Real Life Wedding : Hilton & Paulina

Paulina & Hilton's Wedding Theme:

1920s-inspired

Paulina Repits and Hilton Pohl’s Gatsby-inspired wedding, coordinated from start to finish by Paulina herself, was a stunning display of old world elegance with plenty of swoon-worthy details. QB particularly adored Paulina’s breathtaking slinky silk gown and sheer headpiece – 20s style with a modern twist. The reception, which was held in Palazzo Versace’s La Medusa Ballroom, combined soft pinks and creams – the incredible seven-tiers of individual cakes an absolute standout!

Date:

 3rd November 2012

Number of Guests:

160

How did you meet? 

We met at work. We have been inseparable ever since.

 Proposal?

Under the African sunset at Olifants Private Game Reserve in South Africa

The Honeymoon: 

Shandrani Resort & Spa, Mauritius & Olifants Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Groom's special memory:

The moment I saw my beautiful bride as she started running down the aisle.

 Bride's special memory:

The look on Hilton’s face when he saw me run (no joke, I practically sprinted) down the aisle. It was also very special to have my mum, dad and my younger sisters (the flower girls) spend the morning of the wedding with my bridesmaids and myself as we were all getting ready! 

 Special thanks: 

A special thanks to those family and friends who came from interstate and overseas! And to all of our beautiful guests who made our day so special. 

Advice for other brides-to-be: 

Take in (and appreciate) every moment because it goes so, incredibly, quickly! Also, spend plenty of time with your husband (on the day)! I have been to so many weddings where the bride and groom barely see each other as they are so busy with their guests! Hilton and I went around and spoke to each table together in the beginning of the night. After that we made a point to see each other as much as possible. It’s your wedding after all - spend it together!

Bride's Funniest Moment: 

We had a session in the photo booth together. Playing with the disguises and props was hilarious.

Ceremony location: 

Chapel of St Alban, The Southport School

Reception location: 

La Medusa Ballroom, Palazzo Versace

Gown: 

Brides design — made by Leonard Derecourt Designer

Wedding bands and engagement rings: 

Everjewels Design Studio

Wedding Coordinator: 

Reception (Teegan Deck, Palazzo Versace)

Hair: 

Oxide hair

Make-up: 

The Makeup Bar by Mia Connor

Flowers: 

Palazzo Versace Florist

Stationery: 

Palazzo Versace/ Papers of Distinction

Cake: 

Deliberately Delicious

Entertainment: 

MAS Entertainment/ Flash Functions

Music: 

MAS Entertainment (Swing Central, Too Grand)

Transport: 

Gold Coast Luxury Vintage Car Hire

Photography: 

Casey Jane Photography

Videography: 

A Digital Production

Thank you to Paulina and Hilton for sharing their story! You can too by clicking here.

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Brisbane Urban Elegance: Kristian + Moira

The Tognini name is well known in Brisbane with Kristian Tognini’s father running Tognini’s Hair Skin & Body and his uncle the Tognini’s cafes and bistros around town. So we knew the wedding of Kristian and Moira O’Callaghan was going to be a wonderful family affair – and the hair was going to be gorgeous!

This elegant celebration didn’t disappoint, full of fun, laughter and delightful details. The groom cut a dashing figure beside his gorgeous bride – and we love the sunny splash of yellow in the styling too, so uplifting!

Moira's stunning Karen Willis Holmes wedding gown

The Proposal

“Kristian proposed in Central Park New York, over a takeaway breakfast from Dean and De Luca. I had no idea. We enjoyed the day walking around Central Park and called our family back home. Kristian had asked my dad a few weeks before who had kept it a secret from my mum! That evening we had an amazing surprise dinner at Spice Market to celebrate.” 

Kristian looking all handsome ...

Special Memory

“Taking the time to hug and say thank you to everyone when we were walking down the aisle to the recessional song. (I think our piano player had to replay the song a few times!) It was really worth seeing everyone and being able to show our gratitude to them for attending.”

Perfect spot for some pre-reception pictures, sunset on the grounds of the couple's reception venue GOMA

love the pops of yellow throughout the styling

Gorgeous reception location, The GOMA roof top terrace looks out over the Brisbane River with views of the city skyline and Kurilpa Bridge .. 

The newlyweds snap a few 'selfies' while they can ... 

^ all tuckered out

And lastly, we just love this shot Marcus quickly captured of the couple taking a private moment before turning the corner to announce their arrival at the reception. Congratulations Kristian + Moira!

date: 5th May 2012

number of guests: 120

ceremony: Saint Francis of Assisi, West End

reception: GOMA 

gown: Karen Willis Holmes

hair: Togninis

make-up: Lori Zabell

flowers: Mardi Dodwell

transport: Prestige Vehicle Hire

photography: Marcus Bell, Studio Impressions

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