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EDITORS NOTES
TRENDING
LOCAL LIKES
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INTERNET INTERESTS
BRIDAL BEAUTY
BLOSSOM & TWINE
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CAKE & LALA
RACHAEL + ROUAN
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hello welcome to our first edition
A couple of months ago, I had an idea. What if I created a wedding magazine? Something that Brisbane was yet to have its very own of, to fill with hints and tips, DIY ideas, trends, products and most importantly showcase what vendors in the Brisbane region really have to offer. So here goes... the very first edition of Brisbane Wedding Weekly. Brisbane Wedding Weekly will pull together a community of brides-to-be and Brisbane wedding vendors in not only a quarterly magazine, but also a weekly newsletter, blog and social network aimed at bringing Brisbane wedding vendors to you!
Brisbane Wedding Weekly is all about bringing you real weddings, clever ideas, visual inspiration and a touch of style. The goal is to bring you the best of what the region has to offer, along with a few national and international suppliers to mix it up a little! It has been a whirlwind of excitement putting together this e-magazine and I would like to thank all the wedding vendors and suppliers who contributed to this very first issue. Thank you for your support and gentle nudges in the right direction! I would also like to thank all you lovely brides-tobe for subscribing, liking, posting, commenting and showing Brisbane Wedding Weekly lots of love online! I know how many of you have been waiting in anticipation to read the first issue so without further ado, please grab a coffee and enjoy! Im off to open a bottle of bubbly...
Love, Britta xo
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Trend Alert: Feathers Vintage cut glass style resin vase in pale pastel apricot peach. Available from thelovelybird.com.au
Vintage Style Satin Lingerie Set ‘Pocket full of Posies’ Soft Bra & Tie-Up Panties Handmade to Order By Sarah Elaine of Etsy shop Ohhhlulu
Paper Gems Geometric paper gems hand crafted by Paper and Style Co are available in three sizes. Visit website for more details! Image by Nector and Stone. www.paperandstyleco.com
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Love Jar Candles LoveJar Natural Soy Candles in a variety of scents: Coconut & Lime Creme Caramel Orange & Vanilla Pomegranate & Pink Peony ...and our favourite, Gardenia!
The Wildflower Collection takes its inspiration from the enchanting characters created by the vivid imagination of Lewis Carroll in his infamous book ‘Alice in Wonderland’... An enchanting colourful collection of velvet floral headpieces perfect for brides or bridesmaids. www.shutthefrontdoor.com.au
Hermi Save The Date Stamp
Tre nd Alert: Mirrors
Remind your friends and family of the momentous occasions in your life with the chic, distinctive Hermi Save the Date Stamp. The perfect addition to your stationery set, this high quality rubber Save the Date stamp allows you to add a personal flourish to any number of correspondences.
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moments in vintage It was love at first sight when we stumbled upon Moments In Vintage’s signature pink, velvet lounges, and then our love deepend when we met owner Tisa. Going above and beyond to find pieces and put together a bride’s dream wedding scene, Tisa offers styling, vintage hire and decor styling individually or as a package. EMAIL tisa@momentsinvintage.com.au PHONE 0422 544 722
local likes We love local businesses. Check out a few we found this month and make sure you head over and say hi. Don’t forget to tell them Brisbane Wedding Weekly sent you.
the wanderers and the wolves You only have one wedding day so finding the right photographer to capture this day is crucial! Sam and Ben from The Wanderers and the Wolves are two such people who as well as capturing every special moment, fit seemingly into your big day as if they are old friends.
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blackboard artworx chalk art Blackboards are no longer a distant memory from schooldays-past, but now a must-have, quirky feature used in not only wedding photobooths and photography, but also now as a styling esential. We were delighted to meet Nina of Blackboard Artworx and swoon over her creativity and talent with a blackboard and chalk paint! EMAIL nina@blackboardartworx.com.au PHONE 0412 140 067
polkadot events Tessa from Polkadot Events is an event planner and stylist exstrodinare. Her kind and understanding nature makes her an asset to any bride needing a dose of planning help and styling inspiration. Polkadot Events offers a variety of different packages from DIY hire to on the day coordination, full and partial planning and floral packages.
