The reception will be held at my Mum and Dad's amazing new house on Smiths Lake. (Which they are endeavoring to finish before 29th Oct!)
Drinks on arrival from 4.30pm canapes from 5pm. Dinner will be served at 7pm followed by speeches around 8pm, desert and dancing into the evening.
Address: 129 Dogwood Rd, Bungwahl, 2423
Buses will drop guests back to Treachery Camp. If you're driving there will be parking available near the lake at the end of Dogwood Rd.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Gifts
The best gift anyone could give us is to come celebrate with us on our wedding day. However we understand that sometimes life makes that impossible.
If you would like to give us a wedding gift or contribute to our honeymoon fund then log on to "Not Another Toaster" gift registry for ideas.
If you would like to give us a wedding gift or contribute to our honeymoon fund then log on to "Not Another Toaster" gift registry for ideas.
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Dress Code
Formal... with flip flops, wedges and flare!
NO high heels please! The ceremony is on a grassed area and the reception's at my mum's house...if you trash her new floors with your high heels she will kill you!
NO high heels please! The ceremony is on a grassed area and the reception's at my mum's house...if you trash her new floors with your high heels she will kill you!
Ceremony
The ceremony will be held at Treachery Camp on this magical spot looking out towards Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse.
Seal Rocks, 2423
(see Travel link for directions from Sydney)
Time: 3-3.30pm
Parking available around the camp site, get directions from the office on arrival.
Please note this will be a standing event, some chairs will be provided for the oldies (over 80's).
Please hang around for a quick drink after the ceremony.
The wedding bus will depart from 4.30pm.
Address:
166 Thomas RdSeal Rocks, 2423
(see Travel link for directions from Sydney)
Time: 3-3.30pm
Parking available around the camp site, get directions from the office on arrival.
Please note this will be a standing event, some chairs will be provided for the oldies (over 80's).
Please hang around for a quick drink after the ceremony.
The wedding bus will depart from 4.30pm.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wedding Party Profiles
Tristam Derbyshire (Best Man)
As the smart ones among you will have noticed I am a relation of Oliver's. I am his fatter, balder and most importantly older brother. Olly and I have know each other for a while now and even though I now live on the other side of the world I feel we have become closer in the last few years through the medium of Skype and the fact my wife Lisa and I have made him an Uncle, a role he relishes. I would go on but I've got a speech to write and I don't want to waste any material. Looking forward to meeting you all in October!
Natalie Decorte (Maid of Honour)
Sally and I met twenty-something years ago on our first day of kindergarten and became instant
friends. I have many fond memories of our childhood together: Sal jumping on the trampoline and
spraying Coke out of her nose; me tangling the curler in her hair and Graham having to cut it out
(along with a good chunk of hair); the two of us singing “A-S-S-H-O-L-E, everybody!” at the top of our
lungs...
These days as ‘grown ups’ we’re far more civilised and regularly catch up over coffee and a bottle
(or two) of wine. Weekends at Borough market sampling the delicious food, wine tours, curry nights,
red wine spills... Do you see a pattern here?
In all seriousness though, Sally is one of the best friends a person could ask for – she is generous,
loyal, always good for a laugh – and I am thoroughly looking forward to being a part of her and Olly’s
big day.
Nikki McColl (Bridesmaid)
As the smart ones among you will have noticed I am a relation of Oliver's. I am his fatter, balder and most importantly older brother. Olly and I have know each other for a while now and even though I now live on the other side of the world I feel we have become closer in the last few years through the medium of Skype and the fact my wife Lisa and I have made him an Uncle, a role he relishes. I would go on but I've got a speech to write and I don't want to waste any material. Looking forward to meeting you all in October!
Natalie Decorte (Maid of Honour)
Sal and I met on the ballet eisteddfod circuit, about 15 years ago now. Coming from rival ballet schools, I can't say we were immediate friends- our paths mostly crossing amid fierce competition, but I think we managed to be civil to each other at least. We became closer friends at the Australian ballet school, where we must have made a pact to follow each other between London, Sydney and Melbourne,( back & forth several times), and have been hanging out ever since. I can always count on Sal for a good laugh, a cheeky wine, a yummy home cooked meal or crazy night out. Sal is a loyal friend I am so lucky to have, and am so looking forward to being a part of what is going to be an awesome wedding!!!
