Portobello Bride Featured Wedding: Mandy & Sammy by Jonas Peterson

A unique couple calls for a unique wedding and Mandy and Sammy are one of those couples! This truly bohemian, outdoor-and-adventure-loving couple created an amazingly rustic wedding on a beach in Bali. The big day had beautiful earthy and tribal details to really set off the celebration in a personalised way. The incredible photographer and Portobello Bride member Jonas Peterson captured the occasion with amazing style.

Mandy writes a message to be put in a bottle and cast out to sea as part of the ceremony.

Mandy hand-making a traditional feathered headdress.

The couple head to the ceremony looking amazing in their casual and unique ensembles.

Mandy's dress and headdress are truly spectacular!

Gorgeous!

Sammy casts the bottle out into the unknown... such a great idea for a beach wedding!

The stunningly styled table complete with hanging lamps, leis of flowers and other rustic touches.

Traditional Balinese dancers light up the occasion with Sammy and Mandy joining in!

Windswept and gorgeous!

Congratulations Mandy and Sammy! We wish you both the very best in your lives together!

A big thank you to Jonas Peterson for allowing us to share his amazing images!

Portobello Bride Featured Wedding: Kiri & Mitchell by Janine Kaye Photography

They say that it is good luck if it rains on your wedding day, and as the stunning wedding of Kiri and Mitchell shows it also creates an amazing atmosphere! These images by Janine Kaye Photography are so beautiful and so special, and the rain only adds to the gorgeous mood!

Loving the 1920s inspired head piece and gown!

Happy moments despite the rain!

Beautiful!

Great photo idea!

Superb!

The white on white with mixed textures is so beautiful!

Congratulations to Kiri and Mitchell! May your lives together be full of love and good things!

A big thank you to Janine from Janine Kaye Photography for sharing her beautiful images with us today!

Beautiful and Unique Flowers by Blumin

Have you every wondered what it must be like to plan a wedding which is to be held in a different country to that which you currently reside in? Well, this is the challenge that faced Canadian Rebecca as she planned her Melbourne wedding to Fiance Paul. Of course the Internet became an invaluable tool, and when it came to planning the flowers for her big day Rebecca found one of our favourites, Blumin in our Boutique Wedding Guide.

When Sandy rang me to tell me a Bride-to-Be in Canada found her through our website, I was thrilled. We love hearing from our members about weddings they are part of through being listed on Portobello, so it  was very exciting for us at Portobello and the ladies at Blumin to hear from a couple overseas.

Sandy and the team's initial brief was: “We are hoping to achieve a rustic but classic style for our outdoor garden wedding and would like the flowers to reflect this. We would also like to keep to seasonal flowers grown locally wherever possible and noticed this is something you do!". The rest of the arrangements were handled over the internet and by phone. Then, in March the big day arrived. Here are some gorgeous photos by Njoy The Moment of the celebration.

“Echinacea flower heads” were used as they were always in bloom when Rebecca visited Melbourne from Canada. Raspberry coloured Dahlias and Blackberries were a key theme, and the use of old fashioned mason-type glass vases for the outdoor setting.

Rebecca and Paul were delighted with their flowers on the day. It might be daunting organising a wedding away from home, but the key is to find a suppier who understands the theme and styling you are after and to leave it in their capable hands! The Portobello Bride Boutique Wedding Guide is a great place to begin your search for a quality and unique suppliers if we do say so ourselves!

Thanks to Sandy from Blumin for sharing this great story with us and to Njoy The Moment for sharing the gorgeous images.

Portobello Bride Featured Wedding: Kim & Chris by Janine Kaye Photography

There is always excitement when photos of a new wedding are received from one of our wonderful Portobello Bride Boutique Wedding Guide Members, but I [Amanda] must admit I was extra excited when I saw this wedding sent to me by Janine of Janine Kaye Photography as it turns out the Groom and I studied Graphic Design together!

Kim and Chris are a gorgeous couple, so sweet, genuine and down-to-earth and I am so pleased to see that comes across in their casual but elegant wedding. Both Kim and Chris are creative, she creates unique jewellery and he is a Graphic Designer, so there is no surprise that the details of this wedding are superb! I especially love the subtle rustic, Australiana vibe that underlies the event! Let's take a look at some of the fabulous images Janine captured:

Kim's beautifully casual bouquet of Australian native blooms.

Beautiful Summery bridesmaids and flower girl dresses.

The stunning bride! Kim chose a wedding dress that was similar in style to her late Mother's wedding dress.

The spunky groom!

Happy moments!

The soft colour of the bridesmaid's dresses compliments the earthy tones of this wedding superbly!

The couple were photographed at Little Austi beach and among some picturesque bushland.

Love this photo!

The simple and rustic charm of the cake is so beautiful! The native buds, sliced wood and hessian give such a wonderful earthy feel, and all done is such a refined way!

The dessert table was filled with sweet treats created from recipes from family and friends. A great personal touch!

Kim handmade the little up-side-down nests hanging in the tree above. They look so sweet among the fairy lights!

The outside area was marked off with a string of bunting which contained messages from their guests.

Congratulations Kim and Chris! May your lives together be filled with love, joy, friendship and creativity!

A big thank you to Janine from Janine Kaye Photography for sharing these images with us!

Ceremony Location: Glastonbury Gardens
Reception Location: Wagon Wheels
Bridesmaids Dresses: forever new
Florist: Poppy's of Thirroul
Cakes: The Little Flower Cupcake Co.
Make-Up: Powder Puff Makeup