A BEACH SIDE WEDDING
Steph and Gavin’s wedding day was all about showing their love in the little details. During the morning preparations Gavin was surprised by a letter from Steph, all about how excited and happy she was to become his wife. She also had a special gift for him that he wore proudly – a beautiful pocket watch.
Steph paid special tributes to her grandparents, by carrying charms with their wedding photos on her bouquet. How important family are to them could be felt throughout. The pair chose their wedding venue in memory of Steph’s grandfather, who was a life member of the surf club.
Throughout the bridal preparations Steph became more nervous with every step of the getting ready process. During Hair and Makeup she fully realised things were getting real! When it was time for Steph to get into her gown, her excitement was growing by the minute and she couldn’t stop smiling.
Steph really wanted to do a first look with her dad and bridesmaids. And when they saw her for the first time as the bride, the emotions kept coming. It’s always such a beautiful moment.
Their ceremony ran fashionably late, but it wasn’t the bride running late! It was Ollie, Steph and Gavin’s furbaby, who had the very special role of Ring Bearer, and the ceremony couldn’t start without him.
Love and marriage is all about compromise, understanding and support, and Steph and Gavin really embrace their differences. Steph learnt to accept Gavin’s obsession with superheroes, whilst Gavin lets her be in charge of the TV remote for all her favourite shows. During their ceremony Steph compared Gavin to all his favourite Marvel characters, picking out attributes he shares with them. Such a sweet touch, and Gavin was smiling ear to ear.
At the end of the ceremony they held an emotional butterfly release, to remember the friends and family members passed. We’re pretty sure it wasn’t just a coincidence that one of the butterflies decided to sit on Steph’s flowers.
These two definitely couldn’t stop looking at each other with massive smiles all day! Happy tears during the ceremony really showed how much they mean to each other, and whenever they spoke about their future plans together – especially their dream of becoming a family – everyone could feel those emotions with them.
Most couples choose to do a First Dance as husband and wife. It’s a beautiful tradition and quite an intimate moment as a couple, just enjoying each other. And you don’t need to be John Travolta to pull off a nice sway. Steph and Gavin actually surprised everyone with a full on choreography! So much fun to watch and capture, followed but Father Daughter and Mother and Son Dances.
It was such a long-awaited day for this beautiful couple, and they made sure to enjoy every minute of it. With that special bond they share, we are sure they have a bright future ahead of them.
