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YOLAINE & PAUL’S

RAINFOREST WEDDING

WORDS by Jacqueline Long

iving in Melbourne with her daughter Poppie, Yolaine a hidden ring box arrived at the table. Paul took his cue,
was working as the manager of a popular bakery. dropped to one knee and proposed to Yolaine, with her mum
The last thing she expected was that her love of and their close friends by her side.
Lcooking would lead her to meet her future husband. “It was such a special moment,” Yolaine laughs, but on
We all know that enjoying a croissant and a coffee can be a reflection: “I thought the ring box was a fancy cake!” She
social affair, but when Paul strolled in from the neighbouring confesses that while being a little confused and startled, she
workshop for his caffeine fix that day, it was simply love at had no doubt in returning an unwavering, “Yes!” to the all-
first sight. important question.
Things moved quickly, after all when you know you know, As they celebrated their engagement, they knew their
right? It wasn’t long before they moved in together and wedding simply had to be in Port, and a small and intimate
started their new family life together with their two beautiful affair. Having fallen in love with the tropical destination of
girls, Poppie and Marley, in their Melbourne home. Port Douglas while on holiday with her sister, Yolaine’s family
A few happy years passed and Yolaine had a birthday fast had adopted it as there go to family holiday destination. Each
approaching (the big 40). She found it hard to contain her time they visited they fell in love a little bit more with the
excitement as her mum and some close friends had planned weather, the open spaces and the lifestyle offered by this
to visit, to help her celebrate, from their hometown … a little quaint seaside town.
further afield in Orleans, in France! Their original idea was the beautiful little chapel and Sugar
Whilst enjoying a wonderful dinner out with their family Wharf. However, as the “Frenchies” confirmed they would
and friends, it was time for dessert, and Paul had organised be coming, the couple thought it might be lovely to all stay
something special for Yolaine. With excitement mixed in with together.
a few nerves, a plate of beautiful French cakes containing

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