Dressed in yellow the Leeton community has come together to remember dearly-loved teacher Stephanie Scott.
Photos of Stephanie Scott posted on Facebook by fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley. Source: Facebook
AARON Leeson Woolley didn't have the strength to talk in front of his fiancee's memorial on Saturday but he didn't need to.
His fragile movements were proof enough of the pain Stephanie Scott's death had left him in.
With the support of his mate, Mr Leeson Woolley hobbled forward in the sunshine at a Leeton park to release yellow balloons for his slain partner.
He emitted a tormenting howl before sobbing into his hand on the same day he was meant to watch Ms Scott walk down the aisle towards him at a country wedding in the NSW Riverina region.
Instead he was grieving deeply for Ms Scott, who was allegedly murdered and her body dumped and set alight in remote and lonely bushland.
The 26-year-old's burned remains were found late on Friday afternoon by police officers on trail bikes searching the Cocoparra National Park, north of Griffith.
A source has told AAP police believe Ms Scott was dead before she reached the bushland.
It was five days after the English and drama teacher was last seen at Leeton High School, where the man accused of murdering her worked as a cleaner.
Aaron Leeson-Wolley breaks down as he speaks with police at the memorial for fiance Stephanie Scott at Mountford Park in Leeton. Photo Jeremy Piper Source: News Corp Australia
As friends, family and complete strangers descended on a memorial picnic dressed in yellow on Saturday, her family sought some comfort knowing they had found "Scotty".
"Unfortunately she was taken away from us for a short time but now we have her back and we will restore her dignity," her father Robert Scott vowed.
"That is most important to our family and it will also assist those of us to deal with this tragedy."
Standing with his wife and Ms Scott's mother, Merrilyn, and siblings, Mr Scott spoke with composure as he asked Leeton to hold on to the memory of his "bubbly, bright, fun-loving" daughter.
"Tragedies happen, we can't change that, we can't deal with it any better than we have," he said.
"We do know we had a great girl and we are going to continue to remember her for what she was."
Mr Scott was touched by the reports of residents hanging their wedding dresses on their front doors on Saturday in respect for his daughter.
Among the crowd were students, present and former, including Matt Murphy, who had Ms Scott as a year 11 English teacher.
Kim Scott the sister of murdered Leeton school teacher Stephanie Scott at the memorial at Mountford Park in Leeton. Photo Jeremy Piper Source: News Corp Australia
"She was probably the nicest lady you've ever met," said.
Earlier Stephanie Scott's sister shared a poem on Facxebook that she was meant to read at her wedding.
"We couldn't be happier, it's a dream come true," Kim Scott's poem, released on Saturday, read.
"To watch your sister find happiness and to say I do."
In her poem, Kim recalled how her little sister and Mr Leeson-Woolley met in their hometown of Canowindra growing up.
"They shared car journeys," she wrote.
"Along with dad, Stuie and me.
"There were sparks a-flying, any blind dick could see."
The pair got engaged in Thailand, Kim wrote, as Mr Leeson-Woolley got down on one knee at dinner.
"Stephanie couldn't believe it," the poem states.
"Such a shock, a surprise! The happiest moment, looking into his eyes.
"Of course she said yes, as we're all here today.
"Celebrating this couple on their beautiful wedding day."
Before what would have been a toast to the bride and groom, Kim reflected on their love as the sort that "others seek".
"I'm sure you'd all agree, that their bond is unique."
You can read the beautiful poem in full here.
(LtoR) Best man Ron and Stuart, Robyn,Robert, Merrilyn and Kim Scott, address the locals who came out to support the family. Photo Jeremy Piper Source: News Corp Australia
Merrilyn Scott, the mother of Stephanie Scott, is comforted by friends at the memorial. Photo Jeremy Piper Source: News Corp Australia
Balloons are released at the memorial for Stephanie Scott at Mountford Park in Leeton. Photo Jeremy Piper Source: News Corp Australia
Women are putting out their wedding dresses. In memory of Stephanie Scott on her wedding day #putyourdressout #putoutyourdress #RememberStephanie Source: Supplied
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