New pics of the big day: Inside Jeremy and Kellie Finlayson’s surprise wedding
The stunning bride has revealed the glam squad that made it all happen – from the dress to the photographer and celebrant. See all the details here.
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New photos of newlyweds Kellie and Jeremy Finlayson have been released just a day after their surprise beach wedding.
The stunning photos show the couple embracing on the beach and of their daughter Sophia in her bridesmaid costume with mum by her side.
After surprising everyone by eloping in an intimate beach ceremony on Sunday, Kellie Gardner, now Finlayson, has shared the dream team that made it happen.
Ms Finlayson took to Instagram to share the news of her nuptials with Port Adelaide AFL star Jeremy Finlayson on Monday and detailed the glam squad who made everything go to plan.
“Feeling all of the love as we wake up as HUSBAND & WIFE this morning,” Ms Finlayson wrote.
“Our bridal party are genuinely 8 of the most important people in our life, along with our immediate family members & yesterday we got to say ‘I do’ in such an intimate, romantic setting with the most intense love we’ve ever felt.
“We are extremely grateful for everyone that stepped up and made this happen.”
Ms Finlayson then mentioned all the people and businesses that made her day a dream come true.
THE DRESS
Australian based luxury bridal brand Made with Love Bridal produced Ms Finlayson’s “dream dress” within weeks of Ms Finlayson’s modelling agency The Models AU notifying them.
THE WEDDING BANDS
The wedding bands, one of the most important things, if not the most important, were from The Prestwick Place.
THE MAKEUP
In charge of the makeup on the big day was Nicole Abela who has made up Ms Finlayson’s face a number of times for the PAFC best and fairest as well as for her birthday celebrations in December.
HAIRDRESSER
Coil Hair Studio took on the task of hairdressing on the day, styling Ms Finlayson's’s hair into a sleek low bun with her veil attached.
STYLISTS
Stylist Lauren Dilena was credited in Ms Finlayson’s post.
“Ever so talented @laurendilena for making the morning of the wedding just so seamless,” she wrote.
THE HOTEL
The prestigious EOS by SkyCity provided “the most incredible rooms” ahead of the big day.
THE CELEBRANT
The celebrant for the big day was Melanie Millen, who was a finalist for 2022 Best SA Celebrant ABIA.
THE PHOTOS
Capturing the occasion were photographers Bambi Photo, Connor Gurr and Danielle Symes.
Ms Finlayson also thanked her family and friends in a sweet post.
“Most importantly our parents, bridal party, brothers and sisters, for everything they’ve ever done, but most importantly for being there on a day we all thought would be so different and making it feel like we were exactly where we should have been,” she wrote.
“We are so, so lucky, and incredibly grateful for our team.”
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