WEDDING

Courtney & Daniel

A Ballarat love story and a destination wedding.

17.11.18 Photography: Charlotte Kiri Photography Location: The Winehouse, Queenstown, New Zealand

How did you meet? We met in Primary School 20 years ago and became childhood sweethearts. We lost touch when I moved away with my family; however, we found each other 10 years later and have been together ever since.

Tell us about the proposal. In late 2017, Daniel booked a spontaneous trip to Queenstown in New Zealand. We had a helicopter trip booked; however; due to the bad weather, it was unsafe to land at our chosen location. The pilot offered to try other routes, but Dan was willing to wait until the next day. When we finally got into the air again, we flew over Queenstown, past the Remarkables, and landed on a mountain near a waterfall that overlooked Glenorchy. The views were so breathtaking; we walked to the very edge and Dan got down on one knee. And to top it off, our pilot was waiting for us, to pop the champagne!

Okay, we want all the details. Tell us about your day My day started with champagne and being with my closest friends and family in our Airbnb that overlooked beautiful Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. My loved ones supported me in the morning while we had our hair and makeup done in the Airbnb.

I remember being a nervous wreck; fortunately, rescue remedy spray fixed that.

Initially, the weather was looking ominous, but the day magically turned into a beautiful 25-degree day in Queenstown. I travelled to the wedding venue with my father as he was to walk me down the aisle as part of a surprisingly emotional ceremony that I’ll never forget.

After the ceremony, we took the time to get some beautiful photos taken with all of our family and friends. Having a small guest list was amazing for our wedding as we didn’t need to rush in order to be congratulated by everyone who attended.

After the congratulations, we set off on a fabulous helicopter ride up to the Remarkables for our wedding photos. This was an incredible experience and made for some amazing images. We returned to the reception, where the food was lovely, the speeches touching, and the music fun. We danced the night away and made memories we will never forget.

When did planning begin? What was the hardest thing to get organised? Any hiccups? Planning started the day we got engaged. We are originally from Sydney and moved to Ballarat six years ago. No matter where we would have wanted to get married, our loved ones would have had to travel, so we were set on having a small, intimate wedding in a unique location.

We loved our trip to Queenstown so much that we had to come back and bring everyone else with us! We booked to see venues the next day after Dan proposed. There weren’t really any hiccups; however, maintaining a small guest list was the toughest decision. We decided not to have a bridal party and only invite our closest family and friends.

You would think having a destination wedding would reduce numbers; however, everyone loves a holiday. Where did you draw inspiration from? Where would you direct future brides?

It was just something I always had in my head that I didn’t want to do what was trending at the time. I wanted the style to be elegant and timeless. I was just wanted it to be beautiful. Booking everything remotely took a lot of research; however, I found all unique suppliers through blogs and Instagram. Wild Hearts Wedding Fairs NZ and the Together journal were my “go-tos”.

Describe the elements of your day and how you went about it all. Photography: Charlotte Kiri Photography

I took a chance on Charlotte because she hadn’t been a photographer for long and was very affordable. Despite the very few shoots she had on her portfolio, she blew me away, and I didn’t think twice. Best decision I made. Venue: The Winehouse The Winehouse was unbelievable. As soon as we walked in, we knew we had to book it. I think it was the waterfall in the backdrop that made it beyond perfect.

Wedding gown: St Patrick

I booked in Armadale, Melbourne, after a friend’s recommendation, and because I’m not much of a shopper, I only tried on three dresses before I chose this one. Funnily enough, I made the decision with my mum and sister via Facetime. Leading up to my final fittings, my mum flew down for the final alterations. Music: String trio and acoustic trio Freefall

I only ever envisioned walking down the aisle to strings playing Pachelbel’s canon and it was difficult to find musicians who could play classical and modern songs. I had an acoustic duo play during pre-reception drinks. After our first dance, we also had a DJ because we love RnB.

Flowers: The Flower Room I found the Flower Room on Instagram. The flower trends changed so many times throughout our year of planning; however, I made a quick decision based on my vision board that I had saved and sent it to the florist to work with.

What was the most memorable moment of your wedding day?

I would say getting in the helicopter just after saying our vows and looking down at our loved ones waving up at us as we flew off to our photo location on top of a mountain. If you could, would you change anything about your day?

When we landed on the mountain for our photoshoot, there was a 2000 m drop behind us on the rock that we were standing on. I knew that if I tripped, it would end badly, so I had to take my shoes off to feel a bit grounded. So, in hindsight, I probably would have brought flats for that moment.

What is your biggest tip for couples who are planning their big day? If you choose to do a destination wedding, I recommend creating a free website on theknot.com. This is handy if you have any additional information for guests and it means you don’t have to flood your invitation with every detail. Guests can also RSVP on the site and for multiple events. It’s so easy!

The Parisian by Isabella Hammad

The Parisian is set in an interesting period in France, right before the outbreak of World War I, and in Palestine after the old Ottoman Empire had been carved up by the victors. It is a piece of historical fiction set in a time and place that you don’t frequently read about. In 1914, Midhat Kamal is sent to France to study medicine by his father. He goes because it is his duty, and he makes the most of it, throwing himself into his studies and making friends among the French. He even falls in love in France – both with a woman and the country. When the war is over, he returns to Nablus – a town in Ottoman Palestine.

