Dora & Tim say ‘Cowabunga!’, and ‘I do’, at vintage wedding

Wedding: 15/08/2014

Posted by Lucy | 7 January, 2015

ā€œTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Heroes in a half shell.”

It’s a rare bride’s (or is that the groom’s?) dream;Ā a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-themed wedding. Lucky for bride Dora Austen, her vintage styling matched Timothy Smith’s vision perfectly. ā€œTim [28] is a huge TMNT fan and my feminine styling worked together to make a very unique/hilarious/unforgettable wedding,ā€ laughs Dora, 25.

But if you think the theme was the only quirk at this vintage wedding on August 15, 2014, hold on tight! The pair were married by a former punk-record store owner, their cake was made entirely from cheese and the best man hijacked a golf buggy mid photo shoot.

Just your typical autumn wedding at Mount Tambourine, Queensland.

Their photographer, Billeta Wood, had nothing but praise for the comic-inspired wedding day. ā€œI can honestly say I don’t think I have ever laughed so hard at a wedding in my life,ā€ says Billeta. ā€œI was more than a little surprised when the bridal party appeared from their cottage in football jerseys and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle masks. Eight-year-old me was very excited.ā€

Billeta wished the Coffs harbour couple all the best, thanking them for a wonderfully fun day. ā€œCongratulations Dora & Tim…or should I say, ‘Cowabunga!’ā€

Photos courtesy ofĀ Billeta Wood.

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“We opted for a retro mid-length dress to suit each bridesmaid’s skin tone and compliment their shape,” describes Dora.

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Cedar Creek EstateĀ & Winery was the location for the ceremony, photo shoot and reception.

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“We planned our Mount Tamborine wedding over Skype while Tim (a soldier) was serving in a combat role overseas,” says Dora.

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