Jo & Stan

This is Tuka.
He watched his humans walk down the aisle and marry each other.
He was a very big part of the wedding!
And not just because of his size - all 72kg of him!
He watched dutifully as Jo walked down the aisle to Stan.
He was the ring bearer.
He was giver of much slobber & slime.
He is Tuka.
Give me all the doggos at all the weddings please!!
Any shape, any size - I'm a big fan.
With a Newfoundland at home, I'm not much fazed by any dog!!

Jo & Stan had an A-team of vendors on board who all 100% ‘brought it’ to the game.

Ceremony Venue: @glasshausdesign

Celebrant: @natsproal.melbournecelebrant
Vid: @directorsedge
Florals (ZOMGGGG) @northst
Dress: @raffaeleciucabridal
Suit: @peterjacksonau
After party: @strayneighbour
DJ: @obliveusdj (get him on your wed team!)

Bek & Will

An amazing wedding starting at Glasshaus Inside, and followed by a kick arse ceremony at The Kilburn.

What a bunch of legends this lot are! I had such an awesome day with Bec & Will. Not only did they have amazing friends and family by their side, but they had chosen some of the best vendors there are.
And I've said it once, I'll say it again, you can totally tell how awesome a couple are going to be by the people they have around them and the people they choose to have help them make their dream day become a reality!

So I couldn't have been happier working at Glasshaus Outside (albeit for the first time - Glasshaus Inside is a firm favourite) and having the ever so lovely Charis at the helm. And to top it all off I got to work with ma boys, videographer extraordinaires and all time legendary humans, Jack and Jackson off of @oneheart_studios.

All of that, combined with Bec & Will and their 'core' group - it just doesn't get much better.

Celebrant: @melbournecelebrant_chariswhite

Videographer: @oneheart_studios

Ceremony venue: @glasshausdesign

Reception venue & cocktails: @thekilburn

DJ: @melbentco

Flowers: @glasshausdesign

Catering: @biggiesmallskbabs

Dress: @bluebellbridal_
Suits: @institchu

Bridesmaids: @becandbridge

Will’s hair: @theclubbarberingrichmond

Bek’s hair: @hairbynataliejaye

MUA: @suzyselamakeup

Cars: @alwaysclassiccars

Balloon installation: @poppiesforgrace

Stella & Bill

Such a beautiful wedding at Butterland with flowers by Katie Marx, a Viktoria Novak crown and these two gorgeous souls.

ALL THE THINGS

My heart is full.
These guys.

I got to spend a cold summer’s day with these bloody legends on one of the best days EVER.
It had ALL the things... the people, the food, the venue, the attire, the laughs, the tears, the drinks, the music, the vibes and SO MUCH LOVE.

Despite the near arctic weather conditions (for which I had to stop and buy a jumper enroute as I was completely under-prepared for 7.5C temps in Summer - whodathunkit) these two delightful humans, braved the elements with me, and we made some magic together. I just hope they can now see that their 6 million apologies 'for being so awkward and shit at it'.. were unwarranted and that in fact they nailed it.... sooooo many more magical moments to come.

It was a very good day.

Celebrant: @meganthompsoncelebrant Venue: @butterland_
Dress: @zimmermann
Shoes: @gucci
Crown: @viktorianovak
Bill’s Suit: @mjbale
Bill’s Shoes: @r.m.williams_official
HMUA: @makeupbyhollyharnwell
Florist: @katiemarxflowers
Band: @thewhitetree
Catering: @potandpanmelbourne
Ice cream Van: @icecreamsocialists
Photo Booth: @heartbreakbooth

Kate & Gaby

Oh. My. Goodness.

This is the Elopement of Kate & Gaby.

There were alpacas courtesy of my Uncle & Aunts farm (which is where we all were) , a bonfire ceremony, incredible lighting, Dark Mofo vibes, beautiful florals, delectable delights for consuming, a kick-arse cake, 2 gorgeous brides donning incredible gowns and a group of vendors who certainly know how to deliver the goods.

This is the third ‘elopement giveaway’ I’ve been involved in, and none of them would have been possible without some truly amazingly talented and generous people in the wedding industry. And what is just as important is finding a couple who are willing to let us get our ‘creative on’ and embrace the opportunity before them.

