Melanie and Harrison (or Mel and Harry to their friends) met eight years before they got engaged, at a beachside camping trip with mates. “We started dating after that weekend,” Mel tells us, and Harry took her back to that same spot to pop the question. “The day he proposed was so windy, and I was trying to tell him we should just go camping elsewhere out of the wind. But he was adamant to find a protected spot to watch the sunset. He then proposed on the beach, with our dog there with us and it was perfect.”
A year on, these folks had the dreamiest of big days at Mel’s family property in Quindalup, her in a custom-designed two-piece, him in a green M.J. Bale suit (tbh we love a coloured groom’s ‘fit). Lewis French popped in with some made camera skills to document the day and make those mems to last a lifetime!
THE VENUE “We had always wanted to get married in the backyard of my family holiday house in Quindalup, WA. I have been holidaying in this house with my family since I was born and it holds so many beautiful memories for us all. Harry thinks it was very sentimental having it there as we will one day bring our own kids to this house for holidays.”
FAVE DETAILS “Our amazingly talented friend (Meka Build) built our shot wall seating chart. This was such a fun way for guests to find their table and they got to enjoy a limoncello shot at the same time. I also loved the oyster bar at the post-ceremony drinks and knew this would be a crowd pleaser with our guests.“
THE SUIT “I told Mel I wanted a green suit as it’s my favourite colour. Mel then found the suits at M.J. Bale. I tried it on once and settled on it there and then. M.J. Bale were great and made the whole experience for me and my groomsmen really easy.”
COOL CUSTOM “Sadly, my cousin passed away two years prior to our wedding and my aunty gifted me a piece of one of his blue shirts with a message embroidered on it, which I wrapped around my bouquet as ‘something blue’. This was super special.”
WORD OF ADVICE… “Think about five things that you definitely want on the day, plan these well and everything else will slot in around it. Also, have someone there to coordinate the day to save yourselves any stress – this was a game changer for us.”
STANDOUT VENDORS “We couldn’t have done it without Amber Jasper, our stylist and coordinator. Our film and photography team, Lewis French and Films By Alix, made us feel so comfortable and produced such amazing memories.”
If you’re vibing Harry’s green suit, M.J Bale are your people. They’re on our directory (along with any more fabulous WA-based vendors) – give them a shout to go check out the suave suit options they have in oh-so many shades and hues.
CONTRIBUTING VENDORS Photographer Lewis French Cinematographer Films By Alix Event Planner & Stylist Amber Jasper Stylist Florist Amber Jasper Stylist (ceremony & reception), Little Harvest Studio (bouquets) Stationery & Signage Honeey Designs Ceremony & Reception Family holiday home Catering Supper Road Cake Bride’s grandma Hire Items M Events (chairs, lounges, bar, bar tables), Hire Society (linen, glassware, cutlery, plates) Lighting Hire Amber Jasper Stylist Entertainment DJ Jordan Adamson-Holmes Celebrant Emma Queen of Love Rings She Fine Jewellery (wedding bands), Natasha Schweitzer (engagement ring) Shot wall/seating chart Meka Build THE BRIDE Gown & Reception Pants Kate Willa Veil L’eto Bridal Robes The Lullaby Club, DISSH Shoes Felicity Bags & Accessories Earrings Christie Nicolaides (pearl earrings), Reliquia Collective (green earrings) Hair Amy Baines Hair Makeup Tori Overstone Fragrance Ellis Brooklyn Fawn via Mecca Bridesmaid dresses Stolen Stores Bridesmaid shoes Sol Sana, Tony Bianco Bridesmaid gifts Mr. Consistent (glasses), NARS (lipstick), James (eye mask), Cotton On (slippers), Ayla & Oak (earrings) THE GROOM Suit M.J. Bale Shirt Polo Ralph Lauren Bow tie David Jones Cufflinks Ties N Cuffs Shoes R.M. Williams Groomsmen suits M.J. Bale Groomsmen gifts R.M. Williams (belt), David Jones (personalised glass)