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NOVEMBER 15, 2025 // PERRICOOTA STATION, MOAMA
Both realising on their very first date in 2023 at Lake Weeroona in Bendigo that neither wanted the date to end, Tayla Junor and Todd Broadbent’s love story began.
However, the couple later discovered they had actually met seven years earlier, after a Facebook memory popped up, as they do.
“Todd was dressed as the Australian volleyball mascot (a kangaroo) when the Aussie volleyball team was playing in Bendigo, and I went along with some uni friends to watch and got a photo with the mascot,” Tayla said with a chuckle.
Engaged in 2024 near Whittlesea, Todd’s planned surprise proposal nearly didn’t go ahead after last-minute accommodation issues threatened their getaway.
The moment eventually unfolded at accommodation in a tiny house, where after a day of acting “very suspicious,” Todd got down on one knee and asked Tayla to marry him, with an emotional “yes” following plenty of tears and laughter.
Wedding planning began almost immediately, with the couple tying the knot 12 months later at Perricoota Station in Moama.
Tayla said seeing Todd waiting at the end of the aisle was a moment they will both remember forever.
“We were both just so happy and excited to see each other and finally get married,” she said.
“Entering our reception and getting onto the dance floor, having all of the people we both love in the same place to celebrate with us was definitely one of our highlights.
“We absolutely loved our whole wedding day and didn’t want it to end.”
According to the couple, the speeches from parents, the best man and maid of honour delivered some of the biggest laughs of the day, while a standout moment was being announced as husband and wife.
Todd reportedly carried most of the nerves throughout the day, but Tayla said they were just excited everything they had planned was finally happening and falling into place.
“We would honestly relive our whole day – we were so sad when it was over and just wanted to do it all again,” she said.
“Minus the planning and the money,” she added with a laugh.
“The dance floor was another highlight for us. We honestly didn’t leave it from the moment it started.”
Looking back, Tayla said couples should make sure they spend as much time together as possible on the day.
“Soak it all up – everyone says it goes quick, and it absolutely does.”
Today, the couple are enjoying married life, calling each other husband and wife, while jumping into continued holiday adventures, with Tayla also appreciating never having to plan a wedding again.
“Be organised. Book vendors early – especially the ones that are non-negotiables or really important to you,” she said.
“It’s your day – do what you want, and don’t worry about what others think or might think.”
CONTRIBUTORS
Parents of the bride: Ann-Marie Junor and Peter Junor
Parents of the groom: Jan Broadbent and Rae Broadbent
Bridal party: Lisa Cain – Maid of Honour, Maddie Deane – Bridesmaid, Georgia Bell – Bridesmaid, Todd Rankin – Best Man, Paddy Haythorne – Groomsman and Melissa Zysvelt - Groomsmaid.
Celebrant: Becky Barry (Marry Me Becky B)
Videographer: Love Poets
Florist: Harly from Grace and Flo
Caterer: Perricoota Station, Moama
Cake maker: Bakes By Steph
Hair stylist: Trac Ioriannis Hair & Beauty
Make-up artist: Meg Morgan (Skin Aesthetics, Moama)
Band/DJ/Entertainment: Aiden from Little Wolf Entertainment