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Monique Barbara Stagg and Nick Jasper Beins, married at The Manor Basket Range, Mitcha Photography. Half of the guest list was unable to attend the wedding due to travel restrictions, so Monique and Nick arranged an interactive and inclusive live wedding stream so that their guests didn’t miss a moment of the action. They’re also planning some post-wedding celebrations.
1/28Monique Barbara Stagg and Nick Jasper Beins, married at The Manor Basket Range, Mitcha Photography. Half of the guest list was unable to attend the wedding due to travel restrictions, so Monique and Nick arranged an interactive and inclusive live wedding stream so that their guests didn’t miss a moment of the action. They’re also planning some post-wedding celebrations.
Marc Tanilon and Kimberly Tanilon, married at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Lifesketch Films photography. They had to change their wedding plans and date several times and cut their guest list from more than 150 to 25 and their family from Malaysia and the Philippines were unable to attend, but in the end, it was an “absolutely emotional” celebration.
2/28Marc Tanilon and Kimberly Tanilon, married at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Lifesketch Films photography. They had to change their wedding plans and date several times and cut their guest list from more than 150 to 25 and their family from Malaysia and the Philippines were unable to attend, but in the end, it was an “absolutely emotional” celebration.
Agata Malgorzata Chittleborough and Matthew Brett Leibhardt, married at groom’s parents’ property in Pewsey Vale, Rebekah Bianca Photography. The bride was born in Poland and as none of her family were able to attend the wedding, they included many elements reflecting Polish culture, including a traditional hat and tie, shawl and amber jewellery.
3/28Agata Malgorzata Chittleborough and Matthew Brett Leibhardt, married at groom’s parents’ property in Pewsey Vale, Rebekah Bianca Photography. The bride was born in Poland and as none of her family were able to attend the wedding, they included many elements reflecting Polish culture, including a traditional hat and tie, shawl and amber jewellery.
Tanya Tsekinis and Stan Kapoulitsas, married at Saint Anthony’s Church, Jason Wong Photography. Tanya and Stan postponed their June wedding to November, but just days out from their big day, the Parafield cluster lockdown was announced. So, in a matter of hours the couple had arranged a spontaneous wedding and arrived home at midnight, just in time for the lockdown.
4/28Tanya Tsekinis and Stan Kapoulitsas, married at Saint Anthony’s Church, Jason Wong Photography. Tanya and Stan postponed their June wedding to November, but just days out from their big day, the Parafield cluster lockdown was announced. So, in a matter of hours the couple had arranged a spontaneous wedding and arrived home at midnight, just in time for the lockdown.
Rhiannon Guest and Bradley Bentham, married at Seawall Apartments, Just Believe Photography. The couple postponed their wedding, then decided to elope with only two witnesses before telling their family and friends, who were all very happy for the newlyweds.
5/28Rhiannon Guest and Bradley Bentham, married at Seawall Apartments, Just Believe Photography. The couple postponed their wedding, then decided to elope with only two witnesses before telling their family and friends, who were all very happy for the newlyweds.
Pauline Trigger and Daniel Long, married at Adelaide Botanical Gardens, Alyce Capurso Photography. One of their groomsmen Daniel McPharlin was unable to attend from Victoria due to travel restrictions. The couple wouldn’t let him miss a moment of the action, though, and he attended as a life size cardboard cut out.
6/28Pauline Trigger and Daniel Long, married at Adelaide Botanical Gardens, Alyce Capurso Photography. One of their groomsmen Daniel McPharlin was unable to attend from Victoria due to travel restrictions. The couple wouldn’t let him miss a moment of the action, though, and he attended as a life size cardboard cut out.
Lloyd and Gabriella Morris, married at Glen Ewin Estate, Lifesketch Films photography. Lloyd and Gabriella Morris were preparing for the biggest day of their lives, but, when a six-day ban on weddings was announced, they made a split minute decision - they would marry in a matter of hours. The Balaklava couple secured suppliers, notified guests and wed in a “touching and beautiful” ceremony at Glen Ewin Estate that night.