This is exactly what Kate and Gaby did.
Their application was the first to land in our inbox and although we had many other amazing applications come in, it was hard to move past their glorious story and clear passion for life and each other.
And what came across on paper, was even more apparent in real life.
Two of the most gorgeous mind, body and souls I ever did meet.
And I feel like we (the vendors) all came away with 2 new besties.

I have so much love for this day and ALL these people, it’s been very difficult to find ‘big enough’ words to portray that love.
This day, and these people have moved me to the core.

Legends involved

Celebrant: @zenalythgo.celebrant
Video: @bottlebrushfilms
Styling & Furniture: @gooddayclub_au
Cutlery, Crockery & Small Things: @thesmallthingsco
Linen: @kipandco
Catering: @fatandskinnycatering
Catering: @plategotate
Cake: @torte_by_mirjana
Wedding Rings: @estherweinbergjewellery
Dresses: @gingerandgoldbridal
HMUA: @thedistinctivedame
Flowers: @flos.botanical.studio
Coats: @yarnyarns

PS - special shout out to John & Sue (my Uncle and Aunt) who allowed their Alpaca Farm to be inundated with a bunch of crazy, sometimes slightly hyperactive, walkie-talkie wheeling creatives. You were the perfect amount ‘there’ and I’m so chuffed that you were able to be Kate & Gaby’s witnesses!!

Mills & Seb

So many amazing firsts for me at this one... - the dress, - a wedding clump (as opposed to a wedding party), - working with the gorgeous @zenalythgo.celebrant (even though the ceremony was predominantly run by their close friend @lucygladewright who did an amazing job btw)
- fully grown flower girls
- many many tears of absolute joy
- streamers instead of confetti
- yellow @newbalance dance floor trainers for the bride
- shooting at @gatherandtailor - take me back already.

So yeah - it was all kinds of special.

Venue: @gatherandtailor
Celebrant: the lovely Lucy (@lucygladewright) & @zenalythgo.celebrant
Dress: @rachelgilbertau
Shoes: @stuartweitzman
Hair: @natalievirgona
Makeup: @candiceseptember
Suit: @suitshop
Shoes: @crockettandJones_official
Flowers: @pompandsplendour
Furniture: @peppersprouthire
Catering: @potandpanmelbourne

Abby & Chris

A sweet af example of two baben McBabes doing their own thang... I use the term 'one of my favourite' a LOT. And probably, if you looked back, you'd be within your right to call me out and say 'but you call every couple ONE OF YOUR FAVES'... and it's true. Every couple I work with ARE one of my faves. It's like asking me who my favourite child is... I just don't have one - although my children would beg to differ I'm sure - but I tend to fall in love with every one of my awesome couples and it makes me feel so bloody lucky to have these people in my life - albeit for just one day that flies by waaaaay too quickly.
What a lucky girl I am.

HMUA: @thehouseoflane
Abby's skirt & top: @shopalexiamaria
Abby's Pants: @michelinepitt
Abby's shoes: @oscardelarenta
Chris' Jacket: @ydaustralia
Chris' Jeans: @ksubi
Tie: @jacklondon_official
Pre-dinner drinks Venue: @romeolane

Rose & Stefano

Another day, another wet wedding.
This is my 3rd wet shoot in a row, with my 3rd super awesome couple ready to brave the elements and embrace the rain. I'd say that's a pretty bloody awesome hat trick!! Not only that, I love that Rose is holding the umbrella while Stefano holds the flowers. These guys nailed it today. Can't wait to catch up with these two legends tomorrow for the PART-AY bit of their celebration..
Oh yeah and I'm slightly obsessed with Rose's top and skirt combo...

These guys did things a little bit differently too.
The ceremony was on the Friday - just an intimate affair and then a humdinger of party on the Saturday with the rest of the crew.

