A glorious vintage country wedding in autumn: Katie & Adam

Oooh, how pretty is the autumn backdrop to this vintage country wedding held at Potters Receptions in Melbourne? With the help of Two Birds Event Design & Management, Katie and Adam’s May wedding was romantic and sophisticated and the attention to detail impeccable. The Melbourne couple met working in communications together at Yarra Trams. There for two years, it wasn’t until 32-year-old Katie left that they realised how much they missed each other – and what they meant to each other. Katie says, “Our first date was to visit a mutual friend in hospital – so I wasn’t sure if it was a date or not!” Nevertheless, two years later, Adam, 32, surprised Katie by whisking her off to Daylesford for the weekend. In keeping with how they met – through trams – Adam booked them into a lovely bed and breakfast that was once a train signalling box! “When we arrived, a huge bunch of flowers was waiting for me,” says Katie, “and obviously – a very important question!” Whilst Katie says that she loves Adam’s quirky sense of humour that keeps her on her toes, Adam says, “Katie is the kindest and nicest person I know. My life has been significantly better since we have been together and I credit her with turning me around in many ways.” Awww. This is why I love what I do. Congratulations.





A stunning contrast to the orange maple leaves, Katie’s bridesmaids wore gorgeous royal blue tea-length frocks from Review which featured a high lace neckline and 50s style satin skirt. They carried lovely vintage-style bouquets from Functional Elegance.





Katie chose an exquisite lace gown with sweet cap sleeves from Brisbane designer, Hilde Heim. “It was my dream wedding dress,” says Katie. “It is certainly a dress I would love to keep and pass on one day.” Adam and his groomsmen wore satin lapel suits from Trevor West Formal Wear & Hire.





“We decided to have a first-look before the ceremony,” says the bride. “Not only did this calm our nerves, it was really precious to have this time together before the day began.”




Father Jack Brady was a special choice for the couple. He married Katie’s parents 37 years ago and has conducted many other ceremonies for her family members over the years. He is her dad’s cousin.




While they waited for the service to begin, guests enjoyed reading all about the bride and groom in this unique magazine-style ‘wedding record’ which Adam designed himself.






The venue was the rustic Potters Receptions in Melbourne’s outer east and the glorious autumn leaves were a spectacular backdrop to the newlyweds’ wedding photos.







Katie says, “We hosted a champagne afternoon-tea between the ceremony and reception, inviting additional guests who could stay on for some refreshments.”





Two Birds Event Design & Management were commissioned to create the couple’s country vintage wedding theme. “The venue was designed to look like the grounds of an old homestead,” explains Katie. “Old photographs of our families were placed around the room with candles in tea cups and a mix of roses and baby’s breath in jars and vases.” Two Birds also assisted with the invitations, bomboniere and lolly buffet.





Cakes to Your Taste, who catered the delicious afternoon tea, also made the beautiful raspberry ripple wedding cake with butter cream icing. Katie says, “Adam organised the cute chicken cake-toppers which came all the way from Greece. If you look closely you can see which footy team he barracks for!”





Photos courtesy of Mihaja Photography