Kate and Mark dance night away at rustic restaurant wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

When it came to their rustic restaurant wedding, Kate and Mark wanted to steer clear of formality.

“We didn’t want a cookie cutter formal wedding,” Kate, 57, explains. “We wanted it to be a really relaxed and happy event.”

Kate and Mark, 53, met online five years ago and love quickly blossomed.

They chose beachside venue Babalou in Kingscliff, New South Wales for their rustic-themed celebrations on October 5, 2018.

A mini-holiday for guests was one of the benefits of the venue choice, the bride says.

“Many of our guests hadn’t visited Kingscliff before and just fell in love with that special part of the world,” Kate says.

A rocking DJ made sure the dance floor was on fire all night and a photobooth kept the laughs coming.

“We had a great night with our precious family and friends,” Kate says. “We loved our day so much and I don’t think we could have improved on it.”

Photos courtesy of VJA Photography.

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Kate chose an elegant off-the-shoulder gown for her big day.

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“I think the fun factor and the love in the room was felt by everyone. Our family and friends are still raving about it,” Kate says of their spring wedding.

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Rustic styling met with beach chic at Kate and Mark’s laid-back celebrations.

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Tags & Categories

Location: Far North Coast / Byron Bay / Lismore

Styles: Modern

Setting: Restaurant / Bar

Colours:

Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: The Vintage Fudge Co

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Lovisa

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Sheike

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Carvela , David Jones

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Novo

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Lovisa

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Sheike

Celebrant Celebrant: Vicki Pilgrim

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Gold Coast DJ Entertainment

Entertainment Entertainment: Gold Coast DJ Entertainment

Flowergirl Dress Flowergirl Dress: David Jones

Flowers Flowers: Enchanting Love Special Events

Gift Registry Gift Registry: Wishing Well

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Van Heusen

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Windsor Smith

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Van Heusen

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Windsor Smith

Hair Hair: Foxs Lane Styling

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Peppers Resort Kingscliff

Invitations Invitations: Vistaprint

Makeup Makeup: Foxs Lane Styling

Photographer Photographer: VJA Photography

Rings Rings: Hatton Garden Jewellers

Venue Venue: Babalou Weddings & Events

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Enchanting Love Special Events

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Peppers Resort Kingscliff

Photos courtesy of VJA Photography.