Short story…whatever kids do is super sweet and quite often hilarious when they play a part in weddings 🤣.
As long as we keep our expectations realistic, focus on what’s actually important and are willing to have a laugh kids they are so gorgeous as a part of your day if you have significant little ones you wish to have involved 💖.
Man I could tell you some funny stories 😂
Renee + Matt 22.2.25 | After nearly 5 years together creating a beautiful family and life in their little house by the sea with their adorable little girl….and we can’t forget fur-baby Bella… Renee and Matt are already solely committed to one another.
Their personalities and outlook on life are genuinely complimentary, so Matt and Renee wanted to shout it from the rooftops the that the commitment they have made and continue to make to one another is final, they are one and done!
And it was a truly stunning day!
The already beautiful @coriole was enhanced by Renee and Matt’s stylish vision including pops of vibrant reds and pink, bought together by the very talented Brooke from @love_thebeautifullife and Sam from @samburnellfloraldesign (their Frenchie Bella might have eaten her floral collar though…sorry Sam 😎).
Oh and Renee! That dress on you 😍.
This day didn’t only look good it also felt incredible with a very heartfelt, but also light ceremony, including everyone and everything these two adore in their lives!
What team:
Venue: @coriole
Photographer: @monicacugnierweddings
Videographer: @lebirckfilms
Wedding Dress: @thebridelab
Bridesmaid dresses: @forevernew_official
Suits: @mjbale
Styling/ceremony set up: @love_thebeautifullife
Florals: @samburnellfloraldesign
Cake: Friend (Cassie)
Makeup: @kristajade_mua
Hair: @sineadmarian_hair
Live Ceremony music: @himandhermusic
DJ: @doubletroubleadl
Photo booth: @doubletroubleadl
@lovestepha
Maya + Matt | Their epic wedding day was a loooong time coming…Picture this, it’s their first year of medical school and with a beer in hand Matt’s chillin at the edge of the dance floor at Sugar night club enjoying an O’week refresher club night with his mate Jimmy by his side when this stunning vison of woman saunters across the dance floor…
In that moment romantic Matt turns to his mate and says…
“Now that’s the most beautiful girl I have ever seen…. I’m gonna marry her one day…”
And boy oh boy was past Matt right about that…
But before you can marry the love of your life, you need to ask a certain question first and Matt decided the perfect place to do this was when they were snowboarding in the French alps…
First of all, we are pretty thankful the ring actually made it to the proposal moment, because Matt kept the ring box ‘safely’ in his jacket pocket for the entire trip and it was only the battered ring box that protected it from all the epic stacks he made…
The ring box bruise imbedded in his belly at the end of the week clearly speaks to his amazing skills as a snowboarder.
But who needs a ring box when you have a stunning rock, fire wood to build a romantic and warm fire in your cosy chalet along with some French champagne to celebrate afterward…I mean when in France you may as well…
Because that vison of the woman that Matt knew he was going to marry one day, said yesss in that incredible moment!
Such an AWESOME couple! So full of life and life! Congratulations legends ❤️
Venue: @lloyd.brothers
Photographer: @davelpascoe
Bridesmaid dresses: @becandbridge
Suits: @beg_yourpardon
Ceiling draping: @venue.productions
Florals: @stemhaus_
Cake: @cakesbyevie_ and @gold_champagnetowers
Makeup and Hair: @hertownglenelg @her_town_make_up
DJ: @tim__bos
Happy Birthday Beautiful B 💖. Banks (Bianca) has been right by my side as one of my biggest supporters since we were 15 y.o (that’s a bloody long time 😳).
When we lived together in a little apartment in Glenelg in our 20’s we would eat strawberry Freddos on our futon sipping rose and laugh about being grown up Barbies who lived together 😂.
For as long as I can remember Banks would talk wistfully about opening up her dream bridal boutique one day.
Since then we travelled the world and Oz, she found her British ‘Ken’ in the UK when styling stunning brides at Harrods and I met my very Aussie ‘Ken’ at the @thecrankerhotel while following a local punk rock band we both knew and loved!
We could nit be more different and yet we have stuck by each other and love each other dearly.
Banks has been my high school bus buddy, roommate, Hayman Island Bestie, maid of honour and always the person at the other end of the phone whenever I need her.
Last October she finally opened up her dream bridal boutique in Unley @thesposagroupadelaide and I could not be more proud of her!
You deserve all that is good in this world and so much success my fabulous friend. Love you 💖.
@biancavelt @thesposagroupadelaide @unbridely #shoplocal #adelaidebridal
Womad! Those who know just know. Thank you once again for my midseason reset ❤️
#womadfestival #womadelaide
Here here Natasha from @abiaweddings ! Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible certified legends in our fabulous industry! You bring dreams to life with your drive, passion and inspiring resilience!
