Have your next event With Style!
Originally Published by Matters Magazine Envisioning a Perfectly Planned Event Tailored to You? Discover Stress-Free, Bespoke Event Planning With Style The festive season is upon us, and with Christmas, family gatherings, weddings, and summer holiday events on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to start planning. Whether you dream of a sun-soaked Christmas party on the Sunshine Coast or an intimate summer wedding surrounded by loved ones, With Style is here to make your event unforgettable. Led by Mary-Ellen Odijk and her expert team, With Style offers bespoke event planning and catering services that bring a touch of elegance and
CORPORATE RETREAT PLANNING GUIDE
SET YOUR INTENTION Before you book any venue, transport, or activity, you need to define the purpose and objectives of your retreat. What do you want to achieve with your team? Do you want to collaborate and create? Do you want to improve communication, creativity, problem-solving or trust? Do you want to learn stress-relieving techniques and improve morale? Knowing your goals will help you narrow down the options and align your activities with your desired outcomes. CONSIDER YOUR BUDGET Another important factor to consider is your budget. How much can you afford to spend on your retreat? This will affect
Make Vegan Bacon With Me!
Ingredients: 100 gm shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tbsp ex virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce 1 tsp maple syrup Instructions: Toss everything together. Place mushroom slices in one layer on baking paper lined trays. Place in a preheated oven at 200c. Turn or toss every five minutes until crisp. Cool on trays. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Ways to include parents and Grandparents in your Wedding
Including parents in your heterosexual or same sex Wedding is a great way to honor them, and show your appreciation for their love and support. Here are some ideas: Include them in the planning process: You can involve your parents in the wedding planning process by asking for their input and ideas. This can be a great way to bond and spend time together before the big day. If they’re creative, even better! Ask them to be part of the wedding party: If you are having a bridal party, you can ask your parents to be part of it. They
Luxury Wellness Retreats
The wellness industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by a growing awareness of the importance of health and wellbeing. High end clients are choosing to experience health-related activities in some of the World’s major cities in place of going to restaurants and bars. These luxury facilities are becoming a place for socialisation and reflection, especially since the Covid pandemic restrictions have eased. Some of the notable changes in the industry include offering a Holistic Approach, recognising that wellness is not just about physical health, but also about mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. This has led to a
Palmyra – a Private retreat in Noosa
Looking for a private property rental on the Sunshine Coast but can’t quite find what you are looking for? ‘With Style’ is excited to share with you a fabulous private retreat set in the Noosa Hinterland that truly is an outstanding property. Offering you everything you need for your special event. Palmyra, is an exclusive private property retreat that has everything all under one roof, making it the prime venue for hosting any event. With 25 acres of outstanding landscaped gardens, a 20 metre private pool, 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms – sleeping up to 15 people. Plus you have
2023 Colour Trends
Let’s talk about 2023 weddings and look at what fantastic colour schemes we are excited to be seeing in the coming months. We’re so excited to be planning Weddings and Events in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for 2023! Enquiries are even coming in for Weddings in 2024! Based in Noosa, we curate any event be it a baby shower, birthday party, corporate gala, retreat, Elopement, Wedding or a special family celebration. With Style provides celebration cakes and cookies, catering of picnics, dinner parties and buffets, and styling for Weddings and Events. We specialise in catering for all dietary
Paperless invites for your wedding – the way to move forward
The world we live in is very digital and it is no wonder that many wedding planning elements are moving this way. We are seeing many couples move forward into having a wedding website for all their guests to access the details of their special day. This is also linking invitations, with many couples moving away from traditional wedding invites and providing paperless invites.
Keeping up with the trends – Weddings 2022
So, here we are in January 2022 ready to start a fantastic new year full of exceptional weddings and celebrations in beautiful Noosa.
Wedding trends are forever changing and It’s great to see what the new weddings will be for each year.
Are you a trend follower?
Christmas Traditions
It’s crazy to think we are only a few weeks away until the good old Santa Claus will be upon us. Eating too many cookies and drinking far too much as he delivers presents to all you lovely people.
What I love about Christmas is all the different traditions that take place around the world.
