Katelyn + Matt | Vintage Brookleigh wedding

Matt and Katelyn met through mutual friends, at the good ol'Hip-E Club. After a bit of persistence, Katelyn agreed to go a date and Matt was able to work his charm. Half a decade later, whilst they were staying at Crown Perth to celebrate their anniversary, as they were getting ready to go down to dinner, Matt popped the question. Being the thoughtful guy he is, he purposely proposed just before Katelyn put on her mascara, as he knew she would cry and didn't want it to stream down her face.

On the morning of the wedding, Kateyln was already completely ready by the time we arrived, mascara and all :) After a bit of fun in the dressing gowns, everyone was dressed and ready to go so we had lots of time for photos whilst surrounded by an aura of calm. . Yay to Katelyn's super organisation skills.

Their rustic themed ceremony was held Lakeside at Brookleigh, one of our favourite venues. Their ceremony had the cutest details that Katelyn had painstakingly collected (she has them available for future brides to hire out so get in touch with her at Your Fine Day if you are interested)

Their vision for their wedding was for it to be a huge celebration, fun from beginning to end, and this was certainly the case. Besides for the cheeky ants trying to climb up Katelyn's dress, everything went perfectly. The bridal party photos were taken in the Lakeside villa, the tree lined paths, glowing trees, by the lake, and in the paddock at Brookleigh. So much choice for photos so close together!

The reception was held at Stewart's at Brookleigh, a short stroll from the ceremony location. The reception looked amazing, Twigged Flowers by Tali did an incredible job, with each centerpiece individually designed with stunning flowers and unique glass jars. The lollybar looked delicious, and another of Katelyn's clever ideas, there was a box of thongs for the guests to use as dancing shoes, which was a great success! DJ Tony from Tonita, together with the supply of thongs kept the dance floor packed all night! Katelyn and Matt had an amazing honeymoon at The Kunja, a villa in Seminyak, Bali, and they highly recommend it for honeymooners!

Thank you Katelyn and Matt for a very fun, and photogenic day. And for staying out late whilst we had a play with some sparklers after the reception :)

Katelyn and Matt embrace under a starry Swan Valley night sky, lit by a single soft light

Bridesmaids in silk robes hang coral dresses beside Katelyn's lace gown on vintage teal doors

Diptych of coral bridesmaid dresses with the lace gown and Katelyn dressing in a pink silk robe

Katelyn flanked by two bridesmaids in silk robes, all smiling against pale blue panelling

Katelyn grins over her shoulder in a pink robe while bridesmaids stand close behind her

Sapphire engagement ring and diamond-set gold band resting on soft white fabric

Katelyn adjusts the neckline of her lace gown in a pink robe before a garden window

Perfume bottle glowing amber in window light beside the couple's personalised invitation

Katelyn and Matthew's wedding invitation card with coral trim and a lace border detail

Katelyn tucks a strand of hair into her updo while meeting her reflection, soft morning light

Pearl drop earrings with crystal accents hang against an ornate antique gold mirror

Matt plays superhero in a white satin robe, hands on hips, grinning before the wardrobe

Matt in his robe and Katelyn in her gown laugh together in the bright bridal room

Two-panel portrait of Katelyn fastening the lace-up back of her mermaid gown in golden light

Glittered gold heels hang from a swing beside a peach rose bouquet in a lace-wrapped jar

Bridesmaids in coral gowns clasp Katelyn's gown as she laughs in the sunlit bridal room

Two-panel view of Katelyn lifting the tulle train of her mermaid gown across polished floorboards

Close-up of Katelyn fastening a pearl pendant at the neckline of her lace gown

Diptych of Katelyn's father laughing in his shirt and tie and the bride fastening an earring

Katelyn laughs as she clips in an earring, updo and pearl necklace catching window light

Katelyn's hands slip the sapphire engagement ring onto her finger over white lace

Katelyn sprays perfume into a mist above her wrist, veil and red lips rimmed in light

Back view of Katelyn's low bun, crystal hairpiece and tumbling tulle veil by the window

Diptych of Katelyn's mother arranging her veil and a bridesmaid fitting the garter

Katelyn's mother drapes the veil over her seated daughter's shoulders, both beaming

A bridesmaid steadies Katelyn's glittering gold heel as she dresses for the vintage Brookleigh wedding

