Fiona and Greg’s Sydney wedding had a truly international flavour. The couple planned their wedding entirely from London (with Fiona’s parents undertaking ‘missions’ to sight every detail) and with guests flying in from Germany, London, Adelaide, and Melbourne and Malaysia. Travel was therefore a fitting, and sentimental theme that accompanied the silver, black, white and fuschia colour scheme.
From Fiona: Living abroad and having travelled to over 110 cities during our time together meant that we wanted to inject our passion for travel into our classic wedding which was based on silver, black, white and fuschia. So we decided that we’d have a photo of us in a city on each table at the reception, and guests were greeted by our families and told which country they belonged to for the night. It was then up to them to figure out which table they lived on by looking at the photo and the telltale landmark.
All in all, our wedding day was really special for us. I’m sure it is for everyone, but it was even more so because we’re not living at home in Sydney at the moment. So flying in for our celebration and being able to spend time leading up to the day with our family and friends in such happy times just made it all the more special for us. On our day itself, I started off with the girls coming over for hair and makeup followed by the Chinese tradition of having all the family gathered for lunch to send off the bride. My favourite dumplings were served and my Aunty made sure I didn’t miss out by saving a special plate just for me. We didn’t do the tea ceremony but having everyone there at my parents house was pretty special.
The day itself certainly provided many a heart starter. We had a feeling that the 30 degree heat would lead to an afternoon thunderstorm, and so it did. In true Sydney style, the clouds thundered at about 3pm but cleared pretty quickly in The Shire where we were getting ready. However by 4pm the clouds and rain still hung around over the Botanic Gardens and we began to get many a call from suppliers and guests about wet weather contingency. My brother kept a close eye on the BOM website as the bridal party sat comfortably in Humphrey our Rolls, and BOM forecast the clouds to clear by 4.30pm. So with the walk down the aisle scheduled for 4.45pm, we made the valiant call to stay on track for an outdoor ceremony on Bennlong Lawn (umbrellas at the ready), and after a frantic set up of all the furniture, I was given the thumbs up to walk down the cream carpet just before 5pm. The rain stopped just in time for a perfect set up and everyone had big relieved smiles on their faces, and some with a couple of tears in their eyes.
Fiona & Greg’s Real Wedding Style
Ceremony: Bennelong Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
Reception: The Pavilion, Art Gallery Road Sydney
Dress: Rosa Clara (stocked by Peter Trends in Sydney)
Bridesmaids dresses: Jayson Brunsdon
Florist: Seed Flora
Photographer: SugarLove Weddings
Car: 1956 Rolls Royce called ‘Humphrey’ from Australia in Style
Music: Mobydisc Platinum
Groom suit: Gieves & Hawkes
Groomsmen suits: Hugo Boss
Videographer: White Designs
Ceremony furniture: Weddings with Love
Invitations: Alannah Rose
Celebrant: Lillian Lyon
Hair & makeup: Jude at Grace by Kelly
String quintet: Roseville College
Photobooth: Flashback Photobooths
Cake: Cakes by Lorinda