Dress - Lover @lover
Venue (Sat): @glasshausdesign
Catering: @fatandskinnycatering
Music: @onemoresongentertainment
Venue (Fri): @entrecotemelbourne

Peter & Dinali

Celebrant: @elisawesteincelebrant
Dress: @cathleen_jia
Suit: @briggins_clothiers
Bow tie/pocket square: @otaa.australia
Florist: @flowersbybrettmatthewjohn
Catering @ Reception: @theterracerbg
Hair & Makeup: @makeupjane_
Brides engagement ring & wedding band: @larsenjewellery
Grooms Ring: @shjewellery
Furniture Hire: @weddingsofdistinction& @harrythehirer
DJ: DJ Reeva from @melbentco

Jac & Nick

Yes, I KNOW!!! The coolest of cats with the chillest of attitudes - all my favourite things at a wedding - doing their own thang, their own way with good people, good cheese and good wine AND some serious shape throwing on the D-FLOOR. YEAH BABY YEAH.
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Dress - Lover @lover
Tinsel jacket - Rachel Burke @imakestagram
Jac's shoes - Funkis @funkis
Jac's hair & makeup - Laura Dunstan @lauradunstan_hmua
Nick's suit - Oscar Hunt @oscarhunttailors
Celebrant - JVG @jonvongoes
DJ - DJ Relaxative @djrelaxative
Venue - Noisy Ritual @noisyritual
Caterer - Firecracker @firecrackerevent
Flowers - North St @northst
Design - Simon Bent @studio__io
Rings (all) - Kim Victoria @kimvictoria

Bec & Michael

I had such an amazing day with these guys.
They have some bloody brilliant people in their lives - who certainly know how to cut loose on the dance floor! Scroll through for the epicness that is this wedding. How I love a good confetti shot.
Even better when that confetti is eco-bloody-friendly and will wash into nothingness with the next downpour (or hose-pour).
And it's very handy when your couple chooses a lane with a takeaway only dispensary and there are multiple delivery drivers you can hijack to provide some back light!!

Celebrant: the ever so lovely @marrymedee
Dress: Maya (through @asos_au
Venue and most delicious catering & cocktails: @misterminhmelbourne
Bek's Hair: @yiannidrak at @frankiesalon
Makeup – Sarah Tripp @sarahcatherinetripp
Music - Issac Main @main_entertainment @issacmain

Mike & Jerome

I feel sooooo bloody lucky to have been a part of Mike and Jerome's very special elopement... the day filled my heart with so many different emotions - mostly love, joy, admiration, excitement... it certainly was a day of all the feels. A truly international wedding - Mike is an American who has been living in Pakistan & Jerome is a frenchmen who has been living in Thailand, their guests flew in from Spain, France & Thailand.

These two gorgeous humans eloped at the magical Erskine Falls ..... just after we walked down to the falls, and just moments before the ceremony started it absolutely bucketed down with rain - but these adventurous boys ( and their 6 guests) took it all in their stride and saw only the beauty in what was about to happen. I LOVE a couple who embraces the rain - any time, any place.
Such a gorgeous ceremony... with the equally gorgeous @zenalythgo.celebrant at the helm - to whom we are also grateful for planting this watery seed in the minds of these two elopers...

Mel & Bren

These two beautiful souls got themselves hitched in front of some more beautiful souls....in their very own backyard wedding. It was such an honour being a part of their day. I laughed, I cried and I danced my arse off to some sweet sweet tunes provided by some exceedingly talented music folk. I also ate some very very good food.
It all kicked off with my good friend @natsproal.melbournecelebrant doing a masterful job at the helm.

Having their wedding in their very own backyard was the perfect way to make sure that their wedding was truly about ‘them’ - how I love a couple, doing their own thing, their own way. They were super relaxed on the day, with nothing but excited nerves for the day ahead. They’d put in the time, had everything prepared and were smart enough to delegate things that needed delegating.

Celebrant: @natsproal.melbournecelebrant
HMU: @bridgetsophiestudio
Caterers: @monsieurpierrekyneton
Band: @themadhatterssoundsystem
Flowers: @flowersinavase1
Cakes: @blackbirdcakes
Bren's Suit: @oscarhunttailors
Marquee hire: @celebratepartyhire
Rings: @melanie_katsalidis & @carlnoonanjewellery

Alice & Ben

Alice and Ben had a beautifully relaxed wedding in the backyard of a family holiday home.
It was a pretty windy day, but the sun was shining and the good vibes were a plenty.
Give me all the messy windy hair days for portraits.
Embrace the wind.
Embrace your love.
Like these two did.
I had THE best time with these two.
AND their people.
You'll hear me bang on about that too - the most important thing about your wedding is the two of you and the people you have around you. THAT's what makes an awesome wedding.
That AND some kick arse vendors of course!!! ;)
Dress: @wearyourlovexo
Celebrant: @marrymeabbey.au
Flowers & Arbour styling: @jasminemcclellanddesign
Tipi: @Tipikata
Pizza: @primostreetpizza ( sooooo gooood!)
Cakes: @beatrixbakes

