Erin and Ben’s boho rustic wedding in record breaking rain

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Easy Weddings
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Updated on: March 17, 2022

Even a record breaking 60ml of rain couldn’t stop Erin and Ben having the best time of their lives at their boho rustic wedding.

While the Canberra pair originally planned to exchange vows in the gardens of Tuggeranong Homestead in Richardson, ACT, the downpour suggested the Mother Nature had other ideas.

“We ended up moving the ceremony inside to the drawing room,” says Erin, 26. “Gerry and Ann from Tuggeranong Homestead were very accommodating and we still got married under the arch my Dad had built out of an old ladder and decorated with greenery and flowers.”

On December 12, 2017, 75 guests joined Erin and Ben, 30, in their celebration of love.

“We didn’t want anything traditional or formal — we wanted a fun and relaxed vibe for everyone to enjoy. How often do you have all of your favourite people together at one time these days?”

Despite the morning’s ominous weather, the sun shone for wedding photos captured by Mel Hill Photography and stayed clear for a fun-filled reception that lasted into the night.

“The main advise I would give is to not stress about things you can’t control — like the weather. Our wedding was unique, relaxed and perfect for us.”

Photos courtesy of Mel Hill Photography.

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Canberra celebrant Judy Aulich officiated Erin and Ben’s marriage.

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Mel Hill Photography made getting our photos taken so much fun and stress-free. Every photo came out amazing and they captured the day perfectly.”

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Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: DIY

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Esther and Co.

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Little Party Dress

Celebrant Celebrant: Judy Aulich Celebrant

Flowers Flowers: Barton Flower Bar

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Tarocash

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Tarocash , Connor

Hair Hair: KJ Haircare

Honeymoon Honeymoon: North America

Invitations Invitations: Vistaprint

Makeup Makeup: Charlotte Ann

Photographer Photographer: Mel Hill Photography

Rings Rings: Diamondere , David Parums Design

Venue Venue: Tuggeranong Homestead, Richardson ACT

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Little National Hotel

Photos courtesy of Mel Hill Photography.