146 I IWD Feature I Real Wedding Sarah Young Wedding Planner www.weddingplannermalta.com
&
Sian Justin
Married in Malta - 22nd September 2014
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W
e met in 2005 at a mutual
country well. From the moment we contacted
all our guests in a local restaurant the night
friend’s 18th birthday. Our
Sarah it all clicked into place and it was full
before. We loved that most of our guests came
first date was to the cinema
steam ahead from there. We headed over for
away with new friends from the wedding.
where I was so comfortable
a four day trip with my parents where Sarah
in Justin’s company I fell asleep on his shoulder
drove us to all the venues we were interested
and still do to this day during every film we
in.
watch.
We wanted our wedding to be relaxed and informal and that’s exactly what we got! If we
He carried the ring around in his rucksack for three weeks waiting for the perfect spot
Justin proposed on a trip to Perth, Australia in
were going to marry abroad we wanted it to be
2012 to visit Justin’s family. He carried the ring
outside with a sea view. We were never keen
around in his rucksack for three weeks waiting
for the day to be the big show they can often
for the perfect spot. In the end he waited until
become. Sarah and her team are so professional
4.30am on our last day to drive to Point Walter
and made sure our day was perfect so we could
I had my only sister Megan as my bridesmaid,
on the Swan River to propose at sunrise. We
relax with our guests. They guided us through
despite the eight year age gap we have always
celebrated over pancakes and champagne for
every step of the way, it couldn’t have been
been more like best friends. We found Megan’s
breakfast.
easier or more perfect for us. Sarah would
dress by chance whilst out Christmas shopping!
email us choices for everything and we would
We also had my two young cousins William (5)
I had always wanted to get married abroad,
simply pick what we wanted and she would
and Maisie (2) as pageboy and flowergirl who
so we set to searching various destinations in
action it. We had many personal touches at our
did a great job and almost stole the show.
Europe as we wanted somewhere accessible
wedding which Sarah helped us to arrange. Justin’s best man was his best friend from
for our family and friends. We looked at and got quotes from various countries and wedding
Malta was our perfect destination. We married
university Rob. Rob and his wife Nat not only
planners from places such as Italy and Greece
on the Monday at Sarah’s suggestion which
came over with their young son Cameron but
but nowhere felt quite right. My friend Jenna
meant the wedding lasted all weekend with
with both sets of parents to be on hand to look
suggested we look at Malta as I had done a
relaxed drinks in the villa on the Friday, a big
after him so they could fully partake in all the
university placement there and knew the
night out on the Saturday and a meal with
wedding events.
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found my dress in a local shop, the
All our guests commented on the venue and
with the results. She is very professional, very
moment I tried it on it was perfect. I had
its spectacular views. The food was also raved
customer focused, went the extra mile in all
always wanted a lace dress, I loved the
about. The venue, staff and the DJ were
aspects and showed initiative. Could not have
detail of the open back and the satin twist
brilliant and ensured we could party the night
wished to find a better planner, organiser and
around the waist.
away! The highlight was getting every member
advisor. Thank you Sarah!
of the wedding up on the dance floor for ‘Sweet The day itself was perfect from start to finish.
Caroline’, ‘Oops up side you head’ and ‘Never
The ceremony started at 5pm which was a
Forget’!
our days with our closest friends and family.
We honeymooned straight after the wedding
Justin went for a fry up with the Dads and men,
on the beautiful neighbouring island of Sicily.
Sarah and her team ensured everything ran to clockwork and was exactly as we wished for
had our nails done over a gossip in my hotel
Our wedding was everything we could have
We also celebrated with a big party back home
suite - suitably arranged by Sarah.
dreamed of and more. Sarah and her team are
on our return from our honeymoon.
Sarah and her team ensured everything ran to
amazing. I don’t know how I could have done
clockwork and was exactly as we wished for.
it without them. She is there for all the silly
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We were able to enjoy every second of our day
questions and last minute emails without any
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knowing everything would run smoothly.
hesitation. We were completely blown away
blessing in the 34 degree heat! We both started
I with six of my closest friends, sister and mum