Spring garden wedding at Cherbon Waters, Burbank
When I’m packing up my paperwork after delivering a wedding ceremony, the greatest compliment is for the guests to come over and tell me that the ceremony was “so them”, indicating that the ceremony perfectly reflected the newlywed couple.
Jess knew from the moment they were pulled over by the police in Luke’s hoon car on their first date that life with Luke would be a wild ride. Who would have guessed that opposites attract, with Jess enjoying breakfast dates, crafts and spreadsheets, and Luke being drawn to bikes, boats, and abseiling. Jess lives life on the edge as Luke insists on driving another 20km with the fuel light on, but at the end of the day, they love coming home to each other.
The brief for their wedding ceremony was “goofy, genuine, and relaxed”. I asked them what they didn’t like, and Jess replied with “mushrooms”. This wasn’t what I had in mind when asking the question, but gave me an idea of the quirky couple sitting in front of me. With a few emails flying back and forth, I pieced together a ceremony which delivered just the right amount of gasps, laughter, and happy tears.
A rehearsal at the wedding gardens helped to alleviate those last minute nerves, and Jess and her bridesmaids left the rehearsal feeling confident and excited.
Their wedding day was a gorgeous spring afternoon, and the gardens at Cherbon Waters were looking immaculate. Horses in the nearby paddocks grazed the lush grass as the wedding guests started to arrive and make their way to the ceremony lawn. The suit colour was a surprise for Jess, and the fellers turned up in emerald green suits which were surprisingly dapper. The bridesmaids arrived in a pale blue Kombi van, and Jess and her dad, Bill, drove up the gravel pathway in an electric blue Chevrolet Impala.
As happens in the Redlands, it turns out that the mother of the groom and I recognised each other from the local shopping centre.
The ceremony was so beautiful, funny, and personal, with Luke and Jess both delivering vows that were absolutely apt for their relationship.
I can’t wait to see the video footage!
Also – Jess looked gorgeous! I must find out where her dress was from.
Ceremony and Reception location: Cherbon Waters Garden Weddings & Marquee Receptions
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant
Photographer: Judy from Iris Faith Photography & Film
Video and Drone: Phil from Red Door Studios
Suits: InStitchu
Music: @mcgee entertainment
Cake: @butter meets sugar
Makeup: @katedevlin
Hair: @aimeeleahair
