A heartfelt ‘I do’

A large marquee has been erected on the banks of the picture-perfect Ornamental Lake in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens. It’s a wedding location television star Suzie Wilks, 40, has dreamed of creating since 33-year-old businessman Nick O’Halloran proposed to her in March this year, just 10 months into their relationship.

Tiny white candles arranged in glass vases filled with bright-pink and gold petals are placed at the end of each row of seats, lighting the way down the aisle. Antique chandeliers hang above the 170 guests waiting expectantly for the bride.