Shane's fabulous grooms people
Maid of Honour | Josie Sharpe
Shane was a godsend for me. I spent most of my first year at Burnside high, 2000 students, alone. I just didn’t fit in. Eventually I found my people but meeting Shane still perplexes me. I saw him at the canteen one day, I was mesmerised, honestly his aura or something had caught my eye. Not long after, we met through friends, I knew straight away I had found another of my tribe. My tribe is small, quality not quantity but I could be myself with Shane from day dot. Funny, smart, reliable, I just loved him and am so grateful to have him in my life. Any friend of Shane’s has got to be awesome, he doesn’t suffer fools (or not for long as he is also polite). I knew Damo was the one before I met him through Shane’s Facebook posts. Always fairly private, these posts have been signals of celebration and total joy, Shane had found his man and Damo had discovered our rare gem. So glad I finally got to meet Damo. You two are such a love story and have had so many adventures already, I can’t wait to celebrate your union. Mwah 😘
Grooms Person | Kirsten Banks
I barely remember a time when Shane hasn’t been in my life. We clicked from our very first meeting through a mutual friend back in the 80’s. Living in different cities (can we call Invers a city???) with no mobiles or email (hard to believe we’re that old!!) we fast became penpals sharing every detail of our dramatic teen years on a weekly basis. Getting the next instalment of life in the big city was the highlight of my week.
Our friendship has now spanned many decades and countries - we’ve shared so so many laughs and amazing times (Mark didn’t even consider you not being there when he proposed). I know, no matter where in the world we are, you will always be there for me and I for you.
In all those years I’ve never seen you happier than when you’re with Damo - it makes my heart burst. It is an absolute honour to be one of your special groomies - the countdown is on for THE event of 2024.
Grooms Person | Vicki Please
"I have known Shane since 1998 when we were both just 23 years young. Neither of us believed we would ever be as old as 30 and now, here we are, almost 50, with Shane finally settling down and tying the knot! Jeez, you took your time didn’t you!
We both met in London whilst working for a crazy recruitment company. We just hit it off right away, sharing the same sarcastic sense of humour and mischievous demeanour.
Our friendship has taken us across continents where we have had amazing holidays together in South Africa, the US, Iceland, New Zealand and now here in Australia. It’s crazy to think we have both ended up living in the same country on the other side of the world from where we first met all those years ago!
I have so many happy and hilarious memories with you hubby and I’m so honoured that you have chosen me as one of your ‘groomies’ for your special day. Can’t wait to celebrate with you and Damien as you both get to say, “I do”! Love you. Wifey xx”
Grooms Person | Darnell Dixon
Let me take you back to the day I first met this charming man.
Picture this: He walked into the office like he was walking into a bar, with Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" playing in the background. And let me tell you, he had the swagger to match. Little did I know my new bestie had just arrived in my life.
You see, folks, our friendship extended far beyond office hours. We had a special bond that could only be strengthened over a couple of drinks. Okay, fine, sometimes during work hours too, but let's keep that between us, shall we?
But let me tell you about the pranks! Oh boy, our work pranks were absolutely extraordinary. We were like a dynamic duo, always looking for ways to keep the office on its toes. Amidst all the laughter and chaos, something magical happened.
You see, from the moment we started working together, this incredible man had my heart. Maybe it was his infectious smile or his ability to always lighten the mood. Whatever it was, I couldn't help but adore him.
The man who walked into the office like he was walking into a bar, but ended up walking straight into my heart.
Grooms Person | Tina Kalinski
I’m Tina Kalinski, Damo’s sister (in law). Soon to be Shane’s 💕My most memorable moment with Shane was having him as my special person on my wedding day. He held my hand and supported me through the nerves. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m honoured to be there with you as you marry the man of your dreams. So many happy memories we have shared together, too many to count. Bring on Shadam’s very special day. I love you my train driver ❤️❤️❤️
Damian's Fabulous Grooms People
Best Man | Marty Kalinski
Hi 👋 my name is Marty and I'm Damo's brother of 33 years, not because I wanted to be but because I had to be as there was no other option 😂 Thats just a joke Damo, I couldn't have asked for a better brother that's why as of recent, Damo was the best man at the Martini wedding here in the NT and what a great job he did. Going back to the start we didn't always get a long intact I though my older brother was a very mean older brother but even this being said when it came to school or outside of home he would have my back and then make me pay for it at home with one of his silly pranks or jokes on me, but the brotherly banter got a lot easier to handle and give back once I got in to my teens and then in the later teens to early 20s we started hanging out as friends on going in fun shenanigans together.
We have shared so many memories together but I would have to say my fondest one is damo being the best man at Tina and my wedding 💒 going back to 2012 when damo got me a job at ATA working a long side him in tours, our one and only tour we had together... before damo ran away literally a week after I got there, the tour we had together was to this day one of the funnest tours I have done ✅
Once I met Shane and I could see how happy they both made each other I knew that Shane was his forever man.
Wishing you two all the best for your wedding and beyond.... ❤️❤️❤️
Grooms Person | Marian Barics
An animal lover who cant walk past any animal without asking for a pat haha we love to go away with the caravan when we can but also love staying at home and playing games with Ads girls Indi and Yasi.
I love to cook, cooking is my love language and enjoy having friends and family around us.
One of my fondest memories of Damo is when we meet in Hawaii and i met Shane for the first time, even though it was a short catch up we made the most of it, and even then 5 yrs ago i knew Damo and Shane would be together forever. Wishing you both all the happiness the world has to offer.
Grooms Person | Melissa Lawson
"The story of Francois and Ralph" - Once upon a time a 21 year old girl from the city stumbled into the one and only nightclub in a small town called Gympie. There she met a fellow who was way too cool for that small town and its sticky floored night club. After weeks of adventures, which included horse tranquilisers (maybe leave that bit out lol) swimming fully clothed in the Redcliffe lagoon among children at ten in the morning and many a loungeroom dance party, the newly dubbed and inseperable duo 'Ralph and Fracois' set off to Hamilton Island with a tank fuel and not much else... The rest is history... Despite a few hiccups in the Francois and Ralph relationship (sorry Francois) the two have formed a friendship that survives years between hugs and picks up right where it left off. Francois and Ralph will be 21 at heart forever ❤️ the hangovers unfortunately have aged accordingly
Grooms Person | Geoff Elvy
Damian and I have been best mates for a number of years now. We first meet on line and I picked him up to go to a nudie beach and discovered that we both worked for air NZ. We became best of mates. We did almost everything together. We went on holidays and camping together. Grease was one of my best holidays with Damio.
Then he left with Shane I was so annoyed that I lost my best friend. Fast forward a few years and Shane and Damo said move to Darwin. So I bloody did. Pack up and moved to Darwin. Damo is once again my best friend. Love him and Shane heaps.
XXXXX
FOR EVER
Grooms Person | Mandy Denton
Hi, I'm Mandy, affectionately known to these two beautiful humans as B3!
I met Damian and Shane on 29 February 2020 through mutual friends and we have been inseparable ever since. We have had loads of fun times together, and they have helped me through some very dark times too. I consider these boys as my family.
I can't wait to be a part of this journey with them, solidifying their love for one another with the exchange of vows and rings.