Naomi & Ben get crafty for their country Australiana wedding

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Content Team
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Updated on: March 16, 2022

This bride and groom were determined to leave their stamp on their Australiana wedding day – literally.

“Ben had a wedding crest designed for the day which we had watermarked to the wedding invitations addding just that little bit more of a personal feel to our special event,” describes bride Naomi Williams, 26. “The same crest was stamped on the wooden coasters, which we individually cut, polished and had stamped, which made for perfect bomboniere.”

She married her true love Ben Hawley, 30, at Rose Cottage in Gilmore, ACT on November 22, 2014. Naomi’s gown was made with Italian lace and Swarovski crystals by her mother, who also made the bridesmaid dresses. “There are not too many women today who can say their mother made their fairy-tale dress for their special day,” smiles Naomi.

And the custom-make designs didn’t stop there. The couple worked to create a “wooden wonderland” for the reception with a rustic mixture of Australian and vintage table flowers. There was also a handmade guest book from Poland and candle holders which they cut, sanded and stained themselves.

“But the true beauty of our wedding came from our glow on the wedding day,” says Naomi.

Photos by Dane Adkins Photography.

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“It turned out that three of the men in the bridal party including the groom had Nissan Nivaras,” explains Naomi.

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“Of course we couldn’t have our wedding without our adored pets as part of our special day,” says Naomi.

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Bridesmaids were given their choice of boots to purchase for the day.

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The couple honeymooned in Fiji.

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Bomboniere Bomboniere: DIY

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Angelic Inspirations , Swarovski

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Bride's mum

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Preowned

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Wore own

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Pearls Only

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Bride's mum

Celebrant Celebrant: Licensed to Wed - Gina Callan

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Live piano music

Flowers Flowers: Flowers With Love , DIY

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Ferrari Formalwear & Bridal

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Ferrari Formalwear & Bridal

Hair Hair: Infinite Hairstyling

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Fiji

Invitations Invitations: Little Sister Invitations

Makeup Makeup: Ravens Makeup

Photographer Photographer: Dane Adkins Photography

Rings Rings: Jo Mroz Finest Jewellery , Mokume Damascus Rings

Venue Venue: Rose Cottage Canberra

Venue Decor Venue Decor: DIY

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Rydges Capital Hill

Additional suppliers: Etsy (maudmarie, ceelodee.com, 4invitationwedding)