So I get asked all the time "How many people should I have at my wedding?" When chatting with a couple very quickly they realise that that more people you have at the wedding, the more people you have to go and see/thank for coming. Which in turn means the less time you have to spend with everyone?
Some Venues have a certain Minimum or Maximum for the Reception. To make sure they have enough room for all your guests is very important. Then there is the catering for all you guests as well. In some cases I have seen people been invited to the Ceremony of the Wedding and not be invited to the Reception because of the constraints the Venue has put in place on the Maximum number of people allowed to attend the Reception.
Another aspect in the number of Guests is the cost involved. A lot of venues have a set price for the meal for your guests then add in a "Drinks Package" for a certain number of Hours. So obviously the more guests, the more meal and Drinks will need to be supplied.
Family v Friends is another issue. Do you invite Family members that you haven't seen in years? or do you skip them and invite your friends that you see on a regular basis. Traditionally Family is invited over Friends because of the whole Relations aspect. If you don’t invite that Uncle you haven't seen since you were 12 they might be forever upset that you didn't. Or Grandma/Grandad might be upset that you didn't invite Aunty so-n-so... Friends on the other hand would probably understand if they didn't get an invite to your special day because of the Family invites.
Lately i have noticed that there is a swing towards inviting the people that your see on a regular basis, the people that make you happy. Friends are becoming more and more popular as the main invites to the weddings.
So just some things to think about before sending out your invites for your big day. How many people can the Reception venue cater for? How much is it per/head for the meal and Drinks Package? And who do you really want at your wedding???
Feel free to comment below or shoot us an email in the Contact Page!!
Mark Brittain.
Director
Noosa Wedding Photography
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Sally & BJ's Wedding At Noosa
Hey guys, just thought I would post a few photos from a recent wedding I shot at Noosa. Let me know what you think!!
Locations to Shoot Wedding Photos at noosa.
Hey guys Mark here again, just some locations where to have your wedding at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.
Alexandra Headlands – The Bluff. Picture this - A 180 degree view of the ocean from the top of a towering headland with a cool breeze rolling in to chill your nerves. That could be you standing up top Alexandra Headland, especially around The Bluff. The HMAS Brisbane memorial - The peak of the headland is a popular place to get married - don't be surprised if you're scouting the area one weekend and come across a wedding yourself. The HMAS Brisbane memorial is a lovely place, just aboved the grassed area - it's as if it was made for that special day.
Mooloolaba – Mooloolaba Spit.
Mooloolaba is known worldwide - it's up there with Noosa whenever you mention the words 'Sunshine Coast'. So why not hold a wedding somewhere that will make everyone else utterly jealous? Mooloolaba is a great place to tie the knot, especially down by the Mooloolah River at the spit. On a beautiful day out it can get crowded down there with plenty of people enjoying the sun, but that will only add to the atmosphere. I've seen plenty of weddings happen down here and they don't seem to mind the extra 'guests' watching on.
Buddina – Point Cartwright Reserve and La Balsa Park
Say "I do" with views to die for at both Point Cartwright and nearby La Balsa Park in Buddina. Both spots are popular with locals and tourists, so why would a wedding be any different? The headland will give you almost 360 degrees from the ocean to the hinterland, while La Balsa Park has a perfect position right by the Mooloolah River. Both have easy access and you won't have to walk too far to the Point if you park in the carpark near the top of the headland.
Tanawha – Maroochy Botanical Gardens
To be found in the midsts of 82 hectares of forestry, the Maroochy Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful places you could hope to get married. The gardens boast plants native to east coast tropical Australia, as well as plenty of rock pools, lagoons, walking tracks, artworks, picnic areas and wildlife.
Cotton Tree - Cotton Tree Park
You can't go wrong with Cotton Tree - it's a popular spot for families and you could start yours here with a beautiful wedding ceremony. The park has plenty of jetties sticking out over the Maroochy River, offering great shots of the river as well as magnificent Mount Coolum in the background setting the scene for your dream wedding. Pick your own With the exception of certain parts of Noosa Main Beach, all Sunshine Coast beaches and parks are available for your special day. You have a choice of hundreds of locations in your own backyard - just get out there and search through the suburb you like more, anywhere between the hinterland and the beach, and decided which location takes your fancy. Noosa Tourism even has its own website dedicated to finding the location of your dreams here. For vital information about hosting a wedding in public check as well as a map detailing more popular spots check out out this page on Sunshine Coast Council's website.
Well that's all for now. Feel free to comment of shoot us an email.
Mark Brittain
Director
Noosa Wedding Photography
Alexandra Headlands – The Bluff. Picture this - A 180 degree view of the ocean from the top of a towering headland with a cool breeze rolling in to chill your nerves. That could be you standing up top Alexandra Headland, especially around The Bluff. The HMAS Brisbane memorial - The peak of the headland is a popular place to get married - don't be surprised if you're scouting the area one weekend and come across a wedding yourself. The HMAS Brisbane memorial is a lovely place, just aboved the grassed area - it's as if it was made for that special day.
Mooloolaba – Mooloolaba Spit.
Mooloolaba is known worldwide - it's up there with Noosa whenever you mention the words 'Sunshine Coast'. So why not hold a wedding somewhere that will make everyone else utterly jealous? Mooloolaba is a great place to tie the knot, especially down by the Mooloolah River at the spit. On a beautiful day out it can get crowded down there with plenty of people enjoying the sun, but that will only add to the atmosphere. I've seen plenty of weddings happen down here and they don't seem to mind the extra 'guests' watching on.
Buddina – Point Cartwright Reserve and La Balsa Park
Say "I do" with views to die for at both Point Cartwright and nearby La Balsa Park in Buddina. Both spots are popular with locals and tourists, so why would a wedding be any different? The headland will give you almost 360 degrees from the ocean to the hinterland, while La Balsa Park has a perfect position right by the Mooloolah River. Both have easy access and you won't have to walk too far to the Point if you park in the carpark near the top of the headland.
Tanawha – Maroochy Botanical Gardens
To be found in the midsts of 82 hectares of forestry, the Maroochy Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful places you could hope to get married. The gardens boast plants native to east coast tropical Australia, as well as plenty of rock pools, lagoons, walking tracks, artworks, picnic areas and wildlife.
Cotton Tree - Cotton Tree Park
You can't go wrong with Cotton Tree - it's a popular spot for families and you could start yours here with a beautiful wedding ceremony. The park has plenty of jetties sticking out over the Maroochy River, offering great shots of the river as well as magnificent Mount Coolum in the background setting the scene for your dream wedding. Pick your own With the exception of certain parts of Noosa Main Beach, all Sunshine Coast beaches and parks are available for your special day. You have a choice of hundreds of locations in your own backyard - just get out there and search through the suburb you like more, anywhere between the hinterland and the beach, and decided which location takes your fancy. Noosa Tourism even has its own website dedicated to finding the location of your dreams here. For vital information about hosting a wedding in public check as well as a map detailing more popular spots check out out this page on Sunshine Coast Council's website.
Well that's all for now. Feel free to comment of shoot us an email.
Mark Brittain
Director
Noosa Wedding Photography
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