Sammy & Holly's Wedding Day
Sammy & Holly's Wedding Day
5 min read
There’s something magical about waking up on the morning of your wedding day. For Sammy and Holly, it was a blend of nerves, excitement, and calm anticipation as they prepared to start the next chapter of their love story. Together, they began the day by sharing an intimate moment, flipping through an album of heartfelt photos and messages crafted by Holly’s Maid of Honour — a gesture that set the tone for a day full of love and connection.
The couple’s wedding was a breathtaking affair in Bali, a place close to their hearts and steeped in significance. From the moment Sammy saw Holly walk down the aisle, radiant and accompanied by her mum and son Lukas, to the heartfelt vows and moving speeches, the day was filled with emotion, joy, and unforgettable moments.
Creating Holly's engagement ring and wedding bands, along with Sammy's one-of-a-kind signet ring featuring a green emerald-cut stone in a yellow gold setting accented by brilliant round diamonds, was an absolute joy. Over the months we spent with Holly and Sammy, it became clear just how perfect they are for one another. Being a small part of their beautiful love story was truly an honour.
Stay tuned as we take you behind the scenes of Sammy and Holly’s dream wedding in paradise, from the unique details of their Bali celebration to the sentimental story behind their rings and the cherished memories that made their big day truly one of a kind.
The Big Day
How did you feel waking up on the morning of your wedding?
"Nervous but really excited!" — Sammy
"Super calm and excited!" — Holly
What was the first thing you did on your wedding day?
"We both woke up and opened an album in bed together full of photos and messages from everyone that Holly’s Maid of Honour made for us".
What was the most emotional moment of the day for each of you?
"Seeing Holly for the first time in her dress & Lukas’s speech" — Sammy
"Hearing Sammy's vows and all of the speeches from our family and friends" — Holly
Was there a moment that took your breath away?
"Seeing Holly walk down the aisle with her Mum & Lukas" — Sammy
"When I was watching from afar and saw our venue & guests then the boys entering the altar" — Holly
An Overseas Wedding
How did you choose your Bali venue?"I had an amazing wedding planner who was experienced and we told her all of the things we wanted in a venue and she gave us options. We wanted it to be in Uluwatu as that is our favourite place in Bali & where Sammy proposed 15 months prior. We also wanted views of the water but not on sand. Wonderland was the perfect fit for us."
Did any vendor exceed your expectations? How did they make your day special?
"BVL weddings went above and beyond for us all day. We each had an assistant on the day who was by our side, fixing my dress, filling up our drinks and just being there for anything we needed so we didn’t need to leave the moment. The whole team made us feel like celebrities on the day it was incredible."
Is there any advice you would give other couples when planning a Bali wedding?
"Make sure you have an incredible wedding planner, the balinese are amazing and go above and beyond."
The Dress
Tell us about the moment you found the dress. How did you know it was the one?
"When I went shopping for my wedding dress I envisioned myself in a lace dress from day dot. I tried on the dress I chose first and thought wow I love this but it isn’t lace so I better not love it too much I will regret not getting lace as that was my vision. I tried on lace dresses but I wasn’t sold. I went home. It took me a month of looking back over the photos trying to decide. One day it just popped into my head that the dress I chose was the one. I went back to the dress shop tried it on again and fell more in love and purchased it that day."
What was your partner’s reaction when they saw you in your dress for the first time?
"He was surprised but loved it. He was imagining me in lace as I had said that in the past."
The Rings
Can you share the story behind your engagement ring and wedding bands?
"Sammy chose my engagement ring on his own with a little help from my best friends. I had told him in the past what I liked, which was a simple solitaire so it wasn’t too hard for him. I couldn’t decide between a diamond band or a plain cigar band so I decided to just get both! I was having a small wedding in Australia for our registry and a large wedding in Bali so that was an excuse to get 2!
Sammy took a while to decide on what he wanted as he didn’t want a basic gold band. After many visits with Morgan and Laura we together designed a beautiful signet style ring using diamonds out of his grandmothers ring and added a Emerald stone. Emerald is my birth stone so it all fit really well together."
Memorable Moments
What was the most memorable moment of your wedding day?"Sitting at the bridal table with our bridesmaids & groomsmen listening to all the beautiful speeches. After our speeches we went into a Mother/Son dance. Sammy danced with his Mum and I danced with my son, Lukas."
Did anything unexpected happen that made the day even more memorable?
"We somehow nailed our first dance together looking like we had practised but we hadn’t"
Looking Back
Now that the wedding is over, what’s the one thing you would do all over again?
"The whole thing!"
Is there anything you would change if you could do it over?
"Nope! It was perfect!"
What advice would you give to couples planning their own wedding?
"Have a wedding planner, let them do the stressing so that you can enjoy every moment."
The Honeymoon
Where did you go for your honeymoon?
"Europe"
How did it feel to finally relax and reflect on your wedding day?
"The 5 days after our wedding we stayed in a huge villa with 20 of our friends and it was the best feeling in the world. Relaxing/celebrating with our friends."
The Future
How does it feel to be married? Has anything changed in your relationship?
"It does feel different in a good way, can’t explain the feeling but there is a whole other level of love unlocked."
It Was an Honour
We were honoured to create Holly and Sammy’s stunning rings, including a unique signet ring for Sammy and timeless designs for Holly. Getting to know them and witnessing their love story was such a joy. We’re over the moon for this wonderful couple and wish them a lifetime of happiness together!
With Love,
Laura & Morgan
