{"id":190042,"date":"2017-05-29T10:45:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-29T00:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/two-proposals-stacey-karls-elegant-fremantle-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T20:19:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T09:19:04","slug":"two-proposals-stacey-karls-elegant-fremantle-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/two-proposals-stacey-karls-elegant-fremantle-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Two proposals for Stacey and Karl’s elegant Fremantle wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

After almost bowling\u00a0Stacey Avery over in a university P.E. class, Karl Bodenstedt asked her out for an apologetic drink.<\/p>\n

Neither expected the connection that followed, however, and Stacey, 26, and Karl, 29, fell fast\u00a0in love.<\/p>\n

A traditionalist, Karl put as much thought into the ‘father-in-law’ proposal as the actual wedding proposal itself. Karl nailed signage to trees\u00a0for Stacey’s dad and him to follow while mountain biking. Eventually the signs\u00a0revealed the words: “Will you be my father-in-law?”<\/p>\n

Clearly a classic romantic, Karl popped the question in a country very important to Stacey’s Kiwi heritage – New Zealand.\u00a0He proposed by candlelight in an Onsen hot pool, overlooking the spectacular Shotover River in Queenstown.<\/p>\n

Two years later, on January 14, 2017, the WA\u00a0couple wed at their elegant wedding in St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle, among 140 family and friends.<\/p>\n

“Eight years have passed since I first met Stacey,” recalls Karl, “and I still find myself gazing over at her and thinking how lucky I am.”<\/p>\n

For their big day, Karl advises other engaged couples to “just grab your new wife or husband by the hand, grab a drink, sit back, soak in the moment, and watch it unfold. Don’t forget, this is your day.”<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Paul Winzar Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stacey’s immaculate hair and makeup was professionally done by Elicia Rudd Hair and Makeup<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Karl describes the wedding theme as based on “simplicity, traditionalism, and elegance.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Karl\u00a0went to Christian High School nearby, and always attended mass at St Patrick’s Basilica, so the choice of ceremony venue<\/a> was obvious.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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So Cal Limos Perth<\/a> provided the exquisite wedding transport for the day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Paul Winzar Photography<\/a> captured the special moments of the day. “He was very patient and easy to work with,” says Karl, adding: “Especially when trying to work with four tired groomsmen.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The newlyweds arrived at their reception at Fremantle Sailing Club via boat while delighted guests watched from the balcony.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“Our wedding was a relaxed and beautiful day that brought together family and friends from all over the world,” says Karl. “It was a huge success, and the perfect start to married life.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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