Let't chat about the GOLDEN HOUR... 
You will hear it a lot when it comes to chatting with your wedding photographer. They will suggest heading out to get the last part of the golden afternoon sun. In winter that can be quite early in the afternoon as the sun sets a lot earlier than in the peak of the summer months. 

When discussing the ceremony time I will always try and work in with the photographer as they are going to want to try and capture the ceremony in the best light too. 

Often couples will think it is a great idea to get married on the sunniest of sunny days... to be completely honest, you want the overcast days where the light is flattering in any angle. 

When you are choosing your ceremony location try and keep that in mind. The harsh sunlight can ruin the pics if you decide to lock in the ceremony mid daytime! If you have to choose that time slot then try and find some shade. A big tree will not only make you all feel a few degrees cooler it will 'MAKE' your photos. Less harsh, less glare and so much more flattering when you are in even light. 

A side note - I will always print your personal vows on light blue paper in the summer months to help with the glare on the page so you are squinting in the pics!

You're Welcome! 

Kate x
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Venue - Immerse Winery
Pics by Briggsy
​Video by Directors Edge

You can't really find a more iconic spot to marry than the red centre.
Elope Australia is lucky to be partnered exclusively with Uluru Camel Tours.
Lisa and Chris, the owners of the farm have the closest private sand dune to the rock. On sunset you overlook the iconic Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park.

Sharne (Co-Owner of this shebang and Aria Photography) and I pinch ourselves every time we are lucky to visit. We usually squeeze in a couple of trips a year to the red centre. There are a LOT of moving parts when it comes to marrying in such a remote location. Our entire team has to fly in as the only residence in Yulara are the camels (and the owners of the farm). We have THE BEST personal travel manager - Claire Crosby who hooks us up with our flights, accomodation and car hire. She also looks after all our couples + guests needs too.

We usually fly in the day prior, touch base with Lisa (and the camels - Meryl and Rex) . A quick drink with the couple we are marrying and then we all bunker down in the one apartment. It is a bit like school camp. Action packed days and early to bed from exhaustion, with always the exception from one of the team wanting to chat long into the night as we chew the fat on how to save the world. AND obviously with a few antics and crazy photos shoots in between... how can it be helped when you have a room full of professional 'togs'.... 
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On elopement day the hair and makeup team get to work around mid morning, the rest of us not far behind them. Capturing a bit of the behind the scenes magic as it unfolds. The tunes are usually playing, champas is flowing along with a few nibbles to pass the time in between giggles with our incredible hair and makeup team - Kel and Nicky.​

Once everyone is set to go we head out to the first look location in separate cars ready for the epic reveal. We usually find a quiet spot but you can never guarantee a rouge bush walker won't be passing by... Of COURSE we have to capture them in the moment. There is always a lot of laughs, some random iphone pics by the tourists (hahaa we are all tourists) and we ponder over what on earth they will be doing with those pics when they get back to their home town.

Ok, I may have a little obsession over BRANDING! (Sharne, insert eye roll here)
Yep it is all ME, I love to stick the logo on anything and everything, so naturally we drive around the NT with signage plastered all over the car, and YES we had to pose with the merch as well! Thanks Anitra Wells for putting up with me and capturing these golden nuggets.

Spending time in the dessert is pretty breathtaking. There is something about being so far away from civilisation. You look up at night sky at the most incredible stars above, shinning brightly then you have ever seen before. 

We are so grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible bunch of suppliers, who are now serious BFF's. They all put their heart and soul into every single job, take time away from their work back home and family life to hit the road with us on what we first thought would be a 'once in a lifetime' kind of experience. How lucky this is what we call a JOB! And that we keep getting the opportunity to marry such incredible couples in the middle of no where, with a bond that will never be broken.

