Vintage Luxe at Jonah’s
Jonah’s, whale Beach
It was old-school movie star glam for this mind-blowing production at Northern Beaches stunner, Jonah’s at Whale Beach. The dress was next-level couture by J’ATON, the details: caviar, custom-carved ice sculptures, antique silver serveware and Bollinger (of course!).This epic wedding production was the finest showcase of the Honey Lane way: your bring your unique taste and Honey Lane’s creative team will weave together a creative production designed especially for you… The gorgeous bride, Courtney, answered some questions about her incredible wedding journey…
Describe the vibe you wanted to create for your day?
We wanted to have an intimate wedding. Originally, we had a guest list of about 20 people, but it quickly grew! Above all, we wanted the day to be authentic and full of energy.
It was important that all of the details and styling reflected who we are as a couple.
What made you decide on hiring a wedding stylist/coordinator for your wedding?
We had a good idea of what we wanted the day to look and feel like, but we knew that we wouldn’t be able to execute it to the standard we wanted without a planner. We didn’t know where to start in terms of looking for vendors who would be the kind of people who could match our energy on the day. We knew a planner would be able to recommend the very best people in the business who are not only amazing at what they do but also great people to have around. As an example, we were so happy with Honey Lane’s recommendation to book Alex Marks as our photographer. He’s a legend!
We also thought that it would be a far less stressful experience both in the planning stage and on the day to have a professional on board. We wanted the day to run smoothly and to be able to enjoy it!
We had seen that Honey Lane had done beautiful weddings in the past and we knew they would be able to create something special for us.
We are glad we?
Went with Honey Lane! The team went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special. The attention to detail was absolutely amazing. We felt so well looked after during the whole process and knew from the very beginning that we were in good hands. This made the whole planning process enjoyable. It was so much fun to collaborate with the team on the planning and styling. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and it definitely would not have been the same without Honey Lane.
Favourite moment from your day?
The dance floor went off! The White Tree was absolutely incredible and kept the vibes up all night. Nick’s favourite moment was seeing Courtney for the first time at the ceremony.
Words of advice – anything you’d like to share with future couples?
Do what makes you happy! At the end of the day it’s your wedding so make decisions based on what you will enjoy. Try not to get swept up in what is trendy and instead – as cliché as it sounds – stay true to yourself. It is a bit overwhelming to have so many choices but that’s the great thing about having a planner. They get to know you as a couple really tailor all of their suggestions to what suits you both in terms of styling and planning.
tell us about ‘that’ dress?
J’Aton Couture designed a stunning corseted silk gown for me, complete with a detachable cape and gloves adorned with bows. It was a classic silhouette with a bit of a twist! The wedding dress of my dreams.
What did you love about your venue?
We loved everything about Jonah’s. It’s iconic. We fell in love with the views of Whale Beach and the intimate and classic vibe of the venue. The restaurant’s food and wine was absolutely incredible. The staff at Jonah’s are also excellent. They went above and beyond to ensure that we and our guests had the best experience before, during and after the wedding. It was also wonderful to be able to book all the hotel rooms and stay on site for the weekend. The location was perfect – it felt like we were on a holiday even though we weren’t too far from the Sydney CBD.
a parting thought for your honey lane team?
Honey Lane exceeded our (high) expectations by a longshot. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have Honey Lane plan our wedding. The team were so wonderful to deal with and went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect. Nothing was too big a task! Everyone on the team has incredible
attention to detail and the ability to execute their ideas to the highest standard. They are the best in the business!
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