Jaclyn & Daniel’s Glam Country Wedding in a Machinery Shed

Words by Kristy Kyi / Images by Lauren Campbell
April 4, 2018

When you think ‘country wedding’ you probably don’t picture a black tie event with modern styling and exquisite food – but Jaclyn and Daniel’s rural NSW celebration, captured by Lauren Campbell, was a far cry from your typical farm wedding.

It was O-Week at university that brought this country girl together with this boy from the coast, and the first conversation they had was an argument about which was better – country or coast!

We don’t know who won, but when it came to choosing a venue for their wedding there was no argument – the property where Jaclyn grew up was the only place on their list. Jaclyn shares, “Once we were engaged I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere but my family’s property… The reception was in one of my father’s machinery sheds. He was quite perplexed as to why we would want the reception in his shed, he couldn’t imagine how it would come together but if you ask him now he was amazed at how it turned out.”

The couple called on Isn’t it Lovely to help to bring their vision to life, and they say that Rochelle was a “true gem”. Jaclyn reveals, “She was always there to answer my questions (believe me there were a lot!) and not only ensured that the setup of the day went to plan but made sure I had a great morning and that all the timings of the day happened promptly… We honestly could not have done it without her. She was able to take all my crazy ideas and make them work seamlessly.”

In fact, these guys tell us they scored big time with all their vendors. “They were all amazing – we were so happy with them. I spent a lot of time researching and chatting with a lot of different people and in the end it was the ones who were helpful, easy going and genuinely seemed to love what they do that we went with.”

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Transforming a huge machinery shed into stylish and inviting reception space was no mean feat, by stylist Isn't it Lovely was up to the task. We're loving the clean, contemporary accents against the rural backdrop.
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Jaclyn tells us she purchased her Christie Nicolaides earrings even before she’d chosen her dress! She ended up going with an off-the-shoulder fishtail number from Rachel Gilbert which she says was “perfect and so comfortable (and even better a quarter of the price of the other dresses I was looking at!).”
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The ceremony was big on feels - Jaclyn entered through the front door of the house she grew up in to stand beneath a huge wire arbour created by her dad, and her grandmother presented the wedding rings. Isn’t It Lovely decorated the arbour using florals supplied by Flowers by Lorey who also created the girls’ gorgeous native-filled bouquets. Marry Me Annie conducted the ceremony and Jaclyn says that many of the guests commented that she was one of the best celebrants they’ve experienced at a wedding.
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Talk about a glam bridal party! Jaclyn’s maids wore mismatched little black dresses from Zimmermann, Ginia RTW, Talulah, Cooper Street and Hansel & Gretel while Daniel and his groomsmen looked suitably dashing in Hugo Boss.
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The food was definitely a few notches above your standard farm wedding fare. The couple say, “We searched for ages for a caterer. One of our biggest things for the wedding was that we wouldn’t compromise on having amazing food and beautiful wine. We were so happy we found James Vickers Catering. His food is so different and beautiful, and similar to the high quality food you can find in capital cities. Guests were very well fed and loved every bit of food he served.”
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Jaclyn and Daniel (who admit they don’t like having their photo taken) say Lauren Campbell made everything fun and relaxed. “I cannot recommend her enough, not only are her photography skills out of this world but she is so lovely to be around. We are still not sure how one person managed to somehow be everywhere and capture every moment of the day,” Jaclyn shares.
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Betsy’s Goodbar provided bar services for the day and helped the couple to out together the cocktail menu which they say was a hit with the guests. They reveal, “We served mojitos and dark and stormy cocktails as well as perfectly timed espresso martinis for later in the night to keep everyone going!”
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Credits

Images Lauren Campbell | Bride's Dress Rachel Gilbert | Groom's Suit Hugo Boss | Hair Signature Hair 4422 | Makeup Gypsy Girl Beauty | Celebrant Marry Me Annie | Catering James Vickers Catering | Styllist Isn't it Lovely | Bouquets Flowers by Lorey | Furniture Hire Bang Event Co | Moggas Marquees | Signage Signed by Bird | Music Luke Dewing | Black Bridesmaid dresses Zimmermann | Ginia RTW | Cooper Street | Talulah | Hansel & Gretel |


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