Gorgeous Australian Farmhouse Wedding

Oh happy Monday.

I really don't have words for today's wedding. It is brilliant. The bride. Her gown. The blooms. Australia. The barn. The candles. The radiant smiles.

Y'all, I just have no words. And you know that never happens here. The pictures do all the talking.

Gold Hat Photography, you have 100% spoiled us with your work and this wedding. And well, we cannot say thank you enough.

Le sigh. Le sigh.

{From the photographer}
Kirby is Australian and Jonathan is English but they met in Greece while on a working holiday.

On the morning of the wedding, Kirby’s wedding dress’ zipper broke and it took all 4 bridesmaids and Kirby's mother to fix it

The wedding reception and ceremony were held at a farmhouse 30 minutes out of central Melbourne, Australia. The ceremony took place in a candlelight barn, followed by a delicious meal, a live band and the reception in the farmhouse.

{Vendors} Photographer: Gold Hat Photography // Reception Venue: Emu Bottom Homestead // Submission: Two Bright Lights

Modern and Rustic Winter Styled Shoot

It is always good to start Monday with a styled shoot that brightens Winter. Guys, these glimpses and teases of warm weather have been amazing. I literally asked Rusty before bed last night if we can live at the lake this summer. Hey agreed to it. It was an easy sell for me.

Even though warm weather is far off I don't mind (at all) celebrating a little winter styled shoot. Some reasons why I love styled shoots:

1. You can gather a ton of inspiration or you may only have one important detail stick out.
2. I love when talented vendors get together to show off their awesomeness.
3. I just enjoy the idea of taking something you see in your head and creating that magic in real life.

Star Noir Studio sent over today's wonderful rustic shoot but it is different than most rustic decor. It is a healthy mix of new and old. Where you have a beat up favors table, you have a shiny mirrored trunk. Where you have a farm style kitchen chair at the table you also have modern, nail trim chairs. This styled shoot shows you how to make rustic and modern decor work together. And...I love it.

{From the photographer} 
I LOVE this time of year. The nip in the air makes you want to curl up on the couch with a good book. People seem happier, more generous and more willing to smile. And there is just something wonderful about getting to have special decorations that makes everything seem a bit more fun. That's why I went to Events with Alexa to help me put together this shoot. The idea behind it is a more modern take on a Rustic Winter Inspired Wedding. Instead of the well-known dark green and red, we used blush, browns and grays, with pops of red. We set up in the apple orchard at Meadhaven on what had to be the coldest day this year, and Alexa made everything come together beautifully.

{Vendors}  Photographer: Star Noir Studio // Cake Designer: Art of Cakes // Favors and Gifts: Custom Love Gifts // Event Designer: Events with Alexa // Hair Stylist: Hair 'N Makeup by Rachel Dee // Event Venue: Meadhaven // Floral Designer: Melissa Timm Designs // Heirlooms and extras: Restoration Rentals // Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Savvi Formalwear // Invitation Designer: Star Noir Studio // Dress Store: Wedding Wonderland // Bride's Headband: Flourish Floral Design // Model Coordination: Gage Talent Agency //  Models: Ernie H., Alexus, Amy L., Danny G. // Bridesmaid Dresses: Euphoria Boutique // Submission: Two Bright Lights