Picnic at Hanging Rock Wedding Theme

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What we see and what we seem are but a dream – a dream within a dream.”

Romantic adventure meets youthful innocence in this literature-inspired wedding at 1900s heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate. The vintage style extends from the location to the fashion and style with first a perfectly civilised high tea in the adorably dressed dining room. Then the quintessentially romantic picnic by the lake, iconic to the classic tale Picnic at Hanging Rock. 
 
The bridal model, Sophia, is a dream in romantic sheer and flowy gowns with high necks and bishop sleeves. As for the dashing groom, he is dressed in preppy vintage suits and chinos. 
 
Images by Sephory Photography 

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Sophia wears ‘Vivien’, an elegant designer gown by Jason Grech. Her look celebrates the natural, soft and innocent 1900’s style, embracing rosey and peach tones. To match this feminine look, the bride’s hair is styled with a lush black velvet bow. 

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Classic and elegantly designed stationery is a must for an occasion such as this. Luxe paper with delicious textures and gold foil lettering speaks to the romantic style with a formal flair, like this stationery suite by Giant InvitationsSephory Photography - Victorian Dream 087 Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 093 2Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 095 Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 098 Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 100

Sophia wears a flowy angel-wing gown by L’ETO Bridal as she explores the estate’s gardens of the1900s heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate. The groom, Jake, matches the mood with a rich green tartan bow tie and blazer with classic beige.Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 102 3Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 135

Claiming a new hair style for the lakeside picnic, this time Sophia sports a graceful fishtail updo, with baby breath weaved in.Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 138 Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 142 Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 147 Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 154 Sephory Photography - Victorian Dream 155 4

Jake mixes it up with a preppy maroon vest and custom pinstriped jacket for the picnic by Half Past 8.

Everything begins and ends at exactly the right time and place.

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Creative Crew

Photography: Sephory Photography  

Invitations: Giant Invitations 

First gown (Vivien): Jason Grech

Second gown (Piece 20 Angel wings): L’ETO Bridal 

Suit Tailor: Half Past 8 

Bridal shoes: Sophia Webster 

Venue: Rippon Lea Estate

Event Management: Peter Rowland

Jewellery: Franco Jewellers  

Makeup artist: Suzy Sela 

Hair Stylist: Natalie Jaye Hair 

Bridal Skincare: LUIERE 

Catering: Mary Eats Cakes 

Male Model: Jake Marin 

Female Model: Sophia Barrett

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