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Many Australians have a close affinity with the water. It’s no wonder, then, that more and more brides are choosing to marry the person they love near the soft shores of our many lakes, where the beautiful waterways and breathtaking clifffaces are your backdrop and the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler your majestic venue. The paddlewheeler cruises the Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Penrith, New South Wales, and has been doing so now for 35 years. “We offer couples a unique and spectacular wedding on the water. Each wedding on the ‘Belle’, as she is affectionately known, is tailored specifically to suit each couple — formal or informal, ceremony and reception, or reception only, with sit-down and cocktail-function menus available to complement each option and taste,” says…

“All nerves fade away as you see each other and everything just comes together.” The vast stretches of green and towering trees of Sydney’s Centennial Park offer, to many, a moment of calm in a busy city, as well as a relaxing place to bask in the sun. This is the case for Lilian and Shunt who often venture to the park, picnic basket in hand, to spend some much-needed time together. Only on this occasion, Shunt gave Lilian the surprise of her life when he proposed one beautiful afternoon as he bent down on one knee pretending to take a photo. Although having met years before, it was not until heading to the Big Day Out music festival together with friends in the summer of 2010 that the pair…

“We had cheese, wine, beautiful scenery and I was to marry Chanelle … what more could I want?” Chanelle and Joseph first locked eyes when they were out with their friends at Verandah Bar in Sydney’s CBD. A young and confident 21-year-old Chanelle called Joseph over from the bar and they spent the rest of the night getting to know each other. Two months later, the couple became exclusive and eight years after that, Joseph popped the question of a lifetime. “Joseph proposed on Christmas morning, with just the two of us sitting on the floor of our newly renovated apartment,” says Chanelle. “The ring was hidden in a vintage Bollinger gift box. When I spotted the ring, Joseph said, ‘Chanelle, would you do me the honour and privilege of…

“I love the look of elegant and classic styles, so that’s what we went for.” “Throughout the whole experience, Yan supported me and gave me his honest opinion, which was the most invaluable thing I could have asked for.” After six months of seeing each other at mutual friends’ events, Patrick finally made the first move and asked Maggie on a date. Five years later, Patrick posed another question, this time asking Maggie to be his for life. “I had a feeling something was on the cards,” Maggie says, referring to what had started as an ordinary Thursday evening out at dinner. “Pat was super nervous that night and after coming home, all of a sudden he dropped to one knee and proposed!” Once the two were engaged, Maggie couldn’t…

PERSONAL TOUCH We love the idea of cute, little tokens to give to guests that are a bit different from the norm, which is why these personal, natural creations tickle us pink. Choose from handmade bonbonnière, including plants or living herbs in a box dressed with ribbon of your choosing to complement your wedding colours. If living plants aren’t your thing, Complete Creations also offers bottles of olive oil freshly pressed from the brand’s own farm. completecreations.com.au LIP SERVICE These cute little lippies from Luk have blown us away this month. All products are 100 per cent natural, totally toxin free, and made from food, and we think these tasty treats are good enough to eat. There is a variety of beautiful colours including rose lime or chai shimmer —…

Nothing could get in the way for the romantic newlyweds, not even the heavy rain that poured on the day. New Year’s Eve is a magical night filled with sparkling lights, joyful faces and, in Tarryn and Dan’s case, a new beginning. A fairytale come true, when the clock struck midnight and the sky filled with fireworks, Dan got down on one knee and asked Tarryn the question of a lifetime. As fate had it, the lovebirds grew up near the clear waters of the Central Coast but only met years later when Tarryn returned home from overseas and Dan had, in the meantime, become good friends with her brother. A love sparked between them and five wonderful years later, the couple tied the knot in their favourite place in…

“I was a little late, as every bride is, and once I realised it was going to happen, everything came at once in a rush.” The crazy thing about love is just that: it makes you crazy. Crazy about love, crazy about the person you love and just generally crazy in love. Training manager Marion and international football player Ludovic met through mutual friends one summer night. After a year of dating and having Marion travel to wherever he was playing, Ludovic suddenly got signed in Turkey. While Marion was visiting him in Istanbul for her birthday, he proposed. Knowing how madly and deeply in love they were, and still are, she knew they were meant to be. So after leaving her amazing job, childhood home, close family and friends,…

