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31.12.24Dan was spending the night at a house party in Kallangur’s ‘Butterfly Ridge’, severely lacking any form of food ...
11/01/2025

31.12.24

Dan was spending the night at a house party in Kallangur’s ‘Butterfly Ridge’, severely lacking any form of food and delivering the most underwhelming New Year’s Eve vibes imaginable.

Enter Bindi:
Looking breathtakingly stunning, radiating a warmth that Dan simply couldn’t ignore.

When she walked onto that patio, to Dan it felt as though the world shifted for a moment. Everything seemed to slow, his surroundings fading to a quiet hum, like she carried her own kind of gravity. There was an energy about her. She seemed so effortlessly composed in an enviroment that was anything but.

They shared introductions and some playful jokes as more partygoers trickled in, (bringing the total to an intimate six) and as the night went on, they found themselves in the pool, where empty beer cans had sunk like forgotten relics to the bottom.

The other couples naturally drifted to opposite ends of the water, leaving Bindi & Dan, the 5th & 6th wheel to the other pairs if you will, suspended in the deep end - where Dan suggested that she balance on makeshift footholds of crush ###X Gold. (Which was really just a ploy to hold her hand under the guise of helping to steady her).

They stayed there for hours as the night faded into new morning - paddling, fingers locked and standing on empty beer cans, feeling so at ease in the others presence.

Soon the countdown began and as Bindi glanced around, she noticed their friends — her friends and Dan’s had all coupled up sharing in New Year’s Eve embraces.

She let out a quiet giggle at the sight and turned to tell him, but he was already there-close, waiting and before she knew it, he softly closed the space between them, claiming their own new years kiss .

It caught her by surprise. A moment suspended in time. But what she didn’t know then, was that this kiss would change her entire life to follow and be the first of a lifetime of kisses she’d share with this man.

🤎 Bin is my oldest friend and it was my greatest honour to marry her to the love of her life in their backyard on New Years Eve.

30.11.24 It started like all classic love stories do. Cinderella meets Prince Charming. They feel a spark. The connectio...
11/01/2025

30.11.24

It started like all classic love stories do. Cinderella meets Prince Charming. They feel a spark. The connection is undeniable.

After mere moments together, they imagine what their life together might look like—a cosmic pull weaving their tale together.

Alas, the clock strikes midnight and Cinderella in a frightful hurry, misplaces her shoe as she rushes home before the night’s end.

Except in this chronicle, let’s replace a palace with Ocean Street’s iconic Solbar and the crux of the night not being a lost shoe, but rather the fact that Jaimme couldn’t quite fit her feet into hers.

That’s right. The life-altering meet-cute for this inseparable pair began with a teasing comment from Deejay which resulted in taunts from Jesse and Ricko about Jaimme’s toes overhanging her shoes.

Ahhh, romance.

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26.10.24 It wasn’t until all those years later, on Monica’s birthday, when after a little liquid courage on a night out ...
11/01/2025

26.10.24

It wasn’t until all those years later, on Monica’s birthday, when after a little liquid courage on a night out celebrating with friends she found herself texting Danielle.

Danielle began checking in on her, making sure she was safe and that she had someone responsible to look after her. She said that she wished she were there to care for Monica.

“Hmmm, not really something friends say to each other,” Monica thought. That little spark of jealousy was the first hint that maybe, just maybe, this friendship was more than they had ever let themselves imagine.

With a few more messages exchanged, they discovered that the indescribable soul tie they had always felt for the other did extend beyond friendship, that they were both feeling the same way, and so the (for the first time seemingly flirtatious) messages flowed.

It was a moment they both quietly anticipated. It felt like something more than just another catch-up—almost like a first date. They both knew that they were on the verge of exploring something new, though neither had said it aloud.

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26.09.24 Like many great love stories, it all began with a chance encounter on what seemed like an ordinary day.Ryan was...
11/01/2025

26.09.24

Like many great love stories, it all began with a chance encounter on what seemed like an ordinary day.

