By Abbey Cannan
A couple’s wedding disaster was saved at the last minute by a local hero after wet weather flooded their original venue and their backup plan.
Newlyweds Rebecca and James Felsch, along with their guests, travelled from Avoca Beach in NSW for their dream Noosa wedding at Maison La Plage.
Mother Nature had other plans on Friday 13 May, as flash flooding hit the region after a significant downpour.
“With flash flooding warnings coming through via text message from the council, our stomachs began to turn and panic started to set in,“ maid of honour Chloe Matthews said.
“We contacted our backup ceremony location (covered location of course) only to find out they started to experience some flooding and informed us they could not cater to us anymore.
“We couldn’t believe it, at 9am in the morning on the day of the wedding, we were all in panic mode trying to find a location for the ceremony.
“Without worrying the bride or groom (who mind you was out surfing with his groomsman the morning of), the bridesmaids and myself continued to work on this assignment in the background while she continued getting her hair and makeup done.“
Keeping the bride’s champagne glass full and her belly well fed, the bridesmaids maintained a positive and happy environment, all while panicking in the background.
“While we were ticking off the list of potential locations, our amazing hair stylist yelled out, suggesting to try contacting Thomas Bexon Surfboards,“ Chloe said.
“It was quite ironic that the groom and his groomsmen were out surfing without a worry in the world and we are calling Noosa’s most iconic surfboard shaper to help us out.“
Chloe called Tom, begging on the phone, “We have a bride and groom due to be married at 3pm this afternoon. We are desperate.“
And without any hesitation, Tom said, “Yeah sure, let’s do this“.
“What a local hero he was,“ Chloe said.
“Sending us pictures and videos of the space, suggesting ideas on how it could work, where we enter, offering props, setting the tone with their awesome tunes and to top it off, he updated his large letter board to Till Death. He was a god send.“
Everything was falling into place just in time as the bridesmaids redirected the florists and the celebrant, who were happy to help with the last minute changes.
“We managed to get in contact with all the guests, groom and groomsmen, two hours before the wedding and told them of the new location, which all came as a relief to them,“ Chloe said.
“This venue could not have been more suited and more perfect for this couple.
“We can not thank Thomas and his team enough. He made a couple’s dream wedding come true in a space of three hours, and the bride and groom are so very grateful. Local heroes to the rescue.“
