Naomi Korolew
So today we’re at the Old Church in Red Hill to marry Bec and Leigh and they have an interesting and a sad story.

I first met them four years ago, when we first started doing pop up weddings at one of our very first venues down in Portsea. Beck was all over the idea of a pop up wedding and so became, but they had a really big family. So he decided that he wants sign up and had a big wedding.

So we parted ways, so I thought, that they kept a pretty close eye on social media over the years, unbeknownst to us.

Sadly, last year, Leigh was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Now, by that time, Bec had apparently talked to him around to the idea of a pop up wedding and he was sold on the idea.

Tragically, just a few weeks ago, his condition was diagnosed as being palliative. So Bec reached out after all those years and to chin up our Boho Picnic Elopement online, and wanted to know if we could help her in less than two short weeks, we’ve pulled our entire collective together and we’ve managed to make today happen.

Everybody in the whole process has been incredibly helpful to make sure that today can be really, really special for Leigh and Bec.

We are all set up and ready to go and they should be arriving shortly.

Bec

Today has been amazing. It’s been some time he’s done a brilliant job setting everything up for us. And it was so easy. We didn’t have to really worry about too much at all. Naomi would ring if we ever need anything and she was great to talk with. She took care of of everything. It’s so amazing. Yeah, all the fairy lights and the little teepee. It’s just so cute.

Leigh

The whole location it’s really good.

Bec

Yeah. It’s such a such a stunning spot with the big glass window in a view. And she’s just done an amazing job making it look…

Leigh

…perfect.

Bec

Yeah. That’s been kind of nice.

Leigh

Yes.

Bec

Just the two of us. I mean, obviously, we have three kids so we don’t get much time away anymore. So it’s been quite nice having it just…

Leigh

…simple.

Bec

Yeah. But still amazing.

Naomi Korolew

Leigh and Bec, today we celebrate you, your relationship and your marriage. What matters most here today is the commitment that you’re choosing to make to each other in your hearts and in your minds today, tomorrow, and all the days after that.

Bec
Leigh, so today we are getting married, finally. I have loved you for most of my life. We both know you and I were meant to be. Even though we went our separate ways. Sometimes, life always had a way of bringing us back together. You drive me crazy sometimes, but you always made sure that I knew how much I was and I’m loved even when I didn’t believe you. And for that I thank you.

Leigh
Bec, I, Leigh Stock take you to be my wife for eternity. Today you make my life complete. I know I give you the shit sometimes, but I love you with all my heart.

Naomi Korolew
Marriage according to Law in Australia is the union of two people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life. So if you are now ready to be joined in marriage, please join hands.

Leigh
I call upon the persons here present to witness I, Leigh George Stock take you Rebecca J. Payne to be my lawful wedded wife.

Bec
I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, Rebecca Jade Payne take you Leigh George Stock to be my lawful wedded husband.

Leigh
This last year and the beat have been so hard, I wouldn’t have got through it without you.

Naomi Korolew
Leigh and Beck, you’ve made your public and binding commitment to love and honor each other for all the days of your lives. And now with the power vested in me by the Commonwealth of Australia. It’s my pleasure to pronounce you to be husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.

Bec
I’m glad we have three boys that are just like you in so many ways. Every day. I look at them and they remind me of you. I love watching you play and laugh together.

Leigh
I wish we could grow old together. I was so looking forward to traveling after the boys have grown. You mean everything to me. I believe we are soulmates. Always meant to be. Bec, I love you with all my heart forever.

Bec
I have always promised you that I will be by your side. No matter what comes our way. Today, I make that promise officially. And I mean every word. I can’t wait to be your wife. And there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than being with you. You are my best friend, my soulmate and I will love you forever and always. All my love.