Cassi Waddy (Bridesmaid)
Cassi Waddy (Bridesmaid)
Sally and I met twenty-something years ago on our first day of kindergarten and became instant
friends. I have many fond memories of our childhood together: Sal jumping on the trampoline and
spraying Coke out of her nose; me tangling the curler in her hair and Graham having to cut it out
(along with a good chunk of hair); the two of us singing “A-S-S-H-O-L-E, everybody!” at the top of our
lungs...
These days as ‘grown ups’ we’re far more civilised and regularly catch up over coffee and a bottle
(or two) of wine. Weekends at Borough market sampling the delicious food, wine tours, curry nights,
red wine spills... Do you see a pattern here?
In all seriousness though, Sally is one of the best friends a person could ask for – she is generous,
loyal, always good for a laugh – and I am thoroughly looking forward to being a part of her and Olly’s
big day.
Nikki McColl (Bridesmaid)
Sal and I have been friends since we met at ballet school over 15 years ago. Our love of fast food and chocolate bonded us pretty quickly and when we gave up school to dance full time we were inseparable. We travelled to and from ballet together 6 days a week, we spent all day (and night!) at ballet together, and any spare time we had we would spend together too, going to the movies or round to each others house. We never ran out of things to talk about and we always laughed our way through many situations. We travelled overseas as part of a big ballet tour when we were 17 and had some very funny moments which I will cherish forever….
Why are we still friends?
Well Sal has the most wicked sense of humour ever. She can make you laugh at yourself, but she is always there for you if you need a cry too. She cooks an awesome curry and loves a chat. She is the most supportive, amazing and loyal friend, and despite many years living apart our friendship has always remained strong simply because she is so good at staying in touch and she is so important to me. She is clever, talented, witty and just beautiful inside and out, why wouldn’t we still be friends?!
Richard Flynn (Groomsmen)
I'm one of Olly's rugby mates.
Richard Flynn (Groomsmen)
I'm one of Olly's rugby mates.
I first met Olly in April 2005 at my first Old Blues RFC black tie dinner, and I disliked him immediately. It only took around 24 hours however for my opinion of him to change, and six years on, I'm pretty proud to call him 'an acquaintance'.
Without getting too weepy, the man OD is one of the most committed mates you could ask for; he always makes time for his friends and is without doubt the most dependable of men. This is partly a result of his amusingly freakish OCD, but mainly because he is a massive LAD.
I have been on many tours and holidays with Ol, and I can only hope that our trip to Seal Rocks doesn't go the way of Riga 2006. But of course, those days were pre-Sally, so if you would like to learn more, see me at the bar after the wedding.
Simon Day (Groomsmen)
I have known OD since his very first days at University and it's fair to say a mutual love of Arsenal Football Club has kept us friends ever since....although he's not a bad bloke either. And Sally had the privilege (I'm pretty sure that's how she'd describe it) of living with myself and Ollie for nearly a year in London.... amazingly she's still been a great friend to me since. They're both fantastic people and we've had a lot of fun times together over the last few years often with one or both of them repeatedly leading me astray and insisting on just one more drink! Some of my favourtie memories include a trip to Spain to the Benacissim festival and a trip to Paris with Ollie to follow the Arsenal which although we lost still culminated in the best walk home ever....No 1 is Perry Groves! Looking forward to celebrating with them and all their family and friends out in Oz.
Evan Derbyshire (Ring bearer)
Evan is Tristam's son, therefore Oliver's (and soon to be Sally's) nephew.
Evan will be the youngest of the bridal party at four years old. Hopefully he will behave himself!!!
Evan has gotten to know Olly and Sally well through their visits to Adelaide and weekly Skype chats. Well, when Olly can drag his sorry self out of bed on a weekend morning they speak!
He is very excited to see Oliver and Naughty Sally again and happy to be part of the wedding.
Simon Day (Groomsmen)
I have known OD since his very first days at University and it's fair to say a mutual love of Arsenal Football Club has kept us friends ever since....although he's not a bad bloke either. And Sally had the privilege (I'm pretty sure that's how she'd describe it) of living with myself and Ollie for nearly a year in London.... amazingly she's still been a great friend to me since. They're both fantastic people and we've had a lot of fun times together over the last few years often with one or both of them repeatedly leading me astray and insisting on just one more drink! Some of my favourtie memories include a trip to Spain to the Benacissim festival and a trip to Paris with Ollie to follow the Arsenal which although we lost still culminated in the best walk home ever....No 1 is Perry Groves! Looking forward to celebrating with them and all their family and friends out in Oz.
