Wedding | Jackie & Mackenzie
Tell us a little about yourselves!
I’m Jackie, 31 years old from Australia. I am a youth worker. My wife Mackenzie, 30, is from Canada and is a nurse. When we aren’t working, we are likely by the ocean, travelling and anything outdoors.
Why did you decide to get married where you did?
We were living in Canada at the time. Given Mackenzie’s family and friends were all in Canada and my family and friends all in Australia, we didn’t want to put pressure on anyone to travel so far. Neither of us are centre-of-attention people and we wanted to go somewhere by the ocean and somewhere neither of us had been.
How many guests did you have?
None, it was just the two of us.
What was your budget?
20k.
Tell us about your outfits.
I had my suit custom-made by the wonderful Dani at Modello Bespoke. I had a vision and Dani brought it to life. Mackenzie found her dress at Park and Fifth.
What was the most important aspect for you, in terms of planning your wedding?
We had a vision and didn’t want it to be stressful. We kept it simple. We picked up our cake and flowers the day before. We just wanted our day to be about us and to be present with each other.
It was important to us to have it captured in photos and a video, as this is how we surprised our loved ones that we eloped at our engagement parties. The timing of it was important. We were leaving Canada to move back to Australia, so we had an engagement party in Canada surprising everyone and then another once we got back to Australia. Simone Arasimowicz, our photographer and videographer, did such an incredible job.
Were there any elements that were important for you to incorporate?
It being just the two of us by the ocean. We handmade our vow books together. We both enjoy photography and take photos on film as a hobby, so that was important. It being at sunrise, as that’s something we enjoy doing together: watching sunrise and sunset. Jumping in the ocean afterwards.
Any tips for couples getting married?
Focus on what’s important to you and not pleasing other people. Be present with each other and soak up all the emotions.
Are there any vendors that you would like to tell us a little more about?
Modello Bespoke: Dani was incredible. I really struggled with my outfit, going to vendors who saw a female and were trying to push more feminine suits or very masculine suits. Dani understood my vision and made me comfortable the whole way through.
Alexis at Cavalier was exceptional and brought Mackenzie’s custom ring to life exactly how she envisioned it.
Lastly, Simone Arasimowicz went above and beyond for us. She was familiar with Sifnos Island, gave us all recommendations and captured our day perfectly.
Photographer & Videographer: Simone Arasimowicz @simonearasimowicz | Flora: Eleanthos @eleanthos_sifnos | Cake: Axni Patisserie | Dress: Park and Fifth @parkandfifthco | Suit: Modello Bespoke @modellobespoke | Engagement Rings: Meyn and Mor @meynandmor | Wedding Rings: Cavalier @cavaliergastown | Shoes: G.H. Bass & Co. @ghbass
