Happy Mother’s Day to all the mummas! Fur-baby mummas, beloved late mummas, ‘wise’ mummas, and ‘in the trenches’ right now mummas! You’re strong, inspiring and we all deserve some celebrating! ❤️
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful day and most importantly I hope not one of us had to do the dishes 🥂.
I meeeeean 😍. Remi bringing the super cuteness a few weeks ago at @goldingwines_weddings ❤️.
Venue: @goldingwines_weddings @goldingwines
Photographer: @oaktree.studios - Josh
Videographer: @oaktree.studios - Dekota
Wedding Dress: @thebridelab @alenaleenabridal
Bridesmaid dresses: @asos
Suits: @peterjacksonau
Florals: Floral Eden @floral.eden
Cake: @theleopardsspot
Makeup: @_alisha_makeup
Hair: @hairbyangela_palombaro
Remi’s Carer: @veilsandtailsau
DJ: @blackcherryevents
Photo booth: @inthebooth
@millie_lucy_2
Leah + Brendan 3.5.24 | This epic reel created by our friends at @theweddingcreators_ captured the loved up and super warm energy everyone felt on Leah and Brendan’s big day on Friday!
This dynamic duo met on a Conteiki tour en route to Paris over 9 years ago and have built an incredible life together ever since.
When I spoke to them they were feeling a a bit bummed that a few of the key players on Leah’s side couldn’t travel down from her home state of Queensland to celebrate with them and wanted some tips on live steaming the ceremony.
Of course I gave them all my tips…coz I picked up a few during Covid…but then suggested if they wanted to go one step further maybe they should chat to the AWESOME team at @theweddingcreators_ who could not only document their day for their interstate loved ones to watch, but also creating content for Leah and Brendan to have and to hold for many years to come.
Being the intelligent humans they are they locked in the beautiful crew from @theweddingcreators_ and this is only a snippet of all the gold the girls captured on the day…think your best mates walking around after you with a phone all day!
Congratulations legends!!! It really was such a beautiful day and I am so thankful I could be a part of it ❤️
@leahtay01 and @bnewell7 🥳
The rest of their cracking team:
Venue: @beachroadwines @adriennepearson
Photographer: @mikehemusphoto
Content Creators: Sophie from @theweddingcreators_
Wedding Dress: @thebridelab
Designer: @chosenbykyha
Bridesmaid dresses: @becandbridge
Suits: Oscar Hunt, @oscarhunttailors
Styling/ceremony set up: Beach Rd Wines, @floral.eden, Jess MOH
Florals: @floral.eden
Cake: @angelweddingcakes
Hair and Makeup: @monica_scardigno_beauty
DJ: Ben Earl DJ, ben.e.functionDJ
Hire: @honoured_hire
Lighting: @bulblighting
What a vibe! 😎 If your tribe have been thinking about hugging, high-fiving or dancing with the love of your life after walking down the aisle then this is your reminder to just DO IT!
So much fun and Jamo’s face is priceless!!! 🤗
Epic shots by their dear photographer friend Dylan Minchinberg at the groom’s family home!
Daisy + Damien 20.4.24 | Their love story started over 4 years ago in the old fashioned way as they both swiped right on Bumble.
Well how else do you meet your soulmate right at the start of a pandemic?
After chatting online for a bit they made a plan to meet up at the Arch of Remembrance at Brighton on the 23rd of March 2020 which just happened to be right at the start of the Covid observance of course.
Damien remembers seeing Daisy walking down Jetty road towards him and thinking….
“Surely she’s going to run…”
To his delight she kept walking towards him….
Then Damien refused to hug her on arrival…. because you know ‘social distancing’ and all that…. awkward….
But we all know first dates are awkward at the best of times, so of course their second date was loads better as they strolled along the boardwalk at Hallett Cove chatting about everything and nothing for hours.
Congratulations beautiful two ❤️
Another cool thing about this wedding is my beautiful past bride, Claudia, who is now a wonderful event planner recommended me to Daisy and Damien! Thank you so much @cjweddingandevent_planning ! You’re awesome! Let’s do it again soon gorgeous!!! ❤️
Such a professional and supportive team:
Venue: @beresfordestate
Planner: Claudia Chatburn @cjweddingandevent_planning
Photographer: @keithbroadbridgephotography
Wedding Dress: @bridalonpayneham
Bridesmaid dresses: @azazieofficial
Suits: @petershearermenswear
Florals: @floral.eden
Cake: @hereforthecakeadl
Makeup: @makeupbymatiah
Hair: @Ruth Yone
DJ: @ryanodaly
Lauren + Simon 26.4.24 | 8 years ago Lauren tried to enlist her cousins help with her Chemistry homework…
“Sorry I don’t do Chem…but my mate Simon does….”
