LISA & MARIA

Congratulations LISA & MARIA

14.5.22

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHE SAID YES!

“One of our highlights was the ceremony as we got to say our personal vows. The ceremony was held in the Courtyard Garden and the reception was in the Library Bar and Rosewood Room at Hillstone St Lucia. We liked how the venue had two levels for eating and dancing at the end of the night.

Lisa and Maria met at Electra House, a bar in Adelaide in August 2017. “Maria’s brother Adam introduced us and we ended up having a conversation that felt like it lasted forever but also not long enough. We didn’t really talk again that night, but we instantly knew there was something there. A few weeks later, we bumped into each other again at the same bar and this time we ended up talking more. Then Maria asked me, ‘Do you have Snapchat?’ and I said, ‘No but I have a phone number’. I grabbed Maria’s phone from her and saved my number with my name and a love heart eyes emoji. Maria’s first text to me was 2 love hearts.”

“Maria had been planning the proposal for months. She prepared me for a night out by saying we had to attend a work Christmas function at Gambaro Seafood Restaurant. She had also booked Gambaro Hotel, which is special to us as she took me there once and I fell in love with the place. While planning the proposal, Maria also set up a Christmas treasure hunt to get me off the trail because I can get a bit nosy. The morning of the proposal Maria said she had to go into work. She came back after a few hours and off to the hotel we went. When we entered the hotel room, I was greeted with a sweet note from Maria, flower petals everywhere, a map of where we first met, champagne and a present which was a puzzle that said, ‘Will you marry me?’. I turned back to Maria shocked and confused because she was always saying she didn’t want to get married. She took the ring out and said, ‘Will you?’ and without finishing or waiting for a response nervously ‘shoved’ it on my finger. I hugged her and said, ‘Yes of course’.”

“Our wedding theme was Rustic Vibes. We wanted it to be elegant and to have a chilledout vibe for everyone to have fun.”

“Our advice for other couples planning their wedding is think about ways you can save. When looking for professionals, follow recommendations from other people in the industry and read reviews and look at photos. Meet with them to see if you gel and have the same idea about the day. A friend made our bonbonnieres and my mum made the bridesmaid bouquets. If you are wearing a dress, practice walking, dancing, sitting and eating. Plan for some alone time after the ceremony or after dinner. It is a big day and you will need a moment to breathe and chill out with your spouse. If possible, hire professionals for planning the run through, setting up and decorating. Most importantly, do what you want! People will have opinions but you need to do what you both like. We had a wedding trivia after dinner to personalise it more.”

“We had a minimoon on the Gold Coast and are planning a honeymoon in New Zealand.”

LISA & MARIA’S WEDDING CREW

Ceremony and Reception HILLSTONE ST LUCIA

www.hillstonestlucia.com.au enquiries@hillstonestlucia.com.au

Accommodation - Jephson Hotel Attire - Two Hearts Bridal Studio (Maria’s Dress & Earrings), Luv Bridal (Lisa’s Dress), Zoya Olepir (Dress Alterations), Politix (Suits), Asos (Bridesmaid Dresses) Cake - Frosted Indulgence Favours - Made by a friend Florals, Hire and Styling - Beautiful Weddings Games Hire - Brisbane Backyard Games Hair and Makeup - Amanda Higl Hair and Makeup Invitations - The Fabled Papery via Etsy Keepsakes - The Heavenly Hangers via Etsy (photo charms of deceased loved ones) Marriage Celebrant - Natasha Hill, Hills Celebrant Transport - Kombi Bus Hire (Bridal Party), Coach Hire (Guests)