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Wedding Style Profile - Sze and Andy

Jun 17, 2012  | Comments:

It's always exciting when we showcase a brand new Wedding Style Profile, but this time I've also relished the process.

You might or might not notice straight away, but I learned something new to help me blog more efficiently from now on. I decided to teach myself some neat tricks using Photoshop to drag n' drop images into photo collage templates. Settling with seven collage templates in the configurations I use the most, I can now spend more time fussing over my favourite pictures to share rather than extra unnecessary time laying out each collage from scratch. I wish I had done or known this sooner!

That aside, recollecting the day that was Sze and Andy's wedding day and the months that lead us there is the part that I enjoy most.

When I meet a couple for the very first time, I'm always hoping more than just to get along, but to make a connection. This is exactly how it fell into place with Sze and Andy. It was a relationship that was energetic and inspiring - the kind that spawns beautiful ideas, and a notion beyond simply a promise but a personal wish to see two wonderful, down-to-Earth people fulfill their dreams of a perfect wedding day.

The ceremony was held by the Lakeside of Werribee Mansion & Spa at Werribee Park. What I love about this area is the privacy it affords to both the ceremony itself, and the bride's first grand appearance without being seen by guests (and her husband to be!), thanks to the surrounding dense bushes and trees. Sze, her dad and bridesmaids get the VIP treatment, arriving at the site by bridal buggy ~ perfect for a few minutes of quiet reflection before Sze walks down the aisle!

For this absolutely stunning backdrop, we commissioned the construction and design of a natural birch bridal arch, complete with hanging blooms in teardrop glass balls, soft flowing drapes and gorgeous arrangements of flowers that match both the aisles and the provincial-style signing table. We cannot thank Nat, Cobi and the team at Flowers of Canterbury, our talented partner in floral design, for their amazing work. As you can tell, we were blessed with great weather - testament, as Sze and Andy tell me, of their daily prayers!

Sze arrived in a breathtaking strapless wedding gown, embellished with an sequined belt, delicate lace and romantic layers of frill, lace and ruffles to the train. What a sight!

 Guests were greeted with a Welcome Sign on the way to the Lakeside. It was handwritten with the same fonttype used on Sze and Andy's letterpress wedding stationery collection, and took more than 1.5 hours to complete! That little smudge was someone checking to see if it really was written in chalk or just a print. I guess they got their answer! :)

 Following the ceremony, guests were invited to the Library where we had set up exclusively to indulge them while the bridal party headed off to location photography. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Kristen Cook for the first time as well and love her work too! I cannot wait to see the photos!

While weddings are for a day, the memories of the day can last a little longer. In this case, we designed a Fingerprint Tree on canvas for our couple where guests can ink their fingerprints and 'leaf' their mark on the canvas. After a process of lamination, Sze and Andy can display this Fingerprint Tree in their new home as a momento of their special day. As a little surprise gift, we presented the couple with this exceptionally sweet jumbo cupcake for them to enjoy at home, if not on their wedding night!

 Sze and Andy are exceptional hosts and we were inspired to create a Secret Garden-themed dessert table with plenty of delectable bite-sized treats! You'll notice gorgeous elements at play including moss bunnies, mushroom cake pops in garden pails and baby carrot cupcakes marked by pink fondant rabbits!

 Before the wedding, Sze told us that her ultimate chocolate obsession is Ganache's Caramelised chocolate coated almonds. She even bought me some to try and now I'm completely hooked! So prior to the wedding, i made a beeline to South Yarra to get some, and made sure there was a platter of these yummy choc almonds for their guests, which we displayed in mini cupcake wrappers (not pictured, but we promise it didn't last very long!)

 For the thirsty, we had fresh homestyle lemonade in milk bottles, each on an ornate cake stand, with personalised 'Drink To...' tags!

 We also designed a Writing Desk where guests can write little notes for the couple. A vintage typewriter sets the mood, we even had each notecard bearing a letterpress vintage typewriter! Sealed with a kiss, guests drop their notecards into a gorgeous wrought iron birdcage on a stand.

 Gavin took the above image entirely in natural light streaming from the stained glass windows, creating this amazing effect!

As guests were enjoying the Library, One Wedding Wish headed back to the Pavilion to lay down the final touches.