7/28Lloyd and Gabriella Morris, married at Glen Ewin Estate, Lifesketch Films photography. Lloyd and Gabriella Morris were preparing for the biggest day of their lives, but, when a six-day ban on weddings was announced, they made a split minute decision - they would marry in a matter of hours. The Balaklava couple secured suppliers, notified guests and wed in a “touching and beautiful” ceremony at Glen Ewin Estate that night.
Cameron Sumner and Ingrid Irwin, married at groom’s parent’s house in Kersbrook, Snap That Photography. Ingrid is from Louisville, Kentucky, USA, so for their big day, her family tuned in via FaceTime and Cameron surprised her with a video compilation of all my closest friends and family congratulating us on them special day.
8/28Cameron Sumner and Ingrid Irwin, married at groom’s parent’s house in Kersbrook, Snap That Photography. Ingrid is from Louisville, Kentucky, USA, so for their big day, her family tuned in via FaceTime and Cameron surprised her with a video compilation of all my closest friends and family congratulating us on them special day.
Kyra Utting and Ryan Pickering, married at Belair National Park, Beloved Photography by Sarah D. Kyra and Ryan were meant to have their dream destination wedding in Bali in July, but ended up needing to change it to here, which turned out “amazing” and they were “so happy” with given everything this year.
9/28Kyra Utting and Ryan Pickering, married at Belair National Park, Beloved Photography by Sarah D. Kyra and Ryan were meant to have their dream destination wedding in Bali in July, but ended up needing to change it to here, which turned out “amazing” and they were “so happy” with given everything this year.
Emily Blunden and David Merenda, married at The Manor Basketrange, Angela Brushe Photography. The Bowden couple shared their dream day with guests right across Australia, the US and Germany via an online live stream.
10/28Emily Blunden and David Merenda, married at The Manor Basketrange, Angela Brushe Photography. The Bowden couple shared their dream day with guests right across Australia, the US and Germany via an online live stream.
Samuele Schirripa and Jacqueline Bunyon, married at St Ignatius Church, Embrace Photography. The wedding plans changed multiple times, but in the end, they couldn’t stop their dream of getting married. The couple postponed their reception but enjoyed an intimate ceremony.
11/28Samuele Schirripa and Jacqueline Bunyon, married at St Ignatius Church, Embrace Photography. The wedding plans changed multiple times, but in the end, they couldn’t stop their dream of getting married. The couple postponed their reception but enjoyed an intimate ceremony.
Felicity Leighton and Phillip Moss, married at Southland Church, Dan Evans Photography. Felicity and Phillip faced changing restrictions right up to their day, meaning they changed the guest list and venue last minute. The wedding ceremony was live streamed so all interstate and overseas guests could watch online, all dressed up and with a glass of bubbly to celebrate from their homes.
12/28Felicity Leighton and Phillip Moss, married at Southland Church, Dan Evans Photography. Felicity and Phillip faced changing restrictions right up to their day, meaning they changed the guest list and venue last minute. The wedding ceremony was live streamed so all interstate and overseas guests could watch online, all dressed up and with a glass of bubbly to celebrate from their homes.
Adele Smith and Gary Cluse, married at Steven’s Estate Garden, Snap That Photography. Adele: “This wedding was meant to be a big family affair, but due to COVID our whole wedding plans went down the drain, we were ‘umming’ and ‘ahhing’ if we should postpone or if we do the elopement, with a five person ceremony at the time. Two weeks out from our date, we decided to do the elopement with the plan of redoing our whole wedding as originally planned in November.”
13/28Adele Smith and Gary Cluse, married at Steven’s Estate Garden, Snap That Photography. Adele: “This wedding was meant to be a big family affair, but due to COVID our whole wedding plans went down the drain, we were ‘umming’ and ‘ahhing’ if we should postpone or if we do the elopement, with a five person ceremony at the time. Two weeks out from our date, we decided to do the elopement with the plan of redoing our whole wedding as originally planned in November.”
Gaylene Schirripa and Antony Delo, married at St Andrews Anglican Church, Scott Goh Photography. Gaylene: “We got hitched... but restrictions meant we had to cull the guest list to 100 and have no dancing but alcohol. We had a ball, it was so much fun, and we even managed to dance sitting down – if that makes sense.”
