{"id":204754,"date":"2016-06-15T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T20:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/sun-and-sand-couple-head-down-under-for-beach-wedding\/"},"modified":"2024-03-14T11:26:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T00:26:07","slug":"sun-and-sand-couple-head-down-under-for-beach-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/sun-and-sand-couple-head-down-under-for-beach-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun and sand: Phil and Rhian head Down Under for beach wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">English boy meets Australian girl in an Aussie bar \u2014\u00a0it\u2019s a familiar story. But the encounter\u00a0between Phil Aslett and Rhian James was more than just a fling!<\/p>\n<p>The couple, both aged 32, met after Rhian had just arrived\u00a0home to Australia from Whistler for a friend\u2019s wedding. She was meant to return to Canada shortly after, but\u00a0a romantic first date and long weekend with Phil\u00a0meant Rhian never went back!<\/p>\n<p>Twelve months on the couple celebrated Phil&#8217;s birthday on a camping trip. &#8220;I\u00a0surprised Phil\u00a0with a birthday <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingCakes\/\">cake<\/a> but was trumped by his\u00a0hugely romantic and very unexpected beach proposal in front of our closest friends \u2013 with a handmade sign lit on fire saying &#8216;Marry Me?'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Reigate, Surrey couple celebrated their special day back in Australia on May 31, 2014 with a beach wedding on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/MarriageCelebrant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ceremony<\/a> at Sunshine Beach Surf Club was followed by a reception at the same location for a chilled\u00a0vibe. \u201cIt was a relaxed and laid-back beach holiday combined with a wedding, connecting friends and family from all round the globe,\u201d describes Rhian.\u00a0&#8220;Our guests had time to get to know each other in the lead up \u2013 high tea, fishing, beach time,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingHair\/\"> beauty<\/a> parlour, group <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingCaterers\/\">meals<\/a> \u2013 maximising party time on the big day!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bride\u2019s advice for a smooth running wedding is to not forget the tiny details. \u201cGroomsmen socks, homemade <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/Bomboniere\/\">favours<\/a>, dress modifications, new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDress\/\">dress<\/a> for our first dance, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingMusic\/\">music <\/a>playlists etc \u2026 they all add up!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charlottelisa.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Charlotte Lisa Wedding Photographer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87880\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_006\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87870 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_001\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87872 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_002\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87876 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_004\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87874 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_003.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_003\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87882\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_007\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87883\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_008.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_008\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Rhian&#8217;s gorgeous\u00a0Maggie Sottero <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/DressDesigners\/\">gown<\/a> had a crystal and beaded bodice with tulle skirt.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87878 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_005.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_005\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87829 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_009.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_009\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87827 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_007.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_007\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87830 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_010.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_010\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87828\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_008.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_008\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87769\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_011\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87774\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_013\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87831 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_011.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87833 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_012.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_012\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87836\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_013.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_013\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Phil&#8217;s family and friends flew to Australia\u00a0to see the couple wed\u00a0beachside.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87786\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_019\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87784\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_018\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87840 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_014.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_SBS_014\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img 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alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_024\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87794\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87796\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_026\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87799\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_028\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We were blessed with beautiful weather,&#8221; says the bride.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87798\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-87801\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_029.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_029\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87810 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_033.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_033\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87807 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_032\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87805\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_031.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_031\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87803\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_030.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_030\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87812 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_034.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_034\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87814 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_035\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87816\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_037\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Close to 100 guests attended the couple&#8217;s gorgeous\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/DestinationWeddings\/\">destination wedding<\/a>\u00a0styled in pastel mint and peach.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-87815\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_036.jpg\" alt=\"Rhian_Phil_Beach-Wedding_036\" 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