Love Ever After

GEMMA ROVERS AND ROBERT MARSDEN

By Kelly Lucas-Carmody

May 29, 2026

STORY: KELLY LUCAS-CARMODY // PHOTOGRAPHY: ALICIA FLEGELTAUB PHOTOGRAPHY

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 // FAMILY FARM, INVERGORDON

What started as a simple night out in Shepparton in 2016 with mutual friends became the beginning of a love story for Gemma Rovers and Robert Marsden.

Marking 10 years together this year, Gemma said Robert’s willingness to embrace any challenge was something she had always admired.

“When he didn’t shy away from horses, farm life and all the crazy things that come with it, I realised he was someone special,” she said.

“He chose to follow me interstate as I pursued my career, and that was one of the many reasons I knew he was the one.”

It was among wombats and the breathtaking scenery of Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, that Rob proposed.

Determined to reach a lookout overlooking a lake, he led Gemma to the perfect spot.

“This is where he got down on one knee and read me a beautiful letter he had written, ending with a proposal,” Gemma said.

“We kept it a surprise from friends and family until we returned home from our holiday.”

Planning their wedding became a true “many hands make light work” effort, and with the support of family and friends, the couple created a rustic, vintage farm-style celebration on their family property.

“On the morning of our wedding, we were almost too exhausted from the set-up to be nervous,” Gemma said.

“As the hours crept by, the nerves certainly increased — it was more the anticipation of what the day would hold. There was so much excitement in the house.”

The couple agreed their first look would be as Gemma walked down the aisle, surrounded by their loved ones.

Gemma said seeing Rob in that moment was overwhelming.

“That look on Rob’s face is a memory I will cherish forever,” she said.

With so many unforgettable moments throughout the day, the couple found it impossible to choose just one favourite.

However, climbing grain silos in a white dress, veil and boots for epic photo and video opportunities was certainly a standout — and a challenge.

“Rob had to carry the train of the dress all the way to the top,” she said.

“But the view when we got there was absolutely perfect.”

The couple chose to write personal vows, describing the experience of declaring their love in front of family and friends as nothing short of magical.

Walking back down the aisle as husband and wife, with confetti filling the air, was another moment they will never forget.

A grounding moment during the day came when they took time that morning to write each other personal messages.

“We read these in the chaos of getting ready, and it really brought everything back to the love that got us to that point,” Gemma said.

With everything falling into place — no rain (perhaps thanks to a superstitious whiskey bottle burial a month prior), delicate styling, warm lights and a clear marquee showcasing the stunning surrounds — it’s safe to say their wedding day was everything they had dreamed of and more.