Weddings

Leah & Jim’s Byron View Farm Wedding

Words by Hannah Pronesti / Images by Figtree Wedding Photography
March 18, 2016

A charming location, relaxed styling and a barefooted bride – sounds like a day well spent in paradise if you ask us and we couldn’t love Leah and Jim’s intimate Byron Bay wedding more. Having Brendan and Camilla of Figtree Wedding Photography behind the camera all day was just another bonus and the pair beautifully captured our newlyweds in all their loved-up glory.

A backdrop as beautiful as Byron View Farm needs little decoration so, aside from a flower-festooned driftwood arbour, Leah and Jim left much of their ceremony styling to Mother Nature. Byron Bay Weddings are responsible for the lush reception setup on the shady verandah of the farm’s cottage and we’re digging the cool combination of greenery and Edison bulbs suspended over the long trestle table.

Despite the laidback vibe, self-confessed foodies Leah and Jim ensured there was plenty of food for all, and Leah tells us the spread by Byron Bay’s Fig Tree Restaurant received rave reviews, “The food was everything Jim and I wished for.” She says. “Our guests loved it and raved about it weeks after the wedding. I am lucky enough that our photographer snapped a couple of food shots for me to drool over when I go through my wedding album!”

Boho Byron Bay wedding at Byron View Farm

Estelle of The French Petal was on botanic duty and we're loving the mix of proteas, white blooms and foliage dressing this driftwood arbour.

When it came to deciding on a theme, these sweethearts were inspired by the location itself. The result - intimate and super relaxed with the feel of a big party. “The cottage had so much character, there were cows roaming freely, we were on acres just to ourselves, and the back-drop to our reception was the sea in the distance.” Cue Dreamy sighs.

Rebellyous Cakes crafted this beauty - one tier of coconut & lime mud with white chocolate ganache, topped with a sticky date mud with Salted caramel ganache. Heaven!

Leah was the epitome of boho-chic in a delicate eyelash lace top and flowing skirt by Grace Loves Lace. A loose braided bun courtesy of Di’s Hair Designs was the perfect accompaniment for a crown of blossoms.

Not the posing kind, this couple wanted candid snaps and the duo behind Figtree Wedding Photography definitely delivered - “Brendan & Camilla were absolutely amazing,” Leah tells us. “So professional yet they made us feel so comfortable. The photos were the most beautiful shots I could ever ask for - really in the moment, which is exactly what I wanted.”

Leah and Jim are thankful that their day ran so smoothly and when it comes to logistics, Adrian of Byron Bay Weddings gets a very special mention. “From setting our tables and raking the leaves and the driveway so everything looked perfect, to queuing the music for when I walked down the aisle. I don’t think I could thank him enough, he really made our day what it was!"