Ashley & Michael’s Surprise Elopement at Pier One Sydney Harbour

DAY: THURSDAY |  PACKAGE: YOUR EFFORTLESS ELOPEMENT | GUESTS: 2

When Ashley and Michael had baby Hugo in July this year, their priorities changed. They had been planning a big wedding, bringing their families from overseas (Ireland and New Zealand) but now they did not want to wait. Nor did they want the time and effort required for planning a larger wedding to take away precious time they could spend with their new baby. When both their mums planned a trip to Australia to meet baby Hugo and Ashley and Michael realised they would both be here at the same time, they had a light bulb moment. Why not surprise their mums with a wedding?

That’s when they got in touch with me, and we started planning an intimate elopement at Pier One Sydney Harbour – the same hotel they were planning their larger wedding in – in one of their private suites overlooking Sydney Harbour. This quintessential Sydney location is meaningful to Ashley and Michael, as Sydney is not where they grew up, but is where they found each other, fell in love, built a life with new friends and started their family.

Ashley and Michael did not tell their mums until they landed in Australia (they couldn’t risk them being tempted to tell). Once they got over the shock, they were absolutely thrilled to be part of this special moment, watching on lovingly, taking turns holding Hugo in their arms.

They all went out for a celebratory dinner after the ceremony, and on Saturday, Ashley and Michael shared their news with friends at their “engagement” party, as well as with their families back home.

Venue: Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection
Planning: Weekday Wedded Bliss
Celebrant: Andrea Calodolce Ceremonies
Photography: Martine Payne
Florals & Styling: Nunu Designs
Hair + Makeup: Eternal Elegance

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