{"id":193876,"date":"2013-11-01T00:00:53","date_gmt":"2013-10-31T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/jessica-and-patrick-from-sweet-sixteen-to-husband-and-wife-at-lyrebird-falls\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T15:32:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T04:32:03","slug":"jessica-and-patrick-from-sweet-sixteen-to-husband-and-wife-at-lyrebird-falls","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/jessica-and-patrick-from-sweet-sixteen-to-husband-and-wife-at-lyrebird-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessica &amp; Patrick: From sweet sixteen to husband and wife at Lyrebird Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">They were young lovebirds at sweet sixteen, and 10 years later they became husband and wife.<\/p>\n<p>The romance of Jessica Laffy and Patrick Sievers first blossomed at a Big Day Out concert listening to Everlong by the Foo Fighters.<\/p>\n<p>On their wedding day, January 14, 2013, Jessica walked down the aisle to an acoustic version of the song. Her dad gave a fitting speech having researched its origins and lyrics to share with their 100 guests. &#8220;It was really beautiful,&#8221; beams Jessica.<\/p>\n<p>The pair realised their dream of a garden wedding in their discovery of <a title=\"Lyrebird Falls Receptions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/LyrebirdFallsReceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyrebird Falls<\/a> in Kallista, one hour east of Melbourne in the Dandenong Ranges. &#8220;We always wanted a garden wedding with lots of flowers and trees,&#8221; says Jessica. &#8220;<a title=\"Lyrebird Falls Receptions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/LyrebirdFallsReceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyrebird Falls<\/a> was the first place we went to. It was one of those moments where we both looked at each other and said &#8216;yes&#8217; simultaneously.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To fit the garden setting, the couple chose a very natural themed wedding with a hint of vintage style.<\/p>\n<p>Blessed with connections in the wedding industry, Jessica and Patrick received generous help when planning their special day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of my bridesmaids is a graphic designer so she had all the contacts and designed and printed our save the dates, invites, table setting and place cards. She went above and beyond,&#8221; praises Jessica.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this, flowers were provided by the best man&#8217;s aunty and one of the bridesmaid&#8217;s mums was the artist behind the cake. &#8220;The cake topper figurine was a little bride and groom which my mum and dad had on their wedding cake, and my grandmother and grandfather originally had on their cake too,&#8221; says Jessica.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30974\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_017\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_017.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30958\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_001\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_001.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31048 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_012\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_012.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31054 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_018\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_018.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30981\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_024\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_024.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31041 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_005\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_005.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31057 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_021\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_021.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30959\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_002\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_002.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30985\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_028\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_028.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>On their wedding eve, Jessica stayed with her bridesmaids at Como Cottages in the Dandenong Ranges. &#8220;The cottage was this old beautiful house and was absolutely perfect for photos the next day,&#8221; says Jessica.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30988\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_031\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_031.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30994\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_037\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_037.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31071 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_035\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_035.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31072 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_036\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_036.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30999\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_042\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_042.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31076 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_040\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_040.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31075 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_039\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_039.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31006\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_049\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_049.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31008\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_051\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_051.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Jessica said deciding on her Peter Trends Bridal gown was a laborious one. &#8220;It took me months to decide on a gown, I drove my mum and bridesmaids crazy,&#8221; she laughs. The bridesmaids donned different styles by Anna Campbell in mocha.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31024\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_067\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_067.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31023\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_066\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_066.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31089 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_053\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_053.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31082 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_046\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_046.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31011\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_054\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_054.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31087 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_051\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_051.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31086 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_050\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_050.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Guests were treated to canap\u00e9s and drinks after the ceremony in the gardens while the happy couple and bridal party had their photos taken. &#8220;Our guests were well looked after,&#8221; says Jessica.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31026\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_069\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_069.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31027\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_070\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_070.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31104 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_068\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_068.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31102 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_066\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_066.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31030\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_073\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_073.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31101 alignleft\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_065\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_065.jpg\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31106 alignright\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_070\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_309_070.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31036\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_079\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_079.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31019\" alt=\"Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_062\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Jessica_Patrick_Vintage-Garden-Wedding_062.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Jessica described her wedding day as perfection, including the 35 degree weather. &#8220;We made sure we took time out to talk to each other and watch the night unfold. 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