Weddings

Anna & Sam’s Festival Wedding in Technicolour!

Words by Amy Richardson / Images by Steve Doyle
October 31, 2018

Creative couple Anna and Sam brought friends and family together for a weekend of sunshine and endless colour to celebrate a decade together. The vibrant aesthetic and festival vibes were captured by photographer Steve Doyle, who’s natural style suited this non-traditional wedding to a tee.

A textile designer by trade, the bride created a bold graphic print to be used across everything, from her wedding jumpsuit and bridal party outfits, to the décor and invitations. Even guests (and dogs!) donned the signature print in the form of hats, scarves, ties and tees, ensuring the the whole party was bold and bright.

With a theme of colour and fun, the couple crafted a party atmosphere for everyone to enjoy on the Bride’s mum’s property in Newry (near Byron Bay). Anna shares, “The festivities began at the top of our road with a procession down to our house. The ceremony took place in a paddock, framed by the flags we designed. Once we were pronounced husband and wife, we celebrated with a blast of colourful confetti.”

Throwing their wedding over the whole weekend, the party started on the Friday night with a dinner, the wedding on the Saturday and a recovery lunch on the Sunday, with friends and family pitching in to help with lighting, shopping and décor. With plenty of DJ mates, there was no shortage of music to fill the vibrant three-day wedfest.

colourful festival wedding in a paddock in Newry NSW

With their signature design printed by Print All Over Me, the couple’s friend Birgitta Helmer made the bride’s awesome jumpsuit and various items worn by the bridal party (and a bandana for the pup). Anna completed her bold look with statement earrings, and splashed out on a pair of Chloe wedges.

colourful wedding procession for a festival wedding

Sam popped the question while the pair were on their way to a music festival, so it was only fitting for these music lovers to throw a bit of a wedfest for their big day, complete with festival flags printed by Frankie and Swiss.

Sam’s Grandmother created a bright and colourful bouquet for Anna using fresh blooms sourced from Byron based florist, Beautiflora.

The couple met with photographer Steve Doyle for the first time just 20 minutes before the ceremony, but were impressed from the get go. “Steve was a champion! Would absolutely recommend him. He just hit the ground running, ducking in and out of paddocks capturing every moment.”

Anna’s dad is an Italian chef, so top quality nosh was a priority. The couple looked to local wood-fire pizza chef Peppe for their catering. The bride shared “Peppe is super passionate about food and made the whole process a lot of fun. He’s practically family now!”

unique handmade wedding and engagement rings

Anna's engagement ring and both wedding rings were commissioned through the couple’s favourite jewellery store, Pieces of Eight Gallery in Melbourne. Anna explains “I had my engagement and wedding rings commissioned by Kim Victoria while Sam had his ring made by Karla Way. The staff were incredibly helpful organising my commission from interstate.”