{"id":193794,"date":"2014-04-08T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2014-04-08T04:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/smoking-ceremony-performed-at-cultural-wedding-of-candice-owen\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T15:58:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T04:58:10","slug":"smoking-ceremony-performed-at-cultural-wedding-of-candice-owen","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/smoking-ceremony-performed-at-cultural-wedding-of-candice-owen\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoking ceremony performed at cultural wedding of Candice &amp; Owen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">When you find your soul mate, you find the one who often knows you better than you know yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Which was exactly the case for Adelaide girl Candice Hartman, 24 who met her perfect match in 25-year-old Owen Love.<\/p>\n<p>Candice tells, \u201cOwen proposed to me one night while we were lying in bed watching <i>Star Wars<\/i>. He randomly said, \u2018Do you wanna go and buy and engagement ring tomorrow?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe next day, we went in and I tried on my \u2018dream\u2019 engagement ring \u2013 and it looked horrible. After searching different stores, Owen ended up choosing a ring he liked that I fell in love with on the spot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Being an archaeologist, Candice\u2019s vision for their cultural wedding on November 23, 2013, had to involve nature \u2013 \u201clots of plants and open spaces,\u201d she explains, and as such the selection of both their venues \u2013 Rainforest Retreat Murray Bridge for the ceremony and Monarto Zoo for the reception were a perfect fit.<\/p>\n<p>Seventy loved ones witnessed a \u201cvery short \u2013 probably 15-20 minute\u201d ceremony, which included a Ngarrindjeri smoking ritual in honour of the pair\u2019s Aboriginal heritage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_001\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_002\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_003.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_003\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_010.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_010\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_007\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Owen and the groomsmen chose their own suits &#8211; black and white ensembles with satin trim &#8211; from Adelaide outfitters, Peter Shearer Menswear.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_013\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_014\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_018.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_018\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_015.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_015\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I only wear heels when I go out and Converse when I go to work,&#8221; says Candice. &#8220;Every other day of the year, whether it&#8217;s rain, hail or sun, I wear thongs &#8211; and my wedding day was going to be no different.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_019\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_023.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_023\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_012.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_012\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_021.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_021\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_031.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_031\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_035\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Owen and I decided the bridal party would wear black,&#8221; says Candice. &#8220;I don&#8217;t like how bridesmaids dresses can cost a fortune&#8230; and how bridesmaids all wear the same dress even if it doesn&#8217;t suit their body type.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_027.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_027\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_025.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_025\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_030.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_030\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_029.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_029\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_037\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_043.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_043\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_045.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_045\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_048.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_048\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>The Ngarrindjeri smoking ceremony is a cleansing ritual believed to keep bad spirits at bay.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_050.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_050\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_047.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_047\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_053.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_053\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_054.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_054\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_064.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_064\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_062.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_062\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_069.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_069\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Rainforest Retreat was perfect because of the vast range of different trees and plants &#8211; which we thought would make beautiful photos,&#8221; says Candice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_081.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_081\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_073.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_073\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_082.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_082\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_078.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_078\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_088.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_088\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_092.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_092\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_087.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_087\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_086.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_309_086\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_080.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_080\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_079.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_079\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_084.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_084\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_096.jpg\" alt=\"Candice_Owen_Zoo-Wedding_096\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Our wedding had everything we believe a wedding should have,&#8221; 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