Family comes first at Kristie and Kieran’s formal wedding

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Updated on: April 9, 2024

The fireworks over Newcastle weren’t the only spark ignited at a New Year’s Eve party in 2013.

“We met through a mutual friend,” Kieran says of the night he ran into Kristie. “We both knew there was a spark.

“We came into contact with each other fairly often over the next year.”

Eventually, they began dating, later getting engaged while on holiday in Spain.

For their formal wedding, they chose beautiful Tocal Homestead in Tocal, in NSW’s Hunter Valley.

“We wanted to create a very classic style but have a big party celebration, so our priorities were simple; timeless outfits, decorations, music and plenty of time for dancing,” Kieran explains of the February 2, 2019 celebrations.

The formal wedding was also brought forward six months as Kristie’s father is unwell, ensuring he could be a part of the day.

“Photos and videography were of the highest importance to us so that we had as many keepsakes of the day as possible,” the groom says of the photos, perfectly captured by Ben Howland.

“The day was perfect.”

Photos courtesy of Ben Howland.

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Kristie wore a beautiful dress from Perfect Day Bridal, combined with elegant Badgley Mischka heels.

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“We got engaged in Seville, Spain, on a rooftop overlooking a church,” Kieran recalls.

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Sprout Catering put on a delicious spread for the couple and their guests.

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“Kristie and I consider ourselves pretty down to earth people, and we definitely enjoy the simple things in life – friends, family and living in the moment.”

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The couple’s elegant naked cake was created by Michelle The Cake Chef.

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Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: DIY

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Swarovski

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Perfect Day Bridal

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Various

Caterer Caterer: Sprout Catering

Celebrant Celebrant: Amy Webster

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Ben Travis

Entertainment Entertainment: Tre Soul

Flowergirl Dress Flowergirl Dress: David Jones

Flowers Flowers: Blooms on Darby

Gift Registry Gift Registry: Wishing well

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Rundles Tailoring

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Florsheim

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Rundles Tailoring

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Florsheim

Hair Hair: Sculpt Hair

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Hawaii

Makeup Makeup: Sculpt Hair

Pageboy Attire Pageboy Attire: David Jones

Photographer Photographer: Ben Howland

Reception Venue Reception Venue: Tocal Homestead

Venue Venue: Tocal Homestead

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Tocal Homestead

Photos courtesy of Ben Howland.