Casey & Harrison

Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt.
Casey & Harrison are absolutely the best humans out there. Not knowing what the other was going to be wearing, they are clearly a match made in fashion heaven and nailed their wedding outfits. What a treat for my first same-sex wedding in Melbourne.
The bar has been set very high!
I got to spend the day with these two gorgeous humans.
I laughed. I cried (with actual tears almost to the point of sobbing). I was blown away by the amount of love there was in the room and surrounding them at all times.
I am in awe (and not just a little bit jealous) of the amount of style these two have.
I would like to do this day all over again. And again. And again.
I can't thank you enough, @caseyscottflawless & @harrison_jack for having me along for the ride.

Celebrant - OMG the amazing @preciouscelebrations
Catering & Venue: @eastelevation
Gorgeous Florals: @mittooblooms
DJ: @tanzertanzertanzer
Jewellery: @abbymade & @tessa_blazey
HMU/Grooming: @marz_mua
Cake: @cherrycakesblog

Catherine & Jarrod

Disney mega fan Catherine, wed her prince charming in true Princess style. In her absolutely stunning Jason Grech dress, and subtley nodding to Mickey in her shoes, Jarrod was just about knocked off his feet as he saw his beautiful bride. There were nothing but romantic vibes as they said their vows in the upstairs of the The Leveson Hotel.

A gorgeous wedding Melbourne wedding, with a quick trip in some amazing Mustangs for some gorgeous city portraits. With our driver of said Mustang going above and beyond (as seen in above pic), there was never any doubt we would get some seriously cool frames.

Venue & Catering: @theleveson
Dress maker extraordinaire: @jasongrech
Haire & Makeup: @marz_mua
Music: @tilleemusic
Celebrant: Jackie Beattie
Thank-you biscuits: @writsbiscuits
Cool AF cars: @ponypassionmustangs

Addie & Drew

A sudden downpour interrupted Drew and Addie's wedding ceremony at Butler Lane.

But just like the true legends they are, they took it all in their stride, popped up some umbrellas and when it was clear what Mother Nature intended, we just went inside. Too easy.

And it was thanks to the people that Drew & Addie had surrounded themselves with, that made it so easy.... nobody panicked... they were all clearly 'walkers in rain' (as opposed to 'just getting wet' ) kind of people - which are definitely my kind of people. And inside we went.

The staff at Butler's Lane were amazing - also keeping their cool, and many of the guests took it upon themselves to brave the elements and help bring things, such as the florals, inside.

All in all it was a bloody lovely way to spend my birthday... celebrating with some pretty special people on their very special day.

Celebrant: @celebrant_jam
Venue & Catering: Butler Lane @peterrowlandau
Bride's Bridal Dress: @kwhbridal
Bride's Party Dress: @rachelgilbertau
Hair: @candi58cambridge
Makeup: @dannimcdowell
Suit: @oscarhunttailors
Bride's shoes: @baredfootwear & @asos_au
Rings: @simonwestfinejewellery
Earrings: @samanthawillsofficial
Cheese: @the_brunswick_whey

Lauren & Mark

A beautiful Tanglewood Estate wedding/elopement. Laura and Mark married amongst the trees at Tanglewood with just their parents as guests - oh and a heap of flipping awesome vendors to boot.
One of the things I love about these kind of elopements is that generally the couple get ready together. I love that they’re starting their married life, as they mean to go on…. together.
We had a lot of lol’s with these two and they were such great sports - even when it was less than balmy conditions!

And the venue. Well. Tanglewood Estate is truly a magical place - I would love to live there permanently if I could - look out Tanglewood… you might just find me setting up camp!

Celebrant: @natsproal.melbournecelebrant
Styling & Furniture hire: @gooddayrentals_vintage
Video: @oneheart_studios
Flowers: @littleladyblooms
Makeup: @sallykutermakeup
Hair: @uyennytran
Dress: @moonstruckbride
Arbour: @thearbourists
Catering: @farmcafeweddings
Hangings: @banginhangins
Venue: @tanglewoodestate
Cake: @missladybirdcakes
Music: @fidelandsarah