Jane met Sean through a mutual friend while she was in high school. It wasn’t long before they had become really good friends and started dating. “Sean proposed to me in Vegas. We were at Tao nightclub dancing and out of nowhere he pulled out a ring and asked me to marry him, it took me about four full minutes to realise what was going on, it was a complete surprise to me and our friends.” said Jane.

Although Jane and Sean didn’t have a specific wedding theme in mind they knew they wanted an abundance of flowers. “Our wedding included tons and tons of pastel flowers and beautiful rosebud tree centrepieces.” Jane’s favourite moment from their day was “our first look, when I saw Sean for the first time. It was so surreal seeing my soon to be husband and knowing it was our day, such an emotional and exciting moment.”

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Chaline and Jhonny came together with close friends and family to celebrate their love for one another. They were married in a traditional ceremony at St. Charbel Church “the ceremony meant the word to me having my first cousin as the priest who married us, the words he shared will stay in my heart forever.” Chaline looked breathtaking in her custom Steven Khalil gown embellished with lace, while Jhonny looked dapper in his Zimma Tailors suit. Their day was classically beautiful in every way and they described it as “the most blessed day of their lives.”

A celebration followed at The Grand Paradiso with their guests. While reflecting on their special day, Chaline said “each and every moment of the day will be cherished and never forgotten.” When asked about advice for other Brides, Chaline said “Embrace your day as a beautiful celebration on love, remembering to enjoy and take in each moment. You all spend a lot of time and effort planning, be confident in your choice of suppliers and things will run smoothly.”

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Kristina and Christian met while holidaying on a P&O cruise. After bumping into one another several times they exchanged numbers and continued to speak after the trip. “So cliché, but it was love at first sight” said Kristina. Christian proposed during the week and definitely caught Kristina by surprise. After having dinner at a restaurant together, Christian insisted on going for a walk, despite the cold and overcast weather Kristina hesitantly agreed. “As we got towards the water, he somehow pulled the ring out of his pocket and proposed to me. I was over the moon, screaming and crying.”

They were blessed with a perfect day and were married at Holy Name of Mary in Hunters Hill. “The ceremony was beautiful; it was so exciting standing at the altar in front of our family and friends to exchange our vows. Christian looked at me with so much emotion that I fell in love with him even more (I didn’t even know that was possible).” A reception at Oatlands House followed, featuring lots of white, gold, latte and champagne with a touch of purple added to the centrepieces. “Our wedding day was absolutely incredible... It was everything I ever dreamed of and so much more.”

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Marie and Theodore met at a mutual friends birthday party. It wasn’t long before the couple became inseparable with close friendship connections, living just five minutes from one another and even valuing the same things in life. This led to an exciting proposal three and a half years later. Theodore was able to surprise Marie convincing her they had a friends pre-gathering at a hotel suite. Relaxing music was playing and the room was decorated with tea lights, rose petals and Theodore even had a chilled bottle of rosé and a bowl of Maltesers – Marie’s favourites. Marie went to grab a handful of chocolates, scraping the ring box that Theodore had hidden. “I grabbed it in excitement and I hadn’t even opened it, I just started to cry.” said Marie.

They planned a timeless, elegant wedding incorporating nude, champagne, white and antique pink. Marie looked breathtaking in a beautiful bridal gown by Personalised Weddings Couture; while her bridesmaids wore dresses featuring Swarovski beading. They were married at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church surrounded by friends and loved ones. A celebration followed at Doltone House, Sylvania Waters where Marie and Theodore made a dramatic entrance. “We really wanted our bridal entrance to excite and buzz our guests, so we worked with our DJ and created a one off mix. From the moment we walked out with our song, fireworks went off and we were followed by Lebanese drummer, bongo and bouzouki player. That instantly got people onto the dance floor.”

One of the highlights for Marie was the moment Theodore surprised her with an adorable gift at the reception - a puppy. “We walked onto the dance floor, he covered my eyes and all I could hear were our guest’s reactions and the “Awww” and “Ohhh” sound effects. He let his hands go and I opened my eyes to this beautiful little puppy sitting in a white basket eagerly trying to jump out.” Marie and Theodore agreed they had never laughed, smiled and danced so much all in the one day and their wedding day was truly the best day of their lives.

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Emily and George met at a mutual friends wedding, both were seated at the ‘singles table’ and immediately clicked and from that night onwards their relationship grew. George planned a surprise trip to Europe and popped the question while watching the sunset in Santorini.

The couple decided on a grecian glamour theme for their special day. Emily wore a custom made number by Veronica Al Khoury, the gown featured off the shoulder sleeves and impeccable detailing. The bridesmaids complimented Emily perfectly with dresses by Elle Zeitoune and gold headpieces. Emily’s favourite moment from their wedding day was “when I saw the excitement and happiness in George’s eyes when he first saw me.”

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Anastasia set off on an overseas holiday to Greece where she was lucky enough to meet Lazaros. After moving into their home together Lazaros caught Anastasia by surprise and proposed. The wedding day arrived and one of the highlights for Anastasia was walking down the aisle. She wore a fishtail gown while her bridesmaids wore soft pink dresses each with a unique bodice design. Lazaros also stood out in his white and black suit jacket and bowtie. Curzon Hall was the perfect venue for the couple, reflecting their wedding theme of classic elegance. The incredible cake was highlighted by an opulent flower wall attached to the bridal table. Another standout moment for Anastasia was during the reception where they watched their Greek wedding ceremony video for the first time.

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To celebrate their seventh anniversary together Harris planned a romantic dinner at Aria, Circular Quay. A walk along the Opera House followed which was the perfect location for Harris to pop the question. “He was his normal self, no nerves at all, so I had absolutely no idea he was about to do anything of the sort. It was just perfect, and the ring was just breathtaking” said Cristina.

From the beginning they were set on a vintage theme consisting of dusty pink, ivory and hints of glitter, which matched beautifully with the bridesmaids dresses. Cristina looked stunning in a timeless gown created by well-known Australian designer Steven Khalil, featuring intricate beading, ruffles and full-length sleeves. They were married at St Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church and celebrated at Curzon Hall with their 320 guests. The reception was decorated with floral arrangements, candelabra and hanging tea lights. “A vintage touch I added to the day was having framed photos of both our parents and grandparents on their wedding days” said Cristina. When asked about advice for other Brides, Cristina said, “Stay calm and remember to enjoy the journey, and not worry about the small things. It’s your time, make it count.”

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