The newlyweds: Anna, 27, and Justin, 30
Big day: February 19, 2011.
Ceremony: St Patrick’s Catholic Church, The Rocks, Sydney.
Reception: Quay Restaurant (Green Room), Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, NSW.
Guest list: “30 close family and friends.”
Photography: GM Photographics. “Graham Munro and his wonderful team!”
Dress: “I wore the Karen Willis Holmes lace and silk ivory ‘Heidi’ gown. I loved the classic style, lace detailing on the bodice and sweetheart neckline.
Rings: “My husband had these made when he was in Toronto, Canada.”
Jewellery: “I wore jewellery kindly given to me by my mother-in-law.”
Flowers: “The wonderful Maria Lush designed and created my bridal bouquet, the bridal party flowers and church arrangements. They looked absolutely amazing on the day and Maria’s attention to detail was remarkable.”
Bridal Party: “We had four bridesmaids and two groomsmen.”
The ‘Maids dresses: “My bridesmaids wore Amsale navy blue chiffon, one shoulder dresses.”
Stationery: “Trouli Graphics designed our classic themed invitations and stationary.”
Theme: “The wonderful late Anthony Del Col helped us create a classic, elegant and intimate wedding that would be fun and relaxing for everyone.”
Cake: “Planet Cake created our wedding cake. It was a three tier, white chocolate mud cake!”
The Menu
Entrée:(a choice of)
- Salad of pink turnips and breakfast radishes, pickled beetroot, goat’s curd, olive, chard, pine resin, balsamico.
- Italian prosciutto, green figs, roasted almonds, baby rocket, spring onions
Main:(a choice of)
- Roasted pig belly, cauliflower cream, hazelnuts, prunes
- Roasted fillet of grain fed beef, chestnut cream, truffle custard, walnuts, quinoa, farro
Dessert:(a choice of)
- Fresh raspberries and violets, vanilla mousse, meringues, white chocolate almonds
- Quay’s seven texture Valrhona chocolate cake
- Cheese platter
Entertainment: “We had a DJ (Sydney Wedding DJ).”
Transport: “A Mercedes stretch limousine.”
Last thanks: “We could not have done it without the love, help and support from all our family and friends. Also words cannot express how grateful we are to the late Anthony Del Col who helped us every step of the way to create such a love filled, fun, beautiful and relaxing day for everyone involved.”
The W-day Suppliers:
Photography: GM Photographics.
Dress: Karen Willis Holmes
Hair: L’Bridal Hair by Lizzie
Make-up: Susie Ayoub Makeup
Groom’s outfit: Peppers Formal Wear
Bridesmaids: The Amsale collection at Angela Wilson
Wedding planner: “The wonderful late Anthony Del Col.”
Invitations & Stationery: Trouli Graphics
Florist: Maria Lush www.marialush.com
Ceremony: St. Patrick’s Church Hill
Ceremony music: Sweethearts Music, Sydney String Quartet and Ensembles.
Reception: Quay Restaurant, The Rocks.
Entertainment: Sydney Wedding DJ
Cake: Planet Cake
Transport: www.autralianinstyle.com.au
Honeymoon: Noosa, Queensland, and Jervis Bay (Hyams Beach).