Leone + Vuna with Eveni Pacific - Taumeasina, Samoa

Names: Leone Lei Pinono ( bride ) & Vuna Tavaivuna Lama ( groom)

Where are you from: Sydney, Australia ( BOTH)

Wedding Location: The Beautiful “ Taumeasina Island Resort”

How did you meet?

“ we met on social media ( SNAPCHAT) “ - bride

“ I added her on every single social media I could think of “ - groom

How did he/she propose?

“ beautiful night stroll by the river, when he went down on one knee and asked to take his hand in marriage “ - bride

“ I asked her parents if I could marry their daughter ... once I got the ok , I took her to have a romantic dinner and night stroll by the river & popped the big question” - groom

Describe you wedding look in 3 words:

Simple, Elegant , Beautiful

How did you decide on your Eveni Pacific/Koko Pacific groom/bridal party outfits?

“ I knew Samoa would be hot so wanted the groomsmen to wear traditional clothing , simple but classy look to it “ - bride

“ I had no say, my wife chose what me and my groomsmen wore.... and man did she pick good - groom

What was the most stressful part in planning?

“ the guest list, the guest list constantly changes.... it was the most stressful part of planning” - bride

“giving my pay to my wife every week to pay wedding expenses haha “ - groom

Any top wedding prep advice you could give?

“ BREATHE ! Planning a wedding is time consuming, stressful , take a break from it and just breathe .... on the day , everything falls into place ! Enjoy it ! - bride

“ whatever the wife says, just agree with it “ - groom

Funniest moment on the day was...

“ my mum and father in law trying to take all the attention on the dance floor “ - bride

“my sister in-laws entrance dance” - groom

Bride walked down the aisle to what song:

“ Can’t Help Falling In Love ” by HALEY REINHART

Any tears?

“ definitely an emotional ceremony , tears flowing non-stop “  - bride

“ when I saw her at the altar , my heart skipped many beats that day & tears surely did flow “ - groom

Any last advice or words of wisdom?

“ it’s your wedding , don’t let others decide your decisions for you , invite who you want , wear what you want, dance however you like , most importantly plan out your day , THE WAY YOU WANT IT TO BE - bride & groom

Credits:

Groom wore: Eveni Pacific 

Bride wore: Tariq Ediz

Photographer: Marc Gardener

Venue: Taumeasina Island Resort

Hair & Make Up: Jacqui & Peata's Salon

Flowers: Salote's Florist 

Cake: Caroline Kitchen.