Sze and Andy gave each guest a succulent as bomboniere and no effort was spared in the design and preparation this gorgeous gift. Succulents are enduring, and bear the symbolism of hope, family and new beginnings. Each succulent individually chosen. Each pot brush-finished with antique white to create a rustic yet clean finish, then wrapped in either grey for the gentlemen, or pink polkadots for the ladies. Each name and 'care' pick, individually cut and hand-assembled, were designed to suit this uber-fresh and fun theme we were creating in the Pavilion. 

We had so much fun creating these table numbers which weren't table numbers at all! I particularly loved watching guests in amusement of their table allocations, asking each other, 'Hey, where are you? I'm on the Tomato Soup/Teapot table...!'

Our succulent pots in perfect lines along the table, arrangements of tulips, hyacinths, roses and lisianthus bring the sentiment of a flower garden onto the tables.

Overlooking the Polo Lawn, we set up a Welcome Table in preparation for pre-dinner canapes and drinks and embellished the garden tables with pretty cushions and pots of flowers.

 Before I go on, I wish to take this opportunity to thank the second-to-none, professional team at Mansion Hotel & Spa, particularly Chloe, Saurabh and staff working that evening for their incredible support and commitment to the highest standards of service. I say again and again, we cannot do what we do without them. Thank you!

A good photobooth meant bellyaches of laughter at the wedding! In The Booth joined us that evening, and One Wedding Wish made sure there were plenty of props for crazy getups behind the velvet curtain. We also spent a bit of time purchasing materials at the craft store and handmaking those hats!

The Pavilion embraced the night as flickering candles created a warm and elegant ambience.

Being at a wedding from start to finish presents a special opportunity to get to know Sze and Andy a little better, and what they mean to the people who care most about them. Sze and Andy's fathers gave heartfelt speeches reflecting sheer pride in this day for their children. The family table was by far the rowdiest when it comes to cheering for the bride and groom! It was a real treat for an observer like myself!

When Paper Cranes and One Wedding Wish come together, it's magic! It was a pleasure to have Paper Cranes on board once again - the boys ~ Santo, Ferry and Dave are such a great team to work with! I have lost count of how many times i've watched this Same Day Edit but the day was captured beautifully, with a certain tear in my eye the first time.

The words read by Sze in Andy's letter to her say it perfectly - "Anniversaries shouldn't mean that much. The fact that you get to spend each day with the one you love is more important than how long you have been together already."  With this, I'd like to say...

Sze and Andy, though our work is now done and your journey with us have concluded, yours is only just beginning ~ the building of a life-long partnership and growing in love. Thank you for your friendship, trust and inspiration. I wish you both blessed days ahead and many amazing adventures! Joanie xox

A really big thank you to an amazing One Wedding Wish team - Sarah, Olivia, Gavin and Avita for keeping cool, calm and creative on a challenging day. 

You can see also this wedding in a Wedding Style Video on our Gallery Page! Or, just click here to watch!

Images by Gavin Luu for One Wedding Wish

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Wedding Style Profile - Olivia and Justin

May 14, 2012  | Comments:

We feel so privileged to have been asked to style Olivia and Justin's wedding at Bella Vedere, Coldstream. A wonderfully intimate affair embraced by family and friends from near and as far as the UK, a fine feast prepared by the renowned Executive Chef Gary Cooper, it was as perfect a celebration as Olivia and Justin envisioned it to be. Let this Wedding Style Profile take you on a romantic journey of this genuinely beautiful and warm-hearted couple.

Coming to Bella Vedere feels like coming home. Its backyard vegetable garden is one you wish your veggie patch at home could be, if only you put in as much love and attention as the chefs do. From the ground straight onto your plate, it's no wonder food at Bella Vedere is amplified of sweetness and flavour. Love its rustic surrounds and message of sustainability and harmony with nature.

Olivia and Justin's pretty vanilla cupcake tower came from The Cupcake Queens. We finished it beautifully with delicate pale pink roses and a topper of fresh flowers. I particularly love the hand-written menus signed off by the chef himself - a nice touch.

In the name of unique wedding experiences, I can't think of a sweeter bridal entrance than one that takes a bride and her father through a path of herbs and vegetables, under a makeshift archway of creeping foliage before appearing in the centre of the garden, amongst zucchinis and pumpkins, where her groom and cherished friends and family patiently await. Olivia looked picture perfect, her best accessory being the amazing smile she carried with her through the day.

