{"id":193271,"date":"2016-04-20T21:00:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/melburnians-amanda-and-chris-go-wild-at-montsalvat-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-05-17T15:49:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T05:49:01","slug":"melburnians-amanda-and-chris-go-wild-at-montsalvat-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/melburnians-amanda-and-chris-go-wild-at-montsalvat-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Melburnians Amanda and Chris go wild at Montsalvat wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">There was a definite &#8216;big cat&#8217; theme at the Montsalvat wedding of Amanda Buttress and Christopher Schwinghamer.<\/p>\n<p>First off, Chris proposed to veterinary nurse Amanda at the <a title=\"Werribee Open Range Zoo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/WerribeeOpenRangeZoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Werribee Zoo<\/a> where he&#8217;d arranged with the zookeeper for an African wildcat to deliver the ring on her collar! Then at the big day on March 4, 2016, the couple made a grand entrance into the reception to the song <em>Eye of the Tiger<\/em>. &#8220;There were even sugar replicas of our cats Pinot and Minou on the bridal table,&#8221; smiles Amanda. &#8220;We love animals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Melbourne pair, aged 33 and 29 respectively, married a few days before their eight-year anniversary in the presence of 90 guests. Their ceremony at the historic\u00a0<a title=\"Monsalvat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/Montsalvat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montsalvat<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Eltham was followed by an elegant waterside reception at <a title=\"Leonda by the Yarra\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/LeondaByTheYarra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonda by the Yarra<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Fiona Garrivan Marriage Celebrant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/MarriageCelebrant\/Melbourne\/FionaGarrivanAuthorisedMarriageCelebrant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiona Garrivan<\/a> married the lovebirds, the bride commenting she was &#8220;immediately struck by how approachable and easy to talk to she was. She gave us the most beautiful ceremony.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>There were many highlights at the reception including the first-dance to <em>Shut Up and Dance<\/em>, heartfelt speeches and the photo booth from <a title=\"Say Monkey Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/PhotoBooth\/Melbourne\/SayMonkeyGroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Say Monkey Group<\/a>. \u201cIt was full for most of the night,\u201d smiles Amanda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the end of the night, guests gathered in the courtyard with sparklers and farewelled us as we\u00a0departed by boat down The Yarra.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Lost in Love Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lostinlovephotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Lost in Love Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104124 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_021\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104090 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_020-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_020\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104088 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_019-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_019\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104104 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_002\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104103 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_001\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104129 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Groom Chris was dressed in a smart navy tux by Calibre, and his groomsmen in matching attire from\u00a0<a title=\"Roger David\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/FormalWear\/Canberra\/RogerDavid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roger David<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104131 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_026\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104132 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104135 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_028\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-104136 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_029-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_029\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The <a title=\"Montsalvat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/Montsalvat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montsalvat<\/a> windows were a distinctive photo\u00a0backdrop for bride\u00a0Amanda in her\u00a0classic strapless gown from <a title=\"Be A Star Bridal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingDress\/Canberra\/BeaStarBridalandAlterations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be A Star Bridal<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-104171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_005-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_005\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104108 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_006\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104092 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_022\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104093 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_023-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_023\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104140 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_032\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-104109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_007-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_007\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-104110 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_008-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_008\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Music by <a title=\"Mercury DJ Hire\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingMusic\/Melbourne\/MercuryDJHire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercury DJ Hire<\/a> was &#8220;amazing&#8221; according to the bride &#8211; &#8220;complimented by both young and old which is an incredible feat,&#8221; she says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104181 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\">\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104097 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_027-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_027\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104146 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_035\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104112 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_010.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_010\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104113 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104115 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_013-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_013\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_009.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_009\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-104116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_014-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_014\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104144 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_034.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_034\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104119 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_017.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_017\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_018\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The delicious menu by <a title=\"Leonda by the Yarra\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/LeondaByTheYarra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leonda on the Yarra<\/a> was a highlight for the couple. &#8220;Incredible!&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104195 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_016-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_016\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104166 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_003-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_003\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104098 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_028-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_028\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104106 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_004-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_004\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104099 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_029-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_029\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104190 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_014-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_SBS_014\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_040.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_040\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104121 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_019\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104154 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_041.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_041\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104159 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_044.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_044\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104157 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_043.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_043\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-104161 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_045.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda_Chris_Montsalvat-Wedding_045\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The newlyweds left their Yarra River reception by boat to the sounds of\u00a0<em>Somewhere Over the 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