Meagan & Ashley

from BRISBANE WEDDINGS MAGAZINE winter spring 2023

OUR WEDDING TEAM

SUNSHINE COAST, QLD, 14 FEB 2022

Meagan (Megz) Hyam and Ashley Jurkiewicz attended primary school together from grade one. “I was in Ash’s older brother’s year level at school. We met again in 2018 at the Doomben Racecourse where I was an entrant in the Fashions on the Field for Strabroke Cup. Ash was there with friends celebrating his birthday. I was on stage dressed to impress with one of my daughters by my side. I saw Ash and my instant thought was, ‘Wow! little Ashley has grown up’. Ash thought to himself, ‘Who is this stunner all done up to the nines?’ There was a little spark and connection. His cheeky smile and big blue eyes swept me away. Five years later, we are still enjoying entering Fashions on the Field together and he recently took out runner-up at the Girl’s Day Out races!”

“The proposal was my perfect day. We were spending a weekend at Highwood Park B&B in Maleny, our favourite little romantic getaway spot. I was swinging on a wooden swing in a huge tree with the most stunning sunset and thinking to myself, ‘Wow! this is the most perfect proposal spot’. Never in my wildest dreams was I expecting Ash would in fact be proposing right there and then! He ensured every little detail was perfect, even going to the lengths of sneakily recording it on my phone. He walked in front of me as I was swinging and I uttered the words, ‘You are ruining my view of the sunset!’. He said, ‘Oh really, I might improve your view’ and dropped to one knee, popping the question I had been waiting for, for what seemed like forever!”

Highlights. ASH: “Watching Megz and the girls walk down the aisle. We have five amazing kids (Ash has one and I have four). Also the wedding dance - dancing to our customised acoustic couple song and the weeks spent having professional lessons.” MEGZ: “Walking down the aisle and seeing Ash waiting at the end, with each step becoming that much closer to saying ‘I Do’ and being Mrs Jurkiewicz (and a life of having to spell my surname to absolutely everyone!) Also listening to Ash’s wedding vows. He melted my heart with his words and seeing him cry brought a vulnerability and sensitivity to the moment – it was Love, Love, Love.”

“My wedding advice is to choose a theme you both love. Once you understand your theme and the tone of the day, the rest falls into place. Be super organised. Invest in a wedding planning book to help keep your thoughts and budget on track. Have fun with it and don’t plan a wedding that isn’t you! Pick amazing vendors. If your vendors understand your ideas and can share your passion and vision, then they will all work well together.”

My advice (one year on) is don’t stop treasuring the memories. Look back on your day. Remember what you loved! Remember how it felt. Remember the first glimpse of your husband to be on your day. The first year might be challenging. Looking back on your gorgeous memories will remind you that today is worth it… and yesterday will never be forgotten. And that love always wins! In the beginning there was Love, Love, Love and 12 months on … we are very much still in love.

Our Wedding Team

BROOKE CARLYON CEREMONIES

Celebrant www.instagram.com/brooke_carlyon_ceremonies_ brooke_hern@hotmail.com

LOVELENSCAPES PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography and Videography www.lovelenscapes.com lovelenscapes@gmail.com

PENNY PORTRAITS

Photo Booth www.pennyportraitsbooth.com hello.pennyportraits@gmail.com

WEDDING DANCE DIVA

Dance Lessons www.weddingdancediva.com.au kylie@weddingdancediva.com.au

ACCOMMODATION Yabbaloumba Retreat (Guys)

Highwood Park B&B Guest Lodge (Girls)

ATTIRE MEAGAN - Oh Hello Bride (Custom Designed Angela Marcuccio Dress), Wittner (Heels), Lovisa Jewellery (Earrings), Wallace Bishop (Necklace), Bailey Loves Montville (Hat) BRIDESMAIDS - Esther and Co (Dresses), Oh Hello Bride (Custom Flower Accessories) FLOWER GIRL - Oh Hello Bride (Custom Dress), Lovisa (Jewellery), Forever New (Heels)

ASHLEY - YD Australia (Suit), Politix Menswear (Shirt, Belt and Shoes)

GROOMSMEN - Politix Menswear

CAKE Just a Bite

CEREMONY VENUE Little White Wedding Church

CONFETTI Spread Love Celebratory Confetti

DECOR, HIRE AND STYLING L&L co. Events

FAVOURS Marketplace (Glass Love Heart Coasters and Donut Board)

FLORALS The Orange Blossom

HAIR AND MAKEUP Silk Hair and Makeup

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY Invitation Station (Cara Marie Designs)

MUSIC Love Note Music

RECEPTION Yabbaloumba Retreat (L&L co. Events)

RINGS MEAGAN - Michael Hill Jeweller, ASHLEY - Underwood Fine Jewellers

TRANSPORT Wheels to Weddings

Our theme was ‘In the beginning there was Love, Love, Love’ which is the title of our couple song! Our aesthetic was Country Sheike, with blush pink and rose gold tones.