Cause I like you: Ruby and Alex’s bohemian wedding

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Updated on: March 16, 2022

It was a celebration of colour and creativity at the bohemian wedding of Ruby Alcock and Alex Robinson.

The Sydney pair, aged 22 and 23 respectively, married on April 16, 2016 with 150 guests at Corrangbong on the outskirts of Lake Macquarie. As Ruby describes, it was like moving everything they owned to Greenfield Farm Estate, to set up the bohemian-styled wedding of their “wildest dreams.”

The couple made many treasure finds at charity stores including crystal glasses, vintage linen napkins, table runners, Persian rugs and cushions. “We also had timber from an older farm that was 30 years old and formed two archways,” explains Ruby. “One bearing its own beauty, the other adorned in flowers and vines.”

The reception was dripping in vibrant blooms, Moroccan-style lanterns and a canopy of twinkling fairy lights, setting the scene for an unforgettable celebration.

The ocean is a huge part of our lives so we had marine animals propped around our cake,” smiles the bride. “My husband sang me a song and everyone constructed Chinese lanterns which were let up to float into the sky.”

The couple honeymooned in Samoa but unfortunately experienced a cyclone whilst there! “We are planning hopefully a redo later in life once we pay off this one,” says Ruby.

Photos courtesy of Alex Carlyle Photography.

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Among mismatched crystal glassware the couple had scoured themselves was antique cutlery from Crab Apple Vintage.

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Ruby’s bridesmaids added to the eclectic Moroccan vibe in long sleeve printed wrap dresses from Tigerlily.

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Ruby’s gorgeous gown, featuring this short crocheted train, was a creation combining three different styles, which her friend, a dressmaker, put together beautifully.

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“We were so blessed to have so many family members and friends lend a hand and pull everything together with us,” praises the bride.

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“Set in a valley with hills and smokey gums, it is secluded as your own wonderland hideaway,” describes Ruby. “It took our breathe away.”

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“Several hundred warm white globes hung from everything to everything,” describes Ruby of the transformed barn.

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“Our wedding was a creation out of my wildest dreams,” says Ruby. “The pack-up, I am told, was legendary.”

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Bomboniere Bomboniere: DIY

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Paloma Stipp Jewellery

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Spell Designs

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Tony Bianco

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Paloma Stipp Jewellery

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Tigerlily

Caterer Caterer: Mexicano

Celebrant Celebrant: Ben Pridmore

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Family and friends

Flowergirl Dress Flowergirl Dress: eBay

Flowers Flowers: Flora by Rachel Allan , Honeysuckle Florist

Gift Registry Gift Registry: Wishing well

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Moss Bros , Sportscraft , Zinc and Sons , Etsy

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Industry

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Sportscraft

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: ASOS , Happy Socks

Hair Hair: Vanessa La Hairdressa

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Samoa

Invitations Invitations: Water and Colour , Isaiah King Design

Lolly Buffet Lolly Buffet: Messina ice cream

Makeup Makeup: Kesty Munoz

Photographer Photographer: Alex Carlyle

Rings Rings: Eleni Kargilis , Danielle Sweeney Design

Transport Transport: Own campervan

Venue Venue: Greenfields Farm Estate

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Crab Apple Vintage , Folding Tables , Sydney Props , Burnt Street Fabrics , Kent Paper , Wasara

Wedding Planner Wedding Planner: Under the Arbour