Ryan was sitting outside the theatre, charging his laptop before a lecture, after spending the better part of his morning mentally psyching himself up with, “Today is the day you will talk to her! You can do it.” A peer from his cohort sat down beside him, also using their extra time for a quick charge session, and they began chatting—just a surface-level conversation about their subject and surroundings.

When, lo and behold, THE girl—the one he had assured himself he could talk to today—appeared from around the corner, greeting the girl seated next to Ryan and beginning a discussion about their group presentation.

He sat there, the closest he’d ever been to a conversation with THE girl, sweating bullets, nodding along, not really knowing when to take his shot. “How was your presentation?” she asked, turning to him. “Oh man, oh god. She spoke to me,” he thought to himself, and he gave some nonchalant response while mentally berating himself further with, “Don’t you dare screw this up!”

Their conversation continued, as did Ryan’s internal fight not to collapse, until it was time to head inside for their lecture. Later that same day, they found themselves seated together at another lecture.

Ryan was riddled with nerves, really trying to get to know this full-package girl next to him. But Summa—being the incredibly intelligent woman she was—was really trying to pay attention to what the lecturer was saying. This made Ryan even more anxious. There was not a chance in this world that he could focus on what he was meant to be learning, or even take notes on whatever it was he was meant to be retaining. But he tried his best, despite being mesmerised by the woman next to him, doing a brilliant pretend note-taking performance, adding in some nods and “mmm’s” for effect.

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The day came and the excitement was palpable—well, on Jake’s end at least. Rikki, on the other hand, was away on a work ...
25/09/2024

The day came and the excitement was palpable—well, on Jake’s end at least. Rikki, on the other hand, was away on a work trip and due to a flight delay, wouldn’t return until later that evening after Jake’s arrival.

So after some reshuffling of plans, Jake arrived in Brisbane and made his way to Emma’s house to collect Rikki’s spare key. Emma couldn’t believe that Rikki was letting some rando guy who she’d kept very quiet until this stage, into her home and thoroughly investigated his intentions when he arrived for the key collection.

Another long walk and Jake arrived to his dream girls empty home, let himself in and was greeted by… a collection of mannequin heads.

Odd he thought, but nevertheless he decided to do what any mature young man waiting for his perfect woman’s return home would do… and set them up so as they were seated around the dining table, to enjoy an imaginary tea party with them whilst he patiently waited.

After some time, in enters Rik, defeated and disheveled form a long week and a longer flight, to find Jake sitting at her table, surrounded by what he fondly referred to as ‘his friends’.

A strange man, in your house surrounded by heads without bodies might sounds a little murder-y.. to most, but Rikki loved that he took the opportunity to make her laugh (with props from her hairdressing classes), and after awkward hello’s they shared their first weird hug dance.

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07.09.24It all began, one fateful night on an island boasting serene views, a relaxed culture, fishing opportunities, st...
25/09/2024

07.09.24

It all began, one fateful night on an island boasting serene views, a relaxed culture, fishing opportunities, stunning hike trails and the illustrious X Base Backpackers, the romantic setting of this very love story.

Though the details are hazy, it was around 3am when Laura, who had been partying with Monika, realised that they’d become separated and so she went about in search for her missing friend.

Josh, like many others, was in the thick of the festivities soaking in the vibrant energy of the island when fate decided to step in disguised as a lost friend.

He noticed a stunning girl, wandering around and before his mind could stop his mouth he called out to her. 

Laura, over the rhythmic tunes filling the Full Moon Party asked “Who are you?” with a laugh, to which he confidently replied “Josh Doyle, we’re friends on Instagram.”

A line that would taunt Josh for the rest of his life.

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17.08.24 They first crossed paths at the most prestigious venue known for its bird cage adorned ceiling, likely playing ...
08/09/2024

17.08.24

They first crossed paths at the most prestigious venue known for its bird cage adorned ceiling, likely playing bangers from Flo rider and Kesha, an icon of Fortitude Valley - BIRDIE NUM NUMS.

