{"id":193494,"date":"2015-11-09T22:22:14","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T11:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/freak-show-rebecca-and-john-embrace-circus-wedding-fun\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T17:49:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T06:49:59","slug":"freak-show-rebecca-and-john-embrace-circus-wedding-fun","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/freak-show-rebecca-and-john-embrace-circus-wedding-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Freak show’: Rebecca and John embrace circus wedding fun"},"content":{"rendered":"
\u201cDressed as a showgirl in a corset and hot pants, I married a clown.\u201d<\/p>\n
Welcome to the circus wedding of Rebeca Steele and Edward Dingey, aged 40 and 53 respectively, and the proud parents of two young children. After 10 years together and a New Year’s Eve engagement at the Western Australian Circus Festival, they decided to turn an event they were already organising into a literal circus<\/a> for their special day.<\/p>\n \u201cI was organising a vintage circus-themed party for my approaching 40th birthday which was to be held in a luxury home in Margaret River,\u201d explains Rebecca. A quick change of plans and intention-to-marry submission\u00a0meant a wild\u00a0surprise for her 70\u00a0family and friends.<\/p>\n As Rebecca put so accurately, \u201cdressed as a showgirl in a corset and hotpants, I married a clown. My son was the ringmaster, my daughter a clown doll. My wedding party was a freak show with a kissing booth for a photo booth and the colours were amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n Alouarn Retreat in Western Australia was the location for the May 16, 2015 wedding. A\u00a0small budget of $4,500. pulled off the extravagant affair \u2014\u00a0the only thing missing? \u201cI would have booked myself a cleaner for the next day,\u201d laughs Rebecca.<\/p>\n Photos courtesy of Michael Dempsey.<\/p>\n John proposed to Rebecca onstage at the Western Australian Circus Festival. “The video footage hit 3,500 views on Facebook!” says Rebecca.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The outrageous wedding outfits were found on eBay and Margaret River Fancy Dress.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Donna McClelland, the bride’s best friend and a wedding celebrant, married the\u00a0couple.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n For dinner? Hot dogs and popcorn of course!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n A\u00a0kissing booth, made by Rebecca’s dad, acted as the photobooth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n https:\/\/vimeo.com\/143397191<\/p>\n
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