Kellie and Lachie had always planned to have the big white wedding. They started looking at venues and vendors, attendants were chosen and a divine gown purchased. After having a fabulous engagement party in their back yard, they began to rethink their wedding plans and decided to elope to Daylesford for a weekend of celebrations with the chosen wedding party and closest family members – total of nine guests.

They found the perfect rural property, complete with two residences, spacious dining room, olive grove and a dam where a natural ceremony space was created, framed by a willow tree. These two are country kids, after all!

As we gathered under that willow tree, to celebrate their relationship that began at their local footy/netball club, every guest got on board with the ceremony. They laughed. They cried. They interacted. This intimate and beautiful ceremony was at the heart of their weekend celebrations. I was impressed by how every single person there was engaged and delighted to be there. Kellie and Lachie were incredibly happy and calm, and I have never seen a more relaxed bride and groom!

An elopement or a micro wedding is not for everyone, but this authentic celebration was perfect for Kellie and Lachie. The unbridled joy I felt in the telling of your love story on your wedding day and then declaring you husband and wife, is something I will remember always!

And from Kellie:

Sue made our day so special from the first meeting to our intimate elopement with our closest friends and family. It was a pleasure getting to know Sue, and she put so much time and energy into creating the perfect ceremony for us. She wrote a love story about us, that was a surprise for us on the day, and she couldn't have done better! She also incorporated our small number of guests into the ceremony to make it even more intimate for ourselves and our guests. She helped us to write our own vows and we felt so comfortable reading these to each other, having Sue there. The ceremony ran smoothly and will be cherished forever.

Celebrant: Sue Begg

Photographer: Whites & Woods Photography

Videographer: In the Vines Creative

Venue: The House – Daylesford Garden Estate Airbnb Coomoora

Kellie’s dress: Eternal Weddings

Flowers: Vogue Nature

Hair & MUA: The Lounge Hair & Beauty Daylesford

Catering: Peter Ford Catering Ballarat

Cake: Wildflour Cakes by Ranii

Invitations and signage: Atelier Creative

David and Alana met in the UK while Alana was exploring the world. It was there she fell in love with David, a UK citizen. They knew they were meant to be together, even though they came from opposite sides of the globe. David’s first sentence in his personal vows said it all, really, “when you know, you just know”.

They returned to Australia together for their wedding and put together a fabulous celebration in a matter of weeks. They decided to keep it small, with only their immediate families present. Their ten guests laughed and cried through their beautiful, intimate celebration. The love surrounding David and Alana was palpable as they said their vows to each other in a very Australian setting – by a dam, surrounded by gum trees. The last rays of Winter sun cast a glorious glow.

Congratulations David and Alana! It was such a pleasure to share in your joyful and intimate celebration. I loved every moment and will remember it always!