Tell us, how did you meet? Was it Love at first sight?
We’ve known each other since high school and I always had a big crush on Bill (along with the rest of the girls in high school – he was such a spunk). We dated briefly before I disappeared travelling for a year. Upon my return I had been warned by his friends that he had an eye on me, we started dating again and he made it very clear he wasn’t going to let me go. As much as I tried to stay away I couldn’t resist falling for him. And the rest is history!
What about the engagement story? Can you give us a snapshot?
We were actually in Bali, at our favourite place to stay, Mick’s Place in Bingin. We had the honeymoon suite (my random treat myself moment) and I was hanging by the infinity pool looking out to the ocean when Bill comes up beside me and pools a ring out of it his boardshorts. Could it get any more perfect? I of course said “Yes!!”
So you decided to become Mr & Mrs.. Why Bali?
We’ve always loved Bali, in particular Bingin is our happy place. Bill surfs and I do yoga and we couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate our love with our nearest and dearest.
How did you choose your Bali wedding planner? What was her/his Super Power?
Ahhhh we had been to a wedding the previous year in Bali that Marita from Save the Date had planned, it was perfect so we didn’t hesitate in going with her.
Did you have a theme for the wedding? And was it a late night Pinterest obsession?!
Yes, simplistic romance. I didn’t want it to be too flashy because we had the most amazing view so stuck to neon lights, fairylights and cosy furniture so guests felt comfortable and would be encouraged to party all night long.
Did you sit down for a formal dinner or party the night away with canapés and cocktails?
We had food carts and cocktails. We felt that a sit down wasn’t very Bali and we wanted to encourage guests to mingle and dance
Did you have a special song to walk down the aisle to?
Yes, I surprised Bill with his favourite song after telling him I preferred another. Although, he thought the wedding planner mucked up on the day so the surprise didn’t work as well as I’d hoped! Woops!
What was the most challenging aspect about planning a destination wedding?
We didn’t make a special trip over to Bali to visit our venue and I wish I had. It would’ve given me a much better sense of the space.