Noosa – the all year round destination for your celebrations
With the current uncertainty that surrounds us at the moment, it’s hard to see light at the end of the tunnel. But I am always a firm believer that by having something to look forward to then this helps your focus, and this is why With Style are always here to help plan your celebration, today, tomorrow, next month or next year. Whether that’s a wedding, birthday celebration or just a special occasion, we can help with all your requirements. We are based in Noosa, the perfect destination to hold your special event., Yes, we may be biased, but it
DIY catering for your event
Got an event coming up and starting to panic about the whole idea of having to pull it all together? The thought of shopping, prepping and storing food for your event fills you with dredge. It’s time-consuming and exhausting! you then start to question, why did I ever think this was a good idea! Well, we are here to help relieve that stress and remind you why you’re having the special event. With Style will supply the delicious ingredients for your DIY dinner party or special occasion celebration so you can still feel like you provided delicious food for your
Who is With Style, Noosa, Sunshine Coast
With Style Weddings and Events by Mary-Ellen Odijk was first created in Sydney as a partner business to Hunny Bunny Cakes. My love of styling and weddings saw a need to complement my love of food, and I love being able to offer my customers the whole package. As we say – We Bake, We Create, We Style, We Plan! We moved the business to stunning Noosa on the Sunshine Coast 6 years ago, and I have never looked back. I love everything that Noosa has to offer. An all year round destination for weddings and events, a huge range
Caring for the carer – High Tea 22nd June 2021
Wow, what a past week it’s been, we were lucky enough to be able to cater for a High Tea event for a fantastic charity – Caring for Carers Australia before lockdown took place. This event took place on 22nd June 2021, seeing 160 guests welcomed by the charity organisers into Venue 114, a great place situated in Bokarina, Sunshine Coast. I had the pleasure of catering for this event and getting the opportunity to showcase my baked goods and savoury dishes. With lots of lovely dishes to choose from for Meat eaters, Vegetarians, Vegans, Diabetic, Gluten Free and
With Style’s ‘Palmyra Experience’ event
Last week, With Style hosted ‘Palmyra Experience’, opening the private property to fabulous local vendors who will share their professional experience with family, Wedding, corporate and Retreat guests. The feedback was overwhelming, with everyone in awe of the beauty and peacefulness of the environment. Enjoying styling by @simplystyleco and @withstyleau. Fabulous music by @samueljordan_music. A signature cocktail or mocktail made by @thebartendersnoosa and gluten free canapés by @withstyleau. A tour of the property and accommodation, was enjoyed by all. Getting the opportunity to see the potential of what this amazing venue can offer, this sparked lots of creativity amongst us
Real Wedding – K and V 20th May 2021
It was a magnificent clear cloudless May day in Noosa when K and V joined our team for their superb elopement wedding. K and V have been together for 15 years before they tied the knot, but now their special day was finally here. They were due to have a small intimate wedding the year before however Covid got in the way of this, so they flew to Noosa from Victoria and exchanged their vows together in secrecy on 20th May 2021. This delightful couple was a dream to work with, full of so much love and happiness. They made
Live streaming your wedding day
We live in a digital world, with our lives centred around social media and video calls. Video calls have become paramount over the recent months, allowing us to stay in touch with family and friends near or far. With digital communication being such a valuable part of our lives, why not use this within the wedding industry world. A few years ago we saw live-streaming weddings introduced into the wedding industry but this has now become very popular. Many couples opt for smaller, more intimate weddings but not forgetting those guests who are unable to attend. Live-streaming is a fabulous
A weekend wedding celebration
We have seen a real change within the wedding industry, with large weddings a thing of the past and small intimate weddings and elopements now taking centre stage- this is a wonderful trend we will be seeing for the future. This for us at With Style is perfect, as it’s our speciality… we love small intimate weddings and elopements and what we can offer each individual couple. Plus when you add Noosa as the location, then who can say ‘no’ to getting married in this fabulous place! However, another trend that we are seeing which is very exciting is creating
Sharing all the love this Mothers Day
With Mothers Day fast approaching, Sunday 9th May 2021 I am sure many of you are already starting to make plans with your loved ones to celebrate this wonderful day. I would love to know what your plans are for Mothers day, do you have a tradition? Or do you just celebrate in your own style? Mothers day is a lovely tradition where we get to celebrate our amazing mums. Showering them beautiful gifts and the day is purely devoted to them – yes that does mean it’s a day off for them. With all that housework etc should being
