{"id":193606,"date":"2015-01-18T13:00:27","date_gmt":"2015-01-18T02:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/on-your-bike-for-carley-chriss-rustic-wedding-chapel-farm\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T16:21:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T05:21:40","slug":"on-your-bike-for-carley-chriss-rustic-wedding-chapel-farm","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/on-your-bike-for-carley-chriss-rustic-wedding-chapel-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"On your bike for Carley &amp; Chriss&#8217; rustic wedding at Chapel Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Dirt bike-loving Chriss Kounis could think of no better way of proposing to girlfriend Carley Holdman than through a motorbike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChriss\u2019s proposal was cheeky \u2013 just like him,\u201d Carley, 27, remembers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe had called me to help him in the garage, and I was totally surprised to find a new dirt-bike in there! I walked off feeling slightly annoyed but my son convinced me to come back and see &#8220;Daddy&#8217;s new bike.&#8221; Back I went and found an engagement ring sitting on the seat and a very nervous Chriss waiting to propose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Of course she said yes and with Chriss, 32, began planning a rustic wedding with a Sunday-session vibe, all tied in with an orange theme that matched the dirt bike used in the proposal.<\/p>\n<p>The Perth pair married on September 28, 2014, at Avon Ridge Estate, Brigadoon in WA\u2019s Swan Valley in front of 93 friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>The reception followed Chapel Farm, Middle Swan, which provided the casual and unique setting the couple was after.<\/p>\n<p>Carley says after their special day the pair are happier than ever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter a bit of hard work to pull off a DIY orange dirt bike-inspired wedding \u00a0we are happily married with two gorgeous boys \u2013 Ryder and Tahj \u2013\u00a0a beautiful house and some pretty awesome wedding photos!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of\u00a0<a title=\"Michelle Flynn Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/www.michelleflynn.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Michelle Flynn Photography.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68918\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_031-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_031\" width=\"550\" height=\"826\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68982 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_012.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_012\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68986 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_013.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_013\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>The couple first met 10 years ago at Toyota where Chriss worked. As a sentimental touch, Carley had a piece of the shirt Chriss wore that day sewn into her gown in the shape of a heart.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68891\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_025\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-68809 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_029.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_029\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68951 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_002.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_002\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68909\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_029-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_029\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68769 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_016.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_016\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68931 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_035-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_035\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Mismatched bridesmaids gowns and glorious native bouquets kept with Carley&#8217;s carefully styled rustic theme.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68919\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_032\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68969 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_008.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_008\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68816 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_036.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_036\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68874\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_021-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_021\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple&#8217;s reception venue held special significance as it overlooks a block of land where they hope to one day build their dream home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68781 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_020.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_020\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68972 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_009.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_009\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-68935\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_037\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Carley managed to fit her wedding planning around training to become a commercial pilot and caring for the couple&#8217;s two boys.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68779 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_019\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68954 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_003\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68887\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_024-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_024\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>While the train tracks made for some stunning photographs, it didn&#8217;t all go smoothly in what Carley describes it as &#8220;my golden moment of falling over on the rail tracks&#8221; &#8211; unfortunately not captured on camera!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68989 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_014.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_014\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68992 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_015.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_015\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-68860\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_017-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_017\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I spent months collected jars and bottles to line the long banquet tables at our reception,&#8221; Carley says of her DIY styling.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68804 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_027.jpg\" alt=\"Carley_Criss_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_027\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-68799 alignright\" 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