#SHESAIDYES: TAYLA & FELICIA

Tayla and Felicia’s love story began on the soccer field and grew into something so much more. Both drawn to Cassandra Mamone’s unique designs, they chose rings that felt perfectly their own — Tayla’s bold Luna band and Felicia’s elegant Marquise Perlina ring. With two romantic proposals, their journey is as meaningful as the pieces they now wear.

HOW DID YOU BOTH MEET?

We met as teammates playing for the same soccer club. We were great friends for three years before our friendship naturally evolved into something more. We've now been together for three wonderful years. 

WHAT DREW YOU TO CASSANDRA MAMONE FOR THE DESIGN OF YOUR ENGAGEMENT PIECE?

Tayla was always captivated by a Cassandra Mamone piece her friend owned and couldn't help but admire it every time she saw it. Felicia, a lifelong lover of rose gold, had also admired Cassandra Mamone's unique designs. When it came time to choose our rings, it felt like fate that we both wanted them to come from the same designer. 

SHARE WITH US YOUR ENGAGEMENT STORY. 

The number 24 holds special meaning in our relationship with everything significant happening on the 24th. Felicia asked Tayla to start dating on the 24th, said "I love you" for the first time on the 24th, our land settlement was finalised on the 24th, and even our council approval came through on the 24th. So, when it came to proposing, Tayla knew it had to be on the 24th. 

When Felicia first asked Tayla to be her girlfriend, it was in a beautifully set and empty house mid-move, with candles, rose petals, blankets on the floor, and red balloons down the hallway. Tayla wanted to recreate that exact moment - only this time, in their brand-new empty home, just weeks before moving in. 

What Tayla didn't know was that Felicia had been planning to propose in exactly the same way when they moved in. But since Tayla beat her to it, Felicia had to quickly rethink her plan as she didn't want Tayla waiting too long for her ring. 

Three days later, we flew to Bali to celebrate Tayla's 30th birthday. The very next day, Felicia surprised Tayla with a candlelit, rose-petal dinner, serenaded by a violinist playing all of 'their' songs - the same songs that played during Tayla's proposal to Felicia. It was the perfect week, full of love and lots of celebration. 

TELL US ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS OF YOUR RING, WHAT THE PROCESS WAS LIKE FOR YOU, AND WHAT YOUR FAVOURITE ASPECTS OF THE PIECE ARE. 

Tayla wanted something a little bolder than a traditional engagement ring as she's never considered herself overly girly, and she preferred a smaller grouping of diamonds over a large solitaire. She also loves texture, so the Luna band, with its mix of polished and brushed rose gold, was exactly what she was looking for. 

Felicia found the process incredibly smooth and enjoyable, thanks to the wonderful team at Cassandra Mamone. They provided thoughtful ideas and guidance every step of the way. 

Felicia's ring features a marquise-shaped diamond and a twisted Perlina band, which feels perfectly 'her'. Though she never thought of herself as the girly type either, Felicia now can't stop staring at her ring. 

DO YOU HAVE ANY WEDDING PLANS YET?

We're definitely planning a relaxed, backyard-style elopement surrounded by our closest friends and family. Think Greek dancing, Italian music, food trucks, our favourite ice-cream, and a midnight cheese toastie station - all, of course, on the 24th. 

TESTIMONIALS?

The entire Cassandra Mamone team made us feel like we were part of the family from the very first visit. They genuinely cared about bringing our visions to life and made the design process feel effortless and exciting. We felt supported, heard, and inspired throughout, and their passion for their craft really shines through in our rings. We couldn't have imagined trusting anyone else with such a special part of our story. 

Photography: @lifesketchweddings

A huge congratulations to Tayla and Felicia on your engagement! We’re so honoured to be part of your love story and can’t wait to see the next chapter unfold.