EMAIL infor@polkadotevents.com.au PHONE 0405 390 722
j & r music The soft sounds of Jess and Ryan caught our attention at a recent bridal fair and we have loved them ever since. Apart from being ridiculously talented, this good-looking couple would fit in perfectly at any wedding. Easy-going and eager to share in a couple’s special day, make sure you check them out for the perfect finishing touch to your big day! EMAIL jessandryan.weddings@gmail.com PHONE 0435 368 499
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Internet Interests
Veilability There is no doubt that one of the hardest and most time consuming parts of planning a wedding, is finding a reception venue... Veilability is the best place to find your perfect wedding venue. You can now quickly and easily search and compare thousands of venues in your location and find an exact fit for your musthave’s and would-like’s . And best of all, with our remarkable Wedding Concierge you can find out which of your favourite venues are available on your preferred dates. Veilability makes the experience of finding and booking your wedding reception venue easy, convenient and fun. We do all the running around for you, so you can focus on other things.
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Greenvelope Greenvelope is a website that will challenge the way any bride-to-be thinks about stationery. The goal of Greenvelope? To deliver the most elegant electronic invitation service by emulating the experience of opening a “traditional” printed invitation. And of course all the while saving time and money. Allowing the bride to track opens and RSVPs, Greenvelope also allows couples to track meal options, add photos, and even sends automatic reminders to those who haven’t replied yet! There are hundreds of designs to choose from, or you can upload your own. Want to see what its all about? View a sample here.
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Lovelocked 12 January 2014 www.lovelockedevents.com.au Lovelocked is a fresh new bridal fair alternative. Complete with food and drinks, a ceremony and an interactive reception, Lovelocked has become the new alternative to a bridal fair. Sought after vendors will perform their services like they would at a real wedding and the brides-to-be get to sample the food, be enticed by the themeing and decorations, and experience what it would look like at a real wedding. The fair will be divided into 3 sections: The Ceremony - just like at a real wedding, you’ll see a bridal party, ceremony styling, flowers and a celebrant. The Reception - taste the food and wine while perusing Brisbane’s most sought after florists, stationers and stylists. Displayed will be an array of decorated reception tables, all uniquely styled. The Vendor Lounge - your chance to put a face to the name! A casual area where brides and grooms can chat to their favourite vendors Tickets on sale now from the Lovelocked website! 14
The Wedding Arcade 23 January 2014 www.theweddingarcade.com If you ventured into Brisbane City on the last saturday of August, you would have been in for a surprise. The line that kept growing outside up-and-coming Brisbane resturant Spring, was that of bride’s and grooms-to-be. The energentic group was there to bare witness and play along with the first Wedding Arcade - an interactive, inspiring adventure that is a new bridal fair. Champaign on arrival and all the food you can eat, the Wedding Arcade was a-buzz with the excitement of brides and grooms enjoying a show put on by Brisbane vendors, like nothing ever seen before... Missed out on the first Arcade? Never fear, there is another coming up in January 2014!
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Bridal Beauty Our wedding day is probably one of the most special days in a girl’s life. Along with getting the right dress the next most important item is getting the hair and makeup right. After all, we want to look our absolute best on our special day.
When creating your perfect wedding day look it’s important to assess what you want to create such as the overall theme and look you want to achieve. Always be open to change. This is the best part about having a trial before your wedding day. That way you can discuss with your stylist the best options for you. Sometimes what we visualise as being the best option may not always look how we want it to. 16
Sk i n Prepping your skin before the day is vital in creating a flawless makeup look. A cleanse, tone and moisturising routine is a necessity and should be started at least six months before the day if not before. Obviously there are so many different products available and you can include eye creams, masks etc into your routine to help your overall look. If there is one thing I can suggest it is to make sure you don’t introduce any new products into your routine too close to your wedding as you don’t want to have a reaction just before your wedding day. I always suggest to my clients a great skin care option is the Arbonne RE-9 Advanced skincare system as its botanical ingredients and anti-ageing properties really help to smooth out fine lines and create a great canvas to work with.
Foun d a t i o n To create a flawless and smooth skin complexion for your photos, getting the makeup base foundation right is essential. I always suggest a primer and it should be one that is created to perfectly suit the foundation your makeup artist is using on your day. That way you won’t get unwanted shine or variations in tone. My number one choice for any wedding day is Airbrush Makeup. Airbrush Makeup will give you the most perfect even tone and the smoothest looking skin. My airbrush foundation and primer of choice would be Velbella Airbrush Makeup as it is a mineral and water based high definition airbrush makeup that is specifically made for professional photographic work. It is so light that it won’t feel like you’re wearing makeup and it has a matte finish that will eliminate shine but allow a natural glow. This product is also botanical based and has anti-ageing properties. Velbella also offers an airbrush makeup kit for ladies to use every day and this is a great option for brides who are doing their own makeup for their special day.
