Lise & Luke’s Relaxed Wedding Weekender

Words by Kristy Kyi / Images by Bonnie Jenkins
May 13, 2016

Lise and Luke’s rustic Midginbil Hill wedding is the kind that so many dream of – a relaxed, weekend-long celebration with family and friends on a picturesque working cattle farm near Byron Bay.

Bonnie Jenkins was the lady behind the lens and the couple were delighted with their choice. “If you want natural photos that capture the moment and draw on the beauty of nature, book her now. She has an eye for detail and is definitely an artist!”

There is no question Bonnie had plenty of pretty to work with – a ceremony beneath a big old fig tree where guests were seated on hay bales followed by a dramatic storm and a reception in a barn decorated with flowers, lace and candles.

Lise says, “We knew early on we liked the idea of a weekend long wedding where we had time to catch up properly with family and friends. After visiting Midginbil Hill it just felt right. The venue is in a beautiful part of the world and it offers different accommodation options so all guests can stay on site if they chose.” Luxury tents from Glamping Days Hire Co provided on-site accommodation for the bride and groom and some of their guests.

As for advice, Lise urges brides not to underestimate the value of hiring a day-of coordinator. “In hindsight I wish I had employed someone. Our friends and family were amazing but given we had a weekend long event I think I would have been a little less stressed and able to enjoy it more had we hired someone to be in charge for the day. So if any readers are tossing up whether to hire an ‘on the day coordinator’ or not I’d say go ahead, there’s still going to be plenty for you to do!”

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Lise’s sister was in charge of arranging the florals purchased from a wholesaler, and enlisted a bevy of helpers to put together jars of colourful flowers for the reception.
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Farm festival wedding at Midginbil Hill
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Lise’s tiered dress by Erin Featherstone for Free People blended perfectly with the rustic, laid back vibe of the weekend. She topped off her bohemian look with a sweet floral crown by Skeleton Leaf.
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Lise and Luke's little boy Thomas looked particularly dapper, outfitted by Letti and Silly Horse.
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The bride gave her maids some loose guidelines to purchase a dress they loved that was “white, short, pretty, lace and boho” – who wouldn’t love that brief!
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The old barn was transformed into a cosy reception space with props from Arctic Fox, Sunshine and Confetti, and plenty of opshop bargains sourced by the bride and groom.
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Farm festival wedding at Midginbil Hill
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Credits

Images Bonnie Jenkins | Bride's Dress Free People | Groom's Suit Ben Sherman | Page boy Letti | Hair & Makeup Paris Ambrose | Venue Midginbil Hill | Hire Artic Fox | Hire Sunshine & Confetti | Flower crown Skeleton Leaf | Celebrant Jandra Faranda | Acoustic music Grace and Beau | DJ Jackshit | Pizza Il Carretto | Tacos Pop Taco | Bell Tents Glamping Days |


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