It has officially been one year since Michael and I were married on August 6th 2018. In celebration, here’s a collection of our wedding photographs. A small percentage of them anyway.

We wanted to share our beautiful day that was shaped by so many people; friends, family, vendors, etc. Look out for some ‘tips and tricks’ throughout. This has been a pleasure creating despite our heavy and harsh month so far.

Photography: Steph from Evernew Studio

Photobooth photos: InTheBooth

Michael’s groomsmen; Kurt, Travis, Nicholas. Go for sixes!

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Michael got ready for the big day at his grand parents home in Toowoomba.

Go for sixes! 6 Die cuff links for all the men. A personal touch from the groom. *Tip- Gift your bridal party with something they can wear or use on the wedding day. Especially if it’s a personal joke between everyone, like these dice!*

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Men’s suits: Ferrari Formalwear & Bridal

Custom made ties

*Tip- To achieve a more personal look to a men’s suit, get custom ties made in the left over bridesmaids fabric from alterations. A nice extra gift for the groomsmen too.*

*Tip- Have beautiful grand parents who puts on a spread for your morning tea before the crazy day really begins*

*Tip- Gift each other a hand written card to read the morning of the wedding day. Keep the tissues close though!*

Bridesmaids; Kristy, Jacqui, Emma.

Bridesmaid’s robe’s & shoes: Kmart

Bride’s robe: Myer

Bride’s pj’s: Peter Alexander

Cake: Jill-i-cious cakes

Crystals: Unearthed Crystals amethyst rough’s in size large

*Tip- Create a cake that will not only taste good but look the part! Jill (who’s actually Michael’s cousin) made us this masterpiece off an inspo picture and a vision inside my head. We wanted something unique and personal. Get creative*

Bridesmaid’s & Bride’s makeup: Marley Hammond

Bridesmaid’s & Bride’s hair: Hannah Hensley

Lipstick: Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick in shade Mannequin

Something blue: Royal blue earrings Michael gifted me years ago

Something borrowed: My sister & bridesmaids wedding band

Bridesmaid’s gifts: Unearthed Crystals

I gifted my bridesmaids with an amethyst rough and a Aventurine worry stone. Amethyst to alleviate stress/ anxiety of the day and Aventurine for friendship and luck.

Dress: Luv Bridal, Mia Solano designer gown

When searching for my dream wedding dress, I originally wanted long sleeves, and I even looked at full satin gowns. Turns out, trying things on changes your mind!

I stumbled upon Luv Bridal online and knew this dress was made for me! The name fit my vibe perfectly too; Diana. A gown fit for a queen.

I went in store with my mum, and immediately knew I had found the one. Mile long train, wide, full skirt with layers upon layers, off the shoulder, button back, detailing, detailing and more detailing. Glitter lined into one layer in from the top which sparkle as you walk.

Something new: My dress!

Mother of the Bride, Kay, Mother of the Groom, Annie.

Bridesmaid’s dresses: Ferrari Formalwear & Bridal

Florist: Pretty Little Blooms Co

Something old: My Nana’s brooch, that has been used/worn by family at their wedding. Perfect as a piece of history and symbolized my Nana with me on my big day, when she could only be there in spirit.

Venue: Gabbinbar Homestead

*Biggest tip- There’s a reason why good venues cost you more. We got married on a Monday, in winter, with a small number of guests. Something we wanted but something that was also a slightly less expensive option. We still got our dream wedding, at our dream location. Ask the questions and make sacrifices in other aspects of your wedding- just not this one!*

Reception space: Our reception was held in the conservatory of Gabbinbar Homestead. Glass ceiling, gorgeous white and greenery theme- what more could you need!

Favors: DIY ‘Mint to be’ gifts for guests

Firstly, this was the only DIY item we did for our wedding and boy, am I glad! What you’ll need- Kmart tins, rope, tags, Calligraphy pens from a craft store, mints from your local supermarket and a custom sticker from Vistaprint (that matched our invites and theme).

