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The Wedding Of Rose and Taape

Tell us about your journey together, from how you met, to what the proposal was like!

Our journey started nearly nine years ago when we met in New Zealand. We have been living in Brisbane for some years now and got engaged three years ago on the Gold Coast. I had no idea it was about to happen and it was the most surprised I have ever been!

Rose the bride walks down the aisle with her father, as guests stand nearby
Rose and Taape stand together holding hands at the alter, as the celebrant speaks into a microphone.
Rose and Taape stand together, with arms around each other, smiling. The parklands are in the background.
Rose and Taape stand holding stands, on a hill with the city skyline in the background.
Taape and Rose romantically face each other, with Taape's hand on Rose's cheek. Rolling hills of parkland are in the background, as the sun shines through the trees.
The white arbour as the alter, is adorned with florals.
Rose and Taape sit at a table, holding their marriage certificate, surrounded by witnesses.
Rose the bride walks down the aisle with her father, as guests stand nearby
Rose and Taape stand together holding hands at the alter, as the celebrant speaks into a microphone.
Rose and Taape stand together, with arms around each other, smiling. The parklands are in the background.
Rose and Taape stand holding stands, on a hill with the city skyline in the background.
Taape and Rose romantically face each other, with Taape's hand on Rose's cheek. Rolling hills of parkland are in the background, as the sun shines through the trees.
The white arbour as the alter, is adorned with florals.
Rose and Taape sit at a table, holding their marriage certificate, surrounded by witnesses.

What does marriage mean to you?

Doing life with your best friend, having a family, and making the most out of every day with the one you love.

What, besides the obvious ‘I Do’, was your favourite part of your wedding?

It was so special to have our families come together from different countries to witness our marriage and celebrate with us!

Details from the reception tables, with gold charger plates, floral stationary, maroon napkins and native floral arrangements.
Rose and Taape stand in the parklands as Taape kisses her cheek
The wedding cake is two tier, with gold leaf details and fresh roses.
Rose and Taape stand in the parklands, as Rose's veil blows in the wind.

What’s the best piece of advice you can give other brides to be?

To really enjoy the planning stage! It is such a special process, deciding on suppliers to create your perfect day! I had so much fun speaking to different suppliers. Also, decide on a budget that’s right for you and stick to it! It is really easy for things to add up quickly! Having a budget and tracking the cost of everything helps.

What traditions, new and old, did you incorporate into your wedding and why?

My Mother in Law, Lusia, made 65 beautiful woven necklaces (Samoan Ula) and each guest was given one as they entered the reception. It was really special to be able to incorporate that.

Why did you choose Victoria Park?

Victoria Park was the perfect venue! With family arriving from overseas it was important to have the ceremony and reception at the same venue and Victoria Park had great options to choose from! Thanks to the excellent organisation and communication from the Victoria Park weddings team in the lead-up to our wedding we did not have to worry about a thing and could enjoy every minute of our special day. Also, the park provided the perfect location for our photos, and they turned out great!

A special thanks to those who helped bring Rose and Taape’s dream day to life.

Suppliers

Celebrant

Belle Cellebrant

Band/DJ

Osmic Productions

Makeup & Hair

Al 4 Beauty

Event Stylist

Believents

Cake

Petal and Peach

Dress

White Lily Couture

Suits & Shoes

Tony Barlow

Dance Lessons

River City Ballroom

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