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.

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.

Wedding of Stephanie Fowler and William Slack. Picture: Jennifer Oliphant

“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.

Wedding of Stephanie Fowler and William Slack. Picture: Jennifer Oliphant

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.

Wedding of Stephanie Fowler and William Slack. Picture: Jennifer Oliphant

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.

Wedding of Stephanie Fowler and William Slack. Picture: Jennifer Oliphant

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

Wedding of Stephanie Fowler and William Slack. Picture: Jennifer Oliphant

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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