Love pursuit to Canada ends in Paula and Sam’s rustic forest wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

When Paula, 33, announced to her friends she was moving to Canada, 31-year-old Sam asked if he could tag along.

“Sam was a very straight, shy guy, still living at home,” recalls Paula. “When he asked if he could come, I thought why not? WIthin weeks Sam packed his bags, quit his job, moved out of his mum’s home, and on a whim, followed me halfway across the world to the beautiful deep forests of Canada.”

It was then their romance blossomed and three years later they were engaged. They began planning their rustic forest wedding back home in South Australia, with a ceremony at Burbook Forest and reception at Kuitpo Hall.

“Our setting was in the cooler months of a deep pine forest, representing how it all began in the beautiful woods of Canada,” says the bride. “An enchanted forest with a twilight feeling.”

Photos courtesy of Jewel Chenoweth.

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The bride’s gown from Jenny & Gerry’s Bridal Centre was perfect for the romantic setting.

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The couple were married by Adelaide-based celebrant Annette Perryman.

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Paula says, “The decorating was a combined effort by lots of family and friends, including the moss – dug up from our friend’s yard!”

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The couple’s woodlands theme was consistent throughout the day.

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Location: Adelaide

Styles: Rustic

Setting: Farm / Barn

Colours:

Featured Suppliers:

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Swarovski

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Jenny & Gerry's Bridal Centre

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Novo

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Big W

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Lovisa

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Asos

Caterer Caterer: Vintage Chef Catering

Celebrant Celebrant: Annette Perryman - Adelaide Marriage Celebrant

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Tennyon Events

Ceremony Venue Ceremony Venue: Burbook Forest

Entertainment Entertainment: Tennyson Events

Flowergirl Dress Flowergirl Dress: H&M

Flowers Flowers: Unique Edge Styling

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Roger David

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: Roger David

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Roger David

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: Roger David

Hair Hair: Blush Hair Makeup Beauty

Honeymoon Honeymoon: New Zealand

Invitations Invitations: Unique Edge Styling

Lolly Buffet Lolly Buffet: Groom's mum

Makeup Makeup: Blush Hair Makeup Beauty

Photographer Photographer: Jewel Chenoweth

Reception Venue Reception Venue: Kuitpo Hall

Rings Rings: Vinny & Charles , Michael Hill Jeweller

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Unique Edge Styling

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Tynann Farm

Photos courtesy of Jewel Chenoweth.