14/28Gaylene Schirripa and Antony Delo, married at St Andrews Anglican Church, Scott Goh Photography. Gaylene: “We got hitched... but restrictions meant we had to cull the guest list to 100 and have no dancing but alcohol. We had a ball, it was so much fun, and we even managed to dance sitting down – if that makes sense.”
Elissa McManus and Laurence Mosca, married at bride's parent’s house, Beaumont, Joel Roosa Photography. Elissa: “Originally our wedding was planned for late August 2020 but with so much uncertainty amid COVID restrictions, we decided to bring the wedding forward to the one year anniversary of our engagement. We had a very small and intimate wedding and look forward to having a big traditional wedding celebration with our friends and extended family in August 2021.”
15/28Elissa McManus and Laurence Mosca, married at bride's parent’s house, Beaumont, Joel Roosa Photography. Elissa: “Originally our wedding was planned for late August 2020 but with so much uncertainty amid COVID restrictions, we decided to bring the wedding forward to the one year anniversary of our engagement. We had a very small and intimate wedding and look forward to having a big traditional wedding celebration with our friends and extended family in August 2021.”
Luke Watson and Tahlya Mitrovic, married at Mount Crawford Forest, Stacey Lehmann Photography. The couple opted for an intimate ceremony in a forest which meant they could spend plenty of time with every guest. They postponed a bigger reception.
16/28Luke Watson and Tahlya Mitrovic, married at Mount Crawford Forest, Stacey Lehmann Photography. The couple opted for an intimate ceremony in a forest which meant they could spend plenty of time with every guest. They postponed a bigger reception.
Sarah Wieszyk and Jack Hateley, married at the bride’s parents’ house, Wynn Vale, Two Tell a Tale photography. When restrictions changed, the moved their wedding to the very next day. While many of their original guests were unable to attend, it was a day full of “love, joy and tears”.
17/28Sarah Wieszyk and Jack Hateley, married at the bride’s parents’ house, Wynn Vale, Two Tell a Tale photography. When restrictions changed, the moved their wedding to the very next day. While many of their original guests were unable to attend, it was a day full of “love, joy and tears”.
Jessica Owers and Anthony Morgan, married at Mollydooker Wines, Little Car Photography. The couple changed their wedding plans and in the end, just immediate family attended while others tuned into the live stream.
18/28Jessica Owers and Anthony Morgan, married at Mollydooker Wines, Little Car Photography. The couple changed their wedding plans and in the end, just immediate family attended while others tuned into the live stream.
Branden Hill and Emma Mattner, married at bride’s parent’s garden, Mount Barker, photos taken by guests of wedding. Branden and Emma changed their plans multiple times, but in the end chose a ceremony of five in the bride’s parent’s garden. The couple are planning a “wedding part 2”, with a renewal of their vows on their one year anniversary.
19/28Branden Hill and Emma Mattner, married at bride’s parent’s garden, Mount Barker, photos taken by guests of wedding. Branden and Emma changed their plans multiple times, but in the end chose a ceremony of five in the bride’s parent’s garden. The couple are planning a “wedding part 2”, with a renewal of their vows on their one year anniversary.
Bethany Mallet and Jake Racz, married at Kangarilla Uniting Church, Davish Photography. Bethany and Jake faced many changing restrictions, but went ahead and married and will celebrate a bigger reception next winter.
20/28Bethany Mallet and Jake Racz, married at Kangarilla Uniting Church, Davish Photography. Bethany and Jake faced many changing restrictions, but went ahead and married and will celebrate a bigger reception next winter.
Leah Kennedy and Mohsen Nazari, married at Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Office, DreamTeamImaging Wedding Photography. After postponing their big day a couple of times, Leah and Mohsen couldn’t wait any longer and married at Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Office. Once restrictions allow, they will celebrate with a bigger reception.
21/28Leah Kennedy and Mohsen Nazari, married at Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Office, DreamTeamImaging Wedding Photography. After postponing their big day a couple of times, Leah and Mohsen couldn’t wait any longer and married at Births, Deaths & Marriages Registration Office. Once restrictions allow, they will celebrate with a bigger reception.
