This groom drove seven hours for the perfect sunset engagement
You know it’s love when the groom to be goes to this monumental effort just to deliver the perfect proposal.
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You know it’s love when the groom-to-be drives seven hours straight to deliver the perfect sunset proposal. William Slack planned to propose to Stephanie Fowler in Italy, however Covid had different plans.
“Will decided he wouldn’t wait,’’ Steph says.
“He was working in Brisbane for a few weeks and finished early on a Saturday.
“He drove the seven-hour trip back to Rockhampton hoping to make it by sunset. He made it just in time and proposed on our back deck, to my complete surprise!’’
The Bli Bli couple – who met on Tinder three years ago – married on July 10 in front of 90 guests at Weddings at Tiffanys at Maleny.
Their first dance was to Forever Begins Tonight by The McClymonts, and enjoyed a one-week honeymoon on Hamilton Island.
How did you meet?
We met on Tinder while both living in Rockhampton and had our first date at Headricks Lane.
Hen’s night?
Girls weekend at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Buck’s night?
Golf and pub crawl in Brisbane.
What was the standout moment of the day?
There wasn’t one particular standout moment. There were so many special moments throughout the entire day.
Any unique or surprising details about your wedding?
Having one of Will’s best mates marry us was very special. I had a piece of my Gran’s wedding dress pinned to my dress.
What would you do differently?
Nothing. The day was everything we had hopedfor and more.
What would you spend more or less on?
Nothing. We set a budget and we stuck to it.
One thing you wish people told you about planning a wedding?
Planning our wedding was so easy with the support from Weddings at Tiffanys as well as help from our families.
Best advice for other couples planning a wedding?
Be organised early, don’t stress and enjoy the ride. This is your special day. Enjoy every moment from the planning through to the day.
Did Covid have any impact on your wedding plans?
We were very lucky to come out of a snap lockdown a week before the wedding so everything went ahead as planned.
THE BRIDE
Stephanie Fowler, 31
Profession: Primary Teacher
Parents: Karen and Brian Hurst
Bridesmaids: Bri Prew, Maddi Arthars, Belle Cunningham
Dress: White Lily Couture
Hair: Cindy Leschke
Make-up: Louise Henzell Makeup Artist
Flowers: Tiffany’s Flowers
Engagement ring: Diamonds International
THE GROOM
William Slack, 33
Profession: Barrister
Parents: Chris & Margaret Slack
Groomsmen: Richard Graham, Andrew Brady, Michael Graham
Suit: Black Jacket Suiting
Singer/DJ/entertainment: The Famo’s Duo
Transport: Wheels to Weddings
Photographer: Jennifer Oliphant
Videographer: My Film
Celebrant: Tom Buckley (friend)
Caterer: Weddings At Tiffany’s
Cake: Weddings at Tiffany’s
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