Flying high and blind: Vintage wedding follows air balloon proposal

They say love is blind and perhaps that is why Ebony Preece and Reuben Steadman hit it off on their blind date.

“It all started with a blind date…and neither of us looked back,” smiles Ebony, 30. And what followed was the kind of marriage proposal that makes hearts soar! “Reuben [31] took me on a gorgeous hot air balloon ride over the Murray in the Riverland where I grew up,” says Ebony. “He proposed mid-flight and then followed up with a romantic breakfast.”

The pair planned for rain at the vintage wedding on August 31, 2013 in South Australia, but instead were greeted by a sunny, warm day. “Led by seven little flower girls and four stunning bridesmaids, we married at Carrick Hill under the gorgeous trees with a chandelier falling in the middle,” describes Ebony. Their 120 guests were treated to a high tea after the formalities.

An intimate reception with immediate family and the bridal party followed at the Stirling Hotel. “Every detail told the story of who we are as a couple and completely reflected our style,” says Ebony.

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Reuben proposed with a dress ring and then took Ebony shopping to make her own choice.

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Reuben says Ebony is passionate and driven. She says her groom is relaxed and patient.

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The bride - a photographer - set up her own photo booth.

Photos courtesy of Pure Mint Photography


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