The year 2014 was a big year for my family both my sister and I got married. Kathryn and Todd had dated for several years and on New Years Eve 2013 they got engaged. My baby sister was getting married – it seemed only yesterday that she was a 5 year old monkey playing with my make-up and now she was all grown up and was about to become a wife!
After many years of creating bespoke styled weddings it was incredibly special for me to be asked by my sister to style something unique for her and Todd. They wanted a relaxed, pretty and vintage look for the day. The only catch was I was going on tour with my husband for our honeymoon and we would be away for one month. We literally arrived back in Sydney late Friday and the wedding was on the Sunday. It was a stealth operation. Everything was made, ordered or booked before I flew out. Except last minute details such as flowers, escort cards, place cards and of course the room and table styling.
Kathryn has a great group of girlfriends and they all came to set up the day before the wedding. Looking back I am not sure how I stayed awake for 2 days with 4 hours sleep and jet lag! Our brother is Organic Chef Simon Lawson and he designed a delicious lunch for the daytime reception at Agape Organic Restaurant in Botany. His passion for organics and creative skills in marrying flavours together is a gift. Wedding photographer Karen Buckle flew down from the Sunshine Coast to capture the day. A big thank you to her as she had an evening wedding the night before and came in on the first flight to arrive by 10am! Karen photographed my engagement and wedding – and my sister fell in love with her work. She is such a breeze to work with and I can totally relax knowing her eye for detail and light is impeccable.
It was a perfect Spring day and my sister was radiant in a beautiful lace Rosa Clara dress from Bare Faced Bride. The best way to share the beauty of the day is with pictures. Images by Karen Buckle Photography some styling images were taken by me. All styling, flowers, handmade details and stationery by me – {Rosebud Designs + Tessa Rose Handmade}. Wishing my little sis and her husband a lifetime of wonderful memories and may their marriage be always blessed with love, trust and happiness.
Karen Buckle Photography and Calli Burnett are running The Wedding Photography Workshop on the Sunshine Coast in May 2015. For more details visit The Wedding Photography Workshop.
In all things beautiful,
Lyn xx