Great Destination Weddings Issue 10 / 2023 | Page 85

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It was just as Jane and Darcy had imagined . Gazing across the Piccadilly Valley , bathed in the gorgeous autumnal light of the Adelaide Hills , surrounded by loved ones . While the scene was serene , it actually capped off a love story guided by adventure and serendipity . The couple met while playing a social game of AFL ... in Canada ! Sparks flew , and when Darcy was due to return to his hometown of Adelaide , Jane followed her heart . “ Moving across the world and living together for the first time can really make or break a relationship ,” she says . “ We ’ re so lucky it turned out to be the best decision of our lives .” Travelling across Europe then created the perfect romantic moment for the pair . “ Darcy proposed while we were enjoying a baguette and a glass of wine under the Eiffel Tower ,” says Jane . Well played ! The couple are now based back in Toronto , but their Canadian wedding dreams were dashed by Covid . Instead , they decided on Australia , reuniting with Darcy ’ s friends and family , and introducing Jane ’ s loved ones to her second home . Just one hitch : the venue . And the view . “ I had a specific image in my head of a grand view of Adelaide or the ocean , but not many venues meet those criteria ,” says Jane . “ Nothing felt quite right .” Until they stumbled across boutique hotel Mount Lofty House , online . greatdestinationweddings . com . au 85