Personalised wedding packages in beautiful Noosa
WOW what a year it’s been, who would have thought that Covid could have created such an impact on our daily lives. It has been heartbreaking to see the whole world suffering with this awful virus but it does feel like things are slowly starting to resume back to normal activities, which is great news. Covid caused many disruptions to the wedding industry as you can imagine, with 1 in 3 weddings having to be cancelled. Couples had so many uncertainties about their wedding day and whether it would be even possible to actually celebrate their big day. One of
Event Catering: One Less Thing For You To Worry About
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With Style are professional caterers, catering many events across the gorgeous Sunshine Coast. We have built a strong reputation for being known as the experts in catering for dietary needs and offering many event catering styles, from DIY service to skilled wait staff serving your beloved guests their delectable canapes, or plated mains. By organising your event catering with ‘With Style’, you can be sure that it is one less thing for your event that you need to worry about. Mary-Ellen will ensure your guests and yourself enjoy a delicious, creative and bespoke menu. Our Ingredients Here at ‘With
Fresh Isn’t Always Best
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I love all the Sunshine Coast has to offer- sand, sea, sun, hinterland, waterfalls, rain- however when it comes to planning the perfect Wedding or event in this beautiful paradise, all those elements need to be expected, as this environment changes as quickly as toast burning! So when it comes to creating beautiful Wedding bouquets, styling a long table lunch, cake decoration, or putting together a photo booth backdrop…I always offer my clients a choice of fresh or artificial blooms and greenery. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another consideration is the availabilty of your chosen blooms…when you really want Dahlias out of season, artificial
Why do I need a wedding coordinator?
Before we get to the “why” you need a Wedding Coordinator, let’s chat about the “what”- What is a Wedding Coordinator? Well, your new best friend of course! Even the most organised Bride and Groom couples appreciate a helping hand on their big day. Imagine knowing that someone is keeping an eye on everything whilst you’re enjoying every moment you’ve waited months if not years for. My favourite story which always make me smile… I organised a beautiful Wedding for a young couple on the south coast of Sydney. They had planned to arrive at the reception by helicopter, however
Cake Tasting And Design For Sunshine Coast Cakes
What should you expect when you book a cake tasting and design appointment? Deliciousness of course! With Style offers cake tasting and design as part of our service, and you won’t go home disappointed. Choose three flavours from our ever-growing menu and relax with a tea or coffee as you savour. We’ll chat about flavours of cake and icing that work together, determine the style and size required for your special event, and discuss options for special dietary requirements. Our cake tasting and design service is available for Sunshine Coast cakes valued over $350. The appointment costs $50 which is
Where Do I Get My Inspiration From As A Wedding Stylist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a Sunshine Coast Wedding Stylist, I often have clients come to me for a consultation “just to get started”. They may have decided to DIY their Wedding, and are looking for ideas for the colour theme or furnishing textures. When I’m looking to update my own home furnishings, or to refresh a dying floral arrangement, I head out into the garden, or go for a walk around my neighbourhood, parklands or beaches. Have you seen my business cards? The colours of the Sunshine Coast sky and ocean! I take note of colour combinations and textures I am drawn to,
A Birthday, A Wedding, And A Reunion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elizabeth and Tony brought their families together from all over Australia on Friday at the Noosa RACV Resort. After 30 years together they had decided to seal their commitment to each other with a beautiful and relaxed ceremony performed by David Ayling. Melanie McNiven captured the emotional yet joyful moments and Danielle Rusko ensured Elizabeth looked radiant and beautiful. Roxy Rocket entertained the children, and the fabulous team at Noosa RACV provided the utmost in environment, food and beverages whilst Casey and Christy got everyone singing and dancing. Venue- Noosa RACV Resort Planning, coordination, styling, florals, cake- With Style Weddings
Floral Headpieces
We had some styling fun creating silk flower headpieces on the weekend! My beautiful daughter modelled an ombre pink peonie piece (her fav flower). Faux flowers are the perfect all-weather, all-season alternative to fresh flowers. What’s your favourite?
