Billie + Tyson

From the moment we met with Billie, it was an instant collaboration of ideas, appreciation for the natural beauty in blooms and complete trust in our creative ability to bring her and Tyson’s strong vision from discussion to design concept to actuality.
It was a true honour to work with these two and create a magical atmosphere for their favourite people.

As guests entered the property they were greeted with a wide-span view of lush green gardens flowing down onto the ‘old tennis court’ where in the corner we created a ‘pop up garden’ for their Ceremony that would blend seamlessly with the natural gardens of the venue but still create a sense of awe and beauty.
We designed a ground arch in crisp whites and greens that appeared to organically grow from the ground up, nestled underneath the canopy of Oak tree branches before a row of white guest seating lined with more ‘pop up gardens’, ivory umbrellas and petal cones to signify their aisle.
It was magic. A Portsea party meets romantic garden soiree. Just the right dose of class and sophistication with a sprinkle of fun.

Following the formalities of their Ceremony; Billie & Tyson’s guests were treated to canapés and pre-dinner drinks in the gardens by the homestead. Lawn games, champagne and music played the perfect backdrop for guests to relax and mingle as they eased into the evening ahead.

The Marquee; The final surprise for their guests.
Guests journeyed through the gardens after canapés to find themselves greeted by an elegant and modern dinner setting in the Marquee.

Styled with clean lines of crisp white linens and stone textures, paired with the romance of Roses and curving Phalaenopsis Orchids with the elegance of flickering candlelight. Kept simple yet striking.
Our team relocated all Ceremony floral and transferred them into individual masterpieces of their own.
Planned to be re-homed to frame custom seating plans, accompany the bar and dj booth, and bring a subtle sense of the outdoors in as guests dined underneath the canopy of fairy lights.

Billie & Tyson; It was such a pleasure working with you. It is always so inspiring to work alongside people that share your creative passion and see your vision, and who are open to genuinely collaborating to bounce ideas back and forth to create a remarkable environment that all your loved ones can enjoy and celebrate in.
I must say, standing back as you both walked into the marquee space for the first time wandering the rows of tables together and seeing the excitement and joy on your faces is a moment I will always hold dear.
As a designer, nothing brings us more joy and a sense of ‘we got it right’ than seeing the elated expression you had that afternoon.
Thank you for allowing us to play such a special part in your day. Something we truly treasure.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Leys.

“Thank you so much Lauren. The preparation and planning was so fun with you and to see it all come together exceeding my expectations was just magic. You brought our dream vision to life and played such a big part in our magical day. What a vision we created!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
- Billie & Tyson

As seen in Ivory Tribe here

Vendor Team:
Photography: Samantha Elizabeth Photography
Venue: Mewburn Park Homestead
Design: Billie-Jo (our gorgeous Bride) & Lauren of Etc. Events
Styling: Etc. Events
Signage: Rebel Reflect
Florals: Benita Tscharke
Celebrant: Kellie Eddy
Music & Dj: Dj Nige
Catering: Duart Homestead
Gown, veil & head scarf: Grace loves Lace
Makeup: Elle James
Hair: Hair by Chelsea Cant
Bridesmaids: Leave her wilder
Videography: Josue Films & Zephyr Productions
Bride’s Hat: Lack of colour

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.

Luci + James

A little over a year in the making; we absolutely loved working with Luci and James on bringing their wedding visions to life. It started with a mood board of a very different look and feel that originally paid tribute to the autumn tones of the venue’s property but took a different design approach once Luci had discovered her stunning bridal gown.

The styling and floral detail were designed to compliment the gorgeous Bernadette Pimenta Couture wedding gown Luci was to wear whilst including some important favourite details the couple admired.
Soft blush tones, romantic textured linens, glowing candlelight, billowing blooms, Dahlias one of Luci’s Favourites), superb stationary and guest comfort were all important considerations within the styling elements of the day.
We wanted Luci & James’ guests to feel warm and welcomed to Gippsland. We wanted them to feel comfortable away from home and to experience this day with the style of the city whilst showcasing the country charm that Gippsland has to generously give.

