Stunning day for Liam + Kirstie (#theduffs)

Amazing line up of Riverina vendors:
Venue:  Brucedale Estate
Celebrant:  Weddings By Lauren
Flowers: Little Triffids Flowers
Hair (girls): Christopher Byrne
Cake: Harans Patisserie Wagga
Barber: Jason Lagaali
Makeup: Embellish Skin & Body
Dress: Marquise Bridal / Soho Bride

Enjoy!
x, Sarah.

This one is extra special.  Katherine and Luke have been together for over ten years; they have a gorgeous family of boys, and are expecting another little bundle later this year.  Everything about their wedding day was sentimental and well thought out.  Katherine wore her Mothers 35 year old (stunning) wedding dress.  They sourced old wooden chairs from tips and garage sales and spray painted them for the ceremony, Katherine scouted local Op Shops to buy crocheted blankets for guests at the reception, family and friends helped cook a big BBQ at the reception, about twenty Aunties made salads for their guests, and they treated everyone at the reception with boutique beers from Tumut Brewery Company – which I highly recommend!  An old friend conducted their ceremony, and the speeches were genuine and emotional.  I felt so incredibly privileged to have been asked to capture their day.  They chose a stunning location for their photos - at the base of Mudjarn Mountain, a sacred Aboriginal Mountain for Wiradijuri people - and we had about 20 minutes in total to make some magic.  Thank you so much for having me along Katherine + Luke, I loved it all. x


Vendor Details:
Celebrant: Jon Owen
Flowers: Coach house Flowers Tumut
Cake: TJ Harris Cake Parlour , Tumut
Hair: Bliss Hair Studio Tumut
Make up: Kiarna Smith
Boys Clothes: MolliandBean (Etsy)
Boutique Beer Caravan: Tumut River Brewing Co

Wow. Sally + Burgo's day was incredible.  The organisation, planning and man power that goes into pulling off a DIY wedding at your property is so admirable.  This pair had so much support from their closest friends, neighbours and family, and the day was truly wonderful - albeit extremely windy.  Sally made her own cake, the boys put up all of the hay bails, her family helped set up the morning of the wedding as the night before was too windy, the drink-bars were made by Burgo, guests travelled interstate, and overseas, Sally wore her boots, and Burgo changed from a black suit jacket to an awesome white one for the reception.  I adored capturing all of these beautiful moments for them + sharing in such a special wedding day.

Dress: Maggie Sottero
Shoes: Twisted X Boots (from Kevin Deep Clothing and Footwear)
Suit: Essentially Suited Menswear, Wagga Wagga
Flowers: Native Botanical, Young
Hair: La Faye, Cootamundra
Makeup: Kylie Bell-Bowditch
Rings: Kristopher Graydon Jewellers, Wagga
Band: Brad Cox Music
Catering: Michelle Seymore Catering
Celebrant: Annie Scott, Marry Me Annie

I love this pair!  They got together while in Uni + have had the most wonderful adventures; travelling, living overseas, graduating, careers, and loving each other more than anything else.  We spent Sunday afternoon together - documenting their pregnancy + this incredibly special time in their lives - we hung out at their house with their gorgeous fur baby 'Inca', and then went to The Watagan Mountains.  I feel so privileged to have spent this time with them.  So much love Santoso's. xx

This gorgeous couple sure know how to love, and throw a party.  Surrounded by their families and friends, on a beautiful 35' December day, Dan + Kristy laughed, cried and danced together.  Special shout-out to the boys at LPS, it was an absolute pleasure working with you both + I love your work.  This was an incredible Wagga Wedding with vendors including The Houston, Magpies Nest , and amazing entertainment all the way from Sydney - Salsa Kingz of Sydney had everyone shakin' their hips.

Cake: Heartfelt Delicacies
Dress: Brides of Sydney - Designer: Allure
Suit:
Bridesmaid Dresses: For her and him
Flowers: Scooter Flowers
Entertainment: Salsa Kingz of Sydney
Succulents / Arbour / Bonbonier - Kristy's Mum, Dianne Campbell
Hair: Irvin Day
Makeup: Khiara Butcher
Ceremony: St Luke's
Reception: Magpies Nest
Shoes Gents: Florsheim
Shoes Bride: Shoes of Prey - Rachel Simpson
Accommodation (Bride getting ready): The Houston
Cars: Old School Wedding Cars

I caught up with Ellie in October, I had 7 month old Louie with me + we met at her parents home; the house she grew up in.  Her Mum had made morning tea, and they fussed over Louie and I like we were part of their family.  We chatted about her + Cossie's plans for their wedding, her parents showed me their wedding album; Louie loved the attention, and I felt like an old friend.  They are warm, genuine people, and I could tell the wedding was going to be very special.
Ellie explained to me that she had been like Katherine Heigl in the movie 27 Dresses - she'd been Bridesmaid (more than) a few times.  Which worked in her favour as she knew exactly what she did, and didn't want when it came to her wedding.  She wanted the day to be a huge celebration, which her + Cossie got to enjoy together.  They didn't want to spend the afternoon away from their family and friends taking photos, they wanted to chill and have a drink with them. This was really important.  Cossie is from Warren - inland Australian countryside, and they wanted their photos to reflect their love of our Country.

The Church they were married in, was the same Church Ellie's parents were married in.  There were many laughs shared all throughout their perfect Summer Wedding Day, and it was an absolute delight to share in it all and document it for them.

VENDOR DETAILS:
Flowers: Coach House Flowers Tumut
Hair: Bloss + Murphy Hair Boutique
Makeup: Jeanlouise Essential Beauty Tumut
Dress: Abbey Bridal - Sydney, Designer: Maggie Sottero
Music: Jess Crossman, Tumut
Rings: Harlequin Jewellers
Cake: Carnival Cakes, Tumut
Marquee: Moggas Marquee and Party Hire
Page Boys + Flower Girls: Little Tooks + Etsy
Suits: Blowes Clothing, Orange
Ceremony Location: St Pauls Anglican Church, Adelong
Reception Location: Tumut Racecourse
Caterers: Michele Seymour Catering

The most beautiful afternoon spent with two sisters, their dad, and their families..