Ash and Kent’s story with us began about eight months out from their special day.
A beautiful couple from Mornington who’d opted for a destination wedding to Gippsland with their favourite people, paired with an absolutely stunning style brief… we knew we had a fun day on our hands!
We loved exploring ways in which to incorporate special details within the styling, remain eco-friendly and collaborate with amazing local Gippsland talent for Ash and Kent’s Mewburn Park wedding.
We presented a design brief of simple yet striking floral which would be designed to be relocated, pulled down and arranged again into reception pieces from the Ceremony.
Dreaming up ways to elevate simple details such as seating plan signage or the DJ bar and ensuring we had guest comfort front of mind every step of the way.
It was brainstorming ways in which we could repurpose floral and styling, remain time-efficient during setup and consider the heat January often brings to our backyard of Gippsland.
A ceremony in front of the old Oak tree was the perfect backdrop to our ‘pop up garden’ design which saw the aisle lined with floral wonder and a lush alter of floral arrangements to appear as if they were naturally growing up out of the ground right there. An organic aesthetic was applied to this ceremony design and
it was the perfect garden setting for Ash and Kent to say I Do.
For the Reception; Light fluffy clouds of Baby’s breath held centre stage suspended amongst the fairy lights of the marquee.
Simple table styling of glowing candle light and repurposed floral made way for the amazing share plates from Duart Catering as the menu was of high importance for the overall table styling.
Other ceremony floral used to elevate the bar, frame the Seating plan and stye the Gift and DJ tables meant every detail complimented the next. From the cotton hand-tied names upon french linen napkins, the stone-finished side plates, and crisp white chair cushions. Everything within the styling flowed beautifully.
It was oh so much fun! And we couldn’t have asked for a better couple to work together with.
Working with Ashleigh and Kent really felt like a team effort which makes our role to play feel extra seamless and enjoyable. We worked with some of our favourite Gippsland vendors, met some new ones too, and we all worked together like the perfect well-oiled machine that’s needed throughout a wedding setup and pack down.
It was so wonderful to be able to create a day with the style of the City but with the heart of good old country spirit too, and the feedback we received on the day was just that.
Ash and Kent; you and your family were so lovely to meet. From our first venue visit together, to phone calls and emails in-between, the setup on the day itself and even pack down the next morning.
Just scrolling through the stunning photographs we've had the biggest smiles on our faces as we remember this day. It's so nice to see how much love and laughter was present. It makes us feel very humbled to have been a part of it all.
Thank you for having us style and floral for you and a big Congratulations to you both.
- Lauren x
Photography: Eliza Tate Weddings
Venue: Mewburn Park Homestead
Design, Planning, Hire & Styling: Etc. Event Styling
Floral: Benita Tscharke Floral Design & Etc. Event Styling
Catering: Duart, Maffra
Celebrant: Kellie Eddy
DJ: DJ Nige
DJ Bar hire: The Gypsy Roma
Bridal Gown: Custom Brides of Armadale
Bridal shoes: Jimmy Choo
Cake: Angie’s Cake Emporium, Traralgon
Hair Stylist: Salon 43
Makeup: Elle James Makeup
Suits: Mickey Blue, Mornington
Film: Lachy Henry Films
We take this opportunity to acknowledge, thank and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land; Gunnai/ Kurnai country in which we had the privilege to conduct this beautiful wedding ceremony and reception on.