Friday 7 November 2008

D&M Wedding– Details, details!

Before any big day, a massive amount of time and effort goes into planning and preparing every detail. Here are some D&M details you might not have seen on the day, but were essential in making it everything it was...

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The Tea Ceremony tea set used by Mel and David to pour and serve tea to the family elders, on the morning of the wedding.


The Tea Ceremony dress worn by Mel of red silk, embroidery and beads.


The Bridesmaids's flower bouquet of green and ivory roses composed by Cynthia.


Mother-of-the-Bride's delicate gloves worn on the day by Mel as she walked down the aisle.


A view from Observatory Hill of the Garrison Church, with Sydney Harbour in the background.


Observatory Hill where the congregation gathered on the day to congratulate the newly wed couple and have photos taken.


The hand-made Order of Service books used by the congregation at the Church ceremony.


The wedding rings which were engraved inside with 'D&M 27.09.08' to mark the occasion.


D&M engraved cufflinks worn by the Groom and Groomsmen wore and designed and made by friend and jewellery designer, Shirley Gearin.


The Bridesmaids jewellery was also designed and made by Shirley.


A special Bridal Table bouquet made by Mrs Lo (Herlina's mother) as a gift to the Bride and Groom on the day.


Two-hundred and fifty Lucky Bamboo miniature vases, hand-made as a gift to all the guests from the Bride and Groom.


Two-hundred and fifty cupcakes and a traditional fruit cake made by the Cupcake Factory made for a very special (and delicious) wedding cake.



And finally, to keep it all as memories from the day, a wedding keepsake box.