Homebodii Bride of the Month: Ashley McPherson

Ashley, a Gold Coast native, co-owns a fragrance company, ADITION Parfums, with her sister and best friend, Alexandra. Her diverse interests include Pilates, European summers, and a love for fashion and property development. Ashley's romantic journey with Nick began three years ago, evolving from a decade-long friendship. The wedding planning aimed for classic formality and lively celebration. The ceremony at TSS Chapel and reception at her family's Tallebudgera Valley property reflected their desires. An unexpected surprise nightclub followed the reception. Looking back, Ashley and Nick are grateful for a large guest list and the intimate setting. The reception's transformation, filled with candles and live music, was surreal. The overwhelming love and happiness of the day, spent with Ashley's extensive bridal party, remain cherished memories. Ashley's advice for new brides is to embrace joy and avoid stress, creating relaxed moments with loved ones. Her Homebodi moment, wearing a yet-to-be-released gown, was made special with lace lingerie, and her bridesmaids in matching white Homebodi added to the memorable morning.

A bit about me...


I am a Gold Coast girl and happy to calling this beautiful place home. Together with my sister and best friend, Alexandra, I co-own a fragrance company., ADITION Parfums. My interests span from a passion for Pilates, European summers, and cherishing moments with family and girlfriends. As a self-proclaimed girlie girl I love fashion and property development. My romantic journey with Nick begain on our first date three years ago, after knowing each other for over 10 years and we have been inseperatable ever since.

Our Approach to planning the wedding was...
While planning our wedding we had a desire for a classic formality, with the spirit of a lively celebration—a true party for all. Our ceremony was held in TSS, Chapel where Nick graduated, Followed by the reception at my family’s property in Tallebudgera Valley. Unbeknownst to our guests, a surprise nightclub awaited them after the reception dinner, ensuring everyone had as much fun as we did.

Looking back on the day we are so glad that we...
Reflecting on our special day, we are grateful for the decision to have a large guest list and to host our celebration at my family's Tallebudgera Valley property. The intimate setting created a relaxed atmosphere. We did consider a smaller European wedding but didn’t want to make it hard for loved ones to travel.

The most unexpected part of the day was...
The most unexpected of the day was witnessing the transformation of our reception. The candles and the band during cocktail hour created a magical feel, Knowing all of these people are here for you was quite surreal.

When I look back on the day now I feel...
The overwhelming love and happiness make it a cherished memory. Having an extensive bridal party allowed me to spend the entire day with my closest girlfriends, adding an extra layer of happiness.

A wore of advice to new brides would be...
For future brides, my advice would be to embrace the joy and don't let stress overshadow the experience. Personally greeting every guest during the cocktail hour not only made the evening more relaxed but also allowed me to fully enjoy precious moments with Nick and my bridesmaids.

My Homebodi Moment was special because...
My Homebodi moment was truly special, I wore the Hermione Robe Maxi—a yet-to-be-released gown that made me feel like a genuine princess. The lace lingerie, a personal obsession, added a touch of femininity and prettiness to the moment. Seeing my bridesmaids in matching white Homebodi, wearing Sian Robes with matching slips, was the perfect start to a memorable morning—they looked like angels.