From the moment we met Meg and Jesse and their families, we knew these were our kind of people. The kind you just hit it off with, who you can have a laugh with and who you know you can create true magic with. So teaming up with M&J to help them host an incredible day on their family property was one of our fondest experiences and one we will forever cherish.
Set on their family private property, in a paddock with stunning mountain views, we created a white and green provincial oasis, with hints of fun and a kiss of lemon throughout.
Guests were greeted at the garden gate with a glass of bubbly before meandering through the gardens, mingling under the shade of trees before being welcomed to take their seats at the ceremony.
With a backdrop of rolling mountain views, Meg and Jesse’s ceremony featured tall focal floral pillars at the alter . Think stunning roses, orchids and lush sweeping greenery. Gorgeous.
The aisle also lined with floral, white bentwood chairs and canvas umbrellas for shade set the tone for their summer nuptials.
Whilst the papers were signed guests were served lemoncillo shots and everyone joined in a toast to the newly weds as they were announced Mr & Mrs.
Delicious canapés were served and signature cocktails were a hit at the bar.
Their cocktail-style reception featured provincial lounges and high bar tables which flowed from inside the marquee, on to the deck with a feature bar installation, and then onto the grass underneath a canopy of festoon lights. The idea to encourage mingling and layer the styling around the dance floor and feature bar.
Our team relocated their stunning feature floral pillars to create a feature entry to the marquee and frame their champagne-tower moment. All details from their ceremony were transformed and repulsed to incorporation into the reception design.
Inside the nearby barn we styled the foyer for a quiet relaxing place for guests to retreat to with a secondary bar and tea and coffee station. A relaxing quiet space that sill looked and felt a part of the main wedding, styled with matching provincial furnishings and lush florals.
Meg and Jesse; It was an absolute pleasure working with you and we sincerely thank you and your families for welcoming us to the property and being so lovely and accomodating. It is evident that you are surrounded by some truly special folk, which was so heart-warming to witness on your special day.
You both have hearts of gold and will be forever grateful to play a small part In your amazing day. Thank you for entrusting us, your hospitality and being such a joy to work with.
Congratulations to you both, we wish you nothing but the best in this next exciting chapter together.
- Lauren and the Etc. Team x
“Lauren is absolutely amazing at what she does! She made planning a wedding at home
feel so easy. We had a huge blank canvas to work with, which Lauren organised furniture to florals to styling it to perfection! Lauren and her team were so amazing to deal with, from site visits, floor plans, plan Bs, to countless emails back and forth, nothing was too much of an ask.
Lauren fine-tuned all the details of our day and it was everything we could have imagined
and more. As well as coordination on the day, Lauren was on site,
literally running around making sure everything was perfect for us.
Everyone commented on how amazing her team was in the lead up and during our wedding. Highly recommend Lauren and her team for any event!
Thank you so much Lauren for all of your guidance and knowledge,
I wish we could do it all over again!”
- Meg & Jesse
10.12.22
There were so many incredible vendors that came together to make their day so special.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them, who were also an absolute joy to work with behind the scenes which is evident in what Meg, Jesse and their guests got to experience on the front-end too. What an incredible day!
The Team:
Photography: Samantha Elizabeth Photography
Design, Styling, Florals: Etc. Event Styling
Coordination, Event Management: Etc. Event Styling
Florals: The Willow Branch
Marquee: Marquee Monkeys
Furniture: Memphis Hire
Bar service: Cheers Darling
Catering: Moreish Catering
The epic heart cake: Blue & Ruby Cake Art
Signage: State of Elliott
Celebrant: Carly Two Sisters Celebrants
Music: Baker Boys band
Guest accomodation: Twilight Glamping
Suits: MJ Bale
Bridesmaid gown: Paris Georgia
Gown: Kyha Studios
Hair: Melissa Melbourne
Makeup: Charlotte Sweetland
We take this opportunity to acknowledge, thank and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land; Kulin nation in which we had the privilege to conduct this beautiful wedding ceremony and reception on.