Amanda & Jessy McKinnon

When did you get married?

17 October 2020

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Wedding

How did you get engaged?

It was a Saturday. I was at home really sick with the flu. I was laying on the lounge, and Jessy came out and asked if I needed anything, and then got down on one knee! Even though I was really sick, it was perfect and was totally surprised! 

Where was your ceremony?

Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Wedding

Where was your wedding reception?

Canberra room, Hyatt Hotel

Where did you buy your rings?

Michael Hill 

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Wedding

Where is your wedding dress from?

Essence of Australia Gown – purchased at Belles and Beaux Bridal Newcastle

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Wedding

And shoes?

Kate Whitcomb

Who was your hairdresser?

Infinite Hairstyling

Who did your makeup?

Dahn Doan Makeup

Where are the groom’s suit and accessories from?

YD Australia

Did you have music?

Complete Entertainment

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Wedding

Who did your food styling?

Hyatt Hotel

Who styled your wedding?

Show Pony Events

Where were your florals from?

Cooma Flower Pantry and Jamieson Flowers.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Wedding

Who was your photographer?

Margan Photography

Where was your cake from?

Canberra Cake Boutique

Hyatt Hotel Canberra Hotel

Did you have any extra special bits organised for the big day?

My biological father passed away in 2018. And our eldest sister passed away in July 2020. My mother organised the most beautiful locket with both of their photos for my bouquet. My Mum’s wonderful friend who is a cake maker, baked us these beautiful cookies as a surprise for the day. And Hyatt and the wonderful Chloe gave us a room upgrade to a suite for a few nights and made me feel absolutely spoiled!

What were your most memorable moments?

The whole day was absolutely perfect from start to finish! Even with the rain! (Which managed to hold off for our photos outside).  But the moment I saw my future husband’s face while he was waiting for me at the end of the aisle was the best!