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BRADLEY Acheson of Dubbo married Lisa Shaw of Dubbo, previously of Newcastle, on Friday, October 12, 2018, at The Anchorage Port Stephens, Hamptons-style water front luxury resort.
Lisa, Maid of Honour Kathleen O’neill of Newcastle, Bridesmaid Rochelle Wilson from the Hunter Valley and Father of the Bride Robert Shaw of Dubbo were transferred via boat from D’albora Marina Nelson Bay to The Anchorage Marina aboard Maryellen III.
They were welcomed by the Groom, Brad, Best Man Ben Knight of Dubbo and Groomsman Scott Ferrari of Dubbo, along with Lisa’s mother Suzanne Kellner of Brisbane, Lisa’s stepmother Therese Cross of Dubbo, Brad’s parents Dianne and Ken Acheson of Dubbo, along with family and friends.
The ceremony then took place on the Dalton Lawn at The Anchorage Resort followed by Reception in The Chesworth Room at The Anchorage.
120 guests were in attendance travelling from all over NSW – South Coast, Central West, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Sydney – as well as from Queensland, ACT, South Australia and Victoria.
Floral arrangements/bouquets consisted of flannel flower, peppercorn, dusty miller, cottage roses, David Austin roses, spider disbuds, spray roses, magnolia, snap dragon, blushing bride, lisianthus, Queen Anne’s lace, gum and gardenia. Styled and arranged by Pascale Galvin, Willow & Elk Hunter Valley.
Lisa’s bouquet also had an antique cameo brooch with blue sea pearls attached with ribbon that belonged to the groom’s great-grandmother, Elizabeth Newby.
Timber Arbour and draping supplied by A Beautiful Occasion Salamander Bay.
Lisa’s dress was custom made overseas and worn with a custom made tiara, a replica of the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s worn at her wedding to Prince Harry.
Bridesmaid dresses were a teal green colour with silver beading from Little Mistress, UK.
Groom and Groomsmen suits were a charcoal grey from The Wedding Shoppe Dubbo.
Rings were custom made by longtime family friend of Lisa’s family Debbie Ray Prestige Jewellers Dubbo.
Hair done by Sheree O’sullivan of Newcastle, Makeup by Stevi Hopkins of Makeup by Stevi, Merewether.
Boat transfer Cath & Jonah, Cruiseability Nelson Bay coordinated the perfect arrival with Patrick at The Anchorage private marina.
Celebrants Tutty Welsh & Vanessa Streitberger-sams Bar Beach.
MC – Vin Cross (Lisa’s Uncle) Hunter Valley, kept the guests entertained and guided them through our wedding schedule.
DJ – Tom Baker, DJ Griffin Newcastle.
The dance floor was packed all night.
Cake – Hayley, Sweet Treats Salamander Bay. A seven-tier stand with the top layer made up of a vanilla mudcake, accompanied by 130 mixed cupcakes including vanilla, salted caramel, red velvet and chocolate.
Cake wood toppers were of the bride and groom, Brad’s two children Harry and Will, and their much loved dog Teaka. Toppers were custom made in Texas.
Photographer – Laurie Skovgaard, 3L Photography Glendale.
Videographer – Chris Butler, Bedroom Studio.
Catering was supplied by The Anchorage.
Lisa did her own styling for the beautiful modern coastal themed wedding. A giant selfie frame and photo props were a hit amongst the guests, as well as a thong bar which proved to be a nice treat for those dancing feet!
Guests blew bubbles of good wishes for the new Mr and Mrs at the ceremony.
According to the guests, the highlight of the evening was Brad’s garter throw dance with Lisa.
The day started out with a sprinkle of rain but cleared up into a beautiful day prior to the ceremony. As they say “you can’t get a rainbow without rain” and we did indeed capture a rainbow on the day.
Overall it was everything we ever dreamed of and more. It was absolutely perfect!
After honeymooning, Brad and Lisa returned to reside in Dubbo.