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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