Melissa & Kareim’s Clare Valley Wedding Weekender

The best cure for a hangover? A proposal certainly did the trick for Melissa. With spectacular views of Tassie’s Wine Glass Bay, Kareim popped the question after a 3 hour hike when a dishevelled Melissa refused to go another step. “It took me a second to realise what was happening’” Melissa shares. “Needless to say, my energy levels perked back up and my hangover disappeared!”

When it came to planning their wedding, Melissa and Kareim kept things pretty relaxed, opting for a picnic-style garden party at a friend’s Clare Valley property. The wedding day itself was flanked either side by other get-togethers, and with nearly 200 guests (many from far flung spots) onsite camping was definitely a bonus. Most importantly, as Melissa tells us “we didn’t have any time restrictions for the reception, which meant we could party that little bit later!”

Choosing a team to capture their day wasn’t a decision these two made lightly. She Takes Pictures He Makes Films were entrusted with the task and the newlyweds tell us their expectations were high. “Our film and photographs were something we didn’t want to compromise on, and were truly in awe with the results. Lucy and Alistair captured the ambiance, joy and feel of the day perfectly. We cannot recommend them enough!”

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Melissa wore the stunning Adelaide gown and Valentina headpiece by Anna Campbell and tells us “I wasn't really going for a particular style, I just really loved this dress and aside from it being super comfortable (a must), I thought it had a timeless beauty.”
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groom in blue and tan
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Melissa and her dad made many props and details together, including this timber arbour decorated with blooms by Gypsy Wildflower.
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grazing platters
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vegetarian wedding feast
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Specialising in rustic vegetarian fare, Let Them Eat dished up a feast that went down a storm. Four Seeds made a modern Swiss buttercream and lemon curd wedding cake and were awarded extra brownie points for “the yummiest brownies on the planet.”
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With their chilled, jazzy vibe, The Various Nefarious were everything Melissa and Kareim hoped for in their wedding band. “They were lots of fun and got the dance floor going pretty much as soon as the reception started.”
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Credits

Images She Takes Pictures He Makes Films | Bride's Dress Anna Campbell | Bridesmaid's Dresses Mai Loui | Groom's Suit SA Tailors and Drapers | Hair Jessica Brooks | Makeup Clara Fu | Ceremony Venue Private property, Clare Valley | Celebrant Helen McCann | Flowers Gypsy Wildflower | Catering Let Them Eat | Cake & Desserts Four Seeds | Band The Various Nefarious | Hire Mid North Party Hire | Deluxe portaloo The Outhouse |


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ELENI 8 years ago

Such a beautiful wedding, I LOVE her wedding dress!

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