James had spent the earlier part of his evening doing what most boys riding the waves of early adulthood do on a Saturday night - pre drinking on top of a random carpark in the Valley. It was a cracking night surrounded by mates but his plans of knocking back cold ones in empty car spaces were interrupted when it started to rain, so the boys retreated to the closest safe covering which conveniently for this love story was the aforementioned destined nightclub.

Grace had plans to enjoy a night on the town with her girlfriend and the pair made their way to the very same establishment, waiting in line for their turn to enter.

As they shuffled closer to the entrance of Birdie Num Nums, Grace’s friend noticed an old Hungry Jacks coworker standing with a mate a few metres ahead in the line, and called out to him.

James’ attention was caught by some random girl behind them calling out his friends name but he was struck by the gorgeously unique looking girl standing beside her. She was exactly the type of girl he would find at a hardcore show and his interest with piqued. They shared quick introductions and despite Jame’s hopes the night moved on. No core memory making sparks, no fireworks of infatuation, it was merely a meeting between mutual friends… until he lost blackberry and had to leave.

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24.04.24It was amidst the hum of engines and the scent of grease, when Brianna’s eyes first caught sight of Nelson, eigh...
01/06/2024

24.04.24

It was amidst the hum of engines and the scent of grease, when Brianna’s eyes first caught sight of Nelson, eight years ago during a chance encounter at Caloundra City Autos.

She was dropping her brother James off for his work experience shift when she spotted a super hot mechanic in the yard. Nothing came of it though and the years flew by until 2019 when fate intervened.

James had lost his license again, which was great news as it meant Brianna found herself back at the auto shop, where she could indulge in a harmless perve session on her brother’s dream boat co worker.

He was walking across the yard to his car, wearing his multicoloured lensed sunglasses and he was seriously hot. She couldn’t NOT add him to Facebook. And when he posted about the passing of his families dog, she knew it was her time to shine.

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27.04.24It all began in the hallowed halls of all Souls St Gabriel’s, all the way back in 2013 when Isabel was a ripe 13...
13/05/2024

27.04.24

It all began in the hallowed halls of all Souls St Gabriel’s, all the way back in 2013 when Isabel was a ripe 13 years old, navigating the tumultuous waters of early adolescence.

Amongst her cohort, there he was. Wearing that renowned silver and black striped tie, surrounded by his friends, probally having a laugh at his own silly joke… Noel Bridges.

She found herself drawn to him, perhaps not fully understanding the gravity of her feelings at the time.
He seemed kind of weird and desperately needed a hair cut but that fleeting second they first spotted each other, inside one of Charters Tower’s most historic establishments began a series of events, albiet slow moving ones that would build the foundations of their one day incredible relationship and ultimately lead them to their future as Husband & Wife.

They maintained a distant and platonic peer relationship, their paths crossed intermittently over the years, all the while with Isabel harbouring a secret crush on Noel while he remained oblivious to her affections. Until Isabel discovered that she couldn’t ignore her feelings any longer, when spending the afternoon with Noel’s sister, she surely proclaimed ‘I’m going to date your brother one day’.

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24.04.24It was a chance encounter, the figurative passing of ships, when Danielle & Nathan first met 5 years ago at the ...
13/05/2024

24.04.24

It was a chance encounter, the figurative passing of ships, when Danielle & Nathan first met 5 years ago at the Burdekin Growers Race Day.

Nathan was pretty blind but he reckons it would have been a nice day and he distinctly remembers thinking ‘Oh she’s not bad’, before their passing introduction had ended and they went their seperate ways.

There’s a slight running disagreement over what happened next - who was first to partake in a Facebook stalk and initial message but it happened and so began a conversation, albiet a slow one, that would change their entire lives.

In time, the messages became a little more frequent, the responses a little longer and eventually, Nathan asked Danielle to dinner.

He arrived to her house, picking her up for their date at Shop Six Pasta Bar and juuuust to be polite as they were leaving Danielle offered ‘we can take my car if you want’ to which Nathan agreed. So off they were, Danielle driving to the date that he asked her to, weird flex, but okay.