My stowaway little red coffee pot makes another cameo appearance - it somehow always finds its way into our decor list, for a pop of colour if nothing else.

Olivia and Justin shared their story with me of a special connection when they first met in London many years ago, perhaps even before they knew it themselves. However much time may have passed, it was obvious Justin wasn't going to let this gorgeous lady out of his sight! Love grew and brought them to Australia, and a commitment forever forged when they welcomed Oscar into their world - a darling little boy who lights up any room and anyone he sets his sparkling blue eyes upon!

Our brief from the outset was to work with the venue - to enchance rather than to change - something we always aim for. Olivia loves birdcages, so on a backdrop of creepers, we extended the rusticity of the deck with hanging wrought iron birdcages filled with fresh garden roses and moss.

For guest tables, One Wedding Wish displayed lace-wrapped jars of fresh flowers featuring roses, snowberries, lisianthus and dahlia and lace-wrapped tealights finished with string. The bridal table featured leatherbound books, birch candle holders and a white coffee pot with pretty pastel blooms.

John Warren did a great job capturing the essence of this special day - have a look at this slideshow of beautiful images!

A very special thank you to Sarah and Olivia for all your efforts, and to Nat and Cobi at Flowers of Canterbury for the bride's bouquet.

It was truly a pleasure for myself and the One Wedding Wish team to help bring Olivia and Justin's wedding dreams to life. To be there with our couples to celebrate the beginning of the next exciting phase in their lives is something special for us. Thank you Olivia and Justin. Wish you both and Oscar beautiful days ahead. xox, Joanie

Images by Gavin Luu for One Wedding Wish

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Wedding Style Profile - Hannah and Chris

Apr 08, 2012  | Comments:

After many 'sneak previews' this season alone, I'm so pleased to finally share Hannah and Chris' Wedding Style Profile with everyone!

When i met Hannah for the very first time, she was just a newbie in Melbourne. As we got chatting (over a pizza, no less!), I learned of the adventurous spirit Chris and herself both shared, having worked and lived in a few cities across Australia in a span of just a few years. Home is wherever they are together. Where there is a park, they'll be lacing up their walking shoes. Where a bike trail, they'll be riding. Quiet comfort in each other's presence is good all the same. It was therefore befitting that they had picked Provincial Events'  Wattle Park Chalet to host their intimate wedding celebration - a heritage-listed building steeped in history located amongst acres of surrounding parkland.

With Hannah and Chris travelling on multiple interstate trips leading right to the week of the Wedding Day, we communicated mostly via email and phone, exchanging ideas and inspirational images for the number of key areas One Wedding Wish was pleased to take care of. Hannah and Chris' love for all things natural, earthy and provincial set the scene for us to design something that truly reflected their special relationship.

For the entrance, we created a simple but stylish Welcome Table featuring one of our signature Wishing Trees in their gorgeous colours of lilac, purple and peach. We also placed a large white wooden birdcage for cards embellished with flowers which doubled as a display for guest seating.

The ceremony was held in the venue's private garden offering panoramic views of Wattle Park. Vibrant blooms in glass jars decorated the aisle chairs. Guests were invited to a Drinks & Treats Station designed specifically to Hannah and Chris' unique theme. Our most favourite piece has to be the vintage blue bicycle parked by the table, looking as if it has just returned from a flower-picking trip to the meadows, and on the way back, picked up some long French baguette sticks too! We couldn't resist surprising our couple with a personalised bicycle plate to keep as a momento after the wedding.

One of the treats Hannah particularly asked for were cookies. Cookie jars seemed the most obvious choice, but we decided to take it a step further by packing two cafe-style chocolate chip cookies in frosted 'envelope' bags finished with grosgrain ribbon and a fun sticker that read "I'm COOKIE for you" - all neatly displayed in an open picnic basket.

No Treat Station is complete without colour-coordinated macarons! How about lavender-infused and passionfruit-choc ones?

Hannah struck a stunning figure in her wedding gown when she arrived. Isn't she just gorgeous!? Hannah and her bridesmaids carried bouquets of David Austin roses, lisianthus and orchids, designed by our preferred partner in floral design, Flowers of Canterbury (thank you Nat and Cobi!). A very special thank you also to Sarah and Olivia for their special touch to making everything gorgeous!

