A HINDU & CATHOLIC 11 HOUR CELEBRATION

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Priyena: 29, Dentist
Matt: 34, Software Engineer

How did you meet?

Matt and I met on Hinge just before the pandemic in early 2020. We met in person for the first time at Eat Street, which was a great place; all the noise and stimulus helped with the first date nerves. I found it so easy to talk to him even though our stories and backgrounds couldn’t have differed more. We got a few dates in before the pandemic lockdown. We moved in together in 2021, and got engaged a few months later.

How did the proposal happen?

The proposal was humble, candid and sweet, just like Matt. We walked up to the top of Kangaroo Point on a cold Sunday evening and I had no idea what was coming. We were secluded in a dark spot staring out at the city lights when Matt took the ring out and the whole gesture made me cry.

What did you do differently from a traditional wedding?

Coming from different backgrounds, we decided to accommodate both our families and do two ceremonies on the wedding day. We had a Hindu ceremony first, followed by a lunch, and then a Catholic ceremony and reception. The reception started with canapés and then a buffet dinner, followed by dancing.

What did you do for your honeymoon?
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We decided to test the strength of our marital vows early by going camping for our honeymoon. We are not campers, and we were exhausted from the wedding so were completely unprepared. We put up our tent in gale force winds, survived on instant noodles and canned tuna, boiled water to drink since we didn’t bring our own, and got bitten by horse flies the entire time.

What was the theme of your wedding?

A blend of bright, warm colours and a mixture of what was easy for my mum and I to do ourselves. Indian clothes, food and culture is a mixture of colours and, given our backdrop was a gorgeous rainforest environment, I liked the idea of bright colours popping in contrast. All the flowers from the bouquets, boutonnieres and centrepieces were a labour of love from my talented mum and not so talented me.

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