The first date
Juliette and Patrick met through Juliette’s cousin in 2016. They started talking online for a bit, getting to know each other through messages and calls, before finally meeting in person. That first meeting marked the beginning of a beautiful journey together, filled with love and countless cherished moments.
The engagement
Our daughter was just three weeks old, and we were still very much in the newborn bubble. We were at home in the lounge room when he got down on one knee and asked me. It was a very emotional moment and completely caught me by surprise, but now I can’t imagine him proposing any other way.
The gown
The first thing that caught my eye was the blush undertone of the dress; it was so unique compared to anything I had seen. The billowing sleeves and dreamy skirt made me feel like a princess, and it perfectly suited our venue. I wasn’t keen on a traditional veil because the dress already had so much fabric, so I chose a small hair scarf instead.
One piece of advice
Secure your essential vendors as soon as possible! Wedding vendors often get booked far in advance, so once you have your date, start putting down deposits right away. And remember, don’t stress over the small details. Your guests are there to celebrate you, and they won’t notice the little things as much as you think.
The venue
One major priority for us was having the ceremony and reception at the same location so our guests wouldn’t have to travel in between. The gardens are absolutely whimsical, and I knew I wanted to get married in front of one of their original water fountains. The marquee had ample room for all the vendors we wanted, and since it was a November wedding, it was reassuring to know we had an indoor option if the weather turned wet.
Beautiful ceremony memories
Our daughter was 15 months old at the time and she was walking around during the ceremony. She ended up standing between us, which was really special to have her involved.
Favourite memories
Walking back up the aisle! The ceremony jitters were gone, and we had just been introduced as husband and wife with all our friends and family cheering us on. It was so surreal.
Favourite vendors
Definitely the staff and owners at Glenfyne. They went above and beyond, taking care of the little details we had overlooked and handling everything behind the scenes. They made sure everything ran smoothly, and even if it didn’t, we had no idea. Also, our flowers were amazing, like all my Pinterest dreams come true.
The night before
The night before the wedding, I stayed at my parents’ house with our daughter, Montana. She was awake almost all night, so by morning, I was feeling pretty exhausted. It wasn’t ideal, but a strong coffee and an encouraging pep talk from my bridesmaids made all the difference.
Vendors
Alterations Happily Ever After Alterations I Bars Pop N Clink I Bridal Gown & Veil Designer Armeria Gown by Alena Leena I Bridesmaid Dresses Billy J, Shona Joy I Cake / Sweets Cake by Lola Catering & Events / Ice Cream Truck by Dypsy Jypsy Soft Serve Ice Cream I Catering Pellegrino Pizza / Grazing Table by Lola Catering & Events I Celebrant David Hobbs I Ceremony Venue Glenfyne Weddings & Events I Entertainment / Music DJ Nige I Florist Fernleigh Flowers I Grooms Attire Dicksons Mensland I Hair Stylist Ivy Cant Hair I Invitations / Stationery Vistaprint I Jewellery Saint Valentine Jewellery I Makeup Artist Bri Artistry I Nails / Tan Bri Artistry I Photobooth Capture the Moment Photobooths I Photographer Courtney Dwyer Photography I Reception Venue Glenfyne Weddings & Events I Transport Family Car Holden HQ
Courtney Dwyer Photography
I’m COURTNEY AND I JUST BLOODY LOVE A WEDDING. The vibes, the resounding yell from the rooftop celebration of love, the people, but most of all? I love being able to capture the most special day of your life the best way I know how – with laughs, some serious moves on the dance floor, my third arm (my camera), and immersing myself completely into your day. I love love. Watching two humans promise forever to each other gives me the warm fuzzies, and getting to immortalise that for you? Well, that takes the cake as the best job ever and I’m so bloody glad I get to do it. I’m warm and energetic, fun and love a laugh and I promise that you’ll get the very best of me, amazing dance moves included.