Lauren and Bernie’s dreamy intimate wedding.
Their garden wedding ceremony had a european feel at the Goble Mills House overlooking Port Fairy Bay. Followed by bridal portraits on the ferry over to their reception venue, Frolic Lane in Warnambool. Lauren and Bernie wanted to ensure their wedding felt homely and their closest family and friends enjoyed great food and wine with a custom Italian-style menu and free-flowing cocktails.
Their wedding was so beautifully styled by the gorgeous bride herself Coeur Studio. How stunning is each element of their day, every detail so intentionally considered.
Frolic Lane, Warrnambool VIC, Australia
Lauren & Bernie
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TELL ME ABOUT YOUR THE BEGINNING!
Bernie and I were set up on a blind date by mutual friends. I was running a little late, getting caught up at work (Bernie adds a bit of mayo to the story saying I was running half an hour late). We went out for dinner to the Hairy Goat, a local restaurant, and I remember chatting the whole night and the conversation being so easy to the point where the restaurant turned off the lights on us; we then went and had a drink at the local pub. Bernie says it was love at first sight for him (I took a little bit more convincing), but Bernie eventually won me over with his humour, Mr Bean moves (that's another story) and just genuine kind heart!
WHEN AND WHERE DID YOU GET ENGAGED?
We got engaged in Fiji in September 2022. Bernie had booked a surprise night away at the gorgeous Momi Bay Resort. On the day of the proposal, Bernie had been acting a little strange. I remember getting ready in the evening, and we planned to watch the sunset and then have a nice dinner. Bernie asked me to put on these white pants (instead of the black dress I was wearing), thinking that was strange as he never comments on what I'm wearing but disregarding his comments and wearing what I wanted to anyway. He had ordered a bottle of bubbles, anxiously awaiting the bubbles' arrival, he worked himself into a sweat, concerned we would miss the sunset.
When the bottle of bubbles finally arrived, we watched the sunset over the ocean, and there was the most beautiful sunset and pink sky behind us. Bernie asked me to turn around and take a picture of the beautiful pink sky behind us, and then I turned around, and he was on one knee. I froze and just cried until he prompted a response. We then finished the bottle of bubbles and went to dinner on such a high the waiter asked us if we would like a bottle of bubbles to celebrate, and being so excited, we just said surprise us. Anyway, it turns out we ordered a $500 bottle of bubbles safe to say we didn't have a nasty wine hungover the next day, haha! We called our family that night but just enjoyed the engagement bubble. It was the perfect proposal and a day we will both treasure forever!
HOW DO YOU ENVISION YOUR WEDDING DAY?
Bernie and I had VERY different visions of our wedding day, so it involved lots of compromises, haha! Bernie is the life of the party, and I am anxious, so the thought of saying my vows in front of many people would involve lots of pre-ceremony wines to calm my nerves. Our compromise was a big engagement party and a small wedding.
Bernie and I love entertaining and seeing our friends and family happy, so when we decided to have a small wedding, our only vision for the day was to ensure that it was relaxed, that we were present for all of the moments and get to enjoy good food and wine with our people!
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST ON YOUR WEDDING DAY?
Everything!
TOP TIPS?
Be true to yourselves and ensure your wedding reflects you individually and as a couple! Throw out the tradition and remember you are marrying your person; at the end of the day, that's all that matters.
I don't know where to begin - words will never explain how grateful we are to have had Maegan capture our special day.
Maegan was the very first vendor we booked and easily the best decision we made. We based our wedding date around her availability after stumbling across her Instagram account, her work quality, and her ability to capture things in the most romantic, effortless and artistic way.
However, what we did not expect and what makes Maegan so genuinely gifted at what she does is her genuine love, passion and ability to feel all of the emotions of your special day with you.
This is more than a job to Maegan - from the very first communication to helping me put on my wedding dress on the day to her boom box bringing all the fun vibes on the day. All of our guests loved Maegan and felt as if they had known her forever. Booking Maegan, you will get more than a wedding photographer; you will feel like you are walking away with a new friend with the addition of the most remarkable photos.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are eternally grateful for everything you did to make our day so special, and we feel so lucky to have met you and have you capture our day.
All of the love, Lauren & Bernie xx
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