Jade and James were the second lucky competition winners of our free elopement giveaway. And despite the weather causing us to pull together and relocate to a dryer location for the ceremony, as a team we managed to deliver a gorgeous little micro wedding with a beautiful forest feel and portraits. A secret wedding day that was full of love and tears.
Kate and Jai were one of our lucky elopement competition winners, and we felt just as lucky to be a part of such a special elopement for two lovely people. With Adixions, The Barossa Style Bar and The Queens Quarters all on board (as our new elopement partners) the elopement was nothing short of perfect.
Samantha and Jayden had a perfect wintery elopement at Mount Lofty House. With stunning views, warm fires and loving company. Their day was simple, relaxed and fun with a big focus on celebrating with family, and of course, enjoying a delicious meal to follow. Following their gorgeous elopement and family photos in sprinkles of rain around the grounds we headed to the Summit. A special place for Jayden and Sam to finish their wedding day portraits.
Carol and Chris had a beautiful little elopement with just loving family members at their side at the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Park. It was a small, personal and happy-go-lucky affair, with all of their children together for the first time in a small while. Which made it extra special.
Who says private home weddings can't be completely elegant, chic and classy? Because this little wedding was one that dripped with beautiful elegance and character. Set in a perfect private home full to bursting with love, style, good food, beautiful little girls, and the most gorgeous wedding details. Lani and Matt did their wedding day their way, nothing overly formal or fussy. Just beautiful, quality and real. Kate and I were both thrilled to be a part of their day.
Bonny Berg Bed and Breakfast is one of Kate and my favourite elopement/micro wedding venues in Adelaide. A gorgeous setting with the warmest hospitality and a lovely setting for Kayla & Tom's Micro Wedding. With just their nearest and dearest in attendance, they married with an intimate ceremony beneath beautiful green trees. Followed by celebrations and beautiful portraits around the rustic grounds.
Sofia & Andrew's elopement in South Australia was the perfect example of a perfect McLaren Vale elopement. From the forests of Kuitpo, through to the beaches of Port Willunga and one of our favourite McLaren Vale Wineries. It showed some of the best that McLaren Vale has to offer; of forest, sea and vines…
his beautiful little elopement was all about Cara, Alec and their beautiful little family. The day was for and about them and their love, celebrating becoming husband and wife…
This was a beautiful and real elopement in the stunning Coonawarra, South Australia. With only Tessa, Guy and their gorgeous fur friend Banjo, they married with out any fuss or fancy at Bellwether Wines. Their day was relaxed and personal…
Mario & Kathi came all the way from Austria for their beautiful elopement at Semaphore Beach in Adelaide. They both love the beach, and so it was very special for them to be able to celebrate their love and elope on one of South Australia's beautiful beaches. It was such a hot Summer's day too! Well into the 40s under the strong Aussie sun, but still so beautiful. Followed by portraits on the beach and under the jetty. With celebrations, drinks and good food overlooking the waves to follow.
What is a wedding day all about? For us it's about love, family, celebrating your future, and endless smiles. Which is exactly what Geri & Daniel's little wedding at Mount Lofty House was full of. It didn't matter that their day was an elopement with family, they still included all of the beautiful wedding elements that they wanted to. Getting ready photos, a gorgeous bouquet, a yummy Heidelberg cake, family photos, and a small lunch to celebrate. All at the beautiful location of Mount Lofty House, overlooking a stunning view and rolling hills. It was the perfect day.
Stephen & Megan's wedding day was the perfect example of a beautiful micro wedding. An intimate wedding all about Stephen and Megan, surrounded by some of the closest people in their lives. A relaxed and fun day, with no focus on the traditions or social expectations, just the beautiful moments that naturally unfolded as they became husband and wife.
Just because you’re having an elopement or micro wedding and want to save some money, doesn’t mean you have to forgo a beautiful wedding dress. If using your mums gown or an old favourite doesn’t appeal to you, why not check out some of my favourite dresses below? All under $1,000! With some runners up coming in from only $80! Whaaaaat?? If you think outside the box and get a boutique, off the rack dress, you can find something gorgeous and low-key for your relaxed wedding day.
This was one of those beautiful little elopements where everything felt as though it came together perfectly. And proof that despite the weather, your day can still be every beautiful thing it needs to be. Liz and Dean eloped at the gorgeous Bonney Berg Bed and Breakfast in the Adelaide Hills at Cromer, near Birdwood. Their beautiful host Bron made sure everything ran perfectly, witnessing their wedding, providing delicious meals and such a beautifully welcoming environment with access to their stunning property and grounds. She also let us borrow her floral arrangements to create a lovely, loose and rustic bouquet. I still cannot believe that the flower is a cabbage! How very cool.
When it comes to wedding planning there are really no rules (well, except the legals, you want to be legally married!), but there is a lot of pressure on couples to get it ‘right’. Here are some of the myths of weddings and wedding planning that you can feel free to ignore if you want to!...
Megan & Andrew's elopement on Friday was a beautiful and special day. We were a little worried about the weather, keeping a back up plan ready to go just in case. But in the end, the weather was incredibly beautiful. The big Morton Bay Fig trees held special meaning for Megan & Andrew, and also provided the perfect backdrop for the wedding. I love how their huge branches and roots enveloped the ceremony in a sweeping embrace. It did rain a little bit, but it was also sunny. This is a magical combination. Guests and family cuddled together under umbrellas as a light shower sprinkled down during the reception, the droplets glowing in the sun.
You’re engaged! Time to start wedding planning, and the first job… picking the date!
There are a number of considerations to make when choosing your wedding date, and one of them is the wedding seasons.
This was a special elopement for sister business Our Wild Love Elopements. It reflected everything we want our elopements to be; relaxed, intimate and all about the love. Charlotte and Edward couldn't wait to be married, and so with just over one month, and with the help of friends and family they put together the most perfect little elopement. The arbour, table settings, flowers and Heidelberg cake all looked both beautiful and delicious!
Putting together your wedding guest list isn’t quite as exciting as choosing your wedding gown, or menu and cake tastings, but it is a job that must be done! Sometimes it isn’t easy, with venue or budget restrictions that mean you can’t invite every person you love, or who expects to be invited.
What a gorgeous thing an elopement is! A small and perfectly intimate wedding ceremony that allows you to marry the love of your life with only your closest family and/or friends by your side. Ellen & Dylan pulled off the perfect elopement, and with a backyard party to follow the next day, they did not miss out on a thing!
