Kaitlyn Willett & Steve Glover

Family plays key role in wedding celebration

What was the date of your wedding?

Our wedding was on Friday, December 16, 2022. We chose this date as this is when we get holidays and it is just a fun time of year with Christmas and New Years around the same time.

Where was the ceremony and reception?

The ceremony and reception were both at Preston Peak Winery. From the moment we went out to visit, we both just fell in love with it and knew that it was the place we wanted to get married.

The staff were so lovely and the day went so smoothly without any problems. The food was amazing, I can’t fault anything and wouldn’t change a thing.

Andrew Coates of Salt Studios

How many guests did you have?

We had 103 guests including our bridal party.

How did you meet your husband?

I met my husband Steve through my brother-in-law Jason. Jason was a carpenter for Steve’s building business Paragon Homes. We met a few times at parties and started talking after a few years.

How did he propose? Where was the proposal?

Steve got down on one knee and proposed to me at the lookout at Crows Nest Falls. It was so nice and we were the only ones at the lookout at the time. It was just really special to have that moment to ourselves.

When organising your wedding, what were some of the most personal and important aspects to get right on the day?

I wasn’t too stressed about things being absolutely perfect for my wedding, I was just really excited to be marrying Steve and have all of our close family and friends together. However, once all of the main things such as venue, photographer, hair, makeup, etc. were sorted, everything else just kind of came together. I like to be creative so I did some DIY too. We really wanted all of our siblings to be a part of the wedding in some way, which they were, and wanted to recognise family, including grandparents here with us and in heaven on the day as well. I just wanted to enjoy each moment throughout the day and celebrate with loved ones.

What were some of your favourite parts of the day?

Getting ready is so much fun! When I think back, my favourite parts were walking down the aisle with my Dad, this was so special (and he really helped calm my nerves).

Once I got to Steve at the end of the aisle I felt calm and was just feeling pure happiness. Getting our photos done was fun (Andrew was so kind and supportive) and of course celebrating at the reception – the whole day was just amazing.

I think my most favourite part though was when I first saw Steve waiting at the end of the aisle.

Andrew Coates of Salt Studios

Where did you get your dress from? Your bridesmaid dresses?

I got my wedding dress from White Lily Couture in Brisbane and my bridesmaid dresses were online from Billy J Boutique. I wanted the girls to have a dress they could wear again.

Who supplied your flowers, tablesettings etc?

My beautiful work colleague and friend Karen from Bellissimo Blooms did our flowers for us. She is so talented!

The flowers were just incredible. She also did the foliage for the tables etc. and I did some DIY making the table numbers, wedding favours and seating chart sign.

Andrew Coates of Salt Studios

Did you have a distinct wedding theme? How does this relate to both of your personalities and family history?

I originally had a plan to have an ‘enchanted’ theme which I think it was just what I envisioned on the day.

Steve chose his suits and the colours of the suits which tied in perfectly.

They were from Norfords. I think we both just had the vision to enjoy the day no matter what and embrace the special time with each other and loved ones.

We are opposites but it just works. In saying that, we are both very family orientated and are grateful for the people in our lives.

We have very similar values, love to laugh and have lots of fun.

Andrew Coates of Salt Studios