Evan Derbyshire (Ring bearer)
Evan is Tristam's son, therefore Oliver's (and soon to be Sally's) nephew.
Evan will be the youngest of the bridal party at four years old. Hopefully he will behave himself!!!
Evan has gotten to know Olly and Sally well through their visits to Adelaide and weekly Skype chats. Well, when Olly can drag his sorry self out of bed on a weekend morning they speak!
He is very excited to see Oliver and Naughty Sally again and happy to be part of the wedding.
Dietary Requirements
They will be a variety of different food options hopefully catering for everyone's needs... especially those of my future husband! Some foods will be avoiding seafood and mushrooms and some will not. Please let us know if you too have any special dietary needs!
Children
Are very welcome at both the ceremony and the reception.
However no catering arrangements have been made. We request that you provide food, drink, toys, blankets etc.
How to get there?
Travel info.
Firstly getting to Australia – We have our very own personal travel agent who will look after all wedding guests and will endeavor to get us to Australia the cheapest, quickest and safest way. Get in contact with Alex on Alexander.Blunt@rtwexperts.co.uk
Sydney is the closest international airport to Seal Rocks. Newcastle is the closest national airport; however there are better transport links to Seal Rocks from Sydney.
http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/index.aspx - for internal flights around Australia.
If you can, I would suggest hiring a car, it’s an easy 3 and a half hour drive from Sydney up the north coast of NSW.
Get directions to 166 Thomas Rd, Seal Rocks, NSW, 2423
Get directions to 166 Thomas Rd, Seal Rocks, NSW, 2423
www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au - has a selection of all the major car hire places and is very reasonable.
Lots of people will be driving up from Sydney on the Friday 28th and Saturday 29th. So if you don’t mind hitching a ride with strangers let us know and we’ll organize some car pooling.
The bus to get is the Busways 151 Sydney to Taree via Newcastle and Forster. It leave Sydney (Bay 9, Eddy Av) 1.20pm daily and drops you off at the Bungwahl store where we will pick you up and take you to Treachery camp. The bus is 5 and a half hours and its easy and direct.
The bus back to Sydney leaves the Bungwahl store at 7.45am daily.
There will be a bus provided between Treachery camp and the reception at Dogwood rd on Saturday 29th. Also a bus back to Treachery camp after the reception.
Things to do?
While you’re in Sydney
Sydney speaks for itself! Best tips on this amazing city go to;
Food is incredible in Sydney. Some of my personal recommendations;
Billy Kwong
355 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
(02) 9332 3300
You can’t book. Need to turn up at 6pm or 8-8.30pm and wait for a table – totally worth it!
Jugemu & Shimbashi
246 Military Rd, Neutral Bay 2089 NSW
(02) 9904 3011
Excellent coffee at Mecca.
Lots of nice places around Manly beach, it's nice to have a drink at Wharf Bar or the Bavarian Bier Cafe.
Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point – cool not too expensive and funky
Bootleg in Potts Point too across the road from Jimmy Liks
Miss G’s – a new cool place in Victoria St potts point
Sepia – high end expensive, Sussex st Sydney
Marque - 4/5 355 Crown Street Surry Hills, +61 2 9332 2225
Quay - Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney,+61 2 9251 5600
Tetsuya's - 529 KENT STREET,+61 2 9267 2900
Marque - 4/5 355 Crown Street Surry Hills, +61 2 9332 2225
Quay - Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney,+61 2 9251 5600
Tetsuya's - 529 KENT STREET,+61 2 9267 2900
From Sydney to Seal Rocks
If you’re driving up and have the time you must stop off at the Hunter wineries. Otherwise there are very reasonable day trips from Sydney.
Seal Rocks and the Great Lakes
145 kilometers of pristine coast line, inland waterways, national parks and state forest the great lakes area is a true natural paradise… and why I sometimes miss home!
Enjoy the beaches around Treachery Camp – Treachery beach, Lighthouse beach, No 1 and Boat beach.
Otherwise some of my other favourites – Celito beach, Elizabeth beach, Boomerang beach and Blueys beach.
Sandbar golf course – 3434 The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms Ph. (02) 6554 4095
Buddha by the beach - http://www.mobysretreat.com.au/dining/index.php
Great Lakes Bike and Board hire – Ph. 0411 568022
Dolphin & Whale watch – www.amaroocruises.com.au
The Great Lakes Winery – www.greatlakeswines.com.au
Day trip to Port Macquarie
Day trip through The Manning Valley
Bundy’s Paintball – www.bundyspaintball.com.au
Action Divers – Ph. (02) 6555 4053. Ocean Quest Deep Sea Fishing Charters – Ph. 0427777139. Forster/ Tuncurry
The Big Buzz fun park – www.bigbuzz.com.au
Wedding Itinerary
Sally arrives in Sydney Monday 10th October
Olly arrives in Sydney Saturday 22nd October
Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd October – Sydney Stag and Hens weekend!