Yanni Pan and Stephen de Bruin, married at ArtWine, Sugacoat It photography. Yanni and Stephen have had more than their fair share of trials and testings preparing for their big day - from the bushfires threatening their ceremony venue, to the coronavirus stopping their best man and two bridesmaids from attending their wedding from China. The missing bridal party tuned into a livestream online.
22/28Yanni Pan and Stephen de Bruin, married at ArtWine, Sugacoat It photography. Yanni and Stephen have had more than their fair share of trials and testings preparing for their big day - from the bushfires threatening their ceremony venue, to the coronavirus stopping their best man and two bridesmaids from attending their wedding from China. The missing bridal party tuned into a livestream online.
Scott Textor and Clark Rees, married at their home in Crafters, photos taken by guests After celebrating 31 years together, Scott and Clark were marrying no matter what. Scott’s sister Vicki Fox left her job and spent a year studying and qualified to be their celebrant and the day turned out great. Restrictions tightened just one week after their wedding and their honeymoon cruise was cancelled days before.Clark: “We had to ask all of Australia if we could get married – a small thing like a virus wasn’t going to stop us.”
23/28Scott Textor and Clark Rees, married at their home in Crafters, photos taken by guests After celebrating 31 years together, Scott and Clark were marrying no matter what. Scott’s sister Vicki Fox left her job and spent a year studying and qualified to be their celebrant and the day turned out great. Restrictions tightened just one week after their wedding and their honeymoon cruise was cancelled days before.Clark: “We had to ask all of Australia if we could get married – a small thing like a virus wasn’t going to stop us.”
Kayla Lipsys and Benjamin Brewer, married at Al-Ru Farm, Sarah Anne's Photography. Kayla and Benjamin had a small ceremony, because of restrictions, and livestreamed the day to Ben’ family in Timaru, New Zealand.
24/28Kayla Lipsys and Benjamin Brewer, married at Al-Ru Farm, Sarah Anne's Photography. Kayla and Benjamin had a small ceremony, because of restrictions, and livestreamed the day to Ben’ family in Timaru, New Zealand.
Emma Barratt and Adam Kupsch, married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The Crystal Brook couple planned to wed in front of 180 guests but progressively scaled back their plans to just five people for the ceremony.
25/28Emma Barratt and Adam Kupsch, married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The Crystal Brook couple planned to wed in front of 180 guests but progressively scaled back their plans to just five people for the ceremony.
Daniel Ian Symonds and Jennifer Myfanwy Kingwell, married at Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Amber Eyes Imagery. The couple had a cardboard cutout of bride’s brother and sister-in-law, who couldn’t attend due to Melbourne lockdown, along with many other friends and family who tuned in via a livestream.
26/28Daniel Ian Symonds and Jennifer Myfanwy Kingwell, married at Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Amber Eyes Imagery. The couple had a cardboard cutout of bride’s brother and sister-in-law, who couldn’t attend due to Melbourne lockdown, along with many other friends and family who tuned in via a livestream.
Afeeq Afandi and Azizah Ali, married at Donato Reception Centre, Inspired Eye Photography. Afeeq and Azizah was cancelled twice due to changing restrictions, but after the Woodville cluster lockdown lifted early, the couple sprung into action and organised their wedding on short notice and their family members tuned into a livestream.
27/28Afeeq Afandi and Azizah Ali, married at Donato Reception Centre, Inspired Eye Photography. Afeeq and Azizah was cancelled twice due to changing restrictions, but after the Woodville cluster lockdown lifted early, the couple sprung into action and organised their wedding on short notice and their family members tuned into a livestream.
Kirsty Lane and Hayden Virgo, married at Ekhidna Wines, Travis & Benny Weddings photography. Kirsty and Hayden enjoyed an intimate ceremony of 35 people and their UK family tuned into a Facebook chat. The bride’s brother and his wife also surprised them with a video of all of their family wishing tgthem a wonderful day.
28/28Kirsty Lane and Hayden Virgo, married at Ekhidna Wines, Travis & Benny Weddings photography. Kirsty and Hayden enjoyed an intimate ceremony of 35 people and their UK family tuned into a Facebook chat. The bride’s brother and his wife also surprised them with a video of all of their family wishing tgthem a wonderful day.
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