01.10.11
Real Weddings

Romantic Garden Wedding

Anna And Zachariah

We met when we were only fifteen years old and have been inseparable ever since. For our wedding ten years later, we wanted to marry in a place that meant something to us and it seemed fitting to choose my grandmother’s garden for it was where my mother and both of my aunts were also married many years ago. It was also where I learnt to ride my first bike at four years old, learnt to swim and the place I spent all my childhood summers. It was the only place we really considered because of how special it was and still is to us.

We were married in the garden in front of one hundred of our close family and friends. I walked down the aisle to music by James Brown and we were married on old steps made from railway sleepers. For the reception we moved into several marquees set up in the top tier of the garden that were situated around the pool and amongst the palm trees for a seated dinner. The entire garden was lit at nighttime by fairy lights and tea light candles – it looked so magical.

My dress was made from two four metre long pieces of fabric that could be twisted any number of ways so that I could decide at the last minute how to wear it. My veil incorporate lace from my mother’s wedding dress and my bridesmaids all wore different dresses from designer Juliette Hogan in dusky colours.

I wanted the wedding to feel relaxed but romantic; soft but still with elements of tradition. The most amazing day of our lives and I wish we could do it all over again.

Vendors:

My dress: Theresa Lim Couture

Photographer: Garth Badger

Bridesmaids dresses: Juliette Hogan

Zach’s suit: Murray Crane

lesley graham writes
01/10/11 at 10:53 am

so ethereal and beautiful! doesn’t seem real! those dresses. beautiful. it was great meeting you the other day emily! best wishes to you, the site looks awesome.

love,

lesley

anne-marie writes
01/10/11 at 11:39 am

I really enjoyed reading the brides story and the images are so soft and sweet. I adore the bouquets. What flowers are in them?

01/10/11 at 11:50 am

omg, everyone is so friggin gorgeous!

Becky writes
01/10/11 at 11:56 am

The bridesmaids getting ready are so pretty and fun. I love the photos of them dancing.

01/10/11 at 11:57 am

Love the dress and the bucolic setting. Also love the boys’ suits & ties! Very relaxed & happy feeling to the photos.
*applause*

Sarah Danaher writes
01/10/11 at 12:03 pm

oh, I love the flowiness of all the dresses!

01/10/11 at 1:26 pm

The dresses are simply stunning. I think that is the best looking bridal party I’ve ever seen – beautiful!

01/10/11 at 1:54 pm

the attire of this wedding is stunning to say the least. such a beautiful celebration!

01/10/11 at 2:17 pm

her gown is so ethereal! love the twisted shoulder part.

emily writes
01/10/11 at 2:24 pm

What a fabulous dress!! I love it!

La-La Linh writes
01/10/11 at 2:40 pm

Her gown is absolutely beautiful. I am obsessed with one-shoulder dresses and this one is just breathtaking!

01/10/11 at 2:47 pm

This dress is amazing! Seems complicated to get into but the finished effect is stunning!!

01/10/11 at 2:58 pm

I LOVE her dress! So pretty and timeless. Also love her hair. :)

The bride looks absolutely fabulous. Their love really does seem to radiate from the photographs. The photographer did a great job!

01/10/11 at 4:30 pm

Such a breathtaking, romantic wedding! I absolutely adore the dress and I love the idea of deciding that day how to wear it!! So unique!

01/10/11 at 5:29 pm

all of their dresses look so stunning! love the look of the bridesmaid dresses!

Lauren writes
01/10/11 at 6:03 pm

I want to buy your dress!

annabelle writes
01/11/11 at 6:57 am

who was the florist?

G writes
01/11/11 at 10:57 pm

Wow, what an incredible dress! I must have it! Such a beautiful and meaningful setting as well. Congratulations!!

SP Weddings writes
01/12/11 at 5:39 am

One of my favourite weddings featured on Oncewed ever!!!!!!!! The dress is to die for, it shines in it’s simplicity and I love the story behind the choice of venue!!!
Love the entire event actually! Inspired on this Wednesday Morning!

01/12/11 at 10:22 am

These dresses are so magical and ethereal..love all of them!

terri planty writes
01/13/11 at 3:37 am

this is one of the most romantic weddings i have ever seen. i love her dress. it was made for her. and the garden that belongs to her grandmother and everyone looks so beautiful and effortless.

Michele Hart writes
01/13/11 at 12:45 pm

I love how the photos (especially the ones at the beginning) really embody the atmosphere of the wedding. They lighting really fits the dress/style! Love it!

Sally writes
01/14/11 at 7:32 am

I love the beautiful, feminine feel of this wedding. Also, love the dresses and the whimsical photos of the ladies together!

Kate writes
01/14/11 at 12:52 pm

love your dress!!! Is it possible to buy it? To late? :)

01/14/11 at 4:43 pm

Sooo romantic.. the look of their wedding, the story.. all of it. Just gorgeous!

Natalie writes
01/14/11 at 8:00 pm

I LOVE everything about this! That dress is simply stunning. I’m a NZ’er too, and getting married in a couple of years. Will def be sending the fiance to Murray Crane. The suits are perfect! I hope to have a garden wedding as beautiful as this too! Thanks for sharing.

Laura Murray writes
01/19/11 at 7:52 pm

I just LOOOVE that dress…. perfection.

Charlotte/LittleGems writes
01/20/11 at 3:01 pm

I think that is possibly the most beautiful wedding dress I’ve seen. GORGEOUS bride and wedding party. Thanks for sharing

01/22/11 at 2:13 pm

Lovely wedding images, very pretty. Dress is amazing.

06/08/11 at 6:31 am

everything is nice in this wedding! the atmosphere on the pictures is bright! i like it when the wedding entourage display a cheerful face looks like they’re all ready tom party! i love the setting which is in the meadows.

Brittany writes
09/27/11 at 4:15 pm

I wish they would explain in a little more detail how she did her dress. I’d love to do this for my wedding in March!

Eva writes
10/14/11 at 1:53 am

Gorgeous wedding and fantastic dress – so beautiful!

10/14/11 at 1:57 am

Beautiful wedding – love the dress by Theresa Lim (she is very talented) and wonderful photography

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