{"id":193299,"date":"2016-06-22T21:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/love-lavender-elissa-james-elegant-country-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T18:27:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T07:27:28","slug":"love-lavender-elissa-james-elegant-country-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/love-lavender-elissa-james-elegant-country-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Love in the lavender: Elissa and James&#8217; elegant country wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">A family holiday to Hamilton Island was the perfect setting for James Robinson to pop the question to love of his life Elissa Nelson.<\/p>\n<p>However, it was not all smooth sailing, and poor weather derailed plans to propose while on a helicopter ride.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He kept having to push the day back until eventually he decided it just wasn\u2019t going to work! We ended up\u00a0getting a break in the weather one afternoon later in the week so we all (me, James, Mum, Dad, my two sisters,\u00a0brother-in-law and nephew) went to the yacht club to have a drink and he proposed out on the deck at sunset in\u00a0front of everyone,&#8221; Elissa, 25, recalls.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He had asked both of my parents before we went away so Mum was aware and she was\u00a0able to take some amazing photos. It was so special that James did that in front of my family and that they got\u00a0to be a part of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Melbourne couple headed to Daylesford for their elegant country wedding at <a title=\"Sault Restaurant \" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Daylesford\/SaultRestaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sault Restaurant<\/a>, chosen for its picturesque setting and fine food.<\/p>\n<p>Elissa and James, 26, wed on November 20, 2015 in front of 76 family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We got married in the barn on\u00a0site at Sault which sits between two beautiful fields of lavender and it was just gorgeous,&#8221; Elissa says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The reception\u00a0took place in the restaurant, which has stunning views across the property, and the food was incredible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"ATEIA Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/ateiaphotography.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">ATEIA Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107084 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_SBS_003\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107039 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_002.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_002\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107045 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_005.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_005\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107042 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_004\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>James and his groomsmen looked stylish in satin-trim\u00a0suits and bow ties from <a title=\"Roger David\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/FormalWear\/Canberra\/RogerDavid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roger David<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107048 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_007\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107050 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_009.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_009\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107049 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_008.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_008\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107054 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_013\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Elissa&#8217;s beautiful Lazaro gown was made in New York and sourced from <a title=\"Eternal Bridal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingDress\/Melbourne\/EternalBridal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eternal Bridal<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107052 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_011\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107046 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_006.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_006\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-107056 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_015.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_015\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_012\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107057 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_016\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107058 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_017.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_017\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107059 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_018\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_019\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107061 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_020.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_020\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Even if it wasn\u2019t raining on the day we were\u00a0going to get married in the barn,&#8221; Elissa says &#8211; and why not? Look at that view!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107063 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_021\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-107064 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_023.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_023\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107065 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_024.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_024\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107066 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_025\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-107067 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_026.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_026\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107068 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_027\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_028.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_028\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a title=\"Always Classic Cars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingCars\/Melbourne\/AlwaysClassicCars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Always Classic Cars<\/a> ensured the wedding party travelled in style, while also providing a unique prop for the wedding photos by <a title=\"ATEIA Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingPhotography\/Melbourne\/ATEIAPhotographyandVideo\/\">Ateia Photography.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107070 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_029.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_029\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107073 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_032\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107071 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_030.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_030\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107074 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_033.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_033\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-large wp-image-107078 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_037\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107079 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_038.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_038\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107025 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_SBS_028.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_SBS_028\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107076 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Elissa_James_Elegant-Country-Wedding_035\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>The couple&#8217;s glitter-topped <a title=\"wedding cake\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingCakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding cake<\/a> was designed to match the <a title=\"Bridesmaid dresses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bridesmaids\/\">bridesmaids&#8217; dresses<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-107080 aligncenter\" 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