Have you ever seen a round two wedding as gorgeous as this?! Saffron and Dieter had their second-chance wedding after COVID lockdowns were officially over and made sure to spend every minute surrounded by their loved ones. With Nat from Melrose Photography documenting the day, each and every detail is as glamorous and fun as the last.

It was a twist of fate that both Saffron and Dieter ended up at a New Year’s Eve party they weren’t actually invited to. Dieter was going to leave early, but told his friends: “I think I’m going to meet my wife”, so he stayed. I spotted him and made sure we would bump into each other. Once we started talking, we never stopped. We were each other’s New Year’s kiss and have been for 11 years.”

After getting lost multiple times on a hike in Yosemite, trying to find a ‘good photo spot’, it was time for Dieter to reveal the real reason they were walking in circles. “It was there he got down on one knee and I struggle to remember anything else, I think I blacked out!” Saffron shared.

Saffron and Dieter were married deep in COVID-19 lockdowns, so when it was time for round two, Saffron’s original dres no longer fit the vibe. So she picked out this gorgeous Arcina Ori dress to rent for the occasion.

Dieter had his George Clooney moment in this classic all-black three-piece suit. Since their celebration was more intimate, Saffron and Dieter didn’t need a formal wedding party. Instead, they asked their friends and family to wear what casual chic, with Saffron’s friends wearing her favourite colour: pink!

The Byron View Farm was the perfect location for Saffron and Dieter’s fun, intimate wedding. Especially with those incredible views from their alfresco ceremony. “It was so gorgeous and made our day feel so special!”

With her dad on her arm, Saffron walked down the grassy aisle as “Love” by Lana Del Rey played.

The ceremony was short and sweet, with a lighthearted tone as they shared their vows. Saffron and Dieter asked each of their parents to do a short speech to round out the ceremony, and they stayed on schedule… mostly. “My mum was given five minutes. She took 15.”

Working with the Elope team, Saffron brought her whimsical floral and styling dreams to life. “I wanted light, airy and whimsical, and they definitely delivered. A pastel collection with draping greenery, I adored the flowers.”

As her style leaned into old-Hollywood glam, Saffron’s dad thought it would be fitting to gift the couple a rented vintage Mustang to bring her to the ceremony and for portrait shots! “It was so cool,” she shared.

Nat from Melrose Photography is not only a long-time friend of Saffron’s, but also the photographer she knew she wanted to capture this special day. “She is incredibly talented and beautifully captures the posed standard photos but also has an expert eye for those amazing candid shots. She sees what many people don’t, and it makes her so good at what she does,” Saffron explained.

The five things that made this fun wedding so unique and special for Saffron and Dieter were:

“1. Having my dad walk me down the aisle.

2. Dieter’s vows.

3. The food from Fig Tree Restaurant was exceptional.

4. Seeing all of our friends come together and dance into the night.

5. Having a weekend away with our friends and getting to spend the next couple of days with them.”

For Saffron, the best part of having an intimate wedding was that it was, in fact, intimate. “The whole day was so special, having an intimate wedding meant I could talk, sit and dance with all of my friends and family. It felt so special,” she shared. “Also choosing the tablescapes and the seating arrangement was so fun, weirdly enough.”

We love a golden hour over here, but even we have to admit – this is the most breathtaking display nature has put on that we’ve seen lately! “The golden hour was legendary. My friends still talk about it now. The whole venue was bathed in a golden light, and it made everyone stop eating and run to get photos,” Saffron shared.

Dieter added, “There was a moment during the sunset when we were hugging while holding our son, and I honestly thought life couldn’t get better than that.”

The James Smith cover of Bruno Mars’ “Just The Way You Are” was their first dance song. The choice was actually something they left up to chance! “We didn’t know what song we wanted to dance to, so in preparation, we played a bunch of songs and danced around the kitchen until we found what was right.”

The piece of advice Saffron and Dieter want to leave for couples planning their own fun weddings is this: “Remember, your wedding day is meant to be fun! Let go of the traditional or forced things that don’t align with you, and make it your day!”

A huge congratulations to Dieter and Saffron on their saying I Do (again)! Thanks to Melrose Photography for not only capturing the beauty of this celebration, but also sharing it with us.