What happens when two Aussie sweethearts tie the knot in Thailand? Pretty things happen, my dears. Like hold-the-phone and clear-your-Friday-schedule kind of pretty. I’m fairly certain you’ll be just as stage 5 obsessed with this destination wedding, so let’s cut the chitty-chat and head straight to the gallery of Corbin Gurkin’s captures. They’re soooo worth a sweet, long look.

 

From the Bride…Mem and I met at the Geebung one night when he was out with his brother and I was out with my sister and friends. He walked by us a few times throughout the night and stood out to us being so tall! Eventually he got up the nerve to make small talk just as we were leaving the pub. On the wall back to our car, I was saying to Tam my sister how nice he seemed and what a shame we didn’t stay longer. Tam encouraged me to go back and get his number but I refused. By the time we were in the car Tam decided she’d take matters into her own hands and informed me that she needed to return to the pub to use the toilet and that id have to come with her. Within seconds of walking back in, Mem approached us and this time we chatted for a while and caught his name. We had to ask him to spell it as it was quite unusual. Luckily we did clarify the spelling, because I still didn’t have the nerve to get his number, but by the time we’d reached the car for the second time, Tam had found the only Mem in Melbourne on Facebook and added him from my account. Mem had written back within seconds and the rest is history!!

Years ago I had googled “destination weddings” as it had always been a fantasy of mine, and had come across Take Us To Thailand’s website. I was blown away by the service they offered and the amazing photos of the weddings they had co-ordinated, so in the back of my mind I began to warm towards the idea of a Thailand wedding (years before getting engaged even!)

Mem and I had holidayed extensively throughout Asia and Polynesia before but had always loved Thailand for its beautiful scenery, lovely people and variety of activities to keep us entertained. We knew we wanted a destination wedding so that all our guests could be relaxed and so we could spend some real quality time with the most important people in our lives- in a tropical paradise! Thailand was a reasonable distance from Australia for people to travel to and a favorite of many of our guests already, so the decision was an easy one in the end.

Wedding Photography: Corbin Gurkin | Ceremony + Reception Venue: Interncontinental, Koh Samui | Planning + Decor: Take Us To Thailand | Wedding Dress: Martina Liana | Shoes: Zu Shoes | Veil: Linda Corringe Couture | Rings: Anton Jewellery | Earrings: Polynesian Pearls | Mem’s Outfit: Tailored in Thailand | Reception Dress: La Femme from Gasp

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I love, love, LOVE this Bride’s vision for her wedding…fresh elegance meets the secret garden. And that is precisely what you’ll find below. A celebration of love on the Big Island with imagery by Rebecca Arthurs, elegant details by Vintage & Lace and secret garden-esque florals by Bliss in Bloom that only add to that open air beauty found in Hawaii. It’s enough to make you throw those wedding plans out the window, pack your bags and say Aloha to destination nuptials. Get your tropical inspiration fill right here.

 

From the Bride…Nick and I were actually born in the same hospital just outside of Aurora, Colorado almost exactly 1 year apart. It took 23 years, 4 states, 1 deployment to Iraq and the 3-509 Airborne Infantry for us to meet, 1 more deployment to Afghanistan & the National Geographic disc set of Planet Earth to seal our fate together. Its been team mountain top ever since and we share our lives with amazing friends & family in Alaska, where we try to get out as much as possible to experience different adventures together. Which was the inspiration for our wedding. We both love the outdoors but how do you turn that into a wedding theme? I decided my vision was going to be fresh elegance meets the secret garden. A color palette of light and bright greens, white and soft shades of peach & blush was decided, and from there I added elements of nature. Place cards holders were these cute live, mini terrariums, I opted for accents of brown with a chocolate organza chair sashes tied vertically, burlap runners and  wooden boxes adorned the tables and were the centerpieces. Even the cake was minimalist in design, a simple wooden “we do” sufficed for the topper and some lace burlap wrapped around the tiers sprinkled in with a few flowers & succulents was all it needed to be exactly what we wanted. Against the gorgeous backdrop of the Big Island of Hawaii it seemed a natural fit. In all, it was our smiling family & friends who made the day sparkle, and we’re so lucky to of worked with so many people who made it all possible.

Photography: Rebecca Arthurs | Floral Design: Bliss in Bloom | Event Planning: Rachael from Vintage & Lace | Ceremony + Reception Location: Private Villa, Kona Plantation Estates | Invitations: Julie Hanan Designs | DJ: Hawaii Sound & Vision | Caterer: Mon Ami Catering | Hair + Makeup: Patti from Lush Salon | Wedding Dress: Bridesmaid’s Dress: David’s Bridal | Bride’s Robe: Silk and More

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My love for Plum Pretty Sugar runs deep (my maids and I wore them getting ready for my big day!), and with the introduction of the brand’s gorgeous new all white bridal collection, Lilli Tru, let’s just say I’m over the moon obsessed. These classically elegant robes are an amazing gift for the bride-to-be to don the morning of her wedding day. They’d even be fabulous for a boudoir shoot before the I do’s! Featuring robes and dresses meant for layering or wearing alone, the Lilli Tru collection is, in one word, perfection. Take a peek below to get a taste of the loveliness, and don’t forget to head over to the Look Book to see it all!

And if your virtual swoon fest simply wasn’t enough, Plum Pretty Sugar is giving one of our lovely readers the chance to win a robe from the Lilli Tru collection!  

The Prize: One lucky reader will win a robe from the Lilli Tru collection!

To Enter: Head over to the Plum Pretty Sugar site, and browse the gorgeous new Lilli Tru styles, then come back to this post and leave a comment telling us your favorite!

To Win: One winner will be selected at random and announced right here on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Terms & Conditions: Can be found right here. Good luck my dears! xoxo