Brooke & Daniel — A Poolside Villa Wedding at Villa Aye, Kamala

Brooke and Daniel came to us in June 2016 for a wedding at Villa Aye in the Kamala Hills. Over more than a year of quiet planning we shaped the practical picture with them — chef, fireworks, a platform over the pool, a pale pink and ivory palette — and on 29 July 2017 held it together from the 9:00 AM setup through to a 1:00 AM close.

Initial planning and logistics — June 2016 to early 2017

The partnership began with detailed budget management and vendor coordination. Brooke was exceptionally organised, maintaining a master spreadsheet for every expense and task. During this phase we worked through the key logistical decisions together: the catering package with Chef Daniel — including a specialised menu to accommodate allergies — the firework arrangements, eventually finalised as a barge show in the ocean, and the decision to rent a platform over the pool so the ceremony could sit at the heart of the villa.

Refining the vision

As the day approached the design theme was finalised in a pale pink and ivory palette. Key aesthetic elements included tall clear centrepieces with orchids and roses, fairy lights strung across the reception lawn and personalised touches like wooden name cards for each guest. We also collaborated with Brooke on the ceremony style, shifting to a traditional approach with specific, deeply personal touches — including a balloon release to honour loved ones who could not be there.

The wedding day — 29 July 2017

The day was carefully scheduled to keep everything flowing, beginning with the setup at 9:00 AM. The ceremony was officiated by Paul Cunliffe and carried a quiet 'no phones' request so the professional photography team could capture the moments without distraction. The day moved from the afternoon ceremony through a sunset beach photo session, speeches, a first dance and a surprise firework display at 9:35 PM, before the celebration ran on to a 1:00 AM close.

After the wedding

In the autumn of 2017 Daniel Baci delivered the wedding photographs and the highlight video. Brooke was warm about the final film — a 'credit' to the team, in her words, and one she still watches often. We were honoured to receive their permission to feature the highlight video on our site as a record of the day we helped shape with them.