I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Anangu people.  I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. 
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​Elope Team 
All organised by @elopeaustralia
Team on this epic tour included the following - 
Co-Owner and Secondary Shooter - Sharne - Aria Photography
Primary Photographer - Anitra Wells
Videographer - Tea Wales from True Story Wedding Films
Hair - Nicky - Styled by Nicole Whitty
Makeup - Kel from Embellish Makeovers
Venue - Lisa from Uluru Camel Tours

Micro Weddings have been around for us at Elope Australia for over 5 years now. We love creating them and even more so when we can work at one of the most incredible venues in the Dandenong Ranges - The Log Cabin Ranch. Nestled in the hills on 10 acres, a school camp and conference centre turned perfect wedding venue.

I am sure you have worked it out by now that I co-own Elope Yarra Valley | Elope Australia with Sharne Perrett - Photographer and owner of Aria Photography. Together we now have 26 people working for our elopement brand (and growing).

Melissa and Shane were like many new age couples these days, they had two gorgeous kids but wanted to be married so a little micro wedding was the perfect way to celebrate their family uniting officially as one.

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Melissa still wanted her moment to walk down the aisle, so their two adorable kids stole the show (as kids always do when they are added into a wedding party) ensuring their dad - Shane struggle to keep away the tears. 

A couple of hand shakes from Melissa's dad's and it was time to exchange some heartfelt vows to one another. Twenty of their closest family and friends watching on as they relived the past 8 years of their lives with one another. For Shane, he knew he was 'on' when he first met Melissa at a night out with friends. It would be fair to say he was right and all roads lead to this day!

After all the formalities it was time to capture some gorgeous pics around the grounds whilst their family and friends were treated to drinks and a scrumptious grazing board under the festoon lights on the lawn. Our musician's Adam and Brendan from SBDuo echoing through the property as they played from ceremony through to reception. Colleen behind the bar (sometimes I find myself here too) ensuring everyone has a drink in hand to celebrate.

There is one thing that you are sure to experience when marrying at The Log Cabin Ranch and that is a little photo session with Fern the deer and Reece the donkey! 

All elements of the day are organised by the elope Australia team. The flowers, the styling, the band, the cake are all taken care of so you literally just have to 'turn up to be married'. We are elopement specialists, it is what we do and when we see all the elements on the day come together it takes not only our couples breathe away but ours too. 

This epic table scape was all designed by our incredibly talented stylist - Annie from Event Merchant Company. Melissa and Shane had no idea when they opened the barn doors to what they were going to be treated to. This wasn't a photo shoot you had seen on pinterest and saved to your mood board, it was their wedding. The stunning long table seated 20 of their guests to dine at for their intimate micro wedding celebration. 

Tune in for more of this incredible micro wedding, to soak up the goodness of the day... all captured by our right hand man, Glen - Directors Edge

Oh how I LOVE Immerse.... It is a complete one stop shop when it comes to finding the perfect wedding venue, what makes it even MORE awesome is the amazingly talented staff. It is a family run business and I feel so very fortunate to be one of their preferred suppliers. In the peak of wedding seasons I have found myself there twice a weekend at times. When you roll in the drive that many times in a month, you tend to feel like you have become part of the furniture!

Many of the couples I marry here including the gorgeously stunning Kristina and Jake, take up the opportunity to get ready on site. Kristina and Jake could both get ready on site in the same location. It makes taking photos a dream as no travel time is wasted on your day. The boys were on one side of the grounds whilst the ladies took over the bridal suite.

As the guests start to check in, you can't help but feel hype starting to build around the property. And when the time is right, everyone is ushered into the chapel for the ceremony to commence. 
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There are plenty of pre wedding shots to be had on site at Immerse and when the day was as perfect for Kristina and Jake it isn't any wonder that Sean from A Touch of Flash was snap happy capturing all the gold that was on offer. Sean is one of those guys who can get the bride tribe to be on point during photo time. Always finding the most inappropriate ways to get a giggle out of the girls. Never an awkward shot to be taken as everyone is always having such a great time! AND this shows through in the photos. Add Sean with Michael from Allure Productions and you have a bit of photo/video magic!
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Kristina did a little private reveal to her dad. She popped out of the bridal suite and surprised him with a little tap on the shoulder. To say her gorgeous dad was  blown away would be an understatement as he was completely lost for words. It was a gorgeous little moment in time which will be etched in their memory before we all made the short walk over to the chapel.

