If you’re in need of some refreshing couple portrait inspiration, then this gorgeous shoot at Hills and Dales Estate is for you! Vic Bonvicini Photography captured real couple Lauren and Caleb’s session at this stunning Georgia estate’s beautiful greenhouse and breathtaking gardens. We can’t get enough of the organic florals done by Maria Schendzelos Design, and we think that Lauren’s halter gown from Adorn Bridal is the perfect balance of timeless and modern!
Vintage books and suitcases, rustic glam décor, and handmade wooden details are just a few of the elements that make this Melross Farm incredibly special! Beck and Tim DIYed as much of their Australian wedding as possible, including their fabulous invitations and reception styles. We love how Tim crafted his and his groomsmen’s wooden bowties, and we think Beck’s gold sequined gown from L’Elegante adds a fab Art Deco touch to her bridal look! Zoe Morley Photography captured the couple’s day beautifully, including some really fabulous after-dark couple portraits.
We originally had booked another venue in the Southern Highlands after looking around at a few, about 6 months out from the wedding date there were some questions raised by council and a number of news articles about whether that venue had the necessary approvals to operate as a function centre. We made a call to book elsewhere, and were incredibly lucky that Melross Farm happened to have the date available as someone had to move their date to the following weekend. Melross Farm we hadn’t looked at originally, as their Barn was newly operational.
I guess it would be a rustic theme, but we kind of just pulled elements that we really loved together – we used a lot of wood elements, as Tim likes to build things out of wood, the flowers were a definite as we love the Australian bush. We just really wanted beautiful romantic details in a relaxed setting, things that would make people smile when they saw it.
I wish I could wear that dress everyday. So my Mum and I had made some appointments to try on dresses, and we thought we had found one when we went into a dressmaker’s shop to ask about them making a dress for Mum for the day. On a mannequin in the store was a variation of my dress, with that beautiful gold sequinned fabric, I eyed it off until mum realised and then told me to try it on – she cried (which she hadn’t done at any of the traditional dresses) and we were both totally hooked. Plus Marie from L’Elegante is the sweetest person ever and made alterations to the design to specifically suit my body – way better than any off the rack dress given I have curves that needed showing off!
The table arrangements were a result of scouring ebay, gumtree, markets, friends and family for old books and old silverware, and we then bought market flowers and a whole bunch of family and friends helped us do the arrangements. (even the wooden rounds on the tables which Tim had chainsawed, milled and treated). The glass lights were strung up around the venue by the Groom and my bridesmaid.
The invites we made ourselves, the table runners and table decorations we made/sources ourselves, marquee letters, the wedding arbour tim made and decorated, flower arrangements, wedding favours, etc – I think our mums thought we were totally crazy and had taken on too much but it we pulled it all off which i think even surprised us!
Besides you and your new spouse, of course, your wedding cake is the showstopper of your reception! Wedding cake trends come and go, but a sprinkle of fresh florals will always be our favorite way to dress up the sweetest part of your dessert table. Whether your cake is one or six tiers, iced with white frosting or totally naked, flowers are the perfect way to take it to the next level. These floral-adorned cakes are sure to prove that getting your florist and cake maker to team up is one seriously amazing marriage!
Small Cakes with Bold Blooms
Whether you’re sharing a tiny cake for your elopement or intimate affair, or you decide on a small cake to accompany an array of alternative desserts, your little wedding cake shouldn’t hide in the shadows! With the addition of gorgeous florals, these small cakes come with a big punch.
What these cakes lack in icing, they sure make up for in flowers! A beautiful wedding cake doesn’t have to mean layers of frosting or fondant. Especially for forest, rustic, and whimsical weddings, a naked or partially-iced cake fits the nontraditional atmosphere while fresh flowers add a natural flair!
photo by Matthew Moore Photography, cake by Barr Mansion, floral design by STEMS; see more from this wedding here!
Nothing says wedding cake like tiers of white icing! For your classic celebration, add a layer of elegant visual interest to your traditional cake with a few gorgeous white blooms. Ask your florist for their favorite flowers in white and watch your cake go from so-so to sophisticated!
Like any other area of your wedding décor, floral design is a great way to infuse your personality into your wedding. A great florist can help you create a cohesive color and texture story throughout your day, from your bouquet to your centerpieces, to your wedding cake!
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