{"id":193673,"date":"2015-04-06T14:00:26","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T04:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/simone-emmanuel-go-all-out-for-luxe-wedding-in-melbourne\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T16:42:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T05:42:15","slug":"simone-emmanuel-go-all-out-for-luxe-wedding-in-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/simone-emmanuel-go-all-out-for-luxe-wedding-in-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Simone &amp; Emmanuel go all out for luxe wedding in Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">If there ever was a glamorous bride and groom, it\u2019s Simone Galea and Emmanuel Cantsilieris.<\/p>\n<p>The pair, aged 28 and 31 respectively, met at a \u201cpopular night spot\u201d in Melbourne, according to Simone. \u201cI remember Manny was very confident and approached me several times throughout the night to buy me drinks and dance with me,\u201d she says. The night didn\u2019t\u00a0lead anywhere romantic\u00a0but a month later they exchanged numbers at a mutual friend\u2019s party.<\/p>\n<p>On their two-year anniversary Emmanuel surprised Simone with a proposal. \u201cI was so excited I didn&#8217;t even answer him and he had to ask me again,\u201d she smiles. The couple set a wedding date for October 11, 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Their luxe wedding in Melbourne was a lavish day attended by 270 guests,\u00a0starting with\u00a0a church ceremony and followed by a reception at <a title=\"Lincoln of Toorak\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/LincolnofToorak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lincoln of Toorak<\/a>. \u201cWalking into the church and down the aisle with my father was the most emotional part of the day, and seeing Manny waiting for me,\u201d smiles Simone.<\/p>\n<p>She\u00a0warns brides-to-be to cherish every moment. \u201cIt is very true what previous couples have told us that the whole day and night goes very quick and you really do need to just enjoy the ride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Studio 477\" href=\"http:\/\/www.studio477.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Studio 477.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-75115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_SBS_005.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_SBS_005\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-75112 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_SBS_003\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75135\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_005.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_005\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75134\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_004\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75132\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_002\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple&#8217;s rings were sourced from DB Jewellery Melbourne.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-75136\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_006\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75131\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_001\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-75087\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_008.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_008\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a title=\"Basia Puchalski Floral Design\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingFlowers\/Melbourne\/BasiaPuchalskiFloralDesign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basia Puchalski Floral Design<\/a> provided the classic\u00a0rose bouquets.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75091\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_011\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75089\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_010.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_010\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-75095\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_013\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75096\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_014\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Simone is perfect in every way, she is beautiful, caring, loving, supportive, smart, funny and so genuine,&#8221; Manny says of his bride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75103\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_018\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75098\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_015.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_015\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-75100\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_016\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-75101\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_017.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_017\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-75093\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Simone_Emmanuel_Luxe-Wedding_012\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Simone&#8217;s lavish gown was by Croce &amp; 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