Spoiler alert: Olivia and Chris marry at regal elegance wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

When Sydney couple Olivia, 30, and Chris, 29, visited the UK to see Olivia’s family, it turned out to be a more memorable holiday than expected.

Chris approached Olivia’s dad to ask for her hand in marriage, but dad blew the whistle and went straight to Olivia to break the news.

“Talk about a spoiler alert,” laughs Olivia.

Luckily, Chris wasn’t planning on waiting too long, and proposed that afternoon in front of the family Christmas tree.

The couple decided to plan their regal elegance wedding in Sydney, as Chris has a huge extended family and Olivia, being an only child, could get her small crew over with ease.

“The harbour is special to both of us, so we knew we wanted to stay in the area,” explains the bride.

They married on April 14, 2018 with 140 guests at Chris’ school chapel, followed by a reception Pier One Hotel. In-between, the guests were treated to a cruise from Lavender Bay while the couple had photos.

“Everyone filled the water room overlooking the harbour, decorated with stunning flower arrangements, candles and a fairy light canopy – chosen by Chris,” says Olivia. “We sat down for a delicious meal, interspersed with some hilarious and heart-warming speeches.”

Photos courtesy of Taryn Ruig Photography.

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“I’m a baker as a hobby and when I saw these shoes on Instagram, I just had to have them! I had to order them online so didn’t get to try them on but when they arrived they fit perfectly and were so comfy,” says Olivia.

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The bride found her dress design in Sydney, but her mum ordered it from a UK supplier as she wanted to buy it as a wedding gift. “It also meant I got to pick it up with my mum when I visited home so she was the first person to see me in it,” smiles the bride.

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“Overall it really was the most incredible way to start the rest of our lives together and I still can’t quite believe it all happened,” beams the bride.

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The bride’s elegant and natural make-up look was created by Le Fabulous.

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A keen baker, Olivia created her own treats for the dessert table.

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The Baker Boys Band provided entertainment for the couple’s 140 guests.

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Video by Fallow Rose Wedding Co.

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Brides Gown Brides Gown: La Sposa , Fairytale Bridal

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: The Shoe Bakery

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Tiffany and Co

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: For Him and For Her

Celebrant Celebrant: Dr. Nick Foord

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Chapel organist

Ceremony Venue Ceremony Venue: Shore School Chapel

Entertainment Entertainment: Baker Boys Band , Princess Cruises

Flowers Flowers: Josephine Kelly

Gift Registry Gift Registry: Peters of Kensington , The Wedding Shop

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: M J Bale

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: M J Bale

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: M J Bale

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: M J Bale

Hair Hair: Eilish

Honeymoon Honeymoon: MTA Travel

Invitations Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas , Moo

Lolly Buffet Lolly Buffet: DIY

Makeup Makeup: Le Fabulous

Photographer Photographer: Taryn Ruig Photography

Reception Venue Reception Venue: Pier One Sydney Harbour - Autograph Collection

Rings Rings: Diamond Traders

Transport Transport: London Taxis

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Pier One Sydney Harbour - Autograph Collection

Photos courtesy of Taryn Ruig Photography.