I am always like to arrive an hour early to your wedding. When at Immerse I catch up with the gents in the chapel first. More often than not I am whipping them into line over in their accommodation and then we quickly run through what we need to chat about, where to stand, who has the rings, a mini rehearsal and then the guests all start rolling through the double doors. I love leaving the guys out the front of the doors to welcome everyone, that way they have something to do but also don't look like shags on a rock out the front. IF for some un-be-known reason we are running late, there are no awkward walks of shame up and down the aisle as they are just waiting for me to return to walk them down when we are absolutely ready to go.

The girls get a rehearsal in the bridal suite. I often find myself on the little step to the spa bath running through where everyone will be standing. Involving everyone in those last minute instructions so it is all fresh in their minds. I have been known to be called a very good 'micro manager', but in good faith, I just want you to feel like no rock has been left unturned and have a few little gold nuggets with all the worrying left to me! 

The staff at Immerse are right by your side the entire time. So when we all walk over to to the ceremony location, I quickly hoof it in front at the last turn of the corner, grab the gents, cue the music and that moment you have been dreaming about gets under way. 

The floor to ceiling windows in the Immerse chapel provide the perfect backdrop (but that isn't something that any old photographer can shoot). There is a reason why there is a preferred supplier list. There are a handful of 'togs' (photographers) who can NAIL the shot making sure we can see the detail out the window and YOU the subject aren't under or over exposed. Trust me, you want to book someone AWESOME for this job, not just someone you found on the back of a chip wrapper. 

Sean... NAILED it! Any wonder why he is award winning at his craft...

There are so many locations on site to head off for bridal party shots and then couple shots up on the hill on sunset. That golden light twinkling through the trees making it the perfect combination for a 'rippa' champagne spray!
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When you think you are just about all smiled out, it is time for the party to get started and there is no better sound than live music. Adam and Brendan from Something Borrowed Duo are THE BEST little two piece band going around.

They were propped in the corner of the chapel playing whilst everyone arrived, kept playing as the girls entered and walked down the aisle AND continued on during photo hour whilst everyone enjoyed lawn games outside the cellar door. 

Then when the meals were served, dancing shoes were primed, they ramped it up for all to tear up the D-floor. 
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You can see now why Immerse is a top pick when looking for a wedding venue.
I assure you, when you roll in the drive you will see why I fell in love with the place and you are about to, TOO!

Meet The Team 
Celebrant - Kate Haley
Venue - Immerse Winery Yarra Valley
Photographer - A Touch of Flash
Videographer - Allure Productions
Band - Something Borrowed Duo
Florist- Petra flowers
Hair- a friend Anglea
Makeup- makeup by Juana
Suits- Ferrari formal
Dress- Ferrari formal
Cake- creme de la cakes

It was fair to say that Alex had an interesting first impression when she met Nick whilst working at Ashburton Pool.  She can recall he was always hand-balling new membership sign ups and never really engaged in conversation, and for such a talkative person like Alex, Nick was not very appealing. Alex does remember one conversation where Nick expressed his hate for cats. Alex quickly decided that he was not her kind of human!

​Luckily a mutual friend Todd, celebrated his birthday at the National in Richmond and for this next bit I am literally going to go on and quote Alex - "Nick had smuggled in a bottle of whiskey (Johnny walker red label, he is very clearly the classy type!). After discovering the bottle was Nick’s, forgetting who 'Nick' was, I tried to persuade the person minding it for him to just let me steal it, he would never know. After many failed attempts it was decided that asking Nick was the way forward. So, Nick comes over and says I can have some but only if I let him buy me a drink and we all know how the rest of the story goes: Girl lets boy buy her drink, boy doesn’t leave girl alone thinking he owns her attention for the rest of the night, girl amuses the idea, boy attempts to kiss girl 3 times (or more) unsuccessfully, girl gets tired of him embarrassing himself and gives in to boy."

