“Daniel got down on one knee, and at first I was wondering what he was doing on the ground. It wasn’t until I looked down and could see he had tears in his eyes and the gasps from everyone else around us, I clicked what was about to happen.” When it came time for the larger wedding, Emily says they chose the vineyard as it reminded them of the Grampians and reflected their rustic style. She is proud to say they decorated it together, complete with florals. In wanting an intimate celebration, they deliberately kept the guest list small so they could spend time with everyone in attendance. “We ensured there was enough time to sit and relax with our guests and soak up the whole day. So many times you hear of couples not getting to talk to some of their guests. We knew we did not want that to happen.” During the ceremony, they released butterflies in memory of loved ones who had recently passed. “It was a beautiful part of the ceremony,” Emily says. “Everyone had tears in their eyes.” Reflecting on their day, the couple say there are many special memories, including the surprise fireworks show, secretly planned by Emily. “It was the icing on the cake and the perfect way to finish the night,” she says.
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