Your Wedding, Your Way:
Inspiration Guide for YOUR Dream Day at Songbird Retreat
Hi there! We hope things are coming together bit by bit for you as you prepare for your most special day!
Planning a wedding can feel like juggling champagne flutes while riding a unicycle —equal parts thrilling and slightly wobbly.
That’s why we’ve gathered our favourite tips, wisdom from past Songbird couples, and a few thoughtful reminders into this little cheat sheet.
It’s not about doing everything—it’s about focusing on what really matters: ease, connection, and a celebration that feels deeply you.
Dean and Helen and Team
REAL WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS
RACHEL AND ADAM
Rachel and Adam’s recent fun summer wedding featured black and white with pastel florals, heart felt vows overlooking the lily pond, canapes on the cocktail lawn and Italian delights for dinner in the marquee. Their guests danced the night away with a sax and DJ combination under fairy lights.
BriDAL PARTY OR GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Songbird Retreat has partnered with a local couple to provide beautiful bridal party accommodation 7 minutes drive from the venue, which is perfect for group stays and for pre-wedding or post-wedding photography.
Boasting stunning clifftop ocean views and 4 bedrooms, (1 x king, 1 x queen, 2 x king singles, 1 x king single with single trundler and cot and 2 x single fold out mattresses for extra), 2 bath and powder rooms and large living and kitchen areas, this is a great option for you to consider.
Hosting your most cherished memories
SOME TOP SPOTS AT SONGBIRD RETREAT
Design-Your-Day Worksheet
Take a few quiet moments with a glass of wine, a cup of tea, or your partner and explore:
What moments matter most to us on the day? (e.g. private vows, speeches, dancing, family time)
What do we want our guests to feel? (e.g. relaxed, wowed, connected, enchanted)
What kind of setting feels most “us”? (e.g. elegant, natural, romantic, low-key)
Our 3 wedding priorities are:
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3.______________________________________________________________________A few must-have ideas we’re excited about:
