by riley | Jan 6, 2021 | Wedding
With the idea of an inviting rustic wedding with greenery and natural light in mind, Daisy and Kim knew when they came across Stones of the Yarra Valley their dream was about to come true. With the help of planner I Do Planning, the vineyard was transformed into an elegant yet simple space–with an abundance of greens and white roses arranged by Sassafras Wedding, grand chandeliers that lit the reception space, and sleek wood-like charger plates that tied in the rustic theme.
While the decor looks as if it belongs out of a magazine, the highlight of the wedding has to be the small details and surprises. From a surprise piano first look to a musical number performed by the groom, the couple paid close attention to making the wedding unique to them.
Oh, and did we mention there were three wedding dresses, a vintage car ride, and a sparkler exit? That’s right, their “I do’s” had it all. So keep scrolling to see the details of the day, all captured beautifully by Junebug member Salt Atelier.
The Couple:
Daisy and Kim
The Wedding:
Stones of the Yarra Valley, Melbourne, Australia
A Musical Surprise For The Groom
Daisy prepared a surprise piano performance during the first look in the afternoon. I was blindfolded when I walked into the venue, and to my surprise, piano music started playing gently. It was such a romantic moment when I saw my bride-to-be in a beautiful wedding gown playing Canon D. I got a little speechless but was very touched as it was the first time I had seen her playing the piano–especially because she always says she had forgotten how to play. Little did I know that behind the scenes, she spent months taking refresher classes to practice. She always said she was going to yoga classes!
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Why Stones of the Yarra Valley
We always dreamed of getting married in a vineyard. Coupled with the relaxed lifestyle in Australia, the incredible scenery, and awesome fresh seafood, we felt it was the perfect decision to host the wedding in Australia. Stones of Yarra Valley has a unique tone to its design. Unlike other venues that feel more formal, it feels more like “home” in a way–creating an authentic touch. The antique design of chairs, tables, ceiling, etc., all matched with our theme of warm and welcoming.
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Another Musical Surprise For The Bride
I also prepared a little surprise in the evening. During the speeches, I went on stage with a guitar player and started singing a song. Daisy had no idea it was coming. It was totally unexpected and took a lot of courage for me to do this. I’d never done anything like that before and was worried about forgetting the lyrics or sounding out of tune. The song I performed is Daisy’s favorite song that she had briefly mentioned a few years back. She had tears streaming down her face the minute the song started.
Congratulations again to Daisy and Kim on their stunning modern wedding at Stones of the Yarra Valley. Big thank you to Junebug member Salt Atelier for sharing their special day with us. To see more of their work, check out their profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world!
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by brooke | Sep 3, 2020 | Wedding
Esra and Talha researched every wedding venue in NSW before finding Ravensthorpe, which was everything they dreamt of and more for their intimate Turkish wedding! This couple effortlessly pulls off those classic, cool vibes we all love so much. Just take a look at the bride’s Steven Khalil gown and you’ll see what we’re talking about! Super cool fact: the sleeves were inspired by the bride in the Guns N’ Roses song, November Rain. And the beauty doesn’t stop there! We can’t wait for you to swoon over this couple’s sweet ceremony and perfectly elegant reception decor. If you love all things romantic, you will love these photos The Salt Studio captured of this most perfect day!
The Couple:
Esra & Talha
The Wedding:
Ravensthorpe, Wollongong, NSW
From very early on Talha and I knew that we wanted the style of our wedding to be romantic, classic and European-inspired. My wedding dress and venue were definitely the driving factors for other design elements of our wedding. We had gorgeous silk drapery, delicate garden blooms and vintage stone urns. We wanted an overall atmosphere that exuded romance and intimacy. I created a vision board as the first step of our planning process which helped ensure that all future design choices fit perfectly with the overall feel we were after. Our florist/stylist also created an extensive design brief for us which really brought everything to life!
There are no words to describe our photography and videography team ’The Salt Studio.’ They captured our love, the day and the atmosphere magically. Their sheer dedication to us, our happiness and the smooth running of the day is second to none. I think the best type of photographers are the ones that you know are there but still give you space to enjoy your day, they don’t enforce a staged photoshoot and just capture your day as it unfolds. The Salt Studio did just that. We knew their photography style suited our vision and we cannot recommend them enough.
My dress will forever be one of my favourite aspects of our whole wedding. I was never the little girl who dreamed of wearing a wedding dress, but I definitely became the adult who now wants to wear it everyday! I always wanted something timeless and simple. My heart resonated with an all satin gown with puffy sleeves. When I showed Steven Khalil he LOVED the idea and creatively transformed my initial vision of the sleeves into one that was inspired by the bride in the Guns N’ Roses song- November Rain. The most magical part was that we got married in November and it did rain on our wedding day! I had a 3 metre train and paired it with a simple veil so it would not take away from the beauty of the gown. Oh and I had pockets in my dress too- probably the best part!
Undoubtedly the most memorable part of the day was walking down the isle with my dad to my husband. I vividly remember reading our vows to each other in the rain, the smell of the blooming jasmine in the garden, holding each other’s hands and the intensely beautiful emotions that were felt during our ceremony. It was as if time stopped and nothing else in the world mattered except for both of us.
The most important aspect for us was to have an intimate wedding. Intimacy and Turkish Traditions do not generally go together, but we made it work (after some extensive debating with family). We didn’t stray from this decision and had less than 150 people, a record low for Turkish people. Six months later, our guests (and even family members who were initially complaining) still tell us how much they loved our wedding and the intimate atmosphere it had. We were able to spend time with every single one of our guests on the night and it really did feel like a big, beautiful family gathering.
My friends can confirm that I had thoroughly researched every single wedding venue in NSW(this is not an exaggeration) before deciding on ‘Ravensthorpe.’ We always knew that we wanted to be married on a vintage estate with beautiful gardens and an outdoor dance floor. Ravensthorpe fit perfectly with our vision, with its history dating back to 1893, a heritage rotunda and 3 acres of whimsical gardens. We loved that the venue only hosted one wedding per day which made it exclusive for ourselves and our guests. The owners, Jim and Deborah went above and beyond to cater for our requests. The layout of Ravensthorpe accommodated for a beautiful flow of events, our outdoor ceremony and games, transition to canapés, dinner and indoor and outdoor dancing!
Congratulations, Esra and Talha, and many thanks to Junebug member The Salt Studio for sharing their day with us! For more of The Salt Studio’s work, be sure to visit their page in our directory of the world’s best wedding photographers.
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