Hannah and Chris, I wish you both many more adventures ahead! Lots of love, Joanie xoxo

Image by Gavin Luu for One Wedding Wish

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Wedding Style Profile - Eileen and Joshua

Dec 28, 2011  | Comments:

A few days before we reign in the new year, Gavin and I find ourselves vegetating at a cafe in Kuala Lumpur consuming free wi-fi and lattes, his eyes fixated on the new iPad2 I gave him for Christmas, and mine on the laptop. I look back at an exhausting year, but ultimately one I am immeasurably grateful for. The nature of my work is to oversee one of the most important days in people’s lives, and for this I often put others’ needs ahead of my own. I’m therefore making a concerted effort over this break to recharge my batteries in preparation for what is already looking like a busy year. 2012 kicks off with a bridal expo in January, as well as a line-up of meetings and weddings before the Summer/Autumn season ends.

But you know how they say - find a job you love and you’ll never work again? When I look at this Wedding Style Profile I’m about to share with you, those words are the first to come to mind. With twenty-five photo montages laden with images individually hand-picked as my all-time favourite, this will be One Wedding Wish’s largest and most comprehensive Wedding Style Profile to date.

Put the kettle on, get the biccies and gather ‘round - we can’t wait to share all the delicious details with you!

Mansion Hotel and Spa at Werribee Park has got to be one of my most favourite venues in Melbourne, so naturally it was hard to contain my excitement when Eileen and Joshua came on board and told me the good news! We hit it off straight away, particularly when their gorgeous colour scheme was established. I’ll admit I’m a bit of a greenie at heart, and this is reflected in One Wedding Wish’s love for all things natural. Eileen and Joshua’s white and green palette was a fresh and intuitive complement to the Mansion’s lush surrounds.

Eileen and Joshua is the loveliest, and I mean, loveliest couple you could ever meet. They are the first I know to ask - “Would suppliers be hungry/tired/need a break during the day? Should we organise some platters of sandwiches, perhaps? Their day is just as long as ours...” While I did say this wasn’t necessary, their comment made me smile. This is just how they are - genuine, thoughtful and down-to-earth.

I delight in how attentive Joshua is to Eileen, and how united as a team they are in making decisions. From the outset, I sensed their shared love for the little details, quiet intricacies that invite you to come closer rather than elements that scream ‘look at me!’. Elegance without pretension - love it!

Tough decisions are made easier when there are so many beautiful options at Werribee Mansion to hold your ceremony. The Parterre Garden had a good run in October with glorious petunias full bloom in all colours. Early December however proved a little too soon for new seedlings to sprout, so we chose the oasis in front of the glasshouse as a backdrop. I love that it was open yet private, and offered a spectacular view of the Mansion’s clock tower.

I have always endeared to the idea of bringing flowers and fresh foliage a little closer to guests to evoke a sense of being surrounded by nature. Karina helped us create arrangements of white hydrangea and trailing ivy for each of our four white market umbrellas. On the aisle chairs, mason jars filled with white lisianthus and white/green hydrangea were suspended by organza ribbon for elegant simplicity and elegance. These jars would be reused on coffee tables later in the day, as you will soon see. A woven basket of personalised wedding bubbles and letterpress order of service booklets finished with twine awaited guests as they arrived for the ceremony.

Eileen walked down the aisle in dad’s arm, dressed in an absolutely stunning wedding gown from Brides of Armadale and carrying a posy-style bouquet of David Austin roses, hydrangea and succulents. I’m so thankful to Santo, Ferry and the team from Paper Cranes for capturing Joshua’s look of pure contentment as he watched his beautiful bride come down the aisle to stand by his side. Their heartfelt ceremony was witnessed by eighty of their closest family and friends.



Following the ceremony, guests retreated to the Mansion Hotel’s Library for two hours of pre-reception entertainment! Family and friends enjoyed the eclectic sounds of a live acoustic guitar trio while indulging in a generous spread styled by One Wedding Wish including mini green tea cupcakes, pistachio macarons, apple lollipops, smoked salmon and roast beef hors d’oeuvres and fresh fruity beverages from a styled drink station.




Eileen and Joshua loved the idea of having their friends and family help to complete a photo puzzle of themselves - a momento of their wedding to cherish in their new home.



Other classic boardgames were scattered around the room, a great way for guests to get to know each other and have a bit of fun at the same time!



When the puzzle was done, we framed and displayed it at the reception!



