Hayley and Tom, like many of the couples during this interesting year, had to rethink their wedding plans after COVID lockdown measures were announced. They went from a big Hunter Valley wedding to a more smaller wedding closer to home. After months of uncertainty, the situation improved in Canberra, and everything just fell into place perfect for their wedding day. They said that they actually preferred the intimacy of a smaller wedding.

Celebrant // Mel Thompson

Ceremony // James Avery Gardens, Nishi

Reception // Parlour Room

Makeup // Steph Church Makeup

Hair // Rachel Kate Hair

Flowers // Moxom and Whitney

Dress // Lola Varma from Mrs Fray

Accessories // Veil by Prea James, Earrings from Brie Leon, all from Mrs Fray

Flowers // Moxom and Whitney

They were surrounded by some of their nearest and dearest, with others that were unable to attend in person watching through Zoom.

Tara and David met a church a few years back. David told me the story of how he noticed that Tara was well equipped with a good range of tools in the back of her car when she gave him a lift, and from then he knew she was right for him.

The whole day was beautiful. David and his furry groomsman Norman waited patiently in a spot at the Cork Forest for Tara to meet them for their First Look- I’m not sure who was more excited- Norman or David!

The rest of the day looked like this …

I was part of a collaboration between some incredible Canberran wedding vendors for a shoot to feature in Hooray magazine. The concept was to bring to life the free spirited bohemian bride that embodied the Wiluna Studio aesthetic, with wedding day styling inspiration shot in the Wiluna studio space, and the ‘day after’ story shot in the Naked Cubby ( see the next blog post for the images!). Earthy toned fresh and dried florals feature in the ceremony and reception styling, as well as a gorgeous bouquet and floral hat!

The talented (mostly) Canberra based vendors that formed this team included : Larissa from Wiluna Studio, Kate Anderson from Kate Lily Dressing Hair, Jessica Peris from The Beautique by Jessica Peris, Brow Lab, The Paper Botanist, Mrs Fray, The Naked Cubby, and our real life couple Linlin and Ben. Full credits and links to vendor websites at the bottom of the post.

Ceremony // St. Christopher’s Cathedral Canberra

Reception // Gorman House Canberra

Makeup // Amy Capeda

Hair // Kate Lily Dressing Hair

Dress // Grace Loves Lace

Flowers // Jamison Flowers

Cake // La Ombre Creations

Styling // Wren and Rabbit

Catering // Mr Papa’s