Sharmaine & David’s Luminare Wedding

What does marriage mean to you?

When I asked David and Sharmaine what marriage meant to them, they recited a quote that struck a real chord with them. It read, “love is a friendship set on fire – a combination of everyday life and magic bundled into one. Love has the unique ability to transform the webs and pillars of everyday life into silk and gold. It is more than a feeling or emotion, concept or theory; it is a being.”

After all the traditional Chinese customs in the morning, I was waiting with David on the rooftop deck at Luminare, when admitted that he was very much looking forward to seeing Sharmaine make her way down the aisle. I’m pretty certain that she most definitely exceeded his expectations as she stepped into the sunshine, absolutely exquisite in Anna Campbell.

First Meeting

David and Sharmaine first met at University about 8 years ago. David recalled his first impressions of Sharmaine as being that she was very small, but very pretty! Sharmaine admitted that she loves the fact that David is tall enough to reach all the things that she can’t!

True love

All jokes aside, David & Sharmaine also share an incredible connection and found themselves wanting to share all the important moments in their lives quite early in their relationship, eventually leading to David’s amazing mid-air proposal.

Sharmaine said that she loves how well she & David understand one another and that he is so open minded, with  the endearing quality of being both patient and impatient all at the same time.

David said that Sharmaine is caring and compassionate and absolutely beautiful, inside and out. He also loves that she supports him 100% in any decision he makes, always offering encouragement in any endeavour he decides to embark on.

Wedding Symbolism

Incorporating a hand fasting ritual to provide a visual representation of their commitment,  Sharmaine & David’s hands were bound with silver & white ribbons to represent purity, peace, creativity & inspiration, before they shared their first kiss as husband & wife to the absolute joy of all their family & friends.

Photo credit

These exquisite images by Jonathan Ong captured every ounce of this couples’ outer AND inner beauty and the absolute pure love they both radiated & elicited. What an absolute pleasure it was to declare them husband & wife! xx

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Melbourne Wedding Celebrant Meriki Comito | Sharmaine & David's Luminare Wedding | Photo: www.jonathanong.com

Sharmaine & David | 27.12.2014

Celebrant: Meriki Comito
Ceremony & Reception Location: Luminare
Styling & Florals: Tori Allen Events
Bridal Gown: Anna Campbell
Photography: Jonathan Ong
Videography: The White Tree
Ceremony Music: The White Tree