Seating chart: Vistaprint

*Tip- Don’t be worried about your husband finding you beautiful or not. He already does.*

I walked myself down the aisle. I fought hard battles to get to this point in life and decided that if I could do all of that alone, I could surely do this!

Ceremony: The Old Gates, Gabbinbar Homestead

We fell in love with this classic, outdoor ceremony location when we first saw it. A perfect intimate place surrounded by nature.

*Tip- Choose a venue that has multiple options for ceremony, reception, garden party, entertainment areas, etc. It’s so beautiful to be able to individualise your day even at such a popular wedding destination. You don’t want your wedding photos being generic and replicas of all the weddings past.*

The vows. No words to express this moment. There was lot’s of tears, however.

*Tip- Make your ceremony fun, funny and sentimental. During our ceremony, our celebrant Carly read out things we had written about one another, which was kept secret from each other until then. This was something she offered as part of her help with our ceremony and it was the best choice to include!

Celebrant: Carly Slade

Who knew finding a celebrant was so hard! You don’t think about it until you need to find one and the only options your given are a little… outdated.

I found Carly after a seriously long and grueling month of searching. She is a Brisbane based celebrant. We knew right away that her kind-hearted, calm and welcoming personality was exactly what we needed and wanted. When we met her in person, it was like meeting a new friend.

*Tip- Expand your search to outside of your area. Most of the time, celebrants are happy to travel for your big day.*

I DO!

*Tip- Use rose petals to include your guests in celebrating your big, first moments as husband and wife!*

Most venues will ask for real flower petals to be used. It’s a time to celebrant and smell the roses, quite literally. Fake is an outdated option, anyway. If you’re concerned about flowers going to waste, donate them to your local hospitals, aged care facilities etc.

You can find plenty of petal cone holders on ETSY.

‘We did it’ – Michael

*Tip- Take a moment after you walk back down the aisle to receive hugs and well wishes from everyone.*

Pfeffer, Jones family

Otto, Stahlhut family

Friends, friends and more friends.

Mother of the Bride, Sister’s Emma & Kristy.

*Tip- Having a videographer & photographer works wonders not only for your memories but also for an expert on veil flicks.*

*Tip- The most fun is had (and the best pictures) when you act yourself, chat to one another, have a laugh and enjoy the moment*

Rain! It rained for 10 minutes total on our wedding day. It didn’t stop us, and provided us a great chance to whip out the umbrellas and get some candid memories.

*Tip- Be prepared with clear umbrellas, just in case. Kmart typically sells them. Make sure you take advantage of gapes in the weather to run and get some photos, but always have a back up plan. Another reason why such a large, diverse venue is perfect and worth every cent.*

Little things. Bridesmaids doing bridesmaids duties carrying the Bride’s dress, Groom and his groomsmen carrying the bouquets for the ladies. A beautiful garden party location and a moment to appreciate my chosen footwear.

*Tip- If you can avoid it, don’t break your foot 3 weeks before your wedding day, falling out of bed. It’s a long story.*

Bridal party goals.

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Bridesmaids- Emma, Kristy and MOH Jacqui

Groomsmen- Nicholas, Travis and BM Kurt

The venue at dusk was a sight to behold.

Golden hour!

Nothing fancy, just love.

Garden party games. There is even a crochet lawn, would you believe it!

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Reception: Our bridal party and family gave speeches while we sat back and had a drink (finally)!

Sparkler exit! Just do it- it’s so fun!

First dance: Michael wanted to have our first dance in The Pavilion outside, and how could I say no!

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Guests entertaining you is the best part! We really loved this ‘Shake it Off’ one by Michael’s cousins (right).

InTheBooth provided such wonderful entertainment for guests (and us) and helped to create memories and moments we can look back on for years. *Tip. This was our ‘money best spent’ luxury.*

Night wedding portraits never get old. *Tip. Ensure you take a moment for yourselves during the night to get away from the crazy and get a few smooches in. Photo evidence doesn’t hurt*

GOODLUCK

The Pfeffer Family