Groom knew his bride was “the one” and proposed the night they met

It was love at first sight for Jackson, who knew he would marry Amelia as soon as he set eyes on her - and proposed on the spot.

Love at first sight: Amelia Small and Jackson Law, pic: Shane Shepherd

As the old saying goes, when you know … you know. Jackson Law proposed to Amelia Small the very same night they met, following
a bicycle race at Noosa, on the Sunshine Coast. Amelia, who grew up in Brisbane, says that although Jackson lived in Wollongong, NSW, they were destined to be together.

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“A friend of mine dragged me up the coast to watch her boyfriend race and we went to a party that night where I met Jackson, who was a professional cyclist at the time.

Newly weds: Amelia Small and Jackson Law, pic: Shane Shepherd

He told me I was the girl he was going to spend the rest of his life with and then proposed on the spot.” A shocked Amelia said no and they parted ways after exchanging numbers.

Bridal party with bride Amelia Small and groom Jackson Law, pic: Shane Shepherd

After a two-year long-distance relationship, she eventually made the move south and then Jackson officially proposed. The couple tied the knot at St Kevin’s Church in Bangalow, Byron Shire, northern NSW, and enjoyed a reception
at the nearby Moller Pavilion Bangalow Showgrounds (aka Ugly Duckling).

THE BRIDE: Amelia Small, 27

PROFESSION Teacher

PARENTS Sharon and Andrew Small

BRIDESMAIDS Chloe Jobber, Matilda Harris, Rachel Ovenden, Ebony Marks

DRESS Maggie Sottero

HAIR & MAKEUP Alex Ouston Beauty

FLOWERS Elyssium Blooms

ENGAGEMENT RING Cushion cut oval diamond

THE GROOM: Jackson Law, 25

PROFESSION Kitchen designer

PARENTS Julie and Grant Law

GROOMSMEN David Manton, Scott Law, Aaron Donnelly, Xavier Small

SUIT M. J. Bale

TRANSPORT Byron Bay Kombi, and for guests, Byron Bay Coaches

ENTERTAINMENT Nick Trovas Band

CAKE Three-tier wedding cake with gluten-free chocolate and vanilla, raspberry and lemon curd (from Secret Weapon Cakes, Bangalow)

WEDDING PLANNER White+White Weddings and Events

PHOTOGRAPHY Shane Shepherd

Bride and Groom: Amelia Small and Jackson Law, pic: Shane Shepherd

How did Jackson officially propose?

With my family watching. We were on the sand at sunset at Flinders Beach on North Stradbroke Island.

Amelia Small and Jackson Law tie the knot, pic: Shane Shepherd

Theme?

Spring – lots of greenery and blue and white.

Wedding posies, pic: Shane Shepherd

First dance?

Angels, by The xx.

Reception fun, pic: Shane Shepherd

Celebrations, pic: Shane Shepherd

Honeymoon?

Fiji.

What made this uniquely your wedding?

We used vintage blue and white side plates that were hand-collected by my mum, Sharon Small.

Amelia Small with her bridesmaids, pic: Shane Shepherd

Special memories?

My father/daughter dance to Hold My Girl by George Ezra, and wearing my grandmother’s engagement ring that she gifted me before the wedding.

Wedding cake, pic: Shane Shepherd

Table settings, pic: Shane Shepherd

Funny moments?

It rained so much that my dress was absolutely filthy by the end of the day.

Leaving the church in the rain, Amelia Small and Jackson Law, pic: Shane Shepherd

Groomsmen and Jackson Law, pic: Shane Shepherd

Best advice for other couples planning
a wedding?

Breathe. Listen to your mother – she’s right 90 per cent of the time. And give and take – where you want to spend more, take from other areas.

Wedding in the rain: Amelia Small and Jackson Law with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. Pic: Shane Shepherd