When I arrived at Flowerdale for Nick and Alex's wedding it was obvious that it was going to be a 'SWEAT OUT!' (if that is even a word). The weather gods cooked up tropical weather, rain followed by the stickiest humid conditions I think I have ever officiated a wedding in. 
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All good for Nick, he spends most of his life living in Singapore, but for the rest of us, I can recall family members joking and heckling from the crowd that we were sitting in a human 'HOT HOUSE'. The marquee as much as it served a purpose for the rain to not fall on us mid ceremony, it also provided the best conditions for fainting guests! 

So I do remember half way through the ceremony having to pause and offer everyone an 'add break' to get a quick drink from the refreshments station!
No one was going down under my watch. 

It was all worth the wait. We regrouped and got them both married. 

From the pics you get a feeling that the bigger bride tribe, the more fun to be had! With four Girls, four guys... there wasn't a dull moment when they headed off for a few shots before returning to the reception.
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Flowerdale is such a fantastic venue. If you love a farm, laid back setting you are in the right place. There are numerous spots to get married on site - on the lawn (which always seems to be so luscious and green), under a huge oak tree or by the dam, they are ALL perfect!

Maria and her team look after every detail. I have, on many occasions been witness to Maria picking her own rose petals from the garden to add to the aisle. Her attention to detail suits me to a T. 

Being one of their preferred suppliers is humbling as it truly is the most stunning property in Strath Creek. I love driving out to visit and being involved in all the hype on a wedding day. Check it out, I know you will LOVE it too!

Tiffany + Richard celebrated their weekend love festival at The Log Cabin Ranch in Monbulk. Traditionally a school camp with 70 beds on site. Think back to your primary school camp days and this is it (but amazingly kept grounds and facilities).

You hire the camp for the weekend. Set up your dream wedding with your DIT (Doing it Together) team on the Friday night, celebrate on the Saturday and clean up and leave the place how you found it on the Sunday. 

Tiffany clearly had a vision and when you click back through the photos. She enjoyed putting effort into all the little bits and pieces that was going to make their celebration one that their family and friends will remember for years to come.

I can clearly remember turning to the photographer Anitra - "Capture this, capture that, I am going to write a blog about this one day!" Well here we are, finally writing a blog... to be honest, I could write a blog about ALL The Log Cabin Ranch weddings I am involved in. All the couples go to such great lengths to put their little stamp on the intricate details.  
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​Richard and Tiffany were blessed with the most stunning day. They chose to marry under the incredible elm tree in the secret garden. Miss Match chairs for those needing a seat, guests gathering round under the canopy of the leaves. 

They asked if I minded that the flower girls were to be of a mature age... Ha it was the BEST. Both grandma's strolled down the aisle tossing rose petals as they walked. It was just perfect and you can see from the pics that it was well received by their guests watching on. All clapping their entrance down the path.

As Tiff was escorted down the aisle by her gorgeous dad, Richard tried to hold back the tears. All eyes on the bride, but I always love to have a cheeky eye on the groom to watch his reaction. Clearly the butterflies were in full flight!

As always, a little story was told. We laughed, we cried and we laughed some more. There were vows read, rings exchanged and that explosion from the crowd when I finally pronounced them as Husband + Wife!

As the family photos were taking place the guests were treated to rugs laid out on the lawn, games for everyone to enjoy. And on such a perfect afternoon, there really wasn't anywhere else you would have wanted to be.

You couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The sun was shining the entire time!
It made for the best golden hour photos with just the couple and their intimate bridal party. After a few quick pics in the paddock it was time to rejoin the group and start the party! AND with Anitra Wells behind the lense, equals epically beautiful pics every, single, time!

One of the best things about The Log Cabin Ranch is it is completely DIY. You get to choose everything. So when it came to choosing the caterer Dos Amigos was on the menu and as the guests sprawled out over the lawn or pulled up a seat at a table, the celebrations just continued to unfold into the night. 
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Jimmy + Niki were there to entertain the guests. If you haven't treated yourself to listening to their voices, do yourselves a favour! They were there to sing Tiff down the aisle, background tunes for pre-dinner and then ramped it up when everyone was ready to dance the night away. 
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Another amazing celebration which I felt privileged to see through as Celebrant | MC. There is truly something special about working with couples through the entire process and it is so rewarding and humbling to hear that expectations were exceeded on the day!

