20 year wedding vow renewal at Sure Thing Chapel, Capalaba
After 20 years of marriage, Romana and Steve decided to
celebrate with a vow renewal with their family and friends. They decided to
hold their celebrations at the Sure Thing Chapel at Capalaba, with it’s
whimsical styling, and capacity for 40
guests in air conditioned comfort.
The guests all arrived, dressed in black and white, and were
greeted with hugs and champagne. The venue was styled with colourful blooms and
décor. Steve wore a snazzy shiny silver suit and Romana wore a sparkly silver
beaded dress. She was glammed up by Jo from Twidale.
Steve and Romana entered the ceremony space, preceded by
their children Jalen and Aysia, their proudest accomplishments. The song for
their entry was sung by Jo and Layla, their original wedding song, Angel Eyes
by Paulini. Jo was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Romana and Steve twenty years
ago. Their other bridesmaid, Sonya, also travelled from Western Australia for
the renewal party.
Celebrant, Cheryl, told the story of the couple’s meeting,
their subsequent romance, and the proposal at Wellington Point. Their wedding
was a surprise for guests at their engagement party, with the bridal party all
wearing white. The couple welcomed son Jalen, and daughter Aysia, and have
conquered renovations, injuries, and business ventures in their twenty years
together.
Staying together takes dedication from both partners. It is
knowing when to speak and when to remain silent. It is chipping in to complete
a project together, with Romana sparking the concept and Steve carrying out the
grunt work. The family unit has remained strong not matter what life threw at
them, with all contributing to their achievements. The good times have been
amplified by sharing the celebrations.
Steve and Romana wrote their own vows to each other, and
despite reading them over several times beforehand, there was still an overload
of emotion as they poured out their hearts to each other.
They sealed their vows with a kiss, then signed a
commemorative renewal certificate and placed an initialled heart on the wall at
the chapel.
With a multi-song mashup, the guests all joined Romana and
Steve for photos against the shimmer wall backdrop. The couple then cut their
cake, which was delicious, and surprised their guests with a pre-choreographed
dance.
The couple mingled with their guests for a time, before MC
Ketrina led the evening’s entertainment with games and music bingo.
Best wishes to this devoted couple – we wish you many more
happy years together.
Venue: Sure Thing Chapel, Capalaba
Photographer: Amy from Papillon
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry
MC: Ketrina Coffey
Cake: Cakes by Simone
HMUA: Twidale Hair
Dance: Wedding Dance Creations
