{"id":166258,"date":"2019-06-02T20:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-02T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/alyssa-and-brody-head-for-the-hills-to-celebrate-rustic-garden-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T04:45:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T17:45:56","slug":"alyssa-and-brody-head-for-the-hills-to-celebrate-rustic-garden-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/alyssa-and-brody-head-for-the-hills-to-celebrate-rustic-garden-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Alyssa and Brody head for the hills to celebrate rustic garden wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">After 10 years together, Alyssa and Brody were on the same page when it came to their rustic garden wedding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe both had the same ideas as to how we wanted our wedding to look and where we wanted it to be \u2013 up in the hills surrounded by the beautiful Dandenong Ranges,\u201d Alyssa, 27, says.<\/p>\n<p>She and Brody, 26, chose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/LyrebirdFallsReceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyrebird Falls<\/a> for their February 15, 2019 rustic garden wedding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe both fell in love with our venue the first time we saw it and to this day are so happy to have chosen it,\u201d Alyssa says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything else just fell in to place after we booked the venue and I made sure I kept track of everything using lists and apps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bride says organisation was key.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t want the process to be stressful (unfortunately wedding planning usually is) but being organised made it a LOT less stressful than it could have been otherwise,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had the most amazing day that perfectly honoured our 10 years together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Lovable Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lovablephotography.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Lovable Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189722 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189723 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189771 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_003-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189772 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_004-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189773 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_005-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189775 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_007-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189725\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_010-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189726\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189727 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Alyssa found her dream dress at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingDress\/Melbourne\/FairytalesBridalBoutique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fairytales Bridal<\/a>. She and her bridesmaids had their hair and make-up done by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingHair\/Melbourne\/DeRossArtistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De Ross Artistry<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189728 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189769 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189770 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189731 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_016.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189732 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189733 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189736\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_021-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189735 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189783 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_015-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189786 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>The pair were wed by celebrant Helen Williamson, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/MarriageCelebrant\/Melbourne\/MarryMeHelley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marry Me Helley<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189740 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_027.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189788 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_020-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189789 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_021-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189743 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_028.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189752 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_037.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189745 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_030.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189746 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_031.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189744\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_029-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;For us, we always agreed that our fur baby, Bane, needed to be included in the wedding \u2013 and we could not be happier with our decision to have him there,&#8221; Alyssa says. &#8221;\u00a0Our celebrant mentioned his name during the ceremony and he thought that was his cue to come up to us, so we have that funny memory and associated photos to look back on too!&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189748 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_033.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189749 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_034.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189795 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_027-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189796 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_028-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189753 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_038.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189755\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_040-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189800 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_032-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189807 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_SBS_035-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189758 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_043.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189754 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_039.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Alyssa and Brody met at a high school party when they were 17. They were together for eight years before Brody popped the question on a mountaintop in Switzerland. &#8220;It was absolutely beautiful,&#8221; Alyssa says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189760 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_045.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189761\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_046-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-189762 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Alyssa_Brody_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Lovable-Photography_047.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img 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