Today’s beautiful wedding of Emma and Nick took place at Emma’s parent’s property in Wherroll Flat on the NSW mid-north coast the coastal forest set the scene for the wedding day.
Amidst the beautiful lake, the green, luscious trees and wildlife, the couple said their vows. I’m thrilled to be able to share such an intimate celebration today on Polka Dot Bride!
Emma and Nick chose to marry at Emma’s parents place as they both grew up in the country. Residing in Sydney they found the quiet, peaceful nature of the venues they chose to be almost spiritual- something which was remarked upon by many of their Sydney friends.
They also found the choice to marry in the country very budget friendly, estimating they only spent a third of what they would have in Sydney!
Today’s photography is by Lana Bell a childhood friend of Emma’s.
Emma wore the “Marilyn” gown by Lisa Gowing with a Lisa Gowing signature veil.
The flowergirls were dressed as fairies in dresses from As If By Magic in Sydney’s Double Bay.
With torrential rain the night before the wedding, everyone was nervous. But the wedding day brought sunshine! The ceremony and morning tea was set on a creek bed
Emma’s friend Cathy played her flute during the ceremony.
The flowers were by Wingham Nursery and Florist.
Emma’s bridesmaids were dressed in Alannah Hill
Emma walked down the aisle to “All For Believing” by Missy Higgins
During the ceremony, the fairy dressed flower girls (Nick’s nieces) had a surprise for Emma and Nick. They held a “fairy blessing” for the couple and blew bubbles onto them before they exchanged their rings.
Just married! After the ceremony, guests gathered for a morning tea of scones with freshly made jam and cream, cakes and slices.
Before the ceremony, the creek bed was salted to prevent leeches, due to the torrential rain the wedding party was lucky to only have one leech! Luckily it attacked Emma’s girl friend who has been swimming in that very creek with Emma many times before and so wasn’t fazed.
Check back later today for the beautiful shots of the newlyweds and their reception!
Photos by Lana Bell
What a magical location and such a beautiful couple! Just the sort of place you’d expect to see fairies too 🙂 The pictures are lovely.
Gorgeous wedding! so romantic…and I love the flower girl dresses.
The location is amazing – no wonder they chose it over anywhere in Sydney!
Emma looks so beautiful, her hair, dress and flowers are so perfect. I love the simple elegance of it all.
What a fabulous idea. So simple yet so beautiful and romantic. Just what I have in mind for my wedding – thank you for the ideas!! I love the colours, too.
Stunning, stunning, stunning!!
Such a beatiful Wedding
I don’t want to offend you but must ask!, are you selling your dress?
It is just the one my Daughter wants.
Regards
Anita
I lOve the bridesmaides dress!! Any chance you have the name/style?? Xx