Peach and cream rose bouquets stand in glass jars awaiting Katelyn's vintage Brookleigh celebration

Soft window light warms peach roses and freesia in the bridal bouquet at Brookleigh

Katelyn lifts her lace-edged veil in soft window light before her Brookleigh wedding

Behind her veil the bride breaks into a bright smile in a double frame at Brookleigh

Two bridesmaids in coral dresses smile for portraits, one cradling her rose bouquet

Katelyn opens a leadlight door in her lace gown beside a peach bridal bouquet

Katelyn steps from a ribbon-tied vintage Cadillac waiting outside a Perth home

Katelyn and her father toast champagne in the back of the classic wedding car

Katelyn grins from the vintage car window, her peach bouquet on her lap

Katelyn and her two bridesmaids pose before the maroon Cadillac under a blue sky

Katelyn laughs as Matt greets her stepping from the vintage car in bright sun

Katelyn settles into the classic Cadillac as Matt waits with her bouquet

Guests gather beneath white umbrellas for the lakeside ceremony at Brookleigh

Matt's groomsmen in stone suits with orange ties laugh beneath the marquee

Katelyn's father settles her veil outside the limestone homestead before the ceremony

Wedding guests watch from the lawn as the Brookleigh ceremony begins

Katelyn walks the tree-lined aisle on her father's arm clutching peach roses

Matt's groomsmen wait by the white arbour in stone suits and peach ties

Katelyn and her father walk the petal-strewn aisle toward the arbour

Katelyn's father lifts her veil as the Brookleigh ceremony begins

Katelyn beams at Matt beneath the white arbour during their vows

Katelyn and Matt clasp hands, her peach rose bouquet between them

Katelyn and Matt exchange vows in the lakeside gazebo at Brookleigh

A woven rattan heart blooms with roses beside the couple at the arbour

Guests fill white chairs beneath parasols for Katelyn and Matt's lakeside ceremony

Matt smiles at Katelyn through the vows under the draped gazebo

Katelyn dabs happy tears with a tissue during her lakeside vows at Brookleigh

A bridesmaid holds her peach and cream rose posy in the arbour's shade

Katelyn and Matt share their first kiss as the bridal party applauds

Wildflowers in glass bottles and ribboned fans dress the reception tables at Brookleigh

Katelyn laughs through tears as the marriage certificate is signed

A bridesmaid dries Katelyn's eyes while Matt signs the register

Katelyn and her bridesmaid share a laugh after the signing under the willow

Sunlit peach and coral roses crowd Katelyn's lush bridal bouquet

Katelyn and Matt sign the marriage register beneath golden willow leaves

Katelyn and Matt touch foreheads after signing at the signing table

The bridal party gathers around Katelyn and Matt at the signing table

Katelyn and Matt walk hand in hand back down the aisle as husband and wife

Katelyn kisses Matt then playfully wipes his cheek at the arbour

Katelyn and Matt walk back down the aisle through thrown petals in bright sunshine

A blonde guest laughs behind her hand as she greets Katelyn after the ceremony

Every guest waves cheerfully around the newlyweds in a wide Brookleigh group shot

Family and friends crowd around the couple for a garden group photo at Brookleigh

Katelyn and Matt greet guests beneath the gazebo after being presented as Mr and Mrs

Katelyn and Matt smile through golden foliage in a warm Brookleigh garden portrait

Katelyn leans on Matt's shoulder clutching her coral bouquet in golden afternoon light

Katelyn laughs with Matt in the lantern-lit homestead hallway at Brookleigh

Katelyn straightens Matt's boutonniere in the warm glow of the homestead corridor

The newlyweds pose beneath wrought-iron lanterns in the wine-cellar hallway

Katelyn and Matt holding hands beneath the stone archway of Brookleigh's homestead, candle sconces glowing

Two bridesmaids in coral gowns laughing in golden light, one clutching a peach and cream rose posy

Groomsmen in taupe suits laughing beside golden foliage, each holding a white wicker heart with peach flowers

Bridal party smiling under a willow at Brookleigh, coral gowns and taupe suits with wicker heart bouquets

Katelyn and Matt beside their maroon vintage Cadillac on a tree-lined Brookleigh driveway in low sun

Wedding party lined along the maroon Cadillac under sprawling trees, couple sharing a look at right

