{"id":252743,"date":"2019-05-21T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/natalie-and-davids-rustic-garden-chapel-wedding-in-melbourne-2\/"},"modified":"2019-05-21T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T10:00:00","slug":"natalie-and-davids-rustic-garden-chapel-wedding-in-melbourne-2","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/natalie-and-davids-rustic-garden-chapel-wedding-in-melbourne-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Natalie and David surrounded by greenery at rustic wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">The chance to marry under a glorious wisteria vine drew Natalie and David to the edge of Victoria\u2019s Yarra Valley for their rustic wedding.<\/p>\n<p>Bride Natalie is full of praise for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingVenues\/Melbourne\/PottersReceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Potters Receptions<\/a> in Warrandyte, which took care of all the little details of the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey took all the stress out of our day, they were one step ahead of us,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>The couple held their rustic wedding on December 22, 2018 surrounded by greenery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were able to have our ceremony in the alfresco area under the wisteria,\u201d Natalie says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was what captured us on our first visit to Potters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The unplugged ceremony was followed by the fun-filled reception, with the venue draped in fairy lights and greenery and rustic styling touches.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPotters is such a beautiful wedding venue with wonderfully delicious food and impeccable staff,\u201d Natalie says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was the most incredible day of our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Michael Briggs Photography\" href=\"http:\/\/www.michaelbriggs.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Michael Briggs Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188475 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090022\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-188477\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090035\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_003-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188532 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090047\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_006-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188533 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090100\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_007-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188481 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090112\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188479 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090123\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188536 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090135\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_010-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188539 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090148\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_013-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-188487\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090201\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_013-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Natalie was looking beautiful with a little help from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingHair\/Melbourne\/MagicalMakeovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magical Makeovers<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-188486\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090213\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188540 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090226\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_014-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188541 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090239\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_015-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188484 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090251\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188492 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090302\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17085937\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188544 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090314\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_018-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188545 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090327\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_019-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188496 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090340\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_022.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The Melbourne couple says their choice of venue helped create their fuss-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/luxe-rustic-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rustic wedding<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090351\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_023.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188507 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090402\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_033.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188554 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090414\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_028-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188553 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090426\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_027.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188504 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090436\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_030.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-187304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090448\/NatDave-436.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-187303 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090459\/NatDave-437.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188508 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090511\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_034.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Blush and burgundy tones dominated the day&#8217;s flowers, created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingFlowers\/YarraValley\/DebbieONeillFreelanceDesigns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Debbie O&#8217;Neill Freelance Designs<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-188509\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090524\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_035-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188510 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090536\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_036.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188511 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090547\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_037.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188521 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17085948\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_047.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188520 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090559\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_046.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-188512\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090612\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_038-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188513 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090624\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_039.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple chose the edge of Victoria&#8217;s glorious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/rustic-wedding-venues-yarra-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yarra Valley<\/a> for their rustic wedding celebrations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188560 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090636\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_034-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188561 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090648\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_035.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188564 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090659\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_038.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188562 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090711\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_036-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188517 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090723\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_043.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188518 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090734\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_044.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188500 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090011\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_FAV_026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188548 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090746\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188547 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090759\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_021-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the couple opted for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/10-wedding-cake-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doughnut tower<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-188552 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/12\/17090812\/Natalie_David_Rustic-Garden-Wedding_Michael-Briggs-Photography_SBS_026-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" 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