PERIOD CHARM ‘I wanted our
wedding to be fun and whimsical
while Stuart wanted a touch of
formality to the occasion.
We were going for an
old Hollywood feel,’
says Mandy of the
couple’s black tie
celebration. The
bride wore a frothy
Vera Wang ball
gown with a V-neck
bodice and full skirt.
‘I particularly love Vera
Wang’s signature skirt of
organza. My sister likened it to a
wispy cloud that swirled around me
as I walked,’ says Mandy.Source props from
your family or friends
— an antique mirror is a
great backdrop to
display a reception
seating plan.Mandy Huynh & Stuart Kinkade
2 MARCH, 2013
MARY IMMACULATE, WAVERLEY & THE AUSTRALIAN CLUB, SYDNEY, NSW
PHOTOGRAPHY: LINDA TRUONGWhile out on the water, avid fisherman Stuart, 30, surprised Mandy, 28, with a rather creative proposal. ‘We threw
our lines in and little did I know, Stuart had tied a fake ring to the end of mine. After a while, he casually asked me
to reel in my line and, much to my amazement, I didn’t pull in a fish but a diamond ring!’ recalls the bride.84 | bridetobe.com.auYOUR DAY