One Couple's Rustic Barn Wedding in Yarra Valley, Australia

All Timothy did was played football with some friends. Little did he knew that it would lead him to finding the love of his life. "He played with a couple of my friends and we were both invited to a team mate's 18^th birthday," Ciara recalled, sharing the story of how they first met. After being in a relationship for some time, the proposal finally came to surface when Tim popped the question on Valentine's Day. Though there was nothing grandeur about the proposal as it took place over breakfast inside their home, not to mention amidst some DIY home renovations, for the couple it was the perfect surprise and should be celebrated together with their family and friends.

As soon as they found the perfect venue, which was a wooden property at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges at the gateway of Yarra Valley, the couple set their celebration to a family-friendly occasion. In this venue, they hoped loved-ones of all ages would enjoy the affair cozily. As the couple loves to do DIY projects together, it was only natural that this wedding became one of their projects. "My parents and bridesmaids all helped with bunting flags, table runners & numbers, and a few other pieces," Ciara shared. Her wedding dress, however, was one thing she didn't make herself.

Ciara picked a champagne wedding dress from Sottero and Midgley with crystals, beadings, and floral lace with a plunging neckline. "I thought I would go look at dresses then have it made. But this one was just what I wanted and I knew a really good dress makes who could alter it to fit perfectly," said the blushing bride. She then added a simple birdcage veil to finish off her vintage look. Gracefully accompanying the beautiful bride throughout the day were the bridesmaids. The group looked as gorgeous clad in their strapless dusty blue dresses and carrying a rustic flower arrangement. On the other hand, Tim donned a classy black suit and tie along with his best buddies in a similar ensemble.

After a wedding ceremony under a shed with their guests sitting on stacks of hay, the newlyweds ventured for a private photo session with the photographer. Having their wedding in such a place enabled them to have their photo session done naturally. Indeed, the opportunities of catching unique photographs became more possible as sunset comes. Moreover, with wild deer approaching this lovely pair, it somehow showcased another side of elegance. It even became one of the couple's favorite moments too! "Besides feeding the deer, being surrounded by all our family and friends to celebrate with us in the reception was what we love most about the wedding," so Ciara said.

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