Now being a lab rat may not have been Simon’s strong suit either, but he definitely picked up on a different type of chemistry with this lovely girl and seized his chance to get to know Lauren…even if he couldn’t help her with her homework.
They say that…
“Love is basically Physics, Chemistry and Biology gone wild…”
So after a few years of building a strong friendship Lauren and Simon finally worked out their person had been right there in front of them the whole time and made their relationship official during a particularly magical trip to the Lobethal Christmas Lights after their customary Sushi Train dinner.
And then on Friday they were married in front of an intimate group of gorgeous humans as we laughed along with them, especially when they delivered their witty and truly in tune vows 😂.
The father of the groom came up to me after the ceremony and said…
“That was such a cracking ceremony, I throughly enjoyed it! I didn’t know if I was at a wedding or a Fringe performance it was that good!”
Congratulations legends! ❤️
Cracking team too….
Venue: @serafinoweddings @serafinowines
Photographer: @lukejohnphotography
Videographer: Sam- @lightwise_
Wedding Dress: @jennyandgerrys @jessicacoutures
Bridesmaid dresses: @chancerythelabel from The Iconic
Suits: @petershearermenswear
Florals and Signage: @_kjevents_
Cake: @angelweddingcakes
Makeup: @nataliejadebeauty
Hair: @isabellepaigehair
DJ: @foebiz.entertainment
This is your reminder that you can create a warm and inviting dinner party with just your nearest and dearest for your wedding reception✨.
Lauren and Simon’s vision came to life last night in the @serafinoweddings courtyard. Imagine as the Autumn sun disappears and the temperature drops you and your guests walk into this space and settle in for the night 🍷.
Congratulations Lauren and Simon!
What a wonderful day x
Cracking team too….
Venue: @serafinoweddings @serafinowines
Photographer: @lukejohnphotography
Videographer: Sam- @lightwise_
Wedding Dress: @jennyandgerrys @jessicacoutures
Bridesmaid dresses: @chancerythelabel from The Iconic
Suits: @petershearermenswear
Florals and Signage: @_kjevents_
Cake: @angelweddingcakes
Makeup: @nataliejadebeauty
Hair: @isabellepaigehair
DJ: @foebiz.entertainment
Did you know that your Maid of Honour and Best Man are not the only two people that can witness the signing of your marriage certificate? Understandably two key players in your wedding party (if you are having one) is a popular choice, but legally you can pick anyone over 18 to sign your documents.
So this makes your options are endless right, but it’s an awesome way to include a couple significant humans in your lives that might not already have an official role in your day…which your mums traditionally don’t … yep it still surprises.
So that’s a lovely inclusion, but also siblings are cool, grandparents if you are lucky enough to still have them around or just simply pick two of your favourite humans over 18 and you are good to go.
Plus the wonderful bonus is that the signing is a beautiful time in the ceremony where you step out of the limelight for a moment, take a huge breath and usually have a laugh, so pick two people you want to be involved in that moment with you too 🥰.
Millie + Jonte 19.4.24 | Millie has openly admitted that she loves their fur baby Remi more than Jonte…if it was socially acceptable she would carry Remi around in a harness on the front of her at all times…
This is of course absolutely understandable because Remi is unbelievably sweet and gorgeous!
So their fur-baby played a massive part in their stunning day at @goldingwines on Friday, she even snuck into their cake design…cuteness overload!
Congratulations beautiful two! What an awesome day ❤️.
They not only have an amazing one taste in puppies, they picked a stellar lineup of suppliers too…
Venue: @goldingwines_weddings
Photographer: @oaktree.studios - Josh
Videographer: @oaktree.studios - Dekota
Wedding Dress: @thebridelab @alenaleenabridal
Bridesmaid dresses: @asos
Suits: @peterjacksonau
Florals: Floral Eden @floral.eden
Cake: @theleopardsspot
Makeup: @_alisha_makeup
Hair: @hairbyangela_palombaro
Remi’s Carer: @veilsandtailsau
DJ: @blackcherryevents
Photo booth: @inthebooth
@millie_lucy_ 2
Can we take a moment for Karen rocking not 1 but 2 ➡️ stunning and unique dresses!
And of course Stuart looked very cool in his suit too 😎.
These two gorgeous and very driven humans found their forever person on the 14th of March 2014 when slightly stressed Karen was waiting in line at the Fringe for her much needed glass of wine after an intense week.
