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The Wedding of Amelia and Dylan
Amelia and Dylan held their wedding reception in our beautiful Ballroom and sat down to discuss all the details of their wedding at Victoria Park with us.
Tell us about your journey together, from how you met, to what the proposal was like!
I first met Dylan at a local park in Paradise Point. I was struck by Dylan’s handsome looks, kindness, and laughter, and I knew from that very first date in the park that I had found someone special. Dylan answered all 50 of my questions correctly, and I was already feeling like this could be something truly amazing.
We couldn’t keep away from each other in the following weeks. Before we knew it, weeks turned into months, and months turned into years. On October 7th, 2023, Dylan surprised me with a private helicopter ride to The Overflow Estate 1895. During a wine tasting experience, Dylan got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! I cried and shook my head in disbelief. Later, Dylan had planned the most romantic hotel getaway, followed by a romantic dinner in the city. It was the fairytale proposal I had always dreamed of!
What does marriage mean to you?
To us, marriage means loving each other unconditionally and always having each other’s backs, no matter what. It’s about living life to the fullest together and growing old side by side.
What, besides the obvious ‘I Do’, was your favourite part of your wedding?
Our wedding day was truly magical! We had what felt like a royal ceremony at St John’s Cathedral, followed by a stunning reception at Victoria Park. We enjoyed every moment of the day, but if we had to choose, the golf buggies with our bridal party for photos and the dance floor were definitely the highlights. And, of course, the fireworks were the perfect ending to our celebration!
What traditions, new and old, did you incorporate in to your wedding and why?
My younger sister unfortunately could not be with us on my wedding day, so I incorporated something special of hers close with me throughout the day. I also bought a sign and some candles to place in the reception room that said, “these candles burn for our loved ones that can’t be with us today”.
Tell us about your decorations and wedding styling!
I absolutely loved planning the styling and design for our wedding reception. My vision was to keep everything timeless, traditional, and elegant. I had the pleasure of collaborating with the incredible team at Beautiful Weddings to bring my dream wedding to life, including designing the perfect bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids, as well as the floral and candle arrangements.
I also wanted to add my own personal touches to make the day extra special. I placed newspapers on the tables for our guests to enjoy, featuring fun facts about us as a couple, mini crosswords, and cute little pink love-heart pencils. I also created personalized mini cards to be placed on the guest menus, encouraging everyone to take photos throughout the night and upload them to a shared album. My partner and I also loved the idea of glow sticks, so we incorporated this into our night and it was epic! We had a gelato cart for cocktail hour and a photo booth until 11pm. It was all such a wonderful and unforgettable night!
What’s the best piece of advice you can give other brides to be?
Stay on top of the planning! Do things early so you can enjoy the final few weeks leading up to your special day. I found being organised and having spreadsheets and lists helped us stay on top of payments and deadlines. The reminders app saved my life!
We’re so thankful we were able to be part of your special day! Why did you choose Victoria Park and would you recommend our venue to other couples getting married?
Dylan and I can’t speak highly enough about the incredible team at Victoria Park. From Jordyn in the Sales team, who gave us a wonderful tour and explained all the packages, to Loz, who was there every step of the way, answering any questions or concerns I had throughout the 11-month planning process, and finally to Demi, who helped bring our personal touches to life on the big day. We highly recommend Victoria Park to any couple looking to get married!
Below are the fantastic suppliers that helped bring Amelia and Dylan’s dream day to life:
- Photography by Dreamlife
- Content Creation by The Love Edit
- Styling by Beautiful Weddings
- Cake by PETA’s Elegant Cakes
- Band/DJ by G&M Events
- Photobooth by The Party Cart
- Hair and Makeup by Bella Brides
- Light Up Letters by Light Of The Party
- Entertainment by Baker Boys
- Gelato Cart by Dolci and Co
- Transport by Tic Tac