Katelyn and Matt smiling at each other beside the polished maroon Cadillac framed by sunlit trees

Close-up of the gleaming maroon Cadillac's fender badge and chrome grille catching soft garden reflections

Bride and groom perched on the Cadillac's tail fin, Katelyn resting her arm on the chrome spare wheel

Katelyn laughing over her peach rose bouquet while leaning on the car wheel, Matt in soft-focus foreground

Matt and Katelyn forehead to forehead as her veil billows, vintage car and deep blue dusk sky behind

Close view of Katelyn's rounded bouquet of orange, coral and cream roses against her lace gown

Handler holding a chestnut horse beside a small dog on the gum-tree-lined lane at Brookleigh

Katelyn grinning back at Matt as she leads him by the hand down the dappled plane-tree avenue

Katelyn cradling Matt's face as they kiss among the trees, peach rose bouquet between them

Katelyn tugging Matt's tie and laughing as her veil catches the afternoon light beside the gums

Katelyn and Matt strolling hand in hand down the sun-dappled gum avenue, her veil trailing behind

Matt and his groomsmen perched along a white paddock fence under a bright country sky

Bridal party lifting Katelyn's ruffled train in a dusty paddock, backlit by the sinking sun

Low-angle portrait of Matt and his groomsmen buttoning taupe jackets against a deep blue sky

Katelyn posing with Matt and the groomsmen in golden paddock light, white fence stretching behind

Full bridal party lined up in the golden paddock, coral gowns flanking Katelyn's white gown

Katelyn and her bridesmaids swinging their gowns in the breeze under a vast blue sky

Katelyn flanked by her two bridesmaids with the sun blazing between them at dusk

Bridal party walking arm in arm across the paddock, sun flaring behind Katelyn's veil

Katelyn laughing with Matt and the groomsmen as the guys adjust their jackets beside the fence

Katelyn and Matt grinning at each other in a dry paddock, her gathered skirt between them

Katelyn and Matt kissing on the drive outside Brookleigh's turreted stone homestead at dusk

Duet frame of the couple by the Cadillac and a close embrace over Katelyn's peach bouquet

Bridal party gathered on the lawn before the stone homestead's turret under a huge evening sky

Katelyn and Matt walking hand in hand through sunlit trees, Matt carrying a green can

Bridal party celebrating on the driveway at sunset, Katelyn and a groomsman raising their arms

Silhouette of the couple beneath Brookleigh's turret against a deepening blue evening sky

Duet of the couple in candlelit sandstone archways, Katelyn toasting with champagne in one

Reception room with white fabric swagged across the ceiling above the bridal table and cake

Round guest tables with white chiavari chairs set for the reception in soft window light

Crystal vases of tuberose and peach roses dot a lace-trimmed guest table in warm light

Guest table set with glassware and blooms before a curtained wall, heart chalkboard reading eight

Bridal table dressed in white linen and peach posies against a draped lace curtain wall

Kraft place cards reading Mr and Mrs Sinclair trimmed with orange ribbon and lace

Lace-wrapped jars of roses and tuberose beside a heart sign marking table eight

Lolly buffet in glass jars beneath a vintage clock, white script reading love is sweet

White wooden love sign surrounded by candy jars and peach roses on the dessert table

Bridesmaid in an orange gown striking a playful star pose with the MC beside the bar

Katelyn raising her bouquet triumphantly as she and Matt make their reception entrance

Bridal table mid-speech, Katelyn beaming between bridesmaids in orange and groomsmen in ties

Groomsman in a navy suit delivering a toast with notes in hand, guests smiling behind

Katelyn and her bridesmaids toasting with champagne flutes along the draped bridal table

Three rounded bouquets of peach and apricot roses lined up beneath glowing pendant lights

Duet of the couple embracing at dusk and their stacked gold wedding rings glowing close-up

Katelyn laughs with a champagne glass while Matt gathers her gown train at dusk at Brookleigh

Katelyn and Matt embrace beneath a violet dusk sky by the white paddock fences of Brookleigh

Katelyn and Matt smile arm in arm at dusk as golden grass plumes blur the foreground

Wind whips Katelyn's veil skyward as she and Matt face each other under a deep blue night sky

Katelyn and Matt lean together against a white ranch fence in the last light at Brookleigh