Only days before, her beloved fur baby Oscar had a fallen down the stairs and as Karen shared his harrowing tale with her friends caring Stuart overheard and he seized his chance to not only help her but also to chat with this beautiful woman…. who of course he had already noticed when he arrived….by swiftly handing her his business card and kindly assuring her that he could fix her stairs so this would not happen to dear Oscar or anyone else again.
So a decade later, after furry judge, Oscar, stopped sizing Stuart up and decided he wasn’t actually a threat and Stuart popped the question only 3 times…. Ummm it was probably more like a cool 7…. But who’s counting…. And Karen FINALLY said yesss I was fortunate enough to marry them on their stunning property in Paris Creek!
And Oscar was there too!
Congratulations beautiful two! What a day ❤️
Cracking shots taken by @robert.lee.photography 🙏
Wedding Dress: @suzanne_harward_design @suzanneharward
After dress: @rachelgilbertau
Suits: @calibreaustralia
Styling/Hire: @adelaideweddinghire
Cake: Grazing table with sweets included and wedding pinata
Live Ceremony music: @behindtheveilmusic
Catering: @chopping_board_catering
From wildly awesome and eclectic arbours to stylised white orchids and roses and everything in between, this small snapshot of 2024 ceremony styling just proves that your loved up backdrop is only limited by your imagination…and budget of course ☺️.
On that, most of these were styled by incredible professionals, but a few were created by the couple themselves or a talented friend!
1. @bonnie_blooms @coriole
2. @becluflowers @bloom_winwood
3. Michelle @coriole
4. Created by the couple and friends on their stunning property Paris Creek Luxury Resort and Spa @karenburgesslegacylifestyle @adelaideweddinghire
5. @floral.eden @burbrookforest @hot_mess_hannah
6. @love_thebeautifullife @bloomingbridal @lloyd.brothers @nikki.greenhill @nathan.greenhill
Watch to see what happens when Stuart and Karen took to each other…whoop I mean their piñata cake on their wedding day 😂.
Key takeaways from Stuart and Karen’s super fun piñata cake shenanigans:
🪅 Don’t make your piñata so well that you need The Rock Johnson’s help breaking it.
🪅 Always use baseball bats instead of sticks.
🪅 And both parties must not be blind folded at the same time if you want to avoid going to emergency on your wedding day… “How did he get concussion?” “umm we were trying to smash our wedding cake with baseball bats as it hung from a tree in our backyard” 😳.
Honestly this was the BEST 😂.
Sturt and Karen are awesome individuals that make an incredible team as they bring out the very best in each other and their amazing day reflected this perfectly!
Venue: Couple’s property Paris Creek Luxury Retreat and Spa
Photographer: @robert.lee.photography
Live music: @behindtheveilmusic
Styling/hire: @adelaideweddinghire
Catering: @chopping_board_catering
@karenburgesslegacylifestyle @sonyamareekok
FYI Rose petal cones are not that photogenic! Plus you can be a bigger ‘tosser’ with out them.
A lot of my photographers are asking guests to tip the petals into their hands and then throw them so they can get the best possible shot. It gets rid of the cones in the pics, better for the environment and people throw them higher!
So if you haven’t got your heart set on cones… trust me, save your hard earned money and your time and just opt for a lovely basket or an aesthetically pleasing box full of petals which can be handed around by a helpful soul while you sign the docs and we are good to go! Yewwwww!!!! 🌹
Sarah + Lachy 24.4.24 | It was early into their degree when Sarah first noticed Lachy, on an excursion at Ballarat health…
He caught her eye because he was wearing extremely tiny shoes, and she thought ‘wow, that handsome mature age student must have really small feet’.
Many years later she learnt he was actually wearing his sister’s shoes that day because his were soaking wet from riding the day before.
Lachy also noticed Sarah, but hadn’t really paid her any attention until she started messaging him for help with homework that she had clearly already completed.
They finally made it to a first date and Lachy was convinced to finally let go of the fear that a girlfriend would consume all of his free time currently spent cycling.
Fast forward 3 years, they were happily dating, graduating and ready to take on the world!
A job offer for Sarah in New Zealand materialized into a job for Lachy as well. Then Lachy’s trip back over the Tasman, closely followed by Sarah, landed them here in Adelaide.
Rarely separated, these two follow each other in work, life and love, so naturally their ceremony came with a warning to all the sympathetic cryers in the crowd...
“Eyes are going to get a little watery so please make sure you have your tissues ready...”
Congratulations gorgeous @skeane8 and @lachlansens ❤️
Venue: @simonhackettwinery
Photographer: @itsbennywylde
Wedding Dress: @evieyoungbridal @luvbridal
Bridesmaid dresses: @billy_j_boutique
Suits: @petershearermenswear
Florals: @thebloomistadelaide
Cake: @heidelbergcakes
Makeup: @kylanrhianna.makeup
Hair: @fab.halohaircollective
DJ: @choonsandmoovz
Our mate @joshuahuggettmedia sharing on point tips on how to get the perfect champers spray every time 🍾.
