’Twas a fated August Wednesday in 2014. The who’s who of Brisbane gathered at the hottest event in town - the Ekka Races - Oh Hello Tent. 

Horses galloped, bubbles flowed, and just like a Terrace school dance, boys were on one side and girls were on the other.

After recently discovering himself in North and Central America, Lucas sat on a glamorous plastic chair talking to a friend. Across the room, a striking 19-year-old Matilda was battling 12 hours worth of standing in makeshift high-heel straps (aka ribbons - ouch). 

With a Moscato-fueled confidence, Matilda broke the gender divide.

“Can I sit there, my feet are killing me?” “Of course,” Lucas replied.

Their eyes locked briefly before attention turned to Matilda’s bleeding feet. 

Harnessing his inner Hercules, Lucas freed Matilda’s imprisoned toes. He was charmed by her confidence and independence. She was impressed by his strength, ill-fitting suit and half-man bun (pictured below).

After 9.5 years of exploring new places, eating boujee food, enjoying live music and weathering life’s ups and downs - they are getting married and want to celebrate with you!

#tillygetspatched