Groom's accessories including two boutonnieres with purple flowers, a paisley-patterned blue tie, a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label whiskey, Spicebomb cologne by Viktor & Rolf, and a tin of Primeros Dominican Maduro cigars with a cigar cutter, arranged on a wooden surface at Ocean View Estates.

Two black groom suits with boutonnières hanging on hangers against a slatted wooden wall at Ocean View Estates.

Three groomsmen are individually reflected in three square mirrors mounted on a white wall at Ocean View Estates.

Renae & Adam

Name: Renae & Adam Wedding
Start: 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Ocean View Estates

Wednesday 28 August 2024 · Ocean View Estates

Chapter 1

preparation

Adam and five groomsmen raise glasses in a toast on a covered balcony at Ocean View Estates.

Sign on a wall reading 'Ocean View WINEMAKERS COTTAGE unwined' at Ocean View Estates.

The bride Renae in a black outfit with styled hair looks at a rack of dark-colored dresses indoors.

Flat lay of wedding items including three rings in wooden boxes, a perfume bottle, a black 'Bride' pouch, envelopes addressed to Adam and Renae, wedding invitations, and a floral arrangement on a wooden surface.

Close-up of a wooden ring box from Cold River containing a silver ring with a dark gemstone and a braided black and red cord, placed on a wooden surface with dark floral decorations nearby.

The bride stands in front of a large wooden-framed mirror at Ocean View Estates, wearing a dark purple and black gown with sheer sleeves, while another woman adjusts the back of her dress.

The mother of the bride is fastening the purple lace-up back of the bride Renae's wedding dress at Ocean View Estates.

A young girl looks on as a woman in a black dress adjusts the attire of another person indoors.

The bride Renae stands indoors near a window at Ocean View Estates, holding a dark bouquet and wearing a black lace dress with sheer sleeves, her reflection visible in a nearby mirror.

A woman in a black dress and black beaded necklace is partially visible behind a wooden door frame, looking downward.

The bride helps the groom put on black lace-up boots indoors on a wooden floor.

Chapter 2

reception

Two men in suits stand indoors near a wicker room divider at Ocean View Estates.

A woman adjusts the boutonniere on a man wearing sunglasses and a dark suit at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake.

Bride Renae and groom Adam dance in the center of the Ocean View Estates Function Room reception stage, with tables set on either side and a backdrop of string lights behind them.

The bride Renae in a dark purple and black gown and the groom Adam in a black suit embrace closely at the Ocean View Estates — Function Room, with string lights blurred in the background.

Close-up of a wedding reception table setting at Ocean View Estates — Function Room featuring a wooden charger plate, stacked black plates, a purple napkin with a black decorative ring, a place card, a glass of water, and a small candle in the background.

The bride Renae and groom Adam sit at a decorated table with greenery and candles in the Ocean View Estates — Function Room, with a backdrop of string lights and a large black crescent moon decoration.

The bride and groom sit at a table in the Ocean View Estates Function Room during the reception. The bride holds a 'JUST WED' sign and smiles, while the groom looks towards her. String lights decorate the wooden wall behind them.

Close-up of a wedding reception table setting at Ocean View Estates — Function Room featuring a wooden charger plate, black plates, a purple napkin with a decorative black crown, glassware, cutlery, candles, and rustic twig centerpiece.

Table setting at Ocean View Estates — Function Room with black tablecloth, wooden chargers, black plates, purple napkins, glassware, candles, and rustic branch centerpiece with purple flowers.

The bride Renae is seated in the Ocean View Estates function room during the reception stage, holding up a handwritten letter with fairy lights in the background.

Two-tier black wedding cake decorated with black skull toppers and floral accents, displayed on a wooden slab at Ocean View Estates — Function Room with string lights in the background.

The bride Renae and groom Adam share a dance at the reception in the Ocean View Estates Function Room. Renae wears a purple and black gown with sheer sleeves, and Adam is dressed in a black suit with a purple boutonniere.

Two male guests at Ocean View Estates — Function Room reception stage toast with small bottles, seated at a decorated table with string lights on wooden wall behind them.

The bride Renae and groom Adam stand together inside the Ocean View Estates Function Room during the reception stage, both holding cigars with smoke visible around Adam.

The groom, Adam, sits at an easel painting or drawing during the reception at Ocean View Estates — Function Room.

Wedding party members pose together for a group photo in the Ocean View Estates Function Room during the reception stage.

