KISS · Wedding journal

Christie and Gavin’s Kangaroo Island elopement

Christie and Gavin chose a simple ceremony at Wild Side Ocean Retreat, with Deb as their celebrant and Glenn behind the camera.

A ceremony that sounded like them

The couple wanted the ceremony to focus on the words that mattered to them. Deb helped shape it around their plans and a reading Christie had chosen.

“Christie and Gavin’s ceremony was very simple as they didn’t want unnecessary fluff that didn’t mean anything to them.”

— Deb, their celebrant

A reading with personal meaning

Christie chose a reading adapted from “A Reminder for the One I Love” by Rachyl Taylor. Its message was about the meaning behind the everyday words “I love you”.

Talk with your celebrant about readings that matter to you and any permission needed for using or adapting them.

Photographs around the coast

Glenn focused on the moments Christie and Gavin shared: glances, laughter and time together beside the ocean. The gallery tells the story of their ceremony and the island setting.

Wild Side Ocean Retreat

The property overlooks Mouth Flat Beach and the entrance to Willson River on Kangaroo Island. This story records the couple’s earlier wedding; check current facilities, access and booking conditions for your own plans.

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