How long have you been together and how did you meet?
Nearly nine years, met out dancing in Leederville.
When you were a little girl did you dream of planning a wedding?
No.
What was the theme for your wedding?
Romantic, classic, vintage, love.
How many guests did you have?
85.
Why did you choose Alverstoke as your wedding ceremony venue and Lighthouse Beach Resort as your wedding reception?
Because it is just so beautiful out there and we had a choice of fabulous garden spots for the ceremony and many options for photos. The team at Lighthouse are just awesome! Glenn is the manager there and he is exceptional - friendly, genuine, nothing is too much trouble and he has great ideas because he has such great experience. I think every single guest has a told me how great the food was and there was so much of it too! Brilliant place for a reception- it's a great space that you can make your own.
Details about your dress and veil:
Ivory, full length, fitted bodice, over layed with lace with a floral design and many many beads. I am not too good at describing it - thank goodness for pics hey! Made with patience, love and talent (thanks Margaret).
When did you start looking for your wedding dress?
I was recommended to Margaret by Steph Lloyd-Smith so I rang her and booked in straight away. That was 6 months before the day - I cannot speak highly enough of Margaret - she is extremely talented in dressmaking but more than that she is such a caring, patient, kind and funny lady - you just want to hug her!
Who did you take to choose your wedding dress?
I choose the style by myself by looking in heaps of magazines and websites and then tried on a few in shops to make sure I was on the right track - Clint was with me when I chose the lace - very patient man! (Fabulous Fabrics in Balcatta - they have an entire mezzanine floor of bridal lace)
Why did you choose not to wear a veil?
Just not my thing - I really liked the idea of a flower in my hair.
Was looking for your wedding dress hard work or easy?
Hard because there are so so many beautiful dresses out there.
Who was apart of your bridal party?
My besties Mandie and Cheryl and Clint's besties Jamie and Nick - Nick and Cheryl are engaged - awesome bunch we had such a laugh and a great time. And the girls looked stunning! As did the blokes.
What time was your ceremony?
1pm
Did you make anything for your wedding?
I made our invitations and mum put the favours together.
What were some of the vows you both said on your wedding?
Sarsha recommended that we both write our vows and don't show each other - here they are pretty special how in sync they were - Clint says he isn't much of a wordsmith but he absolutely blew me away with these beautiful words.
Clint to Brenna:
Brenna my love I have never met anyone that makes me feel complete like you.You are the love of my life and my best friend.
You Brenna have always been there for me we have laughed together cried together.
Been with each other through the happiest and the saddest times but we always come out strong together I feel that nothing could pry us apart.
You know me better than myself at times, making me content knowing that between the two of us we will find a way to get through anything.
You always take notice of the little things that matter and put so much effort into the things you do for me and the ones you love.
We have shared so much that I cannot contemplate my life without you because you are such a big part of it. Together I hope to continue our adventures and dreams of which there are no limits and at the same time take the time to appreciate each other and the things we have done that have made us who we are. I promise to be the one you can lean on, I will stand by you, do my best to help you achieve anything you want to do in life because life is what I want to spend with you, I promise I will be your faithful man for the rest of our lives, there will always be a safe place with warm hugs and never a moment where I won't tell you I love and mean it. You are an amazing young woman and today I am the proudest man alive I will cherish you and love you always.
Brenna to Clint:
Clint I love you with all of my heart. Our relationship is always filled with love, laughter and lots of cuddles. Throughout our time together you have supported me, inspired me, taught me and believed in me. You bring out the best in me and you are my world.
I love your warm inviting smile. I love your easy sense of humour and your caring giving nature. I love the passion and drive you show for something you are interested in. I love the way you look at life - a fun filled adventure to be enjoyed to its fullest. I love the safeness that I feel when I lay my head upon your chest. When I am with you I am home. I know that no matter what happens it is always going to be okay because you are with me and you love me. I am honoured that you have chosen to share your life adventure with me and today I promise you that I will always be by your side, I will always support you, trust you, honour and love you.
I promise to be patient, kind and willing. I also promise always to respect that your shed is a workplace and not a storage facility.
I promise to always stop at Muzz Buzz and buy you a mocha frappe grande. You have been my inspiration, my teacher, my sounding board, my best friend and today you will become my husband. I am so excited to be sharing my forever with you as laugh together, dream together, share many adventures together and grow old together. I love you, I like you, I cherish you. You are the most special person to me - now and forever.
Where did you get inspiration for ideas for your wedding day?
Cosmo Bride mags were awesome! Trawling the web as well. Talking to the people in the know - the dressmaker, the florist, the photographers, the decorator - all have such great experience and knowledge it is well worth spending time sharing ideas and listening to them.
What was your table centerpieces?
Wreaths of flowers around hurricane style vases with lit pillar candles inside.
What were the bombonnieres for your guests?
Foiled wrapped chocolate hearts presented in pillows wrapped in ribbons
Why did you choose Lloyd Smith Photography as your wedding photographer?
When we got engaged, Clint's family gave us a voucher for a photo session with Steve and Steph which was heaps of fun and Steve coped so well with our naughty dogs. The photos were beautiful and just so us, plus Steve and Steph are such gorgeous, genuine, caring, fun people and so VERY talented so of course when it came to wedding pics they were the only choice for us!
What was your bridal dance song?
Better Together - Jack Johnson - an absolute favourite
How do you feel now that you have married your soul mate?
We have been together for nearly nine years so I didn't think it would feel any different but it absolutely does! I feel so secure and comfortable and if I am having a rough day I just think about my best friend Clint and all our great times that we have had and will have and I feel blessed and very very happy. I feel loved.
Were did you honeymoon?
Sunshine Coast and Cairns, QLD
Advice for other planning brides:
Remember why you are getting married - to celebrate being with your best friend, you soul mate. It's a laugh and so much fun and it can be the most beautiful day in your life. Surround yourself with the people you love and who love you - eat, drink, dance and be married!
When you look back what would you have done differently on your wedding day?
Nothing - Clint and I truly loved our wedding day - at the end of the night we looked at each other and both said 'Best day ever!' | 
Brenna and Clint's Wedding
