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Romance
STORIES OF

A Sugar Wharf Wedding

AMBER & MARTY

When award-winning country singer-songwriter Amber Lawrence
swiped right on the famous dating site Tinder, little did she know it
was the start of her very own love story.

WORDS by Phoebe Demarte

oth Amber and Marty grew up in Sydney and after matching on where they wanted their reception to be held the moment they saw the
Tinder this couple instantly hit it off, after a few years of dating view. They loved the fact they could have the outdoor wedding vibe they
BMarty popped the big question. desired with an excellent wet weather option just in case.
The couple celebrated their engagement whilst seeing out the year 2017 Amber’s talented sister Peta Lawrence had the honour of making
in Port Douglas and fell in love with the town. The cherry on top was Amber’s dress along with the bridesmaids. Even the marine green colour
finding out Amber was expecting their baby whilst still on holiday. They theme that the bride tribe wore complimented the beauty of the ocean
decided then and there that Port Douglas was where they wanted to tie and wow did they look amazing!
the knot and the date was set for the 2nd May 2019. Amber and Marty made sure nobody went hungry at their wedding,
Planning a destination wedding was made easy with the help of Port chef Tommy from Port Douglas Catering and Events made sure all bases
Douglas Catering and Events. Amber told us, ‘Dean and the team were were covered. Starting with a deluxe gourmet grazing table, followed
just brilliant…they made sure we made decisions we would be happy by a selection of delicious canapes ranging from your Aussie favourites
with for a lifetime.’ Amber and Marty flew up for a weekend so they like peppered beef pies to the more sophisticated sesame crusted tuna.
could do a taste testing and they were blown away with the delicious The guests then enjoyed scrumptious substantials and just in case they
selection of food options. needed something to soak up the champagne and re-energize from all
The couple decided to say their ‘I do’s’ at the historic St Mary’s By the dancing they even had a late-night snack Doner Kebab (amazing). The
the Sea Chapel. This quant heritage listed chapel is probably the most cake must have been a winner as Amber said it went so quickly she didn’t
charming chapel you will see and is conveniently located steps away from even manage to get any, definitely a sign of a good cake!
our other breathtaking heritage listed building…the one and only Sugar The day oozed with romance and Amber and Marty shared some very
Wharf. Spectacular views of the Coral Sea, melting sunsets and fresh sea special moments dancing with their baby boy Ike.
air; this venue screams romance. Amber and Marty knew that this was
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