{"id":823578,"date":"2024-07-15T01:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=823578"},"modified":"2024-07-01T05:47:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T10:47:13","slug":"this-wool-mill-wedding-was-the-definition-of-a-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-wool-mill-wedding-was-the-definition-of-a-party\/","title":{"rendered":"This Wool Mill Wedding Was the Definition of a Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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From the start, Jaimi and Mizz wanted their fun-loving spirits to shine in every detail of their big day, and they certainly succeeded! With a blank canvas <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a>, a bold <\/span>color palette<\/span><\/a>, and unique <\/span>decor<\/span><\/a>, their <\/span>Wool Mill<\/span><\/a> wedding was the perfect definition of a party. Complete with personal touches, witty humor, and laughter echoing in every corner. The day that radiated joy and creativity, reflecting their love and shared sense of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

They aimed to create distinct atmospheres within a single venue. For the <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a>, a soft, romantic feel prevailed with whites and pastel tones, drawing attention to a lilac <\/span>backdrop<\/span><\/a> adorned with flowers and floor candles. Despite the romantic theme, white streamers above and mirrored balls along the aisle added a touch of disco flair. The <\/span>reception<\/span><\/a>, in contrast, embraced boldness with vibrant pops of orange. These colors extended to the <\/span>tables<\/span><\/a>, where alternating orange and lilac personalized menus and napkins complemented tall, tapered candles and vivid floral arrangements, all set against crisp white tablecloths. The highlight was the striking orange, lilac, and silver streamer <\/span>installation<\/span><\/a>, serving as a captivating focal point.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re up for getting <\/span>inspired<\/span><\/a> to make your celebration extra fun and personal, you’re in luck! Check out all the amazing details expertly captured by Junebug vendor <\/span>The Lavender Haze<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Jaimi and Mizz<\/span><\/p>\n

The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Wool Mill<\/span><\/a>, Melbourne, Victoria, Austrailia<\/p>\n

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Crafting Two Distinct Wedding Scenes in One Venue<\/span><\/h2>\n

We wanted to create two separate atmospheres within one location—soft romance for our ceremony and a bold, bright party reception. The <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a> was to be romantic, with love as the focus, using whites and pastel tones of our <\/span>color scheme<\/span><\/a>. The attention was drawn to the front with a lilac backdrop, surrounded by flowers and candles on the floor. While romance was the aim, we still wanted this to tie in with the reception and give guests a taste of what would come. We included white <\/span>Bangin Hangins<\/span><\/a>, disco balls on alternating aisles, and silver confetti cannons, which signified the end of formalities and led us right into the party. The ceremony highlighted our formal commitment to each other through our love story and <\/span>personalized vows<\/span><\/a> while still keeping our loved ones laughing and capturing our fun, easy-going personalities.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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How They Created a Ceremony That Perfectly Captured Who They Are as a Couple<\/span><\/h2>\n

Aside from throwing one hell of an epic party and dancing all night with all our favorite people in one room, the other highlight must be our ceremony. Looking back, we agree that this perfectly captured who we are as a couple. We introduced our bridal party, explaining why they were important to us and including <\/span>light-hearted jokes<\/span><\/a> at their expense. We wrote our <\/span>vows<\/span><\/a> individually; however, by a strange twist of fate, we both expressed our dreams of having children who grow up to be either AFL or Matilda players and that no matter what, the ultimate goal was to grow old and happy together. We agreed to include four promises to each other, two serious and two funny. They had the room laughing and crying precisely as we had hoped—romance with a side of fun.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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A Bold Wool Mill Wedding Reception Full of Meaning and Nods to Their Relationship<\/span><\/h2>\n

We always knew we wanted to use the color orange, as this represented our football team where we first met. We found inspirational looks online and loved how lilac perfectly complemented this. The reception space’s key feature and focal point was our bold Bangin Hangins in orange, lilac, and silver. These colors flowed to our tables using alternating orange and lilac personalized menus and napkins, tall, tapered candles, and bright <\/span>floral arrangements<\/span><\/a>, which all popped on our white tablecloths. The romance was still brought into this space using a sky of fairy lights. Our <\/span>signage<\/span><\/a> and stationary included puns and jokes to keep it light-hearted and personal, adding to the party atmosphere. The <\/span>Baker Boys<\/span><\/a> band started early and played all night to ensure guests left with sore feet to go with their even sorer heads (courtesy of our one non-negotiable open bar and cocktails).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Simplifying their Wool Mill Wedding Planning Process by Choosing a Venue with a Wedding Planner<\/span><\/h2>\n