Katelyn and Matt kiss under her veil against an orange horizon as night falls at Brookleigh

Silhouetted beneath her veil, Katelyn and Matt share a kiss at sunset, treetops black behind them

Katelyn and Matt stand forehead to forehead, silhouetted against a dusk sky fading to orange

Side by side frames show Katelyn's veil lifted by the breeze and the pair walking hand in hand at night

A two-frame diptych of Katelyn swirling her veil overhead in a twilight paddock at Brookleigh

Katelyn swings her veil toward a rising moon as she and Matt stroll the twilight paddock

Katelyn swirls her full skirt while holding hands with Matt beside lamplit stone walls at night

Wedding guests clown with props and peace signs at a lamp-lit reception table at Brookleigh

A groomsman in a purple cap gives a toast, microphone in hand, beside a wall lantern

Katelyn wipes tears of laughter with a napkin while Matt grins during wedding speeches

A guest in a floral dress laughs heartily during speeches at the Brookleigh reception

A lollipop is handed down the table to a smiling bridesmaid amid wedding toasts

Diptych pairing the Matthew and Katelyn menu card with the couple laughing at their welcome table

Two frames show the cream buttercream wedding cake topped with peach roses before cutting

Katelyn and Matt cut their flower-topped cake together under a candle-lit lantern

Laughing groomsmen hoist Katelyn sideways in her billowing gown at the reception

Katelyn and Matt smile nose to nose during their first dance amid drifting blue fog

Wide view of Katelyn and Matt's first dance before seated guests under a draped chandelier

Matt pulls Katelyn close across the dance floor through glowing fog and low light

Matt twirls Katelyn beneath a chandelier as fog swirls across the reception floor

Katelyn laughs mid-spin in Matt's arms as blue fog rolls across the dance floor

Katelyn and Matt kiss on the dance floor, backlit by a flare through hazy blue smoke

Katelyn dances with a groomsman among couples in coral dresses under party lights

A burlap banner reading dancing shoes hangs on a crate of spare thongs for guests

Katelyn's gown flares as Matt dances her past guests under warm reception lighting

An older woman and a groomsman in a cream vest dance close under reception lights

An elderly couple embraces on the packed Brookleigh dance floor as guests party behind

Guests throw their arms up beneath the chandelier while a man shouts with joy up front

A groomsman lifts his partner high as they dance among the wedding crowd

Katelyn winds up to toss her bouquet to a line of eager guests at the reception

A bridesmaid in coral lunges for the bouquet as guests crowd in behind her

A guest in coral clutches the caught bouquet while friends cheer beneath the chandelier

A bearded guest dances with arms flung wide beside Katelyn under the draped ceiling

Katelyn spins a guest by the hand on the dance floor amid a crowd of dancers

Katelyn pulls a lunging groomsman back up by the hand as guests laugh around them

Katelyn waves to guests as she and Matt exit the lamplit homestead past a woman holding a sparkler

Katelyn and Matt stand forehead to forehead inside a glowing ring of sparkler light at night

Katelyn and Matt embrace beneath a starry indigo sky between dark trees at Brookleigh

A swirling sparkler trail loops around Katelyn and Matt by the white fence at night

Sparkler light spells love in cursive beside Katelyn and Matt embracing on the night road

Featuring:
Ceremony venue: Lakeside at Brookleigh Estate
Reception venue: Stewarts at Brookleigh
Hair Stylist: Jessica Ferrelli
Makeup Artist: Thiana Sperry
Flowers: Twigged Flowers by Tali
Wedding cake: Bride's Nana
Celebrant: Fae Harrison
DJ: Tony Doney from Tonita Sounds
Cars: Classic Chrome & Curves
Brides dress: Hob Nob Bridal
Decor: Bride collected and now hires it out via Your Fine Day
Lolly buffet Bonbonniere: Bride's design, glas jars from Your Fine Day
Bridesmaid dresses: Leanne at Catwalk Bridal
Stationary: Designed and printed by Groom's friend. Assembled by bride. Pocketfolds from Butterfly Days.
Brides shoes: Shoes of Prey
Jewellery and brides hairpiece: Mosquita
Rings: Michael Hill
Veil: Hob Nob Bridal
Eyebrows: Melanie Marris
Spray Tan: Katie at Vara Bronze
Suit hire: Regalia Craft

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