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Melissa and Ryan’s Waterside Wedding

Modern Wedding Posted: March 22, 2012

This wedding makes me smile, it is naturally beautiful and the happiness of the day transcends the beautiful photography.

Melissa and Ryan were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend, claiming that each of them had said flattering things about the other after viewing each others profiles on Facebook. Luckily the two hit it off and felt that they had known each other for years. Melissa told us that it was ‘a real instant connection!’

After Ryan had bought an engagement ring for Melissa, he was planning to keep it for a while until they were on a romantic getaway…. but he just couldn’t wait. Melissa told us how the proposal unfolded:
“As I got home from work, Ryan met me in the garage and blindfolded me.  I was excited as I thought he had made dinner!  He led me into the dining room where he played the song “I wanna grow old with you” from the Wedding Singer.  Once the song had finished he asked me to take off the blindfold and there he was surrounded with candles, on one knee with the beautiful ring.  He said ” I want to grow old with you, will you marry me”.  Of course the answer was YES!”

Enjoy their beautiful wedding and the amazing photography that captures and mirror’s the day’s love story.

pink david austin bouquet

Bridesmaid with pink bouquet and blue dress

White flower pomander

Wedding guests waiting for the bride

Bride getting ready

Sydney wedding ceremony

Wedding garden ceremony

Bride and groom kiss

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Bride and groom after wedding ceremony

Wedding party with blue bridesmaids

Wedding photography at sunset

Blue bridesmaids

Melissa and Ryan's wedding

Ivory wedding cake

Table decor

Bridal table

Bride and groom dancing

Bride dance floor

What stunning photography! I am never surprised to see such beautiful work by the lovely Deep Grey Photography.
Wedding deets:
Photography: Deep Grey Photography
Videography: Motion Art Cinematography
Venue: Peppers Salt Resort and Spa, Kingscliff.
Flowers: Divine Wedding Flowers
Event Coordination & papergoods: Bianca Cox – All About Venues 
Bride’s Gown: Mia Solano
Wedding Cake: Made by the groom’s sister, Katrina.
Bomboniere: Macarons by Sweet Batch Catering
Congratulations to Melissa and Ryan, we wish you a long and happy life together and thank you so much for sharing your most special day with us.
Kate xx
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