Lv Notes...
"The biggest THANK YOU and further recommendations for Kate to ANYONE who is looking for a celebrant and MC for their wedding. Kate worked along side my partner and myself for the whole wedding process, any question we had she was easily able to answer.

Having Kate help us through the whole journey most definitely made the whole process of our wedding much more easy and enjoyable. And on the night itself, I had no care in the world.

My partner and myself were so surprised with how little we had to do as we both trusted the whole night to Kate! We would love to work with her in any event as she was approachable, caring and so understanding to our individual needs. Our wedding would not have been the amazing amazing perfect day that it was without the help of Kate".

Meet The Team
Celebrant + MC - Kate Haley
Venue - The Log Cabin Ranch
Photographer - Anitra Wells 
Catering - Dos Amigos
Music - Jimmy and Niki

Georgie and Tom were married at The Farm in Warrandyte South. I love rolling in the drive to officiate weddings here. Anthea always greeting you with a smile as we catch up on what each other has been up to since we saw one another last.

The Farm hosts the most incredible functions. The food is delicious, the staff are amazing and the grounds are that enticing that you want to just sip on a glass (or three) or Rob Dolan wine in the sunshine all day. The Farm is known for its shared feasting menu and wine to match from Rob Dolan. 
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There are many spots to marry at the Farm. The steps, the lawn, the heli pad and in front of the barn. In summer the Barn is the perfect spot shaded by the trees and on  this particular day as 60+ guests of George and Tom's family and friends watched on, their story was told, rings were exchanged and they were married!
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Being a friend of The Farm (preferred supplier) you get to work along side some incredibly talented suppliers. It is a no brainer why Anitra Wells is on that list. She started the list! Anitra walked through the door just as The Farm were trying to get their name out there and their business off the ground. With epic Anitra Wells Photos, that is exactly what they did. They hit the ground running with the most incredible images to share and haven't looked back since. Now being a popular choice of venue on the outskirts of the Yarra Valley. 
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And of course Anitra knows all the spots to capture those keep sake moments when you head out for couple shots. Even finding a few little 'kids' in the background!
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​Kasey and Brooke met at a roller derby of all places and simply just hit it off. Kasey coaching Brooke when she was even more 'unco' than she is now. Kasey can recall her gorgeous smile and laugh on first impressions. If you ask Brooke though, they did actually meet 12 months prior, it was just that Kasey had no idea then who she was! Brooke tells me that on first impressions – Kasey was absolutely stunning!
​I couldn’t stop smiling and literally turned to my best friend and said, I want to marry that girl!.

​Brooke + Kasey choose to celebrate their wedding at The Budgie Smuggler in Ringwood. It is the most funky venue and I feel very lucky to be one of their preferred suppliers. The food is amazing and they know how to make a mean cocktail!

A snippet of Brooke's Vows... "I promise to always say good morning with a smile and to remember to always have the fridge stocked with Vanilla ice cream and ice magic. I promise to always admit when I’m wrong, which is of course is always because you are always right. I promise to always be by your side as a best friend, a listener, a motivator, a soul mate and a partner in crime and to remind you every day how truly beautiful I believe you are; And on days if you’re ever feeling down, remember remind you twice. But lastly, I promise no matter where life takes us that I will always do my best to make our life together a rather fucking wonderful adventure."
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A Snippet from Kasey's Vows... "Thank you for teaching me to stand up for what I believe in, but also to deliver my messages with kindness and respect.  I promise to always be your human, to adventure with you and to push you to achieve your goals. I promise to laugh with you when you're happy, lift you up when you're down and to love you unconditionally. Except when you bite your nails, I'm not okay with that. I promise to help you to be the best you that you can be, to be kind to you and to make sure you are kind to yourself. I also promise to always ask for a Milo just when you get comfy on the couch, because I’m kind of a jerk.  Thank you for making life a rather wonderful fucking adventure".
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It was fair to say that they had THE BEST DAY... 
The girls were a blast to work with. Another awesome ceremony and night spent as their MC. They even had bets on who was going to look the HOTEST on the day. I think it would be fair to say they both WON. They both trumped each others expectations. And with a bride tribe like no other, they were only ever going to have a hell of party to celebrate. 
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​Meet The Team 
Celebrant and MC - Kate Haley
Photographer - Tahnee Jade Photography
Venue - The Budgie Smuggler
Flowers - Whoops a Daisy
Hair and Makeup - Embellish Makeovers | Ethical MUA | Emily Stocker
​Cake - Jodies Cakes
Band - The White Tree 

