LUCY & THOMAS

Congratulations LUCY & THOMAS

8.7.22

“The best moment will be standing together, looking out at your combined family and friends and being thankful. It is not often in your life you get all the people who love you in a room. Savour that feeling – because it is the best foundation for a great marriage.

“A photo of us sitting and watching the sunrise just after Tom proposed was so beautiful that I commissioned an amazing artist to paint it and I gifted it to Tom on our wedding day.

“We wanted to really capture the natural beauty of Gabbinbar Homestead so we opted for effortless elegance with a touch of modern romance.

Lucy Dixon and Thomas Edgar met on Tinder back in March 2018. “I was notoriously slack at checking messages and missed Tom’s initial conversation. He didn’t want to let an opportunity slip by, so he found me on Instagram and tried messaging me there. The only catch... he was living in Japan fulfilling a professional volleyball contract so we had to wait a few weeks for our first date. We had our first date at Pearl Café in Woolloongabba and there was an instant spark! One of the reasons Tom was back in Australia earlier than usual was that he had to have ankle surgery for an injury sustained playing in Japan. Our third date was in the hospital after Tom’s surgery, where I met his mum for the first time. Not long after, I got to meet his entire family as they were around to help him after surgery while he was on crutches.”

“We can thank Covid a little for the proposal! With Tom’s career being based in Japan for the last four years, our relationship was long distance with lots of trips back and forth. While a long distance relationship can be tough, we used it as an opportunity to make our bond stronger. We also made the most of the situation being able to see the world together through volleyball. Then the pandemic hit and like many others, we were unable to see each other for nine months. Being apart definitely made the heart grow fonder and it also made Tom realise how much I meant to him and that ours was a forever type of love. Tom proposed a few weeks after being home, on a trip to Hamilton Island. Despite us both having a few too many cocktails the night before, he made sure I got out of bed when the alarm went off as it was our last full day on the island and he wanted to watch the sunrise at Passage Peak. He found the perfect spot and it was a very quick ‘YES’ from me! We had champagne and orange juice on hand to celebrate (which Tom had secretly packed) and then hiked up the mountain.”

“Our wedding was held at Gabbinbar Homestead. The perfectly-manicured gardens, stunning white pavilion with classic chandeliers and the history of the estate offered inspiration for our day, with lots of fresh blooms creating a romantic, ‘old worldly’ vibe. This was a beautiful contrast to the modern aesthetics in the reception space, with statement French doors, hanging pendant lighting and stunning glass conservatory roof. Gabbinbar Homestead is one of the most beautiful venues I have ever seen and we were incredibly fortunate to host our wedding there. Our dress code was black tie and all our guests looked gorgeous!”

“My highlights were having my dad walk me down the aisle and seeing Tom’s face. Hearing each other’s vows was so emotional. My dad singing during his Father of the Bride speech was definitely a highlight! He changed the lyrics ‘Sweet Caroline’ to ‘Lucy Eloise’ and it was incredible and very out of character for him! Everyone at the wedding couldn’t help but stand up and sing along. Tom’s highlight was the whole day and being able to share it with all of his family and closest friends who live all around the country and the world!“

Lucy’s advice for other couples planning their wedding: (Lucy) “Have everything at the one venue - from getting ready, ceremony and photos to reception. This made our day run so smoothly. We were able to take all our separate family photos before the ceremony and after the ceremony all our photos were taken on the spectacular grounds of Gabbinbar. This enabled us to be able to join our guests for cocktail hour and enjoy the party! My other advice is to hire vendors you trust.” Tom’s advice: “There’s no such thing as too much communication! Make sure you and your partner are on the same page regarding all facets of your wedding. Lucy did an amazing job with this and all of our amazing vendors were on the same page as us which made for a much smoother day.”

“We spent our honeymoon on Wilson Island which is all-inclusive and caters for a maximum of 10 adults at any one time. We were lucky to only have two other couples staying and we all had a ball! The days were filled with incredible meals and cocktails, sleeping in 5-star glamping style accommodation and snorkelling the best part of the Great Barrier Reef. We highly recommend it.”

“The moment I first saw Lucy at the top of the aisle will forever be in my mind. How beautiful she looked and that feeling of genuine happiness I had in that moment is something I hadn’t experienced before.

LUCY & THOMAS’S WEDDING CREW

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Accessories - Lolita’s Pearls Attire - Ella Moda (Bride’s Dress), Tony Barlow (Suits), Zimmermann (Bridesmaid Dresses), Harlo Shoes (Shoes) Cake - Cake House by Katrina Allan Ceremony and Reception - Gabbinbar Homestead Florals - Kate Dawes Flower Design Hair - Evalyn Parsons Makeup - Mirror Mirror Makeup Artistry Marriage Celebrant - Ange Anderson - Married by Ange Music - Nick Trovas Band Photography - Figtree Pictures Stationery and Invitations - Paper Empire Videography - Phoebe Galloway Films