E ye M ake up It is through eye makeup that each bride’s individuality appears. This is where you want to get it right. There are many different ways you can create eye makeup for your special day. You need to research this so you can tell your makeup artist exactly what you want. Smoky eyes, to natural browns, to winged eyeliner all create very different looks for you. You want the look to tie into the overall wedding theme as well as the hairstyle you choose. For example if you choose a vintage hairstyle and a classic vintage theme for your wedding it might be a good idea to choose a vintage winged eye liner with a natural shimmer toned eye shadow. Shimmer definitely has its place in bridal eye makeup as it adds a touch of glamour without being over the top. The eye shadows and shimmers I use on most of my brides are the eye shadows from Inglot and the shimmers from Australian brand SHE, they are truly amazing.
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Blush is sometimes thought of as being old fashioned but this is not the case. Blush will help to brighten the face and create a natural glow. Blush and highlighting is used to create light and shade throughout the makeup and is essential in a bridal look. Without it your face will fade in your photos. My choice of blush would be Velbella Airbrush Makeup as the airbrush blush will ensure longevity for the wedding day.
Creating your wedding hair can be a difficult task. In order to choose your wedding hair it’s important to look at your overall style. Take into consideration your dress and what will suit it. Your hairstylist should also be able to take you through styles that will suit your face and body shape along with your dress and overall theme of your wedding. Having hair high on the head and pulled back harshly may suit one girl but not another. It’s important to have a few options and the same principle applies. Be open to lots of options as what you thought will look great may not suit you in the end.
Lip s Lipstick is once again a personal choice and pivotal in creating the right makeup look for your day. A nude lip may be needed if you are going for a natural look makeup. Pink will add a touch of colour and a classic look. Red could be used if you are trying to create a vintage look and goes wonderfully with winged eyeliner for a Hollywood glamour look. Lip liner must be used for longevity and a lip stain can also be used if your makeup artist thinks it’s necessary.
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STYLING PROPOSAL The Look of Garden Decadence FRESH - CRISP–GREEN–EDIBLE It all begins with a crisp diamond white tablecloth, plates trimmed in a soft antique gold & finished with white ceramic vases ladened with edible delights of pears, figs, grapes, limes & cabbage leaves. The presence of gold Napoléon chairs brought an element of decadence to the otherwise organic garden table. Aqua blue vintage pre-loved books created that pop of colour & its own unique touch to complete this decadent party.
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Blossom & Twine was born from a passion for beautiful and interesting floral designs combined with a love of rustic, vintage and garden weddings. Tegan’s distinctive design style is modern and unique through her obsession with beautiful blooms and unexpected textures and foliages. Her attention to detail ensures her designs reflect the style, taste and individuality of her clients. Tegan loves working with her clients, sharing images, ideas and inspiration until the two visions truly align. Whether you are planning a lavish wedding, an intimate dinner party, or a special engagement experience, the service, creativity and attention to detail is the same.
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Boots Photography Tell us a little about your background? My background is in admin. I spent a few years doing that before I had the guts to quit my job and study something I really cared about. And the rest, as they say is history. From the first day I knew I had made the right decision and It didn’t take long before I knew my dream would be to do weddings full time. I started out small, worked really hard and made connections within in the industry and quickly grew from there. Its strange to think now that there was ever a time where I wasn’t a florist. It feels so naturally a part of who I am. I’m so lucky to do this everyday.
Talk us through a typical day at Blossom and Twine? There are two sides to my job - The first few days of the week I spend at my desk. There are always emails to reply to, paperwork to be done and weddings to plan for. That’s broken up with bridal consultations which are much more enjoyable! The end of the week I’m at my work bench. Typically my day starts early with coffee and a market run. If I’m preparing for a wedding I’ll probably be arranging til late at night with another early start the next day. Looking at beautiful flowers all day definitely makes up for that side of things!
What is your favourite flower? I get this question a lot and I can never answer it very well! It would probably come down to poppies, ranunculus and peonies. Do you have a favourite Brisbane venue? There are some beautiful venues around Brisbane. I love anywhere with exposed brick or an industrial feel. But I can’t go past outdoor ceremony and receptions - The Botanic Gardens are great for that.
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What is it that you enjoy about doing flowers for weddings? The best part about doing wedding flowers is the look on the bride’s face when she sees her bouquet for the first time. It sounds cheesy but it really is the most beautiful thing! There are usually gasps and sometimes tears and it always makes the hard work worth it! Tell us about your favourite wedding you have prepared flowers for? This year my only sister got married in Tasmania. How could that not be my favourite?! We carried large, white and green bouquets filled with blooms and foliage spilling over, there was moss and foliage everywhere. It was rustic and wild yet still elegant and just so beautiful. I will never forget it!