So much love ❤️
#internationalwomensday
Jenna + Luke 15.2.25 | We actually know the exact moment Luke found the love of his life because it was caught on camera.
This photo has Jenna in the foreground, having the time of her life, thongs stolen from a stranger’s feet at the pub in her hand, thong slapping to Chicken Fried and drinking Jim Beam.
And Luke in the background with a look on his face that says it all....
“Ah f**k she’s a keeper”
He wasn’t wrong…
Jenna and Luke have clearly met their person, the one that ‘gets’ them more than they ever thought possible, the one they want to drink beam with and laugh at for the rest of their lives.
CRACKING country couple that definitely know how to throw a good shindig! ❤️
They picked an awesome wedding team too:
Venue: @mtbeare_station
Photographer: Kirk- @lovebylightweddings
Videographer: Dylan- @lovebylightweddings
Bride’s ceremony dress (white)- @thebridelab @ruedeseinebridal
Bride’s second dress- an old design from many years ago found on @stillwhite @ruedeseinebridal
Bridesmaid dresses: @billy_j_boutique
Lukes Suit: @knightsmanbespoketailors
Groomsmen: @connor_clothing
Florals: Friend Janene Frewville Flower Bar
Cake: Grandma
Makeup: @jemmamillar_mua
Hair: Amy - @thechapel.aldgate
DJ: @stevelockeevents
Catering (pizza & Paella) - @fleurieupizza
Grazing table - @graze.and.dine.co
Bar staff: @thespeakeasyhotel
Cocktail hour singer - @hannahwegner_music
Kombi - @kombi_kruising
Tan - @rawbeautyskinbrows
Raya + Angie 22.2.25 | “This is a special place, a place where you have brought beautiful living plants, here to establish them, to nurture and care for them, that they may forever surround us with the beauty we now see. And into this place where we stand, you have brought something beautiful — the relationship that is becoming your marriage. Here you are declaring it and pledging it, promising to establish and nurture it.
We are aware of the special beauty between the two of you, just as we are aware of the special beauty of this place.
We are with you now in this appropriate place to celebrate your relationship as it is and as it is yet to be, and in doing so, we ask only that you remember how your life together will have the same seasons and needs as this garden.
There will be growth like Spring and loss like Autumn; there will be giving as the blossoming flower, and rest as the seed beneath the frost. All the seasons will be yours, but remember, too, that gardens are not just happenings. The more wonderful the garden, the more skilled the gardener.
So you will have to care deeply for the life that is yours together, and nurture it. You will have to appreciate your differences and cultivate them. You will have to take care of yourself, if for no other reason than out of love for the other. And you will need the support of each other to reach full growth.
As you caringly chose this place to declare your marriage, so remember its lessons for your life together through the seasons that are yours to share. And may those seasons bring you and yours joy and happiness…”
This reading shared by Raya’s bro says it all! Raya and Angie are two of the warmest most down to earth, gorgeous humans you could ever meet and the abundance of love felt in their garden last weekend is a tribute to them both and the incredible life they have created with all of their people.
Congratulations gorgeous two and thank you ❤️
If this is your vibe get in touch lovelies 🤗.
In short…
Your wedding ceremony does not have to be long to feel connected…something light, enjoyable and engaging is much better than something long winded and full of ‘wedding fluff’ you don’t need or want.
You know the ‘filler’ words or phrases that mean nothing to you and everyone knows is just stuff the celebrant thinks they need to say, but they don’t.
I’m here to make your ceremony creation and those amazing moments on your big day as easy, stress free and fun as I possibly can.
I will hype you up, hitch you, celebrate your uniqueness and love every minute!!!
❤️❤️❤️
Awesome pics courtesy of these legends:
1. @timewithalex.co @serafinoweddings
2. @travisandbennyweddings @woodburn.homestead
3. @travisandbennyweddings @burbrookforest
4. @faithfulraemedia @aldingasecretgarden @venyusecrets
5. @mikehemusphoto @beachroadwines
6. @faithfulraemedia @aldingasecretgarden
7. @mitchaphotography
8. @houseoflove.adl @bloom_winwood
9. @goldlightphotography @paxton.wines
10. @travisandbennyweddings @kuitpo_hall
Their hockey teammates are not only awesome at manoeuvring a hockey ball around but are also not bad at matchmaking as it turns out…
These two will forever be two Sturt Desert ‘peas in a pod’ because these legends made a cheeky suggestion that Raya and Angie would make a great couple after they hauled bricks around in their once very muddy backyard during a working bee.
