{Love birds} Michelle and Justin say together forever

This day I will marry my friend;
the one I laugh with,
live for, dream with, love.
~ author unknown

Not so long ago, a long story happened. Shell met Justin and they fell madly into each other. They are best friends, lovers, kindred spirits. Together forever.

This is a beautiful wedding and I love scrolling through their photos seeing their love for each other. We know these two will be the happily ever after.

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Love birds: Michelle Morton, 29 Childcare worker & Justin Slattery, 26 Electrician.

Married: September 12, 2012

Ceremony: ‘Little Cove’ Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas, Queensland

Reception: Salsa Bar & Grill Port Douglas

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Theme: Simple but Elegant. Reception was all white with a touch of Salmon to match bridesmaid dresses

The Dress: From Sweethearts Bridal. It was the first dress I tried on, tried on a few others but just couldn’t go past this one. Thought it was just perfect for me and where our wedding was held!!

My nan’s brooch was attached to my bouquet as something old, and as a special touch as she couldn’t make it.

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Groom & wedding party attire: Boys wore 5 piece black suit with white shirts. Groom had off white tie and groomsmen wore black ties. Hired from Jack Holman’s Menswear in Bathurst.

Bridesmaids wore long ‘Watermelon’ dresses which were from Brides of Sydney.

Hair/makeup: Hair done by my sister, Belinda. I had soft curls, all out with a ribbon headband.

Makeup done by my sister-in-law Robyn, Napoleon makeup was used.

Decorations: Reception was mostly white. Table cloths, chair covers and bows were white. Table centre pieces were a small square vase with salmon Gerberas. A small white candle in a clear vase on either side. Tables sprinkled with clear diamantes.

Flame torches were out the front of Salsa. Inside poles were covered in white organza and fairy lights.

We also had a lolly buffet! Lollies from Westco which we took up to Port Douglas.

Food: The food was absolutely amazing!!

Canapés on arrival.

Guests had a choice of 3 entrees which were:

Salsa’s ½ Dozen Oysters Three ways – natural, nam pla prik, wasabi emulsion
Slow Braised Lamb Pithiviers, w/ eggplant whip, chermoula vinaigrette
Char Siu BBQ Pork tenderloin, w/ soba salad, mandarin hollandaise, scallop salsa

Mains was also a choice of 3:

Piri Piri Chicken Breast, w/ kipfler potato salad burned lime crème fraîche
Char Griled Sirlion, w/ corn & coriander galette, jalapeno hollandaise
Chimichurri Barramundi, w/ parsnip flan, piquillo pepper & chorizo salsa fresco

Cake and fresh strawberries for dessert

Cake: 2 Tier Square chocolate mud on bottom and caramel mud top. Finished on an iced board and arranged on an angle with rose flower arrangements. Cake was served on platters with fresh strawberries.

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Drinks: Red, White and Sparkling Wines. There were a variety of beers and cocktails.

Photographer: Rob, from Port Douglas Weddings.

Cars: Limousine

Rings: Rings were from WJ Coote & Sons. Grooms is Sterling Silver Gents Wedder and Brides is Platinum Princess Baguette Channel Set Wedder

Stationary: Invitations were made by Stacey at Polka Dot Poppy Invitations. We couldn’t have been happier with how they turned out.

We designed table numbers and name cards, they were printed from Brian Burke’s Printing.

Music: I walked down the isle to ‘A Thousand Years’ by Christina Perri.

‘You & Me’ by Lifehouse was our first dance song.

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Special moments: The first glance of each other at the ceremony was a special feeling, a few tears of joy.

The moment we were presented as Mr & Mrs Slattery was such a great feeling.

A number of messages had been compiled from loved ones back at home which were read out at the reception. In particular the messages from the kids in my preschool class were very cute and funny.

We feel the whole day was so special, a day that we will never forget!!

Guests: We had 60 people share in our day

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