Over the past five years, they’ve become each other’s biggest supporters and closest confidants. They celebrate each other’s wins, steady one another through challenges, and offer encouragement in the moments that matter most. Their relationship is built on laughter, patience, and the kind of quiet understanding that only comes from truly knowing someone’s heart. Together, they’ve created a home in each other—a place of safety, warmth, and growth.

Maddy fell for Tom’s gentle eyes and generous heart, the way he listens with genuine care, and the softness he carries beneath his humour. And of course, there was the Elvis serenade on their very first date—bold, sweet, and just vulnerable enough to make her smile in a way she hadn’t in a long time. It showed her who he really was: kind, funny, and willing to put himself out there for someone he cared about.

Tom fell for Maddy’s joy—especially her child‑like wonder at Christmas. He loved the way she embraced the season with full spirit: the food, the family, the lights, the traditions. She was carefree, present, and glowing with happiness. And when she kissed him back for the first time, he felt something settle inside him. A certainty. A knowing. It must be love.

Their story hasn’t been without its small, memorable moments of chaos—like the infamous milk incident. A simple mix‑up over who poured out the fresh milk instead of the expired one led to a brief flurry of confusion and tension. But as the saying goes, there’s no use crying over spilled milk. And for these two, it became just another story to laugh about later, a reminder that even the tiniest hiccups can become cherished memories.

It was while celebrating the wedding of a friend that Tom felt something shift. Watching two people commit their lives to one another brought him clarity. He realised just how deeply he loved Maddy—how profoundly she had changed his world, and how much he wanted to build a future with her.

So during their annual December tradition at Sunset Cinema, after watching Love Actually under the warm glow of the night sky, Tom led Maddy on a quiet promenade through the nearby gardens. The air was still, the lights soft, the moment perfect. There, surrounded by the calm of the evening, he proposed with a ring designed just for her: a vintage‑inspired art‑deco piece, delicate and expressive, capturing her personality in every detail.

The night unfolded into a surprise engagement shoot—something Tom had carefully planned, believing he had orchestrated the perfect surprise. And while Maddy may have sensed what was coming, it didn’t make the moment any less beautiful. It was heartfelt, thoughtful, and entirely them.

Wedding Info

Wedding Date: 04 April 2026
Photographers: Adrian Fallace & Courtney Lees
Ceremony: Mercure Canberra, ACT
Photo Locations: Mercure Canberra, ACT
Reception: Mercure Canberra, ACT
Makeup: Infinite Hairstyling
Hair: Infinite Hairstyling
Dress: Angelic Inspirations
Suits: Institchu
Celebrant: Megan Boyd
Cake: Smart Cookies
Venue Coordinator: Caitlin McMorran