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10 September 2016
Pumpyard Bar & Brewery, Ipswich, QLD
Photography by Quince and Mulberry Studios
Grace was married in the same church as her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. “It is a majestic church and a special, calming, holy place across the road from my family home.” Grace’s arrival music was performed by her closest friends and family. “I had always wanted to incorporate the song Amazing Grace into the ceremony, not just because it shares my name, but because I think it’s a beautiful song. Our musicians created an arrangement of Amazing Grace and A Thousand Years with cello, guitar, piano (played by my childhood piano teacher!) pipe organ and vocalists. The bells of the church pealed three times to announce my arrival, and then after the ceremony my brothers rang the bells to let everyone know Ash and I were married.”
“Choose elements that are special to you and your partner’s stories. Let your family and friends play a role in your wedding day especially if you know talented musicians, artists or cooks! Weddings are a joyous family event. I used our wedding as an opportunity to research my family’s weddings and to spend time with my grandmother.”
Grace was married in the same church as her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. “It is a majestic church and a special, calming, holy place across the road from my family home.” Grace’s arrival music was performed by her closest friends and family. “I had always wanted to incorporate the song Amazing Grace into the ceremony, not just because it shares my name, but because I think it’s a beautiful song. Our musicians created an arrangement of Amazing Grace and A Thousand Years with cello, guitar, piano (played by my childhood piano teacher!) pipe organ and vocalists. The bells of the church pealed three times to announce my arrival, and then after the ceremony my brothers rang the bells to let everyone know Ash and I were married.”
“Ashley is short sighted and wears glasses to help him see long distances. We’d spoken before the wedding about how he didn’t want to wear his glasses, however without them he’d only see a blurry white figure walking down the aisle and it was a very long aisle! On the day however, the first thing I noticed as I stepped inside the church was that Ash had his glasses on. I knew that meant he could see me clearly. He watched me walking down the aisle and when I reached half way he took his glasses off and put them in his pocket. I was really touched. It was a lovely ceremony and Ash and I learnt our vows by heart. Having them committed to memory is special because I will remember every word forever.”
“As my dress was quite simple without any adornments, I was able to indulge in an elaborate, trailing bouquet with texture and vibrant colour, similar to that of my great-grandmother.” Australian native flowers were chosen to suit the urban industrial theme as well as tulips. “Tulips were my grandmother’s favourite flower so it was very important for me to have them in my bouquet so I could carry her memory with me.”
Grace wore Karen Willis Holmes’ ‘Zoey’ bodice and ‘Julianne’ skirt with a custom designed, structured bow. “I drew inspiration for my dress from the classically styled gowns of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. For the ceremony I wanted a traditional look with full skirt and cathedral length veil but also an outfit that could change as the day progressed.” Grace detached the bow to reveal the dress as a skirt and top and replaced the veil with a white headband for the reception. ”I loved that my skirt had pockets. It was a modern take on a traditional style. I also chose Georg Jensen earrings and necklace for their simple, almost architectural lines.” Grace dressed for the wedding in the same room her mother had used for her wedding day. “Photos from all the women in my family on their wedding day were placed on the dresser in that room. A photo from our wedding is now on that same dresser.”
The wedding styling was a combination of traditional and industrial elements. Deep greens and whites featured as part of the magnolia centrepieces at the reception contrasting with the warm tones of the venue’s brick and sandstone walls and the rustic timber tables. “Our reception room, the old Brewers Quarters, featured oval windows, exposed brass Edison light fittings and industrial lamps, so in keeping with this, Chesterfield lounge suites and chairs were placed around the room to create intimate and individual settings.” Brass hurricane lamps gave height to the tables which were decorated with magnolia leaves, flowers and buds. The bridal table had a white linen table runner that flowed over the sides and was knotted with white ribbons. Grace used her grandparent’s antique carver chairs for the bride and groom places. “We enjoyed canapés and a 3 course dinner complemented by a selection of craft beers and wine in a wonderful old room with plenty of character.”
“The wedding stationery theme was based around our brewery setting. The design originated from the idea of a condensation ring left from a beer glass, and then developed into something more ornate with decorative magnolia leaves.”
gown: Karen Willis Holmes, www.karenwillisholmes.com
shoes: Tony Bianco, www.tonybianco.com.au
photographer: Quince and Mulberry Studios, www.quinceandmulberrystudios.com.au
reception venue & caterer: Pumpyard Bar & Brewery, www.4heartsbrewing.com
reception decorations: Brandition, www.brandition.com.au
flowers & floral decorations: Baggaley's Florist, (07) 3220 0910
cake: Dello Mano, www.dellomano.com.au
groom & groomsmen: MJ Bale, www.mjbale.com
bridesmaids: Sheike, www.sheike.com.au
bridal accessories: Georg Jensen, www.georgjensen.com