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Any advice for a bride-to-be when it comes to flowers? Be flexible! Have specific ideas of what you want but remember that you might want flowers that aren’t in season. Trust your florist – if you give her an idea of what you want but then trust her to do her thing, you’ll end up with a great result!
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Cake and Lala is the story of two girls united by a love of aesthetics. Casey (Cake) and Tessa (Lala) met in 2008 whilst working as wedding stylists. Before long their working relationship transformed into a close friendship. When the styling business the girls worked for closed down, the pair decided to take a break from the wedding industry and pursue other avenues. Casey moved into visual merchandising, whilst Tessa studied natural therapy and worked as a makeup artist. When Tessa got engaged in 2011, the two spent 12 months planning her wedding, culminating in a stunning DIY ceremony in New Zealand. Soon after, Casey and Tessa both had a severe case of “post wedding depression”. Both looking for a creative outlet, with a desire to jump back into the wedding scene, and following an inspiring trip to New York City, Cake and Lala was born.
have otherwise thought of,” said Casey. Cake and Lala has been in operation for three months now and the girls have developed a gorgeous range of cards, stationary and invitations. They can work with you to develop a personalised stationary set, or you can choose from their design range. The girls advise expressing your personality and style in your wedding stationary, saying, “invitations are a great way to give your guests an idea of the type of wedding they are expecting to attend.” “We love being creative and inspiring brides to think outside the box!” says Casey, “It’s so satisfying to see our ideas come to life and to be able to play such a personal part in the most important day of someone’s life.”
With Casey’s background in Interior Design, and Tessa’s Art History/Makeup Artistry qualifications, the pair describe themselves as “two halves of the same brain”. “We have quite different styles, but this helps us to challenge our individual ideas and come up with creations we may not
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GET THE LOOK Photographer Kiss Studio Dress The Babushka Ballerina Suit Wil Valor Flowers Blossom & Twine Styling Polkadot Events Hair Hare’s Hair Makeup Narelle Banks Jewelery Samantha Wills
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THE PROPOSAL At twilight on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Perfect!)
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ADVICE FOR BRIDES TO BE Start planning as soon as possible. Even if it seems silly doing things a year or so in advance. Everything takes about 5 times longer to organize than what you expect, so start now! You won’t feel panicked leading up to the day and you will have a sense of satisfaction knowing you planned everything the best you could!
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FUNNY MOMENT When I got charged by a warthog on our honeymoon‌ Luckily I’m pretty fast. Also, when we sat down on the grass to have our photo taken after the ceremony, about 10 ducks and quails seemed to be very interested in eating my flowers. Made for some awesome photos.
Number of guests: 100 guests Ceremony: The Latrobe Chapel in Paddington, Brisbane. Reception: HillStone, St Lucia, Brisbane. Wedding Gown: Wendy Makin’ Bridesmaid Dresses: Sentani, Fortitude Valley. Suits: Rouans suit was a Hugo Boss Red Label and the Groomsmen bought theirs from Roger David. Flowers: Rosanna Case Designer Blooms Hair: The Powder Room Makeup: The Powder Room Transport: FJ Classic Car Hire Photographer: Con Brio Studio
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THE PROPOSAL We went on a picnic in the Gold Coast Hinterland with our two dogs. It was such a beautiful and sunny day. But I knew there was something different about that day because he brought along a super expensive bottle of champagne!
FUNNY MOMENT When he proposed he just gave me the ring in a box - he forgot to actually put it on my finger.
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Number of guests: 100 Ceremony: St Augustine's Anglican Church, Hamilton Reception: Stamford Plaza Brisbane Wedding Gown: Karen Willis Holmes, Paddington Bridesmaid Dresses: Hills in Hollywood, Chermside Suits: Oxford Flowers: Baggaleys Florist Hair: Renee Chambellant Makeup: Renee Chambellant Transport: Limoso Photographer: Kwintowski Photography
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THE PROPOSAL I woke up to a message that Zach had written on the blackboard outside my bedroom that read, “Good morning beautiful, get ready, you’ll be picked up soon”. Our friend (and soon-to-be groomsman) Sam arrived at my house and drove me out towards the country. He eventually pulled down a dirt-track and dropped me off. I saw Zach standing in the middle of a park, surrounded by photo frames suspended from trees. When we got to each other, Zach kneeled down and asked me to marry him. After a lot of twirling and tears we sat down to a breakfast that Zach had organised. He had collected a box of memories from over the years and written messages on the hanging photo frames. We spent the morning there reminiscing about our relationship and getting excited about the future. SUBSCRIBE | www.brisbaneweddingweekly.com.au
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FUNNY MOMENT We were in the wedding car and had just left my house on the way to the chapel when I realised I had left my second pair of shoes (flats for photos and dancing) behind. The poor driver had to turn the car around at the bottom of our narrow street and take us back up the hill. I’m sure the neighbours had a good chuckle watching our wedding car doing a 5-point turn and racing back up the street.
