Steph & Luke | Laurance Wines in Margaret River (Robert Oatley)

Steph and Luke first met when Steph snuck out to a partywhen she was 15 years old. They spent the night chatting together, however when Luke asked for her phone number Steph gave him a fake one, as she did not like his shoes. Luckily a while later they got in contact with each other and have been inseparable ever since!

Luke romantically proposed on Valentines day in 2012. He hired a limousine to take Steph to the Seaview Restaurant in Fremantle, where they had a romantic dinner and cocktails by the ocean. Back in the limo, Luke pretended to be getting some champagne, but instead turned around, got on one knee and popped the question.

We first visited the Luke and his groomsmen Daniel and David where they were getting ready in the amazing villas at Rivendell Winery. Then we visited Steph and her bridemaids nearby before they hopped into Steph's parents limos Events Chauffeur Services www.eventschauffeurservices.com.au for the short drive to the ceremony at the photogenic Laurance Wines in Margaret River (which, as of 2017 is called Robert Oatley Margaret River). Their ceremony took place by the picturesque lake, surrounded by jasmine and one thousand rose bushes. The bridal party photos were held in the winery grounds, including the amazing barn, and also at Canal Rocks. The reception was held in the rustic Cellar, complete with open fireplace, a high ceiling, a chandelier made of wine glasses, open beams and french doors overlooking the gardens and vineyard, which fit in perfectly with the French romantic decor Steph had designed. Steph highly recommends Laurance Winery, with special thanks to Sharon co-ordinator for the great food, service and how for making sure everything was perfect! If you are considering this Margaret River winery for your own day, see our South West wedding photography guide for more weddings in this region. And DJ Paul Stafford's lazer lights looked awesome!

Steph and Luke honeymooned in Bora Bora and Moorea, Tahiti, Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. From the photos I've seen and the stories I've heard, Bora Bora and Moorea sound like the most amazing place for a honeymoon! Someone have their wedding there and take us with you :P

Thank you to Steph, Luke, and all your family, friends for an amazing day, and to Mother Nature for that crazy sky and speccy sunset!

Bride and groom stand on coastal granite rocks beneath a brooding sky, her long veil catching the wind

Three guests in board shorts and summer dresses chat on a sun-splashed deck framed by dark posts

Diptych of wedding-morning prep: a father shaves at the mirror while the groom buttons his shirt and vest

A grinning groom in white vest and tie has his collar adjusted by a smiling helper in white

The groom flanked by two laughing groomsmen in black vests, beers in hand, by a spiral wall art piece

Diptych of the groom shrugging on his dark jacket, then buttoning it under a pendant lamp

A crimson rose buttonhole with silvery dusty-miller leaf waits on a table beside labelled corsages

Diptych of the suited groom fastening his watch, then straightening his pale tie in soft window light

Diptych portraits of the groom in a dark suit beside a red lampshade, half in shadow against rammed earth

Groom in white vest and black trousers clutches a pair of brightly coloured thongs, hand in pocket

Sunglasses on, the groom and groomsmen clink beer bottles in a sunlit toast outside the winery

The beaded tulle wedding gown hangs from a timber pergola among grapevines and garden blooms

Sparkling white wedge heels with rosette toes sit on a timber rail, greenery washed to a blur

Close-up of the gown's beaded sweetheart bodice, crystals glittering against soft tulle layers

Diptych of a silver lucky horseshoe on a ribbon in the vines and a jewel-pinned peony bouquet

A black perfume bottle with gold cap rests on a jarrah railing beside scarlet geraniums

Bride and three bridesmaids in satin robes strike confident poses before a fiery abstract mural

Diptych: a bridesmaid laughs in her pink robe while a grinning baby pulls up on the sofa

A flower girl in white sprawls on the lounge, chin in hand, gazing at the camera mid-prep

The page boy in a white bow-tied vest and a laughing flower girl tumble together on the couch

Bridesmaid and mother-in-law-to-be fuss over the bride's veil and tulle train beneath a bold orange artwork

Diptych: a pleated bridal clutch in manicured hands, then buttons done up on a glittering gown back

Ringed hand resting on crystal-beaded tulle, the bride's new diamond band taking centre stage

Diptych of the bride's veil being settled by mum, then a serene portrait with her fuchsia rose bouquet

A bridesmaid in blush drenches the veiled bride's curls with hairspray, both laughing in lamp-lit prep

Steph and her bridesmaids in white dresses hold pink bouquets before a vivid abstract painting.

Bridal portrait diptych of Steph with curled blonde hair, tiara and magenta peony bouquet.

Steph laughs as she arranges her tulle skirt inside the limousine beside a smiling man in a suit.

A jewelled heart ornament on the car bonnet beside Steph toasting champagne inside the limousine.