One Wedding Wish’s signature Wishing Tree makes a grand presence once again, this time in perfect harmony with our theme. The vase, filled with fluffy white and green hydrangea was surrounded with gorgeous rustic elements, including birch log candle holders, provincial instructions frame, and two delicate love birds. Personalised Wishing Tags finished with moss green twine were filled with happy wishes and words of wisdom for Eileen and Joshua as they begin their journey together as husband and wife.



We’re so excited to show you this next collection of photos!

One Wedding Wish styled the back of the Pavilion for pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and then transformed the space again for an incredible surprise the couple had in store, to be revealed only after dark. The only clue guests had of what was to come was this poster as soon as they turned the corner.:)



Mason jars from the ceremony made a comeback, placed underneath our coffee tables. We couldn’t resist the glossy green skin of Granny Smith apples for an added splashing of colour, and our obsession with flowers in coffee pots continue!



Succulents make a strong presence at Eileen and Joshua’s wedding. A whimsical twist to the traditional guest seating chart, One Wedding Wish went all out to deck out a provincial timber table with custom-made planter boxes to fit jumbo-sized echeverias, each plant pick a table number showing guest names.





These glass balls lining the ramp into the Pavilion took us some four hours to carefully construct. We’re so pleased with the effect! The log stumps, usually bare, were topped with moss, completing this look.



I cannot get over how gorgeous Eileen’s bouquet was, particularly with the dotting of succulents. Even Joshua had a little one for his boutonniere!



I don’t think there was a single person at the wedding who didn’t fall in love with our bomboniere!

We believe in ideas that are as practical as they are beautiful. The miniature wooden planter boxes were custom-made to fit cute succulents for guests to take home and nurture. We also ensured the box was made with sufficient base drainage such that the plant could thrive until it outgrew its home. We tied a care instructions tag to each box, and laid each one on a patch of premium turf to keep any residual soil away from the white linen.

Succulents flourish in any weather and with a little love, will multiply and grow in any garden - we absolutely love this sentiment. A plant pick inserted at the corner of the box doubled as placecards. Hands up if you love our bomboniere too! :)



Night fell and it was clear something was brewing outside!

By the time guests were invited out onto the lawn at 9.30pm, we had put together a classic Cinema Treats dessert table including popcorn in mini green popcorn boxes, green and white vanilla pound cake pops, mini gelati cones and vintage soda ready with striped straws.



A giant 6 x 4m screen was already erected about 20 metres away, sound and audio tested, signalling the Cinema Under the Stars experience was about to begin!

One Wedding Wish prepared an extra special His and Hers area for the newlyweds - a picnic-style setting complete with a picnic rug, white leather bean bags, a breakfast tray with the couple’s own set of treats, basket of fruit and flowers and wooden lanterns. For a bit of fun, we also added a ‘Just Married’ chalkboard sign at the back!

I had a little surprise of my own for the couple too. On the first day of the ‘Share a Coke’ campaign, I queued up with hundreds of others excited about personalising their own names on Coke cans, but what did I do? I asked for Eileen and Joshua’s names! The huge smiles on their faces that evening when they saw their very own Coke cans was more than I could ask for! :)



Eileen and Joshua’s Outdoor Cinema Experience has to be one of the most challenging concepts One Wedding Wish has undertaken so far. I remember presenting this idea at our meeting with the simple intention of testing the waters - the slightest flinch or hint of uncertainty from Eileen and Joshua and I would pull this concept right out. To my surprise, this was one of the very first ideas that they loved without doubt or hesitation!

The next couple of months was ensuring we could pull this off without a hitch. While it was immensely important that everything was seamless and perfect, I had absolute faith in award-winning Sydney-based videography team Paper Cranes and their production of the Same Day Edit {showing 9.00am - 6.00pm of the wedding day}. I caught up with Santo and Mrs Paper Cranes (Dewi) for a very long lunch a few weeks before the wedding and got them up to speed with the running of the entire day. They too were awed by the idea of an Outdoor Cinema Experience and blown away by the sheer extent of the details we were showcasing. Santo made the right call to increase his team to four members just to make sure they captured everything! The SDE was absolutely breathtaking, and since it has been uploaded onto their blog, I’ve watched it over and over again. Thank you so much Santo and team for being so awesome to work with.

To view more beautiful images of the couple, go to Daniel Sheehan’s Facebook page by clicking here.