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ADVICE FOR BRIDES TO BE Don’t sweat the small stuff and remember the bigger picture. Though at times it may not seem like it - the centrepieces, the seating arrangements, the favours, and all of the other bits and pieces that make up a wedding are not the most important part of your wedding day. The most important part of your wedding day is that it is the day you will be marrying the man that you love. Take quality time out together and really be there for each other both in the lead up to and on your wedding day. For me, it’s the memories of the butterflies in my stomach, the first glance we shared, and the warmth of our friends and family that made our day special – and they are all things you simply can’t plan.
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Number of guests: 110 Ceremony: Broadway Chapel (in Woolloongabba) Reception: Baguette Bistrot & Bar (in Ascot) Wedding Gown: Hilde Heim Bridesmaid Dresses: We bought them online from Warehouse UK (www. warehouse.co.uk) Suits: Roger David Flowers: A wonderful family friend Joanne organised our flowers that came from the Northside Flower Market Hair: Alana from Hair by Popular Demand Makeup: Gemma from Embellished Makeup Artistry Transport: The six of us all fit into a 1967 Daimler Majestic Major from Tic Tac Tours Photographer: Ben & Jodie from Blue Tulip Imaging 78
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Johanna + Ged How did he propose? We had planned to go watch the sunrise on the beach but when the weather became rainy and stormy we went for a drive up to the look-out on Mount Mee. Ged had written me a letter...when I finished reading it he proposed. Do you have a theme for your wedding in mind? What about colours? The theme for our wedding is very country/DIY. We plan to make a lot of the decorations ourselves, so many of our ideas include hessian, lace, calico – very natural colours with a hint of a dusky-pink from our bridesmaid dresses. Where will you be looking for your wedding dress? I had a few friends suggest some places; Sugar & Spice Bridal, Roz La Kelin and Hilde Heim. However I ended up getting a dress from Sugar & Spice Bridal. Dream Brisbane wedding location? Originally, we wanted to have an outdoor wedding on a property out of Brisbane and hold the reception in a marquee but planning our wedding in the summer we changed our minds. We have booked our reception at Samsonvale District & Community Hall between Samford and Dayboro where there is plenty of potential to be creative. Honeymoon Ideas? We love the idea of the Maldives for the honeymoon but unfortunately it is something well out of our price range – instead our travel agent recommended a few places that offer the same bungalow feel with half the cost. We’re currently tossing up between Fiji and Bora Bora. Did you have an engagement party? We had an engagement party not long after we got engaged. It was very low key, we had a make your own burger bar and enjoyed music and conversation with the people we love most. Who was your photographer? Our photographer is Hannah Photography
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Faith + Bryan How did he propose? Bryan and I got engaged in January this year. It was kind of unexpected but I also had been guessing that it was coming. On our one-year anniversary he took me out at 3am for a “surprise”. To my delight he took me on a sunrise hot air balloon ride followed by a gourmet champagne breakfast at O’Reilly’s Grand Homestead & Vineyard. When we arrived he had a little table set up for us. I was very surprised because he can’t keep a secret to save his life but he kept this very well. We didn’t really have much money as he was studying full time so I felt pretty spoilt. After breakfast, we walked around the vineyard hand in hand and we stood under some beautiful shady trees and there he proposed. He said “Fayfee will you marry me?” I laughed and said “Really?” and he got down on one knee and pulled the little box out of his jacket pocket and said “Really!” The ring is absolutely stunning. He designed it himself and had it made for me. Do you have a theme for your wedding in mind? What about colours? It’s a night time garden wedding, country vintage themed and colours are Mint and Peach, as Bryan’s favourite colour is orange and mine is minty blue. Where will you be looking for your wedding dress? Etsy or my mum or sister will make it. Dream Brisbane wedding location? Anywhere outside. I love the location I picked... Osteria – Casuarina. Honeymoon Ideas? Malaysia and Thailand for shopping and adventure. Did you have an engagement party? Our engagement party was at the Spring Lake Hotel and we had over 100 people as we are only having a small ceremony. We had friends and family celebrating with us from all over Queensland, and it was an awesome night! We were so blessed by everyone who came. Who was your photographer? Our engagement photo shoot was done by Matt and Jess from Collective Photography. 92
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