High school sweethearts Renee and Hayden celebrate elegant classic wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

After sharing a cheeky kiss in the schoolyard, Renee and Hayden’s lives were never the same again.

“Hayden and I are high school sweethearts and each other’s first loves,” Renee, 23, says.

“We had talked about our wedding for as long as I can remember.”

Hayden, also 23, popped the question on Valentine’s eve in 2015 after decorating a hotel bed in rose petals to spell “Marry Me?”.

After a two-and-a-half year engagement, the Adelaide couple celebrated their elegant classic wedding on November 11, 2017.

The pair were watched on by 120 of their closest family and friends as they wed among the vineyards at gorgeous Serafino McLaren Vale.

“Our ceremony was out on the lawns of the winery by the lake, under a huge amazing gum tree,” Renee says.

“The reception was decorated minimally with berry toned floral centerpieces to tie in with our bouquets, and we put tea lights on every table to keep the romantic ambiance.

“The lush vineyards of the winery were the perfect backdrop for our photos, springtime in McLaren Vale is beautiful, and nothing screams celebration and romance like wine!”

Photos courtesy of Travis Cornish Photography.

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Renee found her dream dress, an ivory lace mermaid gown with champagne silk underlay, at Adelaide Bridal Emporium.

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“If I was to do the day over again I would have trust that our planning would all come together and the day would be magical without me stressing over the little things!” Renee says.

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The couple rode in a classic Buick, courtesy of Buicks of Adelaide.

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“Fairylights and lanterns roped across the ceiling and accentuated the beauty of the glass domed roof in the courtyard where our reception was held. We really wanted the brick floor and walls, and glass ceiling to speak for itself. This was one of the reasons we chose this beautiful venue – we loved that with very little work it looked breathtaking,” Renee says.

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Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: The Seed Collection

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Lovisa

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Allure Bridals , Adelaide Bridal Emporium

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Betts

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Various

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Lovisa

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: After Dark Boutique , Pia Gladys Perry

Celebrant Celebrant: Caryn Rogers

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Playlist

Entertainment Entertainment: DJ Matt McLaughlin

Flowers Flowers: Simple and Sweet Bouquets

Gift Registry Gift Registry: Wishing well

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: YD

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Betts

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: YD

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Betts

Hair Hair: Hair by Stephanie Walton

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Japan

Invitations Invitations: Minted , Etsy - Lovely Day Print Shop

Makeup Makeup: Courtney Evans Makeup

Photographer Photographer: Travis Cornish Photography

Rings Rings: Angus and Coote , Shiels

Transport Transport: Buicks of Adelaide

Venue Venue: Serafino McLaren Vale

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Set Your Scene

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Serafino McLaren Vale

Photos courtesy of Travis Cornish Photography.