His father is a wealthy textile merchant and Midhat understands that his medical studies will mean nothing in the next phase of his life when, out of another sense of duty, he takes over the family clothing business, which is pretty much a market stall. His father orders him to take a wife. The task of finding someone suitable is handed to Midhat’s grandmother. He must now settle down to a conventional Muslim life. Meanwhile, the tensions of geopolitics are fermenting in the background and, as the story progresses, the anger of the Palestinians becomes more apparent. A very enjoyable and enlightening read.

Eight Lives by Susan Hurley

Eight in Chinese is a lucky number. It is also the sum of the numbers on a new drug, SMB1412, developed by Vietnamese refugee turned brilliant medical researcher David Tran. He named his new drug Eight in the hope of inventing a drug that could essentially help broken immune systems fix themselves. Eight is also the number of human guinea pigs that the drug was meant to be tested on, before David decided to test the drug on himself, with disastrous results. David’s story begins with a newspaper article from 1979 reporting on his arrival with his mother at a refugee camp in Hong Kong.

They had successfully evaded Thai pirates and survived a storm at sea to get there. Although David ends up growing up in Melbourne, attending a good school and university, his past is something from which he can never escape. Five different people tell us about David, who is already dead when the book begins.

Eight Lives is a captivating thriller that will keep you engrossed until the last page.

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Hello, I’m Lilly. I’m a personal trainer and have just finished the Accelerator program at Runway! Born and bred in Ballarat, I’ve been running my own business for about three years. It started as an outdoorbased bootcamp venture, which then morphed into an online platform for women in their 40s to start or resume their fitness journey.

84 Can you explain your business for us? The Sunrise Club is something I created for people just like my mum who want a realistic place to start their fitness journey, where they feel cared for, are motivated in their workouts, and want to define what “fit enough” means to them. Most fitness programs are geared towards people in their 20s and come with a predetermined idea of what fitness has to “look like”. At Sunrise, we use a web-based solution to support and encourage those over 40 to achieve their goals, whether that’s running five kilometres for the first time or carrying all the shopping in at once!

We use programming that encourages sustainability and motivational interviewing techniques to create connection and relevance for our clients. It’s a simple, friendly approach to fitness where you can actually start to incorporate health and fitness into your life. How did you begin in the Accelerator program? I was running the outdoor group fitness classes here in Ballarat and felt like I wanted to do more to help people just like Mum and my other clients. I had a passion and drive, but it was misdirected. I knew I didn’t know everything about running my own business, or how to build something that would be able to change people’s lives. I needed help and guidance. I wanted to learn from people who had done it before and would be able to give me feedback as well as support. What does being in the program involve? A mentor. My mentor was able to guide, listen, and give me support and feedback on the work we were doing during the program, but also provided information on the products of my business and other critical aspects. A range of workshops and presentations. Workshops and presentations are provided that range from accounting to stress management, to tax and marketing. The Runway team has thought of just about everything that could support or progress your business or start-up. When you first begin, it’s good to work on things you might not “like” but that really improve your business.

A workspace. The space is beautiful. You have your own desk in an open-plan environment. It’s great to be working away from home; it really gives me a place to focus. A community. The co-working space is excellent. You interact with a wide range of people who can provide insight into different perspectives and ideas that could benefit your business. The biggest takeaway from your time in the program? Networking. You meet and get to know so many people! It can’t be understated the value of having people available who can help, and by having the network at Runway, you can ask the right people the right questions. Knowing people is an opportunity in itself. Where to for Macfilly Fitness from here? My major goal is to have a fitness platform where people over 40 can truly define their own fitness. I am currently beta-testing workouts for the Sunrise Club so that I can create a product that people love and want to use every day! I think listening to clients is a vital part of my business.

I will be launching a full nine-week program before Christmas. I’m also working with the fantastic team at Tech Studio to build the website/app. I am always posting workouts and videos on my social media, too, so if you need some ideas and inspiration, be sure to check them out! What would you say to anyone considering applying for the Accelerator program? Get along to one of Runway’s Wednesday free coworking days to see how you like the space, or do the bootcamp – it’s like a mini two-day accelerator course.

Ask yourself what does my business need? If you need a mentor to build your network, or you have an idea but just aren’t sure what to do with it, I would definitely recommend the Accelerator program. Go-to snack? Oh, at the moment, it’s granny smith apples with peanut butter – they’re a slight obsession of mine! You can find me on social media at @ macfilly.fitness or @thesunriseclub and my website is www.macfilly.com

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At some stage in our lives, we have all wanted to make a good first impression, whether it was when we went for an interview to secure a job we always wanted, or when we had our first date with someone we really liked.

Whether we like it or not, first impressions really do matter, and research has shown that your smile plays a big role in this. What makes some people appear attractive, trustworthy or confident? Or others shifty, unconfident or even aggressive? Your smile is more powerful than you think and can reveal more in a split second than words ever could. Subconsciously, every shape we see generates an impression, from cars to buildings. This has been shown to be the same with the shape of our faces and our teeth. Thousands of years ago the Greek physician, Hippocrates, described how all humans had one of four main temperaments, or personality types, related to the shape of their faces. Melancholic (oval) – strong leadership, passionate, brave

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The study of how the shape of our face relates to our personality is called morphopsychology and it does not stop with the face. The shape, colour, size and alignment of our teeth can also make a powerful impression on the way others see us and the type of character we portray.

Everybody’s smile is different and, surprisingly, it’s not just about the teeth; we smile with our mouth, our face and our soul. This is what makes smiles as individual as we are.

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