Post by prinia on Dec 26, 2007 16:14:52 GMT 10
Case of fun at any price
LIZ McKINNON
24Dec07
A DESIGNER diamond ring, 1500 imported Colombian roses, professional salsa dancers and Guy Sebastian crooning in the background were the must-have ingredients for Townsville's wedding of the year.
Construction giant Michael Case and his bride Siobhan weren't sparing a cent for this five-star affair, which is believed to have topped a six-figure price tag.
The couple were married at the weekend in front of more than 60 family, friends and work colleagues in a ceremony that would rival any had by an A-list celebrity.
From the roses flown in from Colombia, thousands of fairy lights strewn around the reception, a giant five-tier lush cake, and more than $400 spent on each table centrepiece, it was all a dream affair for bride Siobhan.
"It was amazing," she said.
"I was nearly in tears all day. It was just a dream."
The event was planned to coincide with Michael's 44th birthday.
The couple had kept the Australian Idol singer-songwriter's inclusion in the wedding a secret for the past few months, not even telling their shocked wedding planner.
The Jupiters Casino wedding reception had been pumping with loud drumming music when suddenly the lights went out, the music stopped and Guy made his unexpected appearance.
He sang Climb Every Mountain in the darkness as the wedding party walked into the room, then broke into the couple's favourite song Angels Brought Me Here.
"I don't think there was a dry eye in the house," Siobhan said.
"He even did this beautiful rendition of Happy Birthday for Michael. It was just amazing."
Siobhan said she and Michael had met at the time when Guy won Australian Idol and it had always been their plan to have him play at their wedding when they could afford it.
The couple eloped in 2005 and always planned to have a formal wedding in Townsville involving the singer.
Siobhan said booking Guy and keeping it a secret had been worth every cent as he spent more than 90 minutes performing, before leaving the stage to mingle with guests.
"We wanted this to be a fun event and one our workers could use as an end-of-year Christmas celebration," Siobhan said.
"It was really nice to share this with everyone."
Siobhan prepared for the event with the help of internationally acclaimed makeup and fashion guru Richard De Chazal.
The former Mount Isa man who transformed stars such as J Lo and Christina Aguilera lent his own dangling diamond earrings and fitted jewels into her hair. She said the transformation was out of this world.
"It was magical. I can't put it into words. It was just something out of this world," Siobhan said. The couple are preparing to stay at home this Christmas with their family instead of heading on a honeymoon.
"It's a wonderful finish to the year and an even better beginning for 2008," Michael said.
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LIZ McKINNON
24Dec07
A DESIGNER diamond ring, 1500 imported Colombian roses, professional salsa dancers and Guy Sebastian crooning in the background were the must-have ingredients for Townsville's wedding of the year.
Construction giant Michael Case and his bride Siobhan weren't sparing a cent for this five-star affair, which is believed to have topped a six-figure price tag.
The couple were married at the weekend in front of more than 60 family, friends and work colleagues in a ceremony that would rival any had by an A-list celebrity.
From the roses flown in from Colombia, thousands of fairy lights strewn around the reception, a giant five-tier lush cake, and more than $400 spent on each table centrepiece, it was all a dream affair for bride Siobhan.
"It was amazing," she said.
"I was nearly in tears all day. It was just a dream."
The event was planned to coincide with Michael's 44th birthday.
The couple had kept the Australian Idol singer-songwriter's inclusion in the wedding a secret for the past few months, not even telling their shocked wedding planner.
The Jupiters Casino wedding reception had been pumping with loud drumming music when suddenly the lights went out, the music stopped and Guy made his unexpected appearance.
He sang Climb Every Mountain in the darkness as the wedding party walked into the room, then broke into the couple's favourite song Angels Brought Me Here.
"I don't think there was a dry eye in the house," Siobhan said.
"He even did this beautiful rendition of Happy Birthday for Michael. It was just amazing."
Siobhan said she and Michael had met at the time when Guy won Australian Idol and it had always been their plan to have him play at their wedding when they could afford it.
The couple eloped in 2005 and always planned to have a formal wedding in Townsville involving the singer.
Siobhan said booking Guy and keeping it a secret had been worth every cent as he spent more than 90 minutes performing, before leaving the stage to mingle with guests.
"We wanted this to be a fun event and one our workers could use as an end-of-year Christmas celebration," Siobhan said.
"It was really nice to share this with everyone."
Siobhan prepared for the event with the help of internationally acclaimed makeup and fashion guru Richard De Chazal.
The former Mount Isa man who transformed stars such as J Lo and Christina Aguilera lent his own dangling diamond earrings and fitted jewels into her hair. She said the transformation was out of this world.
"It was magical. I can't put it into words. It was just something out of this world," Siobhan said. The couple are preparing to stay at home this Christmas with their family instead of heading on a honeymoon.
"It's a wonderful finish to the year and an even better beginning for 2008," Michael said.
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