Queensland Brides Autumn 2022 | Page 70

Nothing spells romance quite like exchanging vows on a World Heritage-listed tropical island . For these high school sweethearts , it was the perfect expression of a decade-long love story . The couple ’ s firm friendship laid the foundation for forever , bonding over shared interests and a mutual attraction . Their relationship eventually blooming to include puppies Nahlah and Willow and a son , Huxley . But it wasn ’ t until the gender reveal of daughter Armi that wedding bells chimed . “ My dad owns a 1963 Chevy Bel-Air which we used to do a burnout at my parent ’ s property ,” explains Sharna . “ It was green smoke for a boy and purple for girl – and the whole place was absolutely covered in purple smoke . It was getting so thick , I went to walk out - totally oblivious to the fact Todd was down on his knee . As I turned around , I saw him on the ground and bawled my eyes out .”

As regular travellers to K ’ gari ( Fraser Island ), it was a no-brainer to hold their wedding at the Kingfisher Bay Resort . “ It wasn ’ t even spoken about as to where we would get married , we both knew it was here , our most favourite place where we have created so many amazing memories ,” Sharna says . Surrounded by iconic beaches , tropical rainforests , and pristine inland lakes , the resort is one of Australia ’ s most breathtaking destinations . A happy match for Sharna ’ s vision of an natural , earthy and relaxed wedding with a touch of glamour . “ We

Top : Daughter Armi and son Huxley made the cutest attendants . ( Middle ) Todd saved his dramatic proposal for their daughter ’ s gender reveal . ( Above right ) For these teenage sweethearts , a wedding represented a culmination of their love story . The sentimental location was a perfect match .

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