Bride Renae in a dark purple gown and groom Adam in a black shirt and vest walk hand in hand through a pathway lined with guests holding sparklers at Ocean View Estates — Function Room.

The bride Renae and groom Adam stand outside Ocean View Estates — Function Room at night holding sparklers creating light trails.

The bride Renae and groom Adam kiss while holding sparklers at night outside Ocean View Estates — Function Room during the reception.

Chapter 3

ceremony

Empty ceremony seating area under a pavilion at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake with a crescent moon decoration on the altar and a few guests or staff standing near the back.

Adam, the groom, stands alone on the ceremony stage at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, wearing a black suit with a purple boutonniere and tie.

Two women in dark dresses stand near a black motorcycle parked beside a dark corrugated metal building at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, while two men in suits stand on a grassy slope nearby.

The bride stands outdoors at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, wearing a dark purple and black gown and holding a bouquet of black and purple flowers.

The groom Adam stands under a wooden structure at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, wearing a black suit with a purple tie and boutonniere.

The bride and groom sit together on a black motorcycle outdoors at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, surrounded by trees and natural scenery.

Adam, the groom, stands smiling on the ceremony stage at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, framed by a circular architectural feature.

The bride Renae in a dark purple and black gown walks arm-in-arm with an older man, likely her father, down an aisle at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, while seated guests watch.

The bride and groom stand together under a gazebo at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake during their wedding ceremony, with guests seated and some taking photos.

An older woman in a dark lace dress wipes tears from her face while seated next to an older man in a dark suit at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake.

Bride Renae and groom Adam share a kiss on the ceremony stage at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, standing in front of a large black crescent moon decoration with greenery overhead.

Renae and Adam sit at a table at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, with Adam signing a document while Renae looks on.

The bride and groom place their hands together on a marriage certificate at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, showing the bride's engagement ring and the groom's tattooed hand with wedding band.

Bride Renae and groom Adam share a kiss while seated at a table with a certificate during their ceremony at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake.

Renae and Adam share a kiss on the ceremony stage at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, with Renae wearing a purple and black gown and Adam in a black suit.

The bride and groom share a kiss at the ceremony stage at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, surrounded by guests throwing flower petals.

Bride Renae in a purple and black gown and groom Adam in a black suit walk hand in hand down the aisle at Ocean View Estates — On The Lake, with guests seated and standing around them under a pavilion.

Chapter 4

portraits

Renae and Adam walk hand in hand along a grassy path beside a lake at Ocean View Estates, with trees in the background during a couple portrait session.

Renae and Adam kiss while seated on a black motorcycle at Ocean View Estates with a purple-hued natural background.

Renae and Adam share a kiss beside a motorcycle at Ocean View Estates during their couple portraits session.

Renae and Adam share a kiss reflected in a motorcycle side mirror at Ocean View Estates during their couple portraits session.

Renae the bride and Adam the groom pose together outdoors at Ocean View Estates, with Renae wearing a black lace dress and Adam in a black suit with a purple tie and boutonniere.

Reflection of bride Renae and groom Adam kissing is visible in a shiny car side mirror, with a tattooed hand wearing a wedding ring resting on the car near the mirror at Ocean View Estates.

The bride Renae stands alone outdoors at Ocean View Estates wearing a purple and black gown and holding a dark bouquet.

The bride Renae stands alone outdoors at Ocean View Estates wearing a purple and black gown and holding a dark bouquet, with trees and grass in the background.

Renae and Adam walk hand in hand down a vineyard row at Ocean View Estates, seen from behind with trees in the background.

Renae the bride in a purple and black gown and Adam the groom in a black suit stand holding hands outdoors at Ocean View Estates with two attendants, one holding a wine glass and the other holding a bottle, reflected in a pool of water in front of them.

Renae in a dark purple wedding gown and Adam in a black suit stand together with two other individuals dressed in black formal attire in a grassy field at Ocean View Estates during the couple portraits session.

Renae and Adam pose with two attendants in a grassy field at Ocean View Estates, all dressed in formal black attire with the bride in a dark gown, raising their arms in celebration.

Renae and Adam stand facing each other in a grassy field at Ocean View Estates during their couple portraits session, with Renae holding a dark bouquet and wearing a purple and black dress, and Adam in a black suit.

