Carmen has this thing about her. It’s unnerving. Calm, unruffled, at peace, in Love. What ever that word is.. take it, wrap it in chocolate and dip it in strawberries and cream – thats close to how much I love this bride.
I’m not sure if its the fact that she spends her life working with sick children or that both Carmen and Andrew are so in sync that this day was a natural progression.
They met diving in Melbourne three years ago. Then followed adventures together in Thailand and a move to Port Headland. It was clear, Carmie and Andrew didn’t care about things, they cared about each other, together. As Andrew walked me around the island, showing locations and explaining minute details that others may overlook he explained; “We just want it, the way we like it”. Obviously from the look of the island, they like it perfect.
Daydream island (aptly named as the feeling you having stepping on to the Jetty) is a plane and a ferry ride away for most. Set in the Whitsunday Islands, it can simply be described as paradise. The weather was miraculous. Having spent a lot of time in this part of the world, I knew when I awoke, the day was going to be magical.
Surrounded by their families and friends who had travelled from around the world, Carmie walked down the aisle (in a gown lovingly designed and made by her mother, Honey) towards her soon to be husband and the Great Barrier Reef.
Not a sound was heard, when vows spoken of Love, honour, pride resonated throughout. We photographed as the sunset, on a separate part of the island, and returned at dusk to Lovers Cove where another of Honey’s creations – the wedding cake – sat pride of place. Honey had travelled from Melbourne, with the cake, on the plane. Why? Because Carmie had seen a picture of the perfect cake, Andrew had liked it, and Honey, well Honey can do anything. Perfectly.
Afterwards, as the champagne popped and the crowd mingled, I caught a look between them. And I suddenly recognised it. They were two people, that just fit, perfectly, as one. Together.
Carmie and Andrew, Thank you for inviting me to such a celebration. I am truly humbled and honoured to be part of your day. I hope you enjoyed cruising Ricky’s secret local spots. I look forward to venturing west to Port Headland some time soon.
by Jacqui
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