{"id":174279,"date":"2018-11-19T19:00:02","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/spoiler-alert-olivia-and-chris-marry-at-regal-elegance-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T03:16:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T16:16:49","slug":"spoiler-alert-olivia-and-chris-marry-at-regal-elegance-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/spoiler-alert-olivia-and-chris-marry-at-regal-elegance-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Spoiler alert: Olivia and Chris marry at regal elegance wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Sydney couple Olivia, 30, and Chris, 29, visited the UK to see Olivia\u2019s family, it turned out to be a more memorable holiday than expected.<\/p>\n

Chris approached Olivia\u2019s dad to ask for her hand in marriage, but dad blew the whistle and went straight to Olivia to break the news.<\/p>\n

\u201cTalk about a spoiler alert,\u201d laughs Olivia.<\/p>\n

Luckily, Chris wasn\u2019t planning on waiting too long, and proposed that afternoon in front of the family Christmas tree.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe harbour is special to both of us, so we knew we wanted to stay in the area,\u201d explains the bride.<\/p>\n

They married on April 14, 2018 with 140 guests at Chris\u2019 school chapel, followed by a reception Pier One Hotel<\/a>. In-between, the guests were treated to a cruise from Lavender Bay while the couple had photos.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone filled the water room overlooking the harbour, decorated with stunning flower arrangements, candles and a fairy light canopy – chosen by Chris,\u201d says Olivia. \u201cWe sat down for a delicious meal, interspersed with some hilarious and heart-warming speeches.\u201d<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Taryn Ruig Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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“I\u2019m 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\u2019t get to try them on but when they arrived they fit perfectly and were so comfy,” says Olivia.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The bride found her dress<\/a> 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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“Overall it really was the most incredible way to start the rest of our lives together and I still can\u2019t quite believe it all happened,” beams the bride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The bride’s elegant and natural make-up look was created by Le Fabulous<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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A keen baker, Olivia created her own treats for the dessert table.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Baker Boys Band<\/a> provided entertainment for the couple’s 140 guests.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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