{"id":193868,"date":"2013-10-09T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2013-10-08T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/jessica-guys-formal-garden-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T15:32:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T04:32:01","slug":"jessica-guys-formal-garden-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/jessica-guys-formal-garden-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"A formal garden wedding at Topiaries Beaumont House: Jessica &amp; Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">On the 26th May, 2013, four years after they started planning a formal garden wedding in Brisbane, uni student Jessica Redding and ex-Army officer Guy Harris finally said \u2018I do.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>It had been a long time coming. Having first met in Jessica\u2019s hometown Albury, NSW, when she was 16 and he was a 20-year-old Army cadet in training, the pair later fell in love and got engaged by the water of Brisbane\u2019s Eagle Street Pier.<\/p>\n<p>But their wedding plans \u2013 and life as they knew it \u2013 were soon thrown upside down when Guy was deployed on a three-year tour of duty to Afghanistan. A difficult time for the pair &#8211; but one which ultimately made them \u201cbetter and stronger,\u201d says Jessica, now 24.<\/p>\n<p>With Guy, 29, returned home, safe and sound, and in one piece, at last Jessica could walk down the aisle.<\/p>\n<p>She says, \u201cThe day finally arrived eight years after meeting and it was perfect. We couldn&#8217;t have asked for a better day than what we had.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Their outdoor ceremony was witnessed by 65 loved ones at the tranquil <a title=\"Topiaries at Beaumont\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Brisbane\/TopiariesatBeaumont\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Topiaries Beaumont House<\/a> overlooking Brisbane&#8217;s Samford Valley.<\/p>\n<p>A three-course meal that included &#8220;amazing&#8221; pork belly and stuffed chicken breast was served at the sit-down reception inside the venue&#8217;s charming homestead, all the while <a title=\"Radio Club Band\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/Lismore\/RadioClubBand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radio Club<\/a> three-piece band created an energetic atmosphere befitting of the celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have gone through a lot in our time together,&#8221; says Jessica. &#8220;To be able to pull through and have the most amazing wedding at the end of it all was an absolute blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations and best wishes Mr and Mrs Harris!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_007\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_007.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"932\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_002\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_002.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_001\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_001.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_003\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_003.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_005\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_005.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Jessica wore a strapless Brides of Brisbane gown with beaded lace bodice and full skirt which she garnished with a beautiful two-tier lace edge veil.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_004\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_004.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_006\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_006.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_009\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_009.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_010\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_010.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_008\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_008.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_012\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_012.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_008\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_008.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_006\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_006.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Jessica&#8217;s bridesmaids not only harmonised with the wedding&#8217;s formal theme in their watermelon one-shoulder evening gowns, but also beautifully with the bride&#8217;s fire-red hair. Makeup and hair was by <a title=\"Hollywood Brides\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingHair\/Brisbane\/HollywoodBrides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood Brides<\/a>, whom Jessica compliments as having &#8220;great service.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_010\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_010.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_020\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_020.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_012\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_012.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_015\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_015.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_017\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_017.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_014\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_014.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_024\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_024.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Guy&#8217;s formal ensemble was made up of a classic black lounge suit, ivory waistcoat and satin tie\/hank, all of which he hired.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_017\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_017.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_021\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_021.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_015\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_015.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_021\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_021.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_027\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_027.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_023\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_023.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_011\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Guy_Formal-Wedding_309_011.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"464\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Helen McConnell Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingPhotography\/Brisbane\/HelenMcConnellPhotography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helen McConnell 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