Wildflowers
Reception Catering: Double Zero Wood fried Pizza
Canape Catering: Scheer Delight Platters
Caravan Bar: My Vintage Lane; Gold Coast
Neon Sign: Yeah Neon
Bathrooms - Brisbane Bathroom Hire https://www.brisbanebathroomhire.com.au/
Bridal Dress: Grace Loves Lace - 'Emanuela' gown & veil
Brisesmaids Dresses: various online stores - Alice McCall; Stevie May Byron Bay; Seed; Shona Joy
HMUA: The Style Room
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: – Josh's Jacket - Made with Class - skinny leg-Levi Jeans/White Line Shirts - Industrie
Wedding Car: Uber haha :-)
Fur Baby attendant: CJ - Staffy
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Corey + Steph
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Local Gold Coast couple who were searching for an engagement party venue and stumbled across Riverwood and booked the wedding on the day instead without looking at any other venues - it was meant to be and LOVE at first sight; 09th November, 2019.
65 guests
Styling & Wedding Coordination: Carmen - Riverwood
Photographer: Daniel Neucom Photography https://www.danielneucom.com/
Videographer: Wilde Visual http://www.wildevisual.com/
Celebrant: Jarrad Bayliss http://www.jarradbayliss.com.au/
Music: Chris Hutchinson http://www.chrishutchisonweddings.com/
Florist: Country Blooms https://www.facebook.com/countrybloomsheathergaulter/
Reception Structure: Montville Yurts https://www.montvilleyurts.com/
Furniture: The Perfection Project (now contact Nirvana Weddings & Events) https://www.nirvanaweddingsandevents.com.au/
Bathrooms: Brisbane Bathroom Hire https://www.brisbanebathroomhire.com.au/
Caravan Bar: Fern Vintage Van https://www.fernvintagevan.com.au/
Caterer: Fire 'n' Dough pizza http://www.firendough.com.au/
Invitations / Stationary: DIY - I had a custom wax seal made and used a template off Etsy and DIY’d them
Makeup: Madi Wolfe Makeup Artistry https://www.madiwolfemua.com.au/
Hair: Sarah Neill Hair https://sarahneillhair.com.au/
Bridal Dress / Veil / Headpiece: Georgie in french crepe and Chani Veil by Made With Love Bridal https://www.madewithlovebridal.com/
Brides Jewellery: I wore my daily jewellery as I wanted to feel like myself. Most of my pieces are from Mejuri.
Bridesmaids Dresses: Forever New and their own leather jackets to fit in with my theme
Groom Attire: MJ Bale and OTAA Tie (Groom) and Bow Ties (Groomsmen)
Fur Baby attendant: Soda the Pug
Accommodation: Q1 in Broadbeach
Honeymoon Destination: Taj Maldives
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Pete + Soph (+ Beau Beau) - Engagement Shoot...
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The photographers Peter & Sophie selected for their wedding wanted to get a feel for the property and surrounding locations; for lighting, timing, ideal shots & of course seeking the best hidden lil' spots for those all important portrait images.
This is what happened when Pete & Soph took a stroll around Riverwood Estate with their fur baby Beau...
Photographers: The Tsudons