ElizabethandCurtis

Country touches added charm and comfort to the Sendalls’ heartfelt ceremony

Whatwasthedateofyourwedding?

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Wherewastheceremonyandreception?Whydid youchoosethatspace?

We chose the space because of its rich heritage. Jimbour House is over 150 years old and is absolutely magnificent. The gardens and giant trees provide the most stunning backdrop for wedding photos.

The ceremony was held under the Grand Fig Tree and the reception was held in the Hangar

Howmanyguestsdidyouhave?

54 adults and children

Howdidyoumeetyourhusband?

A mutual friend introduced me to Curtis at my 16th birthday party. We really hit it off and we haven’t stopped talking since.

Howdidhepropose?Wherewastheproposal?

Curtis proposed on the same Brisbane CityCat we went on one of our first dates. In front of a lot of people, right in front of the Story Bridge which was all lit up, he got down on one knee and told me he loved me and asked me to marry him. Even though I had chosen my ring that morning, it was still a huge surprise. He later told me he had it all planned out long before.

Whenorganisingyourwedding,whatweresomeof themostpersonalandimportantaspectstogetright ontheday?

It was really important for both of us to feel comfortable on the day. Curtis wore an Akubra hat and I wore western boots because I wasn’t going to risk wearing heels. We also agreed it was important to have a lot of greenery and flowers to complement our beautiful garden surroundings. We chose to limit our guest list to close family and friends only and we wrote our own vows.

Whatweresomeofyourfavouritepartsoftheday?

We had such a great day, it’s really hard to choose. I’d have to say seeing Curtis at the end of the aisle for the first time would be a definite favourite for me. I know we both really enjoyed reading our vows to each other because they meant so much to us. I also really enjoyed getting ready in the house with my best friend, sisters, Curt’s sister and my mother. Another special moment for us was when my bridesmaids performed the most amazing song at our reception for us, written by my maid of honour. Our wedding day florals were stunning and so was our reception styling. Our DJ had everyone up and dancing throughout the night.

Wheredidyougetyourdressfrom?Your bridesmaiddresses?

I bought my dress from Wedding World Toowoomba and the bridesmaids’ dresses from Ferrari Formal Wear Toowoomba. Curt’s suit was from Peter Jackson.

Whosuppliedyourflowers,tablesettingsetc?

Our wedding planner, Western Downs Weddings, supplied everything for our ceremony and reception, they also did the set up and styling for us.

Didyouhaveadistinctweddingtheme?Howdoes thisrelatetoyourpersonalitiesandfamilyhistory?

I would say our wedding theme was country elegance. We wanted a bit of country charm on our wedding day because Curtis and I both grew up in small country towns (Kogan and Brigalow) in the Western Downs. We deliberately chose the Hangar for our reception and opted for timber trestle tables for our guest seating. We also love the finer things in life, and wanted our wedding day to feel very elegant, hence the styling with classic white florals and gold accents.