Kelli and Nicks Best Day Ever: Photo Showcase

Kelli and Nick’s Best Day Ever by Sunshine Coast Celebrant Amanda Jensen

Normally I don’t do blogs about the wedding days themselves – this is a first!

Reason being because frankly I don’t have enough time (but I currently have a couples weeks off from weddings and have been working on scripts and doing plenty of meetings, so I am ahead of myself).

FYI it took me two weeks to put this together and another four to post it.

I received an album from a photographer the other week, the last one for the year 2025. Asha Photography, Gympie based, to be exact, (awesome chick) and I was scratching my head trying to work out how to showcase these photos and explain all the things I did for this wedding

A blog?! Perfect.

This wedding was quite a serendipitous one with some really amazing changes that worked out for the best.

It all started when I received a phone call from Kelli – nothing to do with her wedding. Kelli was about to MC an event I was booked to sing at. Kelli was doing some research as any good MC would do to get some information about what was going to happen on the day and who the entertainment was going to be.

We hit it off instantly and automatically, probably my fault, got talking about weddings and how hers was coming up in October, and she wanted to pick my brain a bit more about what I offer, other than my music services.

Following that Kelli started to talk to me all about her “hot surfer guy”, Nick, who was her perfect match and that was the moment I knew I was going to be meeting him and we were planning this wedding together.

How is this serendipitious you might ask? Well, I never ended up doing the event – it was canceled due to its being held the weekend of Cyclone Alfred – what a pain he was (that’s a whole other story)

The Wedding

Let’s fast forward to the day before the wedding because I don’t need to fill you in on the in-between and planning, I will just explain things as I go.

We meet for a rehearsal, which was great because there was a bridal party of 10. The plan was to get married on Mooloolaba Beach, then there was the worry of it being

The first weekend of school holidays in the Sunshine Coast
The wind was being extra windy
The logistic of the guest being able to find the right spot

So we used planned B which turned out to be the best choice ever!

The ceremony and reception were held at The Maroochy Surf Club.

We didn’t have to worry about the crowds, the wind or the guests getting lost.

One thing we couldn’t have ever guessed is there was a nipper’s event on the beach a once in a 6 month event, so I was told. See photo – best decision ever to move it inside.

Although they had their hearts set on the sand between their toes for the ceremony which didn’t happen they certainly made the most of the beach for their couple and bridal photos.

The Highlights

I got to do a duo 🎵

Quiet often with weddings I get asked to learn a songs which is included in my package (see my four-in- one package to read what’s included)

I was asked if a very special family member, Penny, would be able to sing a song with me and if I would learn it. Yes, Yes, YES! This was so exciting for me – learning a new song and have someone else sing it. I took care of the guitar and the backing vocals.

Well, it went off with a bang as the recessional song for the ceremony, the only down fall – Kelli told me afterwards was no one recorded it!

The Flowers were sensational

I walk into the room and said “OMG is this real”!? And it certainly was. Kelli had asked me to wear a dress that she saw on my website which was going to compliment the flowers and the bridesmaids perfectly – don’t ever be afraid to ask me to wear a particular dress, its welcomed!

The set up was by Splash Events and they took care of the flowers as well.

I stayed all night for the party

When you book me as your Sunshine Coast Celebrant and use my four in one package I am there until the end – the last woman standing (in more than one way)

It was this night during the dance floor that Asha – Gympie photography brought to my attention that I have a very serious face when I DJ. She whipped her camera out and we had the biggest laugh at how seriously I looked – like I was about to perform open heart surgery, instead it was working out what song was going to work next.

Since that day I have been sure to work on my DJ face, I already have worked out what my celebrant and singing face look like (sorry about that) but this one I can improve.

Vendors for the day that brought it all together

Stylist : Splash Events

Splash Events based in Coolum Beach provide a wide range of services to bring wedding visions to life. They focus on seamless execution and attention to detail. These guys are wedding and event specialists on the Sunshine Coast, offering styling, planning and decor, furniture hire a flowers.

Venue: Maroochy Surf club

Maroochy Surf Club offer stunning beach front weddings with panoramic ocean views from the Black Swan functions room.

This venue is ideal for a ceremony and reception. It also has the ability to cater for intimate gatherings and up to 150 + guests, featuring customisable packages, in-house catering, experienced staff, and some top quality photos spot near by, and of course one of the most stunning beaches as the perfect Sunshine Coast backdrop for your special day.

Photography: Asha Photography

Asha is one of those photographers who just gets it. Based in Gympie, she has a beautiful way of blending into the day while still capturing all the moments – the big emotions, the little ones and everything in between. She is calm, easy to be around, and make couples feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Asha takes the kind of photos you’ll treasure forever.