Can I just start by saying Hayley and Luke’s day was every bit as magical as the photos look.
They were honestly such a delight to work with and I feel so grateful that they trusted me to bring their vision to life in a way were a little bit of old-world-romance, meets a touch of Bridgeton with a hint of modern elegance thrown into their wedding design. When I say it like that, it sounds like such a mixed bag of design choices but the way these elements came together on the day were just stunning.

Their ceremony set in the gardens under the shade of the old Cyprus trees in front of the historic mansion laced with romantic florals in a soft colour palette with classic white bentwood seating helped bring a sense of fresh modern feels to the classic garden setting.

Guests were invited to enjoy canapés and bubbly under the mansion’s verandah and inside it’s historic foyer filled with the most gorgeous ornate plaster detailing, ceiling roses and chandeliers you can only imagine fit for an 1800’s politician and mining entrepreneur in it’s day. (the history of this heritage listed mansion)

The Reception was held in the estate’s pavilion, which I’ll let you in on a little secret… is actually an old basketball stadium but you wouldn’t know it from the light and airy draping and fairy light-filled ceiling.
Over 100 of their guests dined in a space with crisp white linens so the muted blush and toffee tones of the florals and napkins could add that subtle pop of colour to the space.
Centrepieces in a mix of tall and petite to create depth were designed in ornate crystal glassware while the hand made calligraphy name cards in gold spoke to the old-world-romance style, too.

I absolutely loved working with you Hayley and Luke. Thank you so much for having us a part of your day, it truly was such a pleasure and I absolutely loved working with this unique venue.
…If anyone is keen, I already have some creative marquee reception ideas (wink wink)