Amanda and Steven embrace the great outdoors at classic garden wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

Perth pair Amanda and Steven headed outdoors for their classic garden wedding.

“I really just wanted a fun, relaxed cocktail style wedding, outside and near the river,” Amanda, 29, says.

“Matilda Bay Reserve was the perfect location, and luckily for us, provided the prefect weather. The ceremony set-up and flowers was all provided through Matilda Bay Restaurant and was perfect.”

The ceremony, in front of 100 guests, was held on March 3, 2018. Amanda and Steven, 34, ensured there wasn’t a boring break in the celebrations before the reception at Matilda Bay Restaurant’s Catalina Room.

“We really wanted our guests to have a great time, from having the reception next to the ceremony venue, to pre-drinks, live music and giant lawn games between the ceremony and reception to avoid a long wait,” the bride says.

“We provided a tub of thongs for the girls to change into if needed – most ladies where in thongs by the middle of the night!”

The couple describes their classic garden wedding as perfect.

“Honestly, I don’t think I would change a thing. I had a great time planning, and a great day,” Amanda says.

Photos courtesy of Simone Addison Photography.

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Amanda is full of praise for the team at Luv Bridal for helping her find the perfect dress. “The girls at Luv Bridal are so friendly, helpful and don’t put any pressure on,” she says.

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The outdoor ceremony was a dream come true for the Perth couple, who were officially wed by Adie from Ceremonies by Adie. “Adie made our ceremony so special and so personal. She is relaxed, down to earth and made the ceremony all about us, with personal touches throughout,” Amanda says.

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“We met when Steve was working at a pub, and I was a bit of a regular. We dated for four years before buying a home together and now live with our fur children. Steve proposed on a holiday to Bali,” Amanda says.

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Amanda’s bridesmaids were pretty in pink courtesy of dresses from Esther & Co.

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Joe Boshell provided acoustic and DJ entertainment to get the dance floor going. “He was able to take in last-minute first dance requests and was great all night,” Amanda says.

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Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: Scarlet and Co

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Little White Couture

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Luv Bridal & Formal - Designer Direct

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Alan Pinkus

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Little White Couture

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Esther & Co

Celebrant Celebrant: Ceremonies by Adie

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Ezereve

Ceremony Venue Ceremony Venue: Matilda Bay Reserve

Entertainment Entertainment: Joe Boshell Music , Derieve Event Hire

Flowers Flowers: The Flower Girl Perth

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Tarocash

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Tarocash

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Tarocash

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Tarocash

Hair Hair: Mercyll Cooper

Invitations Invitations: Paperless Post

Makeup Makeup: Mercyll Cooper , Glamour Nail Bar Subiaco

Photographer Photographer: Simone Addison Photography

Reception Venue Reception Venue: Matilda Bay Restaurant

Rings Rings: The Diamond Club

Transport Transport: Michael's Chauffer Service

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Maisey's Collections , Larger Than Lights

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Mounts Bay Apartments

Photos courtesy of Simone Addison Photography.