Kristi + Matthew

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Kristi & Matthew

venue Narooma Golf Club phone 02 4476 0505 email functions@naroomagolf.com.au web www.naroomagolf.com.au

The torrential downpour at Tuross Heads did nothing to dampen Matthew’s enthusiasm that day in February of 2019.

Originally meeting on Facebook four years earlier, Goulburn born Kristi, and Matthew from Heathcote, were enjoying a holiday with their blended family of three boys. It didn’t go quite to plan however, with the wet weather forcing them into their cabin much of the time. But a little rain (or a lot) wasn’t going to stand in the way of Matthew’s plans to propose to Kristi. That day he popped the question in that crowded little cabin with the boys – and Kristi said “Yes!” They didn’t realise at the time, but that determination would hold them in good stead for their upcoming wedding. Their wedding date on 3rd October 2020 gave them 20 months to plan, but like many couples, what they didn’t plan for was COVID coming into their lives, impacting their wedding plans, and taking many of the decisions out of their hands.

Kristi looked vibrant in her gorgeous wedding gown

In the early days of their planning, Kristi and Matthew organised a coastal view themed wedding at Narooma Golf Course’s spectacular headland, followed by a reception at Narooma Golf Club. As time went on though, it soon became clear that their dream wedding would have to be modified. COVID restrictions limited their guests to only those from the Goulburn and Cronulla areas, and eventually they had to cancel their reception. Aside from COVID preventing Kristi and Matthew from celebrating with all of their family and friends, they wouldn’t change anything else about their day. Their ceremony was very special. “It was 24 degrees, just perfect” says Kristi, and their Celebrant, Karen from Wonder Weddings Canberra included their boys into the ceremony so well, “it was amazing”. They enjoyed the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, and were surprised and delighted to actually see whales in the background during their headland ceremony.

The boys looked very handsome dressed in their dark blue shirts and camel coloured pants which matched Matthew’s comfy RM Williams pants and dark blue jacket. And Kristi looked vibrant in her gorgeous wedding gown. “My flowers and hair piece were done by my beautiful friend ERB and cake by my bridesmaid Chantelle Gurr. They both stood out and went above and beyond with what we wanted” she says. Asked where their dream wedding location would have been and they reply, “In Narooma, it is just magnificent”. Despite having to cancel their reception, Julie from Narooma Golf Club, set up and decorated a room just for the immediate family, for a special wedding dinner. “Due to COVID, we had a lot of restrictions, but Julie our wedding organiser made the day just perfect” says Kristi. Unfortunately, their honeymoon on a boat cruise was also shelved due to COVID. Instead they went home and painted their house.

Kristi’s Wedding Advice: Enjoy your day, take it all in, sit back and relax. You have done the hard yards. If something goes wrong, let someone else deal with it.

Wedding Date: 3 October 2020 • Theme: Coastal View • Number of Guests: 28 • Wedding Song/Dance: Brian Adams - Everything I do I do it for you • Photographer: Bianca Burgers from Bohemian Photography • Gown: Affordable Bridal • Rings: Zantas Jewellers • Hair: Cut & Curl Hair Studio • Makeup: Makeup by Alissa • Bridesmaids Dresses: Prom Dresses (Online) • Groom/Groomsmen’s Suits: Goulburn Country Outfitters • Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Julie Bradley from Narooma Golf Club • Ceremony: Narooma Golf Course Headland • Celebrant: Karen Dahlstrom (Wonder Wedding Canberra) • Reception: Dinner at Narooma Golf Club • Florist: ERB (E Rowe Boutiques) • Cake: Peter & Chantelle Gurr • Bomboniere: Stubbie Holders by Soupcan • Transport: Golf Buggies