We met through work in 2015 (yikes). It was my first day and I was being taken around the office and introduced to my new colleagues. Wayde popped his head up from behind a booth, and I was instantly taken with his piercing blue eyes (super cheesy I know). I, on the other hand, had pink hair covering half my face and he thought I was some kind of emo chick, it was very cringe on my behalf haha. The feeling was very much one way at the start, but as time went on, we got to know each other and just couldn't help but gravitate towards one another. It was the most effortless thing in the world and just felt right.
The proposal was a one hell of a day! We were expecting our first child together, and my darling sister-in-law planned a gender reveal with all of our nearest and dearest. I was riddled with anxiety to say the least and didn't suspect a single thing. When the countdown began, and the moment came to reveal our first babies gender nothing happened. I was looking around in confusion expecting to see a cloud of pink or blue, but instead found Wayde on one knee with the most perfect ring being presented to me with a mischievous smile on his face. Naturally, I bent over from shock and almost vomited on the floor right there and then. It didn't even occur to me to respond with my answer, I just balled my eyes out and hugged him. It was never a question that needed an answer, it was just simply meant to be.
How did you two meet? What was your first impression of each other? Tell me about the proposal—how did it happen?
What was your vision for the wedding day? How did you choose your venue and vendors?
Did you have a theme or specific style in mind?
Honestly we didn't have a specific vision, theme or style for the day. We didn't even have a colour palette! We chose our venue because it just felt like us, it was an open space that oozed natural beauty and a casual kind of sophistication. The venue offered us a lot of flexibility with our vendors which was another reason we chose them. We found with many venues we could only select catering and beverage packages with specific vendors, and they just weren't what we wanted and came with a serious price tag. We landed up getting a South American style food truck, pop up cocktail bar and gelato cart in place of a cake for half the price of some of the other quotes we received. They added to the relaxed vibes of the day perfectly and everything was delicious!
I think walking down the aisle with my son to find his father waiting for us at the end was a very emotional moment, and the highlight of the day for me, although they were many. I don't think I have ever been so nervous in my life, but the moment I locked eyes with Wayde I felt at ease, and when he took my hands in his and we spoke our vows, it was truly special and more profound than what I had ever imagined.
The second favourite moment was probably our first dance together, again it was another very emotional moment for me. The song we chose was "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young. It was my dad's favourite song who had passed away two years prior, and it was like having a small piece of him there with me on day.
What was your favorite moment of the day? How did you feel when you saw each other for the first time? Were there any special traditions or personal touches you included? Did anything unexpected or funny happen?
What song did you choose for your first dance?
What inspired your dress/suit choices? What were your favorite decor elements? How did you decide on your color palette?
For the dress choice I knew I wanted to go with something quiet, clean and minimal. It was also very humid in the Gold Coast around that time of year so light but subtly structured fabric and design was important to me, as well being able to sit and breathe int it! We went to three different places before I found "the one". I remember starting to think that maybe that wasn't a thing, but the moment I tried the dress I landed on choosing, I knew it was "the one".
we actually didn't have a specific colour palette, instead I just sent some inspo pics to our florist with very vague colour directions and told her to surprise us! I was 100% confident in her abilities and knew anything she put together would be incredible. Of course, she nailed it, and I didn't have to stress about it!
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to other couples planning their wedding? If you could relive one moment of the day, what would it be?
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if you have a big wedding or small wedding, as long as it is YOUR wedding. It can start to easily become about appeasing everyone else on the day, but remember the most important people to appease are you and your partner.
If I could relive one moment it would probably be walking down the aisle. firstly because it was my favourite moment, and secondly because I practically RAN down the aisle - another piece of advice, walk super slowly!
In my opinion, a photographer is perhaps the most important vendor you will choose. If you want timeless photos that capture all the beautiful, raw and candid moments that are so easily forgotten, you should definitely go with Emma. At no point did I feel overwhelmed or tired of taking photos because she makes the process so effortless, she got through all of the shot lists so quickly, and they all turned out amazing! She also just happens to be a super great time and has a gift for making people feel comfortable in-front of the camera. Thank you so much, forever grateful we chose you <3
