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Richard and Dean win $2,500 for planning “electric” Rydges Adelaide wedding

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Rebecca Crozier is Brand & Insights Manager at Easy Weddings. She was the former weddings editor, sharing photos and stories of stunning weddings from around the country. Rebecca has worked in the wedding industry since 1999.
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Updated on: February 2, 2024

Adelaide grooms Richard and Dean’s Rydges wedding continued to bring tingles after we drew their name in our Wedding Cash Giveaway.

Richard & Dean Rydges Adelaide wedding, photos by TB Photography & Videography
Richard and Dean from Adelaide, our latest $2,500 Wedding Cash Giveaway winners. Photo: TB Photography

Wedding industry pro Richard, a planner for Mawson Lakes Retreat, knew what would bring high vibes for his wedding to Dean, on 4 November 2023, at Rydges Adelaide.

The couple chose the top-floor restaurant of the panoramic park-view hotel to celebrate their nuptials with a literal bang – fireworks and dry ice marking the couple’s reception entrance, and emotional first dance to Stevie Nicks’ ballad, Moonlight.

Richard’s 18-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter accompanied him down the aisle, another emotional scene. The couple’s wish for the day was to start on a high and end on a high, assisted by an eclectic setlist of Dean’s favourite Fleetwood Mac songs, and Richard’s more modern Beyonce and Lady Gaga party-starters.

A word of advice from Richard to other couples on the other side of their wedding day: “Just be aware that you might crash afterwards,” he said. He’s looking forward to receiving their final wedding video, which will help to relive the day and keep those high vibes going.

Richard’s name was one of 14,000 entries we drew in our latest Wedding Cash Giveaway competition. The duo are heading off on a three-week road trip honeymoon, travelling up Australia’s east to the sunny Gold Coast. Their prize winnings couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.

Photos courtesy of TB Photography.

Richard & Dean Rydges Adelaide wedding, photos by TB Photography & Videography
The couple’s elegant Rydges Adelaide ceremony setup, all ready to welcome guests.
Richard & Dean Rydges Adelaide wedding, photos by TB Photography & Videography
Richard and Dean’s first look ahead of their Rydges Adelaide wedding ceremony.
Richard & Dean Rydges Adelaide wedding, photos by TB Photography & Videography
Wedding party photos in the park, with TB Photography.
Richard & Dean Rydges Adelaide wedding, photos by TB Photography & Videography
“Our day was magic,” describes Richard.
Richard & Dean Rydges Adelaide wedding, photos by TB Photography & Videography
Skyline views from Rydges Adelaide‘s top floor.
Richard & Dean Rydges Adelaide wedding, photos by TB Photography & Videography
Richard and Dean have cause to celebrate again, the latest winners of $2,500 in our Wedding Cash Giveaway competition.

Congrats Richard & Dean! If you missed out on this prize draw, our next competition has started. Book or review Easy Weddings suppliers to enter our Wedding Cash Giveaway – a $2,500 cash boost to your wedding budget could be yours!

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