This couple kept it intimate for their special day THE ONE Anthony and Kristy met through a mutual friend at a pub in 2012. After having dated for two years, Anthony popped the question on Easter Sunday in 2014. They were at a friend’s house when Anthony called Kristy outside. He said to her, “Sooo, are we getting married?” Kristy told him he was supposed to get down on one knee, to which he replied, “I don’t want to get my trackies dirty!” SOMETHING INTIMATE They spent six months planning their special day, choosing to keep the wedding intimate by inviting only close family and friends. The couple’s guest list was organised well before they had decided on a venue. The theme was black tie with a black and silver…

“Women these days are looking for new, innovative and fresh ways to approach evening wear.” Helen O’Connor Wedding invitations make wonderful and welcome mail — they signify an exciting change in the lives of loved ones, a change in which they want you to take part. The task of deciding, or deciphering, what to wear needn’t be daunting as while each wedding is unique to the bride and groom, there are a few well-loved and often revisited themes. By observing the dress code, adhering to a few simple rules and playing to your strengths, you’ll never again be stuck on what to wear, so you can get on with enjoying the momentous occasion, as well as its lead-up. Androgyny is big at the moment, both internationally and locally. “Women these…

SERGEANTS’ MESS Ticking all the boxes for brides and grooms-tobe, Sergeants’ Mess is a waterfront charmer with breathtaking harbour views and elegant interior design. With the Sydney Harbour Shipping Channels, Watsons Bay, Camp Cove and Rose Bay as the setting, couples have a number of amazing backdrop options for their wedding. Sergeants’ Mess has been renovated in a style inspired by the simple glamour of the 1960s and has a capacity for 250 guests seated and 350 cocktail; it is a truly exclusive offering. The historic venue also provides exceptional food and service, with award-winning executive chef, Robert Crichton, leading a team of talented and professional chefs to deliver a worldclass dining experience. SERGEANTS’ MESS a. Building 20, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman 2088 p. 02 8978 9200 e. info@sergeantsmess.com.au w.…

“Finally locking eyes with the person you are going to marry for the first time on the day is an incredibly special moment.” Sometimes you just know when you’ve met the one. This goes for soulmates Sara and Kye, who met through a mutual friend during a night on the town. After exchanging pleasantries, sharing a few laughs and enjoying a couple of drinks, Sara was instantly amused by Kye’s sense of humour and his unforgettable Essex Hooters T-shirt. “We got on so well very quickly,” recalls Kye. “I think after five minutes, I offered her my number and said we should have dinner. She brushed me offsaying ‘No, here’s my number if you want to go for dinner, give me a call’.” The two met again the following week,…

“Circa 1876 is full of old-world charm and has a lot of character. It also allowed us to have the ceremony and reception in the same venue, which was ideal.” Maybe it was fate or simply love getting in the way but after meeting at work, Winnie and Chris got to know each other when they repeatedly found themselves in the same place at the same time. Working on the same projects, playing in the same lunchtime netball team and attending the same yoga class, Winnie speculated that maybe she had met the one. “On reflection, perhaps Chris was just following me around!” Fast-forward four wonderful years, and Chris seized the moment to propose to Winnie at Lake Como, set against the foothills of the Alps. The unbelievably romantic moment…

Paris is a city heralded as one of the most exciting in the world. It has witnessed magic on its streets for centuries, and is a buzzing metropolis brimming with beauty, decadence, flair and above all: love. This we gathered — of course — when we watched Baz Luhrmann’s cinematic masterpiece, Moulin Rouge, which is an extravagant, visual, auditory affair peppered with bohemian spirit and luxurious love stories, much like the city it is set in. And where better to create a base from which to experience this magnificent city than in one of its most luxurious hotels: The Shangri-La. In no other hotel will your view of the city’s most prized possession — the Eiffel Tower — be unrivalled from your own private balcony, and in no other hotel…

There’s magic in the air. You’re on the way to meet the man you love, and what better way to complete your fairy-tale romance than with a fairy-tale style of transport? It’s very hard to go past Horse Drawn Cab Co. In business since 1966, John and Cheryle Baird love to provide beautiful carriages and horses for wedding days, helping to make a special event even more special. “Couples can view our website and inspect our carriages, but we like to chat on the phone first to ensure we have exactly what they would like,” John says. And there certainly is a lot to like. Horse Drawn Cab Co prides itself on beautiful and safe horses, along with amicable and caring service, bound to make your wedding day a dream.…