As a champers girl from way back I must say I have a little trouble watching this precious gold go to waste (lucky he’s spraying Yellow so all good 😂).
On that it’s definitely key to pick a cheap bottle unless you’re minted (and even then I’ll happily swap you for a bottle of yellow before you let that beautiful baby rip…I’m thoughtful like that 😎).
I love the tip about popping the bottle in your eye! My bro still managed to pop a bottle in his eye after many many years in hospo and nearly lost his sight 😮.
I see people have trouble with getting a good spray with their bottle all the time so I thought it was definitely worth sharing this great vid so you can get the best pics possible! Love your work Josh!
We’re marriage celebrants, and we sure do love LOVE! Please feel free to add any others that come to mind? 👇🏻
#celebrantlife #ilovemyjob #adelaidecelebrant #funcelebrant #moderncelebrant #relaxedwedding
Me on the way to a wedding 🤣.
Being late is not an option for us celebrants of course, so I take great pride in beating the GPS even if it’s just by a minute or two as I get to the venue no later than 45 minutes before go time so I have plenty of time to set up, chat to your fam and friends as they arrive, assist my expectant nervous human waiting at the top of the aisle and pump up the energy before we start!
Love me a good race 🥳
Carmen + Brendan 16.3.24 | The instant attraction felt from both sides the moment they met along with a shared love of adventure enabled their relationship to evolve surprisingly quickly…
Mainly to Brendan’s surprise….
In Brendan’s own words…
“After I had met Carmen, and for reasons that I would only realise in the years to come, I couldn’t get her out of my head, and wanted to spend all my time with her. I was more than happy involving her around basically every aspect of my life. I only realised years later the reasons behind this was that I had found my one person…”
Brendan and Carmen met their love for life early on and it wasn’t long before they went from living care free in their early twenties here in Adelaide, to living their best lives side by side, bettering themselves and their connection as they took the leap and moved far away from family and friends, to big, bustling, usually cold but very fun London.
After 4 amazing years of setting up a completely new life together living in the UK, meeting lifelong friends and experiencing countless different cultures, they decided it was time to move back to Australia. They began an exciting new chapter of their lives in Sydney, and it was then that Brendan decided the timing (finally) felt just about right to ask the woman of his dreams to marry him...
The perfect ‘question popping’ setting presented itself quite naturally as these two jet setters found themselves in a stunning homestead in Puglia, Italy en route to Paris for Brendan’s brother’s wedding.
Then this fabulous fashion designer designed her own dress (along with her bridesmaid’s dresses) and married this funny Media Coordinator in a stunning spot in the Adelaide hills @thebrae_dawesley on Saturday!
Congratulations @carmenfrances_ and @brendancooper_real !!!
Venue: @thebrae_dawesley
Photography: @meaghan_coles_photography
Bride’s dress: Carmen designed her own dress
Bridesmaid’s dresses: @becandbridge
Suits: @mjbale
Florals: @sherunswildflowers
Cake: @lyonsdencakes
Makeup: @bellehmu
Hair: @bellehmu
Katelyn + Tom 12.3.24 | The sweetest Tuesday ‘paperwork party’ right in the heart of Strath!
A couple witnesses, some simple heartfelt moments, an amazing photographer and two people in love got legit hitched! Simples ❤️.
Always love working with the gorgeous Teresa from @wilsonandlewis !
National finalist for the 3rd time! Yewwww! 🥳
I could not be more thrilled with the love and support I feel from my insanely cool couples and my incredible community!
THANK YOU for being so AWESOME and for making the time to acknowledge all the energy I put into my job, encourage me and support me! 😘
I was reflecting on my journey with the prestigious @abiaweddings awards as many industry buddies ask me what I think about these state and national wedding awards and I must say it has been such a glorious space for me to be involved with for over 9 years now because it gives me the opportunity to gain valuable feedback from my couples to ensure that I am offering the best service possible for them, I feel seen and heard in an otherwise quite lonely workplace (just me working for me…no ‘employee of the month’ in my office 😂) and I have connected with some of the best in the biz through the awesome ABIA community which I am pretty grateful to be able to call my friends!
Congratulations to all the @abiaweddings nominees, finalists and all my fellow industry legends who are slogging it out and putting in their all daily! You all inspire me! You are amazing! 🙌🏻
Bring on the awards night on the 30th of April!!! 🥳
Meanwhile way to represent on the national stage SA!!!
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