Renae the bride in a purple and black gown and Adam the groom in a black suit stand facing each other in a grassy field at Ocean View Estates, holding a dark bouquet.

Renae the bride in a black dress with purple lipstick leans her head on Adam the groom's shoulder as they hold hands and a bouquet of dark flowers at Ocean View Estates.

Renae in a dark purple and black wedding gown and Adam in a black suit hold hands while walking through a grassy field at Ocean View Estates during their couple portraits session.

Renae and Adam stand on a dirt path surrounded by trees at Ocean View Estates, sharing a kiss during their couple portraits session.

Renae the bride in a purple and black gown and Adam the groom in a black suit pose with two other people in dark attire holding bouquets at Ocean View Estates, standing in front of a large bare tree and dry shrubbery.

Renae in a purple and black wedding gown holding a bouquet, embraced from behind by Adam in a black suit, posing outdoors at Ocean View Estates.

The bride Renae in a dark purple gown and the groom Adam in a black suit sit inside a large wooden hexagonal frame outdoors at Ocean View Estates, accompanied by two attendants dressed in black standing on either side of the frame.

Renae and Adam share a kiss outdoors at Ocean View Estates, with Adam leaning against a wooden fence and Renae wearing a dark purple gown.

Renae and Adam sit holding hands on a wooden bench beneath a large Ocean View Estates sign flanked by two potted plants.

Renae, the bride, in a dark purple gown and Adam, the groom, in a black suit with a purple tie, sit on a wooden bench under a large Ocean View Estates sign, with Adam drinking from a bottle.

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Full Wedding Story

Renae and Adam’s wedding day at Ocean View Estates, On The Lake began quietly, with preparations unfolding in separate rooms. Renae wore a striking dark purple and black gown, its lace and sheer sleeves a bold contrast to the traditional. Her bridesmaids and flower girls, dressed in black, gathered around her, laughter and anticipation filling the air. Adam’s morning was more relaxed, marked by his floral shirt and khaki pants, as he readied himself for the day ahead. Wedding rings, invitations, and bouquets of deep-hued flowers were carefully arranged on polished wooden surfaces, hinting at the thoughtful details woven through every part of their celebration. The ceremony unfolded in On The Lake, where Renae and Adam stood side by side before their loved ones. Large windows framed tranquil views of the water and gardens, and the gentle natural light reflected the calm intimacy of the moment. Adam’s words echoed through the room as he recalled their beginnings: a simple chat on Discord that grew into endless conversations, late-night laughter, and a shared love of ice cream. The celebrant spoke of how they met in 2019, connecting online through mutual friends while Adam worked the night shift. Renae’s mother shared heartfelt memories of her daughter’s curiosity and spirit, recalling how Renae, even as a child, was eager to learn and often taught her parents as much as they taught her. Throughout the ceremony, stories of their relationship unfolded. Adam’s gentle nature, his protective instincts, and his culinary skills were celebrated, as was his playful bond with the children in their lives. Renae’s mother described Adam as the family’s gentle giant, always ready to lend a hand and a favorite among nieces Kara and Saskia. The celebrant highlighted the small, everyday ways they cared for each other: Adam moving the cars so Renae could sleep in, Renae keeping their lives organized and always being ready with a hug. Their first meeting in person at Brisbane Airport in August 2019 was remembered with warmth and laughter. Renae recalled hiding behind the baggage check, nerves fluttering, while Adam confessed he knew from that moment that he loved her. In 2023, it was Renae who proposed, her tears and joy marking a turning point in their story. As they exchanged vows, Renae spoke of Adam’s self-confidence and the comfort he brought her, describing him as her home and her rock. Adam promised to keep her safe and to love her wholeheartedly. They both vowed to support and cherish each other, to find laughter in every day, and to honour the quirks and rituals that made their relationship unique. After the ceremony, family and friends gathered for portraits inside Ocean View Estates, with Renae and Adam surrounded by loved ones near tall windows and mirrors. The celebration moved to the Function Room, where speeches, toasts, and laughter filled the space. Renae and Adam made their entrance, shared their first dance, and cut their wedding cake as guests mingled at tables adorned with floral centerpieces. The wooden floors and paneled walls of the Function Room echoed with celebration, while daylight from the windows offered glimpses of the estate’s manicured grounds. Through every stage, from quiet preparations to the final dance, Renae and Adam’s day reflected their story: thoughtful, genuine, and full of the warmth they share with each other and those around them.

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