Saturday night the girls will gather at Jimmy Liks for dinner and cocktails. The boys will head to the Oaks pub for pizza and beer. We'll all meet up to sing along and dance at the Piano bar with the Piano man. (where Sally and Olly met… back in April 2007!)
Saturday night the girls will gather at Jimmy Liks for dinner and cocktails. The boys will head to the Oaks pub for pizza and beer. We'll all meet up to sing along and dance at the Piano bar with the Piano man. (where Sally and Olly met… back in April 2007!)
http://www.hotelcremorne.com.au/articles/Minskys/6
Sunday we'll relax in a pub somewhere and watch the Rugby world cup final.
Sunday we'll relax in a pub somewhere and watch the Rugby world cup final.
Thursday 27th October – A day of Kayaking/catamaraning/body boarding and sun bathing on Celito Beach. Meeting @ frothy coffee, Smiths Lake
Friday 28th October (SURF SCHOOL!) – Surf School will commence from 9am - 4pm. Buses pick up and drop off from Treachery Camp. The day includes, board, wetsuit, rash vest hire and a BBQ lunch on the beach for $89pp. Bring it on!
Myself, Bridesmaids and Mothers will be having a beauty day at the local salon in Smiths Lake.
Myself, Bridesmaids and Mothers will be having a beauty day at the local salon in Smiths Lake.
Friday evening will be a casual BBQ at the Seal Rocks cabins. BYO meat and booze, some salads and bread provided.
Tim's on Treach will be selling meals this evening as well.
Tim's on Treach will be selling meals this evening as well.
Saturday 29th October – WEDDING DAY!
Sunday 30th October – Brunch fry up at Seal Rocks lodge. We'll get the BBQ cracking, please BYO bacon and eggs. Other food will be available to buy from Tim's on Treach (food van).
Monday 31st October (Chillax) - Beach Day
Monday 31st October (Chillax) - Beach Day
Tuesday 1st November – Tristam Derbyshire’s (Olly’s brother) birthday. Dinner at Anna and Grahams will all the family!
Saturday 5th November - Fly back to London.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Where to stay?
Accommodation is free for all guests on the Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th at Treachery Camp, Seal Rocks.
If you want to stay longer you need to book through the Treachery camp office, details on website – booking is essential.
Olly and I will be there from Monday 24th October – Friday 4th November so feel free to hang out, they’ll be lots to do and the beaches are beautiful.
Facilities are simple but clean, think of it as glorified camping!
Beach Lodge guests will be sleeping in bunk beds,(max 4 people per room)sharing essential. Pillows and pillowcases are supplied. Own linen and blankets required if you’re traveling from Sydney. Treachery Camp will provide linen for national and international guests. Please bring your own beach and bath towels!
Beach Lodge guests have access to the fully equipped camp kitchen and the main amenities block. Hot showers are coin operated and coins are available from the office.
We encourage you to bring your own tent, camping will ensure you have your own privacy. You will still have access to Beach lodge kitchen. Please let us know with your rsvp if you are bringing your own tent.
We encourage you to bring your own tent, camping will ensure you have your own privacy. You will still have access to Beach lodge kitchen. Please let us know with your rsvp if you are bringing your own tent.
Surfside cabins have been allocated to young families and over 50’s. Self-contained fully equipped, some with en suites.
ALL Olly’s family will be in the Log Cabins for the 2 weeks.
If glorified camping isn’t your thing here are some alternate accommodation options close to Seal Rocks.
http://www.sealrockshouse.com.au - Luxury accommodation a short distance from Treachery Camp.
http://www.mobysretreat.com.au/index.php - Mobys retreat is a short drive away.
http://www.mobysretreat.com.au/index.php - Mobys retreat is a short drive away.
Pepper Tree Cottage Bed and Breakfast – Short drive away
Email, pepper_tree@bigpond.com
Ph, (02) 65509451 or 0407453273
http://www.sealrocksholidaypark.com.au/ - Another camp site with log cabins etc, very similar to Treachery Camp. You drive past it on your way into Seal Rocks.
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