Whitney and Carl return to their ‘happy place’ for an elegant winery wedding

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Easy Weddings
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Updated on: March 17, 2022

There was no question of where the wedding was going to be when Whitney and Carl started planning their wedding as they returned to their happy place, Mudgee, where Carl popped the question while pretending to be panning for gold.

“We had a lot of guests coming from overseas so it was important to us to make it a memorable getaway for them,” explains Whitney.

“In the days leading up to the wedding, folks enjoyed all the local Mudgee favourites – the cellar doors, Dunns swamp, great local cuisine and the Honey Haven!”

The couple, aged 30 and 32 respectively, wed at church ceremony on February 23, 2019, before the reception celebrations at the fairytale-like Blue Wren Farm.

“There were little hints of Canada in a quintessentially rural Australian setting, with fun and thoughtful personal touches that made all our guests feel at home,” explains the Canadian bride.

“It was a perfect day from start to finish.”

Photos courtesy of Nikki Burke Photography.
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Whitney wore a pair of gorgeous bejewelled black flats from Badgley Mischka to walk down the aisle.

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The bride’s bouquet consisted of local proteas, banksias and gum leaves.

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The groom and his men wore custom-tailored suits from InStitchu.

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Featured Suppliers:

Bomboniere Bomboniere: Rylstone Olive Press

Brides Accessories Brides Accessories: Family heirloom

Brides Gown Brides Gown: Tracy's On Broadway

Brides Shoes Brides Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Bridesmaid Shoes Bridesmaid Shoes: Various

Bridesmaids Accessories Bridesmaids Accessories: Seed

Bridesmaids Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses: Adrianna Papell Art Deco

Celebrant Celebrant: Fr. Owen

Ceremony Music Ceremony Music: Owain Hawkins

Ceremony Venue Ceremony Venue: St Mary of the Presentation

Entertainment Entertainment: BJ the DJ

Flowers Flowers: Shiralee Archer by Appointment

Grooms Attire Grooms Attire: InStitchu

Grooms Shoes Grooms Shoes: RM Williams

Groomsmen Attire Groomsmen Attire: InStitchu

Groomsmen Shoes Groomsmen Shoes: RM Williams

Hair Hair: Cheveux Studio

Honeymoon Honeymoon: Europe

Invitations Invitations: Vistaprint

Makeup Makeup: Natural Beauty

Photographer Photographer: Nikki Burke Photography

Reception Venue Reception Venue: Blue Wren Farm

Rings Rings: Keurida Jewellery by Lora Jean

Transport Transport: The Tyre Guy

Venue Decor Venue Decor: Almost Anything Shop

Wedding Night Venue Wedding Night Venue: Rosby Guest House

Photos courtesy of Nikki Burke Photography.