Maureen Carney was tickled pink when she became a bridesmaid for the first time at the age of 89! Her granddaughter Rochelle wanted to help her tick it off her bucket list.

F R O M T H E B R I D E S M A I D

My family...

I am the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The dream of becoming a bridesmaid...

I've always wanted to be a bridesmaid. One day, my granddaughter Rochelle asked me if I had any regrets or things I wanted to do with my life and I told her the story of how I was asked to be a bridesmaid for my good friend one time, and only one time, but I never got to walk down the aisle as back then churches were separate. You see, my friend was Anglican and I was a Catholic, so I wasn't allowed to be a bridesmaid in the Anglican church.

Rochelle joked (or I thought she joked at the time) that when she got married I could be her bridesmaid. Me? An old bird! Silly!

Bridesmaid duties...

I went to the Hen's Party! We went to the Mantra at Kingscliff and the girls went to the day spa, drank cocktails by the pool, and went our for dinner. I don't drink alcohol, so Rochelle ordered me a mocktail. We also played a game where everyone has to freeze in army poses every time the whistle was blown. Rochelle gave me the whistle...and I guess I was a bit cheeky too.

I also got ready with the girls at the beautiful Frog Hollow Lakehouse. My daughter Helen bought us all embroidered bridesmaid robes. There were five of us, so hair and make up took a while. Rochelle and I just laid in bed and told stories until it was our turn. It was a very relaxing morning.

The big day...

I had the best day! I wish we could do it all over again! It was really a special day for both of us.

Rochelle tells me my youngest son gushed all over the Internet and they couldn't believe how my dress fitted in so well with the other girls' dress colours but made me feel age appropriate and special. Lachlan's (groom) dad, Bill said I was a 'spunk' in his speech. Everyone embraced it and we had the best day.

Memorable moments...

I got to wear the most beautiful dress I have ever owned in my lifetime. I had my hair and make up done professionally. I got to spend time with my granddaughter and play an important role in her special day...but I was really excited about the desert bar! I have a sweet tooth.

The dress...

It was beautiful, it fit in with the girls but gave me my own signature dress. It's the best dress I've ever worn or owned. Thank you White Runway!

Bridesmaid dresses White Runway Wedding dress Hair Alisa Collings from Clipso Rahenna's Floral Design Reception DÉCOR Mojito bar, cake stand, gold table cloths, photo book and signage by the bride Dessert bar Music Bombonniere Mojito jar for cocktails that were provided at DIY station and caravan serving cocktails and selection of fine beers + photo-booth photographs. Groove Elements (Brisbane corporate band) Reid Street Kitchen Hanging Rock Hall underneath Mount Warning Makeup Make up by Lisa Williams Flowers Justina by Enzoani Couture