I first met Ames and Ashleigh at Gum Gully Farm's open day. I clearly remember the  moment when Ames just stood looking at the little chapel like a deer staring into headlights. She looked a tad petrified and as I put my hand on her shoulder, leaned in and calmly said "It's ok, cause I will have your back the entire time" this weight all of a sudden lifted and the mood shifted. Excitement filled the conversation as it continued to flow about all the things I like to do to ensure that the partner standing at the other end is never standing for longer than they need to be. 

Those few gold nuggets of wisdom found all three of us (plus their daughter Lily) on a 12 month journey. Every wedding fair I exhibited at I would turn to find myself being presented with a petite ice-cream from the dessert wagon or a drink from the cocktail bar. Ames and Ash seemed to be serial wedding fair goers and every single time they would just turn up with something yummy to eat whilst I was run off my feet chatting to couples. It was through all of this interaction that we became more than just a couple I was marrying, they became friends. 

It was fair to say that Ames 'lost it' when she saw her stunning bride Ashleigh enter The Old  Church Chapel in Red Hill. The moment had finally arrived. We had been on this emotional rollercoaster for such a long time. I would know, I ended up at several suit fittings with Ames as she hand picked fabric, custom designed a print for inside her waist coat and picked all the little bits and pieces to match her outfit for the day.
​She rocked it too! 

​The day was a little drizzly but there to capture the magic of it all was my all time FAVE Glen, with one N - Directors Edge. It would be fair to say that we ALWAYS have a lot of fun when we are working. 

AND when Ames and Ash asked me to be their MC and follow the celebrations right through, it was a no brainer. We rolled in the door at Merricks General Store for the reception. Kombi cars were parked out the front to greet us. The hospitality was simply amazing. Food was incredible!

I may have been present in the sunset photo shoot where smoke bombs were involved. I found the perfect spot hiding behind them both to make that incredible epic shot!

Everyone danced the night away. It truly was the most perfect day. 

Post Wedding - Glen and I always seem to bounce ideas off one another. We put our heads together with a crazy idea to do a private screening of their wedding video. So in the weeks leading up to their film being finished, I secretly worked my magic in a little white lie and managed to convince them both to go out for dinner but before we got to dinner I needed their opinion on the function space at The Sage Hotel in Ringwood (aka My office). 

The look of complete surprise when Ames, Ash and Lily walked in the door to see their wedding film projected on the big screen was just jaw dropping. Cocktail in hand, they sat on the little love seat with their daughter by their side as they watched the premier of their wedding film. We made their day. The tears we flowing, the laughter was heard down the corridor. It was epic!

And in the words of Ames herself - LOVE WON! '
Congrats ladies, and THANK YOU so much for sharing the journey with me!

Meet the Team - 

• Celebrant + MC - Kate Haley
• Videographer - Directors Edge
• Venue - The Old Church Red Hill
• Reception - Merricks General Store
• Dress - Leah Designs 
• Suit - Bell & Barnett
• Cake - The Sweet Kitchen
• Flowers - Flower Head Events
• Photographer - Schlaeppi Photography

It would be fair to say that this year didn't turn out as planned. 2020 started off a blaze with fire and now has been taken over by covid-19. We have seen the Australian spirit at its best and there have been moments where we have been so very proud to belong to the land down under. 

