Spontaneity dictates Samantha and Mitchell’s modern rustic wedding

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Updated on: March 17, 2022

Samantha and Mitchell both come from “humble beginnings” where family matters most.

The pair wanted their modern rustic wedding to reflect that, so chose The Farm at Warrandyte South in Victoria to celebrate their love with 56 guests. “We chose The Farm for its understated beauty,” smiles Samantha. “A vineyard was chosen to symbolise our down-to-Earth nature.”

They said ‘I do’ on April 20, 2018, focusing on a feast menu for their reception. “We loved the idea of the feast menu, the thought of people bonding with strangers after asking them to ‘pass the meat’ really resonated with us,” explains Samantha. “We wanted our guests to feel like it was a celebration similar to how you celebrate with family at Christmas.”

They shied away from traditional where they could. “I decided midway through the reception that I wanted to dance with the girls, even before dancing with Mitch,” laughs Samantha. “Mitch and I have always been spontaneous and have done whatever we feel like in the moment, that’s exactly how we wanted our wedding.”

Photos courtesy of Darin Collison Photographer.

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“In the back of my mind I have always wanted to get a mohawk, but didn’t know if it was too risky as I would have the photos forever,” smiles the bride.

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Always Classic Cars provided the bride and groom’s transport. “I chose a Bentley and a Rolls Royce,” says Samantha.

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Florium Creations mastered the beautiful florals on the day. “It was a big job as I had floral arrangements on the barn, on the beams in the reception area and across the tables as well as all of the wedding party flowers,” says the bride.

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“I tried on so many dresses hoping to find the one that gives you that ‘moment’, but it never came,” Samantha says. “I took a photo which I’d had for about 4 years in to Andrea, the outfit I chose was a silk jacket dress with lace pants and Andrea nailed it,” praises Samantha of designer Andrea Gorrie.

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“The scenery was beautiful with all the trees and leaves and with the water in the background,” Samantha says of the venue.

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“Our wedding captured who we are as a couple. We did everything on our own, it was understatedly beautiful,” recalls the bride.

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Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: Kennedy Smith Soy Candles

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Andrea Gorrie Bridal Couture

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Wittner

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Angus and Coote

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Coco and Lola , One Fell Swoop

Celebrant Celebrant: Pastor

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Top Dog Entertainment

Entertainment Entertainment: Top Dog Entertainment

Flowers Flowers: Florium Creations

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: Black Tie Formal

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: ASOS

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: Black Tie Formal

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: ASOS

Hair Hair: Pearly Hairstylist

Honeymoon Honeymoon: USA

Invitations Invitations: Any Color You Like

Makeup Makeup: Kate Winkler

Photographer Photographer: Darin Collison Photography

Transport Transport: Always Classic Cars

Venue Venue: The Farm

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Event Art , Open Air Events

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: The Como

Wedding Planner Wedding Planner: The Farm

Photos courtesy of Darin Collison Photographer.