A perfect 28C February day, a mild breeze, her dad’s favourite flowers and a shady place by the Barwon River – Susan’s and Stewart’s day couldn’t have been more perfect.
Words: Emily Iannello
Pictures: Louisa Jones Photography
HOW THEY MET
Grovdale’s Susan Threlfall and Stewart Gill knew after their first date that they were perfect for each other.
“We actually met online and then we went on a date – we just went for dinner at the pub.
“I knew straight away, we didn’t muck around,” Suzie laughs.
THE PROPOSAL
Late last year Suzie’s dad was diagnosed with cancer. Stewart and Suzie had lived together for five years and always knew they would marry but were just waiting for the right time.
“We were at my parents’ house and out of the blue he got down on one knee and asked me,” Suzie remembers.
“I was thinking. ‘He hasn’t even asked my father’, but turns out he already had. Everyone was in on it except me.
“Even with everything going on with mum and dad, we still pulled out a bottle of bubbly and celebrated.
“It was a very emotional and special time. I couldn’t imagine it any differently.
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