Wedding car with a ribbon bow glides along the tree-lined drive past the lake at Laurance Wines.

Diptych of Steph stepping onto a red carpet from the car and a close-up of her pink rose bouquet.

Guests mingle on the lawn around the tiered stone fountain under a bright cloudy sky.

Groom Luke waits with his groomsman as family guests gather on the lawn for the ceremony.

Diptych of the rose garden terrace and Steph walking the vine-clad pergola path with her father.

Three bridesmaids in blush gowns holding rose bouquets wait beneath the rose-covered arches.

Steph and her father descend the stone steps onto a petal-strewn path through the garden.

Steph walks arm in arm with her father past pale roses on the sunlit garden aisle.

Steph reaches Luke at the altar as her father gives her away before the vineyard lawn.

Wide ceremony scene of Steph and Luke at the altar with bridesmaids and seated guests on the lawn.

Steph's father and mother laugh warmly while walking together after the ceremony handover.

Close-up of Steph's hands placing the wedding ring on Luke's finger in soft garden light.

Steph beams up at Luke as they hold hands during their vineyard ceremony.

Diptych of Luke mid-vows and the couple's first kiss beneath the rustic timber arches.

Rows of wedding guests in sunglasses watch the ceremony from white chairs on the lawn.

Steph and Luke walk back down the aisle past wine barrels and rose bushes under timber arches.

Luke signs the marriage register on a wine barrel beside the celebrant in the rose garden.

Steph gazes up at Luke as he wraps his arms around her in dappled garden light.

A witness signs the marriage certificate on the wine barrel while the celebrant watches.

Two groomsmen in dark suits with boutonnieres grin beside the rose beds before the ceremony.

Diptych of Steph and Luke signing the register and strolling hand in hand along the pergola path.

Luke kisses Steph's hand as guests applaud during the recessional under the timber arches.

Steph hugs a guest in black on the lawn, bridesmaids with pink bouquets behind her.

Luke kneels to slip Steph's shoe back on as the wedding party watches from the lawn.

Big group photo of the couple and all their guests waving beneath the garden fountain.

Steph toasts champagne with guests, bouquet in hand, laughing in the afternoon light.

Steph and Luke embrace beside the tiered stone fountain fringed with roses.

Steph and Luke walk hand in hand across the lawn, tulle dress billowing under a blue sky.

Steph adjusts Luke's boutonniere as they smile among the climbing roses on the pergola.

Diptych of the couple by the rose garden and reclining together on the lakeside lawn.

Overhead shot of Steph and Luke lying on the grass, her tulle gown fanned around them.

Steph and Luke stand arm in arm looking out over the still lake and gum trees.

The bridal party in gowns and suits poses in front of the silver limousine under golden trees.

Steph and Luke stroll hand in hand down the golden corridor between rows of vines.

Steph seated with the flower girl by a timber staircase while Luke stands beside her below warm lights.

Diptych of the couple by the rustic staircase and Luke leading Steph up the timber steps.

Empty reception room with a long timber table, rattan chairs and candlelit chandelier.

Three bridesmaids in blush gowns sit laughing on a bench against the ochre villa wall.

Beneath twin chandeliers, Steph and Luke cuddle on a cushioned window seat.

Overhead view of the bridal party by the limousine beside red carpet runners in the vineyard.

Steph and Luke hold hands before the dark timber doors, her beaded gown catching the light.

Diptych of Steph smiling by the timber doorway and Luke glancing back with a beer bottle.

Steph and the flower girl share a moment indoors, then kiss silhouetted in a bright doorway.

Diptych of Luke joining Steph on the villa balcony overlooking the green vine rows.

Under the brass chandelier Luke kisses Steph's forehead on the cushioned window seat.

Overhead diptych of Steph lifting her gown while descending the dark timber staircase.

Flower girl leaning over a large terracotta pot on the gravel at Laurance Wines in Margaret River

Steph and Luke embrace on the barn steps as the wedding party watches from the balcony above

Bride and groom beside their silver limousine on red gravel, red carpet runners laid out nearby

Steph and Luke walking hand in hand between vineyard rows under a dramatic sky at Margaret River

Distant couple in the vines and the groom leading his bride over coastal rocks under stormy skies

Steph and Luke at the end of a weathered timber jetty, the groom lifting his bride's veil

Groom guiding Steph along a broken wooden jetty above calm sea under soft clouds

Bridesmaids in blush gowns and groomsmen in black suits grouped with the couple on the rocks

Wide coastal view of the couple dwarfed by granite boulders and moody clouds near Margaret River

Steph resting against Luke on a cliffside boardwalk overlooking the ocean at dusk

Wedding party seated on a stone wall by the sea, flower girl between the groomsmen

Left: couple descending a coastal boardwalk; right: seated beneath wide sunset clouds

