Tides Byron Estate

Wedding Day + Reception

Ceremony

Dear Guests, 

Please join us as we tie the knot in beautiful Australia! Ben and I are excited to share this special day with our family and friends. We recognize the journey for some may involve lengthy travel either over the border or overseas. While we’d love to celebrate with everyone in person, we completely understand if you are unable to make the trip. For those considering the adventure, please check out the Travel section on our website for recommended airports and accommodation. Additionally, we'll be organizing bus transport to and from the venue on the day of the wedding with pick up/drop off locations in Broadbeach, QLD, and Lennox Head, NSW to make things a bit easier. In terms of the celebration, due to space constraints, we can only accommodate the children of immediate family members the day of the event. However, we don't want this to discourage families from making the trip. For those traveling overseas that are turning the occasion into a family holiday, please reach out to either Ben or myself, and we'll gladly assist in finding a reliable babysitter for the night of the wedding. For those arriving on Friday before the wedding, please come and join us for a few casual drinks at the Lennox Head Hotel between 3:30pm and 6pm. If it gets too packed, we will get some takeaways and setup on the beach adjacent to the hotel. We can't wait to celebrate this special day with you, whether in person or in spirit! Viv and Ben

Our Wedding

Once upon a time in the land Down Under, Ben and Viv's love story unfolded. Ben, fresh from his overseas adventures, embarked on a quest for employment. Little did he know, his destination would be an OT practice advertising for a therapy assistant. On that fateful day, he strolled in, aced the interview, and landed the job on the spot. However, it wasn't just professional duties that awaited him. Enter Viv, the charming boss-lady sitting at the outermost desk. She had a knack for filling Ben's days with tasks, perhaps more than necessary, all in the name of seizing opportunities to chat with him. Office bossing turned into a delightful dance, but it wasn't until the twinkling lights of the work Christmas party that the stars aligned for a proper conversation. And so, from that chance encounter at the OT practice, Vivian and Ben's story began to weave itself into a sweet and unexpected romance. A casual conversation at the office Christmas party sparked a connection that led to a first date, then a second, and countless more thereafter. Join us as we celebrate the delightful twists and turns that brought us together—a tale that started with work but blossomed into a lifetime of love, laughter, and shared adventures.-- written in collaboration with ChatGPT

Our Story 

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Wedding Party

Do I need a visa to travel to Australia from overseas? Yes!&nbsp; The cheapest and fastest way would be to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority).&nbsp; Things to know:&nbsp;&nbsp;- There is no Visa Application Charge (VAC) however there is an application service fee of AUD20 to use the Australian ETA app.&nbsp;- Each family member, including those listed on your passport, must submit a separate application. You can't include family members, such as children or your spouse, in your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;You must be outside Australia when you apply for the ETA and outside Australia when the visa is granted.&nbsp;&nbsp;- In most cases, you will be notified of the result of your ETA application immediately. Recommend to apply a few weeks prior to travel.&nbsp;- You can stay up to 3 months in total on this visa.&nbsp;&nbsp;- You can travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want while the visa is valid.&nbsp; Apply online at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#Overview&nbsp; Where should I fly into? Is it easy to find accommodation? Please see the Travel section for recommended airports and accommodation for the event. What season will it be in Australia in April? Fall / Autumn What is the temperature like in April? Average temperatures of 78 - 62 degrees Fahrenheit and 26 - 17&nbsp;degrees Celcius.

Q + A

Thank you so much for travelling to our beautiful destination wedding!You will notice below that we have included accommodation options from both Ballina/Lennox in NSW &amp; also Burleigh on the Gold Coast, QLD. We will run a bus to and from the venue on the day of the wedding from all of these locations, if you can kindly let us know in the RSVP section if you require the bus service and from what location.There are two convenient airports that you can use depending on your location: Gold Coast airport at Coolangatta or Ballina Airport.

Travel

Ballina/Lennox Accommodation

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron

Riverside Holiday Apartments

Discovery Parks - Ballina

Reflections Holiday Parks - Lennox Head Holiday Park

Lennox Beach Resort

Burleigh Accommodation (Gold Coast)

Outrigger Resort

Burleigh Surf Apartments

Ambience On Burleigh Beach

Things to Do

Registry

Please click on the link below or scan the QR code to access our wedding registry site. <a href="https://www.easyregistry.com.au/vivandben" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.easyregistry.com.au/vivandben</a>

Registry and Wishing Well Details 

Viv & Ben

Viv & Ben

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