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Nicole & David

Where Are They Now?

Tell us about your wedding?

Our wedding took place on a very hot Summer’s day at the Collingwood Children’s Farm. We were surrounded by our nearest & dearest (about 80 ppl in total) & it was just super lovely. We did things a little unconventionally, but only to make it personal & feel right for us, not for the sake of being different. So, for example, we did a ‘first look’ & walked down the aisle together, we had a dear friend act as a faux-celebrant & we didn’t have a bridal party. A lot of the wedding was DIY & we kept it pretty laid back. The whole day felt very natural & true to us as a couple. It was just wonderful & we have very fond memories of it.

Now that some time has passed, what would you differently?

The first thing that comes to mind is that we wish we had a videographer on the day. Funny story, we had set up a video camera for the ceremony to be filmed, but there was a miscommunication about who was meant to press record, & long story short, nothing was captured on video in the end, which is a bit of a regret for us. Also, we did a fair bit of DIY for our wedding which involved a lot of running around in the lead up to the big day, this was a bit exhausting & we probably didn’t allow ourselves enough time to chill before the wedding. Apart from that, we honestly wouldn’t change much. It was such a great day & ran really smoothly.

What was the memorable moment of your wedding day?

As cliche as it sounds, the ceremony was really memorable for the sentiment & off-the-cuff nature. There wasn’t a dry eye in the paddock & it was just really sweet to share that with all our guests.

What advice do you have for others planning their wedding?

We would advise others to keep it really simple, don’t feel pressured to do anything a certain way just because that’s what is expected of a wedding. Just be true to yourselves as a couple & make sure you are comfortable with the proceedings. Also, don’t feel like you have to go overboard & have the very best of everything. You honestly won’t remember the small details a couple of months down the track. What will be remembered is the vibe & the good times you shared with your friends & family. And trust us, it’s much better to have a few extra dollars to spend on an amazing honeymoon!

Did you have any vendors you absolutely adored and still remember?

Of course, we remember & still love all our vendors – they all made the day so wonderful & were really easy to work with. Little Buster Brown our band, were so stunning – timeless vocals, amazing setlist & they had such fun & happy vibe. We honestly felt like they were old friends of ours! Alex Motta of Motta Weddings captured the day perfectly with his natural style of photography. He was a true professional & made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, which is super important. Fancy Hanks BBQ provided the eats via their super cool food truck (which matched the style of the farm so well). Everyone was saying “I do to BBQ”, some people even went back for thirds! To this day we still have friends raving about the food at our wedding. Collingwood Children’s Farm was an absolute winner of a venue – where else can you get a rural setting less than 3 km from the CBD?! Plus they accommodated everything we wanted & made sure the day ran smoothly.

If you could do it all over again, what would your wedding look like?

We loved the style of our wedding, so it would basically be the same, but with a videographer running about. And maybe Dave would have his new-found beard (I’m sad that the beard came post-wedding, but he still looked sharp as on the day!)

Where has life taken you? What are you up to now?

A few months after the wedding we went on an epic two-month honeymoon to Europe. Once we got back life kind of resumed to normal, but we were married. We now have a beautiful Vizsla puppy, Millie, who is keeping our hands full for the time being. Buying a house in Melbourne is (hopefully) on the cards this year.

What is the secret to your marriage?

There is actually no secret, marriage has its ups & downs just like any relationship. It can be really amazing, but it can also go through periods where you’re in a bit of a rut. Our advice is to talk – sit down with a cuppa, talk & listen to each other, even when life tries to get in the way, keep this up. Communication, respect & love is key to a strong relationship.

Anything else you would like to add?

Our final thoughts are…your wedding is your day, so make it personal to you as a couple. Enjoy it – it’s meant to be fun, not stressful. And really soak up those lovely, happy vibes – they will stay with you a long time!

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