Full bridal party standing hand in hand before the ocean under a heavy evening sky

Steph and Luke seated on a stone bench above the bay, her gown spread wide around them

Couple walking the lawn at Laurance Wines beneath a pink and purple sunset sky

Steph and Luke among the vines at dusk, her full tulle skirt glowing under a pink sky

Couple facing each other across the lawn at nightfall under a crimson-streaked sky

Luke and Steph strolling between vine rows beneath swirling pink and mauve clouds

Diptych: walking away beneath the rose arbor and holding hands outside the lit barn

Couple gazing at each other under the timber rose arbor in the garden after dark

Steph twirling her tulle gown on the lawn as Luke watches beside the rose garden at night

Diptych of the newlyweds on the lawn, ending in a close embrace outside the glowing barn

Luke spinning Steph in a dance on the dark lawn, the venue's warm lights behind them

Laurance Wines' barn and rose garden glowing under a stormy purple evening sky

Stone steps and timber arbor leading up to the softly lit winery building at night

Diptych of the reception: candle-lit bridal table and a tiered cake beyond the cellar doors

Blush tiered wedding cake with a sparkling Mr and Mrs sign and sugar roses in close-up

Engraved cake server reading Luke and Steph 06.12.2013, finished with satin ribbon

Steph and Luke cutting their rose-covered cake beside a wall of glowing candle lamps

Guests on their feet applauding beneath the chandeliers of the timber reception room

Steph and Luke laughing on their tufted throne chairs during speeches at the reception

A groomsman in a dark suit delivering a toast into a microphone by candlelight

Bridal table listening to speeches past tall lit candles and deep pink roses

Guests raising glasses for a toast under the chandeliers of the packed reception room

Steph and Luke giving their thank-you speech beside the stone fireplace, roses framing the foreground

Deep pink roses in sharp focus, the couple blurred mid-speech in the warm background

Steph and Luke's first dance in a haze of fog and coloured lights beneath the chandeliers

Diptych of family dancing: parents with the flower girl, then Steph with her small daughter

Diptych of the couple dancing among guests, Steph's arms raised, disco lights blazing

Steph laughing as she dances with guests in a circle under purple party lighting

Steph dancing with her little flower girl on the packed, warmly lit dance floor

Diptych of couples dancing: a formal dip in grey, then a playful tango in white

Guests dancing with arms wide amid green fog and coloured spotlights at the reception

Parents of the couple seated on the white tufted throne chairs behind a Mr and Mrs sign

Diptych of Luke and Steph dancing closely among guests under golden chandelier light

Gold bands and a diamond cluster ring resting above the Stephanie and Luke calligraphy

Macro view of Steph's rose-gold engagement ring with its sparkling diamond cluster centre

Steph tossing her bouquet over her shoulder to waiting guests by the stone fireplace

Guest triumphantly raising the caught bouquet as friends cheer around the stone bar

Steph lifting her tulle skirt from the throne chair as Luke kneels for the garter toss

Groom blindfolded with the bride's lace veil as she laughs during a reception game under chandeliers

Bride and groom share their first dance through fog and coloured lights beside the winery's stone bar

Bride dancing with arms raised among guests as pink and blue party lights fill the reception

Wedding guests dance under rainbow light beams, two women twirling in summer dresses at the reception

Guests laugh and dance as a woman flips her hair back under purple party lights

Groom and an older guest sing along with arms raised, drinks in hand, under warm chandelier light

Bride and groom slow dance forehead to forehead as another couple dances close behind

Groom swings his bride across the dance floor, her tulle skirt billowing under the chandelier

Couple's parents dance and smile in the foreground while the newlyweds sway behind

Bride and groom walk a chandelier-lit corridor past a red-lit tree as guests applaud

Bride beams as guests dance in a circle around her with raised arms at the winery reception

Newlyweds walk hand in hand through the winery's aged timber doors beneath a chandelier

Featuring Ceremony and reception venue: Laurance Wines (which, as of 2017 is called Robert Oatley Margaret River)
Brides dress: Galleria Couture
Hair Stylist: Thi
Bouquets & bridal table flowers: Bespoke Flowers
Cake: Cake Haute Couture
Celebrant: Anita Revel
DJ: Paul Stafford
Cars: Events Chauffeur Services
Decor: Designed by Steph, setup by Tie The Knot, Mandurah
Large Vases: Hired from Laurance
Bonbonniere: My M&Ms and boxes from Light in a Box
Clutch: Georgies Bridal Shoes
Veil: Brides Selection
Rings: Michael Hill
Jewellery and Tiara: Galleria Couture
Stationary: Created by Steph and MOH Jo Jensen, supplies from Starfish Lane, North Perth
Card Box: Made by Steph
Photo Booth: The Mighty Booths

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