SAME SAME WEDDINGS MAGAZINE LAUNCH EDITION 2018

Megan and Ashleigh were married in a civil union on 24 September 2017. They had been waiting for the laws to change for six years of being in love. Even before they met, they imagined a world where they were equal. In the end they realised they deser ved that recognition regardless. They decided they could not wait to see if Australia would change the laws as Ash’s Pop was ver y ill and they really wanted him to be a par t of their day. Having their ver y suppor tive family there was so impor tant to them. Ash’s Pop was so elated to be there and ver y accepting of Megan. He was just happy to see his granddaughter so happy. It was beautiful to see a gentleman of his age so accepting of gay marriage.

The ceremony was held at The Chapel of Angels in Maleny and conducted by Philippa Holness, Noosa Civil Marriage Celebrant. It was an extremely hear tfelt ceremony with excerpts read from some of their favourite childhood books such as The Owl and the Pussycat. The gorgeous flowers were provided by the couple’s friend, Dee Harris of Homeslice Kitchen and were a mix of Australian Eucalyptus, gum nuts and African Proteas. Pastr y Chef Jade, who operates as Cake Kiosk through Pearl Cafe Wooloongabba, created a berr y butter cake with passion fruit lemon curd filling and butter cream icing.

The intimate wedding par ty went on to share lunch in a local vineyard - Flamehill Montville, before heading into Mooloolaba for tapas by the water in the afternoon and into the evening.

The couple plan on renewing their vows with an official wedding now that the laws have been passed.

“I didn’t realise until now how much anxiety and pain the past couple of months of the equality debate and ‘No’ campaign’s negativity has caused, but now the Australian community has come together to embrace us and show us that we matter, our rights and our love matters #loveislove #yes #happytears Now we see that love truly does conquer all, and we couldn’t be happier! Parliament has made the historic decision to allow the LGBTI community to be equal in marital rights, as our heterosexual friends and allies are!

As a good friend of ours, Kaylene, recently said: ‘One day we’ll look back and be proud to say that we were part of achieving equal marriage and legal rights in our lifetime. Here’s to a better future for all Australians, and especially to my wonderful friends who deser ve this!’” Ashleigh 15.11.17 Ceremony - Chapel of Angels Maleny Celebrant - Philippa Holness Dress - Chi Chi London - Exquisite Elegance Lace Dress in Lake Congratulations Megan & Ashleigh and thank you for allowing us to share your love stor y with ever yone... we can’t wait to share your wedding with ever yone too x SSWM