Candice & Jake’s Low Key Countryside Wedding

Words by Hannah Pronesti / Images by Todd Hunter McGaw
November 21, 2016

Convention means little to Candice and Jake – the couple were so non-traditional in their approach to marriage that they booked their photographer – Todd Hunter McGaw – before Jake had even had a chance to propose! He did eventually, on a quiet Friday night at home, and these sweethearts tied the knot one rainy day on a picturesque property in Legendvale, Queensland.

The property itself belongs to Candice’s grandfather and despite the pair’s plans to wed outside, the weather forced them to make some last minute adjustments. “The rain changed our original plans which moved our ceremony from outdoors to a small cattle-yard shed.” Candice tells us. “Our guests helped style the shed 15 minutes before I arrived at the property. It was magical, intimate and authentic.” Instead of swapping personal vows, they stuck to the usual script and exchanged letters afterwards, a lovely personal touch.

Jake is a not-so-secret creative genius and when it came to the reception, he got to showcase his handiwork, decking out the pavilion with some DIY. “Jake created five long tables to cater for our intimate banquet, lit with pendant lights he’d strung together.” Candice shares proudly. Friends and fam also pitched in, sourcing vintage glassware while the astroturf dance-floor ensured everyone was dancing all night long.

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A typical navy or black suit wasn’t gonna cut it for Jake - instead he recruited Brent Wilson to help him design something special. Together they came up with something super stylish, custom-made and inspired by his fave colours, blue and green.
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“For our wedding I didn’t want to be a bride, I wanted to be me.” Candice tells us, and her gorg Lola Varma kit certainly fit the bill. Simple, modern and elegant, with some custom made Justin Tawse (of Lyrebird Bepsoke Jewellers) cat earrings thrown in for good measure (we’ve got a serious feline lover here!).
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As mentioned, the pair had wanted Todd Hunter McGaw on board before they even knew they were getting married, and he captured their day together with partner in life and crime, Alyda. “110% best photographers ever and definitely the coolest people. They made the day fun and casual and captured quirky and creative photos that fit our style.”
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There's nothing sweeter than a bunch of daisies for a brial bouquet, and this beauty was the handiwork of Simplicity Flowers Rockhampton. Simple and beautiful!
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Candice and Jake’s intimate dinner was orchestrated by Rockhampton based Lickity Fingers and according to all reports, they put on a jolly good spread.
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Did somebody say white chocolate mud cake with raspberry and white chocolate ganache? We are salivating over the gold leaf decorated, semi-naked cake by Flour Yeppoon!
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Credits

Images Todd Hunter McGaw | Bride's Dress Lola Varma | Bride's Shoes Tony Bianco | Groom's Suit Brent Wilson | Rings Justin Tawse - Lyrebird Bespoke Jewellers | Makeup Pro Makeup Yeppoon | Celebrant Kym Teague | Flowers Simplicity Flowers Rockhampton | Catering Lickity Fingers | Cake Flour Yeppoon |


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