ANNIE X MATT

GOLD COAST BEACH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

images by White Parrot Photography & Film.

This gorgeous couple met in Brisbane at a bar in Paddington and then went on their first date to Peasant Spanish Tapas Restaurant a few weeks later - the rest is history! This gorgeous couple were together for 7 years before Matt proposed and their epic Wedfest was organised. Annie & Matt are thrilled to share their lush outdoor boho beachside Wedding on the Gold Coast captured by the awesome White Parrot Photography & Film.

Tell us about the proposal: It was our 7 Year anniversary which I forgot (Annie) Matt got me up very early on a Saturday morning and asked me to go for a walk with our two fur babies as we usually do to get a coffee, we walked along our favourite beach - Currumbin and he got down one knee and asked me to marry him- I said YES!! Then we celebrated that evening at one of our favourite restaurants Balboa in Palm beach. Best day ever and one anniversary I will never forget again!

What led you to decide on your Wedding venue? We had been doing a lot of work/renovations on our home in Tugun and we felt it would be a great idea to have all of loved ones in our home to celebrate together.

What was the inspiration behind your Wedding theme? I really wanted a style that symbolised us and what we love. Green, gold, white and black were our main colours. Loads of plants, gold tea lights, festoon lighting and beautiful greenery structures that our amazing florist Xavier Nicolle designed. We were going for a Hampton, tropical, cocktail style.

What was your favourite detail about the day? All of our vendors were amazing, could not fault a thing and highly recommend them all. They all went above and beyond for Matt and I to make our day perfect, cannot thank them all enough. The flowers brought tears to my eyes as I left it up to Xavier to create an amazing vision which would compliment our theme and she absolutely nailed it - actually amazing!!

Also the invites, one of our close friends Holii Carmody designed them and they were truly stunning! Very special.

Tell us about your dress – How long did it take for you to find and how was your dress shopping experience overall? I wore the Stevie in nude with Chani veil from Made with Love Bridal. My dress was the first dress I ever tried on of many but could never see passed it- I knew the Stevie was love at first sight. The most stunning train and lace, I felt so comfortable in the dress, it fit like a glove and photographed beautifully. I wish I could wear it again and again!

Most favourite moment of the day: Ohhhh so many… But the most special moment was pulling up to the ceremony in the Kombi and seeing all of our loved ones there for us. Walking down the aisle with my dad to marry the love of my life. Such a special moment and makes our hearts feel so full.

What does marriage mean to you? Companionship, intimacy, friendship and a life time adventure together.

Advice: Make sure you pick the right vendors, I was soooooo fortunate mine were great!

Any stand out vendors for the day? Someone that went above and beyond? They all went above and beyond- it was a prefect day.