Inspiration

Afternoo n

Delight

A WHIMSICAL WEDDING PARTY WHERE SUMPTUOUS SWEET TREATS, GLAMOROUS GOWNS AND OLD-WORLD GARDENS EVOKE THE ROMANCE OF A LATE SUMMER AFTERNOON OF LOVE.

This page: Hannah wears Leanne Hamilton Couture ‘Peta’ cerise silk dupion pleated skirt with wide waistband and cream silk dupion bodice with French hand-appliquéd guipure lace and corset back closure. Hannah’s classic waves are shiny and full of body, with subtle makeup enhancing her naturally translucent skin. Shimmer highlighter was used on both models’ faces and hair to provide a slightly magical glow. Opposite: Denya’s bohemian hairstyle is wild with braids and messy curls. Her dramatic makeup highlights her sultry features.

Above: Hello Deer Cakerie & Bakerie Naked Cake with a vanilla mud base and butter sponge top tier; Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta topped with chocolate-dipped strawberries and gold glitter dust; and Vanilla Cupcakes with butter cream and fondant icing. Unplanned Bakery Vegan Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies and a selection of handmade chocolates from Josophan’s Fine Chocolates. Opposite: Unplanned Bakery Vegan Apple & Berry Pie with lattice pastry top. Hello Deer Cakerie & Bakerie Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta and Vanilla Cupcakes.

Opposite (from left to right): Denya wears Leanne Hamilton Couture ‘Diamond Mist’, featuring 10 layers of the palest mint French soft tulle, cut into a full circle skirt silhouette. The nude and ivory lace bodice has a deep V-neckline and button back closure, and features hand-cut and appliquéd French hand-beaded lace with sequins, seed beads and crystals. Talle wears two-piece upcycled black suit and white shirt from Dappa Clothing, with upcycled Dolce & Gabbana tie from Mrs Peel. Hannah wears Leanne Hamilton Couture ‘Gia’ latte silk dupion longline bodice with heavy French baroque-style guipure lace and illusion sleeves with hand-appliquéd lace detail. The full and gathered courtlength skirt has soft tulle layers.

STYLE FILE

VENUE Everglades Historic House & Garden, Leura BRIDAL GOWNS & ACCESSORIES Leanne Hamilton Couture, Bathurst MENSWEAR Dappa Menswear, Katoomba MEN’S ACCESSORIES Mrs Peel, Leura MODELS Denya May, Hannah Rose and Talle HAIR & MAKEUP Michelle Robards from Mountain Angel Salon, Katoomba CAKES & DESSERTS Hello Deerie Cakerie Bakerie and Unplanned Bakery CHOCOLATES Josophan’s Fine Chocolates, Leura BEVERAGES Hillbilly Cider ‘Vintage Apple Cider’ PHOTOS Brigitte Grant Photography PROPS The Golden Dandelion