We chose a <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> that included a <\/span>wedding planner<\/span><\/a>, which was invaluable for those who lacked artistic flare and time. We knew we didn’t have the time to commit to hours of research and lacked creativity and vision. We recommend using <\/span>Pinterest<\/span><\/a> boards to capture the overall vibe and then creating <\/span>mood boards<\/span><\/a> to tie it together. We also highly recommend asking an artistic friend who loves weddings to bounce ideas off and review all the nitty-gritty, aka floor plans, stationary, etc. We are proud that we pulled off a wedding that was authentically us. We loved the attention to detail, the use of puns, the personalization of menus, and how everyone had a great time. Hearing that people loved our wedding as much as we did means the world to us.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Prioritizing Food and Drinks to Keep Spirits High from Start to Finish at Their Wool Mill Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n

We ultimately wanted everyone to have a fantastic time, with two of our biggest “must haves” being plenty of food and various drinks. We added extra <\/span>canapes<\/span><\/a> and late-night snacks to ensure no one left hungry. We also opted for shared plates, as we had experienced at other weddings. This was the best way to ensure people had enough large portions to suit them. We also felt that spirits and <\/span>cocktails<\/span><\/a> were essential for our loved ones. We opted to extend the hours for our drinks package so that drinks flowed from when our guests arrived to when they left. Luckily, we both ended up being late (stupid Melbourne traffic), but our guests were sufficiently hydrated when we arrived. For the dancefloor, our ‘must have’ was <\/span>The Baker Boys<\/span><\/a>. We requested fan-favorite songs, and they delivered the <\/span>ultimate party playlist<\/span><\/a> that even included a roaming <\/span>saxophone soloist<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Choosing a Blank Canvas Venue to Bring Their Vision to Life<\/span><\/h2>\n

We chose <\/span>The Wool Mill<\/span><\/a> as it was the perfect <\/span>blank canvas<\/span><\/a> for us to create something bold and fun. We loved the idea of having our ceremony and reception at one location, but we still wanted to have two distinct spaces. The Wool Mill was perfect for this, with the ceremony and cocktail hour held upstairs before the big reveal at the party, where guests headed downstairs. We also loved that the venue included the wedding planning team from <\/span>The Goodsmiths<\/span><\/a>, who were able to coordinate all aspects of the day, including catering, styling, and even throwing confetti to ensure we had the perfect photos. We absolutely could not have pulled it off without them.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Personalized Wedding Favors that Double as Decor<\/span><\/h2>\n

We didn’t do wedding favors as such. However, we gave each guest a pair of purple love heart sunglasses, which we used as part of our table decorations. We encouraged our guests to wear these throughout the night, and they have become a feature in many of our photos. We also used <\/span>GuestPix<\/span><\/a>, which allows guests to upload their pictures to our gallery. We paused momentarily during the night and asked our guests to take selfies in their sunnies and upload them. The coffee table book we have made with those photos is truly amazing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Choreographing Their Wedding Dance Through TikTok and a Meaningful Song Choice<\/span><\/h2>\n

We looked at having dance lessons due to Jaimi’s two left feet. Upon review of the prices, we hit <\/span>TikTok<\/span><\/a> and choreographed our own dance. While unsure if it was good, our guests were shocked at our moves, and we laughed silly while practicing in the kitchen. We also absolutely love the photos. We chose our song “I Can’t Help” by our favorite artist, G Flip. The original song was also Jaimi’s parents’ <\/span>first dance song<\/span><\/a>. We kept this a secret, and they loved it.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Photography – Lavender Haze<\/span><\/a>
\nEvent Planning + Invitation Design – The Goodsmiths<\/a>
\nVenue – Wool Mill<\/span><\/a>
\nFloral Design – Anatomy of Flowers<\/a>
\nCatering – Refresh Hospitality<\/a>
\nCake – Torte By Mirjana<\/a>
\nOfficiant – Precious Celebrations<\/a>
\nLive Music – The Baker Boys Band<\/a>
\nVideography – Dusc Studio<\/a>
\nMakeup Artist – Makeup by Lorie<\/a>
\nHair Styling – Renee Presti<\/a>
\nWedding Dresses – Kyha<\/a>
\nAccessories – Amelie George<\/a> + Finnerings<\/a>
\nWedding Party Apparel – Aje.<\/a> + Pilgrim Clothing<\/a> + Kookaï<\/a> + Bec+Bridge<\/a>
\nRings – Charles Rose<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Congratulations to Jaimi and Mizz on their <\/span>Wool Mill<\/span><\/a> wedding, which was the definition of a party! A big thank you to Junebug vendor the <\/span>Lavender Haze<\/span><\/a> for capturing all the unforgettable details and inspiring couples about to tie the knot. Head over to their <\/span>profile<\/span><\/a> to see more unique celebrations in our <\/span>directory of the world’s best wedding photographers<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning your wedding is your chance to highlight your one-of-a-kind personalities. Whether you’re drawn to a non-traditional venue or looking to modernize classic wedding customs, embrace the opportunity to create a celebration that reflects the uniqueness of your love story. The secret to bringing it all together flawlessly? Surround yourself with visionary pros. Discover your dream team with our <\/span>curated selection of the world’s top wedding vendors<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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