In full bloom: Amazing flowers set scene for Holly and Matthew’s classic wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

Holly met love of her life Matthew when she was just 14.

“It took a few months for Matthew (now 26) to win me over, but we have been together ever since,” Holly, 25, says.

Some 3739 days later, according to the bride, Matthew surprised Holly with her dream proposal at the beach.

The Sydneysiders then began planning their classic wedding, setting the date for October 13, 2018.

The traditional ceremony was held at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Ryde before the show-stopping reception at glamorous venue, Taronga Centre.

Incredible flower arrangements took centre stage, along with the iconic view.

“I wanted guests to walk in and be blown away with the gorgeous Taronga view and the breathtaking flowers created by Anna Wang,” Holly says.

“I absolutely loved my wedding day and wish I could relive it a million times over.

“It was the best day of my life – I married my childhood sweetheart in the most beautiful location with the best views Sydney has to offer.”

Photos courtesy of Cinemotive.

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“It was my dream proposal. I tackled him to the floor, almost making him drop the ring,” Holly says of her Waldermar Jewellers sparkler.

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“We have been through everything together- two university degrees, two shoulder reconstructions, a knee surgery and the ups and downs of football. But we have always supported and motivated each other to obtain our dreams,” Holly says.

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Matthew suited the classic theme in his tux from Bentex Suits.

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The couple was transported to iconic spots around Sydney for their photos courtesy of 7th Heaven Wedding Cars.

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Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Samantha Wills

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Dollhouse Bridesmaid

Caterer Caterer: Epicure

Celebrant Celebrant: Deacon Frank Zacka

Ceremony Venue Ceremony Venue: St Charles Borromeo Ryde

Flowergirl Dress Flowergirl Dress: Dollhouse Bridesmaid

Flowers Flowers: ANNA WANG

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Bentex Suits

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Aquila

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: House of Albert

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Betts

Hair Hair: Dodie Jay

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Sandals Emerald Bay Bahamas

Invitations Invitations: Dekarda

Makeup Makeup: Emma Weston

Photographer Photographer: Cinemotive

Rings Rings: Waldemar Jewellers

Transport Transport: 7th Heaven Wedding Cars

Venue Venue: Taronga Centre

Venue Decor Venue Decor: ANNA WANG

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Shangri La Sydney

Photos courtesy of Cinemotive.