During the trip, Danielle was skipping each song 30 seconds in, one of her favourite things to do, to which Nathan retorted ‘do you ever just let a full song play’…. Whoooo did this guy think he was. Surely not the kind of guy bold enough to let Danielle pay for their date after critiquing her song skipping habbit? Precisely.

As they were approaching the counter Danielle, solely for the sake of seeming equitable offered ‘I can get it if you want’… to which Nathan responded ‘oh righto… cheers…’.

Immediatley Danielle sensed that this guy wasn’t a chivalrous gentleman type and was regretting even agreeing to the date. And Nathan was as confused as ever as to what had gone wrong. The first date vibe was off, and needles to say they weren’t in a rush for as second.

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20.04.24It seemed like a nothing out of the ordinary, very normal non eventful trip… except for one key piece of informa...
13/05/2024

20.04.24

It seemed like a nothing out of the ordinary, very normal non eventful trip… except for one key piece of information that Jade casually mentioned to Em. They were going to be photographed for a restaurants promotional purposes… because a New Zealand photographer just contacted him out of nowhere needing 2 random Australian’s for a branding shoot across the ocean. It made perfect sense. 

The photographer was taking images for The New Zealand food and wine magazine and had asked them to be the models, having their photos taken at the various locations she would be visiting. 

Mhhmm. 
It was a fancy winery resort, they would get a 3 course dinner and local wines provided free of charge and would be acting like extra “models” for the magazine. No, that’s not suspicious at all. 

They met at the arranged transportation, headed for the ‘commercial shoot’ and following the GPS, it occurred to them that they were becoming increasingly closer to the airport. As they pulled into the entrance of the heliport, Jade wondered ‘sh*ttt, how do I play this off?’

Jade stared open mouthed, the most genuine look of shock he could attempt and exclaimed to her “What the hell! What if it’s a helicopter taking us to the restaurant?? WOW, they’ve really covered everything”.

He was in prime acting mode, delivering what he thought was a golden globe worthy reaction, certain that his future wife was blissfully ignorant to his mastermind plan of proposal.

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06.04.24 It was within record time - 24 hours to be exact, once the initial swipes and introductions were made, that Dyl...
24/04/2024

06.04.24

It was within record time - 24 hours to be exact, once the initial swipes and introductions were made, that Dylan tried his best to lock down the bright and beautiful blonde that was filling his inbox by instigating the discussion of a first date. 

He’d recently graduated form the Australian Airline Pilot Academy and was in the process of relocating from Brisbane on his way to Adelaide, but stopping to visit some school friends along the way. 

Enjoying a night of beverages, laughs and meaningful conversation, he was allowing himself a little reprieve after 12 months of rigorous training and so when his mates playfully grabbed his phone and downloaded tinder as joke he nonchalantly brushed it off unphased by their humour. 

But by the time the new graduate arrived to Kent Town, ready to explore his new home, he realised that his housemate after meeting a new acquaintance, didn’t surface from his room very much. And so in bid to meet new people himself, naturally it made sense to Dylan to revert to his newly downloaded app. 

He partook in a quick swipe session, carelessly shifting his finger left for so many potential suitors that just didn’t meet spec or capture his interest until he came across the aforementioned kind looking blonde and immediatley he needed to double take. 

Was he in shock? Was this a bot? Surely it was a fake tinder account because no one in this world is that naturally stunning. Still, he decided to risk a conversation with a phoney profile and at the possible expense of his pride, he swiped right before beginning a conversation that would change his entire life.

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The sweetest elopement 🤍 11.12.23collins
20/04/2024

The sweetest elopement 🤍 11.12.23

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Oh hey, I’m Abbey,

and I’d really like to help you get hitched.

I’m an authorised civil celebrant in Townsville, with a passion for helping couples crush all of their ceremony goals and execute their wildest Pinterest wedding dreams.

I decided to study marriage celebrancy after my own wedding, when my family and friends commented on how wonderful my celebrant was.

For months I heard rave reviews about how he set the scene for the day, made everyone feel relaxed, and how he delivered a ceremony that really reflected my husband and I. (James McLauchlan everyone, if you’re in Brisbane and after a celebrant that is less me, and more male).