Elopement Packages By Married In A Moment
From a secretive, intimate wedding to a relaxed informal elopement marriage- Married In A Moment is a collaboration of Sunshine Coast creative professionals who design, legalize and capture your uniquely special ceremony. From 15 minute ‘quickies’ with just the two of you, to a ceremony with a gathering of family and friends before a picnic or sit down meal, we ensure your event will capture your style and personalities. The Sunshine Coast is arguably the hottest destination wedding location in Australia, with beach, hinterland and perfect weather. You may have already booked your reception in a local restaurant or function centre-
Midsummer Nights Dream Styled Shoot
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our gorgeous couple had eyes only for each other as they wandered through the pine trees in our woodland setting. Choosing a beautifully detailed gown and a modern suit, the look was completed with a romantic makeup palette and up-do. Miniature roses and jasmine interlocked the soft curls.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The ceremony took place within the arbour set upon the forest floor. Tiny wrens chirped, kangaroos looked on curiously from a distance, and as the sun glistened through the trees our couple were united as one.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our bride basked in the afterglow, gazing at her delicate bouquet of miniature roses, fern and
Dani + Daniel
Getting ready for the intimate gathering on a beautiful Southern Highland’s day has never been more fun! A bit of lippie, a pretty dress, and we’re off to gather all the goodies required to bring Dani and Daniel’s Wedding to life! Cake and cookies – check. Bouquets by Oatley House of Flowers – check. Gum tree branch for the cookie tree – check. Centrepieces – check! Just over an hour from the Sydney CBD is Briar’s Country Lodge, set on a pretty lake just out of Bowral. We dodge a brief shower as we hang floral decorations in the willow trees surrounding the lake, where the
With Style Hampers Launch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to popular demand we have added a selection of hampers to the With Style online shop. With Style Hampers are hand curated by our team and delivered directly to the door of the lucky recipient. Due to this personalised service, With Style Hampers are currently only available for delivery within Sydney and it’s greater suburbs. We have created our hampers with an emphasis on gift giving for special events such as kitchen teas, mother’s day, the arrival of a new baby and of course for the bride-to-be, the mother of the bride or the bridesmaids. In saying that, everyone
Marina + Adrian
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When Marina first approached me she had already booked a function centre and photographer, but was really struggling to bring together all the ideas and photos that she’d collected. She was undecided about having a beach or vintage theme, and was losing sleep about it all! She had been referred to us by a previous client, and even though she had almost a year to go before her wedding day, decided she needed help ASAP. We met together at Panorama House south of Sydney, and decided to utilise some of the suppliers whose products were included in her package. As
Inspiration Imagery: Silk Flowers
We love the versatility of our silk flowers. They look great, last forever and keep allergies at bay for those of us with hay fever. We hope you enjoy this little snap shot of silky inspiration. Available for purchase or hire. Starting from $12.95 per bouquet. Contact us for more information about our extensive range of silk flowers.
Romance At The Old Library
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We recently had the pleasure of show casing With Style at The Old Library wedding expo. Built with love and old world charm, The Old Library was the perfect canvas for our vintage inspired display. Crystal candelabra, floral adornments and lots of texture created a sweet and romantic vibe. Photography by Life Is Now Photography[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Claudia + David
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When David first approached With Style, he had planned only to enquire about sourcing a cake for his upcoming Wedding. He had heard that we had the right contacts, and brought his bride-to-be to meet with us. And that was just the beginning… During my first meeting with the lovely Claudia, we looked at designs she had in mind and discussed their ideas for an overall theme. When I started suggesting options that would fit perfectly as part of their rustic theme styling, their initial vision opened up endless possibilities. Claudia was struggling (as most brides do) to bring together
Website Launch!
Hello lovers, This is our first attempt at a blog, so please bare with us! We will be posting anything and everything that’s fun, beautiful, inspiring or wedding related for you to enjoy. We are extremely excited to finally be launching our website after many months of brainstorming and planning! If you are reading this blog then it means you have exclusive access to our hidden content (lucky you!). If you don’t know anything about us; With Style is a Sydney-based weddings + events company. We are a team of creatives who love to plan, style, bake, design + make
