{"id":278463,"date":"2022-06-14T15:15:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T05:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/?post_type=au-real-wedding&p=278463"},"modified":"2022-08-04T09:22:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T23:22:32","slug":"shearing-shed-wedding-anna-kris","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/shearing-shed-wedding-anna-kris\/","title":{"rendered":"Bohemian bliss: Anna and Kris’ wedding at The Shearing Shed, Phillip Island"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Following in the footsteps of the bride’s parents who married in a barn back in 1971, this couple were set on finding the perfect rustic-chic venue to share with their 81 guests.<\/p>\n
The Shearing Shed<\/strong><\/a> on Phillip Island was the perfect blend of Kris and Anna\u2019s backgrounds, with Kris having lived in the country all his life and Anna holding a lifelong affinity for the beach. They wanted a space that had existing styling, yet still left room for versatility and personal touches. Wanting to maximise the time spent with their guests meant Anna and Kris were looking for a venue that could provide equally beautiful ceremony and reception spaces.<\/p>\n Prior to the ceremony on March 18, 2022, Kris opened a heartfelt gift from Anna: a photo book containing photos from their years together, scattered amongst their initial conversations from when they met online. These sweet, sentimental moments were captured on film by DUUET<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cThey were really lovely guys and we didn\u2019t even notice they were there,\u201d says Anna.<\/p>\n The ceremony took place by a peaceful billabong, officiated by a trusted friend. Anna wore a custom d\u2019Italia<\/a><\/strong> wedding dress with burnout floral lace, bohemian detailing, and a romantic silhouette. \u201cI\u2019m not very traditional, in the sense that I didn\u2019t want a veil or train,\u201d says Anna. “I just wanted a beautiful, white, boho-inspired dress that reflected my personality. d\u2019Italia made the whole process so easy, and my dressmaker Eva Tomala created my vision perfectly.\u201d<\/p>\n The reception flowed from post-ceremony grazing in the festoon-lit courtyard, to a plentiful sit-down feast inside. \u201cI\u2019m quite a fussy eater, so I hate it when I go to weddings and can\u2019t choose what I get to eat,\u201d explains Anna of her choice to offer options to suit every palette. \u201cI loved that there was something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n The colour palette combined natural tones of tan and sage with bold sunset hues. As a nod to their mutual love of travelling, Anna and Kris opted to label the reception tables with different locations from around the world rather than numbers. The guests also had personalised luggage tags as their \u201cplace cards\u201d, which doubled as wedding favours.<\/p>\n It had to be a barn. That was our number one priority as I really wanted to have that sentimental aspect following on from my parents wedding. It also needed to allow for personal touches and creativity within the space as I didn\u2019t want my wedding to look like every other wedding at that venue. I wanted to opportunity to create something unique. The Shearing Shed staff were amazing at accommodating our ideas and giving us flexibility with how we used the venue. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I chose a floral burnout silk, which was covered at the hips with gorgeous decorative lace. The straps draped into tassels on my back and I had a small, tasteful (I hope) cut out triangle at the waist. As I get hot really easily and I wanted to be able to dance properly I also had a mid thigh split in the skirt. I love that I have a dress that no one else in the world has.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was perfect as I had a vision I was hoping to create that not many existing venues provide. We also wanted a place that offered a lovely backup indoor option in case the weather was unfriendly!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nAnna & Kris<\/em><\/h5>\nFIND YOUR PERFECT VENUE<\/span><\/a>\n
\nThis rustic barn wedding at The Shearing Shed, Phillip Island was captured beautifully by Claire Davie<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n
“I was worried that having a dress custom made might be too expensive, but after a consultation at d\u2019Italia<\/a>, I was so excited to find out I could create my dream dress within my budget. “<\/h5>\n
Anna\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\nCHECK OUT D'ITALIA<\/span><\/a>\n
“The Shearing Shed offers a beautifully established space, but still gives couples the opportunity to add their own personality and creativity to it. “<\/h5>\n
Anna<\/em><\/h5>\nCHECK OUT THE SHEARING SHED<\/span><\/a>\n
Photos courtesy of Claire Davie<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n
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