HAYLEY + DAVID

Hayley and David met through work, where David was a consultant. The project team thought they were a good match and introduced them – they were right, as Hayley and David hit it off straight away. Time flew by until the moment of the proposal, which happened in October 2017 on Phi Phi Island sitting by the pool and sipping cocktails.

Hayley and David wanted a relaxed celebration that captured who they were. There were a few setbacks over the years, including Covid, so the couple got to the point where they just dived in. So, in December 2022 they booked the venue and had three months to plan the wedding, and that was the best way to do it – the shorter planning timeframe meant they had to be organised and efficient. They were lucky that all their vendors were available and so helpful in the leadup.

Hayley and David’s 120-guest wedding was a daytime cocktail wedding, and the ceremony was on the rooftop of Sailor’s Rest at 11 am with the reception until 5:30, so the styling had to be complimentary to the schedule. The venue itself was stunning on its own and very light and bright, reminding of the deep colours of autumn.

Being a cocktail wedding, this was new for many of the family members, so it was important they were well fed.  Many of them came from Melbourne by bus, so the couple organised picnic boxes for the journey and a grazing table kicked off post ceremony, with canapes flowing all through day. All of their guests raved about the food.

Hayley and David are also big on music and had a mix of traditional Italian music and an acoustic duo playing throughout the day. The dance floor was full for most of the day, and even people outside on the grassy area adjacent to the venue were dancing!