As we journeyed along, there was not one or another defining moment, but a slow and sweet realization that God has destined us to be together like puzzle pieces became clearly evident.
Andrew and I saw one another during the months after this initial meeting, we would always find ourselves in the same place at the same time, exchanging looks across the room. There was something there, a magnetism of sorts, a genuine sense of familiarity.
Together Journal sits down with skincare expert and founder of Jeuneroa, Monique Kaminski, to hear how she prepped her skin for her own wedding and what tips she would give to couples now.
Liv won’t mind me saying she can’t dance, and it’s a debate as to who is worse between us so it made for an entertaining first dance. Luckily our bridesmaids and groomsmen were well versed and bailed us out quickly!
We knew we wanted an outdoor, elopement style ceremony with no fuss. We invited only our immediate family which created a really intimate space. For us, the importance was on honouring our commitment to each other and the bringing together of our two families.
A Brunswick take on a Parisian night as photographed by Dust & Salt with the concept driven by Pipers Natives
I had a colour scheme from the beginning that then everything fell around into these were dusty pink, white, navy blue, rose gold and gold. Glamorous old mirrors were used as the table arrangements. I took a lot of inspiration I think like every bride from Pinterest and combined each element to match my personality.
We were very relaxed about our ceremony. We knew we wanted to have it at a park, and so Arthur McElhone Reserve seemed the perfect spot, given we’d spent most Saturday mornings there drinking coffee and failing the SMH Quiz.
FARADAYS luxury emporium in Parnell has announced the arrival of La Bouche Rouge Paris to its exclusive offering of international designers and niche artisan brands.
We originally planned to get married the year before but COVID had other plans. Looking back we are so glad we postponed and were able to have everyone we wanted there.
Our relationship grew so naturally and organically. However making it through four long years of long distance was enough to tell me that we always had our eyes on the big picture. Nowadays there’s Facetime to keep us connected, but in our time we had to rely on calling cards, and transtasman flights to be together. It was a challenge and a lot of effort but we knew that our love for each other was worth the work.
I leant over and said ‘’I think I need to make this easier for both of us right now… Sar I am about to propose to you on this beach, but I want us to enjoy every second, so let’s just take a few deep breaths together before we do this.” The rest, as they say, is history.