Set at one of our favourite venues; Luci and James wed on the old tennis court of Mewburn Park Homestead.
A gorgeous lush setting that gave a subtle nod to James’ passion for the game of tennis.
Framed by custom gold stands with whimsical floral installations in front of their favourite people in a beautiful March garden setting, Luci and James said I do.

Guests were invited to refreshments and canapés in the upper garden where the homestead played backdrop to an afternoon of lawn games and catch ups between friends and family before being escorted to the Marquee for the main affair.
Walking down the gravel drive way alongside the historic Maffra homestead, guests were welcomed to a view of rolling green lawns, a lake with farm views and a stunning sunset over the red brick stables in the background before entering a clear-span marquee styled to perfection.

A custom seating plan guided guests to their seats underneath a canopy of glowing festoon lighting & feature floral installation.
Gathered french linens paired with the fresh floral, candle light and polished gold cutlery set the scene for a superb dinner with Duarts Catering ahead.
Each place setting was designed down to the very last detail. The layout of the gold cutlery, the personalised stationary and menus, the hand-tied linen napkins and bespoke side plates. Each place setting was designed with guest experience in mind for this was the seat of someone near and dear to our newlyweds and so each detail within their space here had to be seamless. -A part of the reception styling we love creating!

The bar was stocked with Australian and local favourites, and framed with gorgeous floral on either side while soft white backdrop draping gently flowed in the afternoon breeze.
Every corner you turned was like a dream. From the florals, to the stationary, the custom made DJ bar, the fragrance coming from the Duarts kitchen and the stunning country sunset over the Mewburn Park farm.
It was truly breathtaking.

“I would say It was evident from our first discussion, that Luci’s vision for her and James’ wedding day was one that swept us off our feet and carried us on a dreamy wedding journey we will forever remember.
A combination of their enthusiasm and love for our little local pocket of Gippsland, Eye for detail and gorgeous style, and their hospitality and kindness toward not only their loved ones but to us and our supporting vendors is a testament to the wonderful couple they are and we feel so very fortunate to have met them and worked alongside them on such an important occasion.”

“Even with a week of some of Gippsland’s worst Bushfires that posed a very real threat on some of our vendors, properties, logistics and suppliers, I truly believe that when your client’s creativity, values and vision align with your chosen team of vendors it is the perfect recipe for an incredible wedding day and an enjoyable process in itself. And for that I thank you Luci and James for entrusting and supporting us and our team of vendors in your day.
Luci and James; Congratulations. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you both and a time we will certainly treasure.”

- Lauren x

“Thank you for all your hard work for our wedding day,
it was just perfect and it was exactly how I imagined!!”
- Lucienne

Vendors:

Venue: Mewburn Park Homestead, Maffra VIC
Styling, Design, Coordination, part-planning: Etc. Event Styling
Florals: Benita Tscharke Floral Design
Catering: Duarts Homestead
Photography: Katie Harmsworth Photography
Videography: Josue Films
Celebrant: Peace and Love Ceremonies
Hair and Makeup: Milco Hair and Makeup
Bridal Gown: Bernadette Pimenta Couture
Custom DJ Bar hire: The Gypsy Roma
Backdrop marquee draping: Ella Del Weddings
Garden cocktail furniture: Otto and Chaise
Gold cutlery: Gold Cutlery Hire Australia
Linen: Event Art
Candles & Side plates: Etc. Event Styling
Stationary: State of Reverie
Hire: The Small Things Co.
Ceremony Acoustic: James River Kelly
DJ: DJ Masters
Guest accomodation: Quest & Ibis Styles, Sale VIC
Guest transport: Littles Gippsland Buslines
Midnight bus snacks: McDonalds Cheeseburgers, Sale VIC


As Featured in: The Together Journal

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.