A garden wedding

~ a modern marriage in a bamboo garden ~

Congratulations to Sarah and Flynn, and little Aiofe, and their private garden wedding on the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Born and raised here, Flynn decided to come home for his garden wedding.  Flynn and Sarah were married by the creek on the property next door to his childhood home.  There were gasps of delight as the Groom and his groomsman appeared from through the bamboo grove and waltzed into the grassy ceremony glade.  Swinging baskets with cheeky grins, they handed flowers around to all the guests, whilst the the strains of Mumford and Sons, singing Winter Winds wafted on the breeze.  The fun had clearly begun!

The Bamboo Grove

Through the green poles of bamboo we could glimpse a white dress, like an ethereal promise appearing between the dense bamboo.  The bride appeared slowly from the bamboo, with her Dad holding little Aiofe in his arms.  They were a trio of smiles.  The musical mood changed with her tune, La Valse de Amelie.  And the wedding ceremony had begun.  We were already in a great mood, relaxed in amongst nature, and quite secluded from the world at large.

And a baby naming too

Sarah and Flynn chose to have fun at their relaxed garden wedding, not too serious, yet with sincere promises.  The entire extended family was there, and their little girl  So they decided to go one step further, and name their little girl with a naming ceremony.

As the wedding ceremony wrapped up, a baby naming ceremony ensued.  Firstly, Aiofe was blessed by her great grandmother, secondly by her grandparents and lastly her parents.  We used water to trickle over her hands and arms, and a little on her face.  We knew water was a favourite.  And she just loved playing with the water!  Squeals of childish delight were a great way to complete a wedding ceremony.

Wedding reception

The reception was held under a stunning nomadic marquee, strung with fairy lights.  Guests partied to the live band and danced out on the grass.  It was a garden wedding with freedom and choice.  A garden of delight.  All the privacy of a private property and all the style of a marquee wedding.  But best of all it was a down to earth, family affair full of laughs, charm and lots of dancing into the night.

Photos by Bonnie Jenkins

Read about another wedding in another garden… at Halfmoon Hideaway