Tripti and Paul

Tripti and Paul wanted a unique celebration for their wedding day, and certainly managed to achieve their vision of individuality and an eclectic flavour with a day full of surprises for everyone.

Photography by Melissa Jean Photography

Tripti and Paul met in Noosa 10 years prior to their proposal – which unfolded over a bottle of Krug champagne in a quaint bistro in Tripti’s hometown of Regensburg in France. Although residing in France, Germany, Monaco and Italy for an extensive period of time, Tripti and Paul were living in Noosa on and off for close to 20 years and chose Noosa as the ideal location to celebrate their commitment to each other. “Noosa National Park is my favourite spot in the whole world.  It is simply breathtaking and we both feel a strong homely connection to the area.” said Tripti.

The National Park’s scenic views and the amazing landscape set the scene for the formalities and not too much was required to enhance the location where Tripti and Paul staged their wedding ceremony. In the main picnic area between two Australian Paper Bark trees, Tripti and Paul were pronounced man and wife.  Accompanying the nuptials was also an acceptance ceremony which was designed to unite Paul, Tripti and Tripti’s son Pheonix (from a previous marriage) as one.

At the conclusion of the ceremony the first of many surprises that Tripti and Paul had organised arrived. “Firstly we arranged for all the guests to be transported to Noosa Sound where they had champagne and canapés.  Then out of nowhere a large barge pulled up, and the guests were told to get on and enjoy an afternoon of eating, drinking and celebration while floating along the Noosa River, said Tripti”. The large barge actually belonged to Virgin tycoon, Richard Branson and had often been used to transport building materials and equipment to and from his island in the Noosa River. Later in the afternoon Tripti and Paul arrived in a quaint wooden boat with their bridal party and met the barge half way up the Noosa River. “All our guests were cheering and were so excited when we pulled up – it was so much fun,” recalled Tripti.

Tripti and Paul had organised two stages of their wedding celebrations, and with the assistance of wedding planner Carly Laczko the surprises continued and the fun didn’t stop there.  At sunset the barge made its way back to Noosa Sound where the second stage of the celebration took place at Parque Mexico Restaurant in Quamby Place. The restaurant which boasts an authentic Mexican theme, enabled the festivities to continue and more guests arrived to share the day with the couple. An exotic feast of food was on display and guests took the opportunity to experience an evening featuring individual and unique catering.

Tripti was honoured when her father and his wife flew in from El Salvador.  A very special memory that Tripti has of her wedding day is her father’s heartfelt speech. “My father spoke of how incredibly difficult it is to describe how much a father loves his firstborn.  I was overwhelmed, and understanding his pride and love for me has now empowered me beyond belief,” she said.

Tripti’s close friends and two bridesmaids travelled from Bali and London to be by her side on her special day, and together with 60 family and friends, Tripti and Paul shared with them all their love for each other and the beautiful landscape of Noosa.

Tripti and Paul decided on Melissa Wilbraham of Melissa Jean Photography to photograph their special day. “We knew instantly that Melissa was the right photographer for us and she just beams with this intrinsic motivation that underpins her passion for photography,” said Tripti.

“Our wedding was a tad ‘outside the square’, so we needed a professional photographer with artistic flair that would not only understand the concept, but form a seamless role in creating it. Melissa Jean was able to do exactly that,  and in hindsight has exceeded our expectations in every way.”