An African and Australian fusion: Ashley and Shannan’s elegant vineyard wedding

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Easy Weddings
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Updated on: March 17, 2022

Following a safari proposal surrounded by Rhinos, Zimbabwe born Ashley and South African fiance Shannan made an effort to include an African influence for their elegant vineyard wedding.

A nod to their heritage and the couple’s newfound home in Australia, the bridal bouquet included King Proteas as the main flower. “I had the most gorgeous Gum and King Protea bouquet – an African and Australian fusion,” explains Ashley, 27.

Close family and friends from Zimbabwe, New Zealand and Australia made up the 48 guests in attendance on May 6, 2018.

Celebrations started with a lunch time wedding at Toms Cap Vineyard in Willung South, VIC and following reception at Shannan’s sisters house, and continued the next day with a breakfast for guests.

“It was a weekend of activities,” Ashley says. “It was very relaxed and we just wanted to have fun!”

While Ashley and Shannan, 31, were lucky enough to take in every moment, they also have gorgeous photos captured by Passion8 Photography to help remember their day.

“We were laughing and having such a great time that we forgot Andrew from Passion8 Photography was even there! He was just incredible,” Ashley says.

Photos courtesy of Passion8 Photography.

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Ashley and Shannan exchanged rings custom made by a jeweller family friend.

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Ashley says Andrew from Passion8 Photography was simply phenomenal. “We wanted natural photos with minimal editing and that’s what we got. All our photos are of us laughing – it wasn’t forced and it was perfect.”

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Bomboniere Bomboniere: DIY

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Mis Frou Frou

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Made with Love

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Nine West

Celebrant Celebrant: Minister Tom Scott

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Playlist

Flowergirl Dress Flowergirl Dress: Farmers

Flowers Flowers: Valentina Flowers

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Barkers , Hannah's

Hair Hair: Hair on Park Lane

Invitations Invitations: DIY

Makeup Makeup: Carla Louise Peters

Pageboy Attire Pageboy Attire: Farmers

Photographer Photographer: Passion8 Photography

Rings Rings: Diamond Studio

Transport Transport: Latrobe Valley Bus Lines

Venue Venue: Tom's Cap Winery

Photos courtesy of Passion8 Photography.