{"id":193975,"date":"2013-03-28T00:00:20","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/catherine-jacks-vineyard-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T15:31:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T04:31:40","slug":"catherine-jacks-vineyard-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/catherine-jacks-vineyard-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Catherine & Jack’s vineyard wedding at Sandalford Winery, WA"},"content":{"rendered":"
Melbourne-based newlyweds Catherine Coughlan and Jack Greenlagh’s vineyard wedding in their home town Perth was filled with so many romantic and thoughtful touches.<\/p>\n
Firstly, not only did construction project manager, Jack, propose in the most romantic way<\/a> \u2013 on one knee, in a row boat, on the charming Lake Daylesford – he also arranged for a photographer to be on the shore to capture the moment on camera! Catherine says, \u201cI had no idea it was happening, I just thought it was a stranger taking photos of the scenery! Jack is a real planner.\u201d<\/p>\n Or that in a lovely tradition, Catherine\u2019s beautiful Heather Sellick<\/a> couture gown was constructed using the original material from her mum\u2019s wedding dress. The pair even wed in same church where Catherine\u2019s parents and grandparents were married.<\/p>\n And finally, that Catherine, who is a Communications Officer for World Vision Australia, took the opportunity to spread a message that she is passionate about. \u201cThe bomboniere was all ethical (fair trade) tea and coffee [sourced from T2 and Melbourne markets] in little blue bags with a description attached. It was important to me that it was ethical as this is what I do for my job at World Vision and I wanted to use my wedding to educate people on these issues.\u201d<\/p>\n After a packed church ceremony at the St Albans Anglican Church in Perth (with 200 guests), the pair headed to Sandalford Winery<\/a> in the Swan Valley for a vineyard wedding reception in the rustic underground cellar lined with authentic American oak wine barrels.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Catherine’s wedding gown by Heather Sellick Bridal Couture<\/a> was a remake of her mother’s gown from 1977. Heather took the original sleeves to make a bodice, and used the original underskirt, making a base gown over which bridal tulle and French lace was added to create a modernised design for Catherine. The scalloped-edge, cathedral-length veil was also by the same designer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The bride’s rose bouquet was by Cherry Bloom Florist, who “even took them from the ceremony to the reception for us!” praises Catherine.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Arriving to the ceremony in a stretch Rolls Royce by Richmond Palace Limousines<\/a>, the bridesmaids wore full length high-neck navy evening gowns from J Crew. Jack and his groomsmen were dressed in charcoal lounge suits by Brittons Formal Wear<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Guests enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at the church, catered by Jack’s mother, as the bridal party headed to Kings Park for the first of their location shoots.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The iconic Crawley Edge boatshed on the Swan River was the backdrop to these superb water shots.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Guests marvelled over the elegant three-tier wedding cake, made by friend, Kaye Richards. Each tier had a different flavour; vanilla, lemon and fruit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Catherine says, “Walking down the aisle is a magical experience and the reception is pure fun!” As a tip to other brides-to-be, she says, “Talk about what you expect before marriage… I always say you’re not just getting married, you’re getting married to<\/em> someone – to someone you love!”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Photos courtesy of Imajica Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n