The shoot was a perfect marriage of stylists, artisans and service providers (specific details where necessary below):
Venue (Sarabah Estate and Winery):
• Chalet for preparation
• Rolling green hills for chapel (ceremony) to perch on one
• Olive grove for reception
Planner & co-ordinator & stylist (Magnolia Studios):
• Incorporation of some vintage elements - Marisha turned to her grandmother's collection of gorgeous pieces and was delighted to be able to include her beautiful gold filigree bracelet, gloves and hat box and a variety of crystal ware
Hair & Makeup artist (Tyneale Hahn Makeup Artist):
• Created two polished hairstyles teamed with a makeup look to softly feature the bridal muse’s porcelain skin and allow the eyes to hold all the emotion and detail
Stationery (Lala Design):
• Created romantic styled stationery using traditional cotton paper, printed antique gold tones ink, complemented with soft watercolour florals in tones of peach and pink, and finally finished with gold leaf accents, wax seals and a custom dyed silk ribbon
Cake (Ekat’s Couture Cakes):
• Featured delicate sugar ruffles and pastel watercolour shades showcasing handmade wafer and rice paper flowers
Flowers (Le Sans Souci):
• Drew inspiration from lush garden-style showcasing Australian-grown blooms, such as Grandiflora Roses and botanical chandelier designs featuring simplicity and lightness – all inspired by French country life
Dress (Sew Master Fashions):
• Created a whimsical tulle gown inspired by dreams and wishes of brides everywhere; classic yet fashionable, the tulle skirt was paired with romantic balloon sleeves that are perfect for a formal ceremony but can be detached for a relaxed reception vibe
Hair accessories (Belle Folie Bridal):
• Pulled from the Garden of Delight collection and features fabulous florals in hues of gold, champagne and blush
Platter (Amour Platters):
• Created an authentic gourmet French platter with a selection of charcuterie meats, blue ash creamy goat's cheese, a smooth blue cheese embodied in a natural rind, triple cream brie layered with fresh honeycomb, gourmet beetroot dip, an array of antipasto, golden pears, lavish crackers, heavenly dried & fresh fruits of the forest, organic edible flowers & herbs, combined with a French garlic baguette drizzled in olive oil to capture the true essence of France.
• Also created French-inspired classic desserts: an assortment of 1) mille feuilles (French for a thousand sheets) layered with rich decadent pastry creme, layers of French butter pastry, sweet & sour raspberries and dusted with sweet angel icing, 2) short pastry profiteroles filled with rich crème then rolled in decadent dark chocolate & sprinkled with fairy dust, and finally 3) classic French Butter Madeleines dipped in almond butter icing & rolled in chopped toasted almonds.
Shoes (Luminous Assembly):
• Comfortable, show-stopping, pink leather heels
Silk ribbon and ring box (The Whole Bride):
• Octagonal ring box and silk ribbon
Car (Our Wedding Cars):
• Rolls Royce 1948 “Emily” Silver Dawn motor vehicle
Chocolate(Little Cocoa):
• Handcrafted chocolate praline favours with white chocolate ganache and berry fillings (elegantly presented in a two-piece box with luxe foil embossing)
Celebrant (Jac Moore Marriage Celebrant):
• Professional, vibrant, authentic
• Relaxed, meaningful, fun ceremonies
Cufflinks (Peggy and Finn):
• Wooden cufflinks
French oak leaf brooch (Cate Lowry Design):
• Impressed, pierced, patinated fine silver
Pen (Lathe & Chisel):
• Pen made specifically to suit the palette of this shoot
• Pearlescent/white/white opal acrylic/hand-poured artisan resin/handcrafted fountain pen
Ceramic flowers (Bron’s Ceramics):
• Individually handcrafted and painted kiln fired flowers, bringing everlasting joy
Suit (Wil Valor):
• Dark beige suit, white shirt, and pastel bow tie and pocket hank
• Light-weight Italian wool
Furniture hire x2:
• Brisbane Furniture Hire: provided a uniquely Parisian-inspired dining setting and featured furniture creating an intimate and authentic French reception setting.
• Scenic Rim Wedding Hire: included an ornate white linen sofa and tiffany chairs to set the scene within the elegant open air chapel. Their gold cutlery and candle sticks graced the reception table while the gold lace chair added a whimsical flair to the shoot. The final contribution was the gold charger plate for the bread display.
Macarons (Mama Mac’s Macarons):
• White chocolate filling with gold fleck
Harpist (Shiny Harpist; President of the Harp Society of Queensland):
• Added a note of elegance, sophistication and exclusivity
French-made perfume