A Surprise for Joshua’s New Bride
I was so excited to plan with Joshua a very secret and special surprise for Eileen. Immediately following the SDE, Joshua picked up the guitar behind him and together with a friend serenaded Eileen to U2’s Beautiful Day. Then, two members from the band stepped onto the deck and sang Moulin’s Rouge’s Come What May acapella-style as Joshua surprised Eileen with their first dance (Eileen had believed there would not be one, but of course we knew otherwise!) right there on the lawn, under the stars.



As I sat watching them from the wooden steps, I was enveloped in an indescribable moment of surreality. It was just so beautiful to watch.



A really big thank you to Sarah D. and Olivia H. for your help. We make an awesome team! There was a lot of thinking on our feet, chasing the clock, and about a million things happening all at once, but in spite of the pressure, you guys did amazing.:)

Finally, there’s no question that without the support, dedication and utmost professionalism of the team at Mansion Hotel, we cannot do what we do. Chloe, Saurabh and their close-knit team have my highest praise - thank you for being so wonderful to work with and for making wedding day dreams come true.

Dear Eileen and Joshua, what an amazing journey it has been with you both. Your love for each other was just the beginning of everything beautiful. It touched every detail. You show me once again that weddings are not just about the theming and styling, but a celebration of a world made more perfect because two people find happiness in love. I take not for granted this very important role you entrusted to me as your wedding planner and stylist. Through it all, your warmth, humanity, and kindness inspired and filled me with creative energy. For you, I wanted to give more, to do more – nothing but the best would do. Eileen and Joshua, I wish you both endless days of happiness. May your love for each other grow ever more each day. Love, Joanie

Images by Gavin Luu for One Wedding Wish

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Wedding Style Profile - Christine and Marcus

Sep 14, 2011  | Comments:

 

What better way to rejoice the receding shadows of Winter than with a Spring-themed Wedding Style Profile!

Hibernation is officially over!

Christine and Marcus approached One Wedding Wish for Planning, Styling and Coordination just twelve weeks before their wedding day, and boy did we get straight to work! I am so grateful to work alongside truly a dream team of suppliers who exuded no less than their utmost professionalism, passion and creativity no matter the task at hand. It is through all their incredible efforts that one deliriously-in-love couple’s wedding dreams were realised that day.

Thank you Leonda by the Yarra for the use of your gorgeous versatile spaces, Erin, Tom, Judy and your team for your support and attention to detail all the way through. We also had the absolute pleasure of working with Santo and Ferry, artful cinematographers of Paper Cranes who flew down from Sydney to capture this special day. Looking forward to working with you both again in December! Julian of Serendipity Photography was meticulous, devoting his every attention to what he does best.



We’re so excited to showcase our most elaborate Wishing Tree / Welcome Table to date, custom designed exclusively for Christine and Marcus.

Born continents apart and meeting by chance, destiny would have them find comfort and completeness within each other. With that in mind, I set out to create something that inspired both their love of travel and love of home.

I fell in love with this 2-metre long, exposed timber Provincial-style dining table and decided it would be the perfect, visually-captivating piece for Leonda’s front entrance.

For the Wishing Tree, we embellished a large mirror base and vase with more than 400 fresh roses in beige, pink blush, white and old gold, and used glass bells to display our gorgeous Wishing Tags. Encased inside these bells were ‘a few of my favourite things!’. Over my travels to the US this year I carefully brought home two delicate natural vine birds’ nests, each with three blue robin eggs tucked snugly inside. Aren’t they simply gorgeous!?



The 1.1-metre tall white birdcage wishing well needed no introduction!

Standing gorgeous and glorious with stems of white Singapore orchids individually attached, guests dropped gold envelopes filled with blessings and money, perfect for the couple’s new life ahead.


You can trust the wedding planner to be partial to a good chinwag, and one of the things I do enjoy is getting to know the couple’s family and friends. As they say, you are the company you keep and how lovely they all were indeed!

From the sumptuous 5-course dinner, to getting shutter-silly inside a Vintage Photobooth, right down to the grand finale as the couple sailed away on a romantic boat ride from Leonda Jetty, everyone agreed they had an absolutely fabulous time!

Christine and Marcus, I wish you both beautiful days ahead! Joanie xox

Images by Gavin Luu for One Wedding Wish

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