So they were extra pumped to see them tie the knot yesterday ❤️.
#backyardwedding #adelaidehillswedding #twobridesarebetterthanone
Thank you @loveandlens.creations for making this super cute reel ❤️. Nothing like a foot poppin kiss!!! 😘
The beautiful Bron and Sam married at @woodburn.homestead early Feb 2025 ❤️
@woodburn.homestead @figtreeweddings_ @cindysclassicgourmet @zavestihairandbody @darcy.louise_beauty
If you’re presenting the rings for your beautiful friends or family during their wedding ceremony it’s a great idea to stand facing the guests.
This simple positioning makes this special moment feel extra inclusive because everyone can see their gorgeous smiling face (or maybe they have a giggle at any cheeky comments they might make) and of course it makes for better photos.
I love that something I have been doing instinctively for many years is popping up on my couple’s feeds currently, so I wanted to share it with you all in case you haven’t seen it yet.
❤️ Vic x
Real wedding ‘Aisle Song’ selections 2024 Part 1️⃣! Save this post if you are having trouble picking that super important song for your special day! 🎶
As we know, music is a wonderful way of personalising your ceremony without a whole lot of words, but so many of my couples have trouble choosing the keys songs in the ceremony, especially the all important aisle song(s) because they feel a lot of pressure to pick the perfect one.
So I have gone back through my ceremonies and compiled this list of aisle songs chosen by my real life couples in 2024.
I hope it helps you just a little bit…at the very least I hope it makes the process of picking ceremony music feel a little less daunting and a lot more exciting!
I’ve started with the most popular, but keep swiping for a few options or versions that you might not have thought of yet.
Tag your beautiful friend who is putting together music for their big day and I would also love to know what you chose as your aisle song on your beautiful wedding day?
Let’s make it a nice long list in the comments so it helps out future couples!
❤️
@easyasevents
@unbridely
@abiaweddings
Bron and Sam 8.2.25 | After building a beautiful life and family together with the lights of their lives, their beautiful baby boys… and we can’t forget fur-baby Winston…Bron and Sam decided to get hitched and kick up the heels with their favourites at the beautiful @woodburn.homestead because they felt oh so comfortable on this stunning property.
And they sure made all their loved ones feel super comfy too, with delicious food from @cindysclassicgourmet, beautiful bell tents for everyone to rest their weary heads after an incredible night, a plentiful bar and loads of country hospitality, love and laughter ❤️.
What a day! Congratulations beautiful two!
Their amazing team:
Photographer: @lucy_partington_weddings
Venue: @woodburn.homestead
Styling and coordination: @figtreeweddings_
Content creation: @loveandlens.creations
Makeup: @darcy.louise_beauty
Hair: @zavestihairandbody
Live music: @shaunbrownmusic
Bell tents: @tenteventssa
Georgia + Matt 1.2.25 | A classic ‘city girl’ meets ‘country boy’ love story that started nearly a decade ago when these two found themselves studying physiotherapy at the same uni and they were grouped together for an assignment.
We thank our lucky stars that both their surnames were at the end of alphabet because this footy short and thong wearing Barossa boy and this perfectly styled city girl hit it off instantly once they started chatting.
Matt remembers vividly the moment he first saw Georgia and that feeling of his face turning red, his heart racing and the taps turning on in his arm pits…definitely the most awake he had ever been in a lecture.
They worked out very early on that their banter is absolutely on point, so after that New Years Eve dodgy prawn incident in Cambodia that they have tried desperately to forget they decided they had found a keeper for life…coz there ain’t no coming back from that kind of ‘local experience’.
Matt popped the question on Port Willunga Beach with their mate Stef hiding in the bushes like a stalker to capture the epic ‘yes’ moment on camera.
Obsessed with Georgia and Matt, their story, their people and the stunning day that was their wedding day 💛.
CONGRATULATIONS Legends @gvlah and @matthew_slade 🤍.
Their incredible wedding team:
Venue: @paxton.wines @venyusecrets
Photographer: Alexis- @goldlightphotography
Content Creators: @theweddingcreators_
Styling/ceremony set up: @sashevents
Florals: @hue.floral
Live Ceremony music: @behindtheveilmusic
DJ: @behindtheveilmusic
Lulu’s (Golden Retriever) Carer: @idopaws_
Hair: @jemma_higgins_hair
Make up: @basebeauty_adl
Whooo hooo 🥳🥂! National finalist for Australia’s most prestigious and trusted wedding awards for the 3rd year in a row and I honestly can’t believe it!!!
This recognition reflects four consecutive years of glowing reviews and a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%!
I’m eagerly awaiting the results at the prestigious Gala Dinner on July 29th at Queensland’s @flaxtongardens.
A huge thank you to all my incredible couples—your heartfelt reviews made this possible!💕
Get in here 🤗🤗🤗. Beaming smiles, warm supportive cuddles and loads of congratulations are in store for you after I’ve narrated your wonderful story and hitched you both with a connected and enjoyable ceremony.
I can’t hide my excitement even if I tried…but why would I? You just got married to the love of your life! 🥰
So many beautiful memories were made with Alice and Ed at @mountloftyhouse and they were captured oh so perfectly by the very talented @simonbills 🙏.
Photographer: @simonbills
Venue: @mountloftyestateweddings
Celebrant: @vicky_flanegan_celebrant
Dress Designer: @heracouture
Dress Boutique: @thebridelab
Suit Designer: @canali
Florist: @eastendflowermarket
Make Up Artist: @mco.stylebar
Hair Stylist: @mco.stylebar
Cake Maker: @lyonsdencakes
Wedding Rings: @gerardmccabe
Rental / Decor: @venue.productions
Pet Chaperone: @idopaws_
“Vicky, thank you so much for marrying us! We really feel like you captured our love perfectly and created the most wonderful ceremony. I (bride) was completely dreading the ceremony formalities and speaking in front of everyone, but you made an environment that felt comfortable and I am so thankful for that. We could not be happier with how our wedding went and we owe that to you, so thank you so much for being a big part of us tying the knot! With love The Rosands xx”
Thank you beautiful two! I will pop your gorgeous card on my pinboard!
The first thing I look at every time I walk into my office is my thank you card pinboard and it never fails to give me warm fuzzies as I think about all the amazing heartfelt moments I am lucky enough to be a part of on a regular basis!
It blows my mind every time I receive a thank you card from one of my couples! To think that they have taken the time to include me in their long list of people to thank after this one in a lifetime day.
Maybe I need a bigger board 😂. I do keep meaning to thin out the multiple layers of these beautiful cards but I always find myself rotating them instead as I enjoy looking at them all.
Much love to all the legendary couples that have sent me cards over the years ❤️.
Pics include on the Rosands card were taken by @myoneandonly.weddings at @themanorbasketrange 😍.
“Being authentic will radiate more pure energy than trying to be an ideal you” -Christina Lonsdale
Mr and Mrs McLeod shared many authentic sweet moments during their beautiful day at @longviewweddings . All captured perfectly by the awesome @mitchaphotography ❤️
Suppliers
Photo & Video : @mitchaphotography
Venue : @longviewweddings
Celebrant : @vicky_flanegan_celebrant
Dog sitting: @adelaidedogco
Hair- Abi Pegararo @shaw.thecuttery
Makeup: @Ashleyrenee.mua
Suits: @ydaustralia
Wedding dress @madewithlovebridal
Florist: Ali @heylittlebudflorist
Bray and Michaela approached their wedding planning with an incredibly inclusive mindset and a great deal of attention to detail…11 years together gives you plenty of time to think about your dream day!
And it was spectacular! 🥳
Beautiful details to note…
• Their highly inclusive seperate entrances with a mixed wedding party and ALL of their parents by their sides (not many of us have only two parental figures in our lives so this was a wonderful inclusion). Keep your eye out for a seperate post in this.
• Their vows were stunning and complimented each others perfectly because these two can read one another’s minds well.
• The bride’s mum organised a surprise ‘Guard of Honour’ but with a twist. Michaela is a die hard Calisthenics girl, so bejewelled calli clubs were used instead of swords of course.
• The table numbers were actually the years they have been together with a picture of the two of them from each year.
• All of their siblings were a part of their mixed entourage.
And so many more gorgeous unforgettable moments shared and captured perfectly by the always awesome @timewithalex.co ❤️
Congratulations and thank you @michaeladixon__ and @braydendixon__ xx
Cake Maker: @quintessentialcakes
Caterer: @serafinowines
Celebrant: @vicky_flanegan_celebrant
Dress Boutique: @luvbridal
Dress Designer: @sereneamebridal
Engagement Ring: @melaniecaseyjewelry
Hair Stylist: @blushing.bridal.hair
Make Up Artist: @makeup.by.rachael.sykes
Photobooth: @saboutiquephotobooths
Photographer: @timewithalex.co
Suit Designer: @politixmenswear
Venue: @serafinowines
Videographer: @timewithalex.co
Wedding Rings: @melaniecaseyjewelry
Lighting: @venue.productions
Bridal Party Dresses: @azazieofficial
Bridal Party Suits: @jennyandgerrys