Just over 5 years ago now, Sharne (co-owner) and I worked out that there was a little gap in our lives. We had a few couples asking for our help with legals type elopements and then wanted more - "Do you know a good photographer?" "Can you point me in the right direction for a great hair and makeup stylist?" "Would you know a florist that can make me a little bouquet?" "OH, what about a videographer?" 

And so the elopement on steroids (as we called it in house) was born... better known now as our micro wedding package. We devised our micro wedding packages before it was even a THING. Eloping was the NEW BLACK and we had the next level covered as well. 

​Being in this industry for such a long time we wanted to find a way to bring some work to our colleagues in the quieter winter months, mid week, just to keep everyone ticking over. Our videographer, hair and makeup artists, florists, cake makers and of course our favourite wedding venues are now all a part of our forever growing brand. 

What we didn't know back then, when this little light bulb moment started, was how incredibly busy this new adventure would be. Our inbox is full and our suppliers are booked more days out of the week than not. 

We couldn't be luckier with the partner venues who have come on board so far. Balgownie Estate, Coombe Estate, Gum Gully Farm, Lindenderry Estate, Billabong Falls, Yering Gorge Cottages, The Log Cabin Ranch, Flowerdale Estate, Stones of the Yarra Valley, Marnong Estate, The Portsea Hotel, Sorrento Hotel, The Grand Hotel | Next Door Warrandyte are all amazing venues who we work alongside. The list seems to just keep growing! 

Our couples pick a location or venue, tell us their ideal date and we do the rest! Literally they just turn up and get married, oh and maybe write a few nice love notes to each other that they want to share on the day. 

During this crazy pandemic we have found ourselves out on incredible cliff tops, barefoot on the beach, some gorgeous local parks and gardens and even lobbed ourselves on the front porch of their family home. 

The beauty of what we do is we can literally marry you anywhere (well maybe not in a shark tank) But we can marry you up in a BALLOON as you are enjoying the magnificent views of the Yarra Valley, City or now more recently Mansfield. 

If you want to chopper your way in why not. We can sort that part out for you too, with many of our winery locations happy to see a helicopter land in their wide open spaces. 

We have separated our packages out into the most popular three categories. A Typical Elopement, The Short and Sweet and the Micro Wedding but we also have amazing Adventure packages too. Ironically during this crazy pandemic we have utilised all three. And now looking towards our sunset elopements | micro weddings towards the end of this year when hopefully we have seen the back of this crazy thing we call 'rona'. If not we have all the bases covered!

​We can appreciate that it has been a challenging time for everyone. Planning your big wedding since you were about 15 and now having to 'pivot' in every sense of the word or just wait (till who knows when) for that fairytale to come true. But one refreshing thing that seems to be brought to our attention right now is that some of our couples are feeling a sense of relief. They just want to get married and when they stripped it all back, they were happy to not have to invite the next door neighbour, sorry, not sorry, the 5 only, 10 only or 23 mini wedding just seemed like the perfect excuse, the perfect excuse to just invite those that they really want to be apart of their day. And sometimes that was literally just themselves and our fabulous elopement team! 1X Celebrant, 1X Couple, 1X Photographer (witness #1) 1X Videographer (witness #2).

So, this is it, do you elope? do you wait? do you start planning a micro instead?
No matter what your vision we surprise ourselves too with the packages we create for our clients. 

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Our Elopement Team
Celebrants:

• Kate Haley Civil Celebrant
• Summa Routledge
• Tracey O'Connor
• Marie Livy

Photographers 

• Aria Photography
• Anitra Wells Photo
• Ada + Ivy
• Michael Briggs Photography 

Videographers 

• Directors Edge
• True Story Wedding Films
• Allure Productions

Hair and Makeup 

• Embellish Makeovers
• Styled by Nicole Whitty
• We Chose Forever
• Makeup by Sophie Knox

Florists

• Edward & I
• Canterbury Road Flower Gallery