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Rowville Wedding and Reception | Rowville Wedding Photographer

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The Backstory

This is a wedding that has been a long time coming. We first met Xavier’s grandparents about 15 years ago, his aunt owned a salon and grandmother Suzy did hair. They were so lovely that Anncilla decided “I NEED a Suzy in my life” and made a conscious effort to befriend them! Over time we’ve shared many meals (ask Aunt Tanya about Chicken Curry, or Uncle Jody about Pancakes), become family friends, prayer partners, and as some would put it, Framily – Friends that become Family. 

A Flash Forward

Fast forward some years, and here we have Xavier, getting ready to make a life with Brooke. They met just a few years ago around the end of Brooke’s high school years, and have already gone through so much and come out stronger! Brooke has supported Xavier through some absolutely hair raising medical issues. They stayed with Suzy & Peter for a while before the wedding, and were so easy to live with, respecting boundaries and being very appreciative of everything family do for them. Even though Xavier & Brooke are young, they are exceedingly mature for their age, very supportive of, and loyal to each other. And their communication is second to none, consulting each other and discussing things respectfully. It’s such a strong basis for building a life together!

On the Day

We first met Brooke on the morning of her wedding, a beautiful bride to be, kind, gracious and very organised! She had all the bridal details we requested set aside and ready to be photographed so we could jump right in. Brooke did so well in keeping everyone on track with time, moving the wedding party along gently but firmly! Everyone had their time with hair & makeup, the bride squad being there to support their friend! Next thing we knew it was time for Brooke to get into her wedding gown and head to the ceremony. She has a natural elegance, radiance and beauty to her, absolutely glowing on her wedding day. She retained her fun side with the cutest pink socks and comfortable shoes hidden beneath the gown.

Celebration and Reception

Fast forward one more time to the reception at The Stamford, and it was an absolute blast. A party to remember! There was singing & dancing, there were speeches and laughs, and so much joy through all the generations gathered to celebrate Xavier & Brooke. We wish them all